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Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love” is the most influential vocal performance of all-time.

May 15, 2020

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In May of 1990 Long Island native Mariah Carey “realized a dream, and visualized the love that came to be“. “Vision of Love,” her “first single – ever,” was released in advance of her self-titled debut album. “Vision of Love” spent 4 weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 that summer, the longest run of any song that year. Lyrically “Vision of

In Depth·Music·Then

Aretha Franklin’s Young, Gifted & Black is a Masterpiece

Young, Gifted & Black: The Queen On The Throne 45 years ago Aretha Franklin was at her peak. 3 major events mark this era: First, her show stopping 1971 performances at the Fillmore West in San Francisco helped expose her to a brand new audience. Second, her game-changing 1972 gospel

Twenty years ago, Mariah Carey had a “Fantasy” that changed pop music forever

September 12, 1995. The year was 1995. Mariah Carey was undoubtedly one

15 flows: Remembering Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes

Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes tragically passed away in a car accident in Honduras

‘Ashanti’ 15 Years Later: The Princess of Murder Inc. Reigns

April 2, 2017

For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Music·Then

Rewind back to 2001. Hip Hop and R&B collaborations were at an all time peak in popularity. Murder Inc was the record label spearheading a major part of this movement with their star act Ja Rule. It made sense to expand, and sign a female R&B singer. Paring an established Ja

Strange Relationship: Prince’s Sign o’ the Times

March 31, 2017

Featured·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Then

“Isn’t it a shame, this ain’t a movie?” Though he was already an indomitable musical force, by 1986, Prince Rogers Nelson was at a crossroads. Two years removed from the gargantuan success of Purple Rain, music journalists were rather indifferent towards his follow-up album, 1985’s Around The World in A Day.

The “Eternally 12” Reasons the Lambily Loves Mariah Eternally

March 27, 2017

Featured·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Now

It’s a special occasion! Mimi’s emancipation! Well not really.. but it is her ANNIVERSARY! Yes, Mariah Carey’s anniversary (not a birthday, dahhhling!) is reason for us to celebrate and get festive. Today we want to give you guys 12 of the reasons why Queen Mariah is EVERYTHING to her #Lambily.

Michelle Williams released first solo single “Heard a Word” 15 years ago

March 12, 2017

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

March 12, 2002. After announcing that Destiny’s Child would go on a hiatus to pursue solo projects, many assumed it was the beginning of the end for the group. Much to the dismay of naysayers, the ladies of Destiny’s Child and their manager, Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles, promised the group

Destiny’s Child released ‘This is the Remix’ 15 years ago today!

March 11, 2017

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

March 12, 2002. In late 2001/early 2002, Jennifer Lopez’s music career hit its peak thanks to the release of a series of remixes. These hits spawned the release of a remix album in February 2002, briefly reviving the notion of the “remix album.” While not a new concept (Janet Jackson, for example,

Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”: Still T-C-B After 50 Years

February 14, 2017

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24-year old Aretha Franklin walked into Atlantic Recording Studios on February 14, 1967. In her pocket, she held a new arrangement of Otis Redding’s 1965 hit “Respect”. 50 years later, Aretha Franklin’s cover of “Respect” is not only her signature song, but the song of a movement and generation. Let me

The Bible of Neo-Soul: Erykah Badu’s ‘Baduizm’

February 11, 2017

1997·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Music·Then

February 11, 1997. Before she told ya to call “Tyrone,” before she was the “Bag Lady,” before she got up from her “Window Seat” and showed her whole ass, Erykah Badu introduced herself to the world with Baduizm 20 years ago today. For that, the world should be forever grateful. Baduizm in Context Let’s put this

Nippy: A Retrospective

February 11, 2017

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We simply referred to her, as Whitney. For no one before her, or after her, has even come remotely close to her unspeakable ability. To only refer to Whitney Elizabeth Houston as a merely talented singer, would diminish the enormity of what she truly was. Talent is for the common

Oh my god, Mariah Carey, what happened?!

January 1, 2017

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Now

What happened, Mariah?! I’m certain that thought is going through the minds of many people who watched Mariah Carey’s New Year’s Eve performance just before the ball dropped. I’m also certain that the majority of the people who clicked this based on the headline are probably hoping to read a scathing

The 19 “97” Albums of 2016

December 31, 2016

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We’re sure everyone can agree that 2016 was not kind to many of our musical legends. However, we hope that everyone can also agree that 2016 did in fact bring us some great music. Whether your thing is Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, or something else, the music world delivered several albums

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Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love” is the most influential vocal performance of all-time.

Aretha Franklin’s Young, Gifted & Black is a Masterpiece

Twenty years ago, Mariah Carey had a “Fantasy” that changed pop music forever

15 flows: Remembering Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes

‘Ashanti’ 15 Years Later: The Princess of Murder Inc. Reigns

Strange Relationship: Prince’s Sign o’ the Times

The “Eternally 12” Reasons the Lambily Loves Mariah Eternally

Michelle Williams released first solo single “Heard a Word” 15 years ago

Destiny’s Child released ‘This is the Remix’ 15 years ago today!

Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”: Still T-C-B After 50 Years

The Bible of Neo-Soul: Erykah Badu’s ‘Baduizm’

Nippy: A Retrospective

Oh my god, Mariah Carey, what happened?!

The 19 “97” Albums of 2016

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