Biography
A powerful voice backed by heartfelt lyrics and a no-nonsense attitude, Mary J. Blige deservedly earned her title as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. With legendary music producer Sean "Puffy" Combs mentoring her early career, Blige blazed to the top of the pop and R&B charts with her debut album What's the 411? (1992), which yielded the hit singles "Real Love" and "Sweet Thing." The Grammy Award-winning vocalist blended her gritty, urban roots with …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Cast alongside Tom Cruise and Alec Baldwin in feature adaptation of the stage musical "Rock of Ages" | |
2009 | Played supporting role in Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" | |
2005 | Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 200 with The Breakthrough | |
2001 | Made feature film debut in "Prison Song" | |
2001 | Scored first No. 1 track on the Billboard Hot 100 with the hip-hop jam "Family Affair" from No More Drama | |
1999 | Veered into adult contemporary and inspirational music with Mary | |
1998 | Made TV acting debut with guest role on "The Jamie Foxx Show" (The WB) | |
1996 | Contributed the ballad "Not Gon' Cry" for the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack | |
1994 | Released multi-platinum selling album My Life | |
1992 | Released debut album What's the 411?, featuring her first Top 10 hit "Real Love" | |
1990 | Sang background vocals for Father MC track "I'll Do 4 U" | |
| At 17, recorded her first demo, a cover of Anita Baker's "Caught Up in the Rapture" (1986), at a shopping mall in White Plains, NY; signed by Uptown Records president and CEO Andre Harrell | ||
Awards
2011 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture in The Help |
2011 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in The Help |
2008 | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album |
2007 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals |
2006 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
2006 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album |
2006 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song |
2006 | Critics' Choice Award for Best Song in Bobby |
2003 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals |
2002 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
1995 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group |