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Mario

On the rise

Written by: Rachel K., Reporter – Posted: Mon Aug 12th, 2002

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Mario, a Baltimore native, is quickly climbing the charts with his hit single "Just A Friend 2002." If you haven't heard Mario's song, you must have had your radio turned off all summer. The infamous lyrics "Oh baby you got what I need" from "Just A Friend 2002" made it to the top 10 list of the radio airplay charts shortly after its release. After "Just A Friend" took over the radio waves, it also hit BET's 106 and Park Countdown, shooting straight to the number 1 spot. This boy is hot stuff.

Here's proof of his talent: singing and piano-playing sensation Alicia Keys is featured on two songs on Mario's self-titled debut album, Mario. "He has one of the most beautiful and original voices I've ever heard from such a young man," said Keys about Mario. People are agreeing--fans flock to see him and hear him sing. His CD is being rapidly scooped up. After spending only 2 weeks on the Billboard charts so far, Mario is currently the fifth best selling R&B/Hip-Hop album in the country (last week it beat out The Eminem Show for the number three spot).

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princess24
16

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I think he's a really good singer,plus he could be a good role
model for young people out there.

Posted 06/17/03

GeathersAn
gel2

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Mario this has been a great time of hearing your music on 106 also
the radio. Igot to tell u one thing your are so fine u blow my
mind. I love u so much. Well getting short so let me put that "H"
on that "olla" and let u know that I shall "Holla" back so! I LOVE
U!!!!!

Posted 06/13/03

channe2005

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Mario is a relly good singer. I love the things he talks about.
He's so postive. And we need more positive singers in the music
industry.

Posted 06/12/03

o0ojazzyo0
o

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Mario has accomplished somthing that most people never accomplish
in their life. He is a very talented young man,and words could not
regocnize his talent.He has a beautiful voice,and extraordinary
talent for someone of his age.Good luck with your life,and your
future albums sweetheart!

Posted 06/11/03

rush15

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His lyrics are so understanding. I just love they way he sings. I
music to my ears. He is so very sweet and romatic. I love the way
he dance in his songs. I his more than a Just a friend he is a
beautiful star. He is so sweet, pretty, handsome, and much more.

Posted 06/06/03

pimpdmj

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I think that Mario is the most talented singer so far. I hope to
meet him soon. I meet him once and he blew the crowd away. I hope
he's nominated for something.

Posted 05/31/03

skittlegrl

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this is good music he sings what we like to hear he is just great

Posted 05/26/03

iluveminem
nd12

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Mario is a talented singer and has beat out eminem which is sad to
see because i am a huge eminem fan, however i think mario has good
songs and anyone who is well-liked by mainstream of music should
be in the best spot!

Posted 05/15/03

Brown_suga
r8919

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i luv mario so much he sings so nice with his lovely voice, mario
i jus wish we could be friends.i'll be there for u when u need so
if u want me 2 put it on u. ur lovergirl 'blue sparkles'

Posted 04/25/03

sisterswit
ch

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I just came to say hello and i wish you the best. i hope the song
keep coming and keep looking good.peace

sisterswitch

Posted 04/23/03

2003Queen_
B

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The reason i love Mario is because he has his own style he is fine
and a sweet and angelic voice. His lyrics inspire me. The fact
that he is still very young is good because he can relate to
everyone even the older community.
Damn he is so sweet he gives me a tooth ache.

Posted 04/23/03

squeaky112
689

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I think mario is fine because he has a good voice and he reaches
out to people from his songs. He dresses the best. I love mario
and all of his songs. They inspire me

from squeaky112689@kiwibox.com or squeaky112689@aol.com

Posted 04/18/03

pimpinchic
k2001

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he's is more than a friend.he is like a boy just lookin for that
special person.i am going to be that special person 4 life.

Posted 04/12/03

raiderette
_420

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Mario is mmm mmm good. His voice, lips, looks, eyes are just the
perfect combination for a 15 year old singer. He has it all. I
love Mario.

