Omarion
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Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984, in Inglewood, California), better known as Omarion, is an American Grammy-nominated R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of B2K. Recently, Omarion announced he was signing to producer Timbaland's Mosley Music Group to release his as-yet untitled third studio album [1].
Acting career
In early 2004, Omarion appeared in several films, most notably You Got Served, in which he starred alongside his label mate Marques Houston and his former B2K bandmates. The movie centered around a group of friends in a breakdancing crew who take part in a street dancing competition. It earned $40 million worldwide. Later that year he had the role of the school bully "Reggie" in the comedy Fat Albert, based on the animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.
In late 2007, Omarion, starred in the urban thriller/horror film Somebody Help Me, alongside Marques Houston, Alexis Fields and Brooklyn Sudano (daughter of Donna Summer). This was released only on DVD and aired on BET in celebration of Halloween.
Omarion also starred in Feel the Noise, which was produced by Jennifer Lopez. He plays Rob, a young, troubled rapper from Harlem who moves to Puerto Rico with his father, and discovers his love for the island's 'Reggaeton' music and for a young woman named CC. The single for the film was called "Cut Off Time" and featured Kat DeLuna.
Omarion made guest appearances in the sitcoms One on One—first as "Nytemare", Kyla Pratt's love interest, and later as "Darius"—and the spin-off Cuts, starring alongside Marques Houston. Omarion also appeared on The Bernie Mac Show as "Shonte".
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions [2] | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S | U.S R&B | U.S RAP | |||
| 2005 | O | 1 | 1 | - | Gold |
| 2006 | 21 | 1 | 1 | - | Platinum |
| 2007 | Face Off (with Bow Wow) | 11 | 2 | 1 | Gold |
| 2008 | Gay Love LOL | ||||
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | U.S. Pop | Rhythmic Top 40 | US Rap | AUS | ||
| 2005 | "O" | 27 | 12 | 39 | 14 | — | O |
| "Touch" | 94 | 35 | 27 | — | — | ||
| "I'm Tryna" | — | 53 | — | — | — | ||
| 2006 | "Entourage" | 78 | 25 | — | — | — | 21 |
| "Ice Box" (featuring Timbaland) | 12 | 5 | 14 | 1 | — | ||
| 2007 | "Cut Off Time" (featuring Kat DeLuna) | — | 123 | — | — | — | Feel the Noise OST |
| 2008 | "Girlfriend" (with Bow Wow) | 33 | 20 | — | — | 6 | Face Off |
| "Hey Baby (Jump Off)" (with Bow Wow) | 102 | — | 70 | 29 | 24 | ||
Featured Singles
- 2003: "Feelin' Freaky" (Nick Cannon featuring B2K)
- 2005: "Let Me Hold You"(Bow Wow featuring Omarion)
- 2007: "Man Up" Rain featuring Omarion
- 2007: "Better Man" (K Smith featuring Omarion)
- 2008: "Ladies Like"(Soulja Boy featuring Omarion)
Tours
- 2005: Scream Tour IV (With Bow Wow)
Awards/nominations
- American Music Awards
- 2005, Favorite R&B Male Artist (Nominated)
- BET Awards
- 2005, Viewer's Choice Award: "O" (Winner)
- 2005, Best New Artist (Nominated)
- Image Awards
- 2008, Outstanding Duo or Group w/ Bow Wow (Nominated)
- 2006, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
- Grammy Awards
- '2006, Best Contemporary R&B Album: O (Nominated)'
- MTV Movie Awards
- 2004, Best Male Breakthrough Performance: You Got Served (Nominated)
- 2004, Best Dance Sequence: You Got Served w/ Marques Houston (Nominated)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | You Got Served | David |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Shonte | |
| One on One | Nyghtmare/Darius | |
| Fat Albert | Reggie | |
| 2005 | Cuts | Darius |
| The Proud Family Movie | Fifteen Cent (Voice) | |
| 2007 | Somebody Help Me | Darryl Jennings |
| Feel the Noise | Rob | |
| 2008 | Backdown | David |