Fri 5 Jun 2009
New Music: Mary J Blige “The One” featuring Drake
Posted by Miss Info under exclusives , life beyond rap , new music[36] Comments
(obviously, that’s not Drake with MJB.
Perhaps that photo op will make itself available this weekend)
New Music: Mary J Blige “The One” featuring Drake
(big up to DJ Enuff for the world premiere on his Hot97 Rush Hour mix. And to answer your question…yes, that’s a lil’ autotune you hear. So what do you think?)
June 5th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
http://twitter.com/zyr12
MJB>>>
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June 5th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
its surprisingly enjoyable to listen to even with the auto tune.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
ive never seen an entire industry hop on a dick so fast with such consistency. bravo.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
1) Why does Mary need autotune? It is evident that Mary can sing her ass off. Autotune (before it was physically abused by T-Pain and others) was used to correct pitch control for “singers” who needed assistance staying in tune w/ the song. So I don’t see the purpose of this.
2) God damn it! She said “swagger” less than a minute into the song. Why do you need to use that word, Mary? Why are you falling for the okey-doke?
3) Darkchild has not been john blaze on the R&B / soul scene since Brandy and Gina Thompson were poppin’. This beat shoulda went to someone way more generic and bubble gum. Basically like the artists he’s been working with lately (Pussycat Dolls, Ciara, etc). Not Mary.
MARY, WHAT R U DOIN’ TO ME?!
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I love MJB, but i’m not really sold on this. it will have to grow on me, though.
lol @ drake features being the new hip-hop trend. oh yeah, how can i forget this important part: *slaps palm into forehead* @ the autotune. sheesh!
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Drake on songs with Mary J and Jay not jus songs but singles !!!!!!!
Not to mention having teo of the best in the game right now (Kanye and wayne) mentor and are gonna be on his album and and and also having a hit single with no promotion what so ever
thats crazy
this dude hasnt taken an L yet
you really gotta admire what he’s doing in such little time
btw mary on the autotune is her trynna keep up with the times
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I wanna like this because I love Mary but I am not a fan of this at all. It sounds like it was made for a 18 year old to sing especially with the Drake feature.
I want to Info but the autotune and the song just ain’t it…
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
it’s not terrible. Drake delivers a radio-worthy verse. This could blow up, unless people are tired of autotune.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
“ive never seen an entire industry hop on a dick so fast with such consistency. bravo.”
Truer words have never been spoken.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Mary J Blige “I’m going down” Bad Boy remix feat The Lost Boyz thats the kind of stuff I wanna hear from her !
But it’s old I know I know
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Funny thing is it’s not Drake personally , cuz his a humble guy or his music which isnt bad that I think erks people, But its the Hype.
It’s like with Lebron.The guy is a great talent but the Hype around him is 4,5 years ahead of where he is. That’s how folk are acting towards Drake. Like he’s gone Diamond on bac to bac albums.
It’s a set for the biggest triumph or the greatest let down.
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June 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
love mary 2 death but very average track..feelin Drake so far but shudve sang on diz..decent flow though!
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
lol @ #11. i been around drake since he was just little aubrey acting on degrassi. humble is the furthest thing from him…he’s a great actor/liar tho lol.
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June 5th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
@kfc
Well that’s great insight if it’s true.Any way to confirm that?
How do you know him?What is he really like if he’s acting?
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June 5th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
know him from going and chilling in toronto with him, boi-1da, sosa and the other up and comers out there the last couple yrs. I could throw out a few light things like the real stories behind how he met wayne and trey…him writing for detox…him claiming he was signed to interscope just a couple months ago…him claiming [in canada] that he was working with wayne, when all he was doing was putting his vocals on unreleased wayne joints [before they met of course]…he a cocky lil dude but i got no problem gettin money with the kid…and the bidding war been over for a minute its atf/atlantic records
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June 5th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
:::Sigh::::
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June 5th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
@ kfc
That’s wassup, folk are always saying “they know” someone ya feel me. Well it’ll be interesting to see how things play out.
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June 6th, 2009 at 12:07 am
I applaud drake for becoming a Canadian teen soap opera star to the Hottest rapper ever in the eyes of 15 yr old girls. Luckily for him 15 yr old girls run the music scene.
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June 6th, 2009 at 12:59 am
not sure about this one…
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June 6th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Mary ain’t the greatest singer, but i like the song… She sounds good with the autotune. Even though it’s overused, it’s still a great plugin.
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June 6th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Jay will be not at Summer Jam!! he preferred to travel to Beyonce.
that sucks. He doesnt care about his career anymore. There’s only Beyonce in his mind anymore. lol No hate but its hard to be a Hova fan sometimes.
