Not Gon' Cry

Mary J. Blige · 1996

12 min · 3 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, embodying the emotional weight of love and loss.

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Not Gon' Cry is a single by Mary J. Blige, released in 1996. Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, embodying the emotional weight of love and loss. 'Not Gon' Cry' gained immense popularity, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and becoming a signature song for Blige. Its incorporation into the soundtrack of the film 'Waiting to Exhale' not only boosted her profile but also highlighted the importance of female empowerment themes in 1990s R&B music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Not Gon' Cry sound like?

Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, embodying the emotional weight of love and loss. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes Not Gon' Cry by Mary J. Blige notable?

'Not Gon' Cry' gained immense popularity, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and becoming a signature song for Blige. Its incorporation into the soundtrack of the film 'Waiting to Exhale' not only boosted her profile but also highlighted the importance of female empowerment themes in 1990s R&B music. Released in January 1996, 'Not Gon' Cry' marked Mary J. Blige's emergence as a leading figure in contemporary R&B following her breakthrough debut album, 'What’s the 411?'. This album solidified her status in the genre as it came during her transition into mainstream recognition and commercial success.

How many songs are on Not Gon' Cry?

Not Gon' Cry has 3 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.