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Why Ella Mai is on top of the world: “Mary J Blige Facetimed me!”

10 Summers/Interscope Records Ella Mai is enjoying one of the greatest weeks of her life. Her self-titled debut album was certified gold, she received four Soul Train Award nominations, and a nine-time Grammy winner gave her major props.

“Mary J Blige Facetimed me and told me I’m her favorite singer at the moment,“ Mai tweeted.“BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS forever grateful.”

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has won six Soul Train Awards in her career. Mai hopes to follow in her footsteps. She’s nominated for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, and her triple platinum, breakout single, “Boo’d Up,” earned three nominations: The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award,

 

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