Olivia Theresa Longott
Olivia
Olivia Theresa Longott, professionally known as Olivia, the first lady of G – Unit.
J Records
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, and "R U Capable". The album debuted at number fifty-five and was RIAA certified Gold in November 2002. At the time of the album's certification, Olivia had already been released from J Records, signing to Interscope Records. G-Unit Records In 2004, Olivia re-emerged as the first woman signed to G-Unit Records. She contributed vocals to the trio'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 slated for a 2007 release on Interscope and G-Unit Records. Around the same time, Olivia contributed vocals to Shaggy's single "Wild 2Nite" which debuted at number 85 on the US charts and 65 on the UK charts.
Olivia released her single "Best Friend (remix)" featuring 50 Cent in 2006. Producer: Olivia’s solo project, My Daddy was produced by Jonathan JR Rotem in 2007.
Rotem started his own record label, Beluga Heights, along with manager Zach Katz, inking a joint deal with Epic and Koch. Sean Kingston, a young Miami-based R&B artist, was their first signing. Rotem and Katz also started a publishing company under the Beluga Heights umbrella, signing "SOS" co-writer Evan "Kidd" Bogart and UK artist writer Lolene. Beluga Heights' signed 18-year old R&B singer Auburn from St. Paul, Minnesota. Beluga Heights newest artist Mann, who recently inked a deal with Mercury/Def Jam, is currently recording his new album. Throughout 2007, Rotem has been spotted with pop superstar Britney Spears. Spears and Rotem first met while Rotem was producing for Spears' husband at the time.
09 / 2010: Olivia is back with a new joint! Song Title: Take It Off, produced by Sham & Motesart
Official Websites
www.oliviaworldwide.com
www.myspace.com/oliviasthe1
www.twitter.com/1andonlyOlivia
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