List of songs recorded by Mary J. Blige
This is an alphabetical listing of songs recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige, listing the year of each song's first official release and the album(s) and/or single(s) they were included on.
Mary J. Blige has 14 studio albums in her career so far, as well as a soundtrack album and several compilations containing songs not available on her studio albums.
Songs
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Song | Writer(s) | Sample(s) | Album or Single | Year | Ref. |
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"25/8" • | Mary J. Blige Crystal Johnson Eric Hudson Al Sherrod Lambert | "Now That We Found Love" (Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff) | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"2U" | Mary J. Blige Kiyamma Griffin | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"911" (Duet with Wyclef Jean) | Wyclef Jean Jerry Duplessis Katia Cadet Mary Brown | — | The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book[Note 1] | 2000 | [3] |
"A Dream" | Rodney Jerkins | — | Money Talks (Soundtrack) and The Tour (Japanese edition) | 1997 | |
"A Night to Remember" (Shalamar cover) | Nidra Beard Charmaine Sylvers Dana Meyers | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"About You" (featuring will.i.am) | Mary J. Blige will.i.am Keith Harris | "Feeling Good" (Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse) | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Ain't No Way" • (Carolyn Franklin cover) (Duet with Whitney Houston or Patti LaBelle)[Note 2] | Carolyn Franklin | — | VH1 Divas Live/99 and Classic Moments[Note 3] | 1999 and 2005 | |
"Ain't Nobody" (Rufus and Chaka Khan cover) | David "Hawk" Wolinski | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Ain't Really Love" | Mary J. Blige Bryan-Michael Cox Johnta Austin Candice Childress | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"All Fun and Games" | Terius Nash Christopher Stewart | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"All My Love" | Mary J. Blige Bruce Miller Dmitri Christo Sean Combs | "Never My Love" by The Association (Donald Addrisi, Richard Addrisi) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"All That I Can Say" • | Lauryn Hill | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Alone" (featuring Dave Young) | Davel "Bo" McKenzie Dave Young | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Almost Gone" | Lalah Hathaway | — | Mary (Japanese Edition) | 1999 | [7] |
"Amazing" • (featuring DJ Khaled) | Mary J. Blige Denisia Andrews Brittany Coney DJ Khaled Street Runner Tarik Azzouz | "You Don't Love Me" by Willie Cobbs (Willie Cobbs, Ellas McDaniels) | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"As" • (Stevie Wonder cover) | Stevie Wonder | — | Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael and Mary (International Editions) | 1998 | [7] |
"Ask Myself" (with Robin Thicke) | Robin Thicke Bobby Keyes Robert Daniels | — | Mary J. Blige & Friends | 2006 | |
"Baggage" | Mary J. Blige James Harris III Terry Lewis Bobby Ross Avila Issiah J. Avila James O. Wright Dave Young | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Be Happy" • | Mary J. Blige Arlene DelValle Sean "Puffy" Combs Jean-Claude Olivier | "You're So Good to Me" by Curtis Mayfield (Curtis Mayfield) "I Want You" by Marvin Gaye[9] (Leon Ware, Arthur "T-Boy" Ross) | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"Be with You" | Mary J. Blige Chucky Thompson Sean "Puffy" Combs | — | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"Be Without You" • | Mary J. Blige Bryan-Michael Cox Jason Perry Johnta Austin | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Beautiful" | Mary J. Blige James Harris III Terry Lewis | — | How Stella Got Her Groove Back[Note 4] (Soundtrack) | 1998 | |
"Beautiful Day" | Bruce Miller | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Beautiful Ones" | Cecil Ward Rich Harrison | "April Fools" by Earl Klugh (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Better" | Terius Nash Christopher Stewart | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Brand New" | Mary J. Blige Erik Ortiz Kevin Crowe Kenneth Bartolomei | — | Stronger with Each Tear (U.S. iTunes Pre-Order edition) | 2009 | |
"Can't Get Enough" | Mary J. Blige James Harris III Terry Lewis Bobby Ross Avila Issiah J. Avila | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Can't Get You Off My Mind" (featuring The LOX) | Mary J. Blige Rodney Jerkins Jason Phillips Sean Jacobs David Styles | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Can't Hide from Luv" (featuring Jay-Z) | Mary J. Blige Andre Harris Vidal Davis Ryan Toby | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Cargo" | Terius Nash Christopher Stewart Mary J. Blige | "Fool Yourself" by Little Feat (Fred Tackett) | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Changes I've Been Going Through" | Mark Morales Mark C. Rooney Sean Combs | "Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz" by Biz Markie[12] (Marley Marl, Biz Markie) | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"Checkin' for Me" | Cecil Ward Chucky Thompson | — | No More Drama (2001 UK Edition & 2002 Japanese Edition) "Family Affair" (US CD single) | 2001 | [2] |
"City on Fire" | Jeff Bhasker Pat Reynolds Mary J. Blige | — | Stronger with Each Tear (Reissue releases only) | 2010 | |
"Closer" | Mary J. Blige LaNeah Menzies | — | Stronger with Each Tear (U.S. iTunes edition) | 2009 | |
