Finesse" is a catchy, upbeat collaboration between Grammy-winning artists Bruno Mars and Cardi B. The song is a modern take on classic New Jack Swing, with Bruno Mars\' smooth vocals and Cardi B\'s fiery rap verses. The song celebrates the
"Finesse" is a song by American singer Bruno Mars from his third studio album, 24K Magic (2016). The song was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Jonathan Yip, Ray Romulus, Jeremy Reeves and Ray McCullough II. The former three produced it under the name Shampoo Press & Curl, along with the latter four, as the Stereotypes. The song was composed after a jam session as Mars wanted to recreate the "new jack swing sound". Atlantic Records released a remix, featuring verses from American rapper Cardi B, as the album's fifth and final single on January 4, 2018. Musically, it is a new jack swing, hip-hop soul and funk song. The lyrics demonstrate the happiness of being with who one loves and the positive outcome of that for them and others.