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 by Republic Records as a standalone single on August 8, 2019. It peaked at number 12 on the US Adult R&B Songs.

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. Production was overseen by Top Dawg's Spears. 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. Words by Jones open the song.

Critical reception
Erika Marie from HotNewHipHop found that Blige "has always been an artist to take from her real-life circumstances and turn it into the music of triumph, so the soulful "Know" is just another way that the singer attempts to encourage others by sharing her story of overcoming obstacles.n."

Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Know."


 * Denisia Andrews – writer
 * Mary J. Blige – writer
 * Brittany Coney – writer


 * Tony Maserati – mixing
 * Mark Spears – producer, writer