Don't Mind (Mary J. Blige song)

"Don't Mind" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, from her tenth studio album, My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (2011). It was written by Blige along with Priscilla Renea and Jerry Duplessis, while production helmed by the latter. The song was released as the album's fourth and final single on June 19, 2012 in the United States, where it reached number 35 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.

Background

"Don't Mind" was written by Blige, Priscilla Renea and Jerry Duplessis.^[1] Production on the track was also handled by Duplessis under his pseudonym Wonda.^[1] Blige's vocals were recorded by Serge "Sergical" Tsai, while Jaycen Joshua mixed the track.^[1]

An alternate version, "The Crispy Chicken Song", was featured in Blige's ad for Burger King over which the she sings the praises of the Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap.^[2] The commercial drew a backlash from fans, who complained that the content was playing into African-American stereotypes, and the fast-food chain quickly pulled the commercial, citing music licensing issues.^[3] Blige responded by claiming the final version that was shown on TV was not what she signed up for, stating that she "would never just bust out singing about chicken and chicken wings," adding: "It hurt my feelings and crushed me for two days."^[3] The fast food restaurant chain soon after issued a public apologize to Blige and later pulled the ad.^[3]

Music video

The music video for "Don't Mind" was directed by Colin Tilley. It features Blige dressed in a black cat suit singing about how she doesn’t mind telling her man she loves him.^[2] Singing straight to camera, she is seen performing in front of a graffiti laced wall.^[2]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1).^[1]

Songwriting – Mary J. Blige, Priscilla Renea, Jerry Duplessis
Production – Jerry Wonda
Recording – Serge "Sergical" Tsai
Mixing – Jaycen Joshua
Mastering – Dave Kutch

Charts

Chart (2012)	Peak position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[4]	35

References

1 2 3 4 My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (Media notes). Mary J. Blige. Matriarch, Geffen. 2012.
1 2 3 Hailey, Jonathan (2012-05-29). "Mary J. Blige "Don't Mind" Saying She Loves You & Chicken Wraps [VIDEO]". The Urban Daily. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
1 2 3 "Mary J. Blige: Burger King Chicken Ad Fallout 'Crushed Me'". Rolling Stone. 2012-06-28. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
↑ "Mary J. Blige – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Mary J. Blige. Retrieved 2013-10-26.

External links

MaryJBlige.com — official site

Mary J. Blige

Awards and nominations Discography Videography

Studio albums	What's the 411? My Life Share My World Mary No More Drama Love & Life The Breakthrough Growing Pains Stronger with Each Tear My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) A Mary Christmas The London Sessions

Soundtrack albums	Think Like a Man Too

Live albums	The Tour My Collection of Love Songs (Live)

Remix albums	What's the 411? Remix Dance for Me

Compilation albums	Ballads Mary J. Blige & Friends Reflections (A Retrospective)

Concert tours	Share My World Tour The Mary Show Tour No More Drama Tour Love & Life Tour The Breakthrough Experience Tour Heart of the City Tour Growing Pains European Tour Love Soul Tour Music Saved My Life Tour The Liberation Tour The London Sessions Tour King and Queen of Hearts World Tour

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Mary J. Blige singles

Discography

What's the 411?	"You Remind Me" "Real Love" "Reminisce" "Sweet Thing" "Love No Limit" "You Don't Have to Worry" "My Love"

My Life	"Be Happy" "Mary Jane (All Night Long)" " I'm Goin' Down" "You Bring Me Joy" "I Love You"

Share My World	"Love Is All We Need" "I Can Love You" "Everything" "Missing You" "Seven Days"

Mary	"As" "All That I Can Say" "Deep Inside" "Your Child" "Give Me You"

No More Drama	"Family Affair" "Dance for Me" "No More Drama" "Rainy Dayz"

Love & Life	"Love @ 1st Sight" "Ooh!" "Not Today" "Whenever I Say Your Name" "It's a Wrap"

The Breakthrough	"MJB da MVP" "Be Without You" "One" "Enough Cryin" "Take Me As I Am"

Reflections (A Retrospective)	"We Ride (I See the Future)"

Growing Pains	"Just Fine" "Work That" "Stay Down"

Stronger with Each Tear	"The One" "I Am" "Each Tear" "We Got Hood Love"

My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)	"25/8" "Mr. Wrong" "Why" "Don't Mind"

Think Like a Man Too	"Suitcase"

The London Sessions	"Doubt" "Right Now" "Therapy " "Whole Damn Year"

Strength of a Woman	"Thick of It"

Soundtracks	"(You Make Me Feel like) a Natural Woman" "Not Gon' Cry" "Stronger" "The Living Proof"

Guest appearances	"I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" "Can't Knock the Hustle" "Lean on Me" "911" "Runaway Love" "Wake Up Call (Mark Ronson Remix)" "Just Stand Up!" "IfULeave" "Remember Me" "This Is To Mother You" "What Child Is This" "It Ain't Over Til It's Over" "Now or Never" "F for You" "Stay with Me (Remix)"

Promotional singles	"Someone to Love Me (Naked)"

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