Mario talks about future goals, how he feels about Taylor Swift and his 4th album, D.N.A.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Pikesville, Randallstown, Gwynn Oak, Mario (real name is Mario Dewar Barrett) is a POP/R&B singer and dancer.

Discovered at age eleven, some of his hit singles are "Just a Friend 2002" (2002), "Let Me Love You" (2004), "Crying Out for Me" (2007), and "Break Up" (2009).

Mario has released albums "Mario" in 2002, "Turning Point" in 2004, "Go!" in 2007, and "D.N.A." in 2009.

In films, Mario has co-starred in "Step Up" (opposite Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan), "Freedom Writers" (opposite Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn and Patrick Dempsey) and "Destination Fame."

On TV, Mario was a contestant on season six of Dancing with the Stars with dancer and previous Sidewalks guest, Karina Smirnoff.

In this 2009 interview with SIDEWALKS host Rafael Siegel, Mario talks about liking music at age 4; which recording artists he would like to duet with; and his 4th album,  "D.N.A."