{"product_id":"mario-featuring-biz-markie-just-a-friend-2002-3-track-promo","title":"Mario Featuring Biz Markie: Just A Friend 2002 3-Track Promo","description":"Mario Featuring Biz Markie: Just A Friend 2002 3-Track PROMO MUSIC AUDIO CD  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e J Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2002 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eMARIO FEATURING BIZ MARKIE: JUST A FRIEND 2002 3-TRACK PROMO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eMario Featuring Biz Markie: Just A Friend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eJ Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eJDJ-21209-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eR\u0026amp;B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary R\u0026amp;B \/ Pop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMario is an American R\u0026amp;B singer who emerged in the early 2000s. He recorded with a youthful, soulful tone that bridged contemporary R\u0026amp;B and pop radio. His vocal approach often blends melodic hooks with light hip hop inflections, which helped him connect with both urban and mainstream audiences. Early singles established him as a young vocalist with a smooth delivery and a classic pop sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release is the 2002 single \"Just A Friend\", presented in radio friendly formats including an edit featuring Biz Markie. The single was issued on J Records with focused production and mixing aimed at radio play. The promo edition highlights the original radio edit, a Biz Markie version for crossover appeal, and a short call out hook intended for promotional use. Overall, this item showcases Mario in his formative years and emphasizes the track as a lead single for broader exposure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes Original Radio Edit plus Radio Edit featuring Biz Markie! Produced by Warryn \"Baby Dubb\" Campbell for Nyrraw Entertainment. Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee North, North Hollywood, CA. Mastered by Herb Powers, Jr. at The Hit Factory, NYC. Project Coordinator: Sandra Campbell for Nyrraw Entertainment.\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eRadio Edit\u003cbr\u003eMario\u003cbr\u003e3:33\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eBiz Markie Version\u003cbr\u003eMario feat. Biz Markie\u003cbr\u003e4:36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eCall Out Hook\u003cbr\u003eMario\u003cbr\u003e:10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"J Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51386900021526,"sku":"133317","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202663212125567.jpg?v=1780547120","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/mario-featuring-biz-markie-just-a-friend-2002-3-track-promo","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}