Day 130: Be Happy by Mary J. Blige // 7

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Image result for My Life mary j. bligeGENRE: R&B
A dominant force in the entertainment industry, Mary J. Blige has remained a driving force on music, movies, TV shows, etc. You get the point. She's kind of a big deal, has been for awhile now. Whether you enjoy any of her brand, that's up to you. I figured that it's only proper to give a listen to what she's most famous for. 

She's so representative of the 90's style of hip hop and R&B. All the novel instruments are there: the bass, the synthetic pianos and strings, you get the picture. The groove itself is pretty solid too. What I'm noticing is a hint of artistic choice as well, seeing more experimental structures and chord progressions. The lyrics could use with a little more sophistication, but her vocal prowess shines through nonetheless. Overall, a solid jam.

Rating: 7/10 


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