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Mary J. Blige partners with Primary Wave on her catalogue, from Family Affair to Be Without You
Independent publisher Primary Wave has partnered with Mary J. Blige on her catalogue of songs and recordings, including Family Affair, My Life and Be Without You. Her Las Vegas residency now runs through February 2027.
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The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has a new partner for her legacy. Independent music company Primary Wave has announced a partnership with Mary J. Blige covering her catalogue of compositions and recordings, according to Digital Music News.
The deal at a glance
- Partner: Primary Wave Music
- Covers: Blige's catalogue compositions and recordings
- Songs named: Family Affair, My Life, Mary Jane (All Night Long), You Bring Me Joy, Be Happy, Be Without You and I Can Love You
- Not disclosed: the deal's value, length and ownership split
Primary Wave's chief content officer, Natalia Nastaskin, called partnering with Blige on her catalogue and legacy an honour.
What it could mean
Primary Wave is known for marketing classic catalogues through sync deals in film, TV and ads, brand partnerships and digital campaigns. Both sides may work together on new music marketing and branding, though specific plans have not been confirmed.
Mary J. Blige by the numbers
- More than 50 million records sold
- 15 studio albums
- 9 Grammy Awards from 37 nominations
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2024
On stage now
Her Las Vegas residency, Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, opened in May 2026 at Dolby Live at Park MGM and has been extended through February 2027. She released the single Want Love shortly before the run began.
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