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Mario Adrian Vasquez (born July 6, 1978) is an American singer from New York City. He competed on American Idol's fourth season which aired on the FOX network in early 2005.

American Idol

After making it into the final round of twelve contestants and being widely praised by the judges, Vasquez suddenly dropped out of the competition for "family reasons" a few days before the finals started. When the press contacted his mother regarding his decision, she wasn't aware that he had made it to the finals. Vasquez was replaced by Nikko Smith who had previously been voted out.

Some believed that Vasquez quit the show in order to avoid the highly restrictive contracts that the final twelve must sign. Vasquez, however, appeared the next morning on "Good Day New York" on WNYW FOX5, and squashed rumors of a feud with "American Idol" producers or any of his competitors. "American Idol was only positive. They were only wonderful to me, from the beginning through the middle, to the end," he told the show. "It had nothing to do with the contract or anything signed with J Records." J Records is the same company that manages Idol winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino.

Post-Idol

In August of 2005, it was reported that Vazquez had signed with record executive Clive Davis and Davis' J Records. Ironically, J Records is the label that the winner of American Idol 2005 signed to. Vazquez's first album is due out in spring 2006. Vazquez's manager is Arnold Steifel, of Rod Stewart fame. He is also reportedly set to work with Houston rapper Mike Jones.

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