"Good Morning Gorgeous" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige along with Lucky Daye, Tiara Thomas, Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II, and Gabriella "H.E.R." Wilson for her same-titled fourteenth studio album (2022), while production was helmed by Emile and Wilson. A downtempo R&B song, "Good Morning Gorgeous" has Blige singing an ode to loving one's self. A remix featuring additional vocals from H.E.R. was issued in March 2022.
The song was released by 300 Entertainment as the album's lead single on December 3, 2021 along with DJ Khaled-produced "Amazing." It reached number 33 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and became Blige's seventh chart topper on the Adult R&B Songs chart, eventually reaching Gold status in the United States. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, "Good Morning Gorgeous" received three nominations, including Record of the Year, Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.
Critical reception Eric Torres from Clash described "Good Morning Gorgeous" as a "torchy cut" and "quintessential Mary: an anthem of self-love to lift yourself out of the darkness, gilded with fingersnaps, leisurely guitar melodies, and dynamic backing vocals. The song recasts a personal low as a vulnerable, revitalizing pep talk to herself and thus everyone else." Variety critic A.D. Amorosi is the most devastating test of all: a hot-winded ambient whirr where the blues and gospel act as sand and silt. To this, an echo-affected Blige burrows deep into the dos and don’ts of the self’s rights and wrongs before coming up with a mirror’s daily affirmation, and a damn impactful plea for respect."
Accolades +Awards and nominations for "Good Morning Gorgeous" Organization Year Category Result Grammy Awards 2023 Record of the Year Best Traditional R&B Performance Best R&B Song Soul Train Music Awards 2022 Best Song of the Year The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award Best Video of the Year
Chart performance "Good Morning Gorgeous" became Blige's highest-charting song in a decade. In the week of February 26, 2022, it peaked number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100, her highest solo placing since 2009's "I Am." The same week, it also reached the top spot of Billboards US Adult R&B Songs chart. It marked Blige's seventh number-one hit on the chart and would remain four weeks atop the chart. On January 4, 2024, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales over 500,000 equivalent units. It was Blige's first RIAA certification update as a lead act since 2013's A Mary Christmas album.
Music video A music video for "Good Morning Gorgeous" was directed by Eif Rivera and produced by Omar Reynoso for Fatking Films. It premiered online on December 3, 2021.
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Good Morning Gorgeous."
Mary J. Blige – vocals, writer Louis Bordeaux – additional recording Lucky Daye – writer Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II – producer, writer Serban Ghenea – mixing engineer
Jaymz Hardy-Martin III – additional engineering Pat Kelly – recording engineer Ian Kimmel – assistant engineer Tiara Thomas – writer Gabriella "H.E.R." Wilson – background vocals, guitar, producer, writer
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Good Morning Gorgeous" Chart (2021–22) Peakposition
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Good Morning Gorgeous" Chart (2022) Position US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)4
Certifications
Release history + Release history and formats for "Good Morning Gorgeous" Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref Various December 3, 2021Digital download Album version March 24, 2022 Remix version
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