The Living Proof
"The Living Proof" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige for the soundtrack of the 2011 film The Help. The song was later included on her tenth studio album My Life II... [The Journey Continues ]. Blige composed the song along with the film's score composer Thomas Newman as well as Harvey Mason, [Jr.] and Damon Thomas from production team The [Underdogs |The Underdogs]. "The Living Proof" is a traditional power ballad with contemporary R&B elements. The song garnered positive reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its lyrical content and Blige's vocals. It was nominated for the Best Original Song category at the 69th [Golden Globe Awards], but lost to "Masterpiece", performed by Madonna.