Olivia
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Olivia is an American R&B singer who is a multi-cultural stunner, blessed with parents of Jamaican, Indian and Cuban descent. Her name came after Olivia Newton John whom her mother gave as she believed one day she will become a singer.
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[edit] About
[edit] Early Years
Olivia Theresa Longott who is professionally known also as Olivia was born on February 15, 1980 in Brooklyn. From the very first day she was born, her mother started believing that her daughter Olivia would one day become a singer, hence named her after Olivia Newton John.
She started singing ABC's at a young age and soon amazed people with her perfect vocal pitch which primarily was a result of her singing in church choirs. In high school, she is a straight A student which was gave her parents no reasons for her to join cousin Paul in the recording almost daily.
[edit] Debut Album
Olivia attended college but with a tempting offer by Clive Davis of J-Records, she was forced to put college behind her priorities. And instead accepted the offer where in 2000 she became the first artist signed to by J-Records. On 2001, she released her selft titled debut album releasing two singles in it. After her announcement to be apart from J-Records she went on a long hiatus no until 2004 where she re emerged as the first lady of G Unit, her new record label.
[edit] Sophomore Album
She released two singles for G-Unit led by "Twist It" and "So Sexy" in 2005, however when both failed to chart she went back to attend college. In the present, her sophomore album is set to be re-released this 2007.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B | Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bizounce | 4 | 15 | Olivia |
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
There are no tour and concert schedules for the artist.
[edit] Announcements
- Olivia's sophomore album Second Chance soon to be released. Check out your nearest music store!
[edit] Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
[edit] Albums
 April 17, 2001 J-Records |
 February 2007 G-Unit |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bizounce | Olivia | J-Records |
| 2001 | Are U Capable | Olivia | J-Records |
| 2005 | Candy Shop (feat. Olivia) | The Massacre | Interscope |
| 2005 | Twist It (feat. Lloyd Banks) | Behind Closed Doors | J-Records/Geffen |
| 2005 | So Sexy | Behind Closed Doors | Interscope |
| 2005 | Wild 2Nite (feat. Olivia) | Clothes Drop | Geffen |
| 2005 | Best Friend (Remix) | Behind Closed Doors | Geffen |
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