Set Me Free (Mary J. Blige song)

"Set Me Free" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige. It is the fifth single[1] from Blige's thirteenth studio album, Strength of a Woman (2017). The song was written by Blige, Jazmine Sullivan, Prince Charlez, and DJ Camper, with the latter producing it.

""Set Me Free""
Single by Mary J. Blige
from the album Strength of a Woman
ReleasedJuly 19, 2017 (2017-07-19)
FormatDigital download
Recorded2016
Length3:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Mary J. Blige
  • Jazmine Sullivan
  • Darhyl Camper Jr.
  • I. Charles Hinshaw
Producer(s)DJ Camper
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"Strength of a Woman"
(2017)		 ""Set Me Free""
(2017)		 "Glow Up"
(2017)

Critical reception

The reception to the song has been generally positive, with Entertainment Weekly calling it a "fiery kissoff"[2], The Guardian calling it "pleasingly understated" with "D'Angelo vibes,"[3] and The New York Times saying she 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

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

References
  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.
  6. "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  7. "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  8. "2017 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  9. ""Set Me Free"". July 19, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
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