B2K lead vocalist Omarion (born Omari Ismael Grandberry)
went solo in 2005 with O, featuring production help from the Neptunes, Rodney
Jerkins, and the Underdogs. The title track, released as the lead single,
helped send the album to the top of the Billboard 200 chart. Born in Watts,
California, to Leslie Burrell and Trent Grandberry, Omarion is the oldest of
seven children. At school he captained his football team and was also known for
his slick, smooth dance moves. Although he dropped out of school midway,
Omarion began to perform at age five. He was part of 'UAC' but soon disbanded
as he wanted to focus on his talent, hip-hop. Before he made it into the music
business, he was in commercials for Kelloggs Corn Pops and McDonald's. He also
made cameos in the R&B girl group Before Dark's music videos. He embarked
on a career in music. The smooth harmony singing that formed an integral part
of the band B2K, helped him establish a solo career. His younger brother O'Ryan
is also a singer.His second album, 21, followed in late 2006 and was kicked off
by an excellent Timbaland production, the Top 20 single "Ice Box."
His next move was Face Off, a full-length collaboration with Bow Wow released
in December 2007. Following a split with Sony BMG, he signed with EMI, where he
released 2010's Ollusion. Also an actor, Omarion appeared in the movie version
of Fat Albert, as well as You Got Served, The Bernie Mac Show, Cuts, and Feel
the Noise.In early 2011, Omarion worked on his first mixtape presented by DJ
Drama, titled The Awakening. Originally to be released on April 27,
2011, the mixtape was instead released on May 11, 2011. On May 2, 2012, Omarion
signed with Rick Ross label Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records.He
then appeared on Self Made Vol. 2 and is set to release his debut EP
through the labels. Also in 2012, Omarion signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation
Managment.On November 29, 2012 Omarion released his debut EP Care Package.
It was announced that Omarion would be releasing his fourth studio album
currently titled M.I.A. in 2013.Listen song here:YouTube
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