Mary J. Blige Breaks Down Her Career, from 'What's the 411?' to 'Respect' | Vanity Fair

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Mary J. Blige takes us through her storied singing and acting career, breaking down her albums 'What's the 411?,' 'My Life,' 'No More Drama,' and 'Strength of a Woman.' Mary also talks about her various movie and tv roles, from 'The Umbrella Academy' to 'Respect.'
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@virtuousAssassain 2 года назад

Mary doesn't get enough praise. Her music will forever have a chokehold on our community and will stand the test of time like the all time greats. She need more flowers

@Luminousone_624 2 года назад

Facts

@carlalinton1005 2 года назад

Carla Linton. My Black Hip Hop Soul Sista Mary J Blige sure don't get enough praise. And her music 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼 sure will forever have a choked hold on our community. And stand the test of time

@Juggalo94 2 года назад

She shoulda got that inclusion into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame her first year

@jamirherrington470 2 года назад

we gotta stop holding Mary to our community, black people created music and Mary is one of many pioneers who pushed our culture forward for the world to see. She’s timeless, no matter who listens to her.

@HoneyBee1980 7 месяцев назад

I AGREE

@ScottThePisces 2 года назад

Mary J Blige is literally the queen of this, I really hope her legacy is nurtured by the next generation. Her music has always been soo intimate and incredible. My Life is one of my favourites for a laid back Sunday.

@zuzanna1456 2 года назад

She’s already underrated while alive

@kartanesibrf 2 года назад

@@zuzanna1456

@kartanesibrf 2 года назад

@@zuzanna1456

@eagleeyegordon9368 2 года назад

All that I can Say'.....real Mary fans Don't skip the best eras.

@Donwun 2 года назад

telling me - why they skipping that Mary album - her 2nd best after my life smh

@CJLX805 2 года назад

exactly.....I love that album...*All That I Can Say

@dsmith9214 2 года назад

Oh and The Life & Life Album.

@CJLX805 2 года назад

@@dsmith9214 you mean *Love & Life

@tellyhennessey5422 2 года назад

Godspeed and May God continue to bless you Mary 🙏.... Was introduced to you 1993 in my junior year in high school; and now at 45😭😭😭😫😆😫😆 I am still here with and listening to you; am so very very happy that you have stood the test of time

@mysoullovessoul558 2 года назад

They skipped the "Mary" album...!?! It is a definitive MJB album and sound. I can't...

@TheDiamondLife90 2 года назад

Ans her last in the 90s!

@dimepiecetia 2 года назад

I love that album

@DavidRichardson95 2 года назад

_What's the 411?_ turns 30 next year, I hope we get a super deluxe edition soon and at least remaster _Real Love_ and _You Remind Me_ in 4K. That _Growing Pains_ album is what made me a lifelong fan at the age of 12. Too many people slept on Mary's later albums. Can't wait for _Ghost_ season 2!!!! Love this woman.

@Frenchkidding 2 года назад

And Share my World turns 25 next year TOO

@OfficialJalenHemphill 2 года назад

The Queen of Hip Hop Soul. Almost 30 Years Strong.

@OfficialJalenHemphill 2 года назад

@Angel Johnson Yes, I’m Part of The Fan Page But I’m No Longer a Moderator. Too Much Upkeep For Me. LOL!

@ITSMRZFG 2 года назад

33 actually

@OfficialJalenHemphill 2 года назад

@@ITSMRZFG “What’s The 411?” Was Almost 30 Years Ago. July 28th, 2022.

@ITSMRZFG 2 года назад

@@OfficialJalenHemphill she been active since 88 is what I meant lol

@OfficialJalenHemphill 2 года назад

@@ITSMRZFG I Know What You Meant But I Was Specifically Talking About Since 411 Itself. Either Way, The Legacy Still Strong. 👸🏾🥳🙌🏾💯

@GETOSUPASTAR 2 года назад

Mary's career is the soundtrack of my childhood... every single/album has a memory attached for me to where i was or what i was doing at that point and age. Thank you Queen for your music has been the therapy i needed throughout MY LIFE!❤

@prettytalia143 2 года назад

Same! And I didn’t realize it until I watched the documentary, My Life. So good!

