On November 29, 1994, Uptown/MCA released My Life to positive reviews. The album was a breakthrough for Blige, who at this point was in a clinical depression, battling both drugs and alcohol – as well as being in an abusive relationship with K-Ci Hailey. According to Dave McAleer, Blige became the most successful new female R&B artist of 1992 in the United States.įollowing the success of her debut album and a remixed version in 1993, Blige went into the recording studio in the winter of 1993 to record her second album, My Life. According to Entertainment Weekly's Dave DiMartino, with the record's commercial success and Blige's "powerful, soulful voice and hip-hop attitude", she "solidly connected with an audience that has never seen a woman do new jack swing but loves it just the same". It was certified three times Platinum by the RIAA. It also peaked at number 53 on the UK Albums Chart. What's the 411? peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
On July 28, 1992, Uptown/MCA Records released What's the 411?, to positive reviews from critics. Blige was noted for having a "tough girl persona and streetwise lyrics". The music was described as "revelatory on a frequent basis".
What's the 411? nevertheless established Blige as a dynamic storyteller whose performances of love narrative drew upon both her musical influences and her lived experiences as a hip-hop-generation woman.
The title, What's the 411? it was an indication by Blige of being the "real deal". He became the executive producer and produced a majority of her first album. After being signed to Uptown, Blige began working with record producer Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy.
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