Mario

Biography

Born on August 27, 1986, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mario Barrett rose to fame at 14 with his self-titled debut album, featuring the hit single "Just a Friend 2002". His second album, Turning Point (2004), yielded the chart-topper "Let Me Love You" and earned him two Billboard Music Awards. He continued to release albums throughout the 2000s, including D.N.A. in 2009, which matched his debut's success on the Billboard 200.