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Mary J. Blige literally won’t quit! And with each release, she outdoes herself again and again. Fresh off of her latest project, The London Sessions, which we touched on here and here, the rhythm and blues crooner dropped visuals for “Whole Damn Year.”

Shot in melancholic black and white, the video takes the viewer through different stories of break up. Each one emphasizes the devastating aftermath that a bad split can have, and the lingering side effects that you just can’t seem to shake off.

In the song, Blige laments,

See Winter took most of my heart
And Spring punched me right in the stomach
Summer came looking for blood
And by Autumn, I was left with nothing

This song packs a bit more of a punch than the poppy, fun singles that have been floating around cyberspace since The London Sessions dropped. It marks a return to Blige’s bluesy style, and gut-wrenching emotional effect.

Watch the video for “Whole Damn Year” below:

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R&B powerhouse Mary J. Blige first worked with London DJ duo Disclosure on a remix for “F For You” off of their debut album, Settle. This partnership proved to be a match made in heaven, and the two artists have continued to collaborate ever since. Disclosure is even working with Blige on production for her upcoming album, The London Sessions.

The latest work to come from this collaboration is “Follow,” a housey, soul jam that will put some pep in your step. Blige’s emotion-packed lyrics slide over  the buttery bass-line like cream. The collaboration between the two DJ’s and Blige might have seemed unlikely at first, but the more they crank out the more we fall in love with their combined sound.

Stay tuned for The London Sessions. But, in the meantime, take a listen to “Follow” below:

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Mary J. Blige is in preparation for her upcoming album, The London Sessions, and to keep fans on their toes, she has decided to release another track titled, “When You’re Gone.” The track will be featured on Blige’s album that is expected to be released on December 2nd. The album is available for pre-order here.

Listen to “When You’re Gone,” and let us know what you think!

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