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The Breakthrough

Mary J. Blige · 2005

72 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

Soulful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, showcasing Mary J. Blige's emotional depth and vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • reflective late-night vibes
  • soulful, heartfelt expressions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 12, 2005, 'The Breakthrough' marked Mary J. Blige's seventh studio album and came after her commercial resurgence with 'Love & Life.' This album solidified her status in contemporary R&B, following a period of personal struggles and triumphs that informed the emotional weight of the songs.
Stylistic neighbors
Lauryn Hill· Alicia Keys· Erykah Badu

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No One Will Do 4:46
  • 2 Enough Cryin’ 4:20
  • 3 About You 4:04
  • 4 Be Without You 4:06
  • 5 Gonna Breakthrough 4:00
  • 6 Good Woman Down 4:07
  • 7 Take Me as I Am 3:57
  • 8 Baggage 3:35
  • 9 Can’t Hide From Luv 3:52
  • 10 MJB da MVP 4:11
  • 11 Can’t Get Enough 3:40
  • 12 Ain’t Really Love 4:39
  • 13 I Found My Everything 5:23
  • 14 Father in You 5:23
  • 15 Alone 4:29
  • 16 One / Show Love 8:18

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