@jronn76 2 года назад

Give Mary all her flowers 💐

@andreadavis1388 2 года назад

Definitely 💐💐💐

@PaolaEnergya 2 года назад

The world is a better place because of Mary J B. Loving all her interviews this week

@ChicagoDefense 2 года назад

She doing this press run for a reason. I think a verzuz battle is on the way.

@MariahWyattBraxton 2 года назад

@@ChicagoDefense She’s promoting her Amazon My Life documentary. I don’t think she will do a Verzuz battle.

@tonylancer7367 2 года назад

@@MariahWyattBraxton Which is good, but I wish had more chapters and more music! But it's a wonderful documentary.

@jacarriusdoesthings 2 года назад

The Breakthrough and Growing Pains was Mary J’s best albums to date. Mary really did her things on every single on her singles. She is also the best actress, don’t care what anyone says. She doing a good job as Monet.

@MrEOM41 Год назад

Mary whole catalogue is 🔥 💿

@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD Год назад

I cannot WAIT to hear MJB’s album when she finally finds that real love. She deserves it.

@talented1602 2 года назад

Gosh!! I never get tired of hearing this women's story. I've been intrigued by you since 1992. Every album it's like we've grown, cried and rejoiced with you. You're true fans are here to stay no matter what. Love you Queen😘😘.

@skurland 2 года назад

@Talented1 So well said!

@tingztingz3251 2 года назад

Her impact and career are underrated

@lesjones7818 2 года назад

she definitely should’ve been bigger commercially but she was too REAL, Mary made music for the culture 🔥

@_nolan_nolan 2 года назад

@@lesjones7818 I mean she did sell well Commercially. She has sold over 100 million records and to be considered one of the best selling artist you have to sell over 75 million records

@sugarbaby547 2 года назад

@Diamond WISE exactly. I have no idea what these people are talking about. She dominated the charts...she is not the Queen of Hip Hop Soul for nothing...

@sheskates6551 2 года назад

She’ll be releasing albums when she’s 60+ slow and steady wins the race 🔥

@BillykOTW 2 года назад

You a real one for this Vanity

@andreln75 2 года назад

Of course I love her music, been with her since what's the 411, but as a Sci fi and comic fan, she impressed the heck out of me in the umbrella academy

@jonatanmejia7825 2 года назад

Idk MJB on a personal level (clearly like most of us) but I’ve always felt such a fond connection to her a child. She carries this wisdom about her that when she speaks you listen just like her music. She’s a gem that needs to be nurtured.

@taneeshathomas2090 2 года назад

Give this Icon her flowers now...She's the Aretha of our generation ♥

@yep2088 2 года назад

Aretha, honey don't shame her name while she resting in peace. If Aretha was alive, she would surely check you.

@taneeshathomas2090 2 года назад

@@yep2088 Aretha can't check nobody... i used her as a reference people could relate to because she's an icon but she's not a great vocalist in my opinion...she's just alright... same way a lot of people feel about Mary...nevertheless they've both made an impact & important contributions to the culture as a whole

@chills3956 2 года назад

You nailed ! I love aretha and baby Mary is up there ! Respect

@zairehaylock4974 2 года назад

My favorite Mary J. Blige song is "You Bring Me Joy".

@joyakahome7594 2 года назад

I get chills over my body every time I watch Mary j Blige. Goosebumps all over! She is such a beautiful soul.

@dearjourneyxokamiahmonique 2 года назад

Mary is such a gem, and a real girl’s girl! She’s intelligent, funny, beautiful and aging with grace and wisdom. It’s a pleasure seeing this side of her! ***and to know that her discography is so extensive, they actually skipped a few albums on here! MJB ♥️💞✨

@amrapalibhagat1111 2 года назад

I love her collaboration with George Michael in" As" song.❤️ So beautiful song.

