Olivia (singer)
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| Birth name | Olivia Theresa Longott |
| Also known as | Auntie Olivia |
| Born | February 15, 1981 [1] Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
| Origin | New York, New York |
| Genre(s) | R&B, hip hop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Voice type(s) | Mezzo-soprano[citation needed] |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Label(s) | J (2000-2002) Interscope/G-Unit (2004-2007) Universal 2009- |
| Associated acts | 50 Cent, G-Unit, Shaggy |
| Website | www.oliviaonline.net |
Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981)[1], professionally known as Olivia, is an American R&B singer.
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[edit] Biography
Olivia Longott was born on February 15, 1981.[1] Olivia's mother is Jamaican/Native American and her father is Cuban.[2]
[edit] Career
[edit] J Records
In 2000, she became the first artist signed to Clive Davis' J Records. Her self-titled debut album Olivia was released in 2001 and featured the singles "Bizounce" which made #15 on the charts, and "R U Capable". The album debuted at number fifty-five and was RIAA certified Gold in November 2002. At the time of the album's certification, Olivia had already been released from J Records, signing to Interscope Records.
[edit] G-Unit Records
In 2004, Olivia re-emerged as the first woman signed to G-Unit Records. She contributed vocals to the trio's debut album Beg for Mercy and to 50 Cent's The Massacre, including the album's number-one single "Candy Shop".
Her first solo single released via G-Unit Records was "Twist It", featuring fellow G-Unit member Lloyd Banks, followed up by "So Sexy" in summer 2005. Both songs failed to debut on the charts due to little promotion. Olivia briefly attended Hofstra University in New York and planned her second album, Behind Closed Doors, which was slated for a 2007 release on Interscope and G-Unit Records. Around the same time, Olivia contributed vocals to Shaggy's single "Wild 2Nite" which debuted at number 85 on the US charts and 65 on the UK charts.
Olivia released her single, "Best Friend", featuring 50 Cent in 2006.
In 2008 Olivia left G-Unit Records to pursue more career ventures after dismissing rumors of being dumped.
In 2009 Olivia stated in a Interview On the Red Carpet of a Vibe Party that she was now signed to Universal and that the album was now titled Alone With You and is expected to be released first quarter or next year.[3]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | Chart positions[5] | Albums | ||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | UK | |||
| 2001 | "Bizounce" | 15 | 4 | 20 | Olivia |
| "Are U Capable" | 50 | 124 | -2 | ||
| "You Got the Damn Thing" | – | – | – | ||
| 2005 | "Candy Shop" (50 Cent feat. Olivia) | 1 | 1 | 4 | The Massacre |
| "Twist It" (feat. Lloyd Banks) | - | 114 | – | Behind Closed Doors | |
| "Wild 2Nite" (Shaggy feat. Olivia) | – | – | 61 | Clothes Drop | |
| "So Sexy" | – | – | – | Behind Closed Doors | |
| 2006 | "Best Friend (remix)" (Olivia & 50 Cent) | 35 | 20 | 35 | |
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