Music Business NewsMary J. Blige on Music, Food, New Orleans & Artists by Digital and Radio FactsJuly 9, 2014May 9, 20266 0 0 views After doing what she does best,�Mary J. Blige have her thoughts on New Orleans, ESSENCE, her own music, and new artist, Sam Smith�backstage at the 2014 ESSENCE fest. https://youtu.be/n824bC2n0UA Also Read: Peabo Bryson’s Story from the Music Industry Perspective (video)