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On the song "K. Murray
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gave it a three-star honorable mention, indicating "an enjoyable effort consumers attuned to its overriding aesthetic or individual vision may well treasure". He cited "Mary Jane" and "I'm Going Down" as highlights while calling the album "an around-the-way girl's recipe for happiness". In a mixed
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was brought in and had originally been contracted to produce one song and an interlude for the project. He ended up being a last minute replacement as the producers Blige worked with previously on
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chart, where it stayed for eight weeks. In 1996, the album was nominated for
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s list of the 100 greatest
American albums of all-time. The following year,
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Campbell, Chuck (December 23, 1994). "Germans Put New Spin On Punk Music".
3222:"Mary J. Blige to Re-release 'My Life' in November | 25th Anniversary"
2807:– recording engineer (1, 5–7, 9, 11, 13–15), mixing (2, 5, 7, 9, 13–15, 17)
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Middleton – keyboards (8, additional on 9), all other instruments (8)
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Sullivan, Caroline (December 9, 1994). "Mary J. Blige: My Life (MCA)".
3329:"Mary J. Blige On Her "My Life" Album: "I Was Depressed, Ready To Die""
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Latonya J. Blige – background vocals (3, 5, 13, 17, additional on 7)
3148:"1. Mary J Blige, My Life - The 50 Best R&B albums of the '90s"
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The album was a breakthrough for Blige, who at this point was in a
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chart, peaking at number seven, and debuting at number one on the
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4072:"How Mary J. Blige's Pain Drew Her to the Sunshine on 'My Life'"
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became Mary J. Blige's second album to reach the top ten on the
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3354:"Mary J Blige: 'The way I was living, I should have been dead'"
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for Top R&B Album. In 1996, following the album's success,
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The Wu-Tang Clan and RZA: A Trip
Through Hip Hop's 36 Chambers
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Waring, Charles (December 2020). "Mary J. Blige: My Life".
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and "Speak to My Heart" by New York Restoration Choir with
2489:"Mary Jane (All Night Long)" contains an interpolation of "
4356:"American album certifications – Mary J Blige – My Life"
4320:"Canadian album certifications – Mary J Blige – My Life"
4245:"Mary J. Blige Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)"
3747:"500 Greatest Albums of All Time: My Life – Mary J. Blige"
4338:"British album certifications – Mary J Blige – My Life"
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3180:"American album certifications – Mary J. Blige – My Life"
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Rob Paustian – recording engineer (15-16), mixing (16)
3727:. Vol. 10, no. 11. New York. pp. 76–77
2581:"No One Else" contains a sample of "Free At Last" by
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4135:"Mary J. Blige ARIA Chart History complete to 2024"
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3839:"The All-TIME 100 Albums – Mary J. Blige: My Life"
2555:"Don't Go" contains a sample of "Goodbye Love" by
1027:as the 86th best album of all time in 2024 on the
3122:List of number-one R&B albums of 1995 (U.S.)
3117:List of number-one R&B albums of 1994 (U.S.)
2209:"Mary Jane (All Night Long)" (Remix) (featuring
1226:150 Albums That Define the Vibe Era (1992–2007)
4181:(in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
4014:, in Juleyka Lantigua Williams, editor, series
3978:: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (
3095:Shipments figures based on certification alone.
2587:"No One Else" also contains a vocal sample of "
3685:Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s
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3994:"My Life 2CD – Mary J. Blige Official Store"
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4525:My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)
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2535:"K. Murray Interlude" music also used for "
2519:"I'm the Only Woman" contains a sample of "
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4191:"Mary J. Blige | Artist | Official Charts"
4179:"Dutchcharts.nl – Mary J. Blige – My Life"
3927:. Vol. 121, no. 49. p. 19.
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3184:Recording Industry Association of America
2511:It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me
2509:"You Bring Me Joy" contains a sample of "
2439:"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
1336:Recording Industry Association of America
1210:100 Essential Albums of the 20th Century
421:Recording Industry Association of America
392:Considered to be her breakthrough album,
102:Sound on Sound Recordings (New York City)
3525:"Forget '411,' Mary J., Better Call 911"
2777:Rich Travali – recording engineer (2, 9)
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4292:"R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 1995"
3434:Preston, Rohan B. (December 29, 1994).
