Olivia (singer)
Olivia Theresa Longott is an American singer, known for performing with the hip-hop group G-Unit. She is also known as a cast member on the VH1 reality television series "". Early life. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Longott is of mixed Indian, Jamaican, and Cuban descent. 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 (2000–2004). 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, 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. 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). In 2013, Olivia's song "Where Do I Go from Here?" hit iTunes at the No. 10 spot on the R&B/Soul charts. After a seven year hiatus, Olivia returned to "" for its tenth anniversary season. Discography. Studio albums