Mary Blige is famous in the American entertainment industry for her contribution as a singer, songwriter, actress, and rapper.
Mary has been awarded nine times at the Grammy and had ten Billboard Music Awards and four American Music Awards.
The singer has also received nominations for Golden Globe Award and Academy Award.
Mary’s parents, Cora and Thomas Blige separated in the 1970s when Thomas left home, suffering from alcoholism and post-traumatic stress disorder.
After Cora divorced Thomas, she dated someone who helped Mary in her pursuit of a career in music.
Did Dr. Dre discover Mary J. Blige? Who discovered Mary J. Blige?
Mary recorded a cover of ‘Caught Up in the Rapture by Anita Baker in 1988.
Her mother’s boyfriend then played Mary’s cassette to Jeff Redd, a recording artist for Uptown Records.
Jeff pushed it to Andrew Harell who was the CEO and in 1989, Andrew signed Mary as a backup vocalist.
Mary became the company’s first female artist and the youngest artist.
Did Dr. Dre produce any of Mary J. Blige songs?
Mary’s fifth album titled ‘No more Drama’ was released in August 2001. The first single on the album, ‘Family Affair’ was produced by Dr. Dre.
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