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Mary

Mary J. Blige · 1999

73 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A rich tapestry of soulful ballads and upbeat grooves that blend vulnerability with empowerment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • reflective personal storytelling
  • uplifting empowerment themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Mary' was released on August 17, 1999, Mary J. Blige was solidifying her status as the 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.' This album followed her critically acclaimed 1997 project 'Share My World,' which had elevated her commercial success and artistic credibility after initial struggles in her early career.
Stylistic neighbors
Lauryn Hill· Alicia Keys· Erykah Badu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All That I Can Say 5:30
  • 2 Sexy 4:47
  • 3 Deep Inside 5:26
  • 4 Beautiful Ones 5:59
  • 5 I'm in Love 4:50
  • 6 Time 5:06
  • 7 Memories 4:38
  • 8 Don't Waste Your Time 4:12
  • 9 Not Lookin' 5:27
  • 10 Your Child 5:36
  • 11 No Happy Holidays 5:16
  • 12 The Love I Never Had 6:48
  • 13 Give Me You 5:03
  • 14 Let No Man Put Asunder 4:23

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