After unveiling the buzz single “Right Now,” R&B veteran Mary J. Blige releases the brand new single “Whole Damn Year,” the lead offering from her forthcoming album, Mary J. Blige: The London Sessions, slated for release on December 2nd. On the ballad, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul sings sobbingly about being hurt in a relationship.
No one sings a heartache song like Mary!
Mary J Blige: The London Sessions, her 13th album, follow the recently released soundtrack project, Think Like a Man Too, which arrived in June via Epic.
“It’s all about the London music scene and I’m so excited to have been part of it, to record my album,” Blige says of the opus, which features collaborations with Sam Smith, Disclosure, Naughty Boy, Emeli Sande, Sam Romans, Jimmy Napes, and Eg White. “The songs are fun, therapeutic and soulful. This is a beautiful change for me and I’m proud of what we have done here.”
Blige will perform songs from the album at the iTunes Festival at London's Roundhouse on September 25.
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“Whole Damn Year” by Mary J. Blige is a soul-baring ballad that resonates with the pain and resilience of overcoming heartbreak and adversity. From the first soulful notes, Blige’s powerful vocals draw listeners into a world of raw emotion and introspection.
Lyrically, “Whole Damn Year” delves into the depths of personal turmoil and emotional struggle, with Blige’s poignant storytelling painting a vivid picture of a tumultuous journey through heartache and healing. Each verse is a raw confession, with Blige’s heartfelt delivery capturing the depth of pain and longing.
The chorus of “Whole Damn Year” is a haunting refrain, its soul-stirring melody and emotive lyrics encapsulating the anguish of enduring heartbreak over an extended period. Blige’s vocal performance is filled with passion and authenticity, conveying the raw intensity of her emotions.
The production is soulful and evocative, with lush instrumentation that adds depth and texture to the track. In essence, “Whole Damn Year” is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the cathartic power of music to heal. With its soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, it’s a song that speaks to the universal experience of overcoming adversity and finding strength in the face of hardship.
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