Posted 03/30/03

leysds

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I love Mario to death. He's eye candy to me and I love every bit
of him. I'll get a cavity if I get too much of him. But, don't
stop, I wish him the best of luck and I can't wait until his next
Cd comes out. I'ma Cop that one as well. I love his song "Never"
and " Just A Friend2002". I still say he wouldn't sang that song
if he were with me!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 03/26/03

friends200
22

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I think that Mario has a good style and good looks. He dresses
really nice. I really like his clothes that he wears and his songs
too.

Posted 03/25/03

Maryland91
12002

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Mrio is so fine.I wish I was in his video.My e-mail address is
maryland9112002@kiwibox.com or teresabell15@hotmail.com (peace)

Posted 03/24/03

leysds

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That song wouldn't have ever been on his mind if I were with
Mario. And I'd Come On any time he asked.If you feel the same hit
me up at leysds@kiwibox.com, or leysds4557@hotmail.com.....

Posted 03/24/03

Brown_suga
r8919

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i think heès cool, sexy, handsome, charming,i luv him and his
music

Posted 03/16/03

Blackarica
n

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I love everthing about him from fis voice to his looks. He is just
so banging and he's all mine. Holla!

Posted 03/12/03

nsynco_tow
n

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"Just a Friend" is really cool and hes only 15

Posted 03/08/03

kizzy555

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i love his look, his voice, his whole entire feel, it is so sultry
and i think he is so cute.
i love his songs too. they are amazing. i will be waiting front
line for his next cd. can't wait.
His #1 Fan

Posted 03/03/03

BabyBlacQu
e2612

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sup again. well, mario all i gotz ta say iz dat yo voice is so
pretty. when you finna do a video fa "What Your Name Is". i love
dat song. you should express yo bootiful voice to da world wit dat
song mario. don't yall agree?? also when u finna come to Miami? i
love his songs so much and he is like da one an only.-yo gurl
Farrah

Posted 02/28/03

BabyBlacQu
e2612

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well, i gotz da cd and i thank dat its good. but i gotta give it
up fa ma gurl Big Toe cuz Mario her man. yes he fine and i lovez
dem tight braids. yea he some hot stuff. love u Mario. -hollatcha
gurl Farrah.

Posted 02/28/03

BaBayPiNay

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i agree! i think that mario is a cutie! i have the cd! and it a
very good cd, (its always in my player!) and i just think that
your a cutie and i wouold love to go to a concert! come to
Seattle! that would be hella tight! i love you! - teresa

Posted 02/25/03

lady_gotti
_206

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i am so sorry i have not hit u up i jus been hella busy but man
keep sing'ing i can't wait to see you on sat. at the club man i am
so excited but go'ta go get at me gone
1 marie #22

Posted 02/20/03

delight7

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i love his whole style...the boy can sang!!! he has a grown up
voice but it suits him well... i could listen to him all day, plus
he is really cute!! so that helps alot... he's still young so he
still has alot to do...i can't wait until his next cd comes
out...
keep doin what your doin!!!!
YOUR #1 FAN

Posted 02/18/03

young_lil_
lady

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Hi.Mario
whats up member me from the other days I was writing to you but
the last couple of days I have'nt because I forgot well i'm back
so all I got to say is just keep up with the work... well see you
next time love,your fan

Posted 02/17/03

angel2200

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Mario is hott. That is all i have to say and i love his song Just
a friend. I love it my friends are tried of hearing it because i
play it all the time

Posted 02/17/03

young_lil_
lady

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Hi,Mario
I wrote you yesterday so what you up to,every time i get on here i
read your article and all I got too say is I feel the same way
when I wrote you those other two times,well i'm goonna go bye

Posted 02/12/03

young_lil_
lady

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hey,again
I wrote you yesterday I just read your article again so I probally
know most of it in heart so far.And I was just thinking that you
are really good cause tthe other day I was wathing your video on
tv and you are so good at singing you have a really good voice and
your are so cute.Ilove your braid's and your song's cause when I'm
feeling down sometime's I list'in to them like "braid my hair" and
"just a friend" those are my two favorites well i'll wright you
tomorrow bye your fan

