Amazing Cover: "Someday at Christmas" (Mario)

Back in 1967, Stevie Wonder released his Christmas album aptly entitled Someday at Christmas and the title-track to his holiday offering would go onto become one of those evergreen holiday classics that has been reinterpreted over the years by numerous artists.

With that said, for The Best Man Holiday soundtrack, Mario tackled the Stevie Wonder holiday classic and during his visit to Rap-Up Sessions, the GRAMMY-nominated crooner offered up a live interpretation of his classic as we move into the final stretches of the Christmas season.

Therefore, watch Mario's solid performance of "Someday at Christmas" below and lookout for his forthcoming album Never 2 Late, when it's released this coming Friday, December 4th!

Amazing Cover: "Someday at Christmas" (Mario)

Back in 1967, Stevie Wonder released his Christmas album aptly entitled Someday at Christmas and the title-track to his holiday offering would go onto become one of those evergreen holiday classics that has been reinterpreted over the years by numerous artists.

With that said, for The Best Man Holiday soundtrack, Mario tackled the Stevie Wonder holiday classic and during his visit to Rap-Up Sessions, the GRAMMY-nominated crooner offered up a live interpretation of his classic as we move into the final stretches of the Christmas season.

Therefore, watch Mario's solid performance of "Someday at Christmas" below and lookout for his forthcoming album Evolve, when it's released in March of 2015

Amazing Cover: "Someday at Christmas" (Mario)

Back in 1967, Stevie Wonder released his Christmas album aptly entitled Someday at Christmas and the title-track to his holiday offering would go onto become one of those evergreen holiday classics that has been reinterpreted over the years by numerous artists.

With that said, for The Best Man Holiday soundtrack, Mario tackled the Stevie Wonder holiday classic and during his visit to Rap-Up Sessions, the GRAMMY-nominated crooner offered up a live interpretation of his classic as we move into the final stretches of the Christmas season.

Therefore, watch Mario's solid performance of "Someday at Christmas" below and lookout for his forthcoming album Evolve, when it's released in early 2014.

Album Stream: "The Best Man Holiday"

The Best Man Holiday soundtrack's live stream when for a lack of a better word "live" yesterday thanks to RCA Records and the 13-song holiday focused compilation album features those holiday classics and some new potential classics from the likes of  R. Kelly, Jordin Sparks, Mary J. Blige, Mario, Fantasia, Monica, Ne-Yo, Marsha Ambrosius, Anthony Hamilton, John Legend, Emeli Sandé, and Charlie Wilson.

With that said, The Best Man Holiday is slated to hit theaters ahead of the holiday season on November 15th, but ahead of its release date, the official soundtrack for the film is set for release on October 29th. In the meantime, take a listen below to the album in its entirety and if you like what you hear, cop the pre-order now!

New Joint: "Eyes On You" (Amy Stelle ft. Mario)

Last night, I stumbled upon a new joint from artist-on-the-rise Amy Steele who is a UK Pop/R&B songstress in the form of her Mario assisted duet "Eyes On You." While I am admittedly unfamiliar with Amy Steele, she is a newcomer on the scene who is currently studying for a medical degree in London, while at the same time preparing to release her forthcoming EP.

With that said, "Eyes On You" is a dope smooth duet between Amy and Mario and while the joint premiered more than a month ago, better late than never. Therefore, take a listen after the jump to the Knox Brown produced joint "Eyes On You" and lookout for its official release on October 6th!

Second Listen: "Music For Love" (Mario)

While Mario is currently putting the finishing touches on his "comeback" album Evolve, I am reminded of his third album Go and its last single "Music For Love." Though "Music For Love" received the single's treatment and peaked at a solid #18 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, "Music For Love" never received an official video as Mario had moved onto record his fourth album D.N.A. during the "promo" for "Music For Love."

With that said, take a second listen below to "Music For Love" and lookout for Mario's forthcoming fifth album Evolve, which is expected to be released later this year, possibly next month.

Second Listen: "Music For Love" (Mario)

While Mario is currently working on his "comeback" album possibly entitled Restoration, I am reminded of his third album Go and its last single "Music For Love." Though "Music For Love" received the single's treatment and peaked at a solid #18 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, "Music For Love" never received an official video as Mario had moved onto record his fourth album D.N.A. during the "promo" for "Music For Love." With that said, take a first or second listen below to "Music For Love" and lookout for Mario's forthcoming fifth album Restoration, which is expected to be released later this year.

