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Post by thejourney on Nov 2, 2006 14:40:21 GMT -5
Mary J.'s Greatest-Hits LP Brings Three New Songs, Brushes Off Rumors
Remember that Mary J. Blige greatest-hits album that was supposed to drop last year before MJB and her label decided to release a studio album instead? Well, Mary's ready to put her career retrospective on wax with Reflections - The Journey. The album will feature at least three new songs and some of her classic cuts, including "Family Affair" and "Real Love." The LP will be released December 12, and next week in New York, Mary is shooting the video for the Bryan-Michael Cox-produced single "We Ride." Cox co-wrote the song with Johnta Austin. "She called me and was like, 'I'm doing this Reflections project, and I need you and Johnta to be a part of it,' " Cox said Tuesday from Atlanta. "A few months ago, me and Johnta wrote three songs. I was in L.A. working on a project, and we vibed on three joints. Mary cut all three joints. It's fantastic. " 'We Ride' is telling people, 'Yo, we want the Mary with pain.' She's like, 'Really? Look, everybody wanna know why Mary ain't mad no more. I ain't mad no more because I have this dude that rides with me. We gonna ride into the sunset. He's a good man. One thing I learned about life is positivity is blessed.' Mary's married, she's happy, in the best shape of her life, her voice is in the best shape of her life. People thought she was over, done, then she came through with The Breakthrough. ... The song 'We Ride' celebrates all of that." On the song, Blige sings, "From the day to the night we ride/ I see the future, baby, you and I, better with time." The track comes amid several Internet rumors that Mary was breaking up with her husband/manager, Kendu Isaacs. "It's wild," Cox said of the rumor. "I was just with them a few weeks ago, and we were all laughing about it. When the rumor got to them, they were on vacation together. They took off after the tour. They was like, 'We on the coast of such and such. We chillin'. 'When I heard it, I called immediately, and [Kendu] was like, 'Man, it's all tabloid.' That showed how the media can make up things and throw it out there. They have such a great thing going on, people really gotta know what they got is the real deal. If you know anything about love, it's the real deal." Cox said he and Mary hit their stride after he made her biggest song to date, last year's "Be With You," and the chemistry is still present on Reflections - The Journey. "We did another [song] called 'Reflections,' which is the title track," he said. "They didn't want to call it Greatest Hits because it sounds like your career is almost over. Mary's at a new place in her career. She's taking this time to reflect on the past, and we're looking forward to the future with these new records. 'Reflections' is midtempo; it's gonna be a second single. She called me with the idea. I flew to New York, and we put it together. That joint is crazy, talking about her life, where she comes from. It's similar to 'MJB the MVP,' but it's more personal. It's not so mixtape-ish, even though 'MVP' ended up being a great record. Then there's another record called 'Love Me.' This record is ooooh! We're in the process of getting a guest on the record, but the way it is now, it's really crazy, midtempo. I'm very impressed with Mary's growth." Their aren't many details available, but Blige is also planning to release an album of duets too. Her label said info — including the release date — is not yet available, but singer Robin Thicke said he's been asked to participate. "Mary J. Blige is putting out a duets album, and [there] happens to be a song on my album right now called 'Ask Myself,' " he revealed. "She turned it into a duet and put it on her duets album." www.mtv.com/news/articles/1544652/2...101/index.jhtml
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Post by Caviar on Nov 2, 2006 15:51:18 GMT -5
ugh! when will the tracklisting be revealed!!!
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Post by SHOOTER on Nov 2, 2006 19:25:40 GMT -5
Awesome! I can't wait to hear Mary and Robin's duet! I love "Ask Myself"!
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Post by Ezekiel 23:20–21 on Nov 17, 2006 19:32:19 GMT -5
According to HMV UK, this is the tracklisting for the album.
1. Reflections (I Remember) 2. We Ride (I See The Future) 3. You Know 4. King & Queen-Duet With John Legend 5. No More Drama 6. Family Affair 7. Real Love 8. No One Will Do 9. Be Without You 10. I'm Going Down 11. 911-Duet With Wyclef 12. Not Gon' Cry 13. My Life '06 14. Be Happy 15. I'll Be There For You / You're All I Need To Get By-Feat. Method Man [Razor Sharp Mix] 16. As-With George Michael 17. One-With U2 18. MJB Da MVP
So much is missing from this collection.