Posted 02/11/03

baby_shay

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waz up Mario!This is your #1 fan and I just want you to know that
I love your music.You just don't know that the way you sound just
turn me on(but not like that.) The words you say just make all
girl leave they boy-friend just 4 you.
But any way,the way you sing sound so sweet and you r so good to
your girl(cause I know)and I wish I had you.I love youuuuu!
bye*Mario

Posted 02/10/03

young_lil_
lady

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Hey Mario,
Your doing really great in your music life and I loved your your
article alot and it mad alot of sense,and I own your cd and you
can sing really good you really have good vocals I wish I had some
like that,and I hope you stay as long as Michel Jackson cause if
you do your gonna big really big,and I hope you do become the next
Usher cause you would have really nice body and every girl be
after you then,LOL,so you just keep up your singing life and
you'll be big. Bye,luv you so much see you tomorrow.

Posted 02/10/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey so i am sorry i have not written you but keep sing'ing boi but
ya love you bye

Posted 02/09/03

Lil_Chili

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hey mario...I just wanna say u got the looks, the moves, the
voice, andkick ass fans. ur cd's are the bomb.keep up the good
work. i know u probably wont get this but if u do could u please
cantact me my lil sis is sick and she is one of ur biggest fans. i
would really appreciate it. thank u and good luck.
love Bri and Mal

Posted 02/08/03

GoodFoDaSo
ul928

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i love mario somuch. this article was okay, but you guys 4got 2
mention, that boy can sing and DANCE. all the boyz r jealous of
mario, n always make fun of him, but they don't listen 2 da
lyrics. They just look at his image.now i copped his cd, and i
love all da songs, but muh fav. wun is could u b...dat song just
touches my heart...i b singing in da mirror wit a brus in my
hand....acting like he's singing 2 me.. i cant wait till he cums
out wit a new video. Mario has all da equipment to make it in dis
industry...and i toally believe he can do it, n if he doesnt, i
will still have all his posters hanging in my room,because he is
my number 1 R&B singer out dere..Keep it cuming cutie
*~!WUN!~*
babyphatcrayz

Posted 02/05/03

foxj88

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Mario i hope u get this
cause ur music is da hottest thing out
i really which i could meet you but in away not cause im jus gonna
be in shock and ull think im werid or something but i loveeeeee
your music my favorite one is just a friend i really really 4 sho
hope u get to read this cause what im sayn is 4real
if i could il listen to ur music 24/7
i love da conrowz to (maybe i can do ur hair sometime :)
numba 1 fan
dont stop da feeln that u feel
cause it 4 real
and i really hope you get to read this
peace mario

Posted 02/05/03

lady_gotti
_206

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Hey mario i am just writting you to say keep up the good work i am
know in evereet about to go back to seattle so i will write you
tommrrow love you bye
1marie #22

Posted 02/03/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey my baby i am sorry i have not written to you yet but my
computer was broke so i had to get it fixed but now it is back in
good shape. Well i just wrote you to tell you to keep up the good
work i wanna hear some more new and good songs from you aight love
you bye
1marie #22

Posted 02/02/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey baby how are you today? i am kul? but i am really mad because
people keep talking shit about me but it's all good casue dey got
der's coming. But ya just keep singing wit your bomb ass voice and
man just stay pimp'im baby you know do what you do love you
1marie #22

Posted 02/01/03

lady_gotti
_206

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wuz up i am not sure if i have already wrote to you today but if i
did not i am writing you one know just in case but i love ya music
it makes we wanna just get up and dance you know well go'ta go
love you bye
1marie #22

Posted 01/30/03

lady_gotti
_206

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Man i love ya music so much you just do not know. I am doing aight
today you know i saw all my old hommies from clevland at there
basketball game you know. But we was all jamm'in to ya new CD it
was off da heezy but ya i am about to go to bed so i will talk to
to you later love you boo bye
1marie #22

