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Mary J. Blige Sued For $2 Mil Over ‘Work That’
Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg: 8/7
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Mary J and Rap Exec Steve Stoute Launch Women’s Support Network
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Interview
Can’t Knock The Hustle
Here’s how WSJ reviews hip hop:
The contrast in their styles offers the audience variety and maybe a bit of artistic tension. Ms. Blige is a gifted vocalist whose talents easily translate to fiery R&B, gut-twisting blues, hip-hop and classy though not overly glossy pop. Jay Z can’t sing a whit, but he features rapid-fire rap and cutting-edge beats enriched by sophisticated, textured arrangements.
Jay Z, 38, is from Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood and Ms. Blige, 37, from a housing project in Yonkers, just 25 miles away. Both had a tough start to success. But their personas are a contrast, too. He’s a larger-than-life figure, bravado always in full bloom, who chronicles the violent, crime-ridden world from which he sprang. Ms. Blige is the modern-day version of the girl next door — all right, a strikingly attractive girl next door. A sisterly confidante who boosts our sagging egos, Ms. Blige sings of love, independence and the need for self-respect, especially after bouncing back from the indignities of affairs with unreliable men. He’s untouchable, while she tells us everything is going to work out.
Not quite how you or I would put it, huh? here’s the whole article
Jay & Mary’s Heart of The City Tour kicked off in Miami. Special guests include Kanye, Young Jeezy, Fabolous, and Timbaland.
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Kanye, Mary J. Headline Essence Music Fest
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Forgot to mention that Jay and Mary were on Hot 97 with Cipha Sounds last week to promote their upcoming tour and Jay debunked the previously Jay/Nas Collabo Album. He didn’t even sound like he was interested in the idea. Ciph asked Jay who would he like to make an album with. Jay, of course ever the promoter, replied: “Miss Mary J. Blige.” They also premiered You’re Welcome.
Real Love:
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