MJB Da MVP

Mary J. Blige

About MJB Da MVP

"MJB Da MVP" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige featuring rapper 50 Cent, taken from her seventh studio album The Breakthrough (2005). The Cool & Dre-produced track is a cover version of "Hate It or Love It" as performed by The Game and 50 Cent, the first of which also provided a new verse for the official remix of the song. In the new vocal part, Blige relates the ups and downs of her career and expresses thanks to Dr. Dre and The Game for letting her work on a track. She mentions her start in 1991, the release of her first five albums and her sadness by the death of her friend, R&B singer Aaliyah. Released as a promotional single, "MJB da MVP" was first played on US radio in 2005 and charted at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 based on airplay. In December 2006, one year after the song's initial airplay, the song was released in the United Kingdom as the lead single from her compilation album Reflections (A Retrospective). "MJB Da MVP" was added to the playlist of UK radio station BBC Radio 1 on November 22, while the video for the single, a montage video, was released later that week. The single managed to chart at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, where it became Blige's twenty-seventh top 40 entry. 


Year:
2005
4:11
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Yea lets take em back
Uh-huh

I need a real love Mary hollar at me if you need a real thug
We could ride through Compton to see real blood, real crypts,
And imma always hold you down that's real shit
I'm the Los Angeles King and you remind me of Mary the R&B Queen
I got the 411 what's crackin' what I owe you for helping me go 4 times platinum
I had a kid to my life he's almost 2 I guess what I'm tryin' 2 say
Is thank you for over ten years in the ghetto gospel
You paved the way for young black women of prosper
How you paint pictures
You deserve Grammies and Oscars
Congratulation from me Aftermath and the "Dr"
So you could go ahead envy me
I'm Billboards top ten featuring 'MJB'

'91 I stepped in this game
After 'what's the 411' things ain't been the same
And I can't complain but with all this fame comes a whole lot of pain
But I'm so glad to be here
And my music's still sincere
Lets get back to the story
All of this pain and glory
And '94 was my life and my life wasn't right
So I reached out to you and told you what I been through

[Chorus]
Hate it or love it,
(The underdogs on top)
(And I'm gonna shine homie until my heart stops)
Go 'head envy me
I'm the soul hip-hop queen
And I ain't going nowhere
But you already know me
Hate it or love it,
(The underdogs on top)
(And I'm gonna shine homie until my heart stops)
Go 'head envy me
I'm the soul hip-hop queen
And I ain't going nowhere
But you already know me

I came with 'share my world'
But at that point I was just a foolish girl
Trying to find my way
Then I dropped the 'Mary' album
And people were saying that its just not gonna work
And my feelings they did hurt
But my fans showed me so much love
And I owe it all to them
And I came with 'No More Drama'
I remember that year
It was when Aaliyah died I couldnt hardly sleep
Thought about it everyday and it made me change my way
I'm a real woman now because of all of these days

[Chorus]

You remind me
Of a real love
(you don't 'ave to worry)
Real love
All night long
I'm goin down
Dododododah dododododah
Reminice on the love we have
You are everything but without it baby
What you gonna do without
My life, my life, my life,

[Chorus]

Right now I just want to thank
Dr.Dre

Hate it or love it Aftermath's On Top!

and The Game for picking such a hot record
I thank y'all,

Nah baby we thank you!

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Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige ( /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), preferably known as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in R&B, Rap, Gospel, and Pop. more »

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Written by: ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, MARCELLO VALENZANO, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR, ALLAN WAYNE FELDER, NORMAN RAY HARRIS, RONALD BAKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"MJB Da MVP" is a single from American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Mary Jane Blige, professionally known as Mary J. Blige.
Album Association
The song is part of the album "The Breakthrough" which was released in 2005. It's the seventh studio album from Mary J. Blige.
Genre
The song belongs to the R&B (Rhythm and Blues) and Hip Hop genres.
Producer
The song was produced by Cool & Dre, talented music producers who have worked with top-notch arts like Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled and many others.
Song Theme
The song is an autobiographical depiction of Mary’s story. It's about her rise from the Marcy Projects in Brooklyn to a successful and influential figure in the music industry.
Song Title
The title "MJB Da MVP" is an acronym for Mary J. Blige declaring herself as the Most Valuable Player.
Music Samples
The song contains samples of the song "Top Billin'" by Audio Two. The drumbeat is sampled from "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins.
Guest Artist
The track features 50 Cent during the song's introduction, though he does not have a full verse in the song.
Chart Performance
The song received a lot of airplay but did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, although it charted on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
International Success
Despite not making much impact in the US charts, "MJB Da MVP" performed well in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 17 on the UK R&B Chart.
Career Influence
"MJB Da MVP" has been considered as a major influence in pioneering the blend of R&B and Hip Hop, defining Mary J. Blige as the 'Queen of Hip Hop Soul'.
Recognition
Almost 15 years after its release, "MJB Da MVP" continues to be a well-recognized composition, showcasing Mary J. Blige's journey in the music industry.

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