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Olivia
Olivia performing in 2007.
Olivia performing in 2007.
Background information
Birth nameOlivia Theresa Longott
Also known asO.O., Lady O
Born (1981-02-15) February 15, 1981 (age 43)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
OriginJamaica, Queens, New York, USA
GenresR&B, soul, hip hop, hip hop soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor, model, rapper
Years active2000 – present
LabelsJ/G-Unit/Interscope/Wonda Music

Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981), professionally known as Olivia, is an American R&B singer.

Early life

Raised in New York City, Longott is of Jamaican and Cuban descent.[1]

She studied music at Bayside High School (New York City), in Queens and at Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York . Olivia began her performing career in her teenage years.

Career

J Records (2000–2002)

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,[2] and "Are U Capable". The album debuted at #55 on the Billboard 200.

G-Unit Records (2004–2007)

In 2004, Olivia re-emerged as the first woman signed to G-Unit Records. She contributed vocals to the group'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 originally slated for a 2006 release on Interscope and G-Unit Records. Around the same time, Olivia contributed vocals to Shaggy ( Olivia released her single, "Best Friend", featuring 50 Cent in 2006.)

2007–present

In 2007, it was announced Olivia and G-Unit Records had parted ways, therefore her second studio album Behind Closed Doors was shelved. However, the album has since been released as a mixtape available for download on several websites.

In 2009, Olivia did a feature for Congolese singer Fally Ipupa on his song "Chaise Electrique".

On April 12, 2011 she released her first music video for "December" the first single from her upcoming 2012 album, Show The World. The song peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart which may not be considered a hit, but charted significantly higher than her G-Unit debut single, "Twist It". In December 2011, she released her second single "Walk Away" and was seen filming scenes for the video. She has been a cast member on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop", where her quest to find the right record label home is chronicled. It was expected that Longott was continue to releasing her music independently after declining a deal from label EMI. It was confirmed in April 2012 that she has signed a deal with Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music. She has since released two promotional songs: 'Soldier Girl' (featuring Mavado) and 'Sun Don't Shine' (featuring Sean Kingston).[3][4]

In 2013, Olivia's song 'Where Do I Go From Here' hit iTunes at the No. 10 spot on the R&B/Soul charts.[5]

Personal life

In the beginning of 2012 many pictures were leaked of Longott kissing rapper Maino which was also portrayed on the television show 'Love & Hip-Hop'. Olivia confirmed in November 2011 that she is dating professional basketball player Tarence Kinsey

Discography

Main article: Olivia discography
  • 2001: Olivia 500,000 units
  • 2006: Behind Closed Doors (shelved)
  • 2013: Show the World T

Mixtapes

  • 2005: First Lady of G-Unit (Sampler EP) 5,300 units
  • 2010: Under The Radar 4,432 units
  • 2011: Love & Hip Hop (EP) 10,290 units

Television

References

  1. ^ Ogunnaike, Lola (October 2005). Sole Sister. Vibe Media Group. ISBN 1070-4701. Retrieved September 24, 2007. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help); Check |isbn= value: length (help)
  2. ^ Artist Chart History. Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2007.
  3. ^ Olivia Signs With Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music Label
  4. ^ NEW MUSIC: OLIVIA F/ SEAN KINGSTON – ‘SUN DON’T SHINE’
  5. ^ Olivia Discusses Kissing Maino, New Boyfriend And Love & Hip Hop Drama
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