Mario like Brandy, has this tone of voice that is just truly truly a gift from God. I'm grateful he got that moment on verzuz to just wake some people up
Let’s keep it 💯 the whole thing was a mess. Mario was almost whispering in the mic, O fumbled his catalog, their attitude was unnecessarily petty. That verzuz would have been much better as a low res front camera quarantined version. They disrespected that stage with that whack 1 hour plus performance. If you can’t handle the stage, don’t get on it. Do some unplugged stuff on the Tiny Desk Room, let Usher and Chris take the stage and respect it. Tank sang 4 seconds, and it was better than the whole set. Hard work shows…
I remember Mario had a reality show I believe BET but he allowed the cameras in some very intimate struggles of his life and his mother’s addiction. I learned a lot about him behind the music. He should be sooo proud of himself. His resilience is truly admirable!
I watched that show faithfully back then. But now I believe it was too much too soon. It truly made me look at him in such a strong way though! My own mother was battling with addiction and I could have never. I was that vulnerable
He definitely needs to find GREAT talent to support his. And that combo could work. He’s had great success lately, though I personally don’t understand what he’s trying to achieve since D.N.A I haven’t yet went through this whole episode. But some of the greatest R&B artists that « fell down » usually did when they let themselves be taken into the trend (be it in the songs topics, or sound). Mario does not do anything that sets him apart from the rest if we’re honest. GO was the last iconic thing for him, and even then he had massive competition. The greatest albums of your favorite R&B artists are lead by a team of songwriters/producers that do the heavy lifting : Bobby V’s first album is Tim&Bob, Omarion had The Underdogs, Jagged Edge had B. Cox and JD, Usher had B.Cox and JD (and we have yet to have a classic since Confessions, but that guy has had his success expanding his horizons so can’t say much in regards to his career), Trey Songz with Anticipation/Ready had Troy Taylor / Eric Hudson, Mariah had JD/B.Cox and The Dream/Tricky Stewart… and we can go on Those album pieced together, with such and such, trying new stuff, or trying to give such or such sound just produces ephemeral efforts. Go into the studio, have grown man convos, and write some good stories with some of the strongest. Look at JD and B.Cox still wrecking the charts with Muni Long. Great talents are out there, figure out how to make it work. This guy could make a dope album with Tank and J Valentine, or with Tray Taylor doing the heavy lifting. They fit his latest suave persona (pause).
@@cherifouidir9869 You made so many great points. I you spoke facts. And tbh that's what was missung with Usher last album too. There was NO direction. I was hoping that he was still working and teaming with JD and B Cox since they got back in the studio together around 2019-2020 before the pandemic hit. They were teasing Confessions 2 which was VERY risky knowing the classic status of the former one. But it didn't go nowhere at the end and they are barely on the new album Coming Home. B Cox is credited on only one track and same goes for JD. And that is wild. And like you said they very much still got it from Ari Lennox's Pressure (her biggest billboard hit to date) to Muni Long's Made For Me that's been climbing the charts crazy for 4-5 weeks alone now. I was also thinking about Ne-Yo/Stargate and what they were able to do as well in 2006-08 with his 1st 3 albums (In My Own World, Because of You, The Year of the gentleman). Justin Timberlake/ Pharrell and JT/Timbaland/Danja were great pairing too and it created iconic and very influencial bodies of work (Justified, Future Sex/Love Sound, The 20/20 Experience)
I didn't doubt Mario in terms of his live performance. I knew Omarion didn't have the pipes to contain him. But if it was just a regular versus battle going song for song I think Omarion may have more hits. Especially when you add B2K. But it all depends on how you play them because Mario has missiles as well 💯🔥💪🏾
“Let me love you” videooo??? That was the symbolic transition of Mario going from a young boy to a MAN. My guy cut off the “Braid my hair” braids and got that good old grown tape up in the video.
Grief is a thief and I could tell his grandmother's passing really impacted him. That voice is from God and his music is his testimony. I'm going to listen to his music with different ears, now that I understand his journey. Beautiful episode Gents!
Mario is R&B. One might say "The Standard" the growth and wisdom from him being a teenager to now is AMAZING. How he speaks about his mother is honorable is you know his story. A class act. Can't wait to hear his Top 5, and his Voltron!!!
