In 1996, the album was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 38th Grammy Awards, while in December of the same year, the album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, for shipments of three million copies in the United States. Blige's second album to reach the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at number seven, and debuting at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, where it stayed for eight weeks. Similar to her debut album, My Life features vast production from Sean "Puffy" Combs for his newly founded label, Bad Boy Entertainment, which was at the time backed by Arista Records.Ĭonsidered to be her breakthrough album, My Life became Mary J. Unlike her debut, What's the 411? (1992), Blige contributed lyrics to fourteen of the album's tracks, making it her most introspective and personal album at the time. Many of the topics on My Life deal with clinical depression, Blige's battling with both drugs and alcohol, as well as being in an abusive relationship. Blige, released on November 29, 1994, by Uptown Records and MCA Records. For those who want to relive Blige’s embattled masterpiece, now’s the chance to rediscover My Life in two vinyl formats, sourced from the original masters.My Life is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Over the course of her career, Blige became a symbol of female empowerment and perseverance, but on My Life, she lay her soul bare to brilliant ends. Last December, Amazon Studios announced that an as-yet-untitled Blige documentary is in production, helmed by Sean “Diddy” Combs. She would go on release 11 more studio albums, start her own film production company and earn an Oscar nomination. With My Life, Blige established herself an unrivaled voice in R&B. With Blige taking the songwriting reins, My Life remains her most revelatory and creatively vital work to date.Įarning an award for Top R&B Album at the 1995 Billboard Music Awards, as well as a Grammy nomination for Best R&B album in 1996, My Life stands alone as an unflinching document of Blige as she struggled to see light in the darkness. She completely owns Rose Royce’s 1976 soul classic “I’m Going Down,” and her promise of happiness amid the drama still rings true on the exuberant “You Bring Me Joy.” Blige - (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman 3:01Įven 25 years later, Blige’s bristling delivery on My Life still sounds raw. Blige - Be Happy (Bad Boy Butter Remix) 4:44ģ9. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long) (Remix) (Feat. Blige - Mary's Joint (Commentary) 1:27Ģ7. Blige - My Life Interlude (Commentary) 1:06Ģ2. Blige - I'm Goin' Down (Commentary) 1:29Ģ1. Blige - I Never Wanna Live Without You 6:14ġ9. Blige - I Never Wanna Live Without You (Commentary) 1:12ġ8. Blige - You Gotta Believe (Commentary) 1:02ġ6. Blige - I'm The Only Woman (Commentary) 2:13ġ0. Blige - Marvin Interlude (Commentary) 0:54Ġ8.
Blige - You Bring Me Joy (Commentary) 1:26Ġ6. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long) 4:37Ġ5. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long) (Commentary) 1:14Ġ4. Style: New Jack Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Gospel, Hip Hop, Neo Soul, Funk, Discoįormat: 2 × CD, Album, Deluxe Edition, 25th Anniversary EditionĠ1. Title: My Life (Deluxe & Commentary Edition)
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