Mary J. Blige revealed that she was offered Umbrella before Rihanna but turned it down because she didn’t think her fans would connect with it
Mary J. Blige has revealed she turned down the chance to record Rihanna’s 2007 smash Umbrella. The R’n’B icon says the track — written by Jay‑Z alongside producers Tricky Stewart and Kuk Harrell, with additional contributions from The‑Dream — was offered to her first, but she ultimately felt it wasn’t the right fit. Speaking on the 7PM…