"Color"[Note 5] | Mary J. Blige Raphael Saadiq LaNeah Menzies | — | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"Come See About Me" | Mary J. Blige Jocelyn "Jazzy" Donald Ant Clemons Marcello Valenzano Andre Christopher Lyon Leon Michaels | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Come to Me (Peace)" | Mary J. Blige (Lyrics and Melody) Terius Nash (Lyrics and Melody) Christopher Stewart (Music) Kuk Harrell (Music) | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Confrontation" (Funkmaster Flex and Big Kap featuring Mary J. Blige) | Aston Taylor Mary J. Blige Joseph Brim James Heard Lorenzo Grooms Anthony Prendatt Alphonse Constant Patrick Harvey | "Where My Homiez" by Ill Al Skratch (Lorenzo Grooms, Anthony Prendatt, Alphonse Constant, Patrick Harvey) | The Tunnel and Mary (U.S. Limited Edition) | 1999 | |
"Crazy Games" | Mary J. Blige Kenny Dickerson | — | No More Drama (2001 Edition) | 2001 | [2] |
"Dance for Me" • | Bruce Miller Mary J. Blige Ahkim Miller | "The Bed's Too Big Without You" by The Police (Sting) | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Deep Inside" • (featuring Elton John) | Mary J. Blige Tara Geter Kevin Deane | "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Destiny" | Mary J. Blige Bryan Reeves Kiyamma Griffin Bryan Peguero | "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Nina Simone (Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus, Gloria Caldwell) | No More Drama (2001 Edition) | 2001 | [2] |
"Didn't Mean" | Mary J. Blige Sean Combs Dimitri Cristo | "Find a Way" by A Tribe Called Quest (Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Kamaal Fareed, Malik Taylor, Dong Hwa Chung, Bebel Gilberto, James Yancey) | Love & Life (International pressings) | 2003 | [16] |
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" • (featuring Jessie J) (Harry Simeone cover) | Noël Regney Gloria Shayne Baker | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"Don't Go" | Mary J. Blige Big Bub Faith Evans Chucky Thompson Sean "Puffy" Combs | "Goodbye Love" by Guy (Teddy Riley, G. Griffen, Aaron Hall, Timmy Gatling) "Stay with Me" by DeBarge[18] (Mark DeBarge, El DeBarge, Etterlene "Bunny" Jordan) | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"Don't Go" | Mary J. Blige Bruce Miller Deric Angelettie Sean Combs | "The Long Goodbye" by Lou Donaldson (John Williams, Johnny Mercer) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Don't Mind" • | Mary J. Blige Priscilla Renea Jerry Duplessis | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Don't Walk Away" | Bryce Wilson Mary J. Blige Darryl Brown | — | "Missing You"[Note 6] (UK CD2) | 1997 | |
"Don't Waste Your Time" (Duet with Aretha Franklin) | Gen Rubin Denise Rich | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Doubt" • | Mary J. Blige Sam Romans | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Each Tear"[Note 7] • | Mary J. Blige Dwayne Chin-Qee Mitchum Chin | — | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"Empty Prayers" | Mary J. Blige Christopher "Tricky" Stewart Crystal Johnson Kenneth Coby | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Enough" | Mary J. Blige Bianca "Blush" Atterbury Marcello Valenzano Andre Christopher Lyon Peter Skellern | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Enough Cryin" • (featuring Brook Lynn) | Mary J. Blige Rodney Jerkins Sean Garrett Sean Carter | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Everyday" | Angie Stone D'Angelo | — | "Everything" (UK CD2) | 1997 | |
"Everyday It Rains" | Sean "Puffy" Combs Nashiem Myrick | "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Brothers (Ronald Isley, O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley) | The Show (Soundtrack)[Note 8] | 1995 | |
"Everything" • | James Harris III Terry Lewis | "You Are My Everything" by The Stylistics (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) "The Payback" by James Brown (James Brown, Fred Wesley, John Starks) | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Fade Away" | Mary J. Blige Shaffer Smith (Lyrics) Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Failing in Love" | Mary J. Blige Jocelyn "Jozzy" Donald London on da Track Slim Wav Archer | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Family Affair" • | Mary J. Blige Bruce Miller Andre Young Camara Kambon Asiah Lewis Luchana N. Lodge Mike Elizondo | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Favorite Flavor" (LL Cool J featuring Mary J. Blige) | James Todd Smith Jean-Claude Olivier Samuel Barnes Ryan Toby | — | Todd Smith[Note 9] | 2006 | |
"Father in You" | Mary J. Blige Andre Harris Vidal Davis Ryan Toby | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Feel Inside" (featuring Nas) | Mary J. Blige Andrea Martin Jerry Duplessis Arden Altino Nasir Jones Dennis Coles Robert Diggs Gary Grice Lamont Hawkins Darryl Hill Jason Hunter Russell Jones Clifford Smith Elgin Turner Corey Woods | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Feel Like a Woman" | Mary J. Blige Theron Feemster Terius Nash | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Feel Like Makin Love" | Mary J. Blige Mechalie Jamison Steven Jordan Sean Combs | — | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Find the Love" | Mary J. Blige Cainon Lamb Derrick Baker Vincent Berry II Cortni Elisa Jordan | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Flying Away" | Mary J. Blige | "God Bless You" by Brenda Russell (Brenda Russell) | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Follow" (with Disclosure) | Mary J. Blige James Napier Guy Lawrence Howard Lawrence | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Forever No More" (Poem) | Mary J. Blige | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Friends" | Mary J. Blige Sean Foote Majid Hasan Mario Winans Stevie J | "Mellow Mood (Part 1)" by Barry White (Barry White, Tom Brock, Robert Taylor) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Get It Right" (featuring Taraji P. Henson) | Mary J. Blige Crystal Johnson Ronnie Jackson | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (U.S. iTunes store edition) | 2011 | [1] |
