Mario Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), who performs under the mononym Mario, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actor, dancer and model. He is best known for his hit singles "Just a Friend 2002" (2002) and "Let Me Love You" (2004), which won him two Billboard awards, as well as for appearing in the films Step Up and Freedom Writers. He has released four studio albums: Mario in 2002, Turning Point in 2004, Go! in 2007, and D.N.A. in 2009. In the end of 2000's decade, Mario was ranked by Billboard #98 on their "Artist of the Decade" list. Mario began recording his debut album Mario.... MORE

Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), who performs under the mononym Mario, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, actor, dancer and model. He is best known for his hit singles "Just a Friend 2002" (2002) and "Let Me Love You" (2004), which won him two Billboard awards, as well as for appearing in the films Step Up and Freedom Writers. He has released four studio albums: Mario in 2002, Turning Point in 2004, Go! in 2007, and D.N.A. in 2009. In the end of 2000's decade, Mario was ranked by Billboard #98 on their "Artist of the Decade" list. Mario began recording his debut album Mario. A year before releasing it in July 2002. The lead single "Just a Friend 2002", which was a cover of Biz Markie's hit, was an instant success, peaking at #1 on the charts. Follow up singles were "Braid My Hair" & "C'mon" . He was the opening act on the Scream Tour 3, which featured B2K,Marques Houston, Nick Cannon, Jhene, and AJA. As of 2006, his debut album has sold over 700,000 copies. During this period, he became a draw in the teen market. After his debut album was released, Mario wanted to record an album that was more mature. He enlisted a number of well-known producers to help him, such as LESS