Omarion

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Omarion
Omarion attending his clothing line launch.
Omarion attending his clothing line launch.
Background information
Birth name Omari Ishmael Grandberry
Also known as Omari, O,
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
Years active 2001 - present
Label(s) TUG Entertainment, Epic, Columbia, So So Def, Def Jam
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, founder of the group 2 Much, and was the former lead singer of boy band B2K.

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[edit] Acting career

In early 2004, 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 at the time. 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. A wonderful dancer is he.

Omarion also starred in Feel the Noise, which was produced by Jennifer Lopez. A drama about a young, troubled rapper "Rob" from Harlem who vacates to Puerto Rico with his estranged 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".

Omarion is due to appear in another dance movie, called Back Down. Filming is to take place early 2008; a release date has yet to be announced.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Year Album Chart positions [1] Record Sales
U.S U.S R&B U.S RAP
2005 O 1 1 - Gold (735,014 copies)
2006 21 1 1 - Gold (650,000 copies)
2007 Face Off (with Bow Wow) 11 2 1 Gold (529,348 copies)

[edit] Singles

Year Title Chart Positions Album
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs U.S. Pop Rhythmic Top 40 US Rap
2005 "O" 27 12 39 14 — O
"Touch" 94 35 27 — —
"I'm Tryna" — 53 — — —
2006 "Entourage" 78 25 — — — 21
"Ice Box" (featuring Timbaland) 12 5 15 3 —
2007 "Cut Off Time" (featuring Kat DeLuna) — 123 — — — Feel the Noise OST
"Girlfriend" (with Bow Wow) 33 20 42 6 — Face Off
"Hey Baby (Jump Off)" (with Bow Wow) 102 — 70 29 24
2008 "He Ain't Gotta Know" (with Bow Wow) — 123 — — —


[edit] Featured Singles

[edit] 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)

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
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
2008 Backdown David

[edit] References

  1. ^ Album chart positions US

[edit] External links