First Spin
We're Glad That Mary J. Blige Isn't 'Done'
After releasing two less than stellar singles with the Auto-Tuned out "The One" and the Chris Brown co-signing "Stronger," we're glad that Mary J. Blige isn't done with cranking out hot songs, which is precisely what we have in "Said & Done." This joint right here is on par with what we're used to hearing from Mary and falls right in line with her arsenal of hits. Ryan Leslie, who has really shown out this year, has laced MJB up rather lovely. Although I'm beyond over artists giving directions to people in the studio at the beginning of their songs and producers stamping their names onto the music as well, I was able to overlook the presence of both played out devices on this track and really get into it. Maybe I will be copping Mary's new album this November after all.
Mary J. Blige: "Said & Done"
Tags: audio, mary j. blige, ryan leslie
Comments
Boring flat sounding mix. Why is it that the Isley's and Chaka were getting exciting mixes over 30 years ago, and there's so much of this kind of flat sound today.
Mash | September 29, 2009 12:35 AM | PermalinkYou Go Mary J.,You really got it going on SISTA !!!!
Idelle | September 27, 2009 6:32 PM | PermalinkMeh. Does nothing for me. Sounds like the other fifty eleben songs on the radio that be getting too much airplay.
That being said, MJB will never release an album that I will not own - whether I ever listen to it or not.
Vivrant Thang | September 25, 2009 10:24 AM | Permalinkstraight from the 90s era Puff Daddy playbook.
this is "You're Not My Girl" melody and chord progressions with different instruments. Ryan...this is M-J-2daDAYUM-BEEE! I understand the formula was banging (for you) but I expected more than a recycled melodic line (for her).
Mary did her thing on the vocals, no doubt. I pray we're celebrating the 15th anniversary of "My Life" with another classic MJB album.
Fave | September 24, 2009 10:39 PM | PermalinkThis is hot.
j | September 24, 2009 9:25 PM | PermalinkYep. The boy R-less is doing it big. Dude writes some nice lil stripped down songs. Hopefully the album is not choc full of Dream songs
Mutada/Mullah Atari | September 24, 2009 4:44 PM | PermalinkOver did or not, Mary is absolutely the finest sista alive....Lawd have mercy.............................
stoneyisland | September 24, 2009 4:05 PM | PermalinkThat photoshop is KICKING! Mary is an incredibly beautiful woman to me. And not just because of what you see. That picture is too over did.
KissMyBlackAds | September 24, 2009 3:22 PM | Permalink