"Everything" is notable for its masterful use of sampling, which gives the track a familiar yet fresh "romantic jeep cruiser" feel. The song primarily samples or interpolates:
: It also reached the top ten in the Netherlands and the top twenty in New Zealand . Music Video Mary J. Blige Everything
(1973) by James Brown : Contributes to the track's rhythmic grit. "Everything" is notable for its masterful use of
(1996) by Twinkie Clark : Additional vocal/lyric elements. Chart Performance and Recognition Mary J. Blige Everything
(1971) by The Stylistics : Provides the core melodic foundation.