"Never be afraid to sing". Words from his mom. Mario has some beautiful classics in my heart. Songs filled with meaning and a passionate voice that can fill up hopeless hearts. 💕
The way I smile from ear to ear when a guest gives Joe his flowers! They got to have him on soon 😅 Mario is amazing and definitely has Joe's influence in his voice😍
Now I want to watch that verzuz again. Mario was hilarious. He had me in tears. He was reading Omarion the whole time. I was screaming. 😂 That whole watermelon segment made me uncomfortable. 😂 When Jeremih came out and Mario said "y'all niggas sound crazy", I hollered. 😂 Them Lil Steve's vocals. 💀
Some people may even remember in 2019, Mario was in Rent the Musical: Live. He voiced the character of Benjamin Coffin. His vocals on that production are so good too! I'm glad Mario is versatile.
@@LovelyLibra_1001, facts! Hearing him in that broadway musical setting was (and still is) so refreshing. I keep that soundtrack in rotation, in my Apple Music playlist. 🙌🏿🎶
I remember feeling like we hadn't seen Mario, and then Rent came and I was happy to see him in that high-profile opportunity. I wish they would have talked about that.
I believe that Mario saw some weird things in the music industry, and said I’m not with that, and left. I applaud Mario for staying true to himself because most of these musicial artists are doing some weird things to get where they are at.
All The Things ... Joe said it, Mario recognizes it. I love it. And Mario is such a talent, I can't even. God bless you Mario on all your success and further success. I feel like his best is still yet to come!
Yooooo I'm at time: 57mins. Mario mentions he's been in a dark place and mentions "Break up". The way that Tank stops him to say we not going to over how huge "Break Up" was, not gonna fly over it. And theeennnnn Tank reels himself back to say I also hear you about your darkness, and asks for more information. Yoooooo. That touched my heart. It's so easy to skip over people's hard moments, because it's uncomfortable. Thank u Mario for mentioning all the uncomfortable parts, and thank you Tank for giving him space for it. Wow. Cuz wow.
Can we get Craig David on the show? He is massive in Europe and beyond and coming to the U.S. for his 7 Day Commitment Tour. Just saw him in Ibiza last Sept. Just a humble request. 🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶
The story of his come up is humbling and inspiring. I just love his aura. He is a quietly confident man. He doesn't have to say he's here. Mario is just a man. That is appealing.
Lol I'm an East Baltimore girl but I currently live in Pikesville. It's always so good to see people form my hometown thriving and being GREAT. OMG! I remember the Jeter shows. I've audition for his talent show and was in a four girl singing group called Timbre'. Hey Coppin State Alum. He's speaking my life.
It's great to hear Mario's background story ..I has no idea he started in the music business at such a young age. He experienced a lot in a short period ..from 14-18 years old
This is one Artist I have always respected and admired. I was waiting for him to guest star on here. I like how he's in his power. He is so clear in his path, and as a person. He is a built artist. Authentic artist. Mario has his own lane as a artist. He is very intentional when he speaks and what interviews he's apart of. Showing other artists that being over exposed is not the answer. But focus and making it about the music, the art and not the fame is enough.
my respect and love for Mario grows more stronger, he really has came a long way in R&B, he’s what i say a veteran, a legend and the vocals? freaking timeless and gifted!!! a vocal beast❤️🔥❤️🔥🙌🏽
Mario naming Boyz II Men “Bended knee” as one of his favorite top 5 made me feel good lol cause I listen to that song often! Rent was due when they sang that song!
I officially started listening to Mario in 2009, when his "D.N.A." album came out. "Break Up" was one of the hits on that album. Been a fan, ever since. There's something nostalgic and current about his voice, on every album- like, he doesn't miss.
I will NEVER forget when Mario v Omarion verzuz was announced. My friends got MAJORLY disrespectful and claimed Mario didn't have enough hits to box with O. WHAT?!! I stood on business from day one! I said not only does he have hits, but his vocals and performance alone will have him winning by a landslide. Needless to say, Mario shut everyone up that night 😂.
@2:08:38 Hilarious! "Here you go, Rio with yo ish!" LOL But really Mario's voice is just phenomenal. R&B Money podcast is soooo important to the music biz and R&B community. Y'all doing such a great job with this podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Each episode just keeps getting better and better.
