What's the 411? is the debut album by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, released July 28, 1992. Upon being signed to Uptown Records, she began working with record producer Puff Daddy. The album spawned five singles, including "You Remind Me" and "Real Love".
What's the 411? peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified three times Platinum by the Recording Industry Associati...
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What's the 411? is the debut album by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, released July 28, 1992. Upon being signed to Uptown Records, she began working with record producer Puff Daddy. The album spawned five singles, including "You Remind Me" and "Real Love".
What's the 411? peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified three times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who noted Blige's strong, soulful voice. She was also praised for combining hip hop and soul music, subsequently earning her the title "Queen of Hip Hop Soul".
At the age of 17, Blige recorded a cover version of Anita Baker's "Caught Up in the Rapture" in a recording booth at a local mall. Her mother's boyfriend at the time later played the cassette to recording artist and A&R; runner for Uptown Records, Jeff Redd. Redd then sent it to the president and chief...
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