A Mary Christmas
Mary J. Blige · 2013
46 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
Soulful renditions of holiday classics merge with Mary J. Blige's powerful vocals and emotional delivery.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady holiday gathering ambiance soulful vocals for cozy evenings warmth for festive celebrations
- Context
- By the release of 'A Mary Christmas' in 2013, Mary J. Blige was a well-established artist with multiple Grammy Awards and successful albums behind her. This album followed her 2011 project 'My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)' and showcased her venture into the holiday music genre, marking her first full-length Christmas album.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
A Mary Christmas is an album by Mary J. Blige, released in 2013. Soulful renditions of holiday classics merge with Mary J. Blige's powerful vocals and emotional delivery. This album is significant as it features a blend of contemporary R&B and traditional Christmas music, receiving positive critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Holiday Albums chart and contributed to the growing trend of established artists releasing holiday-themed projects during the Christmas season. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Mary Christmas sound like?
Soulful renditions of holiday classics merge with Mary J. Blige's powerful vocals and emotional delivery. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes A Mary Christmas by Mary J. Blige notable?
This album is significant as it features a blend of contemporary R&B and traditional Christmas music, receiving positive critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Holiday Albums chart and contributed to the growing trend of established artists releasing holiday-themed projects during the Christmas season. By the release of 'A Mary Christmas' in 2013, Mary J. Blige was a well-established artist with multiple Grammy Awards and successful albums behind her. This album followed her 2011 project 'My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)' and showcased her venture into the holiday music genre, marking her first full-length Christmas album.
Who is A Mary Christmas for?
A Mary Christmas works well if you're into steady holiday gathering ambiance, soulful vocals for cozy evenings and warmth for festive celebrations.
How many songs are on A Mary Christmas?
A Mary Christmas has 12 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Drummer Boy 4:11
- 2 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Standout 4:39
- 3 My Favorite Things 3:53
- 4 This Christmas 3:21
- 5 The Christmas Song Standout 3:56
- 6 Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2:30
- 7 When You Wish Upon a Star 3:45
- 8 Mary, Did You Know Standout 3:51
- 9 Do You Hear What I Hear? 4:22
- 10 Petit Papa Noël 4:00
- 11 The First Noel 4:27
- 12 Noche de Paz (Silent Night) 3:28
Release Date
October 15, 2013
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
46 min 23 sec
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