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27 Jan

Posted at 13:18h in Reviews

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Mary J. Blige is a modern day music icon; I’m guessing there are few who would disagree with that statement.  With 18 years (and counting) in the game as the reigning queen of Hip Hop Soul, nine studio albums under her belt - plus numerous high profile collaborations - it’s hard to think of a person more deserving of the mantle.

As with most ‘icons’, her discography has its ups and downs. What’s The 411? and My Life are certified classics, as are Share My World and Mary (if to a somewhat lesser degree).  No More Drama and Love & Life were both commercially successful, but saw her fans a little disappointed and can be viewed as blips on an otherwise perfect scorecard.  The Breakthrough (2005) and Growing Pains (2007) were seen by many as a return to form for Mary, and so the recent release of Stronger With Each Tear was highly anticipated by both ride or die Mary fans and those she had picked up on her most recent releases.