"Get to Know You Better" | Bryce Wilson | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Girl from Yesterday" | Cecil Ward Chucky Thompson | — | No More Drama (Japanese Pressings and UK 2002 Edition Bonus Track) | 2001 | [23] |
"Give Me You" • | Diane Warren | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Glow Up" (featuring Quavo, DJ Khaled and Missy Elliott) | Mary J. Blige Darhyl Camper, Jr. Jazmine Sullivan Khaled Khaled Quavious Marshall Melissa Elliott | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"GMG" (Interlude) | — | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Gone Forever" (featuring Remy Ma and DJ Khaled) | Mary J. Blige Benjamin Diehl Brittany Coney Denisia Andrews DJ Khaled Giorgio Moroder Nicholas Warwar Raney Shockne Reminisce Mackie Tarik Azzouz | — | Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe Edition) | 2022 | |
"Good Love" (featuring T.I.) | Shaffer Smith Jeremy Reeves Ray Romulus Jonathan Yip | — | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"Good Morning Gorgeous" • | Mary J. Blige Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II H.E.R. David "Lucky Daye" Brown Tiara Thomas | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Gonna Breakthrough" (featuring Brook Lynn) | Mary J. Blige Diana Gordon Dernst Emile Quarun Wages | "The Champ" by The Mohawks (Harry Palmer) | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Gonna Make It" (Jazmine Sullivan) | Mary J. Blige Jazmine Sullivan | — | Stronger with Each Tear (U.S. Amazon.com MP3 download edition) | 2009 | |
"Good Woman Down" | Mary J. Blige Sean Garrett Patrick Douthit | "Heart Breaking Decision" by Meli'sa Morgan (Robert Aries, Freddy Jackson and Meli'sa Morgan) | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Grown Woman" (featuring Ludacris) | Mary J. Blige Terius Nash Dejion Madison Christopher Bridges | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Happy Endings" | Mary J. Blige Herb Middleton | — | Love & Life (Standard Japanese edition) | 2003 | [6] |
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (Judy Garland cover) | Hugh Martin Ralph Blane | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"He Think I Don't Know" | Gerald Isaac | — | No More Drama (2002 Edition) | 2002 | [23] |
"Hello Father" | Mary J. Blige Benjamin Wright Chauncey Hollis | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Hello It's Me" (Nazz cover) | Todd Rungren | — | Growing Pains (iTunes, U.K. and Japanese editions) | 2007 | [15] |
"Here with Me" • (featuring Anderson .Paak) | Mary J. Blige Anderson .Paak Ant Clemons Uforo "Bongo" Ebong | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Hurt Again" | Mary J. Blige Andre Harris Vidal Davis Brian Sledge | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"I Am" • | Mary J. Blige Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen Johnta Austin Ester Dean Magnus Beite | — | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"I Can Love You" • (featuring Lil' Kim) | Mary J. Blige LaTonya Blige-DaCosta Rodney Jerkins | "Queen Bitch" by Lil' Kim (Lil' Kim, Carlos Broady, Nashiem Myrick) | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"I Can't Wait" (featuring will.i.am) | Mary J. Blige William Adams | — | Stronger with Each Tear (Reissue releases only) | 2010 | |
"I Don't Want to Do Anything" • (Duet with K-Ci Hailey) | Devante Swing | — | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"I Feel Good" | Shaffer Smith Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen | — | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"I Found My Everything" (featuring Raphael Saadiq) | Mary J. Blige Raphael Saadiq Kevin Wooten Robert Ozuna | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" (Elton John featuring Mary J. Blige) | Elton John Bernie Taupin Davey Johnstone | — | Elton John One Night Only – The Greatest Hits[Note 10] | 2000 | |
"I Love U (Yes I Du)" | Mary J. Blige Jamal Jones Ester Dean Devon Reed | "Let the Dollar Circulate" by Billy Paul (Donald Level and Billy Paul Williams) | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"I Love You" • | Mary J. Blige Sean "Puffy" Combs | "Ike's Mood I" by Isaac Hayes[18] | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"I Never Wanna Live Without You" | Mary J. Blige Big Bub Faith Evans Chucky Thompson Sean "Puffy" Combs Herb Middleton | — | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"I Want You" | Jerry Duplessis Arden Altino Jazmine Sullivan | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" • (Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige) | Clifford Smith Robert Diggs | "You're All I Need to Get By" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson) | Tical[Note 11] | 1995 | [3] |
