Mario makes a return to the Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart after a six-year absence.
The Grammy-nominated singer’s latest single, “Space,” launches at No. 20 on this airplay chart, led by Mary J. Blige‘s “Breathing” featuring Fabolous this week.
It marks Mario’s eighth chart entry since his first appearance in December 2004 with “Let Me Love You.”
The platinum-selling hit, co-written by Ne-Yo and Scott Storch and produced by Storch, reached its peak at No. 2 on this chart. During the week of March 5, 2005, it was held off from the top spot by Fantasia’s “Truth Is.”
“Let Me Love You” appears on Mario’s sophomore album, Turning Point, released Dec. 7, 2004.
Mario last appeared on the Adult R&B chart in 2018 with “Drowning,” taken from his album Dancing Shadows. The R&B/pop-infused track debuted at No. 30 and reached its peak at No. 28 after five weeks on the chart.
Here is a list of Mario’s appearances on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, listed by their highest peak positions:
- “Let Me Love You,” No. 2 peak (2005)
- “How Do I Breathe,” No. 14 peak (2007)
- “Space,” No. 23 so far (2024)
- “Crying Out For Me,” No. 26 peak (2007)
- “Stranded,” No. 28 peak (2010)
- “Drowning,” No. 28 peak (2018)
- “Music For Love,” No. 33 peak (2008)
- “Fatal Distraction,” No. 35 peak (2013)
Released Sept. 27, “Space” is Mario’s first new music of the year. It’s also the lead single from his upcoming album, scheduled to arrive later this year on Epic Records.
Mario is slated to support Mary J. Blige’s For My Fans Tour in 2025. The North American tour, also featuring Ne-Yo as a special guest, consists of over 25 dates starting on Jan. 30 and concluding on April 14.
Before touring in 2025, Mario will perform at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California on Nov. 9. Keri Hilson, Lloyd and Jon B are also on the bill. Tickets are available at axs.com.
Listen to Mario’s new single, “Space,” below.
