Artist Factfile

Mary J Blige

Mary J Blige is a Grammy Award winning American songwriter, producer, and actress, and has been referred to as the most important soul singer of our time.Here were her Killer Questions!

From:

The Bronx, New York

It All Began…

In a recording booth in a shopping mall

Awards:

3 Grammys and 9 Billboard Music Awards

When Not Making Music:

Made her acting debut in The Jamie Foxx Show

Mad But True:

She was a Directory Assistance Operator before her singing career

They Said It:

"Weep for the pure heaven of Blige's voice"

Did You Know?

She has collaborated with Sting, Eric Clapton, Nas, and Jay-Z

Big Track:

One (UK number 2)