Mary J Blige - No More Drama (Live) (Later with Jools Holland 2002)

Mary J Blige - No More Drama (Live) (Later with Jools Holland 2002)

[@adriannemorse9720]

Such an emotional singer, best song for her.😊

[@mazzy1959]

One of the best live performances EVER ❤

[@bennyboyrobbo]

Can we just all love the drummer jumping out of his seat at around 3:39.

[@bmewsed288]

She moved them all!

[@bpooboi]

It happens. I find myself jumpin around the kit. Got that feeling. But I'm not good at playing. Always amazing watching real musicians get into it like that

[@irvingpearson397]

Yes, twice

[@melmel24247]

He was LOVINGGGGG IT 😂

[@bernarddodd9788]

I remember playing this to my daughter when she was 10; i thought it would be a generic kitchen dance. Her mouth opened, she asked me to sit down and listen. She would often bang this out in her teens and her mates. A true soul song. Thank you Mary, for being a true part of our family soul.

[@TheAlfredPlatform]

This has been off youtube for years and Im so glad someone put it back up. This is one of the most emotive performances I've ever seen. This song is literally a prayer

[@elyuw]

You’re welcome.

[@tiana1017]

I ENJOYED THE LIVE VERSION SHE DID FOR VH1 DIVAS BETTER

[@tiana1017]

CHECK OUT Mary J Blige - Rainy Dayz (w/ Whitney Houston) and "No More Drama (live in 2002) SCROLL DOWN TO 515MIN MARK, SHE WENT ALL OUT ON THAT ONE

[@ivanhoe6366]

Yes, I recorded it off here a few years ago just before it disappeared, best version ever. 😎

[@kellyanneshereck1421]

I checked out the 1st time I heard this song in 2002. Alive or not, Mary gave me permission to scream the same words. Regardless of the calendar you use as a metric, it is 2002 America, for a hopeless Chicago woman bearing my name.

[@electricaltimelapsetest5713]

Could be one of the best live performances of all time

[@veganvocalist4782]

YES because this is a prayer , true Gospel , man the tears are flowing , gunna keep coming back to this one , she's something else

[@lage1984]

yes, so good

[@tiana1017]

I ENJOYED THE LIVE VERSION SHE DID FOR VH1 DIVAS

[@tiana1017]

CHECK OUT Mary J Blige - Rainy Dayz (w/ Whitney Houston) and "No More Drama (live in 2002) SCROLL DOWN TO 515MIN MARK, SHE WENT ALL OUT ON THAT ONE

[@adebinthekitchen385]

It think so too. She inspired her band, the back up singers even applauded her, and I was left in a flood of tears.

[@monicabrowne888lionvictory]

I felt every powerful nuance of Miss Mary Bilge's performance. Absolutely Phenomenally Brilliant. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@adamlock1285]

Its easily one of the most powerful performances on Later. What an amazing singer she is. Brings you to tears at times.

[@janeleaving]

I saw this when i was 12, Mary J was inspirational for me, shivers still watching this. ❤

[@owenwilson4269]

You can see the musicians feeding off the energy Mary is bringing as the song builds and the backing singers are clapping her at the end of the song. This performance is very special.

[@pinty56]

I love this song so much & also watching the back up singers ❤

[@paulotavares9357]

That's how a live performance must be...spiritually out of this world!

[@laurab9867]

I cried the first time, every other time, and I'm crying again. This song is awesome but heart-wrenching... and I'm not the only one who feels like this.

[@YB-bd5sd]

Wonderful song and if you have a reason to cry or not this will make you cry, bring it all to the surface.😂😉🙃❤💯👍

[@laurab9867]

@@YB-bd5sd ❤️ 👍

[@EgoB]

best performance ever

[@shirleywilliams3052]

No you are not, Mary's pain really comes out in this particular song. Wow!

[@JimmyBBoyMF]

Trust me!

