Olivia (singer)

Olivia
Olivia performing in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Olivia Theresa Longott
Also known as	O.O., Lady O
Born	(1981-02-15) February 15, 1981 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Origin	Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.
Genres	R&B, soul, hip hop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actress
Years active	2000–present
Labels	J, G-Unit, Interscope, Wonda Music
Associated acts	K.Michelle, The Girly Girls, Lloyd Banks, G-Unit, 50 Cent
Website	https://twitter.com/1andonlyOlivia

Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), professionally known as Olivia, is an American R&B singer best known for contributing vocals to 50 Cent's hit single "Candy Shop" and her debut album Olivia. She was also a regular cast member in the first three seasons (2011–13) of the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop.

Early life

Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in New York City, Longott is of Indian,Cuban, Native American^[1] and Jamaican descent.^[2] She studied music at Bayside High School (New York City), in Queens and at Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York . Olivia began her performing career in her teenage years.

Career

J Records (2000–2002)

In 2000, she became the first artist signed to Clive Davis' J Records. Her self-titled debut album Olivia was released in 2001 and featured the singles "Bizounce" which made #15 on the charts,^[3] and "Are U Capable". The album debuted at #55 on the Billboard 200.

G-Unit Records (2004–2005)

In 2004, Olivia re-emerged as the first woman signed to G-Unit Records. She contributed vocals to the group's debut album Beg for Mercy and to 50 Cent's The Massacre, including the album's number-one single "Candy Shop". Her first solo single released via G-Unit Records was "Twist It", featuring fellow G-Unit member Lloyd Banks, followed up by "So Sexy" in summer 2005. Both songs failed to debut on the charts due to little promotion. Olivia briefly attended Hofstra University in New York and planned her second album, Behind Closed Doors, which was originally slated for a 2006 release on Interscope and G-Unit Records. Around the same time, Olivia contributed vocals to Shaggy (Olivia released her single, "Best Friend", featuring 50 Cent in 2006.)

2007–present

In 2007, it was announced Olivia and G-Unit Records had parted ways, therefore her second studio album Behind Closed Doors was shelved. However, the album has since been released as a mixtape available for download on several websites. In 2009, Olivia did a feature for Congolese singer Fally Ipupa on his song Chaise Électrique which was on the top of the Congolese and African Hits. On April 12, 2011 she released her first music video for "December" the first single from her upcoming 2012 album, Show The World. The song peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart which may not be considered a hit, but charted significantly higher than her G-Unit debut single, "Twist It". In December 2011, she released her second single "Walk Away" and was seen filming scenes for the video. She has been a cast member on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop", where her quest to find the right record label home is chronicled. It was expected that Longott was continue to releasing her music independently after declining a deal from label EMI. It was confirmed in April 2012 that she has signed a deal with Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music. She has since released two promotional songs: 'Soldier Girl' (featuring Mavado) and 'Sun Don't Shine' (featuring Sean Kingston).^[4][5] In 2013, Olivia's song 'Where Do I Go From Here' hit iTunes at the No. 10 spot on the R&B/Soul charts.^[6]

Discography

• 2001: Olivia
• 2015: Right One for You

Mixtapes

• 2005: First Lady of G-Unit (Sampler EP)
• 2005: Behind Closed Doors
• 2009: "Chaise Electrique" (featuring Fally Ipupa)^{[7] [8]}
• 2010: Under the Radar
• 2011: Love & Hip Hop (EP)
• 2014: Show the World

Filmography

Television

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Olivia (singer).

• Official website
• Olivia at the Internet Movie Database