Olivia (singer)
Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer. She is known for being the first lady of hip-hop group G-Unit. She is also known as a cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.
Olivia | |
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 Olivia performing in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olivia Theresa Longott |
| Also known as | O.O., Lady O |
| Born | February 15, 1980 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | J, G-Unit, Interscope, Wonda Music |
Early life
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Longott is of Indian, Cuban, and Jamaican descent.[1][2] She studied music at Bayside High School, in Queens and at Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York. She began her performing career in her teenage years.
Career
J Records (2000–2002)
In 2000, Olivia 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,[3] and "Are U Capable". The album debuted at #55 on the Billboard 200.
G-Unit (2004–2007)
Olivia was signed to G-Unit from 2004 to 2007. Her best known song from this period is "Candy Shop" with 50 Cent. She also released the singles "So Sexy" and "Twist It" (with Lloyd Banks) on the label.
2007–present
In 2007, it was announced Olivia and G-Unit Records had parted ways. Her second studio album Behind Closed Doors was shelved, but leaked a year later on several mixtape websites.[4] In 2009, Olivia did a feature for Congolese singer Fally Ipupa on his song "Chaise Électrique" which was on the top of the Congolese and African Hits. On April 12, 2011, she released her first music video for "December" the first single from her then-upcoming album, Show The World. The song peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart, higher than her G-Unit debut single, "Twist It".
In December 2011, she released her second single "Walk Away". During this time, she became a cast member on VH1's Love & Hip Hop, which chronicled her career struggles as an independent artist.
Olivia declined a record deal from label EMI and in April 2012, signed a deal with Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music. She has since released two promotional songs: "Soldier Girl" (featuring Mavado) and "Sun Don't Shine" (featuring Sean Kingston).[5][6] In 2013, Olivia's song "Where Do I Go from Here?" hit iTunes at the No. 10 spot on the R&B/Soul charts.[7]
After a seven year hiatus, Olivia returned to Love & Hip Hop: New York for its tenth anniversary season.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Conspiracy X | Lisa | |
| 2015 | Supermodel | Tia Rivers | |
| The Man in 3B | Jerri |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Saturday Night Live | Herself / musical guest | Episode "Hilary Swank/50 Cent" |
| 2011–2012, 2013, 2019–present | Love & Hip Hop: New York | Herself | Main role (seasons 1–2) Supporting role (season 3, 10–present) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 50 Cent: Bulletproof | Additional Voices |
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Shorty Wanna Ride" | Young Buck |
| "Let Me In" | ||
| "On Fire" | Lloyd Banks | |
| "I'm So Fly" | ||
| "Karma" | ||
| "How We Do" | The Game | |
| 2005 | "Candy Shop" | 50 Cent |
| "Window Shopper" | ||
| "Hustler's Ambition" | ||
| "Outta Control" | ||
| "Just a Lil Bit" | ||
| "Curious" | Tony Yayo | |
| "So Seductive" | ||
| "Look at Me Now / Bonafide Hustler" | Young Buck |
References
- Ogunnaike, Lola (October 2005). Sole Sister. Vibe. Vibe Media Group. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved September 24, 2007.
- Olivia Speaks On Why She Really Left G-Unit!. YouTube. 3 November 2009.
- Artist Chart History. Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2007.
- "Behind Closed Doors (the Album We Never Received) Mixtape by Olivia Hosted by DJ Tre'i Starzz, G-unit, DJ Whoo Kid". www.datpiff.com. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- HipHopDX (30 April 2012). "Olivia Signs With Jerry Wonda's Wonda Music Label, New Album On The Way". HipHopDX.
- "New Music: Olivia f/ Sean Kingston – 'Sun Don't Shine'". Rap-Up.
- "Olivia Discusses Kissing Maino, New Boyfriend And Love & Hip Hop Drama". Necole Bitchie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-06.
- "Video: Super Trailer - VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: New York" - Premiering Monday, December 16 at 8PM | TheFutonCritic.com". www.thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