"I'm Goin' Down" • (Rose Royce cover) | Norman Whitfield Joel Schumacher | — | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"I'm in Love" (The Gap Band cover) | Ronnie Wilson Lonnie Wilson | — | Mary | 1999 | |
"I'm the Only Woman" | Mary J. Blige | "Give Me Your Love" by Curtis Mayfield (Curtis Mayfield) | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"If I Don't Love You This Way" (Jackson 5 cover) | Leon Ware Pam Sawyer | — | Love & Life (Japanese Standard and UK First Pressing Editions) | 2003 | [6] |
"If You Love Me?" | Johnta Austin Bryan-Michael Cox | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"In the Meantime" | Mary J. Blige Terry Robinson | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"In the Morning" | Mary J. Blige Dernst Emile Anesha Birchett Antea Birchett | — | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"Indestructible" | Mary J. Blige Brandon Hodge Davion Farris Eric Dawkins Elese Teyonie Russell | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Irreversible" | Harmony Samuels Courtney Harrell Donnell Shawn Bryan Clark Mary J. Blige | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (U.S. Deluxe and Japanese editions) | 2011 | [1] |
"It's a Wrap" • | Mary J. Blige Sean Combs Mario Winans | — | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"It's Me" | Mary J. Blige Priscilla Renea Brandon Hodge Richard Butler Dwayne Nesmith Tremaine Neverson | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"It's On" (featuring R. Kelly) | R. Kelly | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Just Fine" • | Mary J. Blige (Lyrics and Melody) Terius Nash (Lyrics and Melody) Christopher Stewart (Music) Phalon Alexander (Music) | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Keep It Moving" | Mary J. Blige Bruce Miller Dana Stinson | — | No More Drama (2001 Edition) | 2001 | [2] |
"Keep Your Head" | Mary J. Blige LaTonya Blige-DaCosta | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"King & Queen" (Duet with John Legend) | John Legend Avriele Crandle | "Visions" by Stevie Wonder (Paul Bollenback and Stevie Wonder) | Once Again and Reflections (A Retrospective) | 2006 | [3] |
"Kiss and Make Up" | Priscilla Renea Hamilton Mary J. Blige LaShawn Daniels Ronald "Flippa" Colson Warren "Oak" Felder Andrew "Pop" Wansel Stephen Mostyn Raysean Hairston | "Every Generation" by Ronnie Laws (Ronnie Laws) | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Kitchen" | Mary J. Blige Terius Nash Christopher Stewart | — | Stronger with Each Tear (Original 2009 release only) | 2009 | [14] |
"Know" • | Mary J. Blige Denisia Andrews Brittany Coney Mark Spears | — | Non-album single | 2019 | [25] |
"Let Me Be the 1" (featuring 50 Cent) | Mary J. Blige Mechalie Jamison Curtis Jackson Malik Crosby Cecil Sanchez Sean Combs Mario Winans | "I'll Bet You" by The Jackson 5 (George Clinton, Sidney Barnes, Theresa Lindsey) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Let No Man Put Asunder" (First Choice cover) | Bruce Gray Bruce Hawes | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Little Drummer Boy" (Trapp Family cover) | Katherine Kennicott Davis Henry Onorati Harry Simeone | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"Long Hard Look" | Sam Romans Harry Craze Hugo Chegwin Ben Harrison James Murray Mustafa Omar | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Love" | Mary J. Blige Bruce Miller Ron Lawrence Kwame Holland | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Love @ 1st Sight" • (featuring Method Man) | Mary J. Blige Mechalie Jamison Mario Winans Sean Combs Clifford Smith Steven Jordan | "Hot Sex" by A Tribe Called Quest (Kamaal Fareed, Ali Muhammad, Malik Taylor) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Love a Woman" (featuring Beyoncé) | Mary J. Blige Sean Garrett Beyoncé Knowles Menardini Timothee | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Love Changes" (Jamie Foxx featuring Mary J. Blige) | Warryn Campbell Breyon Prescott | — | Unpredictable[Note 12] | 2005 | |
"Love in the Middle" | Mary J. Blige Brandon Hodge | — | Strength of a Woman (Target edition) | 2017 | [22] |
"Love Is All We Need" • (featuring Nas) | James Harris III Terry Lewis Mary J. Blige | "Moonchild" by Rick James (Rick James) | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Love No Limit" • | Kenneth "G-Love" Greene Dave "Jam" Hall | — | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"Love Will Never" | Mary J. Blige Jocelyn "Jazzy" Donald Uforo "Bongo" Ebong Eric Hudson Phil Lewis | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Love Without the Heartbreak" | Mary J. Blige Anderson .Paak Rogėt Chahayed Alissia Benveniste | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Love Yourself" • (featuring Kanye West) | Mary J. Blige Kanye West Charles Hinshaw David D. Brown Darhyl Camper | "Nobody Knows" by The SCLC Operation Breadbasket Orchestra And Choir (I. Andrews) | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Mary, Did You Know?" (Michael English) | Mark Lowry Buddy Greene | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"Mary Jane" • | Mary J. Blige | "All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls[18] (Rick James) "Close the Door" by Teddy Pendergrass[18] (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff) | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"Mary's Joint" | Mary J. Blige Sean "Puffy" Combs Chucky Thompson | — | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"Memories" | Carsten Schack Kenneth Karlin Chanette Higgens Channoah Higgens Mary J. Blige | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Midnight Drive" (featuring Brook Lynn) | Rico Love Pierre Medor | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Mirror" (featuring Eve) | Mary J. Blige (Lyrics and Melody) Terius Nash (Lyrics and Melody) Eve Jeffers (Lyrics and Melody) Christopher Stewart (Music) | — | Growing Pains (iTunes, U.K. and Japanese editions) | 2007 | [15] |
