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  • Aug
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    New Song: Mary J. Blige – ’25/8′

    Written by Trent | Filed under Mary J. Blige

    Mary J. Blige teamed up with producer Eric Hudson for this new single called ’25/8′.  The track is the latest release from her upcoming ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’, which is set to debut in October.

    Listen to the song below:

    This is a solid effort by Blige. The layered background vocals enriched the drum-driven production and gave an interesting twist to the 1970s R&B sound of the record.

    However, the tone of Blige’s voice has once again proven to be her own worst enemy. She sounded constricted and for the most part, quite unpleasant. Indeed, the rich tone of her younger years has dramatically changed and the live arrangement of her recent material does nothing to hide that fact.

    Still, Blige plays a key role in reviving the R&B movement. I rather hear her choking on her high notes than listen to more mindless Dance/Pop beats and auto-tune.

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    12 Comments to “New Song: Mary J. Blige – ’25/8′”

    1. Vote -1 Vote +1The Boy With The Tattoos
      says:
      August 26, 2011 at 8:35 am

      I don’t know why but I like it. Her voice is sorta husky and sorta raspy here. Maybe I need to hear it a few more times to her what you hear.

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    2. Vote -1 Vote +1C
      says:
      August 27, 2011 at 3:58 pm

      It sounds like it would be a hit, but it sounds like she used pitch correction or something, shes a artist that needs to be raw and pure thats what made Mary, Mary she didn’t care about her notes being perfect she just sung with conviction

      Reply
    3. Vote -1 Vote +1Mary J. Blige Unveils Radiant '25/8' Single Cover
      says:
      September 1, 2011 at 3:39 pm

      [...] J. Blige’s flawless skin takes centre stage on the cover of her new single, ’25/8′. The song is the latest release from her upcoming ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’ album, [...]

      Reply
    4. Vote -1 Vote +1Mary J. Blige Takes 'GMA' On A Journey Through Time
      says:
      September 3, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      [...] Fine’, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul delivered a rousing rendition of her new single, ’25/8′, from her upcoming ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’ [...]

      Reply
    5. Vote -1 Vote +1Hot Pic: Mary J. Blige Gets Printed On EBONY Cover :: The Lava Lizard
      says:
      September 14, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      [...] on the cover of EBONY magazine’s October issue and looked just as radiant as she did on the cover of her new single, [...]

      Reply
    6. Vote -1 Vote +1Mary J. Blige To Debut ‘My Life’ Album In November :: The Lava Lizard
      says:
      September 18, 2011 at 6:11 pm

      [...] 21st. Featuring the tracks ‘Masterpiece’, ‘Midnight Drive’ as well as ’25/8′, the album has already been heralded by producer Pharrell as a classic piece that will elevate [...]

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    7. Vote -1 Vote +1Sales Showdown: The Race For Fourth Quarter Dominance :: The Lava Lizard
      says:
      September 21, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      [...] Mary J. Blige will release the followup to her classic ‘My Life’ album just days ahead of its 17th anniversary on November 29th. ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act I)’  is already being lauded as a return to form for the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul and will include the songs ‘Masterpiece’, ‘Midnight Drive’ as well as her new single, ’25/8′. [...]

      Reply
    8. Vote -1 Vote +1Mary J. Blige Unveils Majestic ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’ Cover :: The Lava Lizard
      says:
      October 4, 2011 at 5:51 pm

      [...] exquisite artwork of her ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1)’. Supported by the single ’25/8′, which she will reportedly perform on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ later this evening, the [...]

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    9. Vote -1 Vote +1Mary J. Blige Enlists Beyonce For ‘My Life II’ Tracklist :: The Lava Lizard
      says:
      October 8, 2011 at 10:13 am

      [...] Other acts appearing on the record include Nas, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Blige’s rapping alter ego, Brook Lynn. ‘My Life II’ will debut on November 21st and preceded by the single ’25/8′. [...]

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    10. Vote -1 Vote +1Behind The Scenes: Mary J. Blige Explains ’25/8′ Video :: The Lava Lizard
      says:
      October 20, 2011 at 8:23 am

      [...] J. Blige sat down with VEVO to discuss the concept of her upcoming Hype Williams-directed video for ’25/8′. The song is the official lead single from her ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1)’, [...]

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    11. Vote -1 Vote +1New Song: Mary J. Blige – ‘Mr. Wrong (Ft. Drake)’ :: The Lava Lizard
      says:
      October 26, 2011 at 5:19 pm

      [...] Mary J. Blige was one of the first major artists to collaborate Drake in 2009 when she enlisted him for ‘The One’ and now she has worked with him again on her new single, ‘Mr. Wrong’. The track is the second release from her upcoming ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1)’ following ’25/8′. [...]

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    12. Vote -1 Vote +1Mary J. Blige Marches Onto ‘Dancing With The Stars’ :: The Lava Lizard
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      February 28, 2012 at 10:38 pm

      [...] Mary J. Blige wasted no time with promoting her ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1)’ album. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul visited ‘Dancing with the Stars’ this evening where she suited up for her impending chart battle with Rihanna by performing her latest single, ’25/8′. [...]

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