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
No More Drama,Mary J. Blige,Mca,Club/Dance,Contemporary R&B,Hip-Hop,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban
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No More Drama
Mary J Blige Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005V9DW Release Date: 2002-01-29 |
Tracks:
- Love
- Family Affair
- Steal Away
- He Think I Don't Know
- PMS
- No More Drama
- Rainy Dayz (w/ Ja Rule)
- Where I've Been (featuring Eve)
- Beautiful Day
- Dance For Me (Remix w/ Common)
- No More Drama (Remix w/ P. Diddy)
- Flying Away
- Never Been
- 2U
- In The Meantime
- Forever No More
- Testimony
Amazon.com's Best of 2001
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 HigginsCustomer Reviews:
3.5 stars: Mixed Bag on this joint................2007-02-13
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)
Mary J. Blige.......2007-02-07
..beautiful!.......2006-12-29
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 rare with re-issues.)
I definitely recommend this, along with the original if you can find it. This is one of my all time favorite albums.
One of her greatest.......2006-07-17
Bringing Realism Back Into The R&B World.......2006-06-14
NO MORE DRAMA opens up bombastically with the hit though too short in duration "Love" in which Mary J. Blige asserts her role as the queen of hip-hop soul. Perhaps what the draw is here is the catchy chorus in which the background vocals say each letter in the word "LOVE" using it as an irregular acronym in a sense. Following the opening anthem is perhaps Blige's best known universal hit and her only #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Family Affair". It is what it is, just an exceptional track with exceptional productions and seering vocals. "He Think I Don't Know" has the queen talking about a man thinking his women is stupid of what he is doing and stupid in general. While the song is long and drawn out, it is an irresistable listen. One of the real treats comes with "PMS" which uses a sample of the Al Green Soul classic "Simply Beautiful". Blige is at her most soulful. Later on, the Soap Opera theme sampled "No More Drama" is great with a hip-hop beat and painful-soul renching vocals from MJB. Finally, "Testimony" is a great, uplifting track and shows a more cheerful Blige.
Overall, this album is a production masterpiece with a number of samples and soulful hip-hop backdrops for Blige to paint with her incredibly soulful voice. Overall, it isn't the masterpiece of THE BREAKTHROUGH, but it is an incredibly strong album, period. 4 stars.
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No More Drama
Mary J. Blige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005NHJS |
Amazon.com's Best of 2001
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 HigginsCustomer Reviews:
ABSOLUTE JUNK.......2006-03-03
Be mad at THIS cover.......2006-03-03
But what was she thinking with this cover? Does that look cool? Was that some art director's idea of unique even in 2001?
Okay, okay, back to the album ... I'm hatin' on this offering from Mary for one reason -- this is her first album I've EVER had to skip songs on.
Mary's trying her hand on this LP at more songwriting & more power to her for trying to add skills, but avoid TRACK 8 (Where I've Been featuring Eve) and TRACK 9 (Beautiful Day) with all abandon!!!!
She re-released this album in spring 2002 with new songs and a slightly different arrangement. I personally would recommend getting THAT version instead (it's got all of her hit singles, No More Drama and Family Affair along with a track she later won a grammy for, "He Think I Don't Know" which is vintage Mary).
Crazy Games, also not a bad track at all on this album version, gets replaced on the re-release.
The re-release also has a dance-track version remix of No More Drama ... another reason I suggest buying the second version first.
Overall, again, this isn't a bad album ... I'd buy this before anything from Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, Teairra Marie, Olivia, Sharissa, etc.
It's just this is definitely NOT up to Mary J. Blige's usual standards of greatness.
good hit records.......2005-07-23
Mary J at her peak!.......2005-05-24
Great, But Not Mary's Best! .......2004-11-08
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Symphony 9: Introduction to Dvorak
Dvorak Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000069HGK Release Date: 2002-09-17 |
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Beniamino Gigli: A Life in Words and Music
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0001N9ZES Release Date: 2004-05-18 |
Tracks:
- 'I Was Born With A Voice And Very Little Else...'
