Why Didn’t Singer MARIO become a Bigger STAR? Stunted Growth Music 

Still a better vocalist than most of his generation. I thought Mario would be a huge star. In your opinion what happened?

Also shout out to Neyo for writing “Let me love you” Classic song one of the best of that decade and the right person song it. Dudes voice is still crazy.

Mario is still extremely talented and has had a great career, especially with all the adversity he's had to overcome. His album "Closer to Mars" is really good and has that classic R&B sound.

He definitely should have skyrocketed after "Let me love you". At least he has a classic under his belt, that song is still a vibe.

That "Go" album is an amazing piece of work.

I was a Sophomore going onto my Junior year of High School in that Summer of 2002. Hearing that single of his for the first time, I thought he was destined to last in the R&B scene for some time. Even though the 90's was over, Early to Mid 2000's R&B was still great and still had soul to it. It's a shame he never gained full momentum in the years going forward. He had a couple of other good hits too long after his debut.

He Made It Far As A Man After Having The Mother He Has. Respect To Mario

His issue with his mother. They got physical and that was a wrap. He can really sing

He is so fine

Mario was stunted by digital media prominence. He was one of the last teen artists that came out during a time of pure radio and television promotions and being more of the touring artist. Him, Bow Wow, and Romeo to be specific. Those around Bow Wow took advantage of new technologies and embraced the social media influences and Romeo was a brand all his own, even with Bow Wow adding MySpace and new cellphones to his videos at the time. Secondly, it was the fact that his songs stayed relatively mature when in comparison to his contemporaries Chris and Trey, he didn't pull party or fun in a young way. Which is a good thing now but in your early 20s as an artist is completely different. "Break Up" was a perfect example of the issue that I think he had in the late 2000s. Chris and Trey found that and "How Do I Breathe" was a Pop song on an R&B album and the DNA album really didn't have a direction that could have made him solidly in the R&B or Pop space. While this lane works for CB, it is hard for an artist like Mario to navigate. Having three years between projects also didn't help him between 2004 and 2007. Because the 2007 sound was different and the singles released from "Go" just weren't what could have propelled him into the realm of popularity that was comparable to Chris or Trey at that time. Trey even didn't really blow until "Ready" and that was because of the rebrand that took three albums to get right. I always felt as if "Kryptonite" should have been a single from the "Go" album and along with "Music For Love" and "Crying Out For Me". And that "Do Right" was a great song but out of place on the project. I think it would have been a dope move and another way to keep him feeling current. Because those singles did EXCITE us but I think there is still something left to be desired and I have been a fan since 2002.

I hope Mario can continue acting as well.....he was great in Empire!

I’ve definitely learned to appreciate all of the great music made over the years,because these songs hit even harder when you’ve haven’t heard them in awhile‼️

Wowww! I feel real old. He was born in 86 and I graduated high school in 84...Love his music!

Juvenile deserves a Stunted Growth video. I enjoy the content.

Boyz II Men sang, 'I'll Make Love To You', Mr. Growth

Marios debut single was NOT a cover. It uses elements of the original- which means it’s a sample. These days people like to say “interpolation”. But it’s is absolutely not a cover. Just wanted to put that out there.

I remember being younger and just a friend came on the radio years ago good times and let me love you is still a banger to this day and bro still talented to this day

You should do Nivea she should have been bigger star.

Super underrated singer. I really wish they’d get him on tiny desk. Dude can still have a career. He could of take Chris brown lane after his incident or at least had a run during that time. He still makes music and I think had an album coming soon.

Mario is still relevant to R&B.

He did his thang on Verzus TOO against Omarion. He was looking like Jadakiss and the Lox and had Omarion looking like Dipset 😂😅😂😅

I saw him on tour with Robin Thicke and Ne-Yo and he was by far the best performer.

I love Mario. I hoped he would glow back up after versus

Mario is still extremely talented and he really had a great career as a R&B singer. He’s better than Omarion as far as an entertainer. I remember they did a remix version of Just A Friend with the late rapper Biz Markie. He’s from Baltimore, too. Back then, when he was a teenager. Boom is still one of my favorite Mario song today as he worked with Lil’ Jon and Juvenile. Mario is more realer than Omarion will ever be. I get a gut feeling that Omarion is phony mane. Mario killed him in Verzuz as Omarion performed with the fake version of B2K. That’s messed up. He is very underrated as well as an actor when he appeared on a few movies and TV shows.

MARIO IS A STAR IN HIS OWN ROIHHT! THE INDUSTRY DESTROYED HIM!!!! I HOPE HE WRITES A BOOK WITH A MYSTERY NAME!!!

This was quick you did Mario in 11 minutes smdh but his mother is one best looking heroine attacks I’d ever seen!!!!

Did HE really have stunted growth, or did the LABEL just shelf him???🤔 Yall be forgetting that the LABEL call the shots & is over their creative control. However, it still doesn't take away from MARIO'S TALENT. The man got VOCALS in REAL life. No autotune or lip syncing needed. *Cough cough*

It Was Crazy How The Wire Debuted & Mario Blew Up The Same Year. Bmore Had A Spotlight Fa Sho.

you are trippimg Mario second album was tooi hard

You Should Let Me Love You Top 5 R&B song of ALL TIME!!

6:59 I remember at the time, Mario was bigger than Trey in 05. Just gotta make it & summer in Miami didn’t carry Trey’s career to new heights until 09. Mario’s competition in 05 was really Omarion & John Legend since they put out albums around that time. Him & John were nominated for a BET award

That 1st album a classic

His song Come On (w/Just Blaze) is fiya too

"Mario" had some real heavy competition while he was out such as "Chris Brown" , "Trey Songz", "Lloyd", & "Marquis Houston". However, he had some hits under his belt to be able to stand with the big names I mentioned.....I don't think he "Growth Stunned" I do think his team should of do more to push his career harder....can you image how large he would of been today ? 🎧🎤🎧🎤🎧🎤🎧🎤

You know, I was just watching "Break up" music video a few weeks ago. Ironically, at the end, Mario says "I'm back!"...seeing this was his last hit lol.

