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Coming Soon! 'Men Love Mary: A Tribute To 'My Life''

The Month of Mary is almost over, but our celebration of Mary J. Blige isn't. The party continues tomorrow with the release of a very special project that SoulBounce has worked tirelessly to produce in honor of Mary and her...

Butta | 11/30/2009 at 2:45 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Why Men Love Mary And 'My Life'

The Post-Breakup Album is always a tricky thing to execute, particularly for female artists. Write some great songs, and you win the people's support (see: Mama's Gun). But drop some "other" shit and you have men AND women thinking, "I...

Phonte | 11/29/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

Reflections On 'My Life'

Fifteen years ago today, My Life was released and, through that collection of songs, that collection of angst, heartache and pain set to music, Mary J. Blige became our Queen. She earned that throne with that one album, slowly worked...

SoulBounce | 11/29/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: Rewind

All November long SoulBounce has been celebrating MJB the VIP during the Month of Mary in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the release of Mary J. Blige's pivotal release, My Life. We kicked off the month by breaking...

SoulBounce | 11/28/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

When Mary J. Showed Us What She Could 'Do'

You know, I feel like Kiki Shepard should be doing this post, as it seems like an old school "Apollo Legend Moment." Heh. The year was 1990. Uptown/MCA Records recording artist Father MC had just hit the scene with catchy,...

Harlem | 11/27/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

'Month Of Mary' Mix

The Month of Mary wouldn't be complete without a mix chronicling Mary J. Blige's music over the course of her career. We commissioned Todd Kelley aka The Big La to dig into MJB's crates to create a special mix for...

Butta | 11/25/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

It's Not Over 'Til Mary J. Blige Sings

It's not over! The "Month of Mary" is still going strong as we celebrate Mary J. Blige's tremendous impact on the music world by taking us on a journey through hers. The Queen of Hip Hop Soul had conquered more...

Fave | 11/25/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige's 'Seven Days' Remix Flips The Script

As the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige has built an impressive catalog of gully dance grooves and deep slow jams. But did you know that her remix game over the years is also ridiculously off the hook?...

Fave | 11/24/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

13 Reasons Why Mary J. Blige Is The Undisputed Queen Of Hip Hop Soul

No month-long homage to Mary J. Blige would in any way be complete without acknowledging her profound contribution to the genre known as Hip Hop Soul. When she was anointed its Queen by the King of Overexaggeration, Puff Daddy as...

ill Mami | 11/23/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Brings Order To The AMAs

Last night's American Music Awards telecast was a circus. Between J-Lo falling down during what was supposed to be her triumphant return to the stage and Lady Gaga's fiery piano and Rihanna's flashing lights shoulder pads, the ladies were running...

Harlem | 11/23/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Mary Has No 'Limit' On Her Love

Being introduced as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul on What's The 411? meant that there had to be better and badder remixes of your original material just like true Hip Hop singles. With Puffy at the helm, Mary J....

ill Mami | 11/22/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

All Mary Needs Is Some 'Sincerity'

Two things struck me simultaneously the other day as I was listening to DMX: firstly, DMX used to be able to get it hype and convey so many deep emotions all at once and secondly, some dude who was my...

ill Mami | 11/21/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige, Style Icon: A Retrospective

The "Month of Mary" on SoulBounce would not be complete without taking a look back on our beloved Mary J. Blige's look in the public eye. As a woman who grew up next to one of the fashion capitals of...

Alicia | 11/20/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: The Videos

No discussion about Mary J. Blige's My Life would be complete without talking about the videos that accompanied the singles from the album. Although there were only three videos made, they are as iconic as the album itself. Filmed during...

Butta | 11/19/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: 'Be Happy'

Mary J. Blige's "Be Happy" was the upbeat first single from My Life to the rest of the world of people who hadn't taken the time to delve into this overwrought, thickened with emotion of an album. To outsiders, Mary...

ill Mami | 11/18/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: 'No One Else'

Unwavering dedication--at the expense of tears, heartache and sanity--throbs in the core of any true "ride or die" type of love. When My Life dropped, Mary J. Blige had become the poster child for tormented souls battered by incredibly flawed love...

Fave | 11/17/2009 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: 'I Love You'

I wish you'd change your ways soon enough/ So we can be together/ You just don't understand good love/ But now all we have is memories...Finally, we've reached the point where Mary is just about ready to let go. I...