- Family Background
- Gigli's Stage Debut And Poverty-Stricken Start
- Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme - Maria Zamboni
- Service In The Household Of Countess Spannocchi
- Donizetti: 'Spirto Gentil' From La Favoria
- Colonel Delfino, And Giovanno Zerri's Legal Agreement
- Cannio: O Surdato 'Nnammurato
- A Hospital Visit And Scholarship
- Mascabni: 'Ah! Ritrovarla Nella Sua Capanna' From Lodoletta
- Gigli Graduates And Makes His Debut; He Goes For The High B Flat
- Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
- Marriage, Rome And A Tuor To Spain
- Mascagni: 'Apri La Tua Finestra! From Iris
- A Letter From Fred Gaisberg Of HMV
- Mascagni: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
- Gigli Conquers South America, And Recieves An Offer From The Met
- Metropolitan Opera Debut In Mefistofele
- BoitoL 'Giunto Sul Passo Estremo' From Mefistofele
Tracks:
- The Critics' Verdict, And More Performances
- Donizetti: 'Tombe Degl'avi Miei' From Lacuia Di Lammermoor
- Gigli's Fate Becomes Entwined With Caruso's
- Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurri Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
- Who Will Be Caruso's Sucessor
- Verdi: 'De'miei Bollenti Spiriti' From La Travita
- Life Forms A Regular Pattern, And Gigli Learns To Sing In Foreign Languages
- Lalo: 'Vainement, Ma Bien Aimee' From Le Roi d'Ys
- Manon At The Met
- Massenet: 'O Dolce Incanto' From Manon
- Catalani's Loreley
- Catalani: 'Nel Verde Maggio' From Loreley
- Summer In Italy, Then Back To New York And Some Physical Training
- Gounod: 'Ah! Ne Furis Pas Encore!' From Romeo Et Juliette
- Honorary Captain Of The NYPD
- Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
- Flourishing Finances And Professional Rivalries
- Crushin Remarks; The Attraction Of Radio
- Sullivan: The Lost Chord
- A New Decade, And The Honour Of Playing Nemorino At The Met
- Donizetti: 'Quanto E Bella' From L'elisir D'amore
Tracks:
- Debuts In Paris And London, And London's Critical Reception
- Flotow: 'M'Appari' (Ach! So Fromm) From Marta (Martha)
- Crisis: The Death Of Gigli's Mother, And Tension At The Met
- Departure From The Met
- America's Loss Is Europe's Gain
- Speech: Gigli In An Interview At The Savoy Hotel, London
- Cherished London Reviews
- Leoncavallo: 'No. Pagliaccio Non Son!' From Pagliacci
- Recording Reflects The Drama
- Leoncavallo: 'Suvvia, Cosi Terrible' From Pagliacci
- Touring, Gigli's Working Relationships, And A New Turn Of Events
- De Curtis: Non Ti Scordar Di Me
- Film Popularity, Hitler And Goebbels, And The Caracalla Tradition
- Puccini: 'Che Gelida Manina' From La Boheme
- Voice Expert John Steane's Recommendation
- Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme
- A New Recording Of Tosca
- Puccini: 'Recondita Armonia' From Tosca
- Patience And Hard Work Produce A Perfect Set Of Master Recordings
- Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
- Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
- Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
- The Recording Of Madama Butterfly
- Puccini: Closing Moments Of Act I, Madama Butterfly
Tracks:
- War Keeps Gigli In Italy
- Introductory Speech To Cavalleria Rusticana By Mascagni
- Translation Of The Speech
- Mascani: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
- More Role Debuts, Gigli's Wartime Films, And Andrea Chenier
- Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurro Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
- John Steane's Verdict
- Giordano: 'Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio' From Andrea Chenier
- Rome Opera House Ralies Wartime Spirits
- Verdi: 'Teco Is Sto - Gran Dio' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Verdi: 'Non Sai Tu Che Se L'anima Mia' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Verdi: 'Oh, Qual Soave Brivido' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Gigli's Political Affliations
