Shortly after moving to Los Angeles , Mars signed to Motown Records in 2004 .
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles , Mars was dropped shortly afterwards , he also held a conversation with Will.i.am 's management which turned out fruitless .
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles , Mars signed to Motown Records in 2004 and was dropped shortly afterwards , he also held a conversation with Will.i.am 's management which turned out fruitless .