Growing Pains

Album by Mary J. Blige ‧ 2007

Growing Pains is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige, released on December 18, 2007 by Geffen Records. An R&B album, it debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 629,000 copies in its first week, before climbing to number one in January 2008. Growing Pains was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

"Just Fine" debuted as the lead single on October 16, 2007, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Work That" was released as the second single on December 18, 2007. Both songs hit the top 20 of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The third single, "Stay Down," reached the top 40 on the R&B chart.

Growing Pains was noted for its lighter tone in comparison to Blige's previous releases. A critical success, Growing Pains ranked at number 29 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007, and won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 51st Grammy Awards in February 2009.

Songs (16)

Work That