The reigning diva of R&B, who recently received eight Grammy nominations for her 2005 album The Breakthrough, spoke to our Austin Scaggs about her music, her past and her pop-lock skills. Listen to choice excerpts of their interview.
Exclusive Audio: Mary J. Blige Tells It to Us Straight
1/11/07, 5:19 pm EST
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mary j blige is the real deal…that girl can SING…
charliemapleton | 1/13/2007, 2:39 pm EST
I know the whole ballcap/combat boots getup was once a part of her wardrobe when she first jumped off,but one thing about it became self explanatory:She was on a mission.And that mission,was to reach her destiny.Fifteen plus years in the battlefield,and it’s clear to see that her mission’s accomplished.She maybe sweet and sincere,but the Mary we first knew in ‘91 is NOTHING to buck with!
native_gurl | 1/19/2007, 1:17 pm EST
your music touches my heart! your music is real inspirational to me! Thank you!
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Mary J is the queen and there is no one like her!
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I love the honest she puts out. and i hope to she her sing with John legend.
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Brown Sugar | 1/29/2007, 11:53 am EST
Mary… What can I say? She’s AWESOME, I’ve followed her throughput her career. She’s an OVERCOMER of all adversity.She’s a genius in her profession because she sings REALITY not FANTASY!
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Mary reminds me of my mother! Let me explain. When I was little I used to sit in church and hear my mom sing lead in the choir. When she used to hit them “real” notes, i lost it and would cry, and never knew why. Now, today, I watch Mary sing sometimes and get that same feeling, but now I know what it is. Pure SOUL baby!!! MJB fo Life!!
JoJo | 1/30/2007, 12:02 pm EST
I love Mary, I love her music. She is to be commended for her courage. It takes a strong foundations to face your demons and not blame anyone. She is extraordinary, she has reached a level in her life most people dream of. Honesty. The truth has set her free. Thank you Mary. God bless you and your family.
nieciebee | 1/31/2007, 6:35 pm EST
mary has a gift that God gave her and she is using it to the best of her ability. even though it securlar music .it has a message in it. some women is going thru the same thing and dont know how to deal with it. she’s laying it down how it is a way to come out of bundage. love you MARY.
delainadeedee | 2/2/2007, 5:57 am EST
mary I’am so happy for you and your family.You was allways a fan of mines.and that the God truth we have alot in common.I can relate to all your music Iam from New orleans la my birthday is jan 8 1967 I live in houston god bless
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Tiera Whitehead(Mary's #1 Fan) | 2/6/2007, 2:59 pm EST
Mary J blige i don’t even have to tell you how the bomb you are you already know you have gotten me out of so much trouble from cutting up clothes and messing up my nigga car to just a chill mode. and you encourage me to not to give up just go for what i wanted and i did and i am so proud to say i have graduated and have no kids when everyone said i was going to drop out and be on drugs and have nothing but kids and then be behind bars because of my temper but like i sadi i have chilled out some found other thing to do with my time like listening to your cd’s or going on line and see what really good with you. stay putting out them great hits and just do you because i promise you there’s no one else like you. you is one of a kind. most people would have gave up on love but you keep going and you finally got the man you wanted and love you just for you and that’s the reason you are my role model because you keep going and going like and energize bunny no matterwho get in your way are tell you you can’t do something you say screw them and keep going. congrads on the 8 grammy nomination i know you will win all eight of them and i can’t wait to see you on ghost whispers that is my show. Good luck with your marriage i’m proud of you.
kimeka:)naytionna:)walker:) | 3/1/2007, 2:11 pm EST
hey mary yes im one of your fans your my role model,you inspire little kids like me im 15yrs old.when ever i get home i listen to your old songs to relief me then i listen to my favorite song ‘we ride’, and ‘take me as i’am’.i just love you ever since i was ten.i know that you already know that your past has incourage your future and that you learned how to leave the past to the past.you know how to carry your self as a wife ,singer,actress,and my role model.i also like your role in ‘prison song’that move was drama it made me cry.well i in courage you to be the best,and be the best.from your fan.i love you lady.your the best!!!!!:)
From the A to da B | 3/2/2007, 7:33 pm EST
Mary,
Many of your fans can only go back a couple of albums and that’s all good; but me and my girls can go way, way back to when you were singing back-up with Jeff Red!!!! We will continue to “Ride” with you until we can’t ride anymore. We really love you and all that you represent; we get together and check out your concerts when you are in the NJ/PA/NY area and when it comes to MJB, we don’t download or buy any black market CDs. Now that’s REAL LOVE!!!! We got you and we take you as your are; we’ll never let you go! Take care.Love ARB & Friends.
loretta12 | 4/1/2007, 9:51 pm EST
MARY I LOVE U SO MUCH YOU REMIND ME A LOT OF MYSELF. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH IT’S CRAZY TAHT’S WHY I LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC IT’S FOR THE MIND,BODY,AND SOUL.IT’S HELPS ME TO HEAL ALL OF THE HURT AND PAIN. I AM YOUR #1 FAN IN THE WORLD.BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND YOU. I GO THROUGH SITUATIONS EVERYDAY THE BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM I STILL LISTEN TO IT AND IT CAME OUT IN 2005. ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS ON THE CD IS BAGGAGE. IT’S LIKE YOU WAS TALKING TO ME ON THAT SONG. I CALL THAT MY THEME SONG BECAUSE IT IS. MY BIG WISH IS TO MEET YOU ONE DAY.I AM WAITING ON THE NEW ALBUM TO DROP LOVE YOU MARY AND KEEP YA HEAD UP I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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