American singer
Son of Marvin Winans , and Vickie Winans. Nephew of BeBe Winans and CeCe Winans.
His song "I Dont Wanna Know" is based on a sample of success "Ready Or Not" by The Fugees 1996, based on changes in the instrumental theme "Boadicea" by Enya 1987. Enya and their representatives are upset because Winans didnt seek approval for the sample as it was unaware that the sample of Fugees had already been used, so we reached a compromise with Enya in the credits for the song appears "Mario Winans feat. P. Diddy and Enya". And his song "Never Really Was", used a sample of success "Papa Dont Preach" Madonna of 1986.
Coming from a gospel family, Mario started playing the piano in childhood. Met Janel Bennett in 1997 through a mutual friend, Sean Combs , when Janel worked as Combss Sean Jean fashion consultant. Was engaged to her for eight years and they have a son, Jordan, who was born in 2004. He also has a daughter named Skylar with his girlfriend Joy.
Cousin of Deborah Joy Winans.
