Mary J. Blige
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Mary J. Blige
Summary
Mary J. Blige is a human[1]. She was born in The Bronx[2]. She was born on January 11, 1971[3]. She worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], actor[6], entrepreneur[7], and musician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,737 views/month, #3,374 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Mary J. Blige was born in The Bronx[2].
- Mary J. Blige was born on January 11, 1971[3].
- Mary J. Blige held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was Mary J. Blige's native language[11].
- Mary J. Blige is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12].
- Mary J. Blige's professions included singer[4].
- Mary J. Blige worked as a songwriter[5].
- Mary J. Blige's professions included actor[6].
- Mary J. Blige's professions included entrepreneur[7].
- Mary J. Blige worked as a musician[8].
- Mary J. Blige was educated at Roosevelt High School[13].
- Mary J. Blige received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
- Mary J. Blige received the Time 100[15].
- Mary J. Blige received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16].
- Mary J. Blige is recorded as female[17].
- Mary J. Blige's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Mary J. Blige was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
- Mary J. Blige's genre is hip-hop soul[20].
- Mary J. Blige's genre is contemporary R&B[21].
- Mary J. Blige's record label is recorded as 300 Entertainment[22].
- Mary J. Blige's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records[23].
- Mary J. Blige's record label is recorded as Republic Records[24].
- Mary J. Blige's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[25].
- Mary J. Blige's record label is recorded as Geffen Records[26].
- Mary J. Blige's record label is recorded as Verve Records[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1971-01-11[30]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, dance-pop, hip hop, hip hop soul, new jack swing, r&b, soul[31]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, 90s r&b, adult contemporary, contemporary r&b, dance-pop, hip hop, hip hop soul, neo-soul, new jack swing, r&b, soul, uk bass[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: db76c5ca-d555-4f09-b1db-baa1b713d875[33]
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Origins and Family
Mary J. Blige was born in The Bronx[2]. She was born on January 11, 1971[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[12]. English was her native language[11].
Education
Mary J. Blige's education included a stint at Roosevelt High School[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], actor[6], entrepreneur[7], and musician[8].
Recognition
Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], a commemorative plaque[34], in United States[35]; Time 100[15], an award[36]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16], a music museum[37], in United States[38], founded in 1983[39].
Personal Life
Mary J. Blige was affiliated with the Democratic Party[19].
Why It Matters
Mary J. Blige ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,737 views/month, #3,374 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
She has been cited as an influence by Amy Winehouse[42], a singer-songwriter[43], 1983–2011[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[46], specialised in music composing[47] and Ari Lennox[48], a singer[49], b. 1991[50], of United States[51].
FAQs
Where was Mary J. Blige born?
Mary J. Blige was born in The Bronx[2].
What did Mary J. Blige do for work?
Mary J. Blige worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], actor[6], entrepreneur[7], and musician[8].
Where did Mary J. Blige go to school?
Mary J. Blige was educated at Roosevelt High School[13].
What awards did Mary J. Blige receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14], Time 100[15], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16].
Who did Mary J. Blige influence?
Mary J. Blige has been cited as an influence by Amy Winehouse[42] and Ari Lennox[48].