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Post by syrus on Apr 4, 2011 21:47:52 GMT -5
Mary J. Blige is going back to the beginning on My Life II: The Journey Continues, the sequel to her 1994 sophomore release.
Due September 20, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s tenth studio album has already produced the first single “Someone to Love Me (Naked)” featuring Diddy and Lil Wayne, and is set to feature additional production from Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Danja, Stargate, and The Underdogs.
The LP, recorded in Los Angeles and New York City, sees MJB looking toward the future while acknowledging the past. “From me to you, My Life II… Our journey together continues in this life,” explained Mary. “It’s a gift to be able to relate and identify with my fans at all times. This album is a reflection of the times and lives of people all around me.”
While the video for the Jerry Wonda-produced “Someone to Love Me (Naked)” has already premiered online, the Colin Tilley-directed clip will make its television debut on April 5 following BET’s “The Game.”
My Life II will serve as the follow-up to its groundbreaking predecessor, which was certified multi-platinum and spawned the singles “I’m Goin’ Down,” “Be Happy,” and “You Bring Me Joy.”
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Post by Caviar on Apr 4, 2011 22:07:30 GMT -5
Good. Even if this album is as half as good as the predecessor it will be come my favorite Mary album since Share My World.
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 4, 2011 23:38:33 GMT -5
Sequels are almost never as good as the original.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 5, 2011 6:01:18 GMT -5
Can't wait! Always ready for new MJB  |
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Post by hidizzyguy on Apr 5, 2011 13:21:15 GMT -5
I LOVED Stronger with Each Tear. Mix some of that sound with My Life influences - and you got a BOMB ASS Mary production on the way. I'm waiting.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Apr 5, 2011 14:51:17 GMT -5
The title doesn't impress, but I hope she does something different and unexpected!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2011 15:18:08 GMT -5
The title doesn't impress Not at all, but I'm interested nonetheless. |
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 6, 2011 1:27:34 GMT -5
MTV has the title as My Life II: The *Story* Continues.
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Post by musicbuff78 on Apr 7, 2011 2:34:23 GMT -5
This single though is just HIDEOUS! Hope the rest of the album is WAY better.
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Post by slw84 on Apr 7, 2011 16:13:37 GMT -5
The title doesn't impress, but I hope she does something different and unexpected! Well...I thought that they were going to just recreate Mylife in modern times... Good luck on that...we saw what happen to that recreation of What's the 411 flop love and life.  |
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Post by Caviar on Apr 7, 2011 16:28:24 GMT -5
Some of Mary's best ballads are on Love&Life. |
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Apr 8, 2011 16:28:22 GMT -5
The idea sounds good, but I don't think it'll be as good or even better than "My Life". So far, 'STLM' is an ok song. Nothing too special.
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Post by George on Apr 9, 2011 3:42:59 GMT -5
I wish it was a whole new concept, rather than a sequel album.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Apr 9, 2011 15:13:34 GMT -5
Some of Mary's best ballads are on Love&Life. Love & Life is so underrated. One of her best. |
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Post by bat1990 on Apr 13, 2011 11:16:05 GMT -5
I agree!! Forever sad that "Ooh!" got pulled. I liked the vid too
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Post by Caviar on Apr 13, 2011 13:12:17 GMT -5
Yup. "Don't Go", "Not Today", "Willing & Waiting", "Special Part of Me", and "Ultimate Relationship" are true gems.
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 13, 2011 13:15:14 GMT -5
L&L is one of my favorite albums from her.
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Post by stunnedout on Apr 13, 2011 13:30:17 GMT -5
Its a wrap was a JAM
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 13, 2011 16:09:35 GMT -5
ikr! So was 'Love @ 1st Sight' imo. |
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Apr 13, 2011 19:58:30 GMT -5
"Steal Away" is one of my personal favorite.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 10:01:45 GMT -5
I hate the album title. I don't like when artists release albums and call them part two of their best album. Let the public decide if you put out something worthy of that title. Also this leads me to believe instead of going at it with a more organic approach, she's probably hitting the studio trying to recreate that sound that she had back then just like she did with Love & Life. That album had some good songs on it and was probably looked at as being worse than it was but it still felt like she was regressing as an artist.
Also I don't know why she keeps releasing these street heater singles. At this point of her career I don't think they're doing anything for her other than killing off some of the hype for a new Mary project.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Apr 14, 2011 10:40:36 GMT -5
Well Mary is the Queen of R&B radio, so whatever she puts out gets decent airplay.
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Post by Caviar on Apr 14, 2011 10:58:57 GMT -5
Ok. Stop bitching becuz Mary is a legend and never has a problem going platinum.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2011 11:01:43 GMT -5
Here's the song "It's You" that she did for Swizz Beatz's album. Ignore the fact that the link says it's Alicia Keys on the song. This is kind of bland. It reminds me of "Till The Morning" from Growing Pains but not as good. Her rap hooks have been really weak in the past several years.
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Post by #LisaRinna on May 10, 2011 11:30:09 GMT -5
'Someone To Love Me' seems like it's doing better than 'The One' was. And getting more positive feedback.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2011 9:24:53 GMT -5
Mary's My Life perfume won the Direct to Consumer and Fragrance Sales Breakthrough awards at the Fragrance Foundation's 2011 FiFi Awards.
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Post by Musiq on May 27, 2011 7:09:32 GMT -5
How is this doing on Urban radio? Is this an official single or just a buzz single?
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Post by Caviar on May 27, 2011 8:21:28 GMT -5
Buzz.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2011 9:27:46 GMT -5
New song "Miss Me With That" leaked. Produced by Harvey Mason. It sounds like a midtempo from the late 90s.
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Post by Musiq on Jun 5, 2011 4:08:42 GMT -5
The new song is good.
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