"You Ain't the Only One" was written by Mary J. Blige along with Patrick "Pat" Kelly, Jezus Rose, Angelo "Doc" Velasquez for her fifteenth studio album Gratitude (2024).
[1] In an interview with People at the evening of her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Blige commented on the song: "I listen to a lot of stories that my fans talk to me about.
"[4] Edward Bowser, writing for Soul in Stereo, called it a "one-two punch of empowerment" that reminded him "of something from an 80s sitcom, and that's not a diss – sure, the song's themes are a bit heavy, but the upbeat lyrics provide a lot of hope, and Mary has always danced through her pain.
"[6] Released on October 18, 2024 as the second single to precede parent album Gratitude,[7] "You Ain't the Only One" debuted at number 43 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in the week ending January 18, 2025.
[10] With nine Adult R&B chart toppers, "You Ain't the Only One" moved Blige into a tie with singer Charlie Wilson for the third-most number-one hits only after Alicia Keys and Toni Braxton.