Share My World | 
| Artist: Mary J. Blige
Label: Mca
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
Buy Used: $3.21
You Save: $10.77 (77%)
New (39) Used (33) Collectible (1) from $3.21
Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 5094
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 11606
UPC: 008811160623
EAN: 0008811160623
ASIN: B000002P64
Release Date: April 22, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Tracks:
| • | Intro | | • | I Can Love You | | • | Love Is All We Need | | • | Round and Round | | • | Share My World (Interlude) | | • | Share My World | | • | Seven Days | | • | It's On - Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly | | • | Thank You Lord (Interlude) | | • | Missing You | | • | Everything | | • | Keep Your Head | | • | Can't Get You off My Mind | | • | Get to Know You Better | | • | Searching | | • | Our Love | | • | Not Goin' Cry | | • | (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The combination of Mary J. Blige with strong material is one of the few guarantees of excitement in today's R&B world. Rather than stuff her lines with showy streams of notes like too many post-Patti LaBelle divas, Blige sings the song. Even when she breaks into melisma, it feels like the direct result of an overflow of emotion and not the bad habit of a vocalist steeped in It's Showtime at the Apollo! Like the 1994 My Life, Share engages in lots of self-affirmation in between its bouts with drama, fate, and the enemies of love--especially when the star takes pen in hand, as on "Keep Your Head." As if to confirm Blige's toughness, the strongest cut here is Babyface's over-it "Not Gon' Cry." --Rickey Wright
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 77 more reviews...
 Mary Polishes Her Sound July 27, 2002
The Groove (Boston, MA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
On her third album, Mary J. Blige steers away from much of the gritty hip hop soul of her first two CDs in favor of slightly polished r&b. In the case of "Share My World," that's not necessarily a bad thing. Here, she hooks up with a handful of the most popular producers in the business (R.Kelly, Jam and Lewis, Rodney Jerkins, and Babyface) and the results make up a pretty strong release. The Queen of Hip Hop Soul teams up with Queen Bee Lil' Kim on the infectious "I Can Love You," with production from Rodney Jerkins. Jam and Lewis, who are known for their work with Janet, give the sample-heavy but effective numbers "Love Is All We Need," and the excellent "Everything," which samples "You Are Everything" by the Stylistics. R. Kelly's one-groove-fits-all approach to production compliments Blige nicely in the duet "It's On," and we're also treated to the ballad "Missing You," which is unmistakably Babyface. And speaking of Babyface, he's also represented on the disc's closer, "Not Gon' Cry," which already appeared on the soundtrack to "Waiting to Exhale." "Share My World" proves that you can polish your sound without sounding like you're desperate for crossover appeal. Whether she does gritty hip hop or radio-friendly r&b, she's still the Queen of Hip Hop Soul.
Her Absolute Best to Date! July 8, 2000
Raider Jack (San Francisco, CA United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Before, this album, I honestly admit I had tried to reduce Mary J to a better than average singer who had a LOT of work to do on her public personna. Well, time, and this album completely changed my mind. As a matter of fact, she was CHEATED out of a Grammy for best R&B album. Even the album after this one, "Mary" does not compare to "Share My World." This is where Mary shines! Maturity is quite evident in everything and having gotten adjusted to the fact that she can and will cover any tune she feels like it with her own bravado, I heartily cheer Mary on this project. Standout cuts include, "I Can Love You", the glorious title track, "Everything", "Missing You", "Not Gon Cry", "Searching",...get the picture? While the project immediately after this one is really good, this project will forever stand out as a milestone for Ms Blige. It is because of this project, that I decided to include EVERYTHING this woman has recorded into my collection as well. Go Mary J!
 Essential, Mary at her best. June 27, 1998
ellis51773@yahoo.com (usa)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
With "Share My World", Mary J continues her reign as the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop. The absence of Puff Daddy is recognizable, as the samples on this album are toned down. With new producers like Babyface, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Rodney Jerkins, Malik Pendleton, and not to mention the tracks that she herself cowrote, Mary conquers the hip hop world once again. As on "My Life" the pain is still there, but what makes this one differen't is that Mary sings more maturely on this album. Stand out cuts are the title track, "I Can Love You", "Seven Days", "Everything"... Although it doesn't live up to her previous efforts (at times it sounds like its overproduced), the best of Mary J. Blige is DEFINITELY on this album. Peace El-715
... March 1, 2007
W. E. Phillips (USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This could've been Mary J.'s best if she just cut off a few songs. The first ten or so tracks are absolutely flawless. The hits just keep on coming and you are just like... 'man, this one is a classic." Then as the album winds down, there are quite a few trite, extremely repetitive filler songs. This is proven with lyrics like "keep your head to the sky/ I don't need to tell you why." (That's the chorus). The Lox make an unappreciated appearance. Luckily, the album ends with the great "Not Gon' Cry." It's a shame that the executive producers of this album just couldn't have cut off a few tracks. Either way, I still highly recommend this album because it only has three or four filler songs and ten or more amazing ones.
I have to agree one of her better albums...... September 11, 2006
Kboogie (Denver, Colorado)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have to agree with the others, this is one of her better albums. I remember when I got the tape, it was bootlegged, lmao. Did I just admit that? Yeah, I did oh well. But, anyway the tracks that stood out for me where "Can't Get You Off My Mind," "Share My World," "Searching," and " I Can Love You." I love this album it takes you back to a special place and the ballads are hitting close to home. I finally bought this album on CD yesterday and am glad I bought it.
This is Mary at her best, next to "My Life."
Big ups to Mary from getting away from Puff during this time too.
Kmecca
|
|
|
