Too long. Indeed, that’s how long soulful crooner Mario has been away from the spotlight.
However, that’s all set to change as the singer is back with a little help from Nicki Minaj.
Details after the jump…
In a handwritten note to his army of loyal fans, the 26-year-old announced new single ‘Somebody Else’ featuring the Young Money madam. Even more of a surprise is that the release of the Polow Da Don produced cut is around the corner (May 21st)….
Transcript via Mario Soul:
Nothing can explain the excitement in my heart at this point & time in my life. I have changed so much as a man, artist, & creator, and I realize more and more everyday that it’s not about me. It’s about me doing what GOD wants me to do; change the world with my GIFT.
I drop my new single “Somebody Else” ft. Nicki Minaj, produced by Polow Da Don, on iTunes next week. I hope this new song breathes new life into R&B and where I’m gonna take it! I want to thank you all for your patience…
the wait is over!! – Mario
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Yes, yes, and yes! Ever since he burst onto the scene with ‘Just A Friend’ ten years ago, Mario has established himself as one of male R&B’s brightest prospects – a fact he drove home and then some with his stellar ‘Go!’ album. And while its follow-up ‘DNA’ saw him veer off-track sonically, it did little to dilute the light that is his talent.
It goes without saying, then, that we can’t wait to hear this. The Nicki feature is the commercial icing on the cake. Roll on next week!
Randomness: Check out some of our favourite Mario cuts below…