The album includes collaborations with Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Janice Robinson, Scott Storch, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Timbaland and Bryan-Michael Cox. Mario’s third album Go is dedicated to his mom Shawntia Hardaway and was released in South Africa under Gallo Records on October 9, 2007, in the U.S. Mario was later sued by Patterson and lost. In February 2006, Mario filed a lawsuit against his former manager, Troy Patterson, alleging that Patterson had paid him $50,000 for the sale of more than 3 million records, which was later found to be false accusations. To date, Turning Point has sold platinum and the lead single double-platinum. Valentine, with a cameo appearance in the video by rapper Cassidy “Here I Go Again” (whose video starred model/singer Cassie) and “Boom” featuring Juvenile. Other follow up singles include “How Could You” co-written by J.
The single, described by reviewers as “melodic and sweetly lilting, reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s vintage romantic ballads” was successful, peaking at the number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. The album was more successful than his first, mainly because of the hit single “Let Me Love You”. He released his second album, Turning Point on December 7, 2004. He enlisted a number of well-known producers to help him, such as Scott Storch & Lil’ Jon. During this period, he became a draw in the teen market.Īfter his debut album was released, Mario wanted to record an album that was more mature. As of 2006, his debut album has sold over 700,000 copies. He was the opening act on the Scream Tour 3, which featured B2K,Marques Houston, Nick Cannon, Jhené Aiko, and AJA. Follow up singles were “Braid My Hair” & “C’mon”. The lead single “Just a Friend 2002”, which was a cover of Biz Markie’s hit, was an instant success, peaking at #1 on the charts. Mario began recording his debut album Mario in July 2001, nearly a year before releasing it in March 2002. He sang a captivating performance of the Stevie Wonder classic “You and I” at Clive’s Grammy party in 2002, and began recording an album. His first introduction to the music industry was the Dr. His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Usher, and Joe. Mario attended Milford Mill Academy up until the tenth grade where he was inspired by his music teacher, during his early teen years, and was offered a record deal at the age of fourteen, signing with Clive Davis’ J Records. He was discovered at age eleven and signed by producer Troy Patterson, after singing “I’ll Make Love to You” at a Coppin State College talent show. He learned to play the piano and used that skill as the basis for his melodies and songs. He was always dedicated to having a musical career. Mario joined a musical group in Milford Mill Academy with the oldest son of comedienne Mo’Nique and best friend Jaye Brebnor and also his younger god sister Chea Tyler. His mother supported his dream and bought him a karaoke machine. Mario said at the age of four that he wanted to become a singer.
He lived with his grandmother, who raised him while his single mother struggled with a drug addiction. Mario grew up in Baltimore and other working-class neighborhoods in Baltimore County, Maryland.
In the end of 2000’s decade, Mario was ranked by Billboard #98 on their “Artist of the Decade” list. He has released four studio albums: Mario (2002), Turning Point (2004), Go (2007), and D.N.A. He is best known for his singles “Just a Friend 2002” (2002) and “Let Me Love You” (2004), which won him two Billboard awards, as well as for appearing in the films Step Up and Freedom Writers. Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), better known by the mononym, Mario, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actor, dancer and model.
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