Man... Mary had so much swag, soul and passion! I remember all the girls in high school wanted to be like her. She was truly the voice of a generation! We were so fortunate to have these moments back then and didn't even know it.
Yessss. I hate doing the "nowadays" thing, but most of these newer artists already don't sound good on the album and when they try live, it makes you wanna cry
Mary killed it. She's one of the handful of artists from that era that can actually sing live. Her unplugged is fire. She purposely tries to sing it like the album cut that made her famous. I appreciate that alot.
I just don't get the fact that people be hating on her saying that she can't sing because she sounds terrific,voice is flawless. I guess it's the dumb millineal kids who don't have a taste for good music and Cardi B is their idea of R&B and hip hop.Shes rockin and lightning that stage on 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
@@umarbentley4953 Only people that say she can’t sing are people that can’t sing. I’ve never heard anyone that can sing ever say that bs. Mary is already established as one of the greatest singers and will go down in history as that.
@@maryjesusbligestan1164 But He's Right People In The Industry, As Well As Out Here In The Streets, Some Of Our Own Even Say Mary Can't Sing, Because She Doesn't Have That Whitney, Mariah, etc Voices. I've Been A Fan Of My Capricorn 👑Since Day 1, The Jeff Redd Day's The Guy/Artist Who Discovered Mary.
@@alonzoeley8053 nobody in the music industry says that dummy. Stop making up stuff. Only people like you with no talent says that. Mary is respected in the music industry and that’s why she is still relevant and successful. Stay mad.
@@alonzoeley8053 Mary don’t need what Whitney or Mariah had. What do they have now? Nothing, Mariah lip syncs and Whitney is dead. Mary is still here and her mic is always on.
I knew her first album word for word, ad lib for ad lib. It was that serious. I just fell in love with her. When you sang her songs, you felt like you were blowin'. I feel like gettin' some Jodeci boots and making a step. #90schildhoodmemories
@JC Remember no one was trying to spend 24.99 on a CD lol Remember caring who wrote the music, and hoping they included the lyrics in their cover. Brandy and Mariah always did n my mom use to jokingly say 'yea, cause you can't understand em' 🤣 Hell I remember rewinding and pausing to write down the lyrics to excapes 'tonight', and a frw destinys child songs on 'the writings on the wall' album with my mom. Those we're some good memories bc we bonded over music and is the reason my musical taste is so well rounded!
I just saw Mary J in concert 2 years ago for the first time! I've been waiting over 20 years to see Mary & boy did she put on a show. I was out of my seat the whole 3 hours....she was that good! Next I gotta see Maxwell, Rahsaan Patterson, Jill Scott, & Lauryn Hill, then my dreams will be fulfilled!
Such a classic!!! Now those are what you call Dancers!!! My girl Big Lez & Jossie Thacker ( Dancer with the Braids) the fly girl from ''In Living Color'' was always killing it with the moves!! Mary always get the crowd hyped!!
Came out in 92 I believe. Which is the year where the sound was transitioning from what we know of the 80s to what was to become in the 90s. Transition was complete in 93. This happens every decade.
It's rare that an artist perform live and actually sound like their album but, Mary just did it and I'm definitely impressed! I see that nobody in there was trying to boo and the Apollo is know for that. Great job Mary Jane Blige.
Watching everything I can of Mary’s since the super bowl. I’ve always been a huge fan of hers. I really needed to get back to enjoying great music again. She’s always been so beautiful too
Obviously Mary J. Is beautiful, but there’s something so CUTE about her! I think it’s her personality. She’s so original. That two step, her buff as hell arms, original nose, she’s a little shy, and THAT VOICE is so comforting in reminds me of growing up. Back when music had a beat, but I could go on and on about that. Point is, I’m obsessed with Mary j.
@Angel Johnson I agree, however I believe she’s careful with words, from what I’ve seen. Sometimes in interviews she does seem shy, but I mean this in a good way. She has grace. The opposite of obnoxious I guess I’d say. These days I’m legit afraid of what my fav celebs will say or act like. Some things I don’t want to know. Mary keeps it relevant, real, but private at the same time. She leaves me wanting to know more about her story, if you get what I mean. That’s a good thing. That’s why she’s special to me.
Sooooo blessed to have Ms. Mary J. Blige be the soundtrack to my youth 💪 from a freshman in high school 92' to a senior in high school 96'...& Early adulthood ✌️😁👍
She....fkn.....killed that ish!!!! Soooooooooooooo much raw talent.....damn. I remember when I first hear this song on the radio when it came out I just knew whoever it was, she was going to be huge and leave her mark for years to come, I just knew she wasn’t going to be one of those one hit and gone artist.
