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You Bring Me Joy (Mary J. Blige song)
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Wikipedia article
"'You Bring Me Joy'" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Joel "Jo-Jo" Hailey, and Chucky Thompson for her second studio album, 'My Life' (1994), while overall music production was helmed by Combs and Thompson with the vocal tracks being produced by Jo-Jo. The song is built around a sample of "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" (1977) by singer Barry White. Due to the inclusion of the sample, Ekundayo Paris and Nelson Pigford are also credited as songwriters. "You Bring Me Joy" served as the third single from 'My Life' and peaked at number 29 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, also topping the Hot Dance Club Songs.
Music video
The accompanying music video for "You Bring Me Joy" was directed by Marcus Raboy. It was shot at a big blue and red room from April 1011, 1995 where Mary and other dancers do crazy dance moves.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the 'My Life' liner notes.
*Mary J. Blige lead vocals
*LaTonya J. Blige background vocals
*Joel "Jo-Jo" Hailey background vocals
*Chucky Thompson additional instruments
*Bassy Bob Brockman music programming, recording engineer, mixing
*Nashiem Myrick music programming, recording engineer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
Category:1995 singles
Category:Mary J. Blige songs
Category:Music videos directed by Marcus Raboy
Category:Songs written by Mary J. Blige
Category:Songs written by Sean Combs
Category:1994 songs
Category:Uptown Records singles
Category:Songs written by Chucky Thompson
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