May 1st 2024.
After a successful and illustrious music career spanning over three decades, Mary J. Blige has revealed that she plans on retiring in the next five or six years. The Grammy award-winning artist, known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, is currently busy with preparations for her third annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, as well as her upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the release of new music. All of this is leading up to her eventual retirement.
In a recent interview with Extra, Blige shared her plans for the future, saying, "Right now, I'm definitely going to focus on acting and then retire in about five or six years." But fans need not worry as there is still more music to come from the talented artist before she hangs up her microphone. Blige expresses her continued love for recording, but acknowledges that she no longer feels the need to churn out new music at the same rate as before, having already put in the hard work over the years. "Right now, I'm still doing what I love, but not as frequently because I don't have to anymore," she explained.
This news comes on the heels of Blige's announcement that her next album will be her last. In an interview with People, she stated, "This upcoming album will be my last studio album." However, her upcoming music will still encompass her signature themes of love in all its forms, including the self-love she has cultivated as a single woman. "Mary sings about life. Life, love, and finding stability and understanding that love is possible. You can have a good life," she shares with Extra.
Blige has also found new love and appreciation for herself, which she plans to showcase in her upcoming music. "Mostly, I'm singing about the love I have for myself. The glow you see is the love for Mary J. Blige. I have found my real love, and it's me," she proudly declares. As for her upcoming events, Blige's annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit will be held in her hometown of New York City during Mother's Day weekend, from May 10th to the 12th. And in the fall, she will be officially inducted into the 2024 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
In the end, while her retirement may be on the horizon, Blige's passion for music and her fans remains as strong as ever. She may be stepping back from the spotlight, but her impact and legacy in the music industry will undoubtedly live on.
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