Mary J. Blige – Breathing (feat. Fabolous) [Official Video]

Mary J. Blige returns with her latest single, “Breathing,” featuring Fabolous, out now on all major streaming platforms. Released through her Beautiful Life Productions in collaboration with 300 Entertainment, the track was produced by Shaun “S Dot” Thomas and features songwriting from Blige, Fabolous, Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald, PurpleKBeats, and Jay Hawkins. The song notably samples The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Kick In The Door” and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put a Spell On You,” drawing inspiration from Nina Simone’s rendition of the latter.

“Breathing” marks Blige’s second single since her acclaimed album Good Morning Gorgeous, which earned six GRAMMY® nominations, including Album of the Year. The first post-album single, “Still Believe in Love,” dominated the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart for seven weeks, marking her eighth No. 1 on the chart.

The new single captures the essence of Blige’s signature style—blending soulful lyricism with a hip-hop edge. Lyrically, “Breathing” is about embracing contentment and joy in the present moment, a testament to Blige’s continued evolution as an artist. Her powerful voice and emotionally resonant delivery once again showcase why she remains the undisputed “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.”

Blige’s contributions to music have earned her a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Reflecting on this achievement, she shared her gratitude: “I’m just so humbled by this recognition. It’s a big deal, and I know it didn’t have to be this way. I give all the credit to God.”

With “Breathing,” Blige not only reaffirms her place as a legend in music but also continues to set the bar for blending genres and delivering deeply personal and relatable messages. 

Stream “Breathing”: https://maryjblige.lnk.to/Breathing

Watch the video below.