Listeners of
Mary J. Blige's seasoned and confident fifth studio release will have zero problems remembering the album's title,
No More Drama. An urban-sounding vocal sample that sings, "
Mary J. Blige, no more drama," plays throughout the length of the 17-track disc. This very well may be the first time such a tactic has been used in contemporary music; generally a vocal sample repeats throughout the course of only one song, but because the fare on
No More Drama is so good, this recurring vocal sample is as subtle and congruent as a consistent drum hit.
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