Mary J. Blige Explains Why She Passed On “Umbrella”

Rihanna's Jay-Z-featuring #1 hit "Umbrella" was not originally written for Rihanna. Songwriters The-Dream and Tricky Stewart originally wrote the song with Britney Spears in mind, and when her camp passed on the song, they offered it to Mary J. Blige. On a new episode of Carmelo Anthony's 7PM In Brooklyn podcast, Blige discussed her decision not to record "Umbrella." The post Mary J. Blige Explains Why She Passed On “Umbrella” appeared first on Stereogum.

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