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R&B Star Mario Succeeds Despite Adversity


26 May 2008
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At the age of 21, Mario already has become a mentor for youngsters and recently started his own foundation
At the age of 21, Mario already has become a mentor for youngsters and recently started his own foundation
R&B superstar Mario has a new album, titled "Go." He had a number one song in 2004, "Let Me Love You." He has appeared in movies and worked with other popular artists such as Alicia Keys, Akon, Ne-Yo and more. Mario was recently featured as a contestant on the hit TV show "Dancing With the Stars." Baltimore native Mario visited Larry London at VOA's studios in Washington.

Some video courtesy RCA Music Group

 

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