Known as “The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige is one of the best-selling R&B divas of all time. With her huge, cutting voice and a diverse list of collaborators — from Puff Daddy to U2 to Aretha Franklin — Blige has long had wide, cross-generational appeal. She’s also seen as something of a signing version of Oprah, a wise, assured female who belts out self-empowerment anthems while keeping most of her music bright and pop-friendly. (READ MORE HERE)