Mario

Name: Mario (Mario Dewar Barrett)
Date of Birth: August 27, 1986
City: Baltimore
Country: United States
Genre: R&B
Band/Group Members: Solo artist
Roles: Singer, songwriter, dancer

Bio:
Growing up in Baltimore's steady rhythm, where church choirs and street corners shaped his first notes, Mario found his voice young—singing at four, signing a deal at 14, and hitting big with that smooth plea of "Let Me Love You" that still feels like a hand on your shoulder in the quiet hours. His sound wraps R&B's warm ache around pop's easy pull, turning tracks like "Just a Friend 2002" into anthems for those messy crushes we all chase.

Now 39, he's stirring things up again with fresh cuts like "Home," out just days ago, teasing his "Mood Swings" EP dropping tomorrow—raw dives into love's ups and downs that hit different after his recent back-and-forth with Omarion over vocals and respect. It's that real-talk edge, born from Baltimore's unfiltered pulse, reminding us R&B thrives on the tension. If you're sorting through your own highs and lows, his music's that familiar voice saying it's all part of the groove—give it a spin when you need to feel seen.