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Post by So Pure on Nov 20, 2006 16:07:11 GMT -5
According to HMV UK, this is the tracklisting for the album. 1. Reflections (I Remember) 2. We Ride (I See The Future) 3. You Know 4. King & Queen-Duet With John Legend 5. No More Drama 6. Family Affair 7. Real Love 8. No One Will Do 9. Be Without You 10. I'm Going Down 11. 911-Duet With Wyclef 12. Not Gon' Cry 13. My Life '06 14. Be Happy 15. I'll Be There For You / You're All I Need To Get By-Feat. Method Man [Razor Sharp Mix] 16. As-With George Michael 17. One-With U2 18. MJB Da MVP So much is missing from this collection. You got that right!!! No "You Remind Me"??? "All That I Can Say"??? "Sweet Thing"??? "You Bring Me Joy"...Oh man, what a dissapointment :'(
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Post by reception on Nov 22, 2006 14:23:39 GMT -5
Mary J. Blige brings down the house during her performance of "We Ride (I See the Future)" at the AMAs. The singer also scored two trophies, including favorite soul/R&B album for her multiplatinum-selling The Breakthrough.
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Post by reception on Dec 5, 2006 15:29:48 GMT -5
Red carpet 2006 Billboard Music Awards, after winning a whopping nine Billboard awards, the singer was in full diva mode – pairing her woven Zac Posen sheath with a luxe fur stole and her signature sunglasses.
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Post by legend1982 on Dec 5, 2006 16:14:06 GMT -5
I hope the tracklisting is different for the US - there isn't anything from Share My World. I Can Love You? Love Is All We Need? Everything? Seven Days? WTH?
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Post by damnnnitzzjohn on Dec 5, 2006 16:32:36 GMT -5
UK CONFIRMED TRACKLIST
1. "Reflections (I Remember)" 2. "We Ride (I See the Future)" 3. "You Know" 4. "King & Queen" (Duet with John Legend) 5. "No More Drama" 6. "Family Affair" 7. "Real Love" 8. "No One Will Do" 9. "Be Without You" 10. "Runaway Love" (featuring Ludacris) 11. "I'm Going Down" 12. "911" (Duet with Wyclef Jean) 13. "Not Gon' Cry" 14. "My Life '06" 15. "Be Happy" 16. "I'll Be There For You" / "You're All I Need To Get By" (Razor Sharp Mix) (Duet with Method Man) 17. "As" (Duet with George Michael) 18. "One" (Solo Version) 19. "MJB Da MVP"
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Post by SHOOTER on Dec 6, 2006 0:42:33 GMT -5
Can I get a US t/l plz?
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Dec 6, 2006 0:46:05 GMT -5
I hope the tracklisting is different for the US - there isn't anything from Share My World. I Can Love You? Love Is All We Need? Everything? Seven Days? WTH? Agreed. I mean why would we get "MJB Da MVP" on this? She's releasing it as the lead single in the UK so it makes since there. Same for "As", that song wasn't even released here. Honestly this thing needs to be 2 discs. There's going to be a ton of omissions regardless.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Dec 6, 2006 10:21:37 GMT -5
I was gonna get this, but it looks like too much is missing. Maybe I'll just get the studio albums I don't have. SHe waited too long- 7 studio albums or so!
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Post by jenglisbe on Dec 6, 2006 10:47:03 GMT -5
"Everything" was a top 10 hit in the UK, wasn't it? Why would it be left off?
Obviously tracks were going to be left off, but to completely ignore Share My World and Mary seems off (and then only 1 song from the debut). Hopefully the U.S. version will drop "MJ Da MVP" and maybe another track and replace them with some U.S. hits.
What is "My Life '06?" Is this a remix?
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Post by HolidayGuy on Dec 6, 2006 10:57:56 GMT -5
Since this is out next week, I'd think an official USA tracklisting would have been made available?
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Post by SHOOTER on Dec 6, 2006 13:55:21 GMT -5
"Everything" was a top 10 hit in the UK, wasn't it? Why would it be left off? Obviously tracks were going to be left off, but to completely ignore Share My World and Mary seems off (and then only 1 song from the debut). Hopefully the U.S. version will drop "MJ Da MVP" and maybe another track and replace them with some U.S. hits. What is "My Life '06?" Is this a remix? I believe it's a re-recorded version of "My Life" because I remember Mary saying last year, when she had originally planned to drop Reflections, that she had plans to shoot a video for "My Life".
