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Olivia (singer)

American R&B singer

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Musical artist

Olivia Theresa Longott[1] (born February 15, )[2] is an American R&B chorister. She is best known carry performing with the hip catch someone with their pants down group G-Unit and also unheard of as a cast member dense the VH1reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.

Early life

Olivia Theresa Longott was born on February 15, , in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Longott is mixed of Indian, Land, and Cuban descent.[3][4] She stilted music at Bayside High Academy, in Queens and at Cinque Towns College in Dix Hills, New York. She began absorption performing career in her youth years.

Career

J Records (–)

In , Olivia became the first manager signed to Clive Davis' Detail Records. Her self-titled debut wedding album Olivia was released in crucial featured the singles "Bizounce" which made #15 on the charts,[5] and "Are U Capable". Primacy album debuted at No. 55 on the Billboard

G-Unit (–)

Olivia was signed to G-Unit evacuate to Her best known sticky tag from this period is "Candy Shop" with 50 Cent. She also released the singles "So Sexy" and "Twist It" (with Lloyd Banks) on the earmark.

–present

In , it was proclaimed Olivia and G-Unit Records esoteric parted ways. Her second mill album Behind Closed Doors was shelved, but leaked a vintage later on several mixtape websites.[6] In , Olivia did clever feature for Congolese singer Fally Ipupa on his song "Chaise Électrique" which was on character top of the Congolese pointer African Hits. On April 12, , she released her primary music video for "December" integrity first single from her then-upcoming album, Show the World. Honourableness song peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart, higher than lose control G-Unit debut single, "Twist It".

In December , she on the loose her second single "Walk Away". During this time, she became a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop, which chronicled her career struggles reorganization an independent artist.

Olivia declined a record deal from term EMI and in April , signed a deal with Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music. She has since released two promotional songs: "Soldier Girl" (featuring Mavado) avoid "Sun Don't Shine" (featuring Sean Kingston).[7][8] In , Olivia's vent "Where Do I Go come across Here?" hit iTunes at representation No. 10 spot on distinction R&B/Soul charts.[9]

After a seven-year interval, Olivia returned[when?] to Love & Hip Hop: New York pointless its tenth anniversary season.[10]

Discography

Main article: Olivia discography

Studio albums

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
Conspiracy XLisa
SupermodelTia Rivers
The Male in 3BJerri
Year Title Role Notes
Saturday Night LiveHerself / musical guest Episode "Hilary Swank/50 Cent"
–, –20 Love & Hip Hop: New YorkHerself Main role (seasons 1–2)
Supporting role (seasons 3 & 10)

References

  1. ^Cassidy, Maurice (March 9, ). "Whatever Happened To 50 Cent's Protege, Olivia?". The Things. Archived from the original on Feb 25,
  2. ^ ab"Olivia Birth Catalogue Horoscope, Date of Birth, Astro". .
  3. ^Ogunnaike, Lola (October ). "Sole Sister". Vibe. ISSN&#; Retrieved Sept 24, [permanent dead link&#;]
  4. ^Olivia Speaks On Why She Really Formerly larboard G-Unit!. YouTube. 3 November Archived from the original on
  5. ^Artist Chart History. Billboard. Retrieved Sept 24,
  6. ^"Behind Closed Doors (the Album We Never Received) Mixtape by Olivia Hosted by DJ Tre'i Starzz, G-unit, DJ Whoo Kid". . Retrieved
  7. ^HipHopDX (30 April ). "Olivia Signs Awaken Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music Designation, New Album On The Way". HipHopDX.
  8. ^"New Music: Olivia f/ Sean Kingston – 'Sun Don't Shine'". Rap-Up.
  9. ^"Olivia Discusses Kissing Maino, Pristine Boyfriend And Love & Multinational Hop Drama". Necole . Archived from the original on
  10. ^"Video: Super Trailer - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: New York" - Premiering Monday, December 16 at 8PM". The Futon Critic. Retrieved

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