@Lee-di9jn Год назад

That’s when her voice was very raspy I loved it she did her thing and so did George I’m gonna play that song right now lol love you Mary

@amrapalibhagat1111 Год назад

@@Lee-di9jn 🙏❤️

@Jay-tp8ol 2 года назад

She skipped some of her fire albums but then again when your discography is 🔥 I guess that happens!

@sweeetzz 2 года назад

Probably because they are dedicated to her ex husband

@joshuamcdowell9745 2 года назад

@@sweeetzz Love & Life was one of her best yet underrated albums

@3BuckHead 2 года назад

@@joshuamcdowell9745 Amen!!

@Jay-tp8ol 2 года назад

@@sweeetzz I can definitely see that for Love & Life and Growing Pains especially but even two pre-demon ex albums: Mary and the Tour album came to mind. I’m sure she has her reasons but again she has soooo much good music so it may have been time or they may have edited it out

@CJLX805 2 года назад

The Mary album is my fav though......why skip it!!!!!

@acbanks76 2 года назад

My Life album is still one of favorite albums of all time. Still in the rotation.

@clarissakrigger4599 2 года назад

When I tell you Mary is my go to for whatever I'm feeling. Happy. Hype, hurt, lonely, angry, there was a song for it. Mary is the Queen.

@kozmikoblivion 2 года назад

*MARY* is one of my favorite albums. It was a tipping point album. Y’all need to go back and revisit it.

@anthonywashington5350 2 года назад

I don’t like the fact she skip the “Mary” album. The Mary album is a classic album. I’ll say myself “Mary” album is truly her My Life 2.

@anthonywashington5350 2 года назад

All that I can say, deep inside, beautiful ones, don’t waste your time(Aretha Franklin), your child, checkin for me, sincerity,(nas & Dmx) the love I never had . Even the album cover is classic.

@ShayneMor 2 года назад

Yes!!! The Mary album is a classic and so heartfelt.

@hasan1231 2 года назад

I totally agree! That album is 🔥

@felixhouston7357 2 года назад

Yes!!! Especially my #1 favorite no happy holiday.

@Idontwannaknowu23 2 года назад

I know I'm late, but I actually heard once before that they discuss everything and then Vanity just decides what to keep when they edit these. These interviews take hours.

@shahawndonaldson9674 2 года назад

I have all of her albums even her new album"GMG" I think I play that CD 10 times already since I bought it,what a masterpiece. Love and respect to MJB Queen of Hip Hop Soul 💯💯

@jamilbelle 2 года назад

Let’s go queen 👑

@designermarket6334 2 года назад

She is literally my favorite artist EVER.......I LOVE HER DEEP!!!!!!!!

@sippinthemontea2045 2 года назад

This woman has been hurt and broken her WHOLE LIFE! I hope she TRULY finds that peace she needs

@stephenchristian3636 2 года назад

@ Sippin’ The Montea Right her music is the soundtrack to our lives !!!

@janetjones5959 2 года назад

I cried watching the documentary. I remember what I was going through in my personal life when My Life got released back in 1994. Thank you for sharing your pain with us so we can heal. We love you MJB ❤❤❤

@jacquir8331 2 года назад

Mary has never looked better! My "Share My World" cd got burned out!

@shivajackson214 2 года назад

She’s legendary

@andreadavis1388 2 года назад

Mary is always appropriate for every occasion. I’ve loved loved her my whole life❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad she’s opening up in a different way for her. She’s a Queen, period!

@immature1990 2 года назад

I love all her albums but what’s the 411,My Life and share my world are my favorites

@jamespittman7260 2 года назад

I like Mary j. Blige she is a great singer.

@yep2088 2 года назад

Lol

@LD-dv3qh 2 года назад

This deserves more views omg

@davept2580 2 года назад

Mary you have given us so much. blood, sweat and tears - and we've been here, all the step of the way. I love you.

