Mary J. Blige Proves She Is "The Living Proof"

Mary J. Blige has been through many trials and tribulations in her storied career, some of them documented and others well hid behind the scenes. The New York native draws upon such experiences to be the motivational force behind the song and video for "The Living Proof," which serves as the theme track to the dramatic comedy "The Help," opened in theatres last night.
Based on the No.1 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name by Kathryn Stockett, the new Disney's drama is set in the Civil Rights-era South and tells the story of a white woman and two black maids who form a bond while working on a secret writing project together that puts them all at risk. When Blige saw film, she was so moved that a song began pouring out of her soul. "I wanted to be involved with this film, because I think we need to encourage each other more, we are here to tell a story. The beautiful thing about these women is that they were very smart. To speak to so many women with this song means a lot to me," Grammy-winning singer said.
Produced by the Underdogs, the bold R&B/Soul chanteuse belts out in her soulful tone, and channels her inner strength to sing about letting go and moving forward. Blige has endured a long, long journey, but she continues to carry on with her latest release "The Living Proof." She reassures listeners that she is 'living proof' that even if life seems painful at times there is a reason to smile. Confident that her best days are right in front of her, Blige knows where she is going because of where she has been. Soulfully connected to the emotional lyrics, she admits that nothing about her life has been easy but she is ready to carry on.
The Queen of R&B sings her heart out in this new video for "The Living Proof," which features shots of Blige belting out the song's inspirational lyrics interspersed with clips from the movie. In the visuals, Blige, dressed in a coral blouse and white blazer, is featured singing the song, - written for the movie's character Aibileen Clark, a maid living in Jackson, Miss., in the '60s - in front of a microphone while a man gingerly taps away at the piano keys behind her. Throughout the clip, scenes from the film, which stars Viola Davis as Aibileen, are also showcased. Becoming a powerful black woman isn't easy, and Ms. Blige is living proof of that.