Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige (born January 11, 1971) grew up in the projects of Yonkers, New York. A random decision to record a cover of “Caught Up in the Rapture” by Anita Baker in a pop-up recording booth at a mall led MJB to getting signed by Uptown Entertainment. After providing background vocals on Father MC’s hit single “I’ll Do 4 U” in 1990, a young intern at Uptown named Sean “Puffy” Combs ended up executive producing Mary’s 1992 debut album What’s The 411?. Fusing hip-hop beats with Mary’s soulful voice earned her the nickname “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul”. She followed up her debut with a string of critically acclaimed albums, including 1994’s My Life and 1997’s Share My World, as well as hit singles such as “Not Gon' Cry,” “Family Affair,” “Be Without You,” and “Just Fine.” She also collaborated with rappers on a number of tracks, including Jay-Z’s “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” Ghostface Killah’s “All That I Got is You,” Wyclef’s “911,” Common’s “Come Close,” and Method Man’s “I’ll Be There for You/All I Need to Get By,” which was a platinum hit and won the two of them a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group. MJB has become one of this generation’s most successful R&B artists, selling millions of albums worldwide and winning numerous awards. She has amassed an impressive 9 Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album for The Breakthrough and Best R&B Song for “Be Without You” in 2007. She also branched out into acting, an avenue where she has also won awards for her performance in the 2017 film Mudbound. On February 13, 2022, Mary performed during Dr. Dre’s historic Super Bowl LVI halftime show in Inglewood, California, along with Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Eminem—two days after the release of her album Good Morning Gorgeous. The Super Bowl performance would later land all the artists an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Variety Special category. In 2024, Mary J. Blige was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Related performers: MC Lyte , Janet Jackson , Ariana Grande , SWV

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Albums & EPs

2017

Strength of a Woman

Strength of a Woman

Love Yourself produced by Kanye West
It's Me produced by Rico Love
Glow Up produced by Missy Elliott , DJ Khaled
Telling the Truth produced by BADBADNOTGOOD , KAYTRANADA
Hello Father produced by Hit-Boy

2016

Hidden Figures: The Album

Hidden Figures: The Album

Surrender produced by Pharrell Williams
Runnin' produced by Pharrell Williams
Crave produced by Pharrell Williams
Able produced by Pharrell Williams
Apple produced by Pharrell Williams
Crystal Clear produced by Pharrell Williams
Mirage produced by Pharrell Williams
Isn't This The World produced by Pharrell Williams , The Neptunes
Jalapeño produced by Pharrell Williams
I See A Victory produced by Pharrell Williams

2011

My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)

My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)

Someone To Love Me (Naked) produced by Puff Daddy
Mr. Wrong produced by Rico Love
Next Level produced by Rico Love
Irreversible produced by Harmony Samuels
Midnight Drive produced by Rico Love

2009

STRONGER withEach Tear

STRONGER withEach Tear

Stronger produced by Hit-Boy

2007

Growing Pains

Growing Pains

Shake Down produced by Kuk Harrell
Stay Down produced by Kuk Harrell
Roses produced by Kuk Harrell
Smoke produced by Kuk Harrell
Come to Me (Peace) produced by Kuk Harrell
Feel Like a Woman produced by Kuk Harrell
Just Fine produced by Kuk Harrell
Till the Morning produced by Pharrell Williams , Kuk Harrell , The Neptunes

2006

Reflections (A Retrospective)

Reflections (A Retrospective)

My Life '06 produced by Puff Daddy

2005

The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough

No One Will Do produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Good Woman Down produced by 9th Wonder
MJB Da MVP produced by Cool & Dre

2003

Love & Life

Love & Life

Love & Life Intro produced by Puff Daddy
Let Me Be the 1 produced by Puff Daddy
Love at First Sight produced by Puff Daddy
Don't Go (Love & Life) produced by Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie , Puff Daddy
Not Today produced by Dr. Dre
Press On produced by Puff Daddy
Finally Made It (interlude) produced by Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie , Puff Daddy
Didn't Mean produced by J Dilla , Puff Daddy
Ultimate Relationship (A.M.) produced by Puff Daddy
Willing & Waiting produced by Puff Daddy
When We produced by Puff Daddy
All My Love produced by Puff Daddy
It's a Wrap produced by Puff Daddy
Special Part of Me produced by Puff Daddy
Free (Interlude) produced by Puff Daddy
Feel Like Makin' Love produced by Puff Daddy
Message in Our Music (Interlude) produced by Puff Daddy
Ooh! produced by Puff Daddy
Friends produced by Puff Daddy

2001

No More Drama

No More Drama

No More Drama (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
Never Been produced by Missy Elliott
Steal Away produced by Pharrell Williams , The Neptunes
Family Affair produced by Dr. Dre
Love produced by Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence

1997

Share My World

Round and Round produced by DJ Premier

1995

The Show (Original Soundtrack)

The Show (Original Soundtrack)

What's Up Star? produced by Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence , Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie
Everyday It Rains produced by Puff Daddy
How High produced by Erick Sermon

1994

My Life

My Life

My Life produced by Puff Daddy
Mary Jane (All Night Long) (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy , LL Cool J
Mary Jane (All Night Long) produced by Puff Daddy
I'm Goin' Down produced by Puff Daddy
You Gotta Believe produced by Puff Daddy
I'm the Only Woman produced by Puff Daddy
Don't Go produced by Puff Daddy
I Love You produced by Puff Daddy
You Bring Me Joy produced by Puff Daddy
Be Happy produced by Puff Daddy
Intro produced by Puff Daddy
Be With You produced by Puff Daddy
Mary's Joint produced by Puff Daddy
Marvin Interlude produced by Puff Daddy
I Never Wanna Live Without You produced by Puff Daddy
My Life Interlude produced by Puff Daddy
K. Murray Interlude produced by Puff Daddy

1993

What's the 411? Remix

What's the 411? Remix

Love No Limit (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
Leave A Message (Remix) produced by Erick Sermon , Puff Daddy
Reminisce (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
You Don't Have To Worry (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
Sweet Thing (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
You Remind Me (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
Changes I've Been Going Through (Teddy Riley Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
I Don't Want To Do Anything (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
Real Love (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
What's The 411? (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy

1992

What's the 411?

What's the 411?

Love No Limit produced by Puff Daddy
Leave a Message produced by Puff Daddy
What's the 411? produced by Puff Daddy
You Remind Me produced by Puff Daddy
Reminisce produced by Puff Daddy
Real Love produced by Puff Daddy
Intro Talk produced by Puff Daddy
Sweet Thing produced by Puff Daddy
I Don't Want To Do Anything produced by Puff Daddy
Slow Down produced by Puff Daddy
My Love produced by Puff Daddy
Changes I've Been Going Through produced by Puff Daddy

Singles

Everything (So So Def Remix) produced by Jermaine Dupri
I Love You (Remix) produced by Puff Daddy
Be Happy (Bad Boy Butter Mix) produced by Puff Daddy
Family Affair (Remix) produced by Dr. Dre