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O (Omarion song)

"O" is a song by American singer Omarion. It was released on August 17, 2004, as the lead single from his debut album of the same name. "O" was the first choice for Omarion's debut single in the UK and was picked over "Touch", which was the original choice for his first UK single. The song was Omarion's first hit as a solo artist, peaking at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached numbers 12 and 24 on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts respectively. The song also charted in New Zealand and the UK, peaking at numbers 18 and 47 respectively.

"O"
Single by Omarion
from the album O
ReleasedAugust 17, 2004 (2004-08-17)
Recorded2004
Length4:40 (album), 4:10 (radio)
LabelEpic/Sony
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Omarion singles chronology
"O"
(2004) 		"Touch"
(2005)
Music video
"O" on YouTube

Chart performance

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"O" debuted at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of January 22, 2005.[1] Eight weeks later, it peaked at number 27 the week of March 19, 2005 and stayed there for two weeks. It stayed on the chart for twenty weeks.[2]

Music video

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Directed by Chris Stokes (who previously directed Omarion in the 2004 film You Got Served),[3] the video features Omarion going over to a girl's house and getting intimate with her. Intercut are scenes of Omarion dancing on the roof of an apartment with his friends, a woman or by himself. The video won the BET Award for Viewer's Choice at the BET Awards 2005.[4]

Live performances

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Omarion first performed "O" and "Touch" at the 2005 BET Awards on July 28, 2005. The performance was Military-themed with Omarion and the dancers dressed in Army outfits.[5] He performed the song again at the 2005 American Music Awards on November 22, 2005, as part of a medley with Bow Wow's "Like You" and "Let Me Hold You".[6]

Awards and nominations

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The song was nominated for Choice Music: Make-Out Song at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, losing to "Oh" by Ciara featuring Ludacris.[7]

Track listing

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UK - CD: 1

  1. "O" (album version)
  2. "O" (Jiggy Joint remix)

UK - CD: 2

  1. "O" (album version)
  2. "O" (Jiggy Joint remix)
  3. "O" (Urban clean remix) (featuring Ray Cash)
  4. "O" (video)
  • Includes a poster

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from the liner notes of O.[8]

Recording
Personnel
  • The Underdogs – producer
  • Tank – co-producer, background vocals
  • Dave "Natural Love" Russell – recording, editing, mixer
  • Dabling "Hobby Boy" Harward – editing
  • Kevin Mahoney – assistant engineer
  • Eric Dawkins – background vocals

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States November 22, 2004 (2004-11-22) Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio Epic [20]

References

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  1. ^ Whitmire, Margo (January 13, 2005). "Mario's 'Love' Still No. 1 On Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  2. ^ "Omarion - O". aCharts.co. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "Chris Stokes". mvdbase.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  4. ^ Baltin, Steve (June 29, 2005). "Fugees Surprise at BET Awards". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  5. ^ "Omarion's Touch". BET. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  6. ^ "Breaking News - Captivating Combos Added to "2005 American Music Awards"". The Futon Critic. Futon Media. November 8, 2005. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  7. ^ "The Teen Choice Awards". FOX. Archived from the original on January 8, 2006. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  8. ^ O (booklet). Epic Records. Sony Urban Music. 2004. EK 92818.
  9. ^ "Omarion – O". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  12. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  13. ^ "Omarion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  14. ^ "Omarion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  15. ^ "Omarion Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  16. ^ "Omarion Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  17. ^ "2005 Urban Top 40" (PDF). Music Week. January 14, 2006. p. 22. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  18. ^ "Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - 2005". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 3, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
  19. ^ "American single certifications – Omarion – O". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
  20. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1582. November 19, 2004. p. 21. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
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