This instantly takes me back to when I first really got into music in the early 90s. This song is EVERYTHING. The chimes in the back, the back up singers and of course MARY J. Damn this is a jam.
One of my alltime favorite song by this remarkable woman. She is the truth. To this day since i was 15. I'm now 40. When i hear this song, i think of my first love. R.I.P Cheron Paige
NOBODY is better then Mary J… I really don’t care what allocates you want to mention from artist after her…. Her influence and ability to seamlessly mix hip hop with r&b is unmatched!!!! You really had to be there in the 90s to understand how everybody wanted to be like her!!!!! Not too mention the fact that she is from the bx!!!! Love this women!!!!
''From the first to the last of it, Delivery is passionate!'' I was channel surfing at my Sissy's, many years ago, and the very instant I heard and saw Mary J's heavenly voice , beauty beyond description and just plain COOL..I was hooked. She has been my inspiration; in beauty, indepedance, strength, humility, her drive to always be better and refusal to allow the evil which others have tried to put on her to define and/or limit her. Luv you Beauty-Girl, my Sista-Soldier! may Peace, Blessings and Mercy of God be ever upon you, Regan 🌈🎶🕊 from NorCal
Oh Snap I forgot about this one! This song speaks to me in a special way. You Remind me of a very Special time in my life ❤️ You look exactly like my first Love, and that voice sounds so much like her I just close my eyes and picture she's with me again 😍 I lost her and our unborn child in a freak accident over 35 yrs ago. Thank you for always keeping it real Mary 🥰 God Bless you and I Love you ❤️
This reminds me of my husband of 20 years who committed suicide on the 24th of January this year we had been married for twenty years he was only 45 years old i still am only 43 years old Mary j s songs mean so much to me and they did him they are the memories of our marriage as nearly every song holds a memory good or bad thank God for Mary and her meaningful music thank you Mary Natasha
Big Lez and Jossie Harris was my body goals when I was younger. These beautiful ladies was dancing in almost every Hip-Hop video at that time. Love those ladies. 💜 This my favorite Mary J. Blige song. This song is straight 90's summer time vibe. Shoutout to my old neighborhood Sedgwick Ave and Ceder Park Bronx, NY.
Feeling all of this. Mary J being a Queen with her talent. The dancers being industry powerhouses. They continued to fan flames for the love of dance. The intro hyping up the crowd. The fashion. The culture. Black history. And the iconic Apollo Theatre. 😊💙🖤✨
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Her voice was so raw so pure!!! I miss these days!!
Her voice was so clear and pretty!
I remeber back then the old heads of that time use to go in on her saying she couldnt sing.....smh
My fab song too
Wonder what they would say about Ri and Bey now 🤣🤣
Still is!
She just can’t be duplicated such a icon!!
** This is so 90's ROYALTY **
Man... Mary had so much swag, soul and passion! I remember all the girls in high school wanted to be like her. She was truly the voice of a generation! We were so fortunate to have these moments back then and didn't even know it.
She sounds exactly like the studio version! If not, better .. jheezeee🌟🐐❤
This is when a live performance sounded like the album
Yes girl!
Yessss. I hate doing the "nowadays" thing, but most of these newer artists already don't sound good on the album and when they try live, it makes you wanna cry
Mike Pony yesssss girrrrr
@@ashkeygii9449 😂😂😂
@@ashkeygii9449 exactly
She sounded better than the record!
Hell yeah !!!!!☺. She minds me of my x girl friend. 💝.
EXACTLY 💯
THIS Is the Mary I Fell In Love With…. She Was Sooooo Young, So Raw, So Hood, So HIP HOP But Still Soulful!
#TheQUEENofHipHopSoul #TeamMJB #Number1Fan
yessssssssss
Yes! all of what he said.
Mary so hood and dope. Y'all here that SOUL!
@@komokey12 🔥👏👏👏👏
That girl had her slacks tucked into her Jodeci boots!!! Gotta love the 90's. AND she is fully dressed but sexy.
Go watch Future or something. You are too young to appreciate a Mary J.
Jerome Holloman don't come for my queen sir! Take your ignorant ass on somewhere and have a seat. Kay? 😊
Well speaking of Jodeci, her boyfriend was KCi Hailey from that group x10 years, so no surprise she would dress as such.
