Set Me Free (Mary J. Blige song) explained

Set Me Free
Cover:Mjbsetmefree.jpg
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Type:single
Artist:Mary J. Blige
Album:Strength of a Woman
Length:3:29
Producer:DJ Camper
Chronology:Mary J. Blige
Prev Title:Love Yourself
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Only Love
Next Year:2018

"Set Me Free" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige, Jazmine Sullivan, Darhyl "DJ" Camper, Jr., and Charles Hinshaw for her thirteenth studio album, Strength of a Woman (2017), while production was helmed by Camper. The song was released as the album's fourth single on July 19, 2017, and peaked at number eight on the US Adult R&B Songs.[1]

Critical reception

The reception to the song has been generally positive, with Entertainment Weekly calling it a "fiery kissoff."[2] The Guardian called the song "pleasingly understated" with "D'Angelo vibes,"[3] while The New York Times wrote that Blige sounds "ecstatic and free."[4]

Commercial reception

"Set Me Free" became Blige's 22nd top-ten hit on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart, tying the record for most top-10 hits on that chart.[5] It also became her third top-ten hit on that chart from the Strength of a Woman album.

Charts

Year-end charts

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Mary J. Blige selects "Set Me Free" as new promotional single. 2017-07-19. Hamada Mania Music Blog. 2017-09-26. en-US.
  2. News: Mary J. Blige Is Above Hateration on 'Strength of a Woman': EW Review. 2017-04-27. EW.com. 2017-09-26. en-US.
  3. News: Mary J Blige: Strength of a Woman review – R&B star conjures some of her old magic. Hutchinson. Kate. 2017-04-27. The Guardian. 2017-09-26. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  4. News: For Mary J. Blige, Pain Leads to Beauty. Caramanica. Jon. 2017-04-26. The New York Times. 2017-09-26. en-US. 0362-4331.
  5. Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna's 'Loyalty.' Hits No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Chart. Billboard. 2017-09-26.
  6. 2017 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS. Billboard. January 30, 2019.
  7. Web site: "Set Me Free". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BWvK3N-hrqZ . 2021-12-24 . registration. July 19, 2017. 2017-09-26.