

Recalling the day he'd answered the career question, the 15 year old says, "I was downstairs in my house barely dressed wearing mismatching shoes. In fact, he knew he wanted to be an entertainer when he was only 4 years old. Teen-age singing prodigy Mario began life as a big dreamer. The album featured productions from Polow da Don, Timbaland, Stargate, the Neptunes, the Underdogs, and Akon. The December 2007 release of Mario's third album, Go, was preceded by several delays and projected release dates its initial date was November of the previous year.

Turning Point, released in 2004, went to number two on the R&B album chart, hoisted by the ubiquitous smash "Let Me Love You," a single that also helped launch the career of Ne-Yo, the song's writer.

At the age of 15, Mario debuted with the release of "Just a Friend 2002," produced by Warryn Campbell and based on rapper Biz Markie's hit "Just a Friend." His self-titled album followed in July, featuring contributions by Grammy-winning Alicia Keys. Doolittle 2 soundtrack and a captivating performance of Stevie Wonder's "You and I" at Davis' Grammy party in February 2002, the newcomer was primed for stardom. Discovered at the age of 11 in a local talent show, he later traveled to New York City to establish a career and scored a contract with Clive Davis' J label. Mario (singer) born Mario Dewar Barrett is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor, model, entertainer, dancer and philanthropist.īorn and raised in Baltimore, MD, R&B vocalist Mario started to develop his natural talent while singing along with his mom using a karaoke machine at home.
