Product Details
Mary (CD)Album Notes
| Miscellaneous |
| Personnel includes: Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, K-Ci Hailey (vocals); Soulshock, Karlin, Kiyamma Griffin, Kevin Deane, Chucky Thompson, Rich Harrison, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Babyface (acoustic guitar, keyboards, programming); Eric Clapton, Jeff Mironov, Eli Lishinski, Soong Lee, Mike Scott, Paul Pesco, Mark Bowers (guitar); Dave Boruff (saxophone); Manuel Seal (piano, electric piano); Elton John (piano); Gen Rubin (Wurlitzer piano); Bryant Crockett (keyboards, programming); Rex Rideout, Don Kipping, Loris Holland (keyboards); Tom Barney, Nathan East, Eric Lorde, Paul Johnson, Chuck Domonico (bass); Chris "Daddy" Dave (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Cindy Mizell, Paulette McWilliams (background vocals). |
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| Producers include: Lauryn Hill, Kevin Deane, Rich Harrison, Mary J. Blige, Babyface. |
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| Engineers include: Carl Robinson, Manny Marroquin, Paul Boutin. |
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| MARY was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. "All That I Can Say" was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and for Best R&B Song. "Don't Waste Your Time" was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. |
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| The queen of hip-hop soul, Mary J. Blige, returned with her third album, MARY, at a time when R&B was experiencing a surge in popularity. Blige collaborates with numerous producers and songwriters like Lauryn Hill ("All That I Can Say"), Babyface ("Don't Waste Your Time," which also features vocals from Aretha Franklin and Soulshack), and Karlin ("Time") to bring a more expansive sonic recipe to her music. |
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| MARY is a dynamic, intricately arranged album that gives the singer a softer, more melodic sound than her tougher hip-hop sound of the early '90s. "Beautiful Ones" (produced by Chucky Thompson), "Not Lookin'" (a duet with K-Ci Hailey), and "The Love I Never Had" (produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis) are standout tracks. |
Album Details
| Album Title | Mary |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Mono/Stereo | Stereo |
| Studio/Live | Studio |
| Label | MCA Records (USA) |
| Catalog Number | 111 929 |
| Release Date | 08/17/1999 |
| Import | No |
| UPC | 008811192921 |
Artist/Group
| Overview |
| New York native Mary J. Blige was one of the first female artists to successfully merge classic soul sounds with modern day hip-hop, resulting in a string of hit singles and albums in the 1990s and early 2000s. Her influence was felt quickly by other artists, namely Monica, Brandy, Kelly Price, and Faith Evans. |
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| My Life |
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| No More Drama |
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| What's the 411? |
Also See
| Performers |
| Babyface (R&B); Father MC; Red Hot R+B All Stars; Various Artists; Wonder, Stevie |
| Albums |
| A Tribute to Mary J. Blige; Close to You; Smooth Jazz Sessions Tribute To MaryJ. Blige; Smooth Sax Tribute to Mary J. Blige |
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