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"Set Me Free"
"Set Me Free"
Single by Mary J. Blige
from the album Strength of a Woman
Released	July 19, 2017
Length	3:29
Label	Capitol; Matriarch;
Songwriter(s)	Mary J. Blige; Jazmine Sullivan; Darhyl Camper, Jr.; Charles Hinshaw;
Producer(s)	DJ Camper
Mary J. Blige singles chronology

"Set Me Free" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige, Jazmine Sullivan, Darhyl "DJ" Camper, Jr., and Charles Hinshaw for her thirteenth studio album, Strength of a Woman (2017), while production was helmed by Camper. The song was released as the album's fourth single on July 19, 2017, and peaked at number eight on the US Adult R&B Songs.^[1]

Critical reception

The reception to the song has been generally positive, with Entertainment Weekly calling it a "fiery kissoff."^[2] The Guardian called the song "pleasingly understated" with "D'Angelo vibes,"^[3] while The New York Times wrote that Blige sounds "ecstatic and free."^[4]

Commercial reception

"Set Me Free" became Blige's 22nd top-ten hit on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart, tying the record for most top-10 hits on that chart.^[5] It also became her third top-ten hit on that chart from the Strength of a Woman album.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)^[6]	8
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[7]	31

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)	Position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)^[8]	28

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	July 19, 2017	Digital download	Capitol Records	^[9]

References

^ "Mary J. Blige selects "Set Me Free" as new promotional single". Hamada Mania Music Blog. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
^ "Mary J. Blige Is Above Hateration on 'Strength of a Woman': EW Review". EW.com. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
^ Hutchinson, Kate (2017-04-27). "Mary J Blige: Strength of a Woman review – R&B star conjures some of her old magic". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
^ Caramanica, Jon (2017-04-26). "For Mary J. Blige, Pain Leads to Beauty". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
^ "Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna's 'Loyalty.' Hits No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
^ "2017 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
^ ""Set Me Free"". July 19, 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

External links

MaryJBlige.com — official website

[1] "Mary J. Blige selects "Set Me Free" as new promotional single". Hamada Mania Music Blog. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

[2] "Mary J. Blige Is Above Hateration on 'Strength of a Woman': EW Review". EW.com. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

[3] Hutchinson, Kate (2017-04-27). "Mary J Blige: Strength of a Woman review – R&B star conjures some of her old magic". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

[4] Caramanica, Jon (2017-04-26). "For Mary J. Blige, Pain Leads to Beauty". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

[5] "Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna's 'Loyalty.' Hits No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

[sc_Billboardadultrandbsongs_Mary_J._Blige-6] "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphopairplay_Mary_J._Blige-7] "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.

[UARS-8] "2017 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.

[playstore-9] ""Set Me Free"". July 19, 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2017-09-26.

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Set Me Free (Mary J. Blige song)