New Mario Album & Visual – ‘Dancing Shadows’

GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, Mario has released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, “Dancing Shadows” via his own New Citizen label and Empire.

Dancing Shadows was recorded in London and executive produced by prominent writer/producer/engineer, Jake Gosling who’s credits include Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Harry Styles, Daft Punk, and Lady Gaga to name just a few. Pushing boundaries, Mario taps into the R&B spirit fans know and love and elevated the genre to a new level, experimenting with expansive electronic soundscapes, trap energy, and pop sheen.

Mario also unveils the sexy and steamy music video for “Dancing Shadows” which features intimate dance sequences choreographed by the legendary, Richard “Richy” Jackson renowned for his work with Lady Gaga and more. Watch the stunning visual here.

“Dancing Shadows” arrives hot on the heels of lead single, “Drowning” which continues to clock millions of streams and recently impacted radio emerging as #1 most added at Urban AC.

Adding to the excitement, Mario is now on the cast of Fox’s Empire as a recurring character playing the role of “DeVon,” an up-and-coming R&B singer who supports his ailing sister. Mario‘s prior acting credits include the TV series Love That Girl! and the films Freedom Writers and Step Up.

At 14 years Mario became Clive Davis’ protege, and his eponymous debut studio album rolled out in 2002 featuring his first top five R&B/pop hit “Just a Friend 2002.” Two years later, Mario revisited the upper echelons of the Billboard charts with his double platinum sophomore set Turning Point which spun off the melodic double-platinum Hot 100 chart-topper “Let Me Love You” which stayed at #1 for 9 consecutive weeks.

Mario is ready to reclaim his role as a standard-bearer of progressive R&B/Pop with “Dancing Shadows.”