Mario

Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland), professionally known as Mario is an R&B singer who is most known for his 2005 hit "Let Me Love You", which won two Billboard awards that year. M

Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland), professionally known as Mario is an R&B singer who is most known for his 2005 hit "Let Me Love You", which won two Billboard awards that year. Mario is signed to Clive Davis's J Records, and is a labelmate of Alicia Keys (who has also composed songs for Mario), Luther Vandross, Cassidy, and Monica. His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men and Joe.

Many people have commented that, if his career continues successfully, he could be "the new Usher", given their similar style of singing and dancing, and the fact that they both debuted in music in their early teens. He currently resides in New Jersey.