Mary J. Blige Returns with Reflections – A Retrospective on Dec.12
Santa Monica, California , November 8, 2006 – To state that 2006 was one of the biggest years of Mary J Blige’s career isn’t hype. It is truth. In 2006 there was no bigger story or artist, in any genre, than Mary J Blige. Thanks to a chart-topping album, history making #1 single, galvanizing television appearances and a sold out tour, 2006 became the 12-month span in which the multiple platinum selling, Grammy winning Queen of Hip Hop Soul scaled new creative, personal and commercial heights. So after all of those dazzling achievements what does Mary J do to top it? Simple. She rewards her fans by recording yet another classic in the making – Reflections – A Retrospective – which will be released on Geffen Records December 12th.
A much anticipated and long awaited collection Reflections – A Retrospective not only gathers together all Mary J’s timeless greatest hits but features four new greatest hits to be – the first of which is the hot single “We Ride (I See The Future”). Spanning the entirety of Mary J’s spectacular 15-year career Reflections- A Retrospective is more than a greatest hits collection. It’s a soulful shout out to Mary J’s loyal fans, and a celebration of the year when one of R&B’s most influential singers “broke through” bigger than ever.
Ron Fair, Chairman of Geffen Records says of Mary’s success “Mary J. Blige has reached the defining moment of her life – as a vocalist, as a songwriter, and as a human being. Her new album Reflections- A Retrospective is an essential collection of songs that solidifies Mary as one of the greatest recording artists of all time. Anyone who has ever suffered loss, experienced pain, been in trouble, gave love or been loved, can find themselves in the music of Mary J. Blige.”
With her landmark 1992 cd What’s The 411 Mary J Blige became R&B’s standard bearer, setting both its sound and style. Since that debut Mary has earned 3 Grammys, had 7 multi platinum albums, lent her support to a slew of high profile charities and earned the unqualified respect of fans, critics and her fellow performers. With a soulful power that knows no equal, Mary J Blige owned 2006 and the Queen continues her reign with Reflections- A Retrospective.
Mary J. Blige Official Site: http://www.mjblige.com
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I’ve been down with Mary since “You Remind Me” was on the Strictly Business soundtrack back in ‘91. She is definitely a great artist. I look forward to anything from her.
—KBLove the song! Sounds like she’s sticking with the same writers. They work well together. I only wish it was all new material, because Mary never disappoints. Every album brings something different.
—LouiseI LUVIN’ the cover art on this album!! From the time that “Top Billin” sample dropped and I heard that soulful voice start singing….”We are lovers through & through and though we made it through the storm/I really want you realize/I really want to put you on….” You kinda knew this was the start something great…. She was as hip-hop as you could get, but could flip it and throw down on an old school joint! Mary J. Blige is definitely the trooff! (with 2 f’s) :)
—R7SoulkiddMJB is one of my favorite singers! Looking forward to seeing what tracks will be on this.
—kn0519