Main One
R&B veteran Mario has signed a deal with Epic Records in partnership with his imprint, New Citizen. It’s his first major-label deal in nearly a decade and his return to Sony Music Entertainment, the parent company of Epic Records. He was previously signed to RCA Records but left in the early 2010s to pursue his independent journey.
“Right now, Epic comprises some of the greats in the music game like Sylvia Rhone and Ezekiel Lewis. I’ve been independent for eight years, so this is definitely a new chapter for me and New Citizen,” says Mario about his new label home. “We’re going to be one of the chariots for R&B, and we’re bringing it back.”
To celebrate his new deal with Epic Records, Mario has reissued his single “Main One” with fresh verses from rappers Lil Wayne and Tyga. (The original version of “Main One,” released in July 2022, featured Tory Lanez. However, the song has since been removed from all streaming platforms.)
