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| Released | October 5, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
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Dancing Shadows is the fifth studio album from American singer and songwriter Mario, released on October 5, 2018.[1] The release of the album marks the first under the singer's own imprint New Citizen Music, in partnership with EMPIRE Distribution.[2][3][4] Dancing Shadows is the first project by the singer that features his own songwriting on every track.[5]
The album serves as a follow-up to his fourth album D.N.A. (2009) and his first studio effort in almost a decade. It was executive produced by Mario and English producer Jake Gosling, with additional producers xSDTRK, Daecolm, Pham, J Warner, P2J and Ryan McDermott.
The album's lead single, "Drowning" was released on July 20, 2018, along with the accompanying music video, while the second single, "Dancing Shadows" was released on September 14, 2018, and also includes an accompanying music video.[6]
The album didn't make an impact on the US Billboard 200. To further promote the album, Mario appeared as an opening act for B2K on The Millennium Tour.
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- ^ "Mario Returns With New Single Drowning And Album On The Horizon 'Dancing Shadows' – Essence". Essence.
- ^ "Mario Announces First Album in Almost 10 Years, Talks New Music and the State of R&B [INTERVIEW]". Okayplayer. July 20, 2018.
- ^ "Mario's new album inspired by his fascination with shadows – Music News". ABC News Radio.
- ^ "Mario Talks 2020 Version of "Let Me Love You", Working with Scott Storch & Reflecting on Discography (Exclusive Interview)".
- ^ "MUSIC VIDEO: MARIO – DANCING SHADOWS". WeUpOnItHipHop.com. September 16, 2018.