Family Affair
Mary J. Blige
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Let's get it crunk, we gon' have fun Up on in this, dance for me We got ya open, now ya floatin' So you gots to dance for me Don't need no hateration, holleratin' In this dance for me 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 in this, dance for me We got ya open, now ya floatin' So you gots to dance for me Don't need no hateration, holleratin' In this dance for me 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 in this, dance for me We got ya open, now ya floatin' So you gots to dance for me Don't need no hateration, holleratin' In this dance for me 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 in this, dance for me We got ya open, now ya floatin' So you gots to dance for me Don't need no hateration, holleratin' In this dance for me Let's get it percolatin', while you're waiting So just dance for me
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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.
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Charts PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100, making it Blige's first number-one hit on the chart.
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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.
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Groundbreaking Music ProductionThe song was produced by Dr. Dre, marking a significant collaboration in Blige's career. It prominently features Dre's signature G-funk musical style.
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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.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe 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.
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Record-Breaker"Family Affair" became Blige's highest peaking single in the UK, reaching number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
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Sales and CertificationAs 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.
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CollaborationsThe 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.
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LegacyThe 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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