Along the way, she's lined up a string of hit singles, including Not Gon' Cry, Love Is All We Need, Seven Days, All That I Can Say, Family Affair and Just Fine.īlige released her 14th studio album Strength of a Woman in 2017. The Journey Continues (2011), A Mary Christmas (2013) and The London Sessions (2014). She is loved for her passionate, chart-topping hits like " Be Without You", " No More Drama" and " Family Affair" all of which have made her a force in music.Įach subsequent album reads like a chapter from an autobiography: Share My World (1997), Mary (1999), No More Drama (2001), Love & Life (2003), the multiple Grammy-winning and hit-spewing The Breakthrough (2005), Growing Pains (2007), Stronger with Each Tear (2009), My Life II. Blige helped redefine R&B and began forging a unique niche for herself on the more personal second album, 1994's My Life. Influenced at an early age by the music of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight, Blige brought her own gritty, urban-rooted style-fusing hip-hop, soul and honest, frank lyrics-to the forefront on her 1992 debut album What's the 411? The multi-platinum set, executive produced by Sean " Diddy" Combs, quickly spun off several hits, including two No. And in the ensuing years, the singer/songwriter has attracted an intensely loyal fan base-responsible for propelling worldwide sales of more than 50 million albums.
With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus a staggering 32 nominations), two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and a SAG nomination, among many other accolades, Blige has cemented herself as a global superstar. Blige is a figure of inspiration, transformation and empowerment making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. Iconic Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, Oscar-nominated actress, producer and philanthropist, Mary J. 'Good Morning Gorgeous' is available here: The song contains excerpts from Willie Cobbs' " You Don't Love Me" and samples from Dawn Penn's recording of "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)".
The song was produced by DJ Khaled, STREETRUNNER and Tarik Azzouz. New York, NY (Top40 Charts) " Amazing" featuring DJ Khaled was written by Blige alongside Denisia Andrews, Brittany Coney, DJ Khaled, Street Runner, Tarik Azzouz, Willie Cobbs, and Ellas McDaniels. Top 100 Greatest Hip-hop/Rap Singles Of All Time.