Meeting the Challenge...

Y'all really want me to win this thing! I practiced day and night to make up for last week and it paid off!!!!! I know the cape was over the top, but you gotta try everything once. That move was a lot harder to learn than it looked. Trust me! Those judges can be tough to please, but as long as we know I gave it everything I had that is what counts.Thanks for checking me out on Regis & Kelly and all the great feedback. I give every show 200% and I'm glad it shows through. Oh, I like all of your suggestions for my song list when I go on the road. I think I can get most of them in the set, but don't be mad at me if I miss 1 or 2. It's only because they give me a certain time limit. I'd be up there for 2 hours if someone didn't tell me it was time to go........ When I make that connection with the audience, it's tough for me to end it. I can't announce the dates yet, but I should be able to any day now. Keep checking back and I'll make sure it's on the site. Well, it is 5am and time to start my morning radio show interviews. See how early I get up to show everyone love. LOL. I do it every Wednesday, so hit me and let me know where you are and I'll try to call your city next week. I am officially shooting my new video next week! It'll be a few weeks before I premiere it on BET and MTV, but I'll give you guys a heads up on the date. It's been a long week, but I'm looking forward to seeing yall next Monday night. Tell them to give your man a slow dance.....I keep getting all the fast intense dances, when I really want to just show everyone my smooth side. Lol - Thanks for all the love!

Peace - M

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you do that everytime you open your mouth and sing for us...i like seeing a different side to you ,so i say bring on the fast dancing..lol...and yes i see that your hard work did pay off..keep it up and i'll keep voting!!!

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" We 'Otta Be Making Love
Instead Of Breaking Up
Come On Baby Let Me Show You I'm Fo' real
(Lay In My Bed)"
...MARIO....

You're actually questioning if we want you to win??lol HELL YA.!!!

Yay boy, you will totally rock the rumba/samba man . !! Can I say I just love Music to Love song. I also responded on that thread.!!

I can't wait for Monday's show. Much success with everything man. And I can't wait for the
video. I hope you come to Toronto.(that's in Canada, in case you were wondering.Toronto??lol.just kiddin' I know you've been across the border!!) We would love to see you.Oh yay i'm really vibing right and a wrong!! You have to sing that!! .Well you don't have too,but you know what I mean.:)

Peace

#1 DWTS fan.

Hey! Mario

Hope you continue to do your thing on the dance flloor
and may you prosper in all that you do
always remember to put christ firs then everything else will follow
I just cant wait for to go on tour and I'm counting the days till monday night
by the way my sister is now an official fan of yours
I have her watch you every mondays and tuesdays on DWTS
now she just cant get enough of you
and she told me to tell you that she loves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
music for love, so if you ever stop by in philadelphia or ny
we will be there
till then, God Bless and enjoy
P.S. thanks for following up with your fans, continue to do you
love always b.

If I told you how many times I've voted for you each week......you're laugh your head off. Everything you do is magic. I'm enjoying this side of you......so keep shaking and I'll keep voting. GO TEAM KARMA!!!!! (Karina & Mario)

...Soooo Mario baby, crank dat!!!!! Hey Boo, I was just passing through and I had 2 show a bit of love back at you, and tell you again how much I'm feeling your attributes ;) LOL!!!!!!! I love ya M... so glad 2 see ya doing ya thang ;) ... Please shout us out; hit us up in Los Angeles real soon on your radio show... so very cool 2 know that you're keeping that connected... also Mario, I want 2 see you take it a little slower if possible also... some might want you 2 keep up with the intense dancing, but I would love 4 U 2 chill with it and show that smooth, mellow side of you that some might not yet know about...:lol:...Hey, y'know one of your girls from the valley have been @ the Dancing with the Stars live taping and she'll probably be one of them who's going 2 say Mario should be doing his slow groove for the viewers ::lol::... gotta respect her game; can't complain (lol) but nevertheless, just keep doing it right, aiight!!!
I'll be looking 4ward 2 seeing you do it Monday... crank dat ::lol:: doing it up @ the rehearsals cuz I got the 3rd gear in drive cranking it ... LOL Mario... ;) ;) ;)...
Peace~~~
J'marie @>

