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My Life

Mary J. Blige · 1994

65 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A tapestry of soulful melodies and raw, confessional lyrics, blending R&B with hip-hop influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective late-night reflections
  • soulful, heartfelt storytelling

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 29, 1994, 'My Life' is Mary J. Blige's second studio album, following her successful debut 'What's the 411?'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her identity as the 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul', exploring deeper emotional themes and personal struggles that resonated with listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Lauryn Hill· Alicia Keys· Erykah Badu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:03
  • 2 Mary Jane (All Night Long) 4:39
  • 3 You Bring Me Joy 4:13
  • 4 Marvin Interlude 0:36
  • 5 I'm the Only Women 4:30
  • 6 K. Murray Interlude 0:22
  • 7 My Life 4:17
  • 8 You Gotta Believe 5:02
  • 9 I Never Wanna Live Without You 6:17
  • 10 I'm Goin' Down 3:42
  • 11 My Life Interlude 1:15
  • 12 Be With You 4:26
  • 13 Mary's Joint 5:02
  • 14 Don't Go 4:59
  • 15 I Love You 4:31
  • 16 No One Else 4:14
  • 17 Be Happy 5:49

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