Mario (singer)
Mario | |
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 Mario on the cover of Turning Point | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Years active | 2002–present (singer) |
Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland), professionally known as Mario is an R&B singer who is most known for his 2005 hit "Let Me Love You", which won two Billboard awards that year.
Mario is signed to Clive Davis's J Records, and is a labelmate of Alicia Keys (who has also composed songs for Mario), Luther Vandross, Cassidy, Dos Uno and Monica. His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Fernando & Q-Bah, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men and Joe. He currently resides in New Jersey. Mario will be featured on Rhymefest's upcoming album, Blue Collar, on the song "All Girls Cheat".
According to MTV Mario's third studio album is scheduled for a June 2006 release. The singer has collaborated with Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo Janice Robinson, Eric West and Scott Storch so far and is also looking forward to work with The Pussycat Dolls and Alicia Keys once again. [1]
Discography
Albums
- Mario (2002) US #9 (Gold)
- Turning Point (2004) US #3, UK #8 (2005 release) (Platinum)
- TBA (June 2006) [2]
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop | UK Singles Chart | |||
| 2002 | "Braid My Hair" | #74 | #18 | - | Mario |
| 2002 | "C'mon" | - | #61 | #28 | Mario |
| 2005 | "Let Me Love You" | #1 [13 Weeks] | #1 | #2 | Turning Point |
| 2005 | "Here I Go Again" | - | - | #11 | Turning Point |
| 2005 | "How Could You" | #52 | #13 | - | Turning Point |
| 2005 | "Boom" (featuring Juvenile) | - | - | - | Turning Point |
Filmography
Awards & nominations
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Single - Male ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | MOBO Awards nomination for Best Single ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Win for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Win for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single - Airplay ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album (Turning Point) |
| 2005 | BET Awards nomination for BET.com Viewer's Choice Award ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | BET Awards nomination for Best Male Artist - R&B |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award nomination for Hot 100 Single of the Year ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award nomination for Hot 100 Artist of the Year - Male |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award nomination for Hot 100 Singles Track of the Year (Airplay) - ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award Win for Hot R&B/Hip--Hop Single of the Year - ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award Win for Hot R&B/Hip--Hop Single of the Year (Airplay) - ("Let Me Love You") |
| 2005 | Vibe Award nomination for Best R&B Song - ("Let Me Love You") |
Trivia
- In 2005, Mario was Punk'd by an older lady after he accidentally walked into the wrong room of a hotel and saw her naked. (He was barely 18 years old at that time when he was punk'd.)