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Mario M.

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

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September 6, 2015
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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
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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 of women who gave the genre a breath of fresh air with their fierceness, the R&B world welcomed a different kind of Queen, one that was able to merge two worlds. Mary J. Blige was the woman to
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97 Words: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure”

April 16, 2017
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If you’re suffering from Pop withdrawals, don’t you worry: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure.” Last night at Coachella, Gaga premiered her new Pop single and healed the souls of her fans. After taking on Rock and Acoustic with Joanne, she’s back to her Pop sound. “The Cure” is the breezy, catchy,
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Playlist: Mama Patti Essentials

March 15, 2017
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One cannot be a fan of R&B music and not be familiar with Patti LaBelle. Her iconic voice, her songs and her legendary live performances have defined the history of this genre. It’s simply not acceptable to be unaware of Queen Patti’s material. Miss Patti started her career in the
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Lady Gaga stuns at SuperBowl LI

February 6, 2017
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The event that “little monsters” had been anticipating for years finally arrived last night, when Lady Gaga took the stage for the Halftime Show at the SuperBowl LI in Houston. This Superbowl saw the meeting of the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons and was hailed one of the
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