Great conversation! For my part, DNA is so underated.. got some nice songs like "Ooh baby", "I Choose you", "Thinkin about u" and "Get out". Mario still uderated.. so talented! btw good performance at the State Farm, Tank also. ;)
I love he was raised in church, and I love his intellect!he he seems to be Cool, Calm, collected! It's a natural blessing to sing ,a gift from God , Awesomeness !
Mario need to do a Tiny Desk ASAP
Facts!💯
Been waiting for that I’m sure it will come soon I hope 😊
Ohh heck yesss
That would be fire
Facts. DMV area
Mario like Brandy, has this tone of voice that is just truly truly a gift from God. I'm grateful he got that moment on verzuz to just wake some people up
He’s the male Brandy IMO
FACTS! I love Mario and Brandy
Absolutely. I love them both.
Funny cause he says he is a fan of Brandy too
Facts
Mario’s confidence, maturity and how he stand on his business is top tier. I wish him so much more success.
He’s a Scorpio man ❤❤❤
@@alexiawalker9046He’s a virgo actually
I thought so. He's grounded like a Earth sign 😍.@@smiller0612
@@alexiawalker9046 correction he’s a Virgo
Side note: It'd be crazy if yall got Amerie on here. She's made some beautiful music over the years that got overlooked
for sure sis got some bangers
Yessss
Yes! That “All I Have” album🤩.
YESSSSSS🙌🏾
yes!!!!!
Mario won that Verzuz battle PERIOD
FASTS!!! Cause bae bae the rest was a MESS! 😂
⚫️
That was a slaughter
Let’s keep it 💯 the whole thing was a mess. Mario was almost whispering in the mic, O fumbled his catalog, their attitude was unnecessarily petty.
That verzuz would have been much better as a low res front camera quarantined version.
They disrespected that stage with that whack 1 hour plus performance.
If you can’t handle the stage, don’t get on it. Do some unplugged stuff on the Tiny Desk Room, let Usher and Chris take the stage and respect it.
Tank sang 4 seconds, and it was better than the whole set. Hard work shows…
oh no doubt!
MARIO was the Jadakiss of that Verzuz
Accurate!
Yes indeed.
And was!
“There’s a difference between a hit and a classic!” SAY THAT, MARIO!!! ❤❤❤
Facts upon facts 💯
2 Train by Mario was very underrated!!
Yes and that’s when his accent was heavier
💯💯
FACTS
I remember Mario had a reality show I believe BET but he allowed the cameras in some very intimate struggles of his life and his mother’s addiction. I learned a lot about him behind the music. He should be sooo proud of himself. His resilience is truly admirable!
Yep it was on MTV
@@artistikmindz52 ohhhh ok MTV I could not remember where I seen it
He grew up to regret that. His later interviews mentioned that he felt pushed into exploiting his mother's situation.
Oh wow, I was unaware
I watched that show faithfully back then. But now I believe it was too much too soon. It truly made me look at him in such a strong way though! My own mother was battling with addiction and I could have never. I was that vulnerable
Mario with J Valentine and Tank Producing and writing would be amazing just putting that out there
That's the only thing he's missing. He's dope but can be much greater and if he had tank and j behind him I think that would do it
For sure!! 💯
He definitely needs to find GREAT talent to support his. And that combo could work.
He’s had great success lately, though I personally don’t understand what he’s trying to achieve since D.N.A
I haven’t yet went through this whole episode.
But some of the greatest R&B artists that « fell down » usually did when they let themselves be taken into the trend (be it in the songs topics, or sound). Mario does not do anything that sets him apart from the rest if we’re honest. GO was the last iconic thing for him, and even then he had massive competition.
The greatest albums of your favorite R&B artists are lead by a team of songwriters/producers that do the heavy lifting : Bobby V’s first album is Tim&Bob, Omarion had The Underdogs, Jagged Edge had B. Cox and JD, Usher had B.Cox and JD (and we have yet to have a classic since Confessions, but that guy has had his success expanding his horizons so can’t say much in regards to his career), Trey Songz with Anticipation/Ready had Troy Taylor / Eric Hudson, Mariah had JD/B.Cox and The Dream/Tricky Stewart… and we can go on
Those album pieced together, with such and such, trying new stuff, or trying to give such or such sound just produces ephemeral efforts.
Go into the studio, have grown man convos, and write some good stories with some of the strongest.
