Cause a urban base is more loyal, the pop girls aint loyal.

Because her last 5 albums have been released just before Christmas.

Haven't heard much from her besides the Burger King commercial.

I was going to make a thread similar to this, but she just has a loyal fan base. I've preordered her new album. Her and Emeli make a good team. I have 'Whole Damn Year' on repeat

Her perceived lack of single success?

Loyal fanbase, dips into other genres without selling out, still sounds the same unlike others who debuted around the same time. A true legend.

You better make that edit.

She stays true to herself and her music slays.

She's the queen of hip hop soul.

I think the reason she's consistent is because she's not afraid to change her style. 'The London Sessions' is completely experimental and has so far proven to be working

Stop making May J Blige happen.

It will probably flop in the US since she's promoting it like crazy in the UK. Her UK sales will be interesting.

I agree. I think Mary, despite a few bumps in the road, knows how to stay true to her style while embracing current trends and experimentation, she has a ton of goodwill in the industry, and she's not afraid to say she failed at something. I think if her next few eras fail, she'd still have plenty of chances because of her longevity in the industry. So sad that she's one of the few artists of the '90s still releasing albums without doing the reality TV show thing full time.

No one has to make her happen. She's very successful and respected. lol

So now going from selling 6 million sold worldwide to barely selling 500k's being consistent? There's a reason why Mary hasn't had a hit in ages even with the help of Drake, and begging to be on a JLo song.

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