[@jayrickards8395]

Never forgotten this performance on the TV. Absolutely one of the best ever performances by any artist. Impossible to sing like that if you’ve not had real pain. MJB is incredible ♥️

[@carolwilliams8840]

I truly believe people were delivered from oppression through this song. This was not a performance. This was an anointed moment in time. Some years ago I adopted this as my anthem. I went back to school and got my Bachelors Degree and got serious about my business. Thanks Mary for letting God use you.

[@TinaReggie]

Congrats on getting your degree. 🎉 This is my theme song, too. Only it's my own mind that creates the drama. Severe anxiety. I'm going to be okay one day soon. God is my guide. Anyway....maybe TMI but everyone has their issues and can relate to Mary's drama or their own.

[@miss-astronomikal-mcmxcvii]

Congrats, Carol 👏👏👏 May God bless you all the days of your life. :)

[@phoenixplanet7090]

Wow congratulations 🥳 more blessings 💜💜💜

[@mangoyacho]

@carolwilliams8840 I have just come across your very inspiring post. Congratulations for your commitment to life long learning! Yes indeed MJB's No More Drama is very empowering.

[@swisschoklate736]

This song was bcuz of what Diddy put her thru and the audacity for him to ask her to put him in the video!!! I was so mad cuz I knew it wasn’t her choice out of her hands and HE DID SHOOT THAT WOMAN !

[@Chrisamusic1]

It's an astonishing piece of live music. Beautifully played and sung. Love the resolute and strong backing vocalists holding it all together while Mary rolls out her soul. If you don't shed a tear at this, then count yourself lucky; you have obviously had no drama in your life.

[@BobbyManford]

This is an outstanding performance, wow, absolutely breathtaking. Even the backing singers looked impressed by MJB

[@z1kon974]

Mary J is in my opinion one of the best female artists of all time. So good and her performances are always so incredibly powerful.

[@jamesnewport150]

Rememeber watching this live , one of the most memorable performances I have ever seen, stuck with me ever since, always great to see it again.

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

Same.

[@andrewcowan2207]

Simply no words The whole band is just tight, tight tight! Towards the end the backing singers start to smile as they know they have just been part of something very special. I have been watching this every so often from the first time I saw it on Later. It never gets old!

[@riverreasteve]

Love the expressions on the faces of the Backing Singers at the end of the video - even they appear to be saying "Wow, where did that performance come from?"

[@anitadarnell5232]

River Rea Steve Yes,the backing singers appear more and more joyful as Mary cranks up her performance. Their expressions seem to convey the respect that she rightly deserves. I love it!

[@ashleycooper4466]

Jill Scott singing backing vocals!

[@arthurinuk]

@@ashleycooper4466 That's what I thought!

[@itrollthetrolls28]

@@ashleycooper4466 That is not Jill Scott

[@MrRoadie36]

Noticed the same.

[@mattsephton]

Wow. Every bit as phenomenal today as it was watching it back in 2002.

[@mliberton]

Of all the live versions of this song this is by far the best. Mary J. shows us her heart. Love MJB.

[@ElectronicPleasure]

This is an old video though

[@eacklam]

@@ElectronicPleasure Old, but the best 😊

[@BreCarter-o3e]

I always liked Mary n her music but this song gives me a feeling like no other

[@LibraSkyyy]

This is the best performance of this song Mary has ever done. I've watched countless live performances of this song in particular and this is it. Nothing else comes close.

[@laurab9867]

Yesss... That's why it tears me apart every time.

[@FyahAlex]

Would you put this over the Grammy performance? No right or wrong answer...this one was VERY good!

[@ElisaMinaya_77]

This song the meaning of it is so anointed 💪💁🏻‍♀️💪

[@SergioSantos-yv1pz]

Man, this is a real artist! This is the real Soul....

[@duckiebrown]

I’m 44. I listen to this weekly and have done since 2002. Never have I heard such raw emotion and talent.

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

Same. Also, her performances at the Ray Charles tribute are also awesome.

