My Love (Mary J. Blige song)

"My Love" is a song by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige from her debut album, What's the 411? (1992). The song, released by Uptown and MCA, was co-written by singer-songwriter Kenny Greene and Dave Hall, who served as the song's original producer. It peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart in 1994, becoming Blige's second single to reach the top 40 in the United Kingdom.

"My Love"
Single by Mary J. Blige featuring Heavy D
from the album What's the 411? and What's the 411? Remix
B-side"Reminisce"
ReleasedMarch 1994 (1994-03)
Length
  • 4:11 (album version)
  • 3:56 (radio version)
  • 7:13 (remix version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dave Hall (original album version)
  • Teddy Riley (single remix)
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"You Don't Have to Worry"
(1993)		 "My Love"
(1994)		 "Be Happy"
(1994)

Lyrics and composition

The lyrics discuss Mary J. Blige's relationship with her ex-lover, after his failed relationship with the woman he left Blige for he wants to come back and start over. This causes her to wonder "what you're gonna do without my love?"

Versions

The original version is featured on Blige's debut album. A Teddy Riley-produced remix of the song, featuring rapper Heavy D, was released a promotional single in 1994; this version is found on Blige's 1993 What's the 411? Remix album, in a longer form.

Critical reception

Chris Roberts from Melody Maker felt that on the track, "Mary J Blige obligingly does that sleek swing thing of hers to sapid, even Sapphic, effect."[1]

Track listings
  • US cassette single[2]
  1. "My Love" (Hip Hop with Rap) – 3:56
  2. "My Love" (New Jack Jazz) – 6:15
  • US cassette maxi single[3]
  1. "My Love" (Hip Hop with Rap) – 3:56
  2. "My Love" (Street Mix 1) – 6:35
  3. "My Love" (New Jack Jazz) – 6:15
  4. "My Love" (TR and Mary Mix) – 4:02
  5. "My Love" (Acapella) – 3:52
  • UK cassette single[4]
  1. "My Love" (Radio Mix) – 3:56
  2. "My Love" (Album Version) – 4:14
  • UK CD single[5] and UK 12" single – version 1[6]
  1. "My Love" (Radio Mix) – 3:56
  2. "My Love" (On Da Street) – 6:35
  3. "Reminisce" (Uno Clio Mix) – 6:14
  4. "Reminisce" (Sure is Pure Dub Two) – 7:16
  • UK 12" single – version 2[7]
  1. "My Love" (Album Version) – 4:14
  2. "Reminisce" (D&D Dub) – 6:20
  3. "Reminisce" (S.D.A. Dub) – 9:09
  4. "Reminisce" (Sure is Pure Dub One) – 6:36

Charts

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States March 1994
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • cassette
United Kingdom May 2, 1994
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [14]

References
  1. Roberts, Chris (May 14, 1994). "Singles". Melody Maker. p. 29. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  2. My Love (US Cassette single liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA Records. 1994. UPTCS-54789.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. My Love (US Maxi Cassette single liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA Records. 1994. UPTM-54481.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. My Love (UK Cassette single liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA Records. 1994. MCSC 1972.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. My Love (UK CD single liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA Records. 1994. MCSTD 1972.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. My Love (UK 12" single liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA Records. 1994. MCST 1972.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. My Love (UK 12" single liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA Records. 1994. MCSX 1972.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. "Mary J Blige: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  9. "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. May 14, 1994. p. 28. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  10. "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). April 23, 1994. p. 4. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  11. "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  12. "The RM Club Chart of the Year" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). December 24, 1994. p. 10. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  13. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  14. "Single Releases". Music Week. April 30, 1994. p. 21.
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