@Anna-zq1zw 2 года назад

MJB’s the breakthrough is a no skip album

@samiaterrell4865 2 года назад

I hate how no one recognize the Mary album

@TheNatashaNicole 2 года назад

Ikr. All that I can say, Deep Inside, Give me you, Your child, and my personal favorite Sincerity. Folks need to put some respect on the Mary album. That and the London Sessions.

@jasminegadson 2 года назад

Right! Mary is one of her BEST albums imo

@andrewmurray1478 2 года назад

Mary is just everything ❤ she's an inspiration, a beacon of resilience and an icon of showing strength through almost insurmountable adversity. She's phenomenal 👏🏼👸🏾

@cordelia3377 2 года назад

MJB's entire career is the soundtrack to my life!!! Real talk 💯‼️💥...Thank you sooooo much MJB for the memories, the music and the gift💋❤️💥

@cdot.8492 2 года назад

She is one of my all time favorite

@koolaid1982 2 года назад

MY LIFE IS MY FAVORITE ALBUM 💿 CUZ IM ALSO A FAITH EVANS FAN AND SHE WROTE A FEW SONGS FOR THAT ALBUM AND SUNG BACK UP

@alonzoeley9330 2 года назад

Those Songs Were "Never Gonna Live Without You", And " Gotta Believe"

@mattd501 2 года назад

Such respect for this truly inspiring and quintessential jewel to our music history...Just REAL

@lesliejones8552 2 года назад

Mary J BILGE Music had such a powerful affect on the world 🌎 hands down especially for black African Americans she truly is a loving ❤️ warrior and she has made us feel special emotionally you are Indeed the Best Music 🎶 singer we have ever met ❤️congratulations to you for never giving up

@melindamullins9971 2 года назад

what an iconic legend wow so glad to see she has come out on the other side of the darkness in lifes negative obstacles she loves herself now and it really shows and that helps so many of us.

@EJay.Growth.Purpose 2 года назад

Love Queen MJB's raw , genuine inner & outer Beauty 👑 🌺 a grand Icon

@shawtyshawty6431 2 года назад

“I KNOW IT IS HARD, BUT WE WILL GET FAR” that pen game is 🔥🔥

@theoutthinkers31 2 года назад

Mary will forever be the Queen in my eyes.

@gametyte924 2 года назад

I couldn't imagine my [personal] life without the Mary J Blige soundtrack. Thank you Mary. Thank you Vanity Fair 💯

@riritheedon8967 2 года назад

Mary J my influence 😍😚

@missmeyon 2 года назад

I'm 39yrs old. Been a fan since DAY 1.

@alexanderwilliams1731 2 года назад

Please give this woman her flowers 💐 she deserves them❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😃

@markpeter4304 2 года назад

Beautiful one is my favorite....allowed me to deal with the deaths of my father and brother, and not withstanding those tragedies its still such a " beautiful" song

@LordArkanaNavy 2 года назад

My favorite eras What’s the 411?, Share my world and The Breakthrough

@kyanamorsell5891 2 года назад

Guys, please watch Mary’s documentary on Prime Video. It was amazing!!!

@3BuckHead 2 года назад

I hate that she always brush over "Love & Life". I love that album so much. Mary, please acknowledge this album!!!!

@true90skid 2 года назад

Mary has always been a fashion icon 🔥

@alishaxoxos 2 года назад

💕💕💕I’m so happy to see this!!

@alexanderwilliams1731 2 года назад

The Breakthrough album is when I first got to know her Ms. Mary j blige!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

@stevie9028 2 года назад

An amazing artist. So hard to pick favourite albums but if i had to, Share My World, No more drama, Love and Life, The Breakthrough and Growing Pains. But again they are all great. Still need to watch the documentary.

@chickennuggsd4094 2 года назад

My girl is so humble. I love her spirit 💛

@dlove2830 Год назад

I love how innocent and vulnerable Mary is in this interview. All her life, she's been a fighter...and still is. However, it is such a blessing to see her reflect on how she came THRU all that ish, to see the rainbow after years of being in the storm. THAT'S why I will forever love her. We're both '71 babies, and its good to see the 'Sunshine Goddess' basking in her well-deserve glory.

