Mary J. Blige
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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 rhythm and blues singer of all time. She has won nine 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)
Mary J. Blige provides examples of the following tropes:
- 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".