MARY J. BLIGE
Name: Mary Jane Blige
Also known as MJB, The Queen of Hip Hop Soul
Born: 11 January 1971 The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Genre(s): R&B, soul, hip-hop soul, hip-hop
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actress
Instrument(s): Singing, rapping
Mary Jane Blige (born January 11, 1971) is an American R&B, soul, and hip hop
soul singer, songwriter, occasional rapper, record producer, actress, and hip
hop icon who has sold more than 40 million records and over 10 million singles
worldwide. She is widely known as the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul", and has also
received over 26 Grammy Award nominations for her work, winning eight. Early in
her career, Blige's highly personal songs and gritty voice earned her
comparisons to soul singers who preceded her, including Patti LaBelle and Aretha
Franklin; however her artistic evolution and commercial success throughout the
years have allowed her to exert her own influence over a new generation of
artists.
Name: Mary Jane Blige
Also known as MJB, The Queen of Hip Hop Soul
Born: 11 January 1971 The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Genre(s): R&B, soul, hip-hop soul, hip-hop
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actress
Instrument(s): Singing, rapping
Mary Jane Blige (born January 11, 1971) is an American R&B, soul, and hip hop
soul singer, songwriter, occasional rapper, record producer, actress, and hip
hop icon who has sold more than 40 million records and over 10 million singles
worldwide. She is widely known as the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul", and has also
received over 26 Grammy Award nominations for her work, winning eight. Early in
her career, Blige's highly personal songs and gritty voice earned her
comparisons to soul singers who preceded her, including Patti LaBelle and Aretha
Franklin; however her artistic evolution and commercial success throughout the
years have allowed her to exert her own influence over a new generation of
artists.