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1 Early life  





2 Career  



2.1  J Records (20002004)  





2.2  G-Unit (20042007)  





2.3  2007present  







3 Discography  





4 Filmography  





5 References  





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Olivia (singer)






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Olivia
Olivia in 2007
Olivia in 2007
Background information
Birth nameOlivia Theresa Longott
Also known asO-Lovely, Lady O
Born (1981-02-15) February 15, 1981 (age 43)
New York City, U.S.
Genres
  • soul
  • hip hop
  • Occupation(s)Singer
    Years active2000–present
    LabelsJ (2000-2004)
    Interscope/G-Unit (2004-2007)
    Def Jam (2007-2008)
    Universal Motown (2008-2010)
    Universal Republic (2010-2012)
    Wonda Music

    Olivia Theresa Longott[1] (born February 15, 1981)[2] is an American R&B singer. She is best known for performing with the hip hop group G-Unit and also known as a cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.

    Early life

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    Olivia Theresa Longott was born on February 15, 1981, in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Longott is mixed of Indian, Jamaican, and Cuban descent.[3][4] She studied music at Bayside High School, in Queens and at Five Towns CollegeinDix Hills, New York. She began her performing career in her teenage years.

    Career

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    J Records (2000–2004)

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    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,[5] and "Are U Capable". The album debuted at No. 55 on the Billboard 200.

    G-Unit (2004–2007)

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    Olivia in 2006

    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

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    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.[6] 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 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, which chronicled her career struggles as an independent artist.

    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).[7][8] In 2013, Olivia's song "Where Do I Go from Here?" hit iTunes at the No. 10 spot on the R&B/Soul charts.[9]

    After a seven-year hiatus, Olivia returned[when?]toLove & Hip Hop: New York for its tenth anniversary season.[10]

    Discography

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    Studio albums

    Filmography

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    Film roles
    Year Title Role Notes
    2010 Conspiracy X Lisa
    2015 Supermodel Tia Rivers
    The Man in 3B Jerri
    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)
    Video game roles
    Year Title Role Notes
    2005 50 Cent: Bulletproof Additional voices
    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

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    1. ^ Cassidy, Maurice (March 9, 2021). "Whatever Happened To 50 Cent's Protege, Olivia?". The Things. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022.
  • ^ a b "Olivia Birth Chart Horoscope, Date of Birth, Astro". birthcharts.astro-seek.com.
  • ^ Ogunnaike, Lola (October 2005). "Sole Sister". Vibe. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved September 24, 2007.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ Olivia Speaks On Why She Really Left G-Unit!. YouTube. 3 November 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13.
  • ^ Artist Chart History. Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2007.
  • ^ "Behind Closed Doors (the Album We Never Received) Mixtape by Olivia Hosted by DJ Tre'i Starzz, G-unit, DJ Whoo Kid". www.datpiff.com. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
  • ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2012-06-06.
  • ^ "Video: Super Trailer - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: New York" - Premiering Monday, December 16 at 8PM". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
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