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[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3660272&w=425&h=350&fv=]World Premiere, Pt. I: “Thinkin’ About You” – Mario

The Runners have taken Mario‘s name literally on their latest collaboration, “Thinkin’ About You.” Applying a beeping Super Mario Bros. tune behind a vox-y synth and Mario’s falsetto, The Runners have finally got their hit. The video for the single finds Mario serenading his lost love throughout the streets of London, England – a setting fit for such a regal beat. Now that Usher’s reign has passed, Michael’s gone, and Ne-Yo’s in the studio, Mario may finally catch his break. I’m happy the SoundZ-produced “Emergency Room” duet with Rihanna made the album, but sad it’ll never see a single release. The track which leaked after the Rihanna-Brown fiasco last Grammy season (but recorded prior to the incident) was too close to the police report to ever receive radio play. I’ve included it below so you can hear the hit that never had a chance. (Speaking of Ri-Ri, it’s been confirmed: her next album hits stores November 23, 2009.)

World Premiere, Pt. II: “Emergency Room” – Mario & Rihanna