R&B Album Swap

~~Soulflower~~ · 04-22-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

So, I thought this was her debut but it's actually her second album.

My favorite tracks from this album are "Mary Jane (All Night Long)", "Be Happy" and "You Bring Me Joy"

I have heard many of these tracks without ever having listened to this album. I think I can say that about many of Mary's albums. She is pretty much the Queen of R&B and commands that her presence be recognized through her vocals. She always stands out when she's featured on songs that aren't her own. The production is definitely top notch on this album though and I loved all the soul songs that were sampled in the creation of this album. While I was listening, I was going through trying to pick out songs that I knew or felt like I knew.

You are actually right... MY BAD!! lol This is MJB second album. Her first album was "Whats the 411" That is another great album as well.

However, I think "My Life" is the album that made her the icon she is today. I wouldn't say she is the Queen of R&B specifically but she is the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul". I don't think no other artist in her genre has fused those two genres so creatively as she has...maybe Lauryn Hill but then again Lauryn only made one album although that album is classic to.

Mary is not a good technical singer and her range is limited. However, she conveys so much emotion in her singing and really knows how to takes you with her in a song which is why I think she is a great singer. She commands alot of presence and personality in her singing. She is not a bad writer either and like you said is great at making appearances on other artists songs and knows how to make it her own. I think she deserves all her success and accolades. She has a pretty strong discography and despite her cross over success has not forgotten her roots...which is why I will always respect her.

My favorite tracks are: My Life, Be Happy, I'm Goin Down, Mary Jane (All Night Long), I Never Wanna Live Without You

This is a pretty solid album and the music videos are actually really good to. This is Mary at her best!