The Queen of Hip Hop/Soul Mary J. Blige stopped by BET's "106 & Park" Monday night.
Not only did Mary discuss the soon-to-premiere Lifetime picture "Betty & Coretta," she also revealed a top 3 list of songs that she fell in love with over the course of her award-winning career…. (tough considering the amount of hits and even hidden gems Mary has).
Speaking of her role in "Betty & Coretta" (see trailer), Blige admits it was very challenging to fill the shoes of Dr. Betty Shabazz (Malcolm X).
"I couldn't fail her. I had to give my everything. It was hard," Blige shares in video below.
As previously reported, Mary J. Blige also received an executive producing credit on this movie.
"Betty & Coretta" premieres this Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8/7c on Lifetime.
Grammy award-winning artist Mary J. Blige is one of the most iconic singers and songwriters in music history. With a career spanning over 25 years, her influence on modern R&B can’t be understated. Recently she sat down with VH1 to discuss some of her biggest hits as well as her upcoming role in the TV movie “Betty & Coretta”. She even let us in on three of her personal favorite songs! Get ready to swoon because you won’t want to miss what this diva has been up to lately.
The Queen of Hip Hop Soul recently made an appearance on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live where she talked about some of the highlights from her illustrious career. Host Carrie Keagan had plenty of questions for Blige, who happily answered them all while giving fans an inside look at how she creates hit after hit. When asked which songs mean the most to her personally, she gave us the scoop by naming off three beloved classics that still give listeners chills today: “I Can Love You”, “Be Without You”, and “No More Drama”. We can see why they are so special!
Blige also shared details about her upcoming role in Lifetime’s original movie “Betty & Coretta” which chronicles the lives of two civil rights icons – Betty Shabazz (Malcolm X’s widow) and Coretta Scott King (Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife). In addition to talking about being part of such an important project, Blige also discussed balancing motherhood and work life along with keeping it real when writing lyrics for new tracks. It was definitely an informative chat that left viewers wanting more!
Mary J Blige’s Music Career
Mary J Blige is an iconic singer, songwriter and actress. She has been widely celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and unique style of blending hip-hop, soul, R&B and gospel music into something fresh and new. Her debut album “What’s the 411?” was released in 1992 to critical acclaim; since then she has gone on to release twelve studio albums that have sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
In this interview, Mary J Blige names her top three songs of all time: ‘No More Drama’, ‘Be Without You’ and ‘My Life’. She also talks about her upcoming movie role in BET’s biopic Betty & Coretta as well as her hopes for inspiring young people through her work. Mary explains that it means a lot to be able to tell these stories that may otherwise go unheard or overlooked.
It’s clear from watching this video how passionate Mary is about both making music as well as being an advocate for social issues facing women today. Her commitment to using music as a tool for positive change shines through in every word she speaks – proving once again why she is one of the most successful female artists in history.
Overview Of ‘Betty & Coretta’
Betty & Coretta is a biopic produced by BET Networks, based on the lives of two influential civil rights activists – Betty Shabazz and Dr. Coretta Scott King. The movie follows their journey from 1960s activism through to their legacies today as icons of freedom and equality. Despite the challenges both women faced in their respective times, they were able to come together and form what became known as “The Dream” – an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations around the world.
Mary J Blige plays the role of Coretta Scott King in this film, which she believes will help bring attention to issues such as gender inequality, racial injustice and social change. She hopes that it will also show young people how powerful they can be when they stand up for what’s right. Mary credits her own mother with helping her understand these important topics from a very young age; now she wants to use her platform to amplify these messages even further.
In Betty & Coretta we get an intimate look at two remarkable women who made history against all odds. Through Mary’s portrayal of Coretta Scott King we can see first-hand how one woman’s strength was enough to create positive change in society – something that should serve as a reminder to us all about our collective power no matter how small or insignificant our individual part may seem.
Conclusion
I have always been a huge fan of Mary J Blige’s music. From her early hits like “Real Love” and “Not Gon’ Cry,” to her more recent releases, I find myself singing along every time one of her songs comes on the radio. It was exciting to hear about her latest project, ‘Betty & Coretta,’ which she discussed in an interview recently.
What makes Betty & Coretta so special is that it focuses on two important figures in black history: civil rights activists Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz. The fact that Mary J Blige is using this platform to highlight their stories and accomplishments speaks volumes about her commitment to social justice issues. She also shared her top three favorite tracks from the upcoming biopic, making me even more excited for its release!
It’s great seeing artists use their influence to spotlight inspiring women such as Betty & Coretta. As someone who has been listening to Mary J Blige for years, it’s nice to see how far she has come since the start of her career – not only with the fantastic music she creates but also with the important messages she conveys through them.
