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Mary J. Blige's 1997 single is widely considered a cornerstone of her "imperial" era, marking a transition from the raw pain of her earlier work to a more melodic, hopeful R&B sound. Produced by the legendary duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis , the track served as the third single from her multi-platinum third studio album, Share My World . Composition and Sampling

Critics from Billboard and Music Week praised the song for letting Blige "breathe freely," showcasing a sweetness and vocal power that signaled her growth as an artist. Meaning and Impact

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It incorporates the grit of "The Payback" (1973) by James Brown and melodic cues from Kyu Sakamoto’s "Sukiyaki" .