Know (song)

"Know" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige, Mark "Sounwave" Spears, and Denisia “Blue June” Andrews and Brittany “Chi Coney” Coney from songwriting duo Nova Wav, while production was helmed by Spears. The song was released as a single on August 8, 2019 and peaked at number 12 on the US Adult R&B Songs.

"Know"
Single by Mary J. Blige
ReleasedAugust 8, 2019
Length3:07
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
  • Denisia Andrews
  • Mary J. Blige
  • Brittany Coney
  • Mark Spears
Producer(s)Sounwave
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"Thriving"
(2019)		 "Know"
(2019)		 "Always"
(2020)

Background

"Know" was written by Blige along with Mark "Sounwave" Spears, and Denisia “Blue June” Andrews and Brittany “Chi Coney” Coney from songwriting duo Nova Wav.[1] Production was overseen by Top Dawg's Spears.[1] The song is built around a sample of the song “Reflections” (1973) by Detroit singer Albert Jones which lays the groundwork for the thumping beat and is looped throughout the song.[2] Words by Jones open the song.[2]

Track listing
Digital download[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Know"3:07

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Know."[1]

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[4] 12

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref
United States August 8, 2019 Digital download Republic Records
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References
  1. Know (Media notes). Mary J. Blige. Republic. 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. Veekens, Danny (August 13, 2019). "The Backbone of Mary J. Blige's 'Know'". tracklib.com. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  3. "Mary J. Blige – Know". iTunes Store (US). May 8, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  4. "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2020.

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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