The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. Mary J. Blige founded an entire genre with her debut in 1992 and shaped the nineties sonically like hardly any other artist.
“Real Love”, “Family Affair”, “No More Drama”, “Be Without You”: over eighty million records sold, nine Grammys and the first artist ever to be nominated for both an acting and a song Oscar in the same year.
Live, her strength is truthfulness. She sings without protection, with audible commitment and an emotional openness that distinguishes her concerts from any smooth R&B show. Big band, background singers, and an audience that carries every line.
A world star for big festivals and halls. A name that carries a line-up alone.
