Mario - Biography

Last Editor: pilarmmillan				Mario Biography -   Name : Mario Birth name : Mario Dewar Barrett Born : August 27, 1986 (1986-08-27) (age 23) Origin : Baltimore, Maryland, United States Genre(s) : R&B, pop Occupation(s) : Singer–songwriter, actor, dancer, model Years active : 2000-present Label(s) : J, Sony BMG, EMI, 3rd Street

Mario Trivia -

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 His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Brian McKnight, Joe and Boyz II Men. He currently resides in New Jersey [2005] Signed to J Records His song "Let Me Love You" won two BillBoard awards in 2005

Mario Detailed Biography -

Born and raised in Baltimore, Mario started improving his natural vocal skills while singing along with his mom using a karaoke machine at home. The promising singer was discovered at the age of 11 in a local talent show. The pop-rap enthusiast traveled to N.Y.C. to become a new R&B artist, developed by producer Clive Davis soon after. Following his contribution to the Dr. Doolittle 2 soundtrack and a captivating performance of Stevie Wonder's "You and I" at Clive Davis' Grammy party in February 2002, the newcomer was ready to get involved in the contemporary hip-hop scene. 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. Mario's performances improved with 2004's Turning Point.