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Post by jenglisbe on Dec 8, 2006 8:42:56 GMT -5
This is supposedly the U.S. tracklisting - it's actually worse! 1 Reflections (I Remember) 4:06 2 We Ride (I See The Future) 3:58 3 You Know 3:53 4 King & Queen 3:47 5 No More Drama 4:27 6 Family Affair 4:25 7 Real Love 4:30 8 No One Will Do 4:47 9 Be Without You 4:06 10 I'm Goin' Down 3:44 11 911 4:19 12 Not Gon' Cry 4:54 13 My Life '06 5:07 14 Be Happy 5:49 15 I'll Be There For You/ You're All I Need To Get By 3:53
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Post by Caviar on Dec 8, 2006 8:47:06 GMT -5
OMG! :O How can this possibly be a greatest hits with only 11 "songs"!?
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Dec 8, 2006 9:50:13 GMT -5
This is supposedly the U.S. tracklisting - it's actually worse! 1 Reflections (I Remember) 4:06 2 We Ride (I See The Future) 3:58 3 You Know 3:53 4 King & Queen 3:47 5 No More Drama 4:27 6 Family Affair 4:25 7 Real Love 4:30 8 No One Will Do 4:47 9 Be Without You 4:06 10 I'm Goin' Down 3:44 11 911 4:19 12 Not Gon' Cry 4:54 13 My Life '06 5:07 14 Be Happy 5:49 15 I'll Be There For You/ You're All I Need To Get By 3:53 No way I'll buy that. I'll just buy songs on iTunes and make my own.
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Post by deodorant on Dec 8, 2006 14:53:16 GMT -5
I don't like the tracklisting. :(
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Post by reception on Dec 13, 2006 14:30:08 GMT -5
Dec 13, 12:49 PM EST Blige Caps 2006 With `best-Of' Album
NEW YORK (AP) -- When it came time to pick the songs that would be on her first greatest hits collection, Mary J. Blige had a lot of contenders. After all, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has reigned supreme for more than a decade.
But in the end, she decided to include more of the songs that were life-changers instead of party-starters or club-bangers.
"I know the songs that stand out to people," Blige said of the songs on "Reflections (A Retrospective)," released Tuesday by Geffen Records.
"Records like `Not Gon' Cry' have helped women all over the world to say, `I'm not going to put up with this anymore.' ... These are the records that have helped people."
Giving her fans an inspirational message has been Blige's mantra for years, especially after she kicked a substance abuse habit and dealt with her own negative self-image.
That approach worked with dazzling results on "The Breakthrough," which is nominated for eight Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year for "Be Without You."
Blige, 35, said the multiplatinum success of "The Breakthrough" has given her new opportunities. She's reading more movie scripts and is taping an episode of CBS' "The Ghost Whisper."
But Blige said it has proven what she already knew - that her songs reach more than just black women. "What I believe God has done is show that she is not just an urban artist," Blige said of herself in a recent interview with The Associated Press. "She's more than just what you think."
"Reflections (A Retrospective)" was due to come out last year, but Blige wasn't ready to take a sentimental look back because she felt that she still had more to say.
"Normally, the `greatest hits' is a sign of `OK, this is the end of her career,'" Blige said.
Now, with the success of "The Breakthrough," she is able to put her career in perspective.
"It means a lot right now because it's not like I'm coming off a terrible career or going away," she said. "I'm at the high point of my career, the prime of my life."
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Dec 13, 2006 15:05:10 GMT -5
This is supposedly the U.S. tracklisting - it's actually worse! 1 Reflections (I Remember) 4:06 2 We Ride (I See The Future) 3:58 3 You Know 3:53 4 King & Queen 3:47 5 No More Drama 4:27 6 Family Affair 4:25 7 Real Love 4:30 8 No One Will Do 4:47 9 Be Without You 4:06 10 I'm Goin' Down 3:44 11 911 4:19 12 Not Gon' Cry 4:54 13 My Life '06 5:07 14 Be Happy 5:49 15 I'll Be There For You/ You're All I Need To Get By 3:53 This is the tracklisting. I checked the album out in stores and did not buy. WTF. First of all, 4 new songs is fine, but not when they cut out 10 or more of your singles to fit them on. Also why is "911" with Wyclef here it's not even one of her better guest performances. And why the hell is "No One Will Do" on here. That wasn't even a single from The Breakthrough. This compilation is a mess.
