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  2. 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.

  3. Jul 29, 2024 · Mary J. Blige (born January 11, 1971, Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American singer-songwriter and actress who has been called the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. A major artist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries who redefined music genres , Blige is especially known for soulful ballads and infectious dance hits.

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  4. Apr 23, 2021 · Early Life. Born on January 11, 1971, in the Bronx, New York, Blige has won over millions of fans with her music. But before becoming a successful hip-hop singer, Blige endured a hellish...

  5. Two singles from the album, ‘Real Love’ and ‘You Remind Me,’ became particularly famous, and the American music industry ushered in a new era named “Mary J. Blige.” She was young, talented, and highly creative.

  6. Jan 23, 2018 · Mary J Blige has, rather surprisingly, become the first person ever to be nominated for an acting performance and an original song in a single year. The R&B icon, who already has nine Grammy...

  7. Jan 30, 2023 · The Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul. Blige was living in a housing project in Yonkers, N.Y. when the late Andre Harrell signed her to his Uptown Records, which released her 1992 debut album, What’s The 411? Harrell coined the nickname Queen of Hip-Hop Soul to describe the fresh way Blige's music melded rap beats with R&B hooks.

  8. Blige emerged as a songwriter with hits “Be Happy” and “My Life” from her sophomore effort My Life, while her song “Not Gon’ Cry” showcased the emotional ache of Blige’s affecting vocals. The 2000s ushered in more success with Number One hits “Family Affair” and Grammy-winning “Be Without You.”.