Mary J. Blige We Ride (I See the Future) Video

To state that 2006 was one of the biggest years of Mary J Blige's career isn't hype. It is truth. In 2006 there was no bigger story or artist, in any genre, than Mary J Blige. Thanks to a chart-topping album, history making #1 single, galvanizing television appearances and a sold out tour, 2006 became the 12-month span in which the multiple platinum selling, Grammy winning Queen of Hip Hop Soul scaled new creative, personal and commercial heights. So after all of those dazzling achievements what does Mary J do to top it? Simple. She rewards her fans by recording yet another classic in the making - Reflections - A Retrospective - which will be released on Geffen Records December 12th.

A much anticipated and long awaited collection Reflections - A Retrospective not only gathers together all Mary J's timeless greatest hits but features four new greatest hits to be - the first of which is the hot single "We Ride (I See The Future"). Spanning the entirety of Mary J's spectacular 15-year career Reflections- A Retrospective is more than a greatest hits collection. It's a soulful shout out to Mary J's loyal fans, and a celebration of the year when one of R&B's most influential singers "broke through" bigger than ever.

Further proof of Mary's artistry is the breadth of her numerous collaborations. 2006 saw The Queen of Hip Hop Soul singing with The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, on "Never Gonna Break My Faith". The song, featured in the film Bobby marks the second time these two R&B powerhouses have joined forces. Mary also brings her imitable flavor to Luadacris's new single "Runaway Love". Additionally Mary, in conjunction with electronics retailer Circuit City , is releasing "Mary J. Blige & Friends," an exclusive two-disc CD set benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America. And if 2006 was a milestone 2007 promises to be just as significant. Rather than rest on her laurels, Mary J is in the studio, preparing to drop a new cd of new material and once again, raise the bar.

Ron Fair, Chairman of Geffen Records says of Mary's success "Mary J. Blige has reached the defining moment of her life - as a vocalist, as a songwriter, and as a human being. Her new album "Reflections- A Retrospective" is an essential collection of songs that solidifies Mary as one of the greatest recording artists of all time. Anyone who has ever suffered loss, experienced pain, been in trouble, gave love or been loved, can find themselves in the music of Mary J. Blige."

With her landmark 1992 cd What's The 411 Mary J Blige became R&B's standard bearer, setting both its sound and style. Since that debut Mary has earned 3 Grammys, had 7 multi platinum albums, lent her support to a slew of high profile charities and earned the unqualified respect of fans, critics and her fellow performers. With a soulful power that knows no equal, Mary J Blige owned 2006 and the Queen continues her reign with Reflections- A Retrospective.