Mario
Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), known mononymously as Mario, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and model. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he signed a record deal with J Records at age fourteen, and recorded his eponymous debut album released in 2002. It includes the top 10 single, "Just a Friend". 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. 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 fourth studio album D.N.A. was released in 2009, and included the singles "Break Up" and "Thinkin' About You". At the end of the 2000s decade, Mario was ranked No. 98 by Billboard on their "Artist of the Decade" list. His fifth album Dancing Shadows, released in 2018, saw him in a more introspective sound than previous albums.
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| Full name at birth | Mario Dewar Barrett
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| Claim to fame | Hit SIngle Let Me Love you
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| Date of birth | 27 August 1986
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| Place of birth | Baltimore, MD
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, model
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| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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| High school | Milford Mill Academy
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| Talent agency | Richard De La Font Agency
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- At Clive Davis's Grammy party in February 2002, he gained a reputation by performing a rendition of Stevie Wonder's "You and I".
- Alicia Keys has composed some of his songs
- Signed to J Records
- He currently resides in New Jersey (2005)
- His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Brian McKnight, Joe and Boyz II Men.
Mario is known for his role in the TV series Empire (2015) as Devon.
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