The fact is that everyone at the labels wants to do what everyone else is doing. You have to look like her; you have to be like her; you have to sing like her, and no one can express themselves. I look at Rihanna and I am so proud of her. She speaks loudly! You have to stand up and clap. She expresses herself through fashion. She actually can sing. And her songs mean something, even to me, you know?
Mary J. BligeIt's challenging to find an identity as a young person if you don't have the sustenance of love, because you're being shipped around.
Mary J. BligeI like hanging out with me, and I've accepted everything about me good, bad whatever it is. That's why I'm able to, that's why no one can tell me anything negative about myself.
Mary J. BligeIโve done well, Iโve been disappointed, and I think it all goes back to you. Of course the labels are going to be the labels. Itโs the music business. You are a business. Thatโs what they do. So youโve got to protect yourself.
Mary J. Blige