SoulBounce Presents: Men Love Mary: A Tribute To ‘My Life’
Fifteen years ago Mary J. Blige released My Life, a breakthrough album chronicling her inner struggles while catapulting her to superstardom as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul.
In celebration of this milestone, we gathered nine dynamic male artists to record re-imaginings of their favorite My Life songs for Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life, a digital EP presented by SoulBounce. The EP is hosted by one of Bad Boy’s legendary “Hitmen,” Chucky Thompson, who was a key producer on the My Life album.
My Life was a pivotal point in Mary’s career where her voice shined as a beacon of hope and understanding to men and women all over the world. Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life offers a fresh perspective from Eric Roberson, Jesse Boykins III, Slakah the Beatchild, Nino Moschella, Bradd Marquis, TL Cross, Darien, D Maurice, Fave and Siik–a new generation of artists inspired by her sincerity, longevity and artistry.
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My Life was about Mary’s relationship with one man, and now many men have reinterpreted these songs in an effort to pay tribute to an artist who has given us so much of herself.
The free download includes a digital booklet with artist information, production credits and graphics.
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Emerging from the depths of the ATL, arrives an unconventional, positivity driven, hip-hop artist named Blessed Wun. With the release of his debut album Time (August, 2009), this eccentric emcee/artist/producer/writer is poised to gain attention in the Hip-Hop market.
Born in Atlanta, Blessed grew up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood that gave him a strong work ethic and a certified testimony. While seeking to share his gift, he focused on his passion of music, and after years of symphonic musical studies, Blessed Wun found his calling in producing records and writing songs.
In October, 2007 “Blessed Wun” was the first artist featured twice on the Hip-Hop Compilation: Taking the Gospel to the Streets V.5, and was voted by thousands to be featured on V.6 which was released in October 2008. He was honored with an ambassador award in January 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia for his hard work and success within the community. With a vast history of live performances, Blessed Wun is building relationships within the Atlanta Hip-Hop community and continuing to expand his horizons.
The content of his music exemplifies conscience thoughts while keeping the listener entertained and intrigued. With the God-given talent and testimonies destined to touch the lives of millions, Blessed Wun aims to continue to grow and share his gifts with the world. He is currently independent.
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Writing lyrics since the age of 12, Arablak is a well seasoned veteran in the art of emceeing. He grew up listening to and mimicking artists such as KRS One, Ras Kass, Wu Tang Clan, Onyx, EPMD, Redman, Bootcamp Clik, Nas, The Roots, Pharoahe Monch, Common, as well as numerous others… A fan of hip-hop music primarily, it is his priority to make music that is exceptional, in a market where being average is the new standard.
Born and raised in Worcester, MA, he grew up fast, experiencing the perils of low income society, while still maintaining a healthy fascination for science, math and language skills. The “bright kid” in the back of the class, displayed constant disdain for authority and normality. Refusing to blend in, and was always subconsciously different from his dress code, to his style of walk and speech, Arablak embodied Hip-Hop, being a creative soul, drenched in the blossoming culture surrounding him. From the early to mid 90′s, he was fortunate enough to grow amidst hip-hop’s famed ‘boom-bap’ era.
Now a well rounded man, with experiences ranging from low income housing & early fatherhood to corporate America & middle class life, he is eager to unveil his art to any and all ears thirsty for some fresh, energetic music, created with quality in mind, and passion in the heart.
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