"Miss Me with That" | Amber Streeter Harvey Mason Damon Thomas Mansur Zafr Lamar Edwards | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (U.S. Deluxe and Japanese editions) | 2011 | [1] |
"Missing You" • | Babyface | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Misty Blue" (Wilma Burgess cover) | Bob Montgomery | — | The Tour | 1998 | |
"MJB Da MVP" • | Curtis Jackson Jayceon Taylor Andre Lyon Marcello Valenzano | "Rubberband" by The Tramps (Ronnie Baker, Allan Felder and Norman Harris) "All Night Long" by Nayobe (James Johnson) "Remind Me" by Patrice Rushen (Patrice Rushen and Karen Evans) "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" (Roy Ayers) | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Moment of Love" | Terius Nash Christopher Stewart | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Mr. Wrong" • (featuring Drake) | James Scheffer Aubrey Graham Richard Butler, Jr. Daniel Morris | "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul (Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert) | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"My Life"[Note 13] | Mary J. Blige Arlene DelValle Chucky Thompson Sean "Puffy" Combs | "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by Roy Ayers (Roy Ayers) | My Life | 1994 | [10][3] |
"My Love" • | Kenneth "G-Love" Greene Dave "Jam" Hall | — | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"My Loving" | Mary J. Blige Sam Romans Rodney Jerkins | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"My Man" (Santana featuring Big Boi and Mary J. Blige) | Antwan Patton Nsilo Reddick Nicholas Sherwood Rob Thomas | — | All That I Am[Note 14] | 2005 | |
"Need Love" (featuring Usher) | Mary J. Blige Charles A. Hinshaw Anthony Jermaine White Kim Owens | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Need Someone" | Matt Morris | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Never Been" | Missy Elliott Henri Charlemagne | "Why Oh Why" by McFadden & Whitehead (Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Jerry Cohen) | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Next Level" (featuring Busta Rhymes) | Mary J. Blige Richard Butler, Jr. Trevor Smith, Jr. Nathaniel Hills | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"No Condition" | Mary J. Blige Kevin Cossom Marcella Araica Nathaniel Hills | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"No Happy Holidays" | Mary J. Blige Kiyamma Griffin Tara Geter | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"No Idea" | Mary J. Blige Anderson Paak Uforo "Bongo" Ebong Eric Hudson Adriana Flores Bryan Ponce | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"No More Drama" • | James Harris III Terry Lewis | "The Young and the Restless Theme" (Barry Devorzan, Perry Botkin Jr.) | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"No One Else" | K-Ci Hailey | "Free at Last" by Al Green (Al Green) "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and MC Ricky D[9] (Doug E. Fresh, MC Ricky D) | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"No One Will Do" | Erik Ortiz Kevin Crowe Clifford L. Brown III Dave Young | "I Swear I Love No One but You" by The O'Jays Bunny Sigler | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Nobody But You" | Mary J. Blige Sam Smith James Napier Matthew Coleman | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Noche De Paz (Silent Night)" (featuring Marc Anthony) | Traditional | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"Not Gon' Cry" • | Babyface | — | Waiting to Exhale (Soundtrack) and Share My World | 1996 | [11] |
"Not Lookin'" (featuring K-Ci Hailey) | Mary J. Blige Jean Norris Dean Hostler Ike Lee | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Not Loving You" | James Napier Sam Smith | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Not Today" • (featuring Eve) | Mary J. Blige Bruce Miller Andre Young Ron Feemster Mike Elizondo Eve Jeffers | — | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Nowhere Fast" (Brook Lynn featuring Mary J. Blige) | Mary J. Blige (Lyrics and Melody) Terius Nash (Lyrics and Melody) Christopher Stewart (Music) Phalon Alexander (Music) | — | Growing Pains (iTunes, U.K. and Japanese editions) | 2007 | [15] |
"On Top" (featuring Fivio Foreign) | Mary J. Blige Jocelyn "Jozzy" Donald Marcello Valenzano Andre Christopher Lyon Shawn Hibbler Jamie Hurton Thomas Bell Alexander Hart | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"One" • (Mary J. Blige and U2) | Bono Adam Clayton The Edge Larry Mullen Jr. | — | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"One Life" | Mary J. Blige Ester Dean Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen Calvin Harris | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (U.K. Deluxe and Japanese editions) | 2011 | [1] |
"Only Love" • | Mary J. Blige David "Lucky Daye" Brown Warren Felder Andrew Wansel | "Doctor Love" by First Choice (Allan Felder, Norman Harris, Ron Tyson) | Non-album single | 2018 | [26] |
