Blige then began background vocal work for other artists on the label such as Father MC and Jeff Redd. Her career began in 1988 when she was signed to Uptown Records by its founder Andre Harrell. She has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, including one for her supporting role in the film Mudbound (2017) and another for its original song " Mighty River", becoming the first person nominated for acting and songwriting in the same year. Often referred to as the " Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and " Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, twelve NAACP Image Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards, including the Billboard Icon Award. My Life II is a testament to Blige’s continual growth as an artist and a woman.Mary Jane Blige ( / b l aɪ ʒ/ BLYZHE born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She’s a living example of perseverance in the music industry and in life. The album closes with the stirring ballad from The Help soundtrack, “The Living Proof,” which speaks volumes about Blige’s own life. Knowles-Carter aids Blige on the female anthem “Love a Woman.” Duets like that rarely happen these days, and the pairing of their voices is magic. Another standout is the duet with Beyonce. The mid-tempo “Don’t Mind” grooves effortlessly, as does “Why” featuring Rick Ross. Next up is the horn-heavy “25/8” which served as the album’s first single:īlige shines best on tracks that require the least force. She tackles another Chaka cover with her surprisingly good reworking of “Ain’t Nobody,” produced by Darkchild. With a Wu-Tang sample in the background, Blige sings of a love hurting from both parties’ inability to see eye to eye. The album opener, “Feel Inside,” pairs Blige with her “Love Is All We Need” guest, Nas. While many fans were disappointed with the uneven Stronger With Each Tear (2009), My Life II returns Blige to her soul-hop roots. No longer bound by the pain that forged My Life’s melancholy movement, My Life II reflects a happier, loving Mary. My Life II is a continuation of Blige’s epic sophomore classic from 1994. On her tenth LP, Blige gives fans more of her in a sequel for the ages. Blige’s strong church-grown vocals hugged with hip-hop cadences, giving way to the hip-hop soul genre and crowning Mary as the queen of the musical kingdom. Blige released her debut album on Uptown Records. Title: My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1)įormats: CD (standard and deluxe editions), MP3
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