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...But y'know what Baby... the challenge was...??? ...;) @>-------------

LOL yea, the cape was a bit much but trying something new is what this whole competition is about!! So keep on with that attitude, your TRUE fans will be behind you no matter what. And yes, a slow dance would be great, just don't get too close on Karina or I'll cry b/c I'm jealous :-) Once again, I can't wait for you to go on tour, I hope your the main headliner too! Watch my you tube video (it's a response to your Win a Dance with Mario video) and respond! God Bless!!
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******JaY******

HI, MARIO I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOU ON OUR RADIO STATION IN CHICAGO(WGCI 107.5),AND PLEASE GIVE LOVE TO ME( SHIVONDA ADAMS) IT WOULD MEAN EVERY THING IN THE WORLD TO ME. THANK YOU, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK(DANCING WITH THE STARS).I WILL BE VOTING FOR YOU NEXT MONDAY.

P.S TELL THE JUDGES QUIT HATIN

Mario, I couldn't resist sayin that. I'm liked the cape in your gig the other night, but I wish I could have went to the Crustacean's with you while I was minutes away from the place. I'm sad they told me too late :(( I cried myself to sleep that night. You were enjoying yourself with the music for love and I was cryin out for you, anyway, ho hum, your dancin is a good look and I'm happy I get to enjoy it as much as I do. as much as we all do!! I know a few feel as I do about you and it's all good. Thanx for the heads up on everything and all that!! and Thanx for answerin my question,, it means a lot to me!!

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"I'm listen to Turnin Point and showerin with love all over again"
(new music of me on the horizon) *lol*

I've been watching the site all week for this, then I go to lunch and you log on!

Congratulations on another triumph on DWTS. The judges are playa hatin' but we all know they see the ginormous talent you have. Jus keep doing' whatcha doin' and keepin' it real. We don't just want you to win, we know you will do it.

So, so, excited for you, Mario!!! We have enjoyed all the sneak peaks at you out there in LaLa-land -- on videos, pix, and all the news sound bytes. Hope you are having a marvelous time, but also that you are keeping up your health -- your spirit will carry you through, cuz you are a phenomenal blessing to so many of us. Everyday, I cannot wait to see what's going on with you next.

Come to the DC Area -- anywhere like B'more, DC, VA. I will even travel a reasonable distance! I've already told my girlz to get ready! Radio Stations: Steve Harvey Show on 96.3 or Tom Joyner on 102.3. Tell us when to call in for your new single.

Luv GO so much. The music is powerfully addictive. Can't wait for MFL single and video. Thanks for letting us to "watch." Hehehe....:)

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Deli

Hey Mario,
I'm thinking of a better way to start this without screaming "I love you so much!!!!!!". Okay, now that its said and done, I'd like to mention how proud I am of you that ur on the show, at the start I didnt know how to take it, but ur confidence has won me over and I have been ploughing those votes in. lol @ ploughing, the word makes me think of *ahem* crazy things.
Anyway, I adore u so much. U know am in the UK, and I be staying up really late to plough (lol) in them votes cos of the time difference. Its all love, but u owe a sista one :-)

Also, am glad that the video for M4L is airing soon, that is such a sexy song, talk about making love sensually to a woman without any hands *bites juicy lower lip* haha! I'm so excited u'll be on the road again but I have a personal question. Will you be coming to the U.K? I must be the only one who hasn't seen u perform live, and am not happy about it. I wanna see you, please!!!
Please come to the U.K Mario, please please, even it means ur performing just for me. lol. I wish. I would so love to see you boo.
Have a lovely weekend boo, and I'll see u Monday!
Kisses,
Naomie
xxx

I think you are doing great keep up the good work sexy i would love to see you win dancing with the stars what radio show due you come on in the a.m on wed. would love to hear what you have to say- also cannot wait to see the next viedo. ( the city i am in is seattle )

take care & i will still continue to vote for you on dancing with the stars
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JANICE L.

