- Date of Birth: 11 January, 1971
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City , New York , United States
Biography
Mary Jane Blige (surname pronounced /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), more commonly known as Mary J. Blige, is an American recording artist, record producer and actress. She has sold more than forty eight million albums worldwide. She has received many Grammy Award nominations for her work, winning ten, and has been awarded the World Music Legends Award for combining hip hop and soul together. Blige's vocal range registers from alto to mezzo-soprano, but mostly performs in the mezzo-soprano range. Blige cites Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan as three of the most influential vocalists in her life.
Source: Wikipedia
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