My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1)
by Mary J. Blige
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2011
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. 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.
  2. AllMusic
    Nov 23, 2011
    60
    Those who are hoping for something in the spirit of mid-'90s Blige might be disappointed and think of the title as a ploy, but those who expect a wide variety of material in terms of style and mood will get precisely that.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Nov 21, 2011
    60
    Is the album a worthy successor to My Life? Not remotely, despite being a listenable chapter in Blige's ongoing Remembrance of Joints Past.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 21, 2011
    60
    The high priestess of emotional turmoil returns to her apparently turbulent personal life on this latest album, vacillating between obsessive devotion, self-assertive morale-boosting and the kind of masochistic abasement depicted in "Mr Wrong".
  6. NOW Magazine
    Dec 2, 2011
    40
    Her pain is less harrowing – she's older now and knows how to cope -– so instead of singing only for herself, she's doing it for her listeners, a noble goal but also dull and predictable.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. carla125
    Nov 22, 2011
    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 musicThe 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.… Full Review »
  2. Labarron
    Nov 22, 2011
    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,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.… Full Review »
  3. cjones93
    Dec 9, 2013
    9
    This Album to me, Mary showed a little from all her past albums. On a upward note! This Cd will move you an pull you in. Very hot album toThis Album to me, Mary showed a little from all her past albums. On a upward note! This Cd will move you an pull you in. Very hot album to have hip-hop soul at it's best.… Full Review »
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