We Got Hood Love

Album: Stronger With Each Tear (2009)
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Songfacts®:

  • This is the third single from American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige's third studio album, Stronger With Each Tear. The song features Trey Songz, who told Rap-Up.com that when MJB reached out to him he was more than happy to oblige. Said Songz: "She wanted me on the record, which was an honor. I've met with her on different occasions and I haven't spoken with her about the record, but I love it. I love hearing myself on the same record with Mary J. Blige, as any singer would."
  • The song was penned by Johnta Austin and was originally called "Hood Love." Austin and Blige previously recorded the tune for Austin's debut solo album, which never got released. The pair also collaborated on Blige's hit "Be Without You," from The Breakthrough, which won Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2007.
  • The Chris Robinson directed music video focuses on three couples who personify the definition of "Hood Love." It was shot in Miami with Mary J. Blige and football player George Wilson, while Trey Songz shot his scenes in a New York City apartment.
  • The album went to #2 in the US, where it was certified Gold for 500,000 copies sold. It was her first album since 2001's No Drama to miss the #1 spot. It did, however, debut at #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, making it her ninth album to enter at the top of the tally.

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