Family Affair

Mary J. Blige

About Family Affair

"Family Affair" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige, her brother Bruce Miller, Camara Kambon, Michael Elizondo, and Dr. Dre for her fifth studio album No More Drama (2001), while production was overseen by the latter. "Family Affair" is a song that incorporates elements of hip hop and R&B. The music for the track was originally created in a jam session between Dre and musicians Mel-Man, Camara Kambon, Mike Elizondo and Scott Storch. Later, Blige heard the song that her brother Bruce Miller, Asiah the Continent and Luchi Lodge created the lyrics and melody to and decided on recording her vocals. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks starting from November 3, 2001, ending a ten-week lockup of the top two positions on the chart by Alicia Keys' "Fallin'" and Jennifer Lopez's "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", which combined have spent the previous eleven weeks atop the chart. It was Blige's first Hot 100 number-one single, and her first top ten single in nine years. In 2008, for Billboard magazine's 50th Anniversary, "Family Affair" was listed as the 79th-biggest single on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs. while at the end of 2009 was named the 12th most successful song from 2000 to 2009, on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade. Rolling Stone ranked it number ninety-five on their list of 100 Best Songs of the 2000s decade. The accompanying music video was directed by Dave Meyers. In 2007, this song was used on a Propel Fitness Water commercial. On September 6, 2012, Blige performed the song at the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. 


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Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun
Up on up in this dancerie
We got ya open, now ya floatin'
So you gots to dance for me
Don't need no hateration, holleration
In this dancerie
Let's get it percolatin', while you're waiting
So just dance for me

Come on everybody get on up
'Cause you know we gots to get it crunk
Mary J. is in the spot tonight
As I'mma make it feel alright (Make it feel alright)
Come on baby just party with me
Let loose and set your body free
Leave your situations at the door
So when you step inside jump on the floor

Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun
Up on up in this dancerie
We got ya open, now ya floatin'
So you gots to dance for me
Don't need no hateration, holleration
In this dancerie
Let's get it percolatin', while you're waiting
So just dance for me

It's only gonna be about a matter of time
Before you get loose and start loose your mind
Cop you a drink, go head and rock your ice
'Cause we celebrating No More Drama in our life
With a great track pumpin', everybody's jumpin'
Goin ahead and twist your back and get your body bumpin'
I told you leave your situations at the door
So grab somebody and get your ass on the dance floor

Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun
Up on up in this dancerie
We got ya open, now ya floatin'
So you gots to dance for me
Don't need no hateration, holleration
In this dancerie
Let's get it percolatin', while you're waiting
So just dance for me

We don't need, don't need, no haters
Just try to love one another
We just want why'all have a good time
No more drama in your life
Work real hard to make a dime
If you got beef, your problem, not mine
Leave all that BS outside
We're gonna celebrate all night
Let's have fun, tonight, no fights
Turn the great track way
Making you dance all night and I
Got some real heat for ya this time
Doesn't matter if you're white or black
Let's get crunk 'cause Mary's back

Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun
Up on up in this dancerie
We got ya open, now ya floatin'
So you gots to dance for me
Don't need no hateration, holleration
In this dancerie
Let's get it percolatin', while you're waiting
So just dance for me

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Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige ( /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), preferably known as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in R&B, Rap, Gospel, and Pop. more »

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Written by: Andre Young, Asiah Lewis, Bruce Miller, Camara Yero Kambon, Luchana N Lodge, Mary J. Blige, Melvin Charles Bradford, Michael A Elizondo

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Family Affair" was released on June 12, 2001, as the lead single from Mary J. Blige's fifth album, "No More Drama". It was met with critical and commercial success.
Charts Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100, making it Blige's first number-one hit on the chart.
Genre
"Family Affair" is categorized under the R&B and Hip Hop genres. It also showcases elements of pop and dance music, demonstrating Blige’s versatility as an artist.
Groundbreaking Music Production
The song was produced by Dr. Dre, marking a significant collaboration in Blige's career. It prominently features Dre's signature G-funk musical style.
Award Success
"Family Affair" won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2002 - further solidifying Mary J. Blige’s status as an influential R&B singer.
Pop Culture Impact
The song became widely popular due to its catchy hook and danceable rhythm. The phrases ‘No More Hateration’ and ‘Holleration’ coined in this song, entered common vernacular, particularly in the Hip-Hop community.
Record-Breaker
"Family Affair" became Blige's highest peaking single in the UK, reaching number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
Sales and Certification
As of 2018, "Family Affair" had sold 1,247,000 digital downloads in the US alone according to Nielsen Soundscan. It's also recognized as a Gold record in the US and Silver in the UK.
Collaborations
The remix version of the song features rap verses from Jadakiss and Fabolous, which contributed to the song’s appeal to a wider hip-hop audience.
Legacy
The success of "Family Affair" played a significant role in establishing Mary J. Blige as one of the top R&B artists of the 2000s. The song is still widely recognized and listened to today.

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