@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor 2 года назад

This is so awesome, thanks for sharing.

@godsuniqorn1043 2 года назад

I LOVE THIS WOMAN, OH SO MUCH 💜

@prismatism 2 года назад

I wished they’d release unedited, uncut versions of these videos, same with the Vogue 'Life in Looks'. I love to hear artists who inspire me talk about their inspirations.

@delrey874 2 года назад

She's legend.

@KaiNicoleDwyer 2 года назад

We really don’t deserve Mary. I’m so blessed to have been in middle school when Whats the 411 came out. It feels like I’ve always had her. Love you Mary!🤎

@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD Год назад

Facts. I’m was 14 when 411 came out. I wore that CD and My Life out!

@trinaq 2 года назад

While I love Mary J's music, she also impresses in her acting roles, particularly as a murderous, mask wearing assassin!🎭😍

@hoodstar92 2 года назад

Queen MJB ♥️

@jaewilliams9685 2 года назад

4 Classics in a row (411,MyLife,SMW,Mary) 1 Classic in the 2000s (The Breakthrough) Near Classic (Growing Pains) Underrated (No More Drama, Love & Life)

@swisschoklate736 Год назад

Moundbound performance, EPIC! Mighty River’s performance, EPIC!!!!!!! Mary is versatile!!!

@SomeGuy-mg5jy 6 месяцев назад

I respect Mary so much as a singer and overall artist. I'm the same age as Mary and I've always said Mary is the greatest singer of my generation. I wish she had touched on The London Sessions. It is unique in her catalog and one of my favorite Mary albums.

@lucybunwa5833 2 года назад

“I have always wondered, why? Why I can't live without you babe and I'm longing to be your lady I understand that you are leaving Please don't leave here without me baby 'Cause I think I might go insane”😍😍😍😍

@blkdevil20 2 года назад

YESSS!!! I immediately started to sing that when they skipped over the Mary era😂😂

@lucybunwa5833 2 года назад

@@blkdevil20 FOR REAL !

@lucybunwa5833 2 года назад

@Angel Johnson BIG TUNE

@SnOwFlAkE0588 2 года назад

Mary i love you and i am one of your biggest fans you have got me through soo much!!! you really have no idea how much you have you been there for us!!! YOU ARE THE QUEEN!!!

@TheJadedFilmMaker 2 года назад

Umbrella Academy!

@dreyday21 8 месяцев назад

Mary j has been my icon since I was a little kid I’m 21 now and I’m still up with her

@foxxminaj8419 2 года назад

I got every Album 🎚️👑🏆🌡️🔥⛄🎼🎼🎺🎙️🎤🎻🎥🎥📼🎟️🎟️ Milwaukee in the building every time you came I was right there THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP& R&B ❣️

@Luminousone_624 2 года назад

My Life and My Life II the journey continues and Share My World and Stregnth of a woman are my faves.

@SandraWAsumu 2 года назад

God I love this woman! Thank you Mary for sharing so much of yourself with the world. I’m so glad we are giving you your flowers while you’re still young.

@yellagirl419 2 года назад

I love me some Mary cant help but love, respect and appreciate you boo!

@DevinSealyWilson 2 года назад

I hate that y’all skipped over the Mary and Love & Life Albums!!!!!

@ForeignFrederik 2 года назад

Queen Mary J Blige❤️🎵🍃

@angelaalston971 2 года назад

All hail the Queen💛 of Hip Hop & RB🖤

@bobbleheadmoe 2 года назад

I loooooove them all but the Mary Album and love and life. Love those two

@tashaparker1098 2 года назад

Love Mary J Blige and her songs

@ITSMRZFG 2 года назад

Queen Mary 😍 been listening to her for as long as I can remember

@dreyday21 8 месяцев назад

I’m so happy I can relate to mary in my mind I tackled so much and only mary and only all her albums helped me so much❤ that’s why when people ask me who I look up took and admire just everything it’s mary just blige