Mario covers Sexual Healing (great remake)

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, R&B vocalist Mario started to develop his natural talent while singing along with his mom using a karaoke machine at home. Discovered at the age of 11 in a local talent show, he later traveled to New York City to establish a career and scored a contract with Clive Davis' J label. Following his contribution to the Dr. Doolittle 2 soundtrack and a captivating performance of Stevie Wonder's "You and I" at Davis' Grammy party in February 2002, the newcomer was primed for stardom. At the age of 15, Mario debuted with the release of "Just a Friend 2002," produced by Warryn Campbell and based on rapper Biz Markie's hit "Just a Friend." His self-titled album followed in July, featuring contributions by Grammy-winning Alicia Keys. Turning Point, released in 2004, went to number two on the R&B album chart, hoisted by the ubiquitous smash "Let Me Love You," a single that also helped launch the career of Ne-Yo, the song's writer. The December 2007 release of Mario's third album, Go, was preceded by several delays and projected release dates; its initial date was November of the previous year. The album featured productions from Polow da Don, Timbaland, Stargate, the Neptunes, the Underdogs, and Akon. More info on Sexual Healing song: In the autumn of 1982, R&B and pop fans welcomed the sounds of Marvin Gaye back on the radio and the charts. It was the perfect time, too. Al Green had gone to church, Prince was too weird, and Teddy Pendergrass was still recovering from his near-fatal crash. Music had been missing this kind of mix of sex, humor, and romance. This was Gaye's first release from his first Columbia album, the classic Midnight Love. Using a melodic and minimal reggae-tinged track, Gaye found the perfect way to distill his love for both sexual relations and Bob Marley. Along with his pitch perfect and wry vocal, "Sexual Healing" uses a horny synth, doo wop, vocals and Gordon Banks' sedulous guitar riffs to create one of the most sensual tracks ever written. As shocking as it seems, only Banks and Gaye are present here. On this track, Gaye also played the drums, finger cymbals, and bongos, among other instruments. This synth-based, randy sound also was used on Gaye's subsequently unfinished last sessions. Unlike many '80s efforts, this has traveled well. In 1995, rapper Fat Joe deftly used a sample of the track for "Envy." Michael Bolton did a cover for his 1999 album Timeless Vol. 2. But really the hook belongs to Gaye and no one comes close to the perfection of this amazing song. Related words: Tevin Campbell, Brutha, Omarion, Sammie, T-Pain, Ray J, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Scott Storch, Bobby Valentine, Isaac Hayes, Funk Brothers, Kim Weston, Tammi Terrell, Martha Reeves, Martha & the Vandellas, Don Covay, Arthur Conley, Mary Wells, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Spinners, Gladys Knight, Al Green, The Four Tops, Ashford & Simpson, The Rainbows, Big John Hamilton, Johnny Moore, Eddie Kendricks, Kenny Gamble, Lamont Dozier, Sylvia Moy, Sly & the Family Stone, The Moonglows, Benny Benjamin, Nona Gaye, Nat King Cole, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, R. Kelly, K-ci & JoJo, Isley Brothers, Avant, Bob Marley, Peabo Bryson, Luther Vandross, Teena Marie, Spandau Ballet, Lionel Richie, Commodores, Nightshift, George Michael, Diana Ross, Akon, James Jamerson, 1960s, 1960s, 60s, 60s, Rolling Stones, Afrika Bambaataa, Ike Turner, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Teena Marie, Taana Gardner, Kelis, Syleena Johnson, Cherie, Miss Prissy, Rod Stewart, U2, Bono, Phil Spector, African-Americans, Black Americans, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Elton John, Gladys Knight, Michael McDonald, Boyz II Men, Beyonce Knowles, DAngelo, Erica Badu, Elvis, Fugees, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Marvin Gaye, Cece Winans, Bebe Winans