You are an exceptionally talented dancer and all around performer...There's nothing u do that I won't support you in....We be Virgos dude, we gotta represent lol Anyways love the cd, love the performances on DWTS, and most of all Love You...
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Virgo Loves Mario D. Barrett :)~

I try to stay awake to watch the show but being that I have a new schedule and I get up every morning at 3:30am to go to work, I just cant do it. But from the feedback you're getting.. its CLEAR that you're doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

n e who boo wats good...your great on dancing with the stars...im so proud of you....you know i vote every week i am not playing...they ain't kicking you off no where lol. so keep practicing and im soooo hype about the new video...im patiently waiting for it. i love every thing you do and you too so please show me some love. if you wanna check to see who i am go to my myspace....just want you to see the face of the woman who loves ya much lol...n e who its myspace.com/bignbusty04....love you boo god bless stay safe and keep on persevering - Amanda

I heard and then saw on the Insider you and Karina are doing US mag next week. Wow. Congrats. You are 'bout to blow up "G". Congrats.You are getting alot alot of exposure.Good press. It couldn't have happen to a better person. Honestly. Not that I know you , but from the little that you've shown to your fans, you are the real deal.Good things come to those who wait. You had your trials and you survived the rough waters and now riding the waves. Again couldn't have happen to a nicer person. Please, Please remember to stay humble, because as fast as the RISE is , the fall comes just as fast and hard.

peace

#1 DWTS Fan

BTW: please try to make it to Toronto :).

HellO Mario, Your doing great on the dance floor. The judges are tough. So show they what your capeable of. Love You!
From your biggest fan
Darnelle Louis

You even have my teachers talking about how great u r!...(that is really wierd) But evry1 n my school knos i luv me some Mario! lol>> Whn u announced u were going 2 b on DWTS evrybdy kept coming up to me n i gave evrybdy the same reaction!! OMG!!! lol ure doing great honey...keep it up im right behind u!

Tour songs,
Let me love u
Just a friend
Cryin out for me
How do i breathe
Braid my hair
music for love

You just keep working hard like your doing and leave the voting to us. Several of us "Mega Fans" are voting like mad women.....lol We have your back! Your gonna win this thing! I would soo love to see you waltz with poise and grace, mixed with a little savvy and sexy. Umm Umm, that would be some serious visual intercourse..lol. But can't wait to see you here in Philly. I missed you at the Music Conference but Ryan Leslie held it down.
But all in all Mario a.k.a. Mr. Boy Wonder himself....we love you deeply and always know that you as a man and musician are without a doubt appreciated!

**QUESTION*** How sexy is the Music 4 Love video? Real sexy we hope...lol

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"Life is best lived Giving Love and Sharing responsibility"
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:::Listening 2::::Prince ~ "When 2 are in Love":::::

We cannot wait for your tour dates to be announced, so those of us who have not had the pleasure of experiencing the "connection" you make with your audience can enjoy you in a personal way! We're loving the videos, the pictures, the GO CD, the DWTS performances -- but these cannot take the place of a live experience.

Thanks for reaching out to us. It means a lot to be appreciated as fans, but you make it so easy b'cuz of how down to earth you are with us!

Smooches!

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Deli

LOL, I was just playing........You did a wonderful job on Monday, usually I would have a critique but this time I thought you did an amazing job, Loved the cape. As for the judges, you should know they are going to hate on you cause your MARIO the Boy Wonder ;). I would love to see you do a slow dance but then that would mean you'd be all up on Karina, I'm not to sure if I'd like that very much :), seriously keep up the good work and I'll keep the votes coming. Best of luck on Monday.

Love Ya,
~Ms. Jones~

P.S. I can't wait to see the video for "Music for Love", that's a hot song and I'm sure the video will be just that.

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"Let no man pull you low enough to hate him."
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
for "The quality, not the longevity of ones life is what is important."
---Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.---

I am so gllad to see that u made it another around, you can do it Mario. And plus anything that u do turns it gold. U work really hard. Like ur said This is the music for love. and my love is like sweet music to ur ears. U can dance very well. I just love watching the way u move so smooth across the floor. And don't let them judges put u down they just have titles, they have no clue if u asdk me about jugding cuz If I was a judge @ that competion u would get high scores. U deserved to get high scores cuz u push urself to the limit. i know u will win this. Cuz I am going to be voting all the time Me and my mother. I really only watching it cuz u are on it. But I am looking forward to see ur new video. I already know that its going to be off the charts. Mario thanks so much for lovin ur fans. Especially Me. I appreaciate u so much. I hope one day I get a phone call from u or at least get to meet u up close. U are so perfect in ever aspect.. All Good is coming ur way. I might be a 20 years old but we have things in common. I am going tell one right now, We both love & cherish our Mothers. And by the way that was my mother who left u messages. She loves also. LOL I think me& u we get along just fine. Luv ur fan, friend,and much more if we ever met up close. Yeah I am going to continue to leave u messages to lift up ur spirits. Hope u listen them & i hope they help ease ur day or mind.

