![]() ![]() "As"-Blige's collaboration with George Michael-was released as the lead single everywhere else worldwide. "All That I Can Say," "Deep Inside," "Your Child," and "Give Me You" were the album's commercial singles in the United States. ![]() The album was released in the United States on August 17, 1999, and in the United Kingdom on October 1, 1999. "I'm in Love", " As" and "Let No Man Put Asunder" are cover versions of songs originally performed by The Gap Band, Stevie Wonder, and First Choice respectively. Blige worked with various artists on the album including Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Jadakiss, Eric Clapton, Elton John, K-Ci, and George Michael. Similar to Blige's previous release Share My World, the singer served as executive producer. Highlighted by sleek and polished production reminiscent of 1970s soul, Mary came as a surprise to many of her fans and critics. According to critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine, the album showcases a creative move by Blige from urban contemporary to adult contemporary, eschewing her previous work's overt hip hop elements and raunchy persona for classicist soul music and more mature songwriting.
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