[@jaiim1]

Goosebumps

[@diydisco2116]

I’m not really into this type of music, more of a rock fan myself. However, this is one of the most powerful performances I have ever seen. Absolute pure emotion and class

[@patriciadenby8749]

this is my jamm right here i love it true words peace love joy hope❤😊🎵🧚‍♂️❤🤗😇😥🥰🙌🏿👼🧚‍♀️🤩🎵🤷‍♀️😎

[@lavenderfae8585]

I mean, ABSOLUTE QUEEN!!!!! Can you feel that passion? I remember seeing this when it aired on TV and I was just mesmerised. WOWZERS ❤❤❤❤❤

[@leeblackman1990]

Best live performance I’ve ever seen! Bar none

[@bmewsed288]

The single most powerful live performance I have ever witnessed. I don't know that anyone else would be strong enough to deliver THAT performance. Her backing singers were rocked too. I have never forgotten it and never will. Mary J Blige's ancestors sang through her that night and, boy, did she do them proud!!

[@rossellinirossicalrossc3507]

I’m so fucking happy this was put back on KZbin !!

[@chrisseager1820]

This live version just moved me to tears. I'm 45 now and I loved this over 20 years ago but never really understood why. I've been sober from addictions since for a while. And I'm going into rehab shortly for childhood trauma, to heal more, for the sake of me, my wife and kids. Love to all❤

[@talon3684]

CHILLS. MY GOD. CHILLS. FELT IT IN MY BLOOD. Love it when she slays this song live.

[@billysweeney3443]

This is unparalleled in terms of emotions. Mary J reaches England and every part of the world.

[@Netflix999]

I loved not wisely but too well

[@judywebb8257]

Best performance of all time. Saw it live and felt the spirit of my ancestors. Lol. Love Mary J

[@veegod435]

RIP Shanquella.. i dont know you but you have truly touched my heart...

[@NN-fo1xo]

This song is like a real exorcism😱 And I need that once a week🤣

[@melmel24247]

Preaccchhh

[@laurab9867]

LOL

[@cherrysnow8940]

I’m fucking depressed and I come through your comment and I’m laughing, hate you in a good way 😩😂😂😂😂

[@kylewoolfolk9065]

As bad as what you said is ppl understand what you said lol

[@joycenierman6225]

That performance came from deep down inside of her. It took over her SOUL. One of her very best ! BRAVO !!!

[@paulasymonds7979]

Best EVER 🌟

[@nictawandaful]

Mary & Fantasia are two of the most powerful soulful packed women of our time. This performance embodies heart and soul America needs. Beautifully sang🙌🏾and the music, background singers, stage presence♥️ love it always with Mary

[@jadadams1]

Between this, the Grammys 2002, and Family Affair on Later.MJB is it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@anitadarnell5232]

Singing from her soul ,for sure.

[@stewarthannah7478]

Who is THAT drummer? Off the CHAIN!!!

[@jameshaggis4434]

Literally the best performance of all time, any genre, any time, any place, words can not do justice.

[@charlotterussell]

agree

[@bpooboi]

That bridge and outro is where it's at man. So hard

[@lavernebell6274]

This song has been in my life for a long time. I need to hear it now and then to wake me up, to realise that I can live without pain. ❤

[@dr.deannaellis-chopin7433]

No queen, No queen...GODDESS! Magnificent!

[@charlesgreen3498]

I respect Mary as a legit singer after watching this . She snapped.

[@jjgbg222]

Can't help but cry when I watch this. Think of of me dear gone brother. No more pain bro. Love you.

[@ludom8653]

Always come back to this show for the powerful, goosepumping, heartbreaking, tears bringing climax from 3:58 till 4:48... I'm not a believer but OMG what a prayer...

[@d0cn0tes]

Ludovic Mercier Brother I feel the same way. Had my eyes watery when I first saw it. Are those kids in the UK soulless ?

