He sang a cover of the Stevie Wonder song "You and I" at Clive's Grammy party in 2002, and began recording an album. His first introduction to the music industry was the Dr. His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Usher, and Joe. Mario attended Milford Mill Academy up until the tenth grade where he was inspired by his music teacher, during his early teen years, and was offered a record deal at the age of fourteen, signing with Clive Davis' J Records. He was discovered at age eleven and signed by producer Troy Patterson, after singing " I'll Make Love to You" at a Coppin State College talent show. Barrett learned to play the piano and used that skill as the basis for his melodies and songs.
Mario joined a musical group in Milford Mill Academy with the oldest son of comedian Mo'Nique and best friend Jaye Brebnor and also his younger god sister Chea Tyler. In support of his dream, his mother bought him a karaoke machine. At the age of four, Mario proclaimed that he wanted to become a singer. He lived with his grandmother, who raised him while his single mother struggled with drug addiction.
He grew up in west Baltimore and other working-class neighborhoods in Baltimore County, Maryland. He also has a half-brother Derryl "D.J." Barrett Jr., who is a professional drummer. 2.6 2016–present: New Citizen label, Dancing Shadows, Closer to Mars EP and upcoming sixth albumīarrett was born on August 27, 1986, to his mother Shawntia Hardaway, a singer in a gospel group called Reformation.2.5 2011–2016: Cancelled albums and departure from RCA Records.In 2019, Mario starred in the live television production of the musical Rent. Īside from his career in music, he appeared in several television shows and films such as Step Up (2006), Freedom Writers (2007) and Empire (2018–2020). His fifth album Dancing Shadows, released in 2018, saw him in a more introspective sound than previous albums. 98 by Billboard on their "Artist of the Decade" list. At the end of the 2000s decade, Mario was ranked No.
was released in 2009, and included the singles " Break Up" (featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett) and " Thinkin' About You". His third studio album Go was released in December 2007, and included the singles " How Do I Breathe", " Crying Out for Me" and " Music for Love". His second album Turning Point, was released in 2004, and produced the number one single " Let Me Love You", which won him two Billboard Music Awards. It includes the top 10 single, " Just a Friend 2002". Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he signed a record deal with J Records at the age of fourteen, and recorded his eponymous debut album released in 2002. Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), known mononymously as Mario, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and model.
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