She was 21 yrs old.
Oh yes!! I want that outfit and them boots so bad!! I even wish we can dress the same as the 90's!!! You already know they had better fashion!!
Mary killed it. She's one of the handful of artists from that era that can actually sing live. Her unplugged is fire. She purposely tries to sing it like the album cut that made her famous. I appreciate that alot.
I just don't get the fact that people be hating on her saying that she can't sing because she sounds terrific,voice is flawless. I guess it's the dumb millineal kids who don't have a taste for good music and Cardi B is their idea of R&B and hip hop.Shes rockin and lightning that stage on 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
@@umarbentley4953 Only people that say she can’t sing are people that can’t sing. I’ve never heard anyone that can sing ever say that bs. Mary is already established as one of the greatest singers and will go down in history as that.
@@maryjesusbligestan1164 But He's Right People In The Industry, As Well As Out Here In The Streets, Some Of Our Own Even Say Mary Can't Sing, Because She Doesn't Have That Whitney, Mariah, etc Voices. I've Been A Fan Of My Capricorn 👑Since Day 1, The Jeff Redd Day's The Guy/Artist Who Discovered Mary.
@@alonzoeley8053 nobody in the music industry says that dummy. Stop making up stuff. Only people like you with no talent says that. Mary is respected in the music industry and that’s why she is still relevant and successful. Stay mad.
@@alonzoeley8053 Mary don’t need what Whitney or Mariah had. What do they have now? Nothing, Mariah lip syncs and Whitney is dead. Mary is still here and her mic is always on.
Mary was 21 back then she's bae....she _still_ is!
Dude she's been my dream wife for 30 years since I saw her on yo MTV raps with grand pyba . Love Mary
I knew her first album word for word, ad lib for ad lib. It was that serious. I just fell in love with her. When you sang her songs, you felt like you were blowin'. I feel like gettin' some Jodeci boots and making a step. #90schildhoodmemories
ikr!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃
I'm feenin for some jodeci boots !!!
Millennials:
'The last of the mohicans'
@JC Remember no one was trying to spend 24.99 on a CD lol
Remember caring who wrote the music, and hoping they included the lyrics in their cover. Brandy and Mariah always did n my mom use to jokingly say 'yea, cause you can't understand em' 🤣
Hell I remember rewinding and pausing to write down the lyrics to excapes 'tonight', and a frw destinys child songs on 'the writings on the wall' album with my mom. Those we're some good memories bc we bonded over music and is the reason my musical taste is so well rounded!
iktr! 😂
Even early on her confidence and stage presence, swagger was like no other. I could always tell she would be a legend, it’s nothing like her 👑👑👑👑
Them VOCALS!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙇🏾♂️👑 if this aint the queen who is??
Yeah. Who da hell is?? Def.
Mary is everything. And more.
I just saw Mary J in concert 2 years ago for the first time! I've been waiting over 20 years to see Mary & boy did she put on a show. I was out of my seat the whole 3 hours....she was that good! Next I gotta see Maxwell, Rahsaan Patterson, Jill Scott, & Lauryn Hill, then my dreams will be fulfilled!
That was me at the Essence festival in 2019! She put on a show Baby!!!
Lauryn Hill always q dream of mine
Forever the Queen of R&B Voice Unique
J Lo *hip hop soul
You mean the Queen of Hip Hop Soul
Such a classic!!! Now those are what you call Dancers!!! My girl Big Lez & Jossie Thacker ( Dancer with the Braids) the fly girl from ''In Living Color'' was always killing it with the moves!! Mary always get the crowd hyped!!
This song right here signaled a turning point in R&B and HipHop/Rap. True story
You're right. Even the Gees were grooving to this.
@@rafprice1 Yes. Mary made it ok for hard dudes to love the R&B their girlfriend's listened to lol
Came out in 92 I believe. Which is the year where the sound was transitioning from what we know of the 80s to what was to become in the 90s. Transition was complete in 93. This happens every decade.
@@StylistecS yes, i agree
It's rare that an artist perform live and actually sound like their album but, Mary just did it and I'm definitely impressed! I see that nobody in there was trying to boo and the Apollo is know for that. Great job Mary Jane Blige.
Mary J.Blige is our Culture Hip Hop and RnB Queen nobody can ever hold up against her Epic ,trend setter,Iconic 🖤✊
Her voice was like butter!
