Mario is back!
Yes, and with only a matter of months to go till the release of his upcoming Rico Love produced album, the entertainer has released a remix to Drake and Lil Wayne‘s ‘The Motto‘ in support of his upcoming ‘Truth Be Told’ mix tape.
Listen below…
‘Go’ singer Mario is going to great lengths to reintroduce himself to fans and Billboard charts alike after the last few years of his life have been riddled with personal and legal drama, furthered by poor record sales. With his forthcoming February 2012 album ‘Restoration’ hoping to restore his name to the aforementioned outlets, its preceding mixtape, ‘Truth Be Told’, is looking to assist the acquisition. With new music on the horizon, the young crooner has been documenting the recording process in a Vlog called ‘Mario Mondays’.
Most recently, the set saw the oft-praised R&B vocalist lend his vocals to one of the year’s biggest hits – Adele‘s ‘Rolling In the Deep’. Definitely looking to get people talking, find out how Mr. Barrett fared on the cut after the jump:
Despite becoming somewhat of an unfamiliar face in R&B of late, ‘Turning Point‘ crooner Mario remains one his genre’s more acclaimed entertainers, with two Gold albums under his belt.
Now, he is hoping to add another successful project to his discography.
Find out when below…
One of the most coveted titles in music, the identity of the King Of R&B has taken a number of different shapes and forms in the last twenty years.
From the smooth sounds Joe and Ginuwine in the 90s -to the Hip Hop driven endeavors of Chris Brown and Trey Songz in the noughties.
Now we here at That Grape Juice HQ want to know.
Who do YOU think is the ultimate King Of R&B?
Get voting below…
Mario‘s back.
The soulful crooner is looking to right the wrongs of his last LP ‘DNA’, with its as yet untitled follow-up, the lead single for which premiered moments ago.
Produced and penned by the formidable force that is Rico Love, the track – titled ‘The Walls’ – features Fabolous.
Solid on paper? Perhaps. Does it have what it takes to return the 25 year old to the heights he enjoyed with ‘Let Me Love You’? Listen for yourself after the jump…
Fans have not heard or seen much of Mario after his last album D.N.A. failed to make much of a dent on the charts. However, with a new single and album in the works, that could be set to change. Though originally said to feature mainly club bangers and Euro-pop numbers, the ‘Let Me Love You’ singer has let fans in on news that his yet-to-be-titled new album will now feature ‘classic R&B’ records. Said to be hitting stores in late 2011 or early 2012, Barrett boasts the album will include features and production from Fabolous, The Underdogs, and more.
With his new Rico Love produced single ‘The Walls’ gearing up for radio release in less than a few weeks, Mario took to our friends at RapUp to share details:
Mario is the latest to serve up his own rendition of Kelly Rowland‘s Urban chart topper ‘Motivation’. The R&B crooner, who is currently hard at work on his 5th studio album, trades verses with the Destiny’s Child diva on what may very well be the best remix of the track to date.
Take a listen after the jump…
It’s been a difficult 2010 for Mario. Indeed, the year has seen the R&B crooner struggle musically, going on to find public disfavour after being charged with assaulting his mother. Despite being vindicated shortly after, when her drug abuse was revealed to be the true issue, the dropping of the charges certainly didn’t make the headlines his initial arrest did.
In any case, the 24 year old is pressing on and beginning work on his 5th studio album. Not one to hold his tongue, however, he in a recent interview with VIBE magazine, revealed the continued “battles” he is having with his record label.
His comments after the jump…
Mario has been arrested and charged with 1 count of 2nd degree assault. The ‘Let Me Love You’ singer was held on $50k bond early this morning after being detained for an incident involving his mother and the destruction of property. All the details are available below:
That Grape Juice are pleased to announce that we are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to Mario‘s upcoming London show at the indig02 on July 29th! The hotly anticipated show marks the first time in 3 years that the singer has played to a UK audience; and with support from FDM (Ne-Yo’s Compound Entertainment), this is an unmissable event!
We’re giving you the chance to win a special ‘That Grape Juice Pass’ to the show, which includes a pair of tickets, as well as a meet and greet with Mario himself! A runner-up will also win a pair of tickets to the show (excluding the meet and greet).
To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question correctly:
a) Go!
b) DNA
c) Break Up
Submit your answer, along with your name, age, address, and telephone number to the below address. Please be sure to title it ‘Mario Comp’:
All entries must be received by 8am UK time Thursday 22nd July 2010!
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Lil’ Jon serves up an ode to the ‘chocolate skinned’ ladies on new single, the aptly titled ‘Ms Chocolate’. Featuring R&B crooners R. Kelly and Mario, the song is the first single single to be lifted from the Jon’s much delayed ‘Crunk Rock’ LP (due June 8th). Peep its accompanying video, which debuted today, above…
After a brief rest on the bench, our Best You Never Heard feature returns this week with little known gems by Ashanti, Fantasia, Mario and Alexandra Burke.
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Ashanti‘s criminally underrated LP ‘The Declaration’ (2008) housed many a hit, with one of its best offerings being ‘You’re Gonna Miss’. Produced by LT Hutton, the 80′s inspired Synth-Pop meets R&B cut had ‘winner’ written all over it; which makes the lacklustre performance of the album (due to industry politics etc) all the more unfortunate. Still, regardless of the record’s eventual fate, we’ve still been gifted gems like this. Awesome track.
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The incomparable Fantasia served up the hotness on her remake of Luther Vandross’ ‘Til My Baby Comes Home’ from 2005. Lifted from ‘So Amazing…An All-Star Tribute To Luther Vandross’ compilation, the American Idol alum took the song to church and beyond! Passionately sung and really capturing the essence of the track’s lyrical narrative, Ms. Barrino’s version, IMO, gives the original an undeniable run for its money. Some 5 years later, I cannot get enough of ‘Tasia’s vocal runs and riffs on this one. The business.
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It’s a given that X-Factor sensation Alexandra Burke has a level of talent which positions her as world-class. However the material on her otherwise successful debut ‘Overcome’ didn’t really provide her the firmest of foundations to showcase that (though she ‘s making the best of what’s she’s been given and nailing each and every live performance). The album does indeed boast a few gems though, one of the biggest stand-outs being ‘Nothing But The Girl’. Penned by Ne-Yo, the song is a delicious slice of Electro-Pop, with a side helping of R&B. If there’s any justice in the world (or her label lol) this has to be a single at some point in the albums shelf-life.
R&B crooner Mario delivered his strongest offering yet with 2007′s ‘Music For Love’. Featured on the 24 yea old’s equally as great ‘Go!’ LP, the track is a metaphorical nod to the art of making love. Though such a topic is much-treaded on territory in R&B, the song separates itself from the masses with ridiculously clever wordplay, which makes for it to sound sensual as opposed to sleazy. Some may call it a stretch, but this is a modern day R&B classic, which most certainly should have received the single treatment. Interestingly, a video was in the pipeline, yet was axed for unknown reasons.
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