- Verdi: 'Celeste Aida' From Aida
- Postwar Italy: An HMV Manager's Report
- Verdi: 'Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida' From Aida
- Covent Garden With Rina, Then A Tour Of Britain And Ireland
- Speech Given By Gigli After A Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
- The Final Phase - And No Thoughts Of Retirement
- Di Veroli: Ritorna Amore
- A Last Visit To The USA
- Cottrau: Santa Lucia
- Gigli's Death, His Obituaries, And His Place In The Tenor Lineage
- Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
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The Unknown Supervia
Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000WY6 Release Date: 1993-01-21 |
Tracks:
- Angel Of Sleep
- The Pretty Girl
- The Grey Hour
- The Dart
- Advices
- The Burial
- Java Apache
- The Spring
- Spring Rain, Sweet Spring Rain
- You Are Now In Front Of The House
- Thanks To Heaven
- Companion Of My Soul
- Farewell Of The Mistress Of The Arab Inn
- When I Bring To You Coloured Toys
- Mignon: Legeres Hirondelles
- Werther: Va! Laisse-Les Couler
- Faust: Il Etait Un Roi De Thule
- La Damnation De Faust: Autrefois Un Roi De Thule
- The Song Of The Birds
- By The Sea
- The Gypsy's Song
- The Pretty Gypsy
- Mint And Thyme
- Blushes
- 'Evensong' - Excerpts: A. Musetta's Waltz/B. Ojos Negros
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Romeo And Juliet-The Classical Album
Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000002S9V Release Date: 1997-03-18 |
Tracks:
- Prologue
- Prelude-Act II
- Prelude-Act III
- Wedding March (Act IV)
- Prelude-Act V
- Love Scene (Adagio) - Chicago SO/Carlo Maria Giulini
- Montagues and Capulets - Oslo PO/Mariss Jansons
- Romeo and Juliet Before Parting - Oslo PO/Mariss Jansons
- The Walk to the Paradise Garden (from A Village Romeo and Juliet) - LSO/Sir John Barbirolli
- Fantasy Ov - Philharmonia Orch/Carl Maria Giulini
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Anthologia
Manufacturer: Xxi-21 Canada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00013NDR8 Release Date: 2003-12-23 |
Tracks:
- Damnation de Faust, For Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, B: Nature Immense
- Romet Juliette, Opera: Ah! L-Toi Soleil
- L' Africaine, Grand Opera in 5 Acts: Pays Merveilleux... Paradis!
- Hdiade, Opera in 4 Acts: Adieu Donc!
- Manon, Comic Opera in 5 Acts: Ah! Fuyez Douce Image
- Werther, Lyric Drama in 4 Acts: Pourquoi Me Riller?
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: C'est Toi? C'est Moi!
- Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Il ait une Fois a Cour ...
- Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Allons! Courage et Confiance
- Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: l'Amour dans le Bruit et le Vin
- Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Dieu Quelle Ivresse!
- Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: C'est une Chanson d'Amour
- Lohengrin, Opera, WWV 75: Aux Bords Lointains
- Siegfried, Opera, WWV 86c: Air de la Forge
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
- Werther, Lyric Drama in 4 Acts: J'Aurai Sur Ma Poitrine
- Tosca, Opera: de Beautales!
- Tosca, Opera: Le Ciel Luisait d'oiles
Tracks:
- Faust, Opera: Rien! En Vain J'Interroge
- Faust, Opera: Mais Ce Dieu, Que Peut-Il Pour Moi?
- Faust, Opera: Moi Les Plaisirs!
- Faust, Opera: Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Ptre?
- Faust: Salut! Demeure Chaste et Pure
- Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast Announcement, D
- Fille du Rment, Opera: Ils l'Ont Emmen. Quoi, Vous M'Aimez?
- Fille du Rment, Opera: Ah! Mes Amis, Quel Jour de F?