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2665:– arranger, additional instruments (16)
2136:(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
4207:"Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40"
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3577:. London. January 7, 1995. p. 34.
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2604:"Be Happy" also contains a sample of "
1107:The 100 Best Albums from 1983 to 2008
27:1994 studio album by Mary J. Blige
3807:"The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time"
3717:Bernstein, Jonathan (February 1995).
3523:Johnson, Connie (December 25, 1994).
3304:"Key Tracks: Mary J. Blige's My Life"
2674:Debra Young – production coordination
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3919:Mitchell, Gail (December 12, 2009).
3462:Hopkins, Tracy (November 25, 1994).
3403:Martinez, M.R. (December 17, 1994).
2248:"I'm Goin' Down" (Remix) (featuring
1571:"K. Murray Interlude" (performed by
1158:The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
1125:The Essential Recordings of the 90s
355:, released on November 29, 1994, by
4698:King and Queen of Hearts World Tour
3557:. No. 325. London. p. 95.
3405:"Urban — Reviews: Pick of the Week"
2813:Vincent Henry – alto saxophone (10)
2644:– additional background vocals (14)
2182:25th anniversary edition bonus disc
1147:The 100 Greatest Albums of the 90s
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377:features extensive production from
4094:Arnold, Chuck (29 November 2019).
4039:The Cambridge Companion to Hip-Hop
3605:Soto, Alfred (November 24, 2020).
2768:– additional music programming (7)
2735:Kevin "K-Dog" Johnson - drums (10)
385:, which was at the time backed by
25:
4096:"Mary J. Blige's 'My Life' at 25"
3779:"500 Greatest Albums of All Time"
3647:The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
1303:debuted at number nine on the US
1283:The 1000 Best Albums of All Time
1008:placed it at number 279 on their
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4668:The Breakthrough Experience Tour
4036:Justin A. Williams, ed. (2015).
3327:Murrell, Morgan (24 June 2021).
3146:Jenkins, Craig (July 10, 2014).
2545:"My Life" contains a sample of "
2290:"I Love You" (Remix) (featuring
1714:"I Never Wanna Live Without You"
1263:Top 100 Albums by Black Artists
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2999:US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (
2971:Year-end chart performance for
1010:500 Greatest Albums of All Time
536:would be released as the song "
442:which featured artists such as
4264:"Billboard 200: Year End 1995"
4223:"Mary J. Blige Chart History (
4070:Folk, Antwane (27 June 2021).
3960:(liner notes). Mary J. Blige.
3815:. New York. September 22, 2020
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973:review, Jonathan Bernstein of
78:December 1993 – September 1994
1:
4793:Albums produced by Sean Combs
4737:Super Bowl XXXV halftime show
4646:Reflections (A Retrospective)
4342:British Phonographic Industry
2841:Weekly chart performance for
2726:Keenya Mauldin – hair stylist
2689:Frank Colon – percussion (10)
920:The Rolling Stone Album Guide
510:. In the middle of recording
381:for his newly founded label,
4742:Super Bowl LVI halftime show
4157:"Top RPM Albums: Issue 7989"
3636:(2004). "Mary J. Blige". In
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2547:Everybody Loves the Sunshine
1071:Apple Music 100 Best Albums
18:My Life (Mary J. Blige song)
4678:Growing Pains European Tour
4639:Mary J. Blige & Friends
4167:Library and Archives Canada
2698:Gloria Agostini – harp (10)
2695:– additional keyboards (10)
1192:Top 100 Albums of All Time
1136:50 Essential Female Albums
1029:Apple Music 100 Best Albums
514:, Combs suggested covering
63:November 29, 1994
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4044:Cambridge University Press
3871:"My Life by Mary J. Blige"
3847:. New York. Archived from
3571:"Mary J. Blige: My Life".
