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Full Name:Omarion
Birth Name:Omari Ishmael Grandberry
Famous As: R&B singer, former lead singer of boy band B2K
Date of Birth: November 12, 1984
Place of Birth: Inglewood, California, USA
Height: 5' 6
Nationality: American
Mother: Leslie Burrell
Brother(s): O'Ryan (younger, singer), Marques Houston (half brother, singer/actor), Ukil, Tymon
Sister(s): Amira, Arielle, Kira
Claim to Fame: Album O (2005)

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Omarion

Background information
Birth name Omari Ismael Grandberry
Born November 12, 1984 (1984-11-12) (age 25)
Inglewood, California United States
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres R&B, Hip hop, Pop, Pop rap
Occupations Singer–songwriter, dancer, actor
Instruments Vocals, piano guitar
Years active 2001–present
Labels EMI
StarWorld Entertainment
Associated acts B2K, Bow Wow, Marques Houston, Chris Brown, Drake Timbaland, Usher, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Gucci Mane, Pharrell, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
Website www.omariononline.com Twitter

Omari Ismael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known as Omarion, is an American Grammy-nominated R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the very well-known boy's band, B2K. He has completed his third album Ollusion due for a November 24, 2009 release with the lead single "I Get It In."

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Biography

Omari Ishmael Grandberry was born on November 12, 1984 in Inglewood, California. He is the older brother of singer O'ryan. His parents names are Leslie Burrell and Trent Grandberry. He is the oldest of 3 siblings: O'Ryan, Arielle, & Amira. Omarion was signed to Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Lil Wayne's Universal Records-distributed Cash Money Records however he asked for the label to release him.

Music career

Bow Wow and Omarion joined together for an album called Face off.

Omarion was associated with Lil Wayne and Young Money Records label. After a few months, Omarion asked to be removed from the label. There were no problems with him or any member, he just wanted a solo career.

Going Solo

Departure from B2K into a Solo Career

Almost a year after the multi platinum group, B2K's split Omarion started his own solo career with his first album, O. The album debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It spawned the hit singles O (song) and the Neptunes-produced "Touch".

Transition to Adulthood and Second Album

In December 2006, Omarion released his second album, 21, named for his age at the time of recording. It also debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. This album had a much more mature vibe than his previous work. Entourage (produced by Eric Hudson) was the first single released; the video featured former B2K bandmate Lil' Fizz. The second single from 21, "Ice Box", produced by Timbaland, gained significant radio airplay and peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The video features Solange Knowles. An official remix featured Usher and a DJ White Owl mix featuring Usher, Fabolous & Michael Doughty.

Collaboration Album with Bow Wow

In December 2007, Omarion released his third project, a collaborative effort alongside rapper Bow Wow, entitled Face Off. Producer Jermaine Dupri initially suggested the collaboration, which offered an album and a two-part documentary entitled "The Road To Platinum". This was a BET special following the recording and promotion of the project. The first single released was written by The-Dream, called "Girlfriend". The second single sampled LL Cool J's "Going Back To Cali" and was entitled "Hey Baby". Face Off entered the official Billboard 200 album chart at number twelve, was the number one rap album in the U.S. and number two R&B album. He also released a solo autobiography book titled "O" in 2004. It was released on behalf of MTV.

Departure with Young Money Records and Third Album, Ollusion

It was reported that on the July 20th, Omarion had signed with Lil Wayne's Young Money Label under Cash Money Records. But rumors had began to spread the Omarion was dropped from the label due to leaking the single "I Get It In" featuring Lil Wayne. On August 21, 2009 Omarion Posted on "Twitter" that he wasn't dropped from Young Money Records for leaking the song, but had asked to be released from Young Money Records to pursue other arrangements with no conflict with the company or its roster. This was also supported later that week in an interview with Lil Wayne1 he stated himself that it was just a 'business decision' and Omarion asked for the release to better his career. Since parting ways with Young Money, Omarion created his own imprint StarWorld Entertainment and signed with EMI while redoing the 1st single "I Get It In", which now features So Icey/Atlantic artist Gucci Mane. "Hoodie" will be the follow-up single with expected special appearances.

Acting career

In early 2004, Omarion appeared in several films, most notablyYou Got Served in which he starred alongside his label mate Marques Houston, as well as his former B2K band mates. The movie centered around a group of friends in a hip hop dance crew who take part in underground dance competitions. It earned $40 million worldwide. Later that year he had the role of the school bully "Reggie" in the comedy Fat Albert, based on the animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. Omarion also played the voice of Fifteen Cent in The Proud Family Movie.

In late 2007, Omarion, starred in the urban thriller/horror film Somebody Help Me,which was released only on DVD and aired on BET in celebration of Halloween.

Omarion also starred in and co-produced Feel the Noise. Omarion has also guest starred on several TV shows. He appeared on One on One as Nytemare and The Bernie Mac Show as Shonte.

He did make an appearance as himself with Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian on "Khloe and Kourtney takes Miami" show where Khloe and Omarion explore if a relationship between the two would be feasible. But it turns out that it didn't work out.

Discography

Studio albums
Collaboration albums

Tours

  • 2001: Scream Tour I Opening Act
  • 2002: Scream Tour II Co-Headlined with B2K
  • 2003: Scream Tour III Headlined with B2K
  • 2005: Scream Tour IV with Bow Wow
  • 2006: Scream Tour V Headlined

Filmography

Year Title Role
2004 You Got Served David
The Bernie Mac Show Shonte
One on One Nyghtmare/Darius
Fat Albert Reggie
2005 Cuts Darius
The Proud Family Movie Fifteen Cent (Voice)
2007 Somebody Help Me Darryl Jennings
Feel the Noise Rob

Awards and nominations

  • BET Awards
    • 2005, Viewer's Choice Award: O (Winner)
    • 2005, Best New Artist (Nominated)
  • Image Awards
    • 2008, Outstanding Duo or Group w/ Bow Wow (Nominated)
    • 2006, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)

References

http://urbanbridgez.com/ubgblog/2009/10/09/ub-first-omarions-new-album-covertracklisting/


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