Hip Hop Soul

Mary J. Blige has created an exceptional status in the music industry in its versatility, the open-hearted handling of personal setbacks and the associated proximity to friends and fans. Feeling and voice in harmony, while equipped with an incomparable willpower. As a mouthpiece for the lovers, but also comforter of lonely and / or abandoned. Similarly to connect model and role model for young singers and their special ability Hip Hop and Soul, honored with the Women's World Artist Award 2006. Since the release of their debut album "What's the 411?" 1992 distinguished himself as a singer, producer and actress, the New Yorker. She is the only artist who Grammys in the categories pop, rap, gospel and R & B can present on your mantelpiece and in terms of production and songwriting always on the cutting edge.

However, a sequel is something new for the R & B Queen. "My Life" is in the US alone more than 2.8 million copies over the counter. 17 years later she can "My Life II ... The Journey Continues (Act 1)" follow. An album packed with music for body and soul. 17 songs that move again between genres while facing danceable club numbers, and soulful downtempo tracks. The entry makes the NAS feature "Feel Inside" and it is always good to listen to the vocals of emergency rapper. Accompanied with loose Kopfnickerrhythmus, both voices complement splendidly. In "Midnight Drive" is Blige's rap alter ego Brook Lynn joined the "Boom Boom Taschak" while "Next Level" is accompanied by Busta Rhymes. The first third squints not least because of the beat-heavy Chaka Khan Cover "Is not nobody" and the grand entrance of a soul diva tailored "25/8" towards big stage and dance floor. Properly intimate / supple is the whole only with "Do not mind", "No Condition" and the repeated (after 2009) guest appearance by Canadian rapper Drake (Mr. Wrong). Guests generally chosen as designated as a powerful voice. Whether Rick Ross (Why), Beyoncé (Love a woman), or finally, Diddy and Lil Wayne (Someone to love me (Naked) ". The thoughtful about as much influence singer and an executive producer on let little to chance. Even the number of Co-producer (Darkchild, Swizz Beatz, Stargate, Soundz, etc.) again top class. Due to the wealth of material it is still almost not have been possible only to land hits. "Empty Prayers" bored in old R. Kelly style into bedroom. "The Living Proof" Although powerful voice, but not really better. "Need Someone" a modern waltz, which one would have expected from an American country pop artist. "This love is for you" pumped up with the help of Tricky Stewart then but again from the dramatic-sounding and transfers it to the disco stomper "One Life". "My Life II" shows all the strengths and facets of Mary J. Blige on, but does not come to some filler around. Nevertheless, successful continuation of a long time ago begun history.

Playing tips: "Feel Inside", "Mr. Wrong" and "This love is for you"