Watching everything I can of Mary’s since the super bowl. I’ve always been a huge fan of hers. I really needed to get back to enjoying great music again. She’s always been so beautiful too
Mary sounded just like the album. She and her dancers killed that shit. Apollo performance were so lit back then. Mary had the crowd going.
The passion in her performance--unmatched
HER SWAG! she owned that stage! soul confidence swagger our Queen of hip hop soul always!
The Debut of The Queen! Shout out to Big Les for holding it down for The Queen since Day One!
Obviously Mary J. Is beautiful, but there’s something so CUTE about her! I think it’s her personality. She’s so original. That two step, her buff as hell arms, original nose, she’s a little shy, and THAT VOICE is so comforting in reminds me of growing up. Back when music had a beat, but I could go on and on about that. Point is, I’m obsessed with Mary j.
@Angel Johnson I agree, however I believe she’s careful with words, from what I’ve seen. Sometimes in interviews she does seem shy, but I mean this in a good way. She has grace. The opposite of obnoxious I guess I’d say. These days I’m legit afraid of what my fav celebs will say or act like. Some things I don’t want to know. Mary keeps it relevant, real, but private at the same time. She leaves me wanting to know more about her story, if you get what I mean. That’s a good thing. That’s why she’s special to me.
@Angel Johnson Humble! That’s the word my dumb butt meant. Lol
We will never ever live dayz like this era again
Ever again. Unless it's by an 90's artist
simply the best song history music the best Mary J Blige much love
Who’s here after her lifetime achievement performance at bet awards?
The original Mary J
That intro was everything!!💕💕
Mary J, Whitney, and Mariah are the only ones who could sound this good live.
M.Joseph Ali thats right and faith
Can I add Prince to this lol
And faith evans
More people sound good live. But Whitney Houston was on a whole different level
Never mention Mary in the same sentence as Whitney Houston. Capish?
Amazing live performance! Her voice is amazing! 'Sweet baby darling come on just stop playin' with my mindddd!' 😍😍😍
THAT VOICE😫😍 pure butter , nobody was doing like it MJB ‼️👑
Definitely earned her spot at the top🙌🏾MJB❤️
Sooooo blessed to have Ms. Mary J. Blige be the soundtrack to my youth 💪 from a freshman in high school 92' to a senior in high school 96'...& Early adulthood ✌️😁👍
She....fkn.....killed that ish!!!! Soooooooooooooo much raw talent.....damn. I remember when I first hear this song on the radio when it came out I just knew whoever it was, she was going to be huge and leave her mark for years to come, I just knew she wasn’t going to be one of those one hit and gone artist.
Omg young Mary!!!!!!! With her baby voice! Those high notes were so seamless and clear. She sounds good!
Wow that good energy!!! That love ❤ I can still feel her voice hitting !! Wow Thank you Mary for sharing 😊
Reminds me of when r&b singers had talent.
Truly talented from the start 💯🎵
I was 16and I want to go back to the 90ies using a time machine :( :( :(
she is still the queen of hip hop soul still making a difference in these days
Boy go away and get a life somewhere
This whole vibe/ performance is everything, gives me goosebumps everytime I watch it. They need to gone head and make a movie about Ms. Mary J !
I remember when this song hit the airwaves!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MJB!!!I'm MORE than a FAN!!💕💕
Ok??Ok! We aint neva heard nothing like this back in the day. Pheeww... loved her from day one periodt. Mary is a whole damn vibe!
I remember watching this performance when it first came out - my love for MJB began, instantly and till this day is strong
amazing woman and performer I love her so.
Mary Rocks!!!. She is the best.. I'm from Detroit and proud of it. 👍🌷🇺🇸😇🙏😀.
This instantly takes me back to when I first really got into music in the early 90s. This song is EVERYTHING. The chimes in the back, the back up singers and of course MARY J. Damn this is a jam.
Sang baby! That energy Mary was crunked to be performing in NYC and at the Apollo had Josie & Big Les dancing with her this was amazing 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
One of my alltime favorite song by this remarkable woman. She is the truth. To this day since i was 15. I'm now 40. When i hear this song, i think of my first love. R.I.P Cheron Paige
Who still Listening Loving Mary 90's classic in 2020?
You remind me of the good 'ol days. Thank you Mary. 😘 Love you all feelin the same. 💜
She has a voice like an Angel. She's hittin notes that she ain't even tryin to hit flawlessly!!!😎💯👈
Mary Mary.
