Rap-Up.com || Behind the Video: Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige takes charge on set of the video for “25/8,” the first single from her upcoming album My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act I) (Nov. 21). Filmed by director Diane Martel, the R&B veteran puts on her red boots and takes to the streets of New York City. In an additional scene, she performs choreographed moves with her troupe of male dancers while dressed in the military-inspired uniform that she rocked on “Dancing With the Stars.”

“The song ’25/8’ is about not having enough time to spend with someone,” explained Mary of the Eric Hudson production. “It’s like the ultimate love when you’re having fun, time just seems to fly.”

Go behind the scenes with MJB and look for the video’s premiere later this month.

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54 Comments

Kayla
October 20th, 2011 at 5:34 am
It looks like it’s gonna be a great video! Go Mary!

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MyLifeII Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:26 am
@Kayla, And i can’t wait to see it!!

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Yeezy & HOV
October 20th, 2011 at 5:57 am
MJB la reine du hip hop soul ^^

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Stalker
October 20th, 2011 at 6:49 am
This will fail, as will the album. She’s still the Queen though…

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latonya Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@Stalker, you ain’t even here right now. The album is the sequel to my life. The sequel-curse is not gonna affect this album, mary j is too great.

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Jane Doe Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:06 am
@Stalker, you sound real stupid. You better respect this ICON.

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The_livingproof Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:21 am
@Jane Doe, He better respect her because she coming to snatch wigs when the sales add up!!

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MJBSLAYS Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:18 am
@Stalker, You can’t call Mary the Queen if you feel she going fail #staymad

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South Carolina Boy
October 20th, 2011 at 7:31 am
Waiting for the Queen to take over!! #Twentyfiveeight

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hating is for suckas and getting money is for winners
October 20th, 2011 at 7:50 am
@stalker ..i dont know about that her fanbase is very supportive her last album sold 335,000units and i think she will sell more than that this time she is maryjblige she always sells

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MyLifeII Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:32 am
@hating is for suckas and getting money is for winners, Lets show them #maryfans are made of!!

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GT
October 20th, 2011 at 8:19 am
THIS IS THE REAL QUEEN BEYONCE AINT NO QUEEN !!!!!!!

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MGB
October 20th, 2011 at 8:56 am
LOOKS HOT! CAN’T WAIT! LOVE THAT SONG TOO!!!

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diego
October 20th, 2011 at 10:44 am
Its funny how people write Mary off but when first week sales come out Mary is gonna spank Rihanna ass who on this board be havin like 200 comments on anything she dose but when album sales come out she will underwhelm like always while Mary will smash watch

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MyLifeII Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:30 am
@diego, #POAW!!!

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MaryJBligeNews Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
@diego, This is true!

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Jane Doe
October 20th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Yes, this is my #1 lady. The Undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul. MyLifeII will be epic. She’s getting great reviews for this album, just hope it doesn’t leak.

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South Carolina Boy
October 20th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Mary coming to prove to all the people why she is still relevant 20 yrs later. Still can sell out shows with or without a single on the radio!! She kills people with her old shit, and still making hit!!! #TWENTYFIVEEIGHT premieres tomorrow!! Get with it!!

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South Carolina Boy
October 20th, 2011 at 11:16 am
@Stalker– Rihanna may have alot of #1 singles to her name, but can she say the same about #1 albums. Mary has had 9 albums to go #1 on the R&B CHARTS, 4 ALBUMS to go #1 on the Billboard 200. And come November 21st, we going for 5!! #TEAMMJB

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TWENTFIVE8
October 20th, 2011 at 11:17 am
yay!!! for mjb 20 yrs

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MJBFOREVER
October 20th, 2011 at 11:17 am
CAN’T WAIT FOR THE VIDEO!!!!!!!! <3 you Mary!! coming to see you tonight!!

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MJBSLAYS
October 20th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Watch out for the video tomorrow on VEVO!!!

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Floridaboy
October 20th, 2011 at 11:19 am
People don’t need to cast Mary away like she aint been doing the damn thang. Watch her slay tomorrow!! #BETCHA

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The_livingproof
October 20th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Mary is the true testament of how a women can survive in this business through trials and tribulations, she has overcome!! Now that’s the living proof!!

