Album: A Mary Christmas by Mary J. Blige (2013)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Political
Record Label: Mary J Blige
Format: Album

Description: Leave it to Mary J. Blige, the queen of emotive, edgy soul, to turn her first holiday album into a dramatic and often poignant affair. <i>A Mary Christmas</i> does have its share of cheer: backed by a live orchestra, as are many of the tracks, “This Christmas” is a bright rendition of the Donny Hathaway classic. Still, Blige’s take on “My Favorite Things” is hushed and delicate, and on her version of “Petit Papa Noël”, she sings in French over melancholy guitar.

Related Artists: Faith Evans, Monica, Keyshia Cole, Brandy

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, Political, 2010s, Album, Mary J Blige

Additional Context: Rating score: 6. Based on 2 votes


Leave it to Mary J. Blige, the queen of emotive, edgy soul, to turn her first holiday album into a dramatic and often poignant affair. <i>A Mary Christmas</i> does have its share of cheer: backed by a live orchestra, as are many of the tracks, “This Christmas” is a bright rendition of the Donny Hathaway classic. Still, Blige’s take on “My Favorite Things” is hushed and delicate, and on her version of “Petit Papa Noël”, she sings in French over melancholy guitar.

A Mary Christmas

Mary J. Blige

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