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Posted on 04/16/07 | Filed Under: R&B News, Mario
Multi-platinum R&B sensation MARIO
returns with his highly anticipated third album, Go (J Records), in stores
July 31. The first single, "How Do I Breathe," produced by Stargate, is a
lovesick anthem full of the signature crooning that has earned Mario the
reputation as one of the best voices of his generation. The emotional
ballad will impact radio on April 30.
The follow-up to 2004's double platinum Turning Point, Go features
Mario's silky smooth vocals and showcases a more mature Mario, talking in
equal breaths about romance, love, and even sex. While past hits have seen
a young Mario skirting the issue in his chart-toppers, the now 20-year-old
Mario tackles it head on in the sexually charged banger "Go" and the
sensual "Lay In My Bed." Also on his mind are relationship challenges,
asking why his girl can't let their relationship be what it is on "No
Definition" and confessing to a roving eye on "Kryptonite." Mario is truly
holding nothing back.
"Over the years in this industry, I feel like I've grown to a point
where I'm comfortable in my own skin, and this album truly reflects that,"
says Mario. "Go is sexier and more passionate, but there's another, more
personal side to the album as well."
In fact, Mario's new-found comfort extends to personal topics he's
never before touched on, including his difficult upbringing. On "Do Right,"
Mario sings of his early years growing up with a drug-addicted mother and
fighting for a better life. The confessional ballad was in part inspired by
his star turn in the recent film "Freedom Writers" as Andre, a teen
struggling to rise about life with an incarcerated brother and an addict
mother. The "Freedom Writers" DVD will be out April 17 and Mario will
appear on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson on April 25 to promote
the DVD.
While his character Andre finds an outlet for his frustrations in
writing, music is what inspired Mario, who became a star at the young age
of 15 when he released his debut album, 2002's Mario, which spawned the Top
10 single "Just a Friend 2002." His follow-up album, 2004's Turning Point,
featured the megahit "Let Me Love You," which skyrocketed to #1 on the
Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for five weeks, propelling Turning Point
to worldwide double- platinum status and earning Mario two Grammy
nominations and two Billboard Award wins. In the summer of 2005, Mario made
his foray into acting with a noteworthy performance in the teen dance movie
"Step Up," which debuted at #2 and grossed over $21 million during its
opening weekend.
watz poppin i am mario wifey and every 1 no dis d@ is da reason pat they hate
laurence
2/10/2008 9:49:29 AM
mario i am a number 1 fan love your music.
i would love to sing back ground for you for real e-mail me but most of all friend i have a resume love you man, i'm out .
Liesha
12/11/2007 3:13:37 PM
I love Mario so much!
I love all his songs and movies he played in.I just wanted to say "keep up the good work".
Lizzy
7/25/2007 7:11:59 PM
I love Mario's song "How do I Breathe" just like the girl said on the first comment it was amazingly touching! It really makes you think....
Jasmaine
4/18/2007 2:06:06 PM
I Love Mario since the Begining! He is very Talented! I can't wait for his album! an his video for How do I Breathe
Porcha
4/18/2007 8:43:52 AM
I just want to say that i love you Mario and everything about you i loved all your cd's and i hope that there are plenty more to come
Lisa
4/17/2007 10:06:44 AM
I love you Mario. I like your music. I want to say you do have a nice voice. I think your album "How Do I Breathe" should be the greatest CD that eveyone should hear.
S.W.
4/16/2007 9:56:55 PM
I've always liked Mario, the first time that he came out
and his lastest songs that I've heard on the radio Go and How Do I Breathe are both good and can't wait to see
what else that he has in stores for us
Jayme
4/16/2007 7:26:56 PM
I think it is good that Mario is coming out more I heard "How do you Breathe" and its very touching
