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Mary (Mary J. Blige album) : ウィキペディア英語版 | Mary (Mary J. Blige album)
''Mary'' is the fourth studio album by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige, released August 17, 1999, on MCA Records. The album debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 239,000 copies in its first week. It spent 57 weeks on the chart and produced five charting singles. Upon its release, ''Mary'' received positive reviews from music critics. It has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold 2,100,000 copies in the United States. == Background == This album showcases a creative move by Blige from urban contemporary to adult contemporary,〔Cinquemani, Sal (August 20, 2001). (Mary J. Blige: No More Drama | Music Review | Slant Magazine ). Slant Magazine. Retrieved on 2011-04-18.〕 eschewing her previous work's overt hip hop elements and raunchy persona for classicist soul music and more mature songwriting.〔 Highlighted by sleek and polished production reminiscent of 1970s soul, ''Mary'' came as a surprise to many of her fans and critics. Similar to Blige's previous release ''Share My World'', the singer served as executive producer. Blige worked with various artists on the album including Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Jadakiss, Eric Clapton, Elton John, K-Ci, and George Michael. "I'm in Love", "As" and "Let No Man Put Asunder" are cover versions of songs originally performed by The Gap Band, Stevie Wonder, and First Choice respectively.
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