Posted 01/30/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey mario it iz ya nukba 1 fan again i am so sorry i did not write
to you yesterday but i was hell'a busy. But ya i was mad today
becasue we lost our basketball game but i just put on ya CD and i
was gig'in den i ws happy. But you just keep on sing'in and
maki'in ya paths becasue you are on ya way boo trust me aight i'm
out love you
1marie #22

Posted 01/29/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey how are u today? i am good u know just chill'in and liven. I
am listening to ya song braid my hair while i am braiding my
homeboy's are u know. But i wish i could braid you'r hair. I am
just say'in high but i am bout'z to bounce aight i'm out holla at
a playa gone
love you
1marie #22

Posted 01/27/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey boo u already know who dis be ya grl marie.But ya u know i
love ya songs espically braid my hair, and i'm just a friend.
Because you know u can sit between my legs anytime and let u braid
my hair, and you say i'm just a friend but i know we can be more
than friends. But u just keep sing'in them songs u and ya bomb
self. I really hope i when this contest it will be the first one i
have won. and plus i only entered it cause of you but if i do not
win it is cool because i least i got to write and talk to u well i
am going to go know love ya bye
1marie

Posted 01/26/03

Jerrods_gu
rl_1

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I love marios music he makes me feel like a whole new person when
I listen to his music. I could listen to it all day. If I win dis
contest it will be the first contest I will probly ever win. You
got what I need.
LUV YA

Posted 01/26/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey my boi it's me again u already know but i love ya song say i'm
just a friend i listen to it and wonder are we just friebds or can
we be more than friends u know. I can't wait to see you when u
some out in seattle to the club i will be the first one there but
i am going know so write me back do'nt foget aight love you bye
1 marie

Posted 01/25/03

foxj88

Friend Note

I luv ur music.All da songs. WE both from Maryland. Which i had da
chance to meet ya cause ur da "perfect guy". And ur voice, ur
sing, ur songs love them all.
Id braid ur hair anytime
Holla
I dont really care about winning i jus want you to read this cause
im one of your fanz and friend, cuz u say im jus a friend.......

Posted 01/25/03

lady_gotti
_206

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hey mario you already know who this is ya number onr fan no matter
what no one says aight.I am not enetring this contest just to win
but also just the thought of me writting to mario makes me happy.
Man i love him so much he is bomb as wow!! and he can sing lie
man!! i am so sprung over him i wish i could have one cahnce to go
out on a date with him.Oh my bad back on to the question i think
he will make the next usher because he got the moves and the
talent i mean michael is a little bit to old skool u now we need
some new skool up in here. I think he will make it as far as he
want's to with his singing career he just has to set his mind to
it and he will go far in life mario i believe in you and i am here
for you all the way 100% aight love you your numba one
marie

Posted 01/25/03

x_IVY_x

Friend Note

I haven't really heard much about Mario here (I live in Poland)
but he really does sound as an awesome guy who has a passion for
music. I hope he'll make it big!

xox IVY xox

Posted 01/23/03

munkie04

Friend Note

i love mario..his song just a friend is the coolest.. i like how
he sings with realy emotion and meaning..it was like he really was
in love..that just kiks it for me..ROCK ON MARIO!!!!munkie04

Posted 01/22/03

BabyGirl_3
585

Friend Note

First Mario is another sexy artist and i would like to say he's a
good rapper and I Luv Mario.

Posted 01/13/03

angelloves
bsb

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Hi my name is Angel and I just thought that I would respond to
this contest since I really want to win your cd since I am a
really big fan. I really do like your music I think you will make
it big. Because your music is different and really up beat and it
really gets people's attention. I think I deserve to win your cd
because all I do everyday when me and my friends talk about music
I say I love you and they think Im stupid for liking an artist
like you. So more or less Im defending your name and I hope since
I help you out I will get something out of that.Well thanks for
listening one of your biggest fans Angel!!

Posted 01/13/03

DaiDreamer
5

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