I Am (Mary J. Blige song)
"I Am" | ||||
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Single by Mary J. Blige | ||||
from the album Stronger with Each Tear | ||||
Released | December 8, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 3:28 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Stargate | ||||
Mary J. Blige singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"I Am" on YouTube |
"I Am" is a song by American
Stargate. Lyrically, the song "I Am" confidently tells one's lover nobody can treat them better than the person they are with at the present time.[1]
Release and promotion
"I Am" was sent to urban radio in the week beginning November 10, 2009 and was released as a
The View,[9] The Ellen DeGeneres Show,[10] and on the Late Show with David Letterman.[11] In the United Kingdom, the song was released as the first single from Stronger with Each Tear on March 1, 2010. Mary J Blige performed "I Am" on Alan Carr: Chatty Man
on March 11, 2010.
Critical reception
BET.com wrote of the song: "This song is a perfect showcase of Mary's brighter outlook in the new millennium. Looking back at all the drama and pain of the '90s – both in her music and in her personal life – it's hard not to smile hearing her newfound confidence and optimism here."[12]
Chart performance
"I Am" debuted at number 67 on the US
Japan Hot 100.[14]
Music video
The music video for "I Am" was directed by Anthony Mandler. The video premiered via Vevo on December 8, 2009.[15]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref |
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United States | November 24, 2009 | Airplay | Matriarch, Geffen Records
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United States | December 8, 2009 | Digital download | ||
United Kingdom | February 25, 2010 | Digital download | Polydor Records | |
United Kingdom | March 1, 2010 | CD single |
References
- ^ "New Music: Mary J. Blige – 'I Am'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
- ^ "Radio1 – R&B & Hip-Hop New Songs". Radio1.gr. Archived from the original on March 20, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
- ^ "Video: Mary J. Blige Visits 'Lopez Tonight'". Rap-Up.com. November 23, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ "Video: Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, & Leona Lewis on 'SYTYCD'". Rap-Up.com. December 16, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ 12/17/2009 by TeamIGA (December 17, 2009). "Mary J. Blige : News : Mary J. Blige on The Jay Leno Show Thursday 12/17". Interscope.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ 12/18/2009 by TeamIGA (December 18, 2009). "Mary J. Blige : News : Mary J. Blige on Jimmy Kimmel Live Friday 12/18". Interscope.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
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- ^ shawanndemaure (December 23, 2009). "Mary J. Blige : News : Mary J. Blige on The Today Show Tuesday 12/22". Interscope.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ AndreaRivera (January 2, 2010). "Mary J. Blige : News : Watch Mary J. Blige on TV Wednesday, December 23rd!". Interscope.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Has Her Cake & Eats It Too". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ "Video: Mary J. Blige in Concert on 'Letterman'". Rap-Up.com. February 16, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- BET.com. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "2010 Year End Chart: Adult R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Mary J. Blige: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Video: Mary J. Blige – 'I Am'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige – Chart Search" Billboard European Hot 100 Singles for Mary J. Blige. Retrieved 2010-03-20. [dead link]
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1,2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1,2022.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "®R&R :: Going For Adds™ :: CHR/Top 40". Gfa.radioandrecords.com. November 24, 2009. Archived from the original on February 18, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ "Radio1 – Forthcoming USA Singles". Radio1.gr. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
- ^ "I Am: Mary J. Blige: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. January 1, 1970. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – I Am (Moto Blanco Dub Remix) – Single by Mary J. Blige". Itunes.apple.com. February 25, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ "I Am: Mary J. Blige: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved October 20, 2011.