Look at JD and B.Cox still wrecking the charts with Muni Long. Great talents are out there, figure out how to make it work.
This guy could make a dope album with Tank and J Valentine, or with Tray Taylor doing the heavy lifting. They fit his latest suave persona (pause).
@@cherifouidir9869 He actually still makes good music
@@cherifouidir9869 You made so many great points. I you spoke facts. And tbh that's what was missung with Usher last album too. There was NO direction. I was hoping that he was still working and teaming with JD and B Cox since they got back in the studio together around 2019-2020 before the pandemic hit. They were teasing Confessions 2 which was VERY risky knowing the classic status of the former one. But it didn't go nowhere at the end and they are barely on the new album Coming Home. B Cox is credited on only one track and same goes for JD. And that is wild. And like you said they very much still got it from Ari Lennox's Pressure (her biggest billboard hit to date) to Muni Long's Made For Me that's been climbing the charts crazy for 4-5 weeks alone now.
I was also thinking about Ne-Yo/Stargate and what they were able to do as well in 2006-08 with his 1st 3 albums (In My Own World, Because of You, The Year of the gentleman). Justin Timberlake/ Pharrell and JT/Timbaland/Danja were great pairing too and it created iconic and very influencial bodies of work (Justified, Future Sex/Love Sound, The 20/20 Experience)
Mario is so underrated, his voice is so magical , he doesn’t even need a mic or music. He’s everything we need in R&B today
I never doubted Mario for the Verzuz. Omarion may can out dance him, but he NOT out singing Mario. Sorry not sorry 😂
I totally forgot about the performance part because I do think omarion has a better catalog but he didn’t use it
@@keshardasbury2290I agree, it could’ve been way better
Omarion got that chip knocked off his shoulder. Lol
Factz
I didn't doubt Mario in terms of his live performance. I knew Omarion didn't have the pipes to contain him. But if it was just a regular versus battle going song for song I think Omarion may have more hits. Especially when you add B2K. But it all depends on how you play them because Mario has missiles as well 💯🔥💪🏾
Can yall please get Joe Thomas on this show???
Yes please 🙏🏽
Please!!!
Yes
PLEASE
Yessse Please y'all we need it
Can we just pause for a second and admire J Valentine’s skin...daaaymn
“Let me love you” videooo??? That was the symbolic transition of Mario going from a young boy to a MAN. My guy cut off the “Braid my hair” braids and got that good old grown tape up in the video.
This was SOOOOOOO good!!! And who knew Monique had a hand in forming Mario’s career?! 😮
Right that was shocking!
Another dope episode. Joe needs to be on here ASAP
Mario has to be one of the most humble artists ever.
Lol I wouldn't go that far. He's definitely cocky
🤍💖💜Das dat Virgo fuh you. Either super humble, or, overly cocky!💯🤍💖💜
😂
HUH???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Grief is a thief and I could tell his grandmother's passing really impacted him. That voice is from God and his music is his testimony. I'm going to listen to his music with different ears, now that I understand his journey. Beautiful episode Gents!
We need to get Lloyd on here next
EXPEDITIOUSLY
🙏🏽🙏🏽
Why?
Yesss!!!! 💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾
And Chris Brown-I feel like Mario, Chris and Lloyd could be my kids lol
Mario is a living legend and Baltimore’s finest. So glad y’all got him on the show ❤
Mario is R&B. One might say "The Standard" the growth and wisdom from him being a teenager to now is AMAZING. How he speaks about his mother is honorable is you know his story. A class act. Can't wait to hear his Top 5, and his Voltron!!!
Mario has been through a lot in life and it’s beautiful to see his growth.
GREAT INTERVIEW!
I hope Mo’Nique and her son sees this!
Me too ❤️❤️
YES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Bruh, The ending took me out! 😂
"Never be afraid to sing". Words from his mom. Mario has some beautiful classics in my heart. Songs filled with meaning and a passionate voice that can fill up hopeless hearts. 💕
Mario “Mic ALWAYS on” Barrett. One of the best to ever do it! “Like me real hard” off the Turning point album still gets endless plays! 💙
You just brought that one back to my memories. ❤️🔥
Facts!
Facts
Still on repeat!
I am so proud of him! He actually is my cousin, and looks EXACTLY like my great aunt, who was his great grandmother!🥹🥹🥹
The riff he did on the “Top 5” segment was sooooo nasty 🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭 1:40:53 minutes
Amen 🙌🏾🎤🎹🎼🎧
Facts!
