Mary J. Blige: Classic or Dud?

i heard "thick of it" on the mainstream r&b station once or twice but obviously not enough. the adult r&b station played it a ton tho. mainstream and adult airplay are combined for the r&b/hip-hop airplay chart, where it peaked at #5.

Saw her live tonight. She did a powerful take on "No More Drama"-- was really testifyin.' "Thick of It" and a few others from the new one also sounded strong. On some older cuts she let the mostly female crowd sing many of the verses. Her 3 women backing singers and the band were good as well.

1 costume change and lots of talk about self-affirmation and relationships (it came across sincere)in the hour and a half gig

It ain't all roses!

I like the new one better than the London one, but haven't listened to the latter in a bit.

Just discovered her debut album What’s the 411 and can’t stop playing it. Where has this been all my life? Her voice is so beautiful!!

She's neither classic nor dud. She's okay, sometimes a bit dull, but she's had her moments. Family Affair is her best one by miles.

don't over look the second album! my life; not the remixes (even though that one's pretty good too). i think it's even better than 411.

and Mary is awesome, especially if you have trouble w/her.