Whats up Mario...Im a big fan of yours and I log on when I can being that I'm deployed in Southwest Asia. I have to be honest, I haven't seen any of your Dancing with Stars performances but its only by default. I don't access to a tv, you know being in the desert can get crazy at times. But enough of that, I know you are doing well on the show by the reviews and responses from your other fans. Well give a shout to all of us deployed serving our country. Be cool and good luck on the show, I know you will do well. Be easy!

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neworleansrep

MARIO DARLING OFKOZ YOU ARE DOING THE BEST.......THE JUDGES; COMMENTS SHOULDNT KEEP YOU WORRIED RATHER THAN ENCOURAGE YOU...WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU 300% OK.....
DAMN ICANT WAIT FOR YOUR VIDEO MARIO AM SURE ITS GON BE A VERY BIG HIT.........I HOPE THE CONCEPTS I SUGGESTED WILL BE ON YOUR VIDEO...AM SO EXCITED..AM SO EXCITED FOR YOUR TOUR ASWELL I HOPE YOU COME TO OMAHA...BOY I WILL BE GLAD..OTHER WISE I WILL KEEP PRAYING FOR YOU
I LOVE YOU AND BELIVE IN YOU MARIO
ITS YOUR SOULMATE

Hey boo! LOL. I just wanna commend u on ur performances on Dancing with the stars, wow u're good! and I'm so proud of u. I can not wait to see the 'music for love' video, I just hope it's great, because I'm really excited about it. I tried voting for u online but it seems like one can only vote if they're in America since it required a zip code, sadly I'm in the U.K. Someone wrote in a comment that u should come to the U.K, and I agree with that person, u should, I'd love to see u perform sometime. Also, I do hope ur mom's better now and I love the fact that u take time out of ur busy schedule to reply to ur fans and stuff, that's really cool. With all that said, good luck with everything and just keep being u, ok, love u to bits.....*peace*..........

Hi Mario, I see that you're keeping it straight hood like cause you know what I like lol, but thanks much for answering my question too. I caught you on the radio the other morning and it was so nice waking up to you like that. Shhhh, I won't tell anybody about the morning thing you did for me ;) ;).. that's our little secret, ok? ;) ;) lol
You and I have the real connection, baby and that's what's up!!!!! Oh my goodness, I'm jacking your girl's swag on this one lol. And you know I'm not a swag jacker lol, but how's everything, Mario? Good, you good? I'm going to be coming to L.A. soon..I'll be doing work out there.
Love.
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.:The Power of LOVE is BiGGeR than BoTh of US:.

If you want to vote for mario. You can. Just put in a US Zipcode. I know a few:
90210(so obvious lol) or 19808 or 12189 or 10473

We are furious at the way you are being treated on the show. Len should apologize to you and your fans because I think his comments are way too personal. How unprofessional.

We don't care what they are saying about you and Karina. We care about you, and that you have worked so hard to learn these dances and have shined every time.

When this show is over, come on back home where you belong. You have much support and love over here!

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Deli

I think you're an amazing person all round. Whether you're dancing or singing or acting it shows how much effort you put into what u do. I think the judges are a bit hard sometimes but thats how u get to a point of perfection. getting that criticism and swallowing it in stride then spitting it back at the judges in the form of a better performance the next week.
i disagree with you though....we've seen smooth Mario....you're voice is heaven and the passion is there but i def. like seeing the Mario who is just raw sexy. Its like you're on fire when you're dancing.
You make me feel to start dancing again.Whatever they throw at you just keep giving it your all because you're def not a quitter. That amazing inner strength you have is surely an asset to u in the competition. Much Love and Blessings hun

KK