Thank you for running it back! 😂🔥🔥🔥
Listen!!!! That man ain’t just talented he is GIFTED!!!
Whewww
Mario literally intercepted Tank’s Top 5 Intro 🤣🤣🤣 Real Verzuz energy for sure lol
For real 😂
Tank was tight lol
He can't help himself man, That boys are real singer 💯🔥💪🏾
Tickled is an understatement. Mario was David Ruffin and Tank was the Temps 🤣😂
😂😂😂
If yall have Mario for ep 92 I can only imagine ep100🎉🎉 congrats in advance this is great!!
One word and one word only….Brandy!!!. That’s it. That’s all. Nothing else. Nothing else, PERIOD. The Vocal Bible Herself for Episode 100.
That’s a brilliant guess I was thinking Chris brown but that would be epic!!
Chris Brown for that episode! The only person that gets mentioned repeatedly in a lot of episodes
BRANDY!!!! ❤
My guesses are Brandy, Chris Brown, or Boyz II Men
When Mario moved the Jersey my house was 2 houses away always use to see him around, great to hear his story 👏🏾
MUSIC FOR LOVE !!!
That track doesn't age
One of my favs❤️🔥
I love how Mario was humming, singing and rolling during the Top 5 seg....aaaaaye! 🔥💙
He was eating it
Mario's "NEVER" is everything ❤
and the fact that he sang that as a 15 year old!! His voice been solid
Yessss
My favorite song by him
Wys. That's my FAVE Mario song and always will be
Yes !!!! This is my favorite by him he sang like the rent was due !
What if Coco Jones and Mario did a song together???? Ohhhh wowsers! It would be so great!!!! Top the charts good!
Thank God for your grandmother & mother!
The way I smile from ear to ear when a guest gives Joe his flowers! They got to have him on soon 😅 Mario is amazing and definitely has Joe's influence in his voice😍
Mario the RNB legend Baltimore legend
Male vocal legend
This man KNOW he can sing!!
Mario’s falsetto got some Wanya from B2M in it respectfully🔥🔥🔥
You comparing him vocally to wanya
more so Shawn stockman
@@JayG917neither tho but he’s nice
@@JayG917This!!!!! Cuz Shawn on Visions of A Sunset... was 🔥 x10!!!
He definitely one of those guys when he hit those notes
Great interview 🎉I love how real Mario is..no sugar coating, just his authentic self. Great to see he is independent.
Mario said what he said. He was the best vocalist on the Verzuz.
Right. They tried to change his opinion on that.
Periodt
Mario has been in the game for so long and has no dirt on his name and sings better now than when he started. Give bruh his flowers
This!
Not me screaming USSHHHEERRR when they were talking about falsetto. 🤣
Tank and J had fan-boying energy throughout this one. They showing love and respect to the man. Great to see
I’m Super Geeked…I’ve Been Loving Mario Since I Was 13!!!🫠🥰😍🔥❤❤❤
‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️🥰🥰🥰😩😩😩😩
*Listen! When I was 15 he caressed my arm at the skating ring and I knew we were destined to be together* 🥹😂😂
Now I want to watch that verzuz again. Mario was hilarious. He had me in tears. He was reading Omarion the whole time. I was screaming. 😂 That whole watermelon segment made me uncomfortable. 😂 When Jeremih came out and Mario said "y'all niggas sound crazy", I hollered. 😂 Them Lil Steve's vocals. 💀
Definitely have to give that versus another watch just to get my giggle on
😅😅😅 I was HOLLERIN! Now I gotta watch it again!!
When Mario mentioned Steve from Troop, it brought me back to that Verzuz battle. I’m dead 😵
I love Mario because he’s so chill. Like he’s confident but humble. He’s not extra and corny just chill. I wish him continued success!
Yo Mario gotta chill, he cant just bust out in song like that! I almost fainted 🤣😮💨
Some people may even remember in 2019, Mario was in Rent the Musical: Live. He voiced the character of Benjamin Coffin. His vocals on that production are so good too! I'm glad Mario is versatile.
Yesssss only real fans may know this. They can never tell me my boy don’t have the most versatile vocals in the game.