- Fille du Rment, Opera: Tous Les Trois Ris
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Las, Las dans la Montagne
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Non! Je Ne Veux Plus T'outer
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Qui Est-LBel Officier
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Il Est Temps Encore
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: Ma M, Je la Vois
- Romet Juliette, Opera: Ange Adorable
- Romet Juliette, Opera: Sc du Balcon
- Romet Juliette, Opera: Ah! L-Toi Soleil
- Romet Juliette, Opera: Va, Je T'Ai Pardonn
Tracks:
- Radio Interview with Raoul Jobin, CHRC, Quc, Ca
- Werther, Lyric Drama in 4 Acts: Pourquoi Me Riller?
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
- Carmen, Op-Comique in 4 Acts: La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jet
- Contes d'Hoffmann, Opera in 4 Acts: Lnde de Klainzach
- Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly), Opera: Vogliatemi Bene
- Alceste (Italian Version), Opera, In 3 Acts, WQ. 3: Misero! E Che Far
- Agnus Dei, For Voice & Piano (Or Orchestra) (Inter
- e: O Doux Printemps d'Autrefois, For Voice &
- Work(s): Je T'Ai Donnon Coeur/Le Pays du Sourire
- Si Vous l'Aviez Compris for Voice & Piano (Or Ense
- Rameaux, For Voice & Piano (Or Orchestra)
- Notre P
- Mariage des Roses, Song for Voice & Piano, M. 8
- Rosary, For Voice & Piano
- Hosanna for Voice & Orchestra
- Work(s): Sancta Maria
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No More Drama
Mary J Blige Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000FTW70M Release Date: 2006-08-28 |
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No More Drama
Mary J Blige Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005V9LP Release Date: 2002-02-21 |
Tracks:
- Love
- Family Affair
- Steal Away
- He Think I Don't Know
- Pms
- No More Drama
- Rainy Dayz Ft Ja Rule
- Where I've Been Ft Eve
- Beautiful Day
- Dance For Me Ft Common
- No More Drama
- Flying Away
- Never Been
- 2 U
- Int He Meantime
- Forever No More
- Testimony
- Girl From Yesterday
- Checkin' For Me
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: 'girl from Yesterday', and 'checkin for Me'Customer Reviews:
Nice Imported Tracks..........2002-07-05
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No More Drama
Mary J. Blige Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005NPID Release Date: 2001-08-27 |
Tracks:
- Love
- Family Affair
- Steal Away
- Crazy Games
- PMS
- No More Drama
- Keep It Moving
- Destiny
- Where I've Been - Mary J. Blige, Eve
- Beautiful Day
- Dance for Me
- Flying Away
- Never Been
- 2 U
- In the Meantime
- Forever No More - Poem
- Testimony
- Girl from Yesterday
Album Description
The revised, UK only version of No More Drama includes two new tracks - "Rainy Dayz" featuring Ja Rule and "He Think I Don't Know". The original LP version of "No More Drama" is still included plus a new version with P Diddy and an alternate version of Dance For Me (featuring Common).Album Description
Stunning new album from the true queen of R&B featuring Missy Elliot, Jam & Lewis, The Neptunes, Eve & Dr. Dre. Includes the exclusive UK bonus track 'Checkin For Me' (which differs to the Japanese version) 2001 release..Album Details
Revised UK Only Album. Includes 'rainy Dayz' featuring Ja Rule and also Added is a 'no More Drama' Remix featuring P. Diddy. 'dance for Me' featuring Common Replaces the Original Version and Another New Track, 'he Think I Don't Know' is Now Included. Finally, the Original UK Bonus Track, 'checkin for Me' is Replaced by 'girl from Yesterday'.Christian Music:
- Olivia [Explicit Lyrics]
- Orchid in the Storm
- Petals: The Minnie Riperton Collection
- Renegades of Funk [Original recording remastered]
- Return of Dragon [Explicit Lyrics]
- Rhapsody in White [Original recording remastered]
- Same Girl
- Sex Down [Explicit Lyrics]
- Shining Through the Rain
- Show Time/Visions of the Lite
Christian Music
The Kershaw Sessions: Live at the BBC [Live]
Nashville's Greatest Christmas Hits 1
Techno Trax V.2 [Original recording reissued] [Import]