Mary J. Blige

Born: New York, NY [The Bronx], 1971

Years Active: 1993-2007

Influenced by: Teena Marie, Chaka Khan, Janet Jackson, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin

Genre: R & B

Biography: When her debut album, What's the 411?, hit the street in 1992, critics and fans alike were floored by its powerful ...

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Jul 07 2008 10:30AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Check out R&B diva Mary J. Blige as she wraps up the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans with a performance of the anthemic 'No More Drama' on Sunday. ... Read more

 
Jul 07 2008 8:30AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Check out all shots of Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Jill Scott and more at the 14th annual Essence Music Festival, which took place in New Orleans this past weekend. ... Read more

 
Apr 30 2008 6:30AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Artist: Mary J. BligeSong: 'Stay Down'Why You Should Watch: Leave it to the post-'No More Drama' Blige to promote sticking to it when times get rough. The songstress looks just as beautiful as the panoramic views of snow-capped mountains featured in... Read more

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