2943:Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
2713:- background vocals (3, 8)
2680:Eileen Folson – cello (10)
2677:Diane Monroe – violin (10)
2650:Bruce Purse – trumpet (10)
1415:Mary Jane (All Night Long)
1322:, and at number 59 on the
1312:Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
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405:Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
302:Released: February 8, 1995
297:Mary Jane (All Night Long)
289:Released: January 18, 1995
276:Released: October 26, 1994
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3591:The Philadelphia Inquirer
3379:"My Life – Mary J. Blige"
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4703:Strength of a Woman Tour
4693:The London Sessions Tour
4683:Music Saved My Life Tour
4253:. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
4235:. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
4213:. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
4197:. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
4169:. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
3875:My Life by Mary J. Blige
3787:. New York. May 31, 2012
3719:"Mary J. Blige: My Life"
3607:"Mary J. Blige: My Life"
2747:Lesa Terry – violin (10)
2707:JoDee Stringham – design
2654:Prince Charles Alexander
2386:"Be Happy" (Ron G Remix)
1792:Prince Charles Alexander
1326:. On December 13, 1995,
1242:Soul: 100 Essential CDs
993:was ranked number 57 on
595:, and his protégés, the
486:Prince Charles Alexander
363:. Many of the topics on
190:Prince Charles Alexander
4720:Mary J. Blige's My Life
4518:Stronger with Each Tear
4211:Official Charts Company
4115:Blige, Mary J. (1994).
3921:"Strength of Character"
3507:Knoxville News Sentinel
3308:Redbullmusicacademy.com
3111:Mary J. Blige's My Life
2871:Canada Top Albums/CDs (
2704:Herb Powers – mastering
2479:signifies a co-producer
754:Knoxville News Sentinel
4673:Heart of the City Tour
4430:Awards and nominations
4145:– via Imgur.com.
2798:Sybil Pennix – stylist
2671:– additional bass (16)
1296:Commercial performance
488:out of the blue after
328:Released: May 28, 1995
315:Released: May 28, 1995
88:Axis Studios Recording
4798:Uptown Records albums
4607:What's the 411? Remix
4553:Good Morning Gorgeous
4117:My Life (Album Notes)
3837:(November 13, 2006).
1320:Canadian Albums Chart
383:Bad Boy Entertainment
218:What's the 411? Remix
4788:Mary J. Blige albums
4571:Think Like a Man Too
4018:(Santa Barbara, CA:
3759:on December 20, 2010
3690:St. Martin's Griffin
3652:Simon & Schuster
3468:Entertainment Weekly
3188:If necessary, click
2795:– executive producer
2638:– executive producer
2541:The Notorious B.I.G.
2329:"Be Happy" (Bad Boy
1678:Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey
1539:"I'm the Only Woman"
1102:Entertainment Weekly
709:Entertainment Weekly
608:Professional ratings
504:The Notorious B.I.G.
4688:The Liberation Tour
4663:Share My World Tour
4546:Strength of a Woman
4539:The London Sessions
3998:Shop.maryjblige.com
3974:cite AV media notes
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2859:Australian Albums (
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2074:Jean-Claude Olivier
1812:"My Life Interlude"
1660:"You Gotta Believe"
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545:clinical depression
495:Diary of a Mad Band
440:My Life Remix Album
4803:MCA Records albums
4624:Compilation albums
4016:Hip Hop in America
3968:. 1995. MCD 11398.
3899:Officialcharts.com
3377:Swihart, Stanton.
3127:Billboard Year-End
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2793:Sean "Puffy" Combs
2783:Sam Fine – make-up
2751:Mark "Led" Ledford
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1507:"Marvin Interlude"
1468:Joel "JoJo" Hailey
1398:Sean "Puffy" Combs
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413:38th Grammy Awards
409:Best R&B Album
379:Sean "Puffy" Combs
169:Sean "Puffy" Combs
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2766:Rashad Smith
2744:– piano (10)
2732:- vocals (6)
2730:Keith Murray
2619:
2563:Stay With Me
2537:Who Shot Ya?
2531:David Porter
2155:Jerry Wexler
2145:Gerry Goffin
1581:Keith Murray
1573:Keith Murray
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