Queen of soul
My best track.. Lovely
A Voice She Has
NOBODY is better then Mary J… I really don’t care what allocates you want to mention from artist after her…. Her influence and ability to seamlessly mix hip hop with r&b is unmatched!!!! You really had to be there in the 90s to understand how everybody wanted to be like her!!!!! Not too mention the fact that she is from the bx!!!! Love this women!!!!
Im loving this , old school in full effect
Wow what a time . A classic Mary ,has been and still is great.
young queen slayin' even then!!
Bless this beautiful soul ...my younger days were the best...🐐💯
That's my Mary! She got me with this song and I've been hooked ever since! 💗
yeah she's got so many great songs too
''From the first to the last of it, Delivery is passionate!'' I was channel surfing at my Sissy's, many years ago, and the very instant I heard and saw Mary J's heavenly voice , beauty beyond description and just plain COOL..I was hooked. She has been my inspiration; in beauty, indepedance, strength, humility, her drive to always be better and refusal to allow the evil which others have tried to put on her to define and/or limit her. Luv you Beauty-Girl, my Sista-Soldier! may Peace, Blessings and Mercy of God be ever upon you, Regan 🌈🎶🕊 from NorCal
She's got so much swag
Fav Mary song of all time... Lots of memories listening to this on the walkman (cassette tape) on the bus and train to and from school...
The very first CD I ever owned
Awesome
So beautiful... brings back so much memories of good times!
Oh Snap I forgot about this one! This song speaks to me in a special way. You Remind me of a very Special time in my life ❤️ You look exactly like my first Love, and that voice sounds so much like her I just close my eyes and picture she's with me again 😍 I lost her and our unborn child in a freak accident over 35 yrs ago. Thank you for always keeping it real Mary 🥰 God Bless you and I Love you ❤️
I'm 62 and still grooving it. 👍.
Excellent performance!
GO MARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mary J. Blige my heart is smiling always for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was 8 years old... loved her the ...love her now...can't wait to see her next month! ahhhh #Maryjblige
Mary one of the greatest artists to ever do it.
This reminds me of my husband of 20 years who committed suicide on the 24th of January this year we had been married for twenty years he was only 45 years old i still am only 43 years old Mary j s songs mean so much to me and they did him they are the memories of our marriage as nearly every song holds a memory good or bad thank God for Mary and her meaningful music thank you Mary Natasha
Very sad
What's the 411 sets the tone for that 90's R&B nostalgia mannnnnn I live for that run from 1:10 to 1:50
Ashkey Gii same! 🙌🏾❤️
90's jam Mary J Blige .
Big Lez and Jossie Harris was my body goals when I was younger. These beautiful ladies was dancing in almost every Hip-Hop video at that time. Love those ladies. 💜 This my favorite Mary J. Blige song. This song is straight 90's summer time vibe. Shoutout to my old neighborhood Sedgwick Ave and Ceder Park Bronx, NY.
Still my favorite song of hers. She killed this 😤❤️👌 2021 here !!
Damn Mary was blowing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love this performance😍
love This Dam Song
back when women was actually dancing....
And not that twerking shit!
Preach sis
@@sadilyajeter6789 😂😂
Righhht
mary!!!! girl takes me back to my childhood my mom blast mary constantly! my favorite female vocalist!! ALWAYS!
Love this! Love how the crowd went up for Jossie and Leslie. My faves!!
Yessss this girl right here keeps it going as always Love you Mary J Blige I’m a always a huge fan of your music ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😂🌟💝💝💝💝🌟
And I love your faith to keep God First as always God for you girllllll ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Feeling all of this. Mary J being a Queen with her talent. The dancers being industry powerhouses. They continued to fan flames for the love of dance. The intro hyping up the crowd. The fashion. The culture. Black history. And the iconic Apollo Theatre. 😊💙🖤✨
What an outfit? Unbelievable how times change.
my girl mary J 4Ever!!!!
Greatest singer of all-time. The Queen of Rnb ❤
Mary was really always a vibe. I always say when I leave this earth she is one musical artist I will miss dearly.
Mary's dancers were the Truth!
Mary's live performances sound just like her records ....love Mary
God... How i miss this era an time frame
Lovely black women capture my heart with their natural beauty black woman for black man true love.
Mary was lit in that day!
So phenomenal Mary x
SMDH so long ago but so, so GOOD!!!
My condolences to those born after the 90s.
Still one of my favorite songs.
How can someone so gorgeous ever think she wasn't?
Mary is magic
90s was way too cool