HERstory, Vol. 1 is a selection of remixes, hits, featured appearances, and soundtrack contributions dating from 1992 through 1997, the era during which
Mary J. Blige released her first three studio albums. It was released in four configurations: digital, CD, and double LP, as well as octuple 7"s in a carrying case. The track lists differ slightly across formats; only the CD and LP editions are identical. The chart-topping debut "You Remind Me" and
My Life standout "Be Happy" are among a handful of classics represented in original form, but the all-contemporaneous remixes, previously scattered across
What's the 411? Remix and multiple-format singles, are the greater attraction, reminders of why
Blige was justifiably promoted as "The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul." ~ Andy Kellman