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The Awakening is the first mixtape by American R&B artist Omarion.

SOURCES: http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2011/05/12/omarion-releases-new-mixtape-the-awakening/

http://www.singersroom.com/news/7098/Omarion-Takes-False-Reports-About-Him-Personal-Talks-Experimenting

http://www.rap-up.com/2011/05/11/new-music-omarion-the-awakening-mixtape/

http://globalgrind.com/music/omarion-bounces-back-ollusion-and-has-awakening

http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice/press-play-freddie-gibbs-young-jeezy-diggy-1005168032.story

Background
In his own words, Omarion describes the mixtape as a liberating experience for him: “I did a lot of self-searching and figured a lot out about myself and what music should mean to people,” Omarion says via phone from Los Angeles. “After being opposed to the mixtape concept, I realized how cool it might be."

Reception
Reception for The Awakening was overwhelmingly positive.

Track listing
The following tracklist for The Awakening was confirmed by hip-hop/R&B mixtape host DatPiff.