[@lucybunwa5833]

FRRRR she caught the holly spirit

[@brapsquatch]

@@lucybunwa5833 Me either and Amen! :)

[@shhh3185]

@@d0cn0tes They're just very reserved unless the drinks are pouring. Once drunk, they are romantic and emotionally sloppy poets. (I used to live & perform there.)

[@itrollthetrolls28]

You’re confused. Are you still confused a year later? How can you not be a believer but say “ OMG” what a prayer “?

[@jimbo6693]

God almighty you can feel the emotion in this performance. Hairs standing up on the back of my neck. Absolutely beautiful, soulful performance 💯. She drained her soul on this one. A true queen of soul music. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cat-helen]

I am sure that this song has been a healing mantra for many . . .

[@yvejenkins1299]

Having this played at my funeral

[@popinjay3000]

I watched this 20 years ago..its never left me

[@cathoare8935]

This song is like an exorcism... All the pain, drama, overwhelming complex feelings gets validated, has an empowering voice and declared that it has to leave

[@gerardmcnamara521]

masterpiece

[@gemmastaines5706]

All Hail Mary J!! For what we have just witnessed, may we all feel truly grateful!

[@ЕкатеринаМирзоева-у4т]

When she says " i dont wanna cry no more " "and " i choose to win " i feel like crying. Im 32 years

[@mustafakhaliqi4934]

Lots of love from Afghanistan 🇦🇫

[@neshay9641]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pierremaldonado7447]

the drummer is amazing

[@philipbarrow9504]

I remember watching this show and feeling like I'd witnessed mary j praying to God for peace and believe she meant it with her whole soul

[@tazmitchell6005]

This is my absolute favorite performance of the queen delivering no more drama. So glad this was reposted been looking for it

[@tazmitchell6005]

@Maria Seidi yea I like that one too but its something about this one. Either way she always deliver

[@tazmitchell6005]

@Maria Seidi Hey love nice to meet u I've always wanted to travel the world and Germany is one place I would like to visit. I totally agree with u she's definitely gotten me through a lot with her gift even as a man.

[@tazmitchell6005]

@Maria Seidi IKR this pandemic is putting a damper on everything. And I apologize my sister. Africa is my number one spot I would like to go. These times are really different. Its scary to go anywhere now. I know we are not supposed to live in fear but there's always something every other decade that has been put out in the air to attack man kind.

[@OpheliaNL]

The Grammy version is my favourite. She doesn't go off script as much as here or the Pepsi Festival one but she hits all the notes. It's amazing.

[@reeva1665]

I think this could be one of the greatest live performances ever recorded. The most heartfelt and raw performance I ever watched. I remember recording it onto a VHS tape and taking it up to visit a mate in Aberdeen - a great musician in his own right. It had the same effect on him as it did with me. He was moved to tears after witnessing the artist bravely bearing the depths of her soul, purging herself of a lifetime of agony and pain. This is a woman exorcising her psychological, emotional and physical demons in a moment of triumphant, defiant and spiritual transcendence. I don't believe you can call it a performance. I believe we are watching the metamorphosis of an artist in the flesh. Mary J sacrificed everything of her herself and exposed the inherent vulnerability and strength of the human spirit for the betterment of humanity .God bless her.

[@FrankDohn]

Every time I get goosebumps and I'm nearly cryin' because this is 100 percent with every word and tone how I feel. It touches you directly in your heart in seconds the song starts

[@andrewwhite2503]

This was Trevor Nelson's pick of best ever performance. It truly is.

[@Netflix999]

Watch Dame Shirley Bassey singing The Living Tree live 😮

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

​@Netflix999 No, because we're talking about Mary J Blige dude.

[@bpooboi]

Now this is a fantastic production

[@alexmelli8253]

Man, someone put this back up… iconic performance that disappeared. Kudos to whoever put it back.

[@elyuw]

@@alexmelli8253 You’re welcome.

[@MancBing]

I agree. And it just popped up on my feed out the blue. Thanks.

