American singer
When Mary J. Blige's debut album, What's the 411?, arrived in July 1992, critics and fans were floored by its powerful combination of modern soul and edgy hip-hop production that glanced off of the pain and grit of the singer's New York upbringing. Blige instantly became a distinct force in R&B, exorcizing her demons and consequently softening her style, yet never ceding her... Wikipedia