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Mary J. Blige

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Born 11 January 1971.

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Biography

Mary Jane Blige (surname born January 11, 1971), more commonly known as Mary J. Blige, is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. She has sold more than forty eight million albums worldwide. She has received many Grammy Award nominations for her work, winning ten, and has been awarded the World Music Legends Award for combining hip hop and soul together. Blige's vocal range registers from alto to soprano, but mostly performs in the mezzo-soprano range. Blige cites Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan as three of the most influential vocalists in her life.

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BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Growing Pains 2007

    Growing Pains

    Reviewed by Talia Kraines

    One thing's for sure, Mary's still keeping it real.
  2. The Breakthrough 2005

    The Breakthrough

    Reviewed by Matilda Egere-Cooper

    ...begging for some of the finger-clicking attitude that we used to expect from the...
  3. Love & Life 2003

    Love & Life

    Reviewed by Keysha Davis

    Back in a big way, back in a significant way this CD marks a decade since she caught...
  4. What's The 411? 1992

    What's the 411?

    Reviewed by David O'Donnell

    Remains one of Blige's finest albums.

Credits

Role Artist Release
Vocal Artists Stand Up to Cancer Just Stand Up! (2008)
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