[@TheIkaraCult]

Mary always lives up to expectations

[@cyclesmoking]

One of the most moving, emotional, powerful & amazing live performances that I have ever seen! It was like Mary was possessed by the spirit of her soul. Just incredible! I come back often to watch.

[@sodacool7783]

Mary .J Bilge pump up the volume and qualified the best thing about being able too many people 5hànķ

[@jimmysavage9061]

Imagine the poor soul who had to follow that. Jesus help us, she is on a totally different level. Absolutely dynamite

[@di4085]

Actually it was the Holy Spirit in her that took over.

[@tiana1017]

CHECK OUT Mary J Blige - Rainy Dayz (w/ Whitney Houston) and "No More Drama (live in 2002) SCROLL DOWN TO 515MIN MARK, SHE WENT ALL OUT ON THAT ONE

[@isidrocr1248]

Guau, esto es poner pasión, que fuerza. Es imposible no emocionarse al oír esta maravillosa interpretación. Grande Mary

[@notyourbusiness6615]

Wow wow wow and wow!! İf anyone never understands music, emotions and talent,then Mary is that girl to teach them❤

[@robinmassenburg6691]

The best live performance ever!!!!!!

[@princeloren86]

I love the respect and admiration the industry still has for Mary. She’s everywhere from fashion shows, award shows and any major celebrity event. She deserves it all.

[@jonathanamer7032]

One of the greatest live performances ever. Incredible.

[@naomiwilcox5748]

She left it all on the stage!! You go gurl ❤️!!

[@carolynjanesutton4932]

I remember seeing this show. I had never heard Mary before. I couldn't take my eyes off her. This touched me so deeply. It still does. So real. Amazing. Thank you. 🌻.

[@Timrobrus]

I remember watching this when it was first shown and being totally blown away. I still am. ‘Family Affair’ from the same show is almost as good too

[@green-crocs-fixes1520]

Just watched this on BBC2 Fantastic Mary J 💚.

[@charlenewilliams546]

Hands down the greatest performance by Mary J Blige.

[@karlatkinson4397]

That's one hell of a performance.

[@NewTownKing01]

Still my favourite Jools Holland performance by far!! The Queen of Hip Hop Soul ladies and gentlemen.

[@ianrobson9601]

Only the cream appear on Joolz Holland

[@phylistoliver487]

❤❤Wow Alot soul in that song Mary J. Peace & Love Sexyp

[@christinecauseimanevilcar4073]

I cry everytime

[@jamieb3071]

Holy smokes, her performance just rocked my soul.

[@kerryholland4822]

As a woman, it’s so satisfying seeing a woman free her wild emotions like that, with so much power and no hesitation. So cathartic

[@Jessica-tt4ld]

This song still gets me in my feels

[@mosorio5575]

From time to time I come to check this performance out: it's not just a performance you put on as background music, she pulls you in and she delivered both a performance and her soul here. Just bare. Truly one of a kind, not a vocal diva per se but she's real in a way that I've rarely seen. Thank you for the upload.

[@paulr8879]

The best performance on Jules Holland show ever - challenge anyone to show me one better!

[@thelocalgardener]

Speechles. Absolutely breathtaking!

[@PearlieGlosson-i5s]

🎉🎉🎉 although it's been 3 years ago that always will be my song go ahead and Mary J❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mvelomt6015]

My goodness!! Ive never cried like this while watching a performance 😭😭😭😭😭😭 i loved it! So powerful

[@billmuir4897]

Absolutely magnificent. Mary J obliged ❤

[@rogerdearing8392]

Beautiful MaryJ ain't no doubt she's on top form here .. xx

[@d0cn0tes]

The musicians, background singers, along with a well written song by James Harris & Terry Lewis, and, of course, the magnificent, soulful voice of Mary J Blige--Brilliant !!!!

[@zoeshipley6900]

Oh come on this is amazing ❤

[@alfredallram1815]

Now I have seen this 200 times and still cannot believe it. I alone will play it up to 1 million.