@@LovelyLibra_1001, facts! Hearing him in that broadway musical setting was (and still is) so refreshing. I keep that soundtrack in rotation, in my Apple Music playlist. 🙌🏿🎶
youtube tynisha keli ft mario- greatest performer from said production
I remember feeling like we hadn't seen Mario, and then Rent came and I was happy to see him in that high-profile opportunity. I wish they would have talked about that.
Yeeessssss loved him in Rent
I believe that Mario saw some weird things in the music industry, and said I’m not with that, and left. I applaud Mario for staying true to himself because most of these musicial artists are doing some weird things to get where they are at.
@dalewilson2034,I agree with your statement. God and his grandmother protected Mario from those sharks.
Mario -"DIRECTIONS" is so under rated
Should’ve been a single
That was my favorite track, and the whole album banged!
This!! I remember when I first heard it, I had it literally on repeat!! I wore my boom box out! 😅😂
Yes!! Taking me down memory lane! ❤
I will never forgive his label for not making that a single
Mario!!!! Give this man ALL THE FLOWERS 💐
All The Things ... Joe said it, Mario recognizes it. I love it. And Mario is such a talent, I can't even. God bless you Mario on all your success and further success. I feel like his best is still yet to come!
Yooooo I'm at time: 57mins. Mario mentions he's been in a dark place and mentions "Break up". The way that Tank stops him to say we not going to over how huge "Break Up" was, not gonna fly over it. And theeennnnn Tank reels himself back to say I also hear you about your darkness, and asks for more information. Yoooooo. That touched my heart. It's so easy to skip over people's hard moments, because it's uncomfortable. Thank u Mario for mentioning all the uncomfortable parts, and thank you Tank for giving him space for it. Wow. Cuz wow.
I love this comment.
Tank is an amazing interviewer... probably because he is a real people's person and is invested in people, through the good and the bad.
We need LLOYD on R&B money
ASAP.
We need J O E T H O M A S
Please! I hope so soon! 😍
@@Wc7823what’s R&B without JOE anddddd that’s they homie. He needs to grace us please and thank you
Can we get Craig David on the show? He is massive in Europe and beyond and coming to the U.S. for his 7 Day Commitment Tour. Just saw him in Ibiza last Sept. Just a humble request. 🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶
Good choice
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
CRAIG DAVID… FULL CREW…ON THE REMIXXXXXX!!!! I was thinking the same thing, is 30 something’s know Mr. CD!!! 💛💛💛
“Us” Not “Is”
SHUT UP IPHONE 🙄
💐
The story of his come up is humbling and inspiring. I just love his aura. He is a quietly confident man. He doesn't have to say he's here. Mario is just a man. That is appealing.
How Could You was better than Let Me Love You personally….Everything about THAT SONG WAS GOOD! I LOVE MARIO❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Agreed 💯 percent
@SayNoToBeingAHyena a classic!
@@kayyrobin958I agree aswell I always wonder why that song didn't get as famous as let me love you
Yesss!
Agree!!! My favourite Mario song and the song that really attracted me to Mario
Ghetto Karma Sutra - Just throw some Hennessy on it. Hilarious!
We Love 2 See Jagged Edge 💙💎💎💎💎
That's what I been waiting on too!!!
Yes we really would! 🔥
One thing about Mario. He gon' come through with a fresh ass cut. The fade is immaculate.
Dancing Shadows is actually my favorite Mario project. I’m surprised they don’t talk about that album as much. Cause that album was crazy!
Yes that album is a gem 💎 “Goes Like That” “Care For You” “Too Many Options” “Drowning” “One Man Woman” ……
Mario has always been my favorite male artist. I bought his CD's and kept it on repeat. I still listen to Mario songs. Mario is an Icon ❤❤❤❤❤
Side note..... Somebody Else featuring Nicki Minaj, was a certified BANGER!🔥🔥🔥 I agree with Tank, someone definitely dropped the ball 💯💯💯
My absolute favorite 😍
One of my favorite songs too frfr
Love that song
FACTS!!!
Play that till this day❤❤ BANGER definitely 💯
Lol I'm an East Baltimore girl but I currently live in Pikesville. It's always so good to see people form my hometown thriving and being GREAT. OMG! I remember the Jeter shows. I've audition for his talent show and was in a four girl singing group called Timbre'. Hey Coppin State Alum. He's speaking my life.
