Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, model, and actor who goes by the moniker Mario. He received a record deal with J Records at the age of fourteen and recorded his self-titled first album, which was released in 2002. “Just a Friend 2002,” a top ten hit, is included. Turning Point, his second album, was released in 2004 and spawned the number-one hit “Let Me Love You,” which earned him two Billboard Music Awards. His third studio album Go was released in December 2007, and contained the songs “How Do I Breathe”, “Crying Out for Me” and “Music for Love”.
His fourth studio album D.N.A. was released in 2009, and contained the hits “Break Up” (with Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett) and “Thinkin’ About You”. Mario was named No. 98 on Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” list at the end of the 2000s decade. Dancing Shadows, his fifth album released in 2018, has a more contemplative vibe than prior releases.
