Mary Jane Blige is an American singer,songwriter,and actress. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Queen of R&B",Blige has won nine Grammy Awards,a Primetime Emmy Award,four American Music Awards,twelve NAACP Image Awards,and twelve Billboard Music Awards,including the Billboard Icon Award. She has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards,including one for her supporting role in the film Mudbound (2017) and another for its original song "Mighty River",becoming the first person nominated for acting and songwriting in the same year.
"U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood. It was written by Isaac Phillips,Paris Davis,Sean Bryant,Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins,and Norwood for her second studio album Never Say Never (1998). Production was handled by Jerkins,with additional production from Norwood.
"Be Without You" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was written by JohntáAustin,Bryan Michael Cox,Jason Perry,and Blige for her seventh studio album,The Breakthrough (2005). Production was helmed by Cox,with additional production from Young Smoke and vocal production from Ron Fair and Blige. A piano-tinkling downtempo R&B song,the song examines a relationship where the couple is trying to decide if they want to stay together,with Blige urging them to appreciate their blessings. "Be Without You" was released as the album's first official single on November 14,2005.
"Enough Cryin" a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige,Sean Garrett,Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter,and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins for her seventh studio album,The Breakthrough (2005),while production was helmed by the latter. The song introduces Blige's rap alter ego,Brook Lynn,who delivers the song's rap verse. Blige's rap verse was originally written by Jay-Z for Foxy Brown,but Jerkins rejected Brown's vocals and it was instead suggested that Blige record the verse herself.
"Need a Boss" is the debut single from singer Shareefa from her debut album Point of No Return. The single features label mate and DTP's founder Ludacris and was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. It samples The Stylistics "Let's Put It All Together". "Need a Boss" peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 62,on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles &Tracks at number 10,and BET's 106 &Park at number 4. It had success on BET and receiving heavy airplay on the 106 &Park countdown for a long span of time and peaking in the top 5 at number 4. A cover remix was made by Ace Valentine entitled "Need A Ghetto Girl".
"All Eyez on Me" is a song by American singer Monica. It was written in collaboration with Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and LaShawn Daniels for her original third studio album of the same name,while production was helmed by the former. The song incorporates excerpts of "P.Y.T. " (1983) by American singer Michael Jackson. Due to the inclusion of the sample,Quincy Jones and James Ingram are also credited as songwriters. A lighthearted party jam that is built on a danceable groove,"All Eyez on Me" talks about self-confidence.
Back of My Lac' is the debut studio album from American R&B singer J. Holiday that was released in the United States on October 2,2007,by Music Line Group and Capitol Records. Production for this album was handled by Los Da Mystro,Darkchild,The-Dream,The Platinum Brothers,Donnie Scantz,Travis Cherry,J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League,Sean Garrett and Oak Felder
"Shoulda Let You Go" is a song by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole. It was written by Cole and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins for her second studio album Just like You (2007),while production was helmed by Jerkins. The song features additional vocals by rapper Amina. "Shoulda Let You Go" premiered on August 25,2007,on V103,an Atlanta-based radio station,and was later released as the album's second single. It reached number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
"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 on 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.
"I Can Love You" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige along with her sister LaTonya Blige-DaCosta,Rodney Jerkins,and Lil' Kim for her third album,Share My World (1997),with Jerkins producing the song and Lil Kim having featured vocals. In addition,the song also features a sample of the song "Queen Bitch," a track from Kim's debut album Hard Core (1996),co-written by Carlos Broady and Nashiem Myrick. "I Can Love You" was released as the second single from Share My World in the US,where it reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Work That" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige,Sean Garrett,and Theron "Neff-U" Feemster for her eighth studio album,Growing Pains (2007),while production was overseen by the latter,with Garrett also credited as a co-producer. A self-love promoting rap pop track,which draw from Blige's own journey to towards self-acceptance,"Work That" has the singer stressing to young women everywhere to embrace their individuality and love who they are.
"Can't Get Enough" is a song by Canadian recording artist Tamia. It was written by LaShawn Daniels,Fred Jerkins III,Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Keli Nicole Price for her fourth album Between Friends (2006),while production was helmed by the latter. The song was released as the album's lead single in 2006. It reached number 26 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Stronger with Each Tear is the ninth studio album from American R&B and soul singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige. The album was released in the US on December 21,2009,under Blige's own imprint,Matriarch Records.
"I Am" is a song by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige,JohntáAustin,Ester Dean,Magnus Beite,Tor Erik Hermansen,Mikkel Eriksen for her ninth studio album,Stronger with Each Tear (2009),while production was helmed by Hermansen and Eriksen under their production moniker Stargate. Lyrically,the song "I Am" confidently tells one's lover nobody can treat them better than the person they are with at the present time.
"Mr. Wrong" is a song taken from American R&B singer Mary J. Blige's album My Life II... The Journey Continues (2011). It features rapper,Drake. The song was written by Drake,Jim Jonsin,Danny Morris,and Rico Love,while production was helmed by Jonsin and Love. The song contains a sample from "Me and Mrs. Jones" (1972) by American singer Billy Paul. Due to the inclusion of the sample,Kenneth Gamble,Leon Huff,and Cary Gilbert are also credited as songwriters. The song was released as the album's second official single on October 28,2011.
Hot Coko is the debut solo studio album by American R&B singer Coko. It was released by RCA Records on August 10,1999. Hot Coko served as the singer's debut effort following the release of her band SWV's third album Release Some Tension (1997),which led towards the group's first disbandment in 1998. Guest appearances on the album are made by rapper Eve and singer Tyrese. Hot Coko features production from the likes of Damon Thomas,Rodney Jerkins,Marc Anthony,Missy Elliott,Timbaland and Brian Alexander Morgan,whom Coko worked with while a member of SWV earlier in the decade.
"Whole Damn Year" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige,Emeli Sandéand Knox Brown for her twelfth studio album The London Sessions (2014),featuring production from the latter. "Whole Damn Year" is a R&B song,with a neo soul influence. The song was released as the album's third single on December 1,2014.
"Right Now" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige from her twelfth studio album,The London Sessions (2014). It was written by Blige,Sam Smith,Jimmy Napes,and Disclosure,featuring production from the latter. Musically,"Right Now" is a mid-tempo R&B song,with deep house and UK garage influences. Lyrically,it exudes a displeased woman letting her lover know that she is fed up with his ways,and is planning on making changes. The song was released as the album's second single on October 27,2014.
"Doubt" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige and English musician Sam Romans for her twelfth studio album The London Sessions (2014),while production was helmed by Romans and record producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. "Doubt" is a R&B ballad,with gospel influences. The song was released as the album's fourth and final single on March 9,2015. "Doubt" peaked in the top ten on the US Adult R&B Songs.
"Thick of It" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige,Darhyl "DJ" Camper Jr.,and Jazmine Sullivan for her thirteenth studio album Strength of a Woman (2017),while production was helmed by Camper. The song embodies portions of the song "Give a Little Love" (1975) by Scottish pop rock band Bay City Rollers. Due to the inclusion of the sample,John Goodison and Phil Wainman are also credited as songwriters. The song was released as the lead single from the album on October 7,2016. "Thick of It" went to number one on the US Adult R&B Songs chart.
