Mario M.

No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House

September 6, 2015

For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Retrospectives·Then

After silencing doubters and naysayers with her 1992 “MTV Unplugged” show and proving her commercial prowess when her live recording of “I’ll Be There” became a #1 hit, Mariah Carey returned in 1993 securing her then-longest stay at #1, with “Dreamlover.” The lead single from her 3rd studio album, “Music Box,” premiered in July 1993. “Dreamlover” was co-written and co-produced

Featured·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

Mariah Carey’s ‘Daydream’ still enraptures

It was October 3, 1995 when Sony released Mariah Carey’s fourth studio album, “Daydream.” Mariah was at the peak of her career in 1995: the “Music Box” (1993) album had broken her through a lot of international markets she hadn’t conquered before and “Merry Christmas” (1994) had become yet another

The Reigning Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul: Mary J. Blige

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul While Hip-Hop saw during the 90s a handful

Music Box: Mariah Carey’s first Diamond Moment

By 1993 Mariah Carey had established herself as the Pop “It” girl

97 Words: “Kiss the Rain” by Billie Myers

July 8, 2023

In 97 Words·Music·THE SUMMER 97

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. If you’re trying to fight the summer heatwave, this is the blast from the past you’ll need. British singer Billie Myers’ “Kiss the Rain” is the perfect song to play after the

97 Words: “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica

June 23, 2023

In 97 Words·Music·THE SUMMER 97

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list here. It’s hard to imagine a classic like “The Boy Is Mine” turning 25 because when you listen to it today, it’s still just as fresh. When it was released, Brandy and

Review: On ‘Dawn FM,’ The Weeknd Shines

January 18, 2022

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

It is still the dawn of 2022, but we already have the right soundtrack for it. The Weeknd delivered it to us in the form of a quiet storm radio playlist as we drive into the year through the depths of night. Perhaps a metaphor of the dark times we’ve

Snowflakes: A Very Toni Braxton Christmas

December 22, 2021

For the Nostalgia·Music·Retrospectives·Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton is one of the most recognisable names and voices in R&B music. In 2001, after some turmoil with her record label and her third album The Heat, she released her Christmas album Snowflakes. It would be more fitting to call Snowflakes a holiday album, or rather, a seasonal/winter

Mariah Carey’s “The Star” Shines On

December 17, 2021

Mariah Carey·Music

In 2017 Mariah Carey was called upon to write and sing the theme song for the animated movie The Star. The Queen of Christmas re-united with Marc Shaiman for this task and the two came up with an epic ballad bearing the same title as the movie. Much has been said

Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 4

December 14, 2021

Music·Playlists

This Christmas season, the staff of THE 97 will be sharing their favorite holiday songs via our new 97 Minutes of Christmas Playlist series. Each playlist contains 1 hour and 37~ minutes of Christmas jams personally curated by the staff writer. VOLUME 4, CURATED BY MARIO As a Catholic raised Italian,

“One Child” by Mariah Carey is Another Magical Moment

December 11, 2021

Mariah Carey·Music

For her second Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You, Mariah Carey wrote four new original songs, each reflecting a different side of the Christmas holidays and celebration. The religious aspect of Christmas was covered on “One Child,” Mariah’s first collaboration with the famous score composer and producer Marc Shaiman. Mariah

“Jesus Born on This Day” by Mariah Carey, a Hymn Fit For a King

December 9, 2021

Mariah Carey·Music

One of the three original songs on Merry Christmas is “Jesus Born on This Day.” Mariah wrote the song with Walter Afanasieff keeping in mind the traditional hymns about the birth of Christ. The opening chords immediately set the atmosphere and the lyrics tell us the story of salvation brought

Miss Thang: Monica’s hit-filled debut

July 20, 2020

Artists·For the Nostalgia·Music·Retrospectives

JULY 18, 1995 When Monica released her debut album in 1995, she was the last of the Teen R&B star trinity to release music. Both Aaliyah and Brandy had come out with their albums, Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number and Brandy respectively, in 1994. Monica was introduced to the

97 Words: “Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande

May 22, 2020

Featured·In 97 Words·Music·Reviews

Click here to listen to Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande’s “Rain On Me” It’s almost expected that when a much-hyped diva duet finally drops, it may result in some disappointment. “Rain on Me,” Lady Gaga’s second single from Chromatica and hotly anticipated duet with Ariana Grande, falls victim to this unwritten law of Pop duets.

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Mario M.

No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House

Mariah Carey’s ‘Daydream’ still enraptures

The Reigning Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul: Mary J. Blige

Music Box: Mariah Carey’s first Diamond Moment

97 Words: “Kiss the Rain” by Billie Myers

97 Words: “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica

Review: On ‘Dawn FM,’ The Weeknd Shines

Snowflakes: A Very Toni Braxton Christmas

Mariah Carey’s “The Star” Shines On

Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 4

“One Child” by Mariah Carey is Another Magical Moment

“Jesus Born on This Day” by Mariah Carey, a Hymn Fit For a King

Miss Thang: Monica’s hit-filled debut

97 Words: “Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande

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