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Love No Limit
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Wikipedia article
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| name = Love No Limit
| cover = Mary J. Blige - Love No Limit (1993).jpg
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| type = single
| artist = Mary J. Blige
| album = What's the 411?
| released =
| recorded = 1992
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| genre =
| length = 5:02
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| writer =
| producer = Dave "Jam" Hall
| chronology = Mary J. Blige
| prev_title = Sweet Thing
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = You Don't Have to Worry
| next_year = 1993
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"'Love No Limit'" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was co-written by Kenny Greene and Dave "Jam" Hall for her debut album, 'What's the 411?' (1992), while production was overseen by Hall. Released as the album's fourth and final single, the song became a top five hit, reaching number-five on the US R&B singles chart, and peaked at number forty-four on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart. Hall has stated in interviews, that he wanted to give the song an urban, hip-hop feel to a much more jazzy sound, when it was created.
R&B singer Monica sang the song as a tribute at the Essence Awards 2003. Monica Sings To MJB At 2003 Essence Awards Blige later performed the song at the 3rd BET Honors in 2010, as part of a medley of her hits, when she paid tribute to honoree Diddy. The song was also briefly played in the American comedy film 'CB4' (1993) starring Chris Rock.
Critical reception
Daryl McIntosh from Albumism stated that "the emotional love ballad", "Love No Limit", "reinforced Blige's versatility and ability to deliver in the more traditional R&B format." Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "Once again, her sultry, delightfully seasoned voice melts into a jazzy hip-hop groove. Romantic, swaying gem could become an instant fave at several radio formats. Give in to it." Mark Kinchen for 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update commented, "Imagine a smoke-filled jazz club with Blige singing in a deep seductive voice over a very smooth basic R&B track. You've got the picture."
Music video
The song's accompanying music video was directed by American director Millicent Shelton. It marked the acting debut of British actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who later starred on the television series 'Lost'. In the black-and-white video Blige is singing in a club.
Remix version
In the official remix version, which is found on her 'What's the 411? Remix' album, the song opens with a snippet of the original version, then the remix begins with Blige singing it in alternative way: the main beat takes a sample of Keni Burke's "Risin' to the Top" and the 1982 The Gap Band hit "Outstanding" while refraining Anita Baker's 1988 song "Good Love".
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the 'What's the 411?' liner notes.
* Sean "Puffy" Combs executive producer
* Charlie Davis executive producer
* Kenneth Greene lyrics
* Dave "Jam" Hall producer
* Kurt Woodley executive producer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
Category:Mary J. Blige songs
Category:1993 songs
Category:Songs written by Kenny Greene
Category:1992 songs
Category:Songs written by Dave Hall (record producer)
Category:Song recordings produced by Dave Hall (record producer)
Category:Uptown Records singles
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