"The Walls" | |
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Promotional single by Mario featuring Fabolous | |
Released | September 23, 2011 |
Recorded | 2011 |
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Length | 3:09 |
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"The Walls" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Mario, featuring guest vocals from rapper American Fabolous. The song was released in the United States as a Digital download on September 23, 2011, as an intended single for Mario's fifth studio album but the song was scrapped in favor of new material.
In an interview with Rap-Up TV, Mario revealed details on the new single and the album. [1] Mario explained that the first single really pays homage to women who are comfortable with being sexy outside and they’re sexy with their men when they get home. [2] This would be the last single that Mario released from the now-defunct J Records.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Walls" (featuring Fabolous) | 3:09 |
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 58 |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | September 23, 2011 [4] | Digital download | RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment |
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