"Ooh!" • | Mary J. Blige Mechalie Jamison Dimitri Christo Sean Combs | "Singing This Song for My Mother" by Bohannon | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Our Love" | Charles Jackson Marvin Yancy | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Out My Head" | Dave Young Rich Harrison | — | The Breakthrough (Japanese edition) "Enough Cryin" (UK CD2 and European Maxi-Single) | 2005 | [5] |
"Overjoyed" (Stevie Wonder cover) | Stevie Wonder | — | Ballads | 2000 | |
"Petit Papa Noël" (Tino Rossi cover) | Raymond Vincy Henri Martinet | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"Pick Me Up" | Mary J. Blige Emeli Sandé Shahid Khan Shakil Ashraf | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"PMS" | Mary J. Blige Terri Robinson Tara Tillman Chucky Thompson | "Simply Beautiful" by Al Green (Al Green) | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Power Back" | Terius Nash Christopher Stewart Mary J. Blige | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Press On" | Mary J. Blige Keir Gist Charmelle Cofield | "Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts (Jimmy Seals, Darrell Crofts) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Propose" | Terius Nash Christopher Stewart | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Rainy Dayz" • (featuring Ja Rule) | Jeffrey Atkins Irving Lorenzo | — | No More Drama (2002 Edition) | 2002 | [23] |
"Real Love" • | Mark C. Rooney Mark Morales | "Top Billin'" by Audio Two[27] (Kirk Robinson) | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"Reflections (I Remember)" | Mary J. Blige Bryan-Michael Cox Kendrick Dean Johnta Austin | — | Reflections (A Retrospective) | 2006 | [3] |
"Reminisce" • | Kenneth "G-Love" Greene Dave "Jam" Hall | "Stop, Look, Listen" by MC Lyte[27] (MC Lyte) | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"Rent Money" (featuring Dave East) | Mary J. Blige Shawn Butler Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II Dave East Sean Combs Robert Kelly Christopher Wallace Daron Jones | — | Good Morning Gorgeous | 2022 | [8] |
"Right Now" • | Mary J. Blige Sam Smith James Napier Guy Lawrence Howard Lawrence | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Roses" | Mary J. Blige (Lyrics and Melody) Terius Nash (Lyrics and Melody) Christopher Stewart (Music) | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Round and Round" | Poke Mary J. Blige | "D'Evils" (DJ Premier, Shawn Carter) | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Rudolph, The Read-Nosed Reindeer" (Gene Autry cover) | Johnny Marks | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"Running" (featuring Ne-Yo) | Mary J. Blige Shaffer Smith Kasseem Dean Arden Altino | — | Good Morning Gorgeous (Target edition) | 2022 | [8] |
"Said and Done" | Mary J. Blige Ryan Leslie | — | Stronger with Each Tear (Original 2009 release only) | 2009 | [14] |
"Searching" (featuring Roy Ayers) | Mary J. Blige LaTonya Blige-DaCosta Xenos DaCosta Rodney Jerkins Fred Jerkins III | "Searching" by Roy Ayers (Roy Ayers) | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"See That Boy Again" (featuring Pharrell Williams) | Pharrell Williams | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Self Love" | Daryhl Camper Samuel Dew Mary J. Blige | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Set Me Free" • | Mary J. Blige Darhyl Camper Jazmine Sullivan Charles Hinshaw | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Seven Days" • (featuring George Benson) | Malik Pendleton | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Sexy" (featuring Jadakiss) | Mary J. Blige Aaron Phillips Kiyamma Griffin Jadakiss | "I Can't Help It" by Stevie Wonder[28] (Stevie Wonder, Susaye Greene) | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Shake Down" (featuring Usher) | Mary J. Blige (Lyrics and Melody) Terius Nash (Lyrics and Melody) Usher Raymond (Lyrics and Melody) Christopher Stewart (Music) Phalon Alexander (Music) | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Share My World" | Mary J. Blige Rodney Jerkins | — | Share My World | 1997 | [11] |
"Show Love" | Mary J. Blige Sean Garrett Chucky Thompson | — | The Breakthrough (Vinyl, iTunes, U.K. and Japanese editions) | 2005 | [5] |
"Silent Night" | Traditional | — | A Mary Christmas (Target edition) | 2012 | [17] |
"Sincerity" (featuring Nas and DMX) | Kenny Kornegay Mary J. Blige Earl Simmons Nasir Jones | "Nautilus" by Bob James (Bob James) | Mary (U.S. Limited Edition) and "Deep Inside" (UK CD2) | 1999 | |
"Sleep Walkin'" | Mary J. Blige Christopher Stewart | — | Growing Pains (Japanese edition) | 2007 | [15] |
"Slow Down" | Mark C. Rooney Mark Morales Joseph E. Keeley | — | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"Smile" (featuring Prince Charlez) | Mary J. Blige Theron Feemster Charles Hinshaw Jr. | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Smoke" | Shaffer Smith (Lyrics) Reggie Perry | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"So Lady" (featuring Raphael Saadiq) | Mary J. Blige Raphael Saadiq Teedra Moses | — | The Breakthrough (International editions) | 2005 | [5] |
"Someone to Love Me (Naked)" • (featuring Diddy and Lil Wayne) | Mary J. Blige Jerry Duplessis Sean Combs Leroy Watson Dwayne Carter Tony Williams | "You Roam When You Don't Get It at Home" by The Sweet Inspirations (Bettye Crutcher, David Porter and Ronnie Williams) | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (U.S. Deluxe, U.K. Deluxe and Japanese editions) | 2011 | [1] |
