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What's the 411? 
| 100% Recommended by our customers. Label: Mca Catalog: Music Release date: 1992-07-28 Media: Audio CD discs number: 1 Ean: 0008811068127 Upc: 008811068127  Tip: compare prices with similar music CDsArtist:
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| Album tracks: (12) |
 Leave a Message - Mary J. Blige, Combs, Sean \"Puffy\" Reminisce - Mary J. Blige, Greene, Kenny \"G-Lo Real Love - Mary J. Blige, Morales, Mark You Remind Me - Mary J. Blige, Hall, Dave [1] | Intro Talk - Mary J. Blige, Rhymes, Busta Sweet Thing - Mary J. Blige, Khan, Chaka Love No Limit - Mary J. Blige, Greene, Kenny \"G-Lo I Don't Want to Do Anything - Mary J. Blige, Hailey, Joel \"Jo Jo | Slow Down - Mary J. Blige, Keeley, Joseph E. My Love - Mary J. Blige, Greene, Kenny Changes I've Been Going Through - Mary J. Blige, Combs, Sean \"Puffy\" What's the 411? - Mary J. Blige, Dixon, M. |
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| Perhaps the true test of a classic is this: something that's commonplace now but at the time appeared revolutionary. The notion that a female R&B singer could be as informed by the Real Roxanne as she was by Aretha Franklin, that she could give love to the streets and the roughnecks--while still delivering soul-drenched love songs that came from that wounded womanly space--was, in a word, groundbreaking. It was the sound of the New Jills, and of a new genre, aptly called hip-hop soul. Featuring production from a then-upstart Puffy, and a collection of songs that alternately swagger and seduce--"You Remind Me," "Real Love," "Reminisce"--What's the 411? may not be Blige's finest work (that honor may go to its moody follow-up, My Life). But its ghetto-fied grooves dominated the radio then, and they still sound fierce today, even with a slew of lesser imitators attempting to do what the rough and ready Blige did so effortlessly back in the day. --Amy Linden |
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Written on June 14, 2006 Summary: "The 1st Breakthrough" Mary J. Blige's major debut WHAT'S THE 411 marked a change in R&B to a more hip-hop oriented sound. That isn't to say it isn't soulful because the point of hip-hop soul is to have soulful vocals against a hip-hop backdrop. WHAT'S THE 411 masters that concept and Mary J. Blige has honed an improved upon that concept through each successive album rarely taking backsteps along the journey. This album is packed with some hits, songs that Mary will always be known for. "Reminisce" is a great track showcasing Blige's vocals (a combination between the sensibilities of hip-hop and Aretha, Gladys, Patti, etc...). "You Remind Me" is another Blige staples as well as "Sweet Thing" and "Love No Limit". Basically, this is a classic album that you don't get tired of listening over and over again and it is the "breakthrough" of Mary J. Blige. If WHATS THE 411? is the breakthrough, then THE BREAKTHROUGH is the affirmation and the point of arrival of the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul's status and function in the R&B world. In an R&B world where some of R&B new-found hip-hop sensibility has went in the adverse direction, Mary J. Blige keeps the soul of R&B alive. 5 stars for "The 1st Breakthrough". Written on May 29, 2006 Summary: Once I heard "You Remind Me" and I've been hooked ever since. I fell in love with this album the first time I heard it, even though "Real Love" was her first single into this world. Mary was on a mission that decade. Coming straight out of Yonkers in her tight jeans, and combat boots, carrying her amazing voice ready to take aim at our hearts. Believe it or not, there was a time when Sean "Puffy" Combs really added a lot to the music world. On this album, Puffy was doing what he does (did?) best, producing an up and coming artist. He took Mary's outstanding smooth and sexy voice and produced an amazing R&B record with some hip hop influences (witness the Notorious BIG making a small guest appearance). Mary is a artistic female singers in R&B history. In this album there are absolutely no weak tracks, and the ones that are average are still good. This of course comes with the irresistible "Real Love", a decent cover of "Sweet Thing" and the tantalizing, emotional duet with K-Ci of Jodeci, "I Don't Want To Do Anything". Who would of guess this was just a warm-up for what was still yet to come from one of the premier singers of the 90's. For those of you who don't know why Mary is the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul then pick this up and find out why. Even her "My Life" and "Share My World" albums are equally good. Continue what you do best Mary. Written on March 25, 2006 Summary: My review This album was just the tip of the iceberg for Mary J. Blige. What an excellent way to make an entrance onto the music scene. This album is a pleasure to listen to from beginning to end. Written on March 24, 2006 Summary: Classic Mary J. I love this CD because it is Mary's first of many great albums. It showcases her raw talent, and as we have seen over the years, she has blossomed into a R&B Diva. Written on December 23, 2005 Summary: It all starts here! No Mary J. Blige music consumer should have any of her albums before this one! Thirteen years after her '92 debut, it's still a timeless masterpiece. I didn't know anyone back in tha day that didn't think this album was tight. And to this day I still don't know anybody who doesn't like it upon hearing it. This is the album that drew her comparisons to Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin (and I'd even go as far as to say country singing great Loretta Lynn -- Mary has her "every man", err, "every woman" relatable qualities). Sweet Thing is my all-time favorite Blige jam! I know Chaka did it first, but Mary's version is so good even my moms loved it. You Remind Me is another classic. Can't You See What I've been going through is tight. Love No Limit was a great video but I kept hearing it on the radio until I loved it. This is an album of a dying breed ... one you can listen to without skipping ahead (although you might end up replaying a few over and over b/c you can't get enough). Highly recommended purchase for all music consumers! |
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 What's the 411? |
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| Our price | $8.49 | $10.97 | $13.98 | $13.98 | $10.97 | $10.97 |
| List price | $9.98 | $13.98 | $13.98 | $13.98 | $13.98 | $13.98 |
| Lowest used price | $2.78 | $3.47 | $4.21 | $2.97 | $2.32 | $2.31 |
| Lowest new price | $5.56 | $7.51 | $9.80 | $7.25 | $3.68 | $4.62 |
| Collectible price | $10.00 | $13.98 | $14.00 | - | $13.98 | - |
| Catalog | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music |
| Release date | 1992-07-28 | 1994-11-29 | 1997-04-22 | 1999-08-17 | 2007-12-18 | 2005-12-20 |
| Media | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD |
| discs number | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Format | - | - | - | Enhanced | - | - |
| Ean | 0008811068127 | 0008811115623 | 0008811160623 | 0008811192921 | 0602517520301 | 0602498871102 |
| Upc | 008811068127 | 008811115623 | 008811160623 | 008811192921 | 602517520301 | 602498871102 |
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