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Mary J. Blige’s “Share My World”: Mary’s Next Step at 20

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April 22, 2017
In 1997, Mary J. Blige was on top of the world professionally. Her sophomore album, 1994’s My Life was a smash. Mary was at the forefront of the hip hop-soul revolution in music, garnering her the undisputed title “Queen of Hip Hop Soul”. She changed course with 1997’s Share My World, drifting musically towards contemporary R&B. The results still hold up

The 19 “97” Singles of 2017

December 30, 2017
Whether it be one of many iconic remixes, a scathing diss track, a bonafide money making anthem, or a one off song… our list this year feels rather random, but full of bops all the same. Scroll down to delve into our favorite singles of 2017. At EST. 1997, we
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Single Review: Lil’ Kim “Took Us A Break”

November 6, 2017
This is the Lil’ Kim we’ve been patiently waiting for, and quite frankly, I’m geeking. 2005 marks the last time Lil’ Kim rolled out an official, full-length album (The Naked Truth). That all changes with “Took Us A Break”, the first taste of Lil’ Kim’s upcoming fifth studio album. The

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