Marie-Claire D'Ubaldo - Marie Claire D'Ublado

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...(This review refers to the original album “No More Drama” not the re-packaged one, which features extra remix tracks) As you may know I have already written a review on one of the most influential artists of all time, now I am back reviewing her 4th album “No More Drama” which includes the fantastic hit “Family Affair” Who am I talking about? None other than Ms Mary J Blige. A fantastic singer, performer and songwriter. She has already had major success with her previous album, and has been around since 1994, where we saw a fresh face, now we see Mary J and recognise her as an extremely influential artist. Her first release from the album “Family Affair” was one of her biggest hits ever and her new single “No More Drama” is a masterpiece and hopefully will give her... Read review

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Advantages: All of it is good
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...i heard a DJ on the radio said that this is one of the BEST R&B album of the decade and that it redefined MARY J BLIGE and her talents and to be honest I was not convinced. I didn't hear any tracks but I presumed he was following the hype however then I saw the video for ALL THAT I CAN SAY aand i was in shock...what a video and what a song, strong powerful vocals and lyrics Lauren Hill really did well. I was to learn however that this was not an album with one good hit and the song "Your Child" gave me the chills. I kept playing that song over and over and each time i get cold bumps, this was a very bold and strong song that dealt with issues that are often swept under the carpet. I was totally impressed and would recommend this album to anyone who wishes to hear good music. This really changed my view of MARY J BLIGE and her talents... Read review

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Advantages: Best album so far
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...It's 2008 and Mary's not getting caught up in teetering trends. No vocoders and nothing chopped and screwed are present on Growing Pains, only heart felt harmonies of pain, joy and everything in-between. The title suits this project well: this is not only a soundtrack to Mary's heart, but it's also a soundtrack to anyone who has one bit of emotion in there body. Mary has proven since the early '90s to be the queen of hip-hop soul. With most of the music with substance fading nowadays, this is just the remedy that we need. Growing Pains plays like the soundtrack of life, summed up in 16 songs. MJB shows she's back in true form with "Work That." The song is profound and inspirational, two key elements that have been Mary's secret sauce over the years when cooking up her mood music. "Grown Woman," featuring Ludacris, finds Mary flirting... Read review

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