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No More Drama
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0008811280826
Format: Extra tracks
Label: Mca
Manufacturer: Mca
MPN: 112808
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Mca
Release Date: January 29, 2002
Studio: Mca
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Editorial Review:
Anyone who's purchased one of Mary J. Blige's albums understands that the "queen of hip-hop soul" would much rather push artistic envelopes than lick 'em. With No More Drama, her enlisting of hip-hop's finest beat-makers to create lush musical soundscapes is nothing short of genius. On the Dr. Dre-produced "Family Affair," Blige implores the club set to "get crunk 'cause Mary's back" as she introduces some new slang to the hip-hop vernacular ("holleration"). "Steal Away" is a classic Neptunes-induced head-nodder in the "Love Is All We Need" vein, as Pharrell Williams chimes in a Curtis Mayfield-like falsetto. Those who like their R&B straight might be offended by the acoustic guitar solo by Lenny Kravitz on "PMS," or the album's title track, which samples the theme from The Young and the Restless soap opera. But listen to "Where I've Been" (a redemptive tale of Blige's not-so-rapid ascent from the 'hood, featuring guest raps from Eve) and the Missy Elliott-assisted "Never Been," and misgivings vanish. Whereas past Mary J. efforts were limited to tales of relationships gone awry, her outlook is more diverse and upbeat, while her scratchy, bluesy vocals have become more expansive, too. She raps on "Love," scats on "Beautiful Day," chats on the a cappella "Forever No More," and caps No More Drama with a string of uplifting ballads ("2 U," "In the Meantime"), neatly polishing off a release that will stand as one of the best of 2001. --Dalton Higgins
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - WACK ALBUM
RAIN DAYZ IS MY ONLY FAVORITE SONG ON THE ALBUM OTHER THEN THAT ITS GARBAGE
Rating:  - 3.5 stars: Mixed Bag on this joint.........
Got some good joints on here, but not a great album overall.
Top Joints:
Family Affair (Dr Dre smash)
No More Drama
Rainy Dayz (w/ Ja Rule)
Beautiful Day
Dance For Me (Remix w/ Common)
No More Drama (Remix w/ P. Diddy)
Flying Away (My Personal Favorite)
Never Been (A Missy Banger)
Rating: - Mary J. Blige
This is a great album! It's like Mary's "My Life" album where you can relate to the songs.
Rating:  - ..beautiful!
I hadn't listened to this CD for a while for some reason. Boy was I missing out! This is one of, if not my absolute, favorite Mary J. albums. It is truly beatiful. Her vocals on here are wonderful, the production is great. Every single song is great!
I actually like the original version a little bit better. I would recommend finding the original and buying it along with this one. This re-release is still great and the new songs keep the quality and integrity of the album. (That is very ... Read More
Rating: - One of her greatest
I have several albums by Mary J Blije and have to say that this is by far one of her best. I am completely satisfied and happy with my purchase and would reccomend it to anyone, whether they are already a fan of hers or not. Even my father loves it.
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