On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by R&B singer Mario.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.Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps. -------

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