Mary J. Blige

Known as the "Queen of R&B", Mary Jane Blige was born January 11, 1971 in New York. She is considered one of the most, if not the most successful R and B singer of all time. She has won 9 Grammys and is the only artist to have won Grammys in the pop, rap, R&B and gospel categories. Blige started her musical career in 1992, releasing her multi-platinum debut album, What's the 411?. Her 2009 album, Stronger with each Tear, is her seventh consecutive album to debut at number one on the Billboard Top 100.

Discography:

 * 1992: What's the 411?
 * 1994: My Life
 * 1997: Share My World
 * 1999: Mary
 * 2001:  No More Drama
 * 2003: Love & Life
 * 2005: The Breakthrough
 * 2007: Growing Pains
 * 2009: Stronger with Each Tear
 * 2011: My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)

This musician provides examples of:

 * Development Hell: Her Nina Simone biopic has been stuck here for more than half a decade.
 * Dream Team: Collaborated with Lauryn Hill to sing "I Used to Love Him", from Hill's debut album.
 * Signature Song: "Real Love" and "Be Without You".