The Breakthrough

"MJB Da MVP" is a single by American soul singer Mary J. Blige, taken from her seventh studio album The Breakthrough. It features the voice of rapper 50 Cent on the chorus. The song was first played on U.S. radio in 2005 and due to strong...

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The Breakthrough is the seventh studio album by American R&B -soul singer Mary J. Blige, released in December 20, 2005 on Geffen Records. The album opened with over 729,000 units in the United States, becoming her highest first week sales of...

In this article: Mary J. Blige, As I Am, R&B, Be Without You, Enough Cryin, Billboard, Grammy Award, Alicia Keys, and Aretha Franklin

"Enough Cryin" is the third U.S. single from Mary J. Blige's seventh studio album, The Breakthrough (2005). It features Brook Lynn, Blige's alter ego, who provides a rap segment on the song. "Enough Cryin" was recorded and mixed in New...

In this article: Mary J. Blige, Enough Cryin, Rodney Jerkins, Los Angeles, Foxy Brown, UK, and Hype Williams

..."You know exactly what she's been through in her life with her music. " "Growing Pains" represents an upturn in her life. "The Breakthrough," released at the end of 2005, became a rare blockbuster in a music business desperate for them. It...

In this article: Mary J. Blige, Growing Pains, Just Fine, My Life, Be Without You, Work That, Self-hatred, and Grammy

...superstar and hit-making songwriter Mary J. Blige, is set to follow-up the most successful album of her career, the triple platinum "The Breakthrough," with her eighth (8th) studio CD "Growing Pains" on Tuesday, December 18th, one week before...

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We get the message." Mary J. Blige's comeback also was richly rewarded: She received three trophies for her double-platinum album "The Breakthrough." The Red Hot Chili Peppers won four for their double-disc "Stadium Arcadium." The Dixie...

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...given a seat close to the stage. At the American Music Awards in November, she won favorite female artist and favorite album for "The Breakthrough." In December, Blige dominated the Billboard Music Awards, winning nine -- including R&B/hip-hop...

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...after she kicked a substance abuse habit and dealt with her own negative self-image. That approach worked with dazzling results on "The Breakthrough," which is nominated for eight Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year for "Be...

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LOS ANGELES -- With her album "The Breakthrough," Mary J. Blige might be the breakout leader when Grammy nominations are announced. Blige could find herself nominated for album of the year and a slew of other awards at Thursday's...

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...live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. But it was a seasoned artist that took home the most honors. R&B diva Mary J. Blige's comeback album, "The Breakthrough," delivered nine awards to the 35-year-old singer, including R&B/Hip-Hop artist...

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