Set_Me_Free_(Mary_J._Blige_song)

Set Me Free (Mary J. Blige song)

Set Me Free (Mary J. Blige song)

2017 single by Mary J. Blige

"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]

Quick Facts Single by Mary J. Blige, from the album Strength of a Woman ...

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

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Release history

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References

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    "Mary J. Blige selects "Set Me Free" as new promotional single". Hamada Mania Music Blog. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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    "Mary J. Blige Is Above Hateration on 'Strength of a Woman': EW Review". EW.com. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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    Hutchinson, Kate (2017-04-27). "Mary J Blige: Strength of a Woman review – R&B star conjures some of her old magic". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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    Caramanica, Jon (2017-04-26). "For Mary J. Blige, Pain Leads to Beauty". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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    "Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna's 'Loyalty.' Hits No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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    "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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    "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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    "2017 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
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    ""Set Me Free"". July 19, 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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