Olivia (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Olivia
Olivia in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Olivia Theresa Longott
Also known as	O-Lovely, Lady O
Born	(1981-02-15) February 15, 1981 (age 44) New York City, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul hip hop
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. Olivia is also known for being on the VH1 reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: New York.

About Olivia's Early Life

Olivia Theresa Longott was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 15, 1981. She has a mixed background, including Indian, Jamaican, and Cuban roots. Olivia studied music at Bayside High School in Queens. She also attended Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York. Olivia started performing when she was a teenager.

Olivia's Music Career

Starting Out: J Records (2000-2004)

In 2000, Olivia became the very first artist to sign with Clive Davis' new record label, J Records. Her first album, called Olivia, came out in 2001. It included popular songs like "Bizounce", which reached number 15 on the music charts. The album itself debuted at number 55 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Joining G-Unit (2004-2007)

Olivia in 2006

Olivia joined the record label G-Unit in 2004 and stayed until 2007. Her most well-known song from this time is "Candy Shop", which she sang with 50 Cent.

Later Career and TV Appearances

In 2007, Olivia and G-Unit Records decided to go their separate ways. Her second album, Behind Closed Doors, was not officially released. However, it was leaked online a year later. In 2009, Olivia worked with Congolese singer Fally Ipupa on his song "Chaise Électrique." This song became very popular in Congo and across Africa.

On April 12, 2011, Olivia released her first music video for "December." This was the first song from her album Show the World. "December" reached number 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 song, "Walk Away." Around this time, Olivia became a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop. The show followed her journey as an independent artist trying to make it in the music world.

Olivia turned down a record deal from EMI. In April 2012, she signed a deal with Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music. Since then, she has released two promotional songs. These include "Soldier Girl" with Mavado and "Sun Don't Shine" with Sean Kingston. In 2013, Olivia's song "Where Do I Go from Here?" reached number 10 on the R&B/Soul charts on iTunes.

After seven years, Olivia returned to Love & Hip Hop: New York for its tenth anniversary season in 2019.

Olivia's Albums

Olivia has released one studio album:

• Olivia (2001)

Olivia on TV and in Movies

Olivia has appeared in several films and television shows.

See also

In Spanish: Olivia (cantante estadounidense) para niños