Mary J. Blige
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Summary
Mary J. Blige was born on January 11, 1971[1], in The Bronx[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], actor[5], entrepreneur[6], and musician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,779 views/month, #3,374 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Educated at: Roosevelt High School[12]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13], Time 100[14], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[17]
- Genre: hip-hop soul[18], contemporary R&B[19]
- Record label: 300 Entertainment[20], Atlantic Records[21], Republic Records[22], Capitol Records[23], Geffen Records[24], Verve Records[25], Uptown Records[26], MCA Records[27]
- Discography: Mary J. Blige discography[28]
- Commons category: Mary J. Blige[29]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[30]
- Unmarried partner: Case[31], Nas[32]
- Family name: Blige[33]
- Given name: Mary[34], Jane[35]
- Pseudonym: Brook Lynn[36]
- Significant event: Montreux Jazz Festival 2015[37]
- Official website: https://www.maryjblige.com/[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mary J. Blige[39]
- Commons gallery: Mary J. Blige[40]
- Instrument: voice[41]
- Described by source: Montreux Jazz Festival Database[42], Notable Black American Women[43]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[44], Academy Award for Best Original Song[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Topic has template: Template:Mary J. Blige[47]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: US[49]
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Began / founded: 1971-01-11[50]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, dance-pop, hip hop, hip hop soul, new jack swing, r&b, soul[51]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, 90s r&b, adult contemporary, contemporary r&b, dance-pop, hip hop, hip hop soul, neo-soul, new jack swing, r&b, soul, uk bass[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: db76c5ca-d555-4f09-b1db-baa1b713d875[53]
Why It Matters
Mary J. Blige has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
She has been cited as an influence by Amy Winehouse[56], a singer-songwriter[57], 1983–2011[58], of United Kingdom[59], awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[60], specialised in music composing[61] and Ari Lennox[62], a singer[63], b. 1991[64], of United States[65].
FAQs
Where was Mary J. Blige born?
Mary J. Blige was born in The Bronx[2].
What did Mary J. Blige do for work?
Mary J. Blige worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], actor[5], entrepreneur[6], and musician[7].
Where did Mary J. Blige go to school?
Mary J. Blige was educated at Roosevelt High School[12].
What awards did Mary J. Blige receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13], Time 100[14], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15].
Who did Mary J. Blige influence?
Mary J. Blige has been cited as an influence by Amy Winehouse[56] and Ari Lennox[62].