Seventh Studio Album 'The Breakthrough' for Release Spring 2006


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th Geffen Records will release three-time Grammy Award winner, Mary J. Blige's "Reminisce," a retrospective album that explores the music that has propelled her to the top of the music industry. No one will want to miss out on this impressive collection of classic Mary material.

Songs on "Reminisce" are culled from Mary's multi-platinum studio albums "What's the 411," "My Life," "Share My World," "Mary," "Love & Life" and her most recent release 2004's "No More Drama." Highlights include Mary's #1 pop hit, "Family Affair," "Not Gon' Cry," as well and an exciting collection of her R&B and pop hits. In addition, "Reminisce" features several new tracks including "MJB Da MVP" (Mary's song over The Game's "Hate it Or Love It"), an inspiring duet with Bono on U2's "One," and the album's debut single, "Be Without You."

"Reminisce," however, is just the beginning of a 2 album campaign. Reflecting a newfound serenity without forgetting her trademark straight-up messages to players, cheaters and fools, Mary, will take us on a new musical journey this spring with the release of her seventh studio album "The Breakthrough." With a new lease on life, Mary will take us on a magic carpet ride fulfilling all of our musical and spiritual needs.

Delivered with conviction and compassion, the songs on "Reminisce" and "The Breakthrough" are evidence of Mary's spiritual growth and her transcendence over a childhood in the projects of Yonkers, New York, and an early success plagued with drama, to her current joy. "Yes, she's gotten lost, she's done this and that and she's been trying to figure it out," Mary admits in her typically forthright manner.

Nobody tells it like Mary. Over the course of 14 years, with a voice that is rough and ready, sweet and pure, Mary J. Blige is capable of conveying heartache and happiness in a single musical phrase. A confessional singer, her emotional honesty reflects the great traditions of blues and soul with a ripped-from-the-pages-of-your-diary immediacy that has won her countless honors and a devoted, ever-growing audience around the world. More than a vocalist, she is an accomplished recording artist known for her electrifying live performances, dramatic videos and innovative studio productions with a who's-who of hot musical talents from Elton John to Dr. Dre.

Beyond giving to the world through song, Mary is committed to helping through deed. In addition to filming anti-drug PSAs, Mary has worked with various education groups and received Rock the Vote's highest honor, the "Patrick Lippert Award." She is a tireless fund-raiser for people with AIDS. Most recently she has joined the Crest Healthy Smiles campaign to bring awareness to the oral health care epidemic. Thee organization, through partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, provides children in underserved communities with necessary tools for preventive care, education and low or no cost dental services.

Whether pouring her heart out in a recording booth, on a concert stage, or privately learning how to love herself and help others, Mary has discovered something powerful: The music that she makes, the songs that have brought so much joy and solace to so many, have also been her own salvation. When you think of perseverance, strength and commitment, you think of Mary J Blige. "Reminisce" and "The Breakthrough" is the soundtrack of that journey.

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I've never been a huge Mary fan, but I'll definitely have to pick this one up. As much as I've always thought that Mary was a huge musical paradox: the woman who dramatically overcomes some kind of obstacle on every LP while proclaiming "No More Drama" I'm sure this will contain every song I've wanted to have but was too ashamed to purchase a MJB album for.... sorry Harle)

Songs on "Reminisce" are culled from Mary's multi-platinum studio albums "What's the 411," "My Life," "Share My World," "Mary," "Love & Life" and her most recent release 2004's "No More Drama."

The live album already felt like a nice "retrospective" for me.

Reminisce is her best song. good title for the album.

Actually, "The Breakthrough" - MJB's new CD will be out Dec 20. The best of is not coming out yet.

In addition, "Reminisce" features several new tracks including "MJB Da MVP" (Mary's song over The Game's "Hate it Or Love It"), an inspiring duet with Bono on U2's "One," and the album's debut single, "Be Without You."

Delivered with conviction and compassion, the songs on "Reminisce" and "The Breakthrough" are evidence of Mary's spiritual growth and her transcendence over a childhood in the projects of Yonkers, New York, and an early success plagued with drama, to her current joy. "Yes, she's gotten lost, she's done this and that and she's been trying to figure it out," Mary admits in her typically forthright manner.

CHIC0 said:

but tonight
we're gonna be more than just friennds

Damn, I love that woman, and I wish she would stop speaking about herself in the third person. That's soooo Hulk Hogan

Actually, "The Breakthrough" - MJB's new CD will be out Dec 20. The best of is not coming out yet.

JoeyLondon said:

According to the website, which is kinda random with dates right now. Reminice come sout Dec 6, The Brekthrough comes out next year.

In fact in the ad campaign they say : "Reminise.. until The Breakthrough"

"Be Without You" is the first single from the greatest hit.

musicman said:

As of today, the website does have Breakthrough being released on Dec. 20. This is weird because yesterday it had Reminisce being released on Dec. 6. Amazon, CDUniverse, CDQuest, etc. all have Reminisce available for pre-order... a few weeks ago they had Breakthrough as the pre-order cd

So now I'm confused, is Reminisce not coming out now and The Breakthrough is?

So now I'm confused, is Reminisce not coming out now and The Breakthrough is?

RipHer2Shreds said:

Would it be better if she referred to herself as "We" like the queen?

musicman said:

The Hits collection will be out on December 20th, and the new album in the Spring.

Nick715 said:

I thought that too, but the press release sent out Friday says the Breakthrough comes out Dec 20th.