DISQUS

gemini1968 · 2 years ago

Hey Soul Sista!

I am SO pleased for Mary. We are peers and I have seen her grow and evolve into this grounded woman @ peace w/who she is. That takes ALOT of work. When she started out, I didn't care for her much because I sensed the negativity that sorrounded her. Her "energy" was bad, so I didn't pay too much attention to her.

"My Life", as you said, changed everything. It was a watershed moment for Mary and all us young women who listened and experienced right along with her. I remember taking a trip to Cape Cod, boom box and My Life in hand. It was the sound track for one of the most peaceful and wonderful moments in my life to date.

"Never Gonna Live Without You" and of course, "My Life" are my 2 favorites. I also loved the "Mary" album. I think people slept on that album because Mary took it in a more adult direction w/production from Lauryn Hill on "All I Can Say". "Beautiful Ones" gives me chills. It was 1 of Mary's most mature albums and I love it to this date.

Danielle

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

Danielle - Girl...we are so connected in spirit that sometimes I am in awe...that Mary album to me is probably my fav..."Beautiful Ones" is one of my top 3 favorite songs...I used to sit and listen to that song over and over again...the music is so lush and beautiful, it is crazy!

M

gemini1968 · 2 years ago

It is strange how in synch we can be isn't it? ;) "Beautiful Ones" is just full of beautiful sound and rhythm. I just think alot of folks didn't dig Mary's contemporary sound. She wasn't being The Queen of Hip Hop Soul. As much as ppl say they want something different, they don't. After all, we are creatures of habit. LOL!

Danielle

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

So true!

cooper · 2 years ago

I love her and can't wait.

Darkbrotha · 2 years ago

my wife is a Mary J fan, not me so much. but i have to admit though. i can put that last cd she made on and not touch it until its done.

Regina · 2 years ago

I grew up in that era and watching her grow has been awesome. I don't listen to too much secular music anymore but having kids I still stay pretty current with what is out there and I am so loving Mary's newest song. "Just Fine" is a great song, I love it. I prefered some of her older stuff (My Life...What!! yall better recognize!) but Just Fine is worth listening to.
I'm happy for her and her nominations!

Vanessa · 2 years ago

I was not a Mary J fan when she started. I came to respect and admire her talent as I watched her grow musically and mature as a woman. She is a raw talent that has been groomed into a fabulous diamond. I am so proud of her and happy for her accomplishments.

MarvalusOne · 2 years ago

Coop - Since I have a job now, I will go cop it over lunch and listen to it all afternoon...I am anxious!

DarkBrotha - You missing out on some gems, is all I can say...but the last album was truth!

Regina - I'm so happy from whence she came! And that "Just Fine" song is a favorite of mine!

Vanessa - Besides all of her crazy acting, drug-induced anger, it was pretty easy to see that she was going through something...and if we waited, we would get to see something beautiful emerge; and we did! I'm proud of her, too!