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June 6th, 2009 at 9:26 am
MJB …THIS MADE ME FEEL WARM INSIDE .. UNDESPUTED GOAT OF HIPHOP/RNB
AND SHE SOUNDS HOT WITH AUTOTUNE ..
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June 7th, 2009 at 12:54 am
I think that Mary did a good job on this track. Yes she can sing, she has proved it to us all time and time again. Let the Queen Ride and do her damn thing. She has been so humble for so many years, while other un-worthy people have came in and step in the game trying to take what she started. Remember before all of the Beyonce’s, Ciara’s, Faith Evans, Gina Thompsons, Mya’s, etc, There was Mary J. Blige. And for someone to still be in the game doing it for how many years???? She deserves to be strong enough to call herself “The One” and use whatever tools she needs to use to make her music crossover to different folks. Have you ever been to one of her shows? Have you seen the pain that this woman has been through, just to get accepted in this game? Now it’s so easy for these half ass chicks to show a little ass, and then get cash. Mary hasn’t done that and she has kept it real with us for so many years, that’s why it’s been hard for her. Give it up. Who is writing this stuff? How old are you people? Coming from a Grown Woman, let the lady ride and use whatever she wants, and sing whatever she wants. Go ahead Mary do the damn thing!
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June 7th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Preach BK Kay Preach
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June 7th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
this shit is a bonafide popeye’s chicken hit.
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June 8th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
thats not her single…..she will listen to the people!
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June 10th, 2009 at 10:49 am
the single is HOT!! it’s got a nice beat, it’s fun, it’s dancible. Mary can say she’s the one. i have been a fan of hers since she started but when i went to see her live…that took it to a whole other level. that bitch can blow! she doesnt need autotune but she can use it to create a different sound. her humulity has been incredible with all she’s accomplished and everything she has been through. She’s having fun and i’m glad she’s finally giving it to herself. yeah mary you are “THE ONE”
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June 12th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
this song is horrible!!! the real mary j first single is “Good Love” feat. TI …no one wants to hear the Queen of R&B singing thru autotune and over an outdated track at that…Rodney used the same drums for Megan Rochell and Keyshia..and that was already over 2 years ago…check out “Good Love” and see what mary should sound like ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P85t8VUoaGQ
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Brooklyn Kay Reply:
June 13th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Just some more examples of people that don’t know anyting about music. What other R&B Chick do you know that can do what Mary does? Mary has pratically worked with anyone and everyone in the music business from a Hip-Hop perspective. All of yal’ haters can continue to hate on Mary. Like she said “Let em’ get mad, they gon’ hate anyway don’t you get that. Doesn’t matter if they’re going on with your plan. They’ll never be happy cause they’re not happy with themselves”. Mary is going to work that and her album will be succesful just like the other Mary joints. I think that “The One” is a great single to break the album out. Her husband Kendu has her anyway. He is a vet in the music business and they both will collaborate and figure out what is best for the 1st single. Anyway! Where are my Mary fans. Don’t let these chumps dog our girl like this. Fire that isshh back…. Yal’ know that everything that Mary does it hot…..
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June 15th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
The record is fire perfect for summer and perfect for the clubs. The auto tune is only on certain words. I love it and everyone will be singing it by the end of this month. Also its doesn’t sound like a 19 year olds song wtf if thats the case what the hell is jamie Foxx’s Blame it considered. This record is a WIn i hope they kill the video.
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June 16th, 2009 at 11:51 am
i went out clubbing this weekend and they played it and everyone was jumping on it and already knew the words. doesnt matter what anyone says, Mary can’t be touched. she stays making hits and making money. the song is already a HIT!!!
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June 16th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
smh seems some people dont know what a gr8 song sounds like anymore . not everything with autotune is bad . blame it was considered wack by these fools too . then everyone hopped on it then they went back on his dick
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June 20th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
this is a great track for mary to come back with because it keeps her modern and new.not old and ordinary.its different and using auto tune only puts an edge to the song it does’nt make the song. and by the way she does’nt use auto tune throughout the entire song. def. a club banger and its gonna give mary yet another number 1 single…im proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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July 17th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I Love this song Mary is the best and the autotune sound great she is the best who used so far and shout out to drake on the track he’s hooottttttt……..
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Tiffany Hardnett Reply:
July 17th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Mary is the best..
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December 15th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
For real, what the hell has she “been through”? I’ve never heard an artist whine for entire albums straight about what she’s “been through” and all the drama and pain and never even say what exactly the hell she’s talking about. The average Mary album goes a little something like this: “I’ve gone through lots of things. I won’t tell you what, but you ain’t been in my shoes. You don’t know what it’s like. It’s been struggle and strife and it’s been hard for me.” Yeah, hard to make an album that’s not wack.
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