"Special Part of Me" | Mary J. Blige Sean Combs Mario Winans | — | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Stairway to Heaven" (Led Zeppelin cover) (featuring Travis Barker, Randy Jackson, Steve Vai and Orianthi) | Jimmy Page Robert Plant | — | Stronger with Each Tear (Reissue releases only) | 2010 | |
"Stay" | Mary J. Blige Ester Dean Traci Hale | — | Stronger with Each Tear (U.S. Amazon.com MP3 download edition) | 2009 | |
"Stay Down" • | Mary J. Blige Bryan-Michael Cox Johnta Austin | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Steal Away" (featuring Pharrell) | Mary J. Blige Pharrell Williams | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Strength of a Woman" | Mary J. Blige Brandon Hodge Benjamin Wright Davion Farris Eric Dawkins | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Stronger" • | Ester Dean Chris Brown Chauncy Hollis Jamal Jones Darnell Dalton | — | More than a Game (Soundtrack) and Stronger with Each Tear (Reissue releases only) | 2009 | |
"Suitcase" • | Mark J. Feist Crystal Nicole Adrian Sotomayor | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Survivor" | Brandon Hodge William Tyler Davion Farris Dave Hoddell Spike Hoddell | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Sweet Thing" • (Rufus cover) | Tony Maiden Chaka Khan | — | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"Take Me as I Am" • | Jason Suecof Ezekiel Lewis Candice Nelson Keri Hilson Thabiso Nkhereanye | "A Garden of Peace" by Lonnie Liston Smith (Lonnie Liston Smith) | The Breakthrough | 2005 | [5] |
"Talk to Me" | Mary J. Blige Eric Hudson Johnta Austin | "Key to the Heart" by The Emotions (Robert Wright and Verdine White) | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Telling the Truth" (featuring Kaytranada) | Mary J. Blige Louis Celestin Ashton Simmonds Matthew Tavares Chestor Hansen Alexander Sowinski | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Testimony" | Mary J. Blige Kenny Dickerson Michelle Bell | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Thank You" | Mary J. Blige Darhyl Camper Jr. Jazmine Sullivan | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"The Christmas Song (Chesnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" | Robert Wells Mel Tormé | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"The First Noel" (featuring The Clark Sisters) | Traditional | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"The Living Proof" • | Mary J. Blige Thomas Newman Harvey Mason Damon Thomas | — | The Help (Soundtrack) and My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"The Love I Never Had" | James Harris III Terry Lewis James Wright Mary J. Blige | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"The Naked Truth" | Mary J. Blige Brandon Hodge | — | Strength of a Woman (Target edition) | 2017 | [22] |
"The One" • (featuring Drake) | Mary J. Blige Rodney Jerkins Ester Dean Aubrey Graham | — | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"Therapy" • | Mary J. Blige Sam Smith Francis Anthony White | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Thick of It" • | Mary J. Blige Darhyl Camper Jazmine Sullivan | "Give a Little Love" by Bay City Rollers (Phil Wainman and John Goddison) | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"This Christmas" • (Donny Hathaway cover) | Donny Hathaway Nadine McKinnor | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"This Love is for You" | Mary J. Blige Ester Dean Christopher "Tricky" Stewart | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (U.K. Deluxe and Japanese editions) | 2011 | [1] |
"Thriving" • (featuring Nas) | Mary J. Blige Denisia Andrews Darhyl Camper Jr. Brittany Coney Nasir Jones | — | Non-album single | 2019 | [29] |
"Till the Morning" | Pharrell Williams | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Time" | Mary J. Blige Chucky Thompson | "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder (Stevie Wonder) "I'm Glad You're Mine" by Al Green (Al Green) "Time is Not on Our Side" by Al Green (Al Green) | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
"Tonight" | Mary J. Blige Andrew Harr Jermaine Jackson Kevin Cossom Akon | "Rapper Dapper Snapper" by Edwin Birdsong (Edwin Birdsong) | Stronger with Each Tear | 2009 | [14] |
"Tough Love" (featuring Moneybagg Yo) | Mary J. Blige Charles A. Hinshaw Cynthia De Mari Biggs D'Mile Dexter Wansel DJ Cassidy | — | Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe Edition) | 2022 | |
"U + Me (Love Lesson)" • | Mary J. Blige Brandon Hodge Charles Hinshaw Jr. David D. Brown | — | Strength of a Woman | 2017 | [22] |
"Ultimate Relationship (A.M.)" | Donald Lawrence Steve White | — | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Vegas Nights" (featuring The-Dream) | Mary J. Blige Terius Nash Christopher Stewart | — | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"We Got Hood Love"[Note 15] • (featuring Trey Songz) | Mary J. Blige Bryan-Michael Cox Johnta Austin Kendrick Dean | — | Stronger with Each Tear (Original 2009 release only) | 2009 | [14] |
"We Ride (I See the Future)" • | Mary J. Blige Bryan-Michael Cox Kendrick Dean Johnta Austin | — | Reflections (A Retrospective) | 2006 | [3] |
