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Heart Of The City Tour
The Heart of the City Tour was a co-headlining concert tour by American recording artists Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z. The North America tour supports Blige's eighth studio album, ''Growing Pains'' (2007) and Jay-Z's tenth studio album '' American Gangster'' (2007). rap.about.com-hiphop tour events According to Pollstar.com the Heart of the City Tour grossed over $34.2 million, making it the most successful male-female hip-hop/R&B tour in history. was the opening act for the tour, supporting his 2007 debut album '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary J
Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also called the Blessed Virgin Mary * Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus * Mary of Bethany, follower of Jesus, considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene * Mary, mother of James * Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus * Mary, mother of John Mark * Mary of Egypt, patron saint of penitents * Mary of Rome, a New Testament woman * Mary, mother of Zechariah and sister of Moses and Aaron; mostly known by the Hebrew name: Miriam * Mary the Jewess one of the reputed founders of alchemy, referred to by Zosimus. * Mary 2.0, Roman Catholic women's movement * Maryam (surah) "Mary", 19th surah (chapter) of the Qur'an Royalty * Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241), daughter of Walter of Avesnes and Margaret of Blois * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outstanding
"Outstanding" is a song originally performed by the Gap Band and written by member Raymond Calhoun. The song originally appeared on the group's platinum-selling 1982 album ''Gap Band IV''. It is one of their signature songs and biggest hits, reaching the number one spot on the U.S. R&B Singles Chart in February 1983. "Outstanding" peaked at number 51 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Chart positions Cover versions The song was later covered by British singer Kenny Thomas in 1990. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1999, footballer Andy Cole signed to WEA/Warner Music and released his version of "Outstanding" with added rap verses. Cole's version reached number 68 on the UK Singles Chart. References External links Outstanding - list of releasesat Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Work That (Mary J
Work That may refer to: * "Work That" (Mary J. Blige song), 2007 * "Work That" (Teriyaki Boyz song), 2009 * "Work That", a song by Megan Thee Stallion from her 2020 album '' Good News'' {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Fine
"Just Fine" is a song by the American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige, Terius "The-Dream" Nash, Jazze Pha and Tricky Stewart for her eighth studio album, ''Growing Pains'' (2007), while production was helmed by Pha and Stewart. It was released as the album's lead single in October 16, 2007. The song peaked at number 22 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, while also topping the US Hot Dance Club Play chart. Critically acclaimed, "Just Fine" was nominated in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 2008, as well as the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical at the 51st Grammy Awards in February 2009. In addition, the song was ranked 41st on ''Rolling Stones list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. Plus it was featured on the 2008 compilation album '' Now That’s What I Call Music! 27''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Going Down (Rose Royce Song)
"I'm Going Down" is a song written and produced by Norman Whitfield, and performed by American soul and R&B group Rose Royce in 1976. It is from the film ''Car Wash'' and is featured on its soundtrack. In 1994, it was covered by American singer Mary J. Blige. Rose Royce version The Rose Royce (original) version received moderate success. It peaked at number seventy on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reached number ten on the R&B singles chart. In the film ''Car Wash'', the song serves as a double entendre, as it complements the screen time of Maureen, a forlorn prostitute who desperately seeks a chance at true love with Joe, even as she turns tricks. Charts Mary J. Blige version In 1994, American R&B singer artist Mary J. Blige covered "I'm Going Down", titled "I'm Goin' Down", for her second studio album, ''My Life'' (1994). Her version was produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs and Chucky Thompson. Released as the album's second single, Blige's version peaked at number thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Child
"Your Child" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written and produced by Gerald Isaac for Blige's fourth studio album, ''Mary'' (1999). The song was released by MCA Records as the album's fourth and final single on May 29, 2000, in the United States. A large success on the US Dance Club Songs, "Your Child" peaked at number one. It also reached number twenty-three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 .... The accompanying music video for "Your Child" featured Blige performing alongside Harvey White, Joyce Washington, Billie Woodruff and actor Leon Robinson. Versions #"Your Child" (album version) (5:30) #"Your Child" (Kiyamma Griffin Uptempo mix) (featuring Ghostface) (4:44) #"Your Child" (Kiyamma Griffin's Uptempo mix instru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Gon' Cry
