Listen to Mario Songs & Freestyles
Remember Black Star’s uplifting “Black is beautiful” anthem, Brown Skin Lady? Lil Jon’s new single Miss Chocolate is nothing like that. Miss Chocolate’s strength is its …
Mario ft. Big Sean - Before She Said Hi
Like most of America, I couldn’t seem to get Mario’s hit song Break Up out of my head. But what I noticed most about Break Up …
Mario - Thinkin About You
Peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, the unconventional Break Up was Mario‘s biggest hit since ‘04’s Let Me Love You. With the follow-up single, …
Hurricane Chris ft. Mario & Plies - Headboard
There are some hit records that just aren’t made for the radio—think BET Uncut material. Whether because of explicit lyrics or a raunchy video, some of …
Mario ft. Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
In his review of Mario‘s third album, Go!, our own Nathan S. was quick to note how much the singer had matured since releasing the Biz …
Young Capone ft. Mario - Choosin’
If you are you sick and tired of the “young” moniker appearing over and over, then don’t come running to rapper Young Capone; as suggested by …
Baby Bash ft. Mario & Lil’ Jon - That’s How I Go
Last week, DJBooth was backstage at Chicago’s “Hip-Hop Invasion ’08,” which featured performances by Baby Bash, Three 6 Mafia, and Kardinal Offishall. Following his opening performance, …
Mario - Green Light
After two consecutive well-received R&B projects, singer Mario is changing up his style. According to a source close to his camp, the Baltimore native will be …
Keyshia Cole ft. Mario - Heaven Sent (Remix)
It seems like only yesterday that Keyshia Cole burst onto the R&B scene. Still wet behind the ears, she’s already being slated as this generation’s Mary …
Bohagon ft. Mario & Rock City - Born 2 Lose (Ohh)
From Atlanta to Baltimore to the Virgin Islands and everywhere in between, the streets are a place where it takes an abundance of hard work and …
Mario - Love
When discussing his new album, Go, with DJBooth last November, Mario revealed that although the final track listing would only include twelve cuts, hundreds of songs …
Mario - Music For Love
Due to the leak of a video for the Akon-produced song, Do Right, many Mario fans assume they know what single the singer has chosen to …
Mario ft. Lil’ Wayne - Crying Out For Me (Remix)
Although Mario‘s Crying Out For Me leaked in late 2006, it wasn’t until just recently that it was announced as the official second single. Now, almost …
Mario ft. Eve - Kryptonite (Remix)
To most followers of the industry it appears that R&B singer Mario is either the victim of label politics or poor listener reception. Neither, however, is …
Mario - If (Freestyle)
Amid the delays for his third studio album, Go!, singer Mario has done everything possible to generate and sustain a buzz. Even though How Do I …
Smitty ft. Mario & Chris Brown - Tell Me
It’s hard to get excited about a project that has an imaginary release date; unless that project is called Detox. Florida rapper Smitty has patiently awaited …
Mario - No Definition
After his upcoming album, Go!, got pushed back until August 21, Mario used the same strategy as Omarion, Bobby Valentino, and Fabolous to revive a buzz …
Mario ft. Cassidy - How Do I Breathe (Remix)
After the huge success of his sophomore album Turning Point, and a slew of music awards and nominations (from Soul Train to Grammy’s), Baltimore-native Mario drops …
Mario - How Do I Breathe
On Mario‘s new lovesick ballad, How Do I Breathe, the young crooner explains how hard it is to take in oxygen while pinning away at a …
Mario ft. Rich Boy - Kryptonite
Mario‘s oft-delayed third studio album, Go!, finally has itself both a lead single and release date. Dropping on July 31st, the album will include the Bryan …
Mario - Go
Mario has joined the fight for the ‘King of R&B crown’ with the release of the title song from his new album, Go. The Neptunes produced …
Mario - Crying Out For Me
Mario returns with the brand new single, Crying Out For Me, from his December-release Go. As holiday time is fast approaching, Mario hopes to warm the …
Rhymefest ft. Mario - All Girls Cheat
Chicago native and infamous ghostwriter for Kanye West, Rhymefest, has been to the drawing boards and back once again. After releasing four singles to radio circuits …
Listen to Mario Interviews
It’s been said that we’re in the midst of a musical Renaissance—whether you agree or disagree, it’s hard to deny that many of the industry’s foremost …
Mario Interview - Nov 16, 2007
With the state of the music industry in flux, artists are at the mercy of their record labels. Last November Mario planned to release his third …
Mario Interview - May 29, 2007
It’s been almost three full years since R&B singer Mario released a studio album. In late 2004 “Turning Point” landed on store shelves and with the …
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Mario - D.N.A.
A couple years ago, when Usher had effectively vacated his King of R&B throne, there were a number of artists lined …
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Mario - Go
In the music industry there are boys, and then there are men. I know separating the two can get a little …
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Go Behind the Scenes at Hurricane Chris’ “Headboard” Video Shoot
New York, N.Y. -- In this newly-released trailer, Ratchet hitmaker Hurricane Chris gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the video shoot for "Headboard," the Mario and …
DJBooth Previews Mario’s Upcoming “D.N.A.” Album
If there's been one constant throughout Mario's musical career, it's been evolution. Over the course of nine years and three albums, he has grown from precocious …
Go “Behind The Scenes” at Mario’s “Break Up” Video Shoot
New York, NY -- With "Break Up" quickly ascending the Billboard charts (it has been #1 Gainer for three weeks, and currently sits at #8), Mario …
Mario To Appear On Dancing With The Stars
Brooklyn, NY -- Mario, one of the smoothest balladeers in the current fleet of young male R&B singers, joins this season’s celebrity cast of Dancing with …