Love the content!!!

“If you are old enough to remember 2002”……A lot of these people weren’t even born. 😂

The crazy part I went to highschool with him we had American government 9th grade year and he used to be always singing and said he was going to do music professionally and like year later or he came back performed at the school a couple songs of his first album

Sadly the 3rd album was a great one. He's a great talent

Ive said it before but, i love your videos bro 👊👊

Can I say this setback or always setup . When God ready for him to take his spot can’t no man stop it . I think he doing well for someone his age . Being at the top is not always where one need to be, just stay in the race and enjoy your journey God has it.

Let me love you song my fav song.

Damn..Neo wrote that hit for Mario, that was 🔥, I see why Neo blew up..but, what happened to Neo? Seems like he just disappeared..🤷🏽‍♂️

Mario & his music is legendary. One song that i found on RU-vid called " This is How Love Feels" was THE soundtrack for a trip i took to Dubai to party in 2011. All his albums were great albums. Salute to Mario. A Great Talent.

Tony Terry, next?

My Baltimore lil home boy.

He's back making fire music now!

I love Mario! Day one fan!

The beat up asap rock bm line was crazy

WTF Mario was a big star .. dude had huge hit records and success in the industry. Everybody can't be Micheal Jackson .. Mario had a decent run.

Mario career is being revived now after that Monster Vocal Display in the 🆚 against Omarion (basically Mario in a group when you think about it) He just put out a song and video with Wayne and Tyga. He also did an acappella version of let me love you on a freestyle series at a radio station earlier this month. He just need that one hit record. Just collab with Chris or HER and he’ll be back

I remember when I was a teen and Mario did a walkthrough at the teen club were at. He was like 16 at the time so he was out on the floor dancing with the girls. It humanized someone that we all thought was huge at the time. He’ll be back out here with Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke next month so I know the concert is gonna be dope.

I MELT 🫠 Everytime I hear his voice ‼️😍

This dude trippn… GO had HITS! Salute to bmores own Mario. 🫡🫡🫡

At some angles Mario looks like a young Chris Rock…

Go was a excellent album love almost every track ya need to (Go) listen to it it still sounds fresh today no cap

Mario's singing ability is so proven, he could definitely get back on the map with the right team behind him. After that Versuz, I think Mario knows he could make some noise in R&B if he really wanted to take it there. Bro is that confident.

Great vid. Can you do one on the 90s group INTRO?

Magoo needs some light!

Hello good morning I loved the video! But not sure if noticed but you made a blooper I think you meant to say I'll Make Love to by Boys 2 Men instead of 112. Can you please do a video on the singer Sammy thanks!

I have always LOVED mario

Boys II Men sang “I’ll Make Love to You.”✅

Label slept on that 3rd album, But Nelliville didnt go diamond. It is currently at 7 mill

Before beating up ASAP Rocky's baby mom...😂😂😂 you cold blooded for that 🥶

My Favorite Singer

Breathe is My Favorite!

Overshadowed by an overcrowded industry. Call it unfortunate timing.

I'll Make Love to You by Boyz II Men not 112 but great video I got mad love for you stunted growth

Yo you should do Bodega Bamz.

Baltimores own 🔥🔥🔥. Highly underrated 💯

I think wen Breezy hit the scene, some of these artists disappeared. Omarion, Mario etc

What stunted Mario growth Mario was the only r&b singer with no co-sign from a rapper especially Ne-Yo The Dream and Rihanna had Jay Z John Legend had Kanye Bobby V until his growth got stunted had Ludacris Lloyd had Irv Gotti and later on Lil Wayne Omarion had Marques Houston and later on Rick Ross Trey Songz career was saved by Jim Jones Mario was his own co-sign

music for love

He just kept disappearing. Make a hit then leave for yrs. Make a hit then leave. He never really had a real run. Not only the artists you named but Omarion and Lloyd as well. The lane was flooded. Mario was cool but u could give his hits to anybody. He wasn’t anything crazy tbh.

He song “ I’ll make love to you by 112 “ … Mannn what !? Lol

Can you do Jhene Aiko please!

GO is FIRE ‼️🔥‼️🔥

Should do one on Speaker Knockerz

You should do a video on Sun N.Y. . He was hot and then nothing else that I can remember after his first single

He is at the table

He would be a bigger star if he created the song “Montgomery Brawl”

You should do Tony Thompson (his solo career). Thank you.

What about Jaheim ,Case , Darnell Jones, Sammie, Carl Thomas 🗣️🗣️👀

His career is dope guys go listen to his latest stuff he still got it Rip to his mother had no clue

What about doing something about the new Jack swing artists of the 90’s

I think one of his songs just got a reboot and is playing on the radio constantly. And please bear in mind, hip-hop killed R&B.

He won that Verzuz though 😅

You should do Keri hilson next

Domestic violence issue involving his mother in 2010 didn't help

He had a hit on every album except his last one

In my opinion it was him doing that reality show/docuseries with his mom. I'm sure Noone remembers it but Google it was more toxic than Keysha Cole and her moms show

He said "drip starter kit" 😅😅

Kelis stunted growth

Can you do case next

You should do a Stunt Growth video on Maino.

You need to do Twista

Can you do one on Keyshia Cole!

You should do J. Holiday next.

GO was a great album

He is already a big star stop hating period