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Post by Ezekiel 23:20–21 on Dec 13, 2006 15:38:35 GMT -5
This is the tracklisting. I checked the album out in stores and did not buy. WTF. First of all, 4 new songs is fine, but not when they cut out 10 or more of your singles to fit them on. Also why is "911" with Wyclef here it's not even one of her better guest performances. And why the hell is "No One Will Do" on here. That wasn't even a single from The Breakthrough. This compilation is a mess. It's an absolute nightmare. :o It would have been nice if it was a 2 disc thing then they could have put on the new songs as well as include enough of the old ones. Some essentials such as "Give Me You", "Your Child", and "Natural Woman" should have been on here too instead of some of the other chosen tracks. When these greatest hits albums are released, I have noticed that some stores like Best Buy and Circuit City put that particular artists' studio albums on sale for a week or two. I'll just get the remaining albums.
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Post by brianpk80 on Dec 13, 2006 15:49:55 GMT -5
To me the most surprising omission is Rainy Dayz. She hasn't exactly had a boat-load of hits on Pop radio, but that one was huge. Probably her biggest after Be Without You and Family Affair; I know I heard it a lot more on the radio here in Pennsylvania (eastern part) than Not Gon' Cry or No More Drama, which are the only other radio hits of hers I can think of.
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Post by XXIX on Dec 13, 2006 17:01:16 GMT -5
"My Life" is a classic! One of the best R&B albums of the past 20 years. "Share My World" is my favorite. Followed by "My Life".
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Post by XXIX on Dec 13, 2006 17:06:40 GMT -5
Well, she does have to save some hits for a second album guys. Come on!
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Post by hunger555 on Dec 13, 2006 17:17:16 GMT -5
Even "One" with U2 should be on it. And where's "Everything"?? - that's also one of her bigger hits.
I understand you can't fit 20 songs on a CD, but they did a really bad job putting this together. It's unfortunate because she has had a great collection of hits over the years.
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Post by latoyajackson on Dec 13, 2006 17:34:54 GMT -5
The crappy official tracklist inspired some fans to upload their own versions and I LOVE them! I downloaded both a disc full of the hit singles, also a remix album. I've always liked Mary, but never bought any of her cds. After downloaded these fanmade GH's, I'm definitely going to pick up her albums.
BTW, heres the tracklist for the ones I downloaded.
All Night Long (The Hits Remixed)
Be Happy (Uno Clio Mix) Mary Jane (All Night Long) (Bottom Dollar House Vocal) Love Is All We Need (Elusive Club Mix) Everything (Curtis & Moore Vocal Mix) As (CJ Mackintosh Cosmack Club Mix) Deep Inside (Hex Hector Remix) Give Me You (Extended Nino Mix) Family Affair (Spanish Fly Remix) No More Drama (Twin Disco Experience Remix) Be Without You (Moto Blanco Vocal) Best Of
We Ride Real Love Family Affair Mary Jane Be Without You All That I Can Say Love @ 1st Sight Everything I'll Be There.../You're All I Need... No More Drama As (With George Michael) Love Is All We Need Be Happy Not Today Not Gon Cry Reminisce One (With U2) I'm Goin' Down Reflections
What she really neded to do is a two disc set and a DVD featuring all of her videos.
My favorite tracks are:
As, Be Happy, Not Gon Cry, All That I Can Say and We Ride. From the remix cd the mixes for Be Without You, As and especially Be Happy are all hot.
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Post by XXIX on Dec 13, 2006 18:13:21 GMT -5
I think some of Mary's best track were never singles. You'd def enjoy the albums as opposed to her greatest hits collection.
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Dec 13, 2006 18:17:59 GMT -5
Ok I have heard fans complaining about the tracklisting and wow, it IS bad. As a casual fan, I would not want that because it leaves off a few of the songs by her I actually like. Weird.
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Post by SAY IT RIGHT on Dec 13, 2006 18:31:29 GMT -5
This is supposedly the U.S. tracklisting - it's actually worse! 1 Reflections (I Remember) 4:06 2 We Ride (I See The Future) 3:58 3 You Know 3:53 4 King & Queen 3:47 5 No More Drama 4:27 6 Family Affair 4:25 7 Real Love 4:30 8 No One Will Do 4:47 9 Be Without You 4:06 10 I'm Goin' Down 3:44 11 911 4:19 12 Not Gon' Cry 4:54 13 My Life '06 5:07 14 Be Happy 5:49 15 I'll Be There For You/ You're All I Need To Get By 3:53 This is the tracklisting. I checked the album out in stores and did not buy. WTF. First of all, 4 new songs is fine, but not when they cut out 10 or more of your singles to fit them on. Also why is "911" with Wyclef here it's not even one of her better guest performances. And why the hell is "No One Will Do" on here. That wasn't even a single from The Breakthrough. This compilation is a mess. Worst Greatest Hits Album EVER!
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