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MyLifeII
October 20th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Damn, loving those boots Mary!! Girl you be #killindem

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LuvHer
October 20th, 2011 at 11:33 am
YAY!!! Can’t wait for the QUEEN to show & tell

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TheLivingLegend
October 20th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Plz Mary is a living legend, she aint worried about sales!! She doing good things for foundation, perfume, and still doing her damn thing!! stay mad!!

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EverybodyknowthequeenismeMJB
October 20th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Since Nicki Fans do it, why not me, I’ma get Mary in the top news, since people sleep on the QUEEN OF HIP HOP SOUL

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Moe
October 20th, 2011 at 11:37 am
MARY NEVER DISAPPOINTS. say what you want but her album will sell….WELL. check her credentials. men LIE, women LIE, numbers DON’T. :)

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prettybrwndelta Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:39 am
@Moe, Soooo true

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prettybrwndelta
October 20th, 2011 at 11:39 am
I need another hour and a day so I can love you 25/8 ♥ -Mary J. Blige

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Y-U-MAD
October 20th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Dnt Mad because your fav won’t last until 20 yrs!! Go Get them Mary!!

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25/8
October 20th, 2011 at 11:46 am
I would of never thought of an extra hour and a day!! Go Mary!!

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Love You Mary
October 20th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Looking Like a Million Dollars – You Cant Help But Love Her

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40Neverlookedsogood
October 20th, 2011 at 11:51 am
Mary I love you, i’m buying 5 copies of your new cd. I’ve been there from My life, what’s the 411, share my world, & mary!! You do it ma

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40Neverlookedsogood
October 20th, 2011 at 11:52 am
I love it Mary!! I’m getting 5 copies of the new cd

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Musiqsoulknick
October 20th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Mary is the Queen…This single WILL NOT fail. Mary makes classic music, she comes different ever time instead of following the trend. #shade Don’t expect Mary to try to come with a pop/dance single, cuz that’s not her. She has songs that you can listen to 20 years from now!!!…Please don’t hate on the queen!

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Marysjoint
October 20th, 2011 at 11:52 am
My Life11 is gonna be AMAZING !! Cant wait to see the 25/8 Vid- Loving everything Mary J Gives us -Still as relevant today as shes always been-Go Mary Go Mary

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The_livingproof Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@Marysjoint, YASSSSSSS!! #maryjanes!!

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EatMoreBran
October 20th, 2011 at 11:54 am
YeS! Mary is giving me everything I need

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The_livingproof Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:59 am
@EatMoreBran, #maryjanes in full effect!!!!

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Marysjoint
October 20th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Mary’s new album is gonna be a Multi-Buy cos getting just One Copy (just like 24/7) ” AINT ENOUGH “

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iNewYorker
October 20th, 2011 at 11:57 am
The Queen is coming. She’s the quite before the storm. She won’t retire…the fans won’t let her.

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The_livingproof Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@iNewYorker, You are right about that!! #maryjanes!!

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MaryJBligeNews
October 20th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Fuck it up Mother Mary! Omg! I LOVE for this footage!

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The_livingproof Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
@MaryJBligeNews, Yesssssssss!!! #maryjanes

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The_livingproof
October 20th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
#maryjanes got days and days of love for the Queen of Hip Hop Soul!! She coming, like she said, It Aint Over Til It’s Over!!

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MjbDaMvp
October 20th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Yessssssssss Mary is about 2 slay the world

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nufsed
October 20th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Hott!! She bout to SLAY! I guess some thinks she will do poorly, because Bey did poorly. Yea, right! Lol..

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The_livingproof Reply:
October 20th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
@nufsed, Not a chance.. She will do better than “4″ sales & plus she got Beyonce on the album!! #QUEENMARY

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Jane Doe
October 20th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Mary has put it down for 20 yrs & she is ultra successful. Guess what: She achieved massive success with her CLOTHES on. #POW BITCHES. Bow down to the #QUEEN.

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Behind the Video: Mary J. Blige – ’25/8? | My Blog
October 20th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
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Hugh
October 21st, 2011 at 6:50 am
QUEEN OF HIP HOP SOUL

I’m exited for the album.

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Disco SA
November 4th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
My Life II is gonna be the BOMB!!! MJB brought Joburg to a standstill last time the Queen was in S
A. 2 million 1st week

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