"What Love Is" | Mary J. Blige Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen Shaffer Smith (Lyrics) | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"What's the 411?" (featuring Grand Puba) | Maxwell Dixon Tony Dofat | "Pride and Vanity" by Ohio Players (Marvin R. Pierce, Gregory A. Webster, Norman Napier, Ralph Middlebrooks, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Andrew Noland, Walter Morrison) "Very Special" by Debra Laws (William Jeffery) | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"When We" | Mary J. Blige Mechalie Jamison Andy Craemer Mario Winans Sean Combs | "I Want You" by Marvin Gaye (Arthur "T-Boy" Ross, Leon Ware) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"When You Wish Upon a Star" (featuring Barbra Streisand and Chris Botti) (Cliff Edwards cover) | Leigh Harline Ned Washington | — | A Mary Christmas | 2012 | [17] |
"When You're Gone" | Mary J. Blige James Napier Francis Anthony White | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Whenever I Say Your Name" • (Duet with Sting) | Sting | — | Sacred Love and Love & Life (UK Reissue and Japanese Tour Edition)[Note 16] | 2003 | |
"Where I've Been" (featuring Eve) | Mary J. Blige Eve Swizz Beatz | — | No More Drama | 2001 | [2] |
"Whole Damn Year" • | Mary J. Blige Emeli Sandé Knox Brown | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"Whole Lotta Love" (Led Zeppelin cover) | Jimmy Page Robert Plant John Bonham John Paul Jones Willie Dixon | — | Stronger with Each Tear (Reissue releases only) | 2010 | |
"Why" • (featuring Rick Ross) | Mary J. Blige Dave Young Eric Hudson William Roberts II | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 2011 | [1] |
"Willing & Waiting" | Mary J. Blige Mechalie Jamison Andy Creamer | "When Love Calls" by Atlantic Starr (David Lewis, Wayne Lewis) | Love & Life | 2003 | [6] |
"Winter Wonderland" | Felix Bernard Richard Bernhard Smith | — | A Mary Christmas (Target edition) | 2012 | [17] |
"Wonderful" | Priscilla Renea Hamilton Mary J. Blige LaShawn Daniels Ronald "Flippa" Colson Warren "Oak" Felder Andrew "Pop" Wansel Stephen Mostyn Raysean Hairston | "Push It Along" by A Tribe Called Quest (Kamaal Fareed Ali, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Grover Washington Jr.) | Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | [4] |
"Work in Progress (Growing Pains)" | Charles Harmony Shaffer Smith (Lyrics) | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Work That" • | Mary J. Blige Theron Feemster Sean Garrett | — | Growing Pains | 2007 | [15] |
"Worth My Time" | Mary J. Blige James Napier | — | The London Sessions | 2014 | [20] |
"You Bring Me Joy" • | Mary J. Blige Jo-Jo Hailey | "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" by Barry White (Ekundayo Paris, Nelson Pigford) | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"You Don't Have to Worry" • | Kenneth "G-Love" Greene Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell | "Papa Don't Take No Mess" by James Brown (James Brown, Fred Wesley, John Starks, Charles Bobbit) | Who's That Man?[Note 17] (Soundtrack) | 1993 | [30] |
"You Gotta Believe" | Mary J. Blige Big Bub Faith Evans K-Ci Hailey Chucky Thompson Sean "Puffy" Combs | — | My Life | 1994 | [10] |
"You Know" | Mary J. Blige Sean Garrett Eric Hudson | — | Reflections (A Retrospective) | 2006 | [3] |
"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" • (Aretha Franklin cover) | Gerry Goffin Carole King Jerry Wexler | — | My Life (European 1995 Reissue & 2019 25th Anniversary Edition) Share My World (UK and Japanese Editions) | 1995 | [10][11] |
"You Remind Me" • | Eric Milteer Dave "Jam" Hall | "Remind Me" by Patrice Rushen[31] (Patrice Rushen) | What's the 411? | 1992 | [13] |
"You Want This" | Mary J. Blige Harvey Mason Damon Thomas Eric Dawkins Dewain Whitmore Jr. Joi Campbell Adonis Shropshire Kevin Randolph | — | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (U.K. Deluxe and Japanese editions) | 2011 | [1] |
"Your Child" • | Gerald Isaac | — | Mary | 1999 | [7] |
Notes
- ^ Later included on Reflections (A Retrospective) in 2006.
- ^ Mary J. Blige performed this song as a duet with Whitney Houston in 1999 live at VH1 Divas, which was later included on the live album released that year. Mary later recorded a studio version duet with Patti LaBelle for the latter's album Classic Moments, which was also included on the compilation Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ Later appeared on the compilation Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ Also released as the b-side of "All That I Can Say".
- ^ Known as "I Can See in Color" on some editions of the album.
- ^ Previously included on a Cassette promo of Share My World but did not make the final tracklist.[19]
- ^ The original 2009 version was solely sung by Mary. Later versions from 2010 pressings of the album feature Jay Sean, Tiziano Ferro, Vanessa Amorosi, Rea Garvey or K'naan depending on the country.
- ^ Previously included on a Cassette promo of My Life but did not make the final tracklist.[21] Later appeared on the 2019 compilation HERstory, Vol.1.
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ A live version appears on Elton John's live album One Night Only and the 2006 compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends. A studio version was also recorded and released promotionally.[24]
- ^ Later included on Reflections (A Retrospective) in 2006.
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ A re-recorded version was released in 2006 on Reflections (A Retrospective).
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ Known as "Hood Love" on some editions of the album.
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ A remixed version appears on the album What's the 411? Remix
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