Mary J. Blige
Artist Type: Person
Artist Born:
1971
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Artist Biography
R&B soul artist Mary Jane Blige was born January 11th, 1971, in Yonkers, New York.
When her debut album, What's the 411?, hit the street in 1992, critics and fans alike were mesmerized by its powerful combination of her modern R&B rendition of the classic soul aesthetic; also mixed with an edgy rap sound that glanced off of the pain and grit of Mary J. Blige's Yonkers, NY, childhood. Called alternately the new Chaka Khan or new Aretha Franklin, Blige had little in common stylistically with either of those artists, but like them, she helped adorn soul music with new textures and flavors that inspired a whole generation of musicians. She would quickly be crowned "the Queen of Hip Hop-Soul"; leaving Aretha the title "Queen of Soul". Blige's title reflecting both her powerful soul vocals, and added Hip Hop flavor.
Artist Discography
Albums
Growing Pains (4 February 2008)
Love & Life (2003)
Mary (17 August 1999)
My Life (1995)
No More Drama (27 August 2001)
Share My World (22 April 1997)
The Breakthrough (12 December 2005)
What's the 411? (1992)
Singles
Be Happy (1994)
Be Without You (August 2006)
Everything (1997)
Family Affair (2000)
I'm Goin' Down (April 1995)
Just Fine (30 October 2007)
Mary Jane (1995)
Missing You (17 November 1997)
MJB Da MVP (18 December 2006)
Natural Woman (1995)
Not Gon' Cry (19 March 1996)
Real Love (1992)
Reminisce (1992)
You Remind Me