'' Love & Life '' was released to positive reception from music critics , who applauded Blige 's vocal performances and her collaboration with Combs on most of the songs . Commercially , it became her second album to debut at the top of the US '' Billboard '' 200 chart with 285,298 copies album-equivalent units . Though less successful than its predecessor '' No More Drama '' ( 2001 ) , the album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA . Internationally , it entered the top ten in Canada , Sweden , Switzerland , and the United Kingdom . '' Love & Life '' also received numerous accolades , earning Blige her first nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 46th Grammy ceremony
46th Grammy ceremony
46th Annual Grammy Awards
Love & Life (Mary J. Blige album)