(Via Washington Post)
Faithful followers of Mary J. Blige filled The Fillmore Silver Spring last night for its grand (re)opening. And though some fans felt slighted by the ‘No More Drama’ diva’s short set (lasting less than 75 minutes), being treated to nearly two decades worth of hits certainly helped ease the disappointment.
As fans know, while the journey on the promo trail for the singer’s forthcoming LP ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’ is revving up, Blige always beams when performing old favorites. See which crowd pleaser she opened with after the jump:
Further reminder of how there are so many singers half her age that can’t even do half the things she does. No choreography, no distracting bells and whistles, nothing short of amazing. Just voice and presence.
THAT WIG IS NOT THE BIZZ…….& SHE SOUNDED OKAY JUST THE TYPICAL “MARY” NEXT!!
queen of r&b soul after aretha franklin of course……..
people recording shows and not enjoying them should be asked to leave….
MARY IM A BIG FAN OF URS BUT HONEY RETIRE THAT BLONDE WIG PLZ
Mary PLEASE come out with something to blow us away. Damn the hair I love her music. We need the QUEENS back asap
I LOVE THE FACT THAT THERE’S MORE MARY J. BLIGE ON THIS SITE !!!
KEEP THE NEWS COMING ON THE QUEEN OF R&B , THAT’S PERFECT,,
Yes Queen! Slaying with her legendary wigs and fly style. Voice was on point, swag was on high. IM so excited for her new album its killing me. I pump 25/8 everyday
She was in my hometown , Silver Spring Maryland…Love you Mary, too bad i couldn’t go.
Another thing Sam, It’s not the FILIMORE, but the FILLMORE.
STAR TREK BODY SUIT!
Her clothes and style may not be the best, but her amazing voice and music makes up for it.
If u have never seen her live…u are missing out….The Queen of Hip-Hop gets it in
Fans were not slighted. The Queen of Hip Hop Soul more than delivered. Mary kilt the whole My Life album which is something she’s never done!!! I hope we get a dvd for the Journey Continues. 🙂
I love how since day 1 Mary has never had to show her ass, shake her ass or pull stunts for her fans or anyone else. Her presence and voice alone have always been enough to win over any crowd. So many artist have sold their souls to the powers that be and use gimmicks and fake imagery to manipulate the masses into believing they are greater than what they really are, looking for idol worship. Mary is truly one of the few real artist left in an industry full of fakes. Mary rocked the Filmore in a way that only she can and blessed her audience with a timeless classic, My Life from beginning to end! She touched souls and made that album brand new all over again. Mary is the urban voice of this modern era, the new Queen of Soul after Aretha. Mary was put here for a reason. God bless her and her 20 years in the industry thus far. Can’t wait until her new album drops.
@B*******, co sign 100% with what you said. MJB is the REAL DEAL. These chicks will never see her 20 yr success. R&B ICON
Mary J & A. Keys most def can hold their own on stage w/o having to wearing skimpy outfits, have a legion of dancers, and/or big distracting graphics/sets … Mary J & A. Keys will always get my support … #realmusicrealtalent