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Crystal Waters and other friends remember the late actor's years as a dancer and choreographer who worked with top house music acts

Blige caught the attention of former Uptown Records artist Jeff Redd with a recording she made of herself singing Anita Baker’s ballad “Caught Up in the Rapture” at the Galleria Mall in White Plains "I was afraid for him because he was this very wealthy man that was in this neighborhood that was terrible," Blige said in the documentary, recalling when Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell came to Schlobohm to hear her sing. Blige recalled the urgency she felt to get her family out of public housing. "I didn't even know what I was doing because I was in survival mode," Blige said. "I ...

On November 29, 1994, Mary J. Blige released My Life, her second album, which would later become known as her breakthrough. It would also go on to be the subject of the Amazon Prime original documentary, Mary J. Blige’s My Life. Directed by Vanessa Roth, this 82-minute-long feature documents the life and legacy of Mary J. Blige, including her harsh upbringing in New York City and her rise to stardom as one of the most influential voices in music.  The story starts in the middle with a look at Blige’s many accolades. From her Lifetime Achievement Award to multiple Grammys, Oscar nominat...

Amazon Prime's Mary J. Blige's 'My Life' documentary showcases her life and her music in a compelling way.

Jun 17, 2021 Mary J. Blige is currently gearing up to release her brand new documentary named after her debut album "My Life" on June 25th with Amazon Studios. The documentary is set to show a whole different side of the legendary singer in the creation of the classic project that propelled her to stardom. Stopping by the Angie Martinez show today Mary spoke about the doc, how the late Andre Harrell was like a father figure to her, and what people can expect from season 2 of Power Book 2. With "My Life" the album holding such a special place in the hearts of fans around the world Mary's mai...