Cry - Music - Mary J. Blige - Not Gon

The song earned a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1997.

The song aligns perfectly with the character Bernadine (played by Angela Bassett) in the film. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon Cry - Music

The chorus serves as a turning point. Instead of wallowing in sorrow, she chooses emotional strength ("I'm not gon' cry, I'm not gon' shed no tears"). The song earned a Grammy nomination for Best

A slow, mid-tempo groove driven by a heavy bassline and crisp percussion. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon Cry - Music