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What's the 411? Remix

Mary J. Blige · 1993

55 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and soulful melodies that redefined contemporary R&B in the early '90s.

Why this album works

Best for
steady flow with emotional peaks soulful melodies for reflective moments for nostalgic reminiscing
Context
Released in January 1993, 'What's the 411? Remix' followed Mary J. Blige's groundbreaking debut album, 'What's the 411?'. At this stage, she was rapidly establishing her voice within the hip-hop soul genre, blending elements of R&B and rap while solidifying her status as a leading artist in the evolving music landscape.
If you like
contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul

What's the 411? Remix is an album by Mary J. Blige, released in 1993. A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and soulful melodies that redefined contemporary R&B in the early '90s. This remix album further propelled Mary J. Blige into mainstream success, featuring chart-topping singles like 'Real Love' and 'You Remind Me'. It received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and helped popularize the hip-hop soul movement, influencing countless artists in the years following its release. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does What's the 411? Remix sound like?

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and soulful melodies that redefined contemporary R&B in the early '90s. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes What's the 411? Remix by Mary J. Blige notable?

This remix album further propelled Mary J. Blige into mainstream success, featuring chart-topping singles like 'Real Love' and 'You Remind Me'. It received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and helped popularize the hip-hop soul movement, influencing countless artists in the years following its release. Released in January 1993, 'What's the 411? Remix' followed Mary J. Blige's groundbreaking debut album, 'What's the 411?'. At this stage, she was rapidly establishing her voice within the hip-hop soul genre, blending elements of R&B and rap while solidifying her status as a leading artist in the evolving music landscape.

Who is What's the 411? Remix for?

What's the 411? Remix works well if you're into steady flow with emotional peaks, soulful melodies for reflective moments and for nostalgic reminiscing.

How many songs are on What's the 411? Remix?

What's the 411? Remix has 12 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·55:11

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

  • 1 Leave a Message Standout 3:39
  • 2 You Don't Have to Worry 4:38
  • 3 My Love 7:13
  • 4 Real Love Standout 5:01
  • 5 What's the 411? 4:52
  • 6 Reminisce 5:11
  • 7 Mary & Andre 0:27
  • 8 Sweet Thing 3:16
  • 9 Love No Limit 4:05
  • 10 You Remind Me Standout 5:55
  • 11 Changes I've Been Going Through 4:30
  • 12 I Don't Want to Do Anything 6:20

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

55 min 11 sec