Mary J. Blige must feel more than that. “Just right” — after the queen of hip-hop soul was announced as one of the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Sunday night.
But for the Yonkers, New York, native, musical immortality may come at the end of a storied career that began with her groundbreaking debut album in 1992. “What is 411?”
“I’m actually recording more music in the studio right now, and I’m really enjoying it,” Blige, 53, said. he told the people.
“This is another album,” she added, “and this will probably be my last studio album.”
What do you say now?
“That’s what everyone says,” she adds with a laugh. “I mean, okay. I guess not then.”
But seriously, folks, Blige hasn’t promised anything other than a sequel to her nominated 2022 final LP, Good Morning Gorgeous. 6 grammy awardsincluding 2023 Album of the Year.
“I’ve been doing it for a while. I love it, I’m enjoying it, and maybe this will be my last studio album. That’s a possibility.”
But for now, Blige is feeling creatively inspired after releasing her latest single. “Still believe in love” (featuring rapper Vado), October.
“I believe in love of self, love of life, love of happiness, love of God, love of peace,” Blige told People. “Knowing that life is full of ups and downs, and life is important, so just try your best. That’s what inspires my music.”
And now Blige — who will bring her? Women’s Strength Festival and Summit Heading to New York for Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12 — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in performer category feels ‘true love’ shaleDave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest.
“Beyond grateful!!!!! This is unbelievable!!!,” Blige, who was previously nominated for the 2021 RRHOF, said on Sunday’s episode of American Idol when the news was announced. he wrote on Instagram shortly after.
“God always has the final say!!!” the singer addedHe will be officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19th at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“Thank you to all the fans around the world!!!! Tears of joy!!!!”
