Jan 19, 2006 The remix featuring Olivia is the third single from her unreleased album, Behind Closed Doors. It is also featured in the 2006 edition of 50 Cent’s 2005 album, The Massacre. 'Best Friend' by 50 Cent sampled Valerie Simpson's 'Silly, Wasn't I'. Listen to both songs on WhoSampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. If i was your best friend, i want you round all the time (i want you round me all the time) can i be your best friend, if you promise youll be mine (girl promise youll be mine).
- 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. In 2007, it was announced Olivia and G-Unit Records had parted ways.
- It's my tape man, listen to my tape Woo! If I was your best friend, I want you 'round all the time (I want you 'round me all the time) Can I be your best friend, if you promise you'll be mine (Girl promise you'll be mine) Please say he's just a friend (Uh huh) now girl let's not pretend (Come on) Either he is or he ain't your man (Ha Ha!) please say he's just a friend If I was your best.
Olivia performing in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Olivia Theresa Longott |
| Also known as | O.O., Lady O |
| Born | February 15, 1980 (age 40) 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 |
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 VH1reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.
Early life[edit]
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[edit]
J Records (2000–2002)[edit]
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)[edit]
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[edit]
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]
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After a seven year hiatus, Olivia returned to Love & Hip Hop: New York for its tenth anniversary season.[8]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums
- Olivia (2001)
Filmography[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ^Ogunnaike, Lola (October 2005). Sole Sister. Vibe. Vibe Media Group. ISSN1070-4701. 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.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Olivia (singer). |
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- Olivia on IMDb
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