Turning Point EXPLICIT LYRICS Mario

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  • Release Date: 12/07/2004
  • Sales Rank: 40,132
  • Label: J-RECORDS
  • UPC: 828766188523

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Turning Point

1LISTEN18 / Cassidy 3:46
2LISTENLet Me Love You 4:09
3LISTENCouldn't Say No 3:49
4LISTENBoom 4:06
5LISTENHow Could You 3:56
6LISTENGirl I Need 3:44
7LISTENCall the Cops 3:34
8LISTENHere I Go Again 3:21
9LISTENNikes Fresh Out the Box 4:31
10LISTENDirections 4:11
11LISTENLike Me Real Hard 4:50
12LISTENShakedown 3:33
13LISTENLet Me Love You Remix 4:28

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Editorial Reviews

Two years after getting his foot in the door of contemporary urban music with a straight-faced cover of Biz Markie's "Just a Friend," Mario returned with his sophomore album, Turning Point, and its money lead single, "Let Me Love You." Produced and co-written by Scott Storch, fresh off the summertime success of his "Lean Back" chart-topper for Terror Squad, "Let Me Love You" has all the makings of a gigantic urban hit. It's by far the best song Mario has yet recorded, and it's one of the best contemporary R&B songs of the year, right up there with the best offerings of Usher, Alicia Keys, and company. However, there's not much else on Turning Point that comes close to matching the balladic magic of "Let Me Love You." The other immediate highlight is "Boom," a by-the-numbers rewrite of Usher's "Yeah," which likewise boasts Lil Jon's trademark production, a guest rap cameo (from Juvenile, in this case), a dance club theme, and a catchy, simple one-syllable refrain. There's also an album-closing remix of "Let Me Love You" that aims for the streets, featuring grown-up raps by Jadakiss and T.I. as well as a much edgier yet still infectious beat. Some of the slower songs like "How Could You" are quite likable, in a quiet storm sort of way. Above all, though, it's "Let Me Love You" and its remix that make Turning Point a noteworthy effort for this teenager and a fine second album overall. Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

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Turning Pointby Anonymous

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April 21, 2005: Mario proves he has matured into a well rounded young man. His vocals have matured, as well as his image, look and style. "Let Me Love You", "How Could You" and "Like Me Real Hard" really establish him as a artist. "Usher, Jr." would be a name to fit him as a true compliment to his talent and not as a copy cat. Mario has increased his lyrical range to put you in his shoes of whatever the situation may be. Although "Nikes Fresh out the Box" did nothing for me, the album is TIGHT!! Much love, respect and success for this rising young man.

Turning Pointby Anonymous

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April 15, 2005: Don't get me wrong, the young man can sing...but there's something missing in this album. He has a harder edged feel and all the beats on this album sounded Old School 80's. I was so confused by the beats, especially when he was snapping or cursing. It seemed out of place. The Nike song is a "Next" for me. I would never listen to that more than once. Famous people doing the advertising thing gets old quickly (yeah, Busta and Nelly got the "Next" button too. I liked it better when Petey Pablo just added his advertising as a quip at the end. Dedicating a whole song to a shoe is kinda lame). Anyway, the old school feel took me back to grammar school, but it didn't make me enjoy it anymore or less. I would really like to see him produce his own album. I get the feeling his beats would be much better and they would fit his style. His words worked, but they didn't match the music. It seemed like somebody had to talk him into doing every song...but I could be wrong.


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