Omarion Profile
| Full Name: | Omarion - Contact 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) |
Omarion News and Gossip
Hip Hop DX - Found Aug. 21, 2008 ... two albums released in the last two years (a solo and a collaboration with Bow Wow) that sold moderately well, Omarion has been far from a flop. ...
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CJFW - Found Aug. 22, 2008 Singer Omarion is making big changes.
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FM KX96 Online - Found Aug. 22, 2008 Singer Omarion is making big changes.
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104.9 EZ Rock - Found Aug. 21, 2008 Singer Omarion is making big changes.
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Golden EzRock - Found Aug. 21, 2008 Singer Omarion is making big changes.
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The BEAR - Found Aug. 21, 2008 Singer Omarion is making big changes.
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CHOM 97.7 - Found Aug. 21, 2008 Singer Omarion is making big changes.
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Silk FM - Found Aug. 21, 2008 Singer Omarion is making big changes.
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Graphic Ghana - Found Jul. 24, 2008 Omarion Rescues Kingston ConcertOmarion at National Theatre After Exclusive Vista Entertainment (XVE) had 'puffed' their first big show in Ghana to
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Peace FM - Found Jul. 22, 2008 So, the date for the concert was moved to the next day, Sunday July 20 and R&B star, Omarion replaced Sean Kingston as a co-headliner.
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| Background information |
| Birth name |
Omari Ishmael Grandberry |
| Also known as |
Omarion, O, O-Baby |
| Born |
November 12, 1984 (1984-11-12) (age 23)
Inglewood, California |
| Origin |
Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genre(s) |
R&B |
| Occupation(s) |
Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actor |
| Instrument(s) |
Vocals, Piano ,Guitar |
| Years active |
2001 - present |
| Label(s) |
TUG Entertainment, Epic, Columbia, So So Def, Def Jam, Mosley Music Group, Interscope. |
| Associated acts |
B2K, Bow Wow, Marques Houston, 2 Much, Soulja Boy |
| Website |
Official Website |
Omari Ishmael 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 B2K. Omarion made a cameo in the Soulja Boy video "Crank Dat" along with Bow Wow. Recently, Omarion announced he was signing to producer Mosley Music Group to release his as-yet untitled third studio album. [1]
Acting career
In early 2005, Omarion appeared in several films., most notably You Got Served, in which he starred alongside his label mate Marques Houston and his former B2K bandmates. The movie centered around a group of friends in a breakdancing crew who take part in a street dancing competition. 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.
In late 2007, Omarion, starred in the urban thriller/horror film Somebody Help Me, alongside Marques Houston, Alexis Fields and Brooklyn Sudano (daughter of Donna Summer). This was released only on DVD and aired on BET in celebration of Halloween.
Omarion also starred in Feel the Noise, which was produced by Jennifer Lopez. A drama about a young, troubled rapper which he is in singing "Rob" from Harlem who vacates to Puerto Rico with his father, finding his love for the native island's 'Reggaeton' music and love interest "CC". The single for the film was called "Cut Off Time" and featured Kat DeLuna.
Omarion made guest appearances in the sitcoms One on One—first as "Nytemare", Kyla Pratt's love interest, and later as "Darius"—and the spin-off Cuts, starring alongside Marques Houston. Omarion also appeared on The Bernie Mac Show as "Shonte".
Discography
Albums
| Year |
Album |
Chart positions [2] |
Record Sales |
| U.S |
U.S R&B |
U.S RAP |
| 2005 |
O |
1 |
1 |
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Gold(735,014 copies) |
| 2006 |
21 |
1 |
1 |
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Gold(500,000 + copies) [3] [4] |
| 2007 |
Face Off (with Bow Wow) |
11 |
2 |
1 |
Gold (543,559 copies) |
| 2008 |
Still the Same |
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Singles
Featured Singles
- 2003: "Feelin' Freaky" (Nick Cannon featuring B2K)
- 2005: "Let Me Hold You" (Bow Wow featuring Omarion)
- 2007: "Better Man" (K Smith featuring Omarion)
- 2008: "Ladies Like"(Soulja Boy featuring Omarion)
Tours
- 2005: Scream Tour IV (With Bow Wow)
Awards/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)
Filmography
References
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