"Love &amp; 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. 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 &amp; Life" also received numerous accolades, earning Blige her first nomination for Best Contemporary R&amp;B Album at the 46th Grammy ceremony.