Second Listen: "Music For Love" (Mario)

While Mario is currently working on his "comeback" album possibly entitled "Restoration," I am reminded of his third album "Go" and its last single "Music For Love." Though "Music For Love" received the single's treatment and peaked at a solid #18 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, "Music For Love" never received an official video as Mario had moved onto record his fourth album "D.N.A." during the "promo" for "Music For Love." With that said, take a first or second listen below to "Music For Love" and lookout for Mario's forthcoming fifth album "Restoration," which is expected to be released later this year.

New Joint: "Killa" (Mario)

While a rough version of Mario's "Killa" hit the net a while ago, a new mastered and full version of the Glass John produced joint has hit the net. Lifted as a buzz single to precede his forthcoming mixtape and fifth studio album, "Killa" is a solid "reintroduction" to the famed crooner and you can take a listen to it below!

New Joint: "Killa" (Mario)

Mario seems to be back with a "comeback"buzz single of sorts in the form of "Killa." Produced by Glass John, this solid mid-tempo buzz single that samples R. Kelly's "Your Body’s Callin’," is a great "re-introduction" to Mario and his forthcoming fifth studio LP. Take a listen below to "Killa" and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Recovery" (Mario)

Mario seems to be back with a new joint and this time it's in the form of the H-Money aka Harmony produced mid-tempo "Recovery." Mario has always had a strong and unique voice in my book and while he's faced several delays in terms of his mixtape game and forthcoming LP, it's refreshing to hear some new music from the Grammy nominated crooner. Take a listen below to "Recovery" and lookout for new music from Mario later this year.

New Joint: "Bed Love" (Mario)

It's been a minute since we've heard some new music from Mario but the Grammy-nominated crooner is back with a new joint entitled "Bed Love," which is lifted from his forthcoming mixtape "Truth To Be Told." With that said, take a listen below to "Bed Love" and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Attention" (Mario)

Mario has been hard at work on a new project and some of the joints that have hit the net from his recent studio time have been some solid joints. Added it's name to that category is the potential first single "Attention." With a flavor similar to "Let Me Love You," "Attention" might be the perfect lead single for his forthcoming studio project. Take a listen below to the smooth "Attention" below and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Give It To Me" (Mario)

Mario is back with a new joint entitled "Give It To Me," and I am really feeling the perceived live instrumentation of the track. Possibly lifted from his forthcoming effort, "Give It To Me" is a solid mid-tempo banger that has a nice two-step beat. With that said, take a listen below to Mario's latest joint and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Da Overflow" (Mario)

R&B crooner Mario is back with a new joint entitled "Da Overflow." While it doesn't sound as if the joint as been mastered yet, the song has potential and definitely has that Mario stamp that listeners have become accustomed to hearing from the singer/songwriter. With that said, listen below and lookout for his forthcoming album later this year.

Interview: Mario

R&B singer Mario recently caught up with RapUp TV at the BMI Urban Awards to talk about his forthcoming album, his upcoming new single "The Walls," which features fabulous, as well as another potential single "Roosevelt (Drop A Dime)." From the interview, it seems as if Mario will be experimenting with a more urban sound then his typical smooth crooning. With that said, peep the interview below and lookout for his forthcoming album later this year.

New Joint: "Chipped Away" (Mario)

R&B crooner Mario seems to be back with a new joint entitled "Chipped Away." Though it's not clear if this mid-tempo jam will be featured on his forthcoming project, it's a solid joint from the singer and warrants a listen or two. Listen below and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Change It Up" (Mario)

Check out this new joint from Mario entitled "Change It Up". Produced by Mario Winans, this mid-tempo joint finds Mario singing over some great production work... Enjoy!

New Joint: "Taste The Difference" (Mario)

Check out this new joint "Taste The Difference" from Mario. This mid-tempo joint from Mario is the first of  more new music from him during 2011... Enjoy!

New Joint: "Stretch" (Mario)

Check out this new joint from Mario entitled "Stretch"... Enjoy!