It's great to hear Mario's background story ..I has no idea he started in the music business at such a young age. He experienced a lot in a short period ..from 14-18 years old
Just watched the C Breezy interview and then this pops up cheers to a great night of R&B conversations fellas!!! 🥂 🫡 🤝
Imma bump "Crying Out For Me" the day I get my first Porsche just to live out my childhood R&B dreams.❤😤
Me too
I have so much respect for Mario. He has one of the best voices in Male R&B. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview.
That Mario’s debut album is one of the best debut album for a teenager. He sounded so great! Very impressive.
"I wasn't there to jump you!" Idk Tank it was looking a little jumpy. 😂
Right cs huhhh😂😂
Um hm. It sure was. 😂😂
It was a jump and Mario STILL whopped em
I play “How Could You” till this day! Thank you J Valentine 🔥
This is one Artist I have always respected and admired. I was waiting for him to guest star on here. I like how he's in his power. He is so clear in his path, and as a person. He is a built artist. Authentic artist. Mario has his own lane as a artist. He is very intentional when he speaks and what interviews he's apart of. Showing other artists that being over exposed is not the answer. But focus and making it about the music, the art and not the fame is enough.
The Monique story is incredible!
my respect and love for Mario grows more stronger, he really has came a long way in R&B, he’s what i say a veteran, a legend and the vocals? freaking timeless and gifted!!! a vocal beast❤️🔥❤️🔥🙌🏽
Period!💯Facts! Well said ❤❤
Damn Mario vocals is unmatched 😩😩 woo I can hear him sang allday ❤️❤️
Mario, Vulnerability and authenticity was 🔥. #Legend
Mario naming Boyz II Men “Bended knee” as one of his favorite top 5 made me feel good lol cause I listen to that song often! Rent was due when they sang that song!
Man Mario vocals go crazy lol u hear him on the ad libs on the top 5 and I ain’t say no name lol sheeeeah
One of the best RNB vocalist alive. Living legend.
I officially started listening to Mario in 2009, when his "D.N.A." album came out. "Break Up" was one of the hits on that album. Been a fan, ever since. There's something nostalgic and current about his voice, on every album- like, he doesn't miss.
I will NEVER forget when Mario v Omarion verzuz was announced. My friends got MAJORLY disrespectful and claimed Mario didn't have enough hits to box with O. WHAT?!! I stood on business from day one! I said not only does he have hits, but his vocals and performance alone will have him winning by a landslide.
Needless to say, Mario shut everyone up that night 😂.
“Here Rio go with that shit!” I’m dead 🤣🤣🤣
Mario’s ‘Stuck On You’ from the Empire soundtrack 💥💥💥
I love how he said "passion, pain, and pleasure" 💙
That’s the name of one of Trey songz albums 💕
Mario’s voice 🤌🏾 *chefs kiss*
One of them ones that’s defines the 00’s the era I grew up in. Phenomenal vocalist.
We need a compilation of Tank’s and J’s intros! Just Tank’s shenanigans and J encouraging him!😂😂😂
Love J Sweater. It compliments his complexion very well.👌🏽
I was thinking the same thing!
He has good style 😍
That man knows he’s fine.
@2:08:38 Hilarious! "Here you go, Rio with yo ish!" LOL But really Mario's voice is just phenomenal. R&B Money podcast is soooo important to the music biz and R&B community. Y'all doing such a great job with this podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Each episode just keeps getting better and better.
“ How could you” is my fav Mario song! ❤❤ Still listen to it daily.
I didn't know J Valentine wrote How Could You. That's my most fave Mario track!!! It's still in my everyday playlist for sure.
Great conversation! For my part, DNA is so underated.. got some nice songs like "Ooh baby", "I Choose you", "Thinkin about u" and "Get out". Mario still uderated.. so talented! btw good performance at the State Farm, Tank also. ;)
I love he was raised in church, and I love his intellect!he he seems to be Cool, Calm, collected! It's a natural blessing to sing ,a gift from God , Awesomeness !
Mario falsetto is amazing!! My goodness. It could be heard even with the Top 5 lyrical intro, something special.
Mario and those effortless vocals 😅😊 I lovedddd this!!!!!
Mario was a man amongst boys on that versus😂 He was the only real singer on the stage! 💯
Mario’s vocals are top tier! 🙌🏽
This about to be good. Mariooooo