Olivia (singer)
American R&B singer
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::summary American R&B singer ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox musical artist"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Olivia |
| image | Olivia by David Alvarado.jpg |
| caption | Olivia performing in 2007 |
| background | solo_singer |
| birth_name | Olivia Theresa Longott |
| alias | O-Lovely, Lady O |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | New York City, U.S. |
| genre | |
| occupation | Singer |
| years_active | 2000–present |
| label | J (2000–2004) |
| Interscope/G-Unit (2004–2007) | |
| Def Jam (2007–2008) | |
| Universal Motown (2008–2010) | |
| Universal Republic (2010–2012) | |
| Wonda Music | |
| past_member_of | G-Unit |
| :: |
| name = Olivia | image = Olivia by David Alvarado.jpg | caption = Olivia performing in 2007 | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Olivia Theresa Longott | alias = O-Lovely, Lady O | birth_date = | birth_place = New York City, U.S. | origin = | genre = | occupation = Singer | years_active = 2000–present | label = J (2000–2004) Interscope/G-Unit (2004–2007) Def Jam (2007–2008) Universal Motown (2008–2010) Universal Republic (2010–2012) Wonda Music | past_member_of = G-Unit | website =
Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981) is an American R&B singer. She is best known for performing with the hip hop group G-Unit and also formerly known as a cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.
Early life
Olivia Theresa Longott was born on February 15, 1981, in Brooklyn, New York. Longott is of mixed Indian, Jamaican, and Cuban descent.
Career
J Records (2000–2004)
In 2000, Olivia 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, and "Are U Capable". The album debuted at No. 55 on the Billboard 200.
G-Unit (2004–2007)
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Olivia was signed to G-Unit from 2004 to 2007. Her best known song from this period is "Candy Shop" with 50 Cent. She also released the singles "So Sexy" and "Twist It" (with Lloyd Banks) on the label.
2007–present
In 2007, it was announced Olivia and G-Unit Records had parted ways. Her second studio album Behind Closed Doors was shelved, but leaked a year later on several mixtape websites. In 2009, Olivia did a feature for Congolese singer Fally Ipupa on his song "Chaise Électrique". On April 12, 2011, she released her first music video for "December" the first single from her then-upcoming album, Show the World. The song peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart, higher than her G-Unit debut single, "Twist It".
In December 2011, she released her second single "Walk Away". During this time, she became a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop.
Olivia declined a record deal from label EMI and in April 2012, 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). In 2013, Olivia's song "Where Do I Go from Here?" hit iTunes at the No. 10 spot on the R&B/Soul charts.
After a seven-year hiatus, Olivia returned to Love & Hip Hop: New York for its tenth anniversary season.
Olivia released her second studio album, You Are, in 2024, marking her first album in 23 years. After releasing singles like "Join Me" in 2019 and "No Permission" in 2022, she released the album on September 1. The album featured the songs mentioned before, and more dreamy R&B tracks. The title track, was a tribute to her mother who passed away in 2018.
Discography
Main article: Olivia discography
Studio albums
- Olivia (2001)
- You Are (2024)
Personal life
Olivia announced her marriage in 2019.
Filmography
::data[format=table title="Film roles"]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Conspiracy X | Lisa | |
| 2015 | Supermodel | Tia Rivers | |
| The Man in 3B | Jerri | ||
| :: |
::data[format=table title="Television roles"]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Saturday Night Live | Herself / musical guest | Episode "Hilary Swank/50 Cent" |
| 2011–2013, 2019–20 | Love & Hip Hop: New York | Herself | Main role (seasons 1–2) |
| Supporting role (seasons 3 & 10) | |||
| :: |
::data[format=table title="Video game roles"]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 50 Cent: Bulletproof | Additional voices | |
| :: |
::data[format=table title="Music video roles"]
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Shorty Wanna Ride" | Young Buck |
| "Let Me In" | ||
| "On Fire" | Lloyd Banks | |
| "I'm So Fly" | ||
| "Karma" | ||
| "How We Do" | The Game | |
| 2005 | "Candy Shop" | 50 Cent |
| "Window Shopper" | ||
| "Hustler's Ambition" | ||
| "Outta Control" | ||
| "Just a Lil Bit" | ||
| "Curious" | Tony Yayo | |
| "So Seductive" | ||
| "Look at Me Now / Bonafide Hustler" | Young Buck | |
| :: |
References
References
- (March 9, 2021). "Whatever Happened To 50 Cent's Protege, Olivia?". The Things.
- (3 November 2009). "Olivia Speaks On Why She Really Left G-Unit!". YouTube.
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- "Behind Closed Doors (the Album We Never Received) Mixtape by Olivia Hosted by DJ Tre'i Starzz, G-unit, DJ Whoo Kid".
- HipHopDX. (30 April 2012). "Olivia Signs With Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music Label, New Album On The Way". HipHopDX.
- "New Music: Olivia f/ Sean Kingston – 'Sun Don't Shine'". Rap-Up.
- "Olivia Discusses Kissing Maino, New Boyfriend And Love & Hip Hop Drama". Necole Bitchie.com.
- "Video: Super Trailer - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: New York" - Premiering Monday, December 16 at 8PM".
- (2020-10-23). "R&B Singer Olivia Mourns Death Of Mother In Touching Tribute".
- Samuels, Keithan. (2024-09-05). "Olivia Releases First Album in Over 20 Years: 'You Are'".
- Marie, Erika. (2019-10-15). "Olivia, "First Lady Of G-Unit," Announces She's Getting Married: "#HappilyEngaged"".
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