Mario to join Joel Madden on Ep. 51 of Artist Friendly

Artist Friendly is entering a new year. Following conversations with the Maine’s John O’Callaghan, Gavin Magnus, and Lil Wayne, Mario will join Joel Madden on the latest episode of the series.

Mario is a legend of 2000s R&B. After adapting Biz Markie’s “Just a Friend” when he was only 15 — which opened his 2002 self-titled album — he soon entered global stardom. Ever since, he’s delved into different lanes, including acting, writing, and independently launching his New Citizen label, and cemented his legacy. Additionally, he released a new single, “Main One,” last summer, which features Tyga and last week’s guest Lil Wayne — a track whose alluring music video boasts over 12 million views.

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You’ll be able to listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly when it hits streaming wherever you listen to podcasts this Wednesday. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps. Before it arrives, make sure you’re caught up on all the episodes of Artist Friendly here and continue checking Alternative Press for more announcements and exclusive content related to the series.