Harlem | 11/16/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: 'Don't Go'

Words such as "pleading," "longing," "desperation" have been used thus far to describe Mary J. Blige's seminal opus, My Life. You may be tired of reading such descriptions. I'm here to tell you that reading the rest of this post...

ill Mami | 11/13/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: 'Mary's Joint'

"Unnecessary pain (pain is pain) / Tell me who would get the blame (you know it hurts) / If we should go astray / What would we do? What could we say?" There comes a time every person's life when...

Harlem | 11/12/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15': 'Be With You'

After going down, "Be With You" brings Mary's pining up to a more predictable plane. It's a solid R&B track that's undoubtedly of its time. This is accentuated by the preceding track's wildly popular and masterfully employed anachronism (cheers, Diddy)....

Ro | 11/11/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Why 'I Am' Loving The Month Of Mary

We really picked the right month to feature Mary J. Blige. From rocking national anthems to the release of the Precious soundtrack, to the celebration of the 15th anniversary of My Life, Mary is everywhere this month. And even though...

Harlem | 11/10/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: 'I'm Goin' Down'

Though it was first popularized nearly 20 years earlier by Rose Royce, Mary's rendition of "I'm Going Down" is arguably the definitive one. This has everything to do her truth at the time. While she doesn't diverge much from...

Ro | 11/10/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'My Life' At 15: 'I Never Wanna Live Without You'

"I never wanna live without you, baby / I wanna be your lady / Love is so amazing"One of the standouts on an already stellar album, "I Never Wanna Live Without You" is amongst a handful of tracks that...

Butta | 11/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Is 'Beautiful.' Isn't She, Blackstar?

Mary J. Blige may be the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul," but many would agree that Mary is the undisputed "Queen of The Remix" as well. Take a moment and think about how many tracks Mary has blessed that resulted...

ill Mami | 11/08/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'See In Color' Through Mary's Eyes

The riveting drama Precious hit theaters this weekend and those who've seen it have proclaimed that it is not to be missed. Strong performances and Oscar talk for its stars aside, something else that has tongues wagging is the soundtrack...

Butta | 11/08/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

If You 'Don't Love' Mary 'This Way,' Who Will?

The first week into the Month of Mary, you all have been hopefully dazzled with sounds from Mary J. Blige's classic My Life. But as any fan of Mary knows, there are a plethora of bonus cuts that somehow find...

ill Mami | 11/07/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mary Speaks On Why Life Is 'Precious'

Today, the much buzzed-about film Precious debuts in select theaters across the country. The story, of course, is the story of 16 year-old Claireece 'Precious' Jones, whose life was downright hopeless, and, over time, transformed into not only hopeful, but...

Harlem | 11/06/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Archive » Month of Mary

Coming Soon! 'Men Love Mary: A Tribute To 'My Life''

Why Men Love Mary And 'My Life'

Reflections On 'My Life'

'My Life' At 15: Rewind

When Mary J. Showed Us What She Could 'Do'

'Month Of Mary' Mix

It's Not Over 'Til Mary J. Blige Sings

Mary J. Blige's 'Seven Days' Remix Flips The Script

13 Reasons Why Mary J. Blige Is The Undisputed Queen Of Hip Hop Soul

Mary J. Blige Brings Order To The AMAs

Mary Has No 'Limit' On Her Love

All Mary Needs Is Some 'Sincerity'

Mary J. Blige, Style Icon: A Retrospective

'My Life' At 15: The Videos

'My Life' At 15: 'Be Happy'

'My Life' At 15: 'No One Else'

'My Life' At 15: 'I Love You'

'My Life' At 15: 'Don't Go'

'My Life' At 15: 'Mary's Joint'

'My Life' At 15': 'Be With You'

Why 'I Am' Loving The Month Of Mary

'My Life' At 15: 'I'm Goin' Down'

'My Life' At 15: 'I Never Wanna Live Without You'

Mary J. Blige Is 'Beautiful.' Isn't She, Blackstar?

'See In Color' Through Mary's Eyes

If You 'Don't Love' Mary 'This Way,' Who Will?

Mary Speaks On Why Life Is 'Precious'

'My Life' At 15: 'You Gotta Believe'

'My Life' At 15: 'My Life'

Mary's 'Star' Shines Bright In The Bronx Night

Mary Won't Be 'Stronger' Til Later This Year

'My Life' At 15: 'I'm The Only Woman'

'My Life' At 15: 'You Bring Me Joy'

'My Life' At 15: 'Mary Jane (All Night Long)'

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