With her upcoming album My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1) arriving on November 21st, Mary J. Blige already has a timeline in mind for its follow-up. Speaking with That Grape Juice, the Queen of Hip Hop/Soul revealed that Act 2 will release in May 2012.
“As far as producers, there’s Danja, Rodney Jerkins, Jerry Wonda, Eric Hudson, Swizz Beatz…,” she said, naming producers for Act 1. “And this is only Act 1, there’s another one coming in May, My Life 2, which is Swizz Beatz, of course Rico Love. And Jim Jonsin’s on this one, and Drake.”
She also touched on “Loving a Woman,” a duet with Beyonce that appears on her impending release. Though they didn’t hit the studio together, MJB received the completed song from Bey and kept her vocals on it for the album.
“I didn’t get a chance to work with Beyonce in person. She gave the song to me, it had her complete full vocal on it. When her people gave it to me, I asked, ‘Are you really giving me this record?’ They said yes. I was like, ‘OK, what do you want me to do with Beyonce’s vocals?’ They were like, ‘She wants to stay on the record.’ That’s how I got that record – she wanted to be on a duet with me.”
Watch the full interview below, where she also shares her opinion on Rihanna and Jill Scott and why urban music has changed for the worse since she stepped on the scene.
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DRAKE ON THRE SHE MARY KNOW REALY MUSIC I BET DRAKE GOING TO KILL IT YOU DONT SEE J COLE ON THAT BITCH
Shut up bitch >_>
lol this must be the earliest heads up in the history of album releases. didnt she just release he songs with ross and drake and plus her singles? what she need 7 months for? lmao
ok act 2….. put “follow up album” or “sequel” in the heading or something thats really confusing
My Life will always be a CLASSIC in my eyes
lame. she gonna flop. hell she been coming out wit shit forever..flop
BITCH YOUR FACE LOOKS LIKE A FLOP
^^^^^
Mary dont flop you i Luv New York lookin bitch (apologies to new york)
GET A F*** LIFE !
Agree this woman has no talent, maybe she’ll come to her senses oneday and find a regular job like me.
damn mary looks gorgeous than ever
Keep doing ur thing girl, she’s the most beautiful women in RnB music. She always delivers, the beats she choses, her lyrics and the typical Mary J voice. For me she is the best and tops all female lead rNb singers. There is none better. Respect and peace.
I cannot wait for this album to drop#Excited