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My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1) - Mary J. Blige
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72 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: Nas, Busta Rhymes, Drake, Rick Ross, Beyonce, and Diddy are some of the guests on the R&B singer's sequel to her 1994 album, My Life.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PopMatters
    Dec 9, 2011
    88
    My Life II, despite its flaws, is an immensely enjoyable and impressive album. The four song, mid-album set of soulful R&B, featuring both her new single "25/8" and a cover of Chaka Kahn's "Ain't Nobody" is pure pleasure for the ear, unfiltered stimulation for the body, and mood enhancer for the heart. The closing trio of ballads, including "Need Someone" and the soundtrack single from The Help, "The Living Proof" demonstrate the singer's ability to capture the magnificent mysteries of adult emotion in her vocal phrasing.
  2. HipHopDX
    Nov 30, 2011
    80
    My Life II… The Journey Continues (Part 1) is one of Mary's most memorable albums.
  3. The Guardian
    Nov 28, 2011
    60
    It feels elegant, refined and, for the most, part up-to-date. But it's also far too long and ... the ballads feel weighed down with listlessness and sentimentality.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. Labarron
    10
    One of the best R&B albums of the year. It's a classic. MJB sings her heart out on every track. Great collaborations with Beyonce, Rick Ross, Nas, Drake, Brook Lynn, and actress Taraji P. Henson. Great introduction with Diddy. Overall, My Life II is one of my favorite albums of the year.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. carla125
    9
    The second best R&B album this year after Beyoncé's 4. Mary proves that you can stay true to her roots and make great music successfully. Well done, recommended.… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes

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