"Not Gon' Cry" is a 1996 song by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige, from the soundtrack to the film ''Waiting to Exhale''; the song is also featured on Blige's third album, ''Share My World'' (1997). It was written and produced by Babyface and became a major hit for Blige in the United States, where it peaked at numbers one and two on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles and Hot 100 charts, respectively. The single sold 1,000,000 copies domestically and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Blige received her third Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (her first nomination in that category) at the 39th Grammy Awards in 1997 for the song. Coincidentally, other songs on that were later released as singles from the soundtrack ("Exhale" by Whitney Houston and "Sittin' Up in My Room" by Brandy) also received nominations in the same category. Blige performed the song at the 39th Grammy Awards telecast. Background The lyrics of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No More Drama (song)
"No More Drama" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, taken from her fifth studio album of the same name (2001). It was released as the album's second single in the United States on October 30, 2001, and as the third single in some European markets, where " Dance for Me" served as the second single instead. The Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-produced track became another hit for Blige, peaking at number 15 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number nine in the United Kingdom. The song famously samples " Nadia's Theme", currently used as the theme music for the American soap opera ''The Young and the Restless''. In the song, Blige calls herself "young and restless" in a further nod to the music sample. The video for the song won Blige her first MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video. The song was also used as a background theme for both Tyler Perry's ''Why Did I Get Married?'' and ''Why Did I Get Married Too?''. Perry Botkin Jr., one of the song's original composers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurt Again
"Hurt Again" is a song by Mary J. Blige, that was intended to be the third single from her eighth studio album, ''Growing Pains'', but was canceled in favor of " Stay Down". The song was produced by Dre & Vidal, and co-written by Dr. Dre collaborator Brian Sledge. The song was released on March 4, 2008 for airplay, but never was given an official release as it was canceled as a single. Blige and her band also performed this song in the ''One Life to Live ''One Life to Live'' (often abbreviated as ''OLTL'') is an American soap opera broadcast on the ABC television network for more than 43 years, from July 15, 1968, to January 13, 2012, and then on the internet as a web series on Hulu and iTunes ...'' soap opera in February 2008. She said about this appearance: It's absolutely amazing to be integrated into a soap opera I've watched since I was a little girl. I performed on the show two years ago and had a ball, and I am beyond thrilled to be welcomed back again. Charts Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Be Happy (Mary J
Be Happy may refer to: * ''Be Happy'' (TV series), a 2011 Singaporean TV series * ''Be Happy'' (Rina Aiuchi album), 2001 * ''Be Happy'', a 1999 album by Yurisangja Yurisangja is a South Korean male duo formed in 1997. They are best known for their pop-ballads. Name "Yurisangja" (유리상자) means "glass box." The reason they chose it was derived from their hope – the one of putting in it the most precio ... * "Be Happy" (Mary J. Blige song), 1993 * "Be Happy" (Dixie D'Amelio song), 2020 * "Be Happy", a song by Personz See also * Don't Worry, Be Happy (other) * " Sameach" ("Be Happy"), the Israeli entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay Down (Mary J
Stay Down may refer to: Trade unionism *"Stay down strike", a 1935 coal miners' strike in Cwmfelinfach *''Stay Down, Miner'' (1937), a play by Montagu Slater Albums * ''Stay Down'' (album), by the Smoking Popes (2008) Songs * "Stay Down" (Lil Durk, 6lack and Young Thug song), (2020) * "Stay Down" (Mary J. Blige song), (2007) *"Stay Down" by Royal Hunt, on the album '' Moving Target'' (1995) *"Stay Down" by Krayzie Bone featuring Akon, on the album '' The Fixtape Vol. 1: Smoke on This'' (2008) *"Stay Down" by Moby, on the album '' Wait for Me'' (2009) *"Stay Down" by El-P, album on the album ''Cancer 4 Cure ''Cancer 4 Cure'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper and producer El-P. It was released through Fat Possum Records on May 22, 2012. It peaked at No. 71 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Background The album is dedicated to El-P's fr ...'' (2012) *" Stay Down Here Where You Belong" by Irving Berlin (1914) {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love No Limit
"Love No Limit" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was co-written by Kenny Greene and Dave "Jam" Hall for her debut album, ''What's the 411?'' (1992), while production was overseen by Hall. Released as the album's fourth and final single, the song became a top five hit, reaching number-five on the US R&B singles chart, and peaked at number forty-four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Hall has stated in interviews, that he wanted to give the song an urban, hip-hop feel to a much more jazzy sound, when it was created. R&B singer Monica sang the song as a tribute at the Essence Awards 2003. Blige later performed the song at the 3rd BET Honors in 2010, as part of a medley of her hits, when she paid tribute to honoree Diddy. The song was also briefly played in the American comedy film ''CB4'' (1993) starring Chris Rock. Critical reception In an retrospective review, Daryl McIntosh from Albumism stated that the "emotional love ballad" "Love No Limit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |