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Growing Pains

Mary J. Blige · 2007

76 min · 19 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A confident blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop that celebrates resilience and personal growth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective personal growth themes
  • steady emotional exploration
  • uplifting moments of resilience
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Growing Pains' in December 2007, Mary J. Blige was solidifying her status as a leading figure in contemporary R&B, following the success of her critically acclaimed album 'The Breakthrough' from 2005. This album marked her eighth studio release and showcased her evolution as an artist while also reflecting on themes of maturity and self-acceptance.
Stylistic neighbors
Lauryn Hill· Alicia Keys· Erykah Badu

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Work That 3:31
  • 2 Grown Woman 4:05
  • 3 Just Fine 4:02
  • 4 Feel Like a Woman 4:02
  • 5 Stay Down 4:23
  • 6 Hurt Again 4:08
  • 7 Shake Down 3:36
  • 8 Till the Morning 4:17
  • 9 Nowhere Fast 3:46
  • 10 Roses 4:38
  • 11 Fade Away 4:16
  • 12 What Love Is 4:03
  • 13 Work in Progress (Growing Pains) 4:01
  • 14 Talk to Me 4:10
  • 15 If You Love Me? (edited version) 3:22
  • 16 Smoke 3:10
  • 17 Come to Me (Peace) 5:03
  • 18 Hello It’s Me 4:08
  • 19 Mirror 3:54

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