I watched the Grammys last night. Well, most of it. I didn't watch because I wanted to see the Police reunite. I didn't watch because I wanted to see Carrie Underwood sing with Rascal Flatts. I didn't watch because I wanted to see who would sing with Justin Timberlake. I watched because I wanted to see Mary J. Blige win!
Mary J. first entered the music scene in 1992 with What's the 411? Her street edge and unique flavor quickly had us hailing her as The Queen of R & B and Hip-Hop. Mary was real, the girl next door and many of us identified with her, she spoke for us, she was real and honest. Mary's next album, My Life, gave us a glimpe of some of the trouble she was beginning to encounter with her newfound success and she began to lose me as a devoted listner. I would catch a glimpse of her and listen to some of her music, but something was missing. Then around the time she got married, I saw a change in Mary and she grabbed my attention once again. I followed her as she began to change physcially and emtionally. The changes she was making within began to show outwardly.
It was last fall when I first heard, Be Without You and I thought, Mary is back! After I heard that song for the first time, I was in love with it and when The Breakthrough was released, I purchased it immediately and loved each and every song. Mary was telling her story of how she found and fell in love with herself. As Mary began to promote her cd with appearances, I watched her and listened to her tell her story of growing and becoming a better person. I watched her a couple of weeks ago on Oprah and was struck by her candor and knew she is a true Queen.
Last night as she won her Grammy for best R & B song with Be Without You, I cried with her as she spoke about her growth process. Her performances were first rate. I realized she must be a truly amazing person because as Terrence Howard introduced her, his voice was filled with so much emotion and respect.
Go Mary!
3 comments:
Hey! I'm still reading your blog. When I try to comment it won't let me on to do so. Did you block me? I've been reading the other Queen's blog and logged on there. Came here to find out if I could leave you a note. I can :-)
Loved your entry about your mom. Isn't it sad how today people don't care for one another? When are we going to get with the program and return to the care and affection which should be our lives.
No, I haven't blocked you. I have no idea what's going on. Thanks for leaving your comments, I really appreciate the feedback.
I was thrilled that my girls the Dixie Chicks took home some awards. Of course, I didn't watch it. I was taking care of a sick kid. But I heard it on the radio the next day.
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