Mary J. Blige Reveals How She Embraced Her Voice After Hating It In The Past
Mary J. Blige recently shared her past discomfort with the sound of her voice on āTODAY with Hoda & Jenna.ā
Radar Online reports, the iconic songstress revealed her journey to embracing her unique voice.
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Mary Reveals Her Past Dislike Of Her Vocals
Fans adore the 53-year-oldās soulful sound. It is impossible to duplicate. But Mary says she had to grow to love it herself. A journey that has taken years.
She told Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager she had to learn to embrace her one-of-a-kind vocals.
āI do now, I didnāt used to. I didnāt like the sound of my voice,ā the Grammy-winner stated.
This revelation was a surprise to fans who have adored Maryās music for the past three decades.
The R&B songstress said, āBut now I listen to my music and now I love everything about me, I do. I used to hate everything about me. The sound of my voice, the sound of my speaking voice.āĀ
Additionally, the legendary artist admitted, āAnd I used to just be afraid to hear any music back.ā
How The Singer Learned To Love Her Sound
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul shared that self-love was her saving grace. She shared the importance of being your own biggest fan and supporter. Furthermore, the teachings we receive as kids to not celebrate oneself should be reversed.
āWe grow up thinking we couldnāt boast or brag or love on ourselves, and now Iām doing all that,ā the songbird added.
Now, as an adult, she finds joy in being her biggest advocate and champion.
Mary declared, āIām boasting and bragging and loving on myself because Iāve earned it,ā per People.
The superstar added, āI have so much fun with myself. Iām like, āGirl, you look so good. Iām so proud of you. Oh, that looks nice on you.ā And Iām by myself a lot, so Iām always like, āOh Mary, I love that! Letās wear this tonight. Thatās gonna be hot!’ā
āIām my friend, you know, and I love me.ā
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