Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul," has been an overwhelming presence in the R&B scene. Her songs, her sound, her attitude, and her way of life - her entire existence has earned her the respect of fans and artists, and has had a major impact on the scene. She has completed her new album, "GRATITUDE," which expresses her gratitude to her fans and her presence here now. She commented on the album "GRADITUDE". "Look at my life right now. I'm always full of gratitude. I feel good, I have work, I have opportunities, I'm healthy, my family is healthy, I have people who care about me and love me, and I have great fans. So I'm really grateful to my fans who have loved me and supported me for so many years."