Olivia (singer) facts for kids
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Olivia
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Olivia performing in 2007
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olivia Theresa Longott |
| Also known as | O-Lovely, Lady O |
| Born | February 15, 1981 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | J (2000–2004) Interscope/G-Unit (2004–2007) Def Jam (2007–2008) Universal Motown (2008–2010) Universal Republic (2010–2012) Wonda Music |
Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981) is an American R&B singer. She is famous for singing with the hip hop group G-Unit. She also appeared on the VH1 reality television show Love & Hip Hop: New York.
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Olivia's Early Life
Olivia Theresa Longott was born on February 15, 1981. Her birthplace was Brooklyn, New York. Olivia's family background includes Indian, Jamaican, and Cuban heritage.
She studied music at Bayside High School in Queens. She also went to Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York. Olivia started her singing career when she was a teenager.
Olivia's Music Career
Starting with J Records (2000–2004)
In the year 2000, Olivia became the first artist to sign with Clive Davis's J Records. Her first album, called Olivia, came out in 2001. This album included the songs "Bizounce" and "Are U Capable". "Bizounce" reached number 15 on the music charts. The album itself debuted at No. 55 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Joining G-Unit (2004–2007)
Olivia joined the music group G-Unit in 2004 and stayed until 2007. One of her most well-known songs from this time is "Candy Shop" with 50 Cent. .....
Recent Music and TV Appearances (2007–Present)
In 2007, Olivia left G-Unit Records. Her second album, Behind Closed Doors, was not officially released. However, it was shared online a year later. In 2009, Olivia sang on a song called "Chaise Électrique" with Congolese singer Fally Ipupa. This song became very popular in Congo and other parts of Africa.
On April 12, 2011, Olivia released her first music video for "December". This song was the first single from her album Show the World. "December" reached No. 76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. This was a higher spot than her first song with G-Unit, "Twist It".
In December 2011, she released her second single, "Walk Away". Around this time, she became a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop. The show followed her journey as an independent artist.
Olivia decided not to sign a record deal with EMI. In April 2012, she signed a deal with Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music. Since then, she has released two promotional songs. These songs are "Soldier Girl" (featuring Mavado) and "Sun Don't Shine" (featuring Sean Kingston). In 2013, Olivia's song "Where Do I Go from Here?" reached the No. 10 spot on the R&B/Soul charts on iTunes.
After being away for seven years, Olivia returned to Love & Hip Hop: New York for its tenth anniversary season in 2019.
Olivia's Albums
- Olivia (2001)
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Olivia performing in 2007
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Olivia in 2006
See also
In Spanish: Olivia (cantante estadounidense) para niños
