In short
The artists most similar to Mary J. Blige are Kendrick Lamar, Ms. Lauryn Hill, JAŸ-Z, Drake and Kid Cudi, from the same contemporary r&b, r&b and hip hop circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mary J. Blige?
The artists most similar to Mary J. Blige are Kendrick Lamar, Ms. Lauryn Hill, JAŸ-Z, Drake and Kid Cudi, from the same contemporary r&b, r&b and hip hop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mary J. Blige?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Nas have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mary J. Blige" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mary J. Blige?
Mary J. Blige is usually associated with contemporary r&b, r&b, hip hop and hip hop soul (artist · US · born 1971), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.