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Vincent Anthony
Vincent Anthony
Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)
Top 5: Janet Jackson’s “Damita Jo”
97-Hour Review: On “eternal sunshine,” Ariana Grande proves herself
Review: “yes, and?” by Ariana Grande
From 2004 to 2023, Beyoncé’s Tour Grosses Rise 3,000%
Mariah Carey and the Catalyst of “Caution”
Taylor Gray talks new single “Crisis,” announces EP
97 Words: “Sweetheart” by Jermaine Dupri & Mariah Carey
97 Words: “Get on the Bus” by Destiny’s Child
Playlist: Music Box (Mariah’s Version)
97 Words: “Low Key” by Ciara
97 Words: “I Get Lonely (TNT Remix)” by Janet Jackson & BLACKstreet
Review: “JEANS” by Jessie Reyez & Miguel
97 Words: “It’s All About Me” by Mýa & Sisqó
97 Words: “Phenomenal” by Janelle Monáe & Doechii
97 Words: “Lost Ones” by Lauryn Hill
Review: “Paint the Town Red” by Doja Cat
Queen Latifah
97 Words: “Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)” by Queen Latifah
97 Words: “JEALOUSY” by Offset & Cardi B
97 Words: “Gimme Some More” by Busta Rhymes
97 Words: “Players (DJ Saige Remix)” by Coi Leray & Busta Rhymes
Beenie Man,
97 Words: “Who Am I” by Beenie Man
Review: “Whine” by Mýa & Bounty Killer
“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith Turns 25
97 Words: “Miami” by Will Smith
K-POP
97 Words: “K-POP” by Travis Scott, Bad Bunny & The Weeknd
97 Words: “The Cup of Life” by Ricky Martin
97 Words: “PROVENZA (REMIX)” by KAROL G & Tiësto
97 Words: “Heaven’s What I Feel” by Gloria Estefan
97 Words: “Padam Padam” by Kylie Minogue
97 Words: “Ray of Light” by Madonna
97 Words: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus
It's Not Right But It's Okay
97 Words: “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” by Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston's Greatest Live Performances
Nippy is 60: Whitney Houston’s Greatest Live Performances
97 Words: “Boy’s a liar, Pt. 2” by PinkPantheress & Ice Spice
97 Words: “Body Do” by Chlöe
97 Words: “With Me (Part I)” by Destiny’s Child
97 Words: “Terms and Conditions” by Mahalia
97 Words: “Are You That Somebody” by Aaliyah
97 Words: “cut” by Tori Kelly
97 Words: “Trippin'” by Total
97 Words: “Water Slide” by Janelle Monáe.
Playlist: What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts!
97 Words: “What’s It Gonna Be?!” by Busta Rhymes & Janet Jackson
97 Words: “Attention” by Doja Cat
97 Words: “Top of the World” by Brandy & Ma$e
Review: “Passport Bros” by Bas & J. Cole
97 Words: “Can I Get A…” by JAY-Z, Amil & Ja Rule
97 Words: “on the street” by j-hope & J. Cole
97 Words: “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys
Review: “Seven” by Jung Kook & Latto
97 Words: “Hit ‘Em With da Hee” by Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim & Mocha
Review: “Talk to Me Nice” by Tinashe
97 Words: “The First Night” by Monica
97 Words: “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” by Sam Smith
97 Words: “Nothing Really Matters” by Madonna
97 Words: “River” by Miley Cyrus
Big Purr: The Debut of Toni Braxton
97 Words: “I Can See You” by Taylor Swift
97 Words: “Crush (Dance Mix)” by Jennifer Paige
97 Words: “Rush” by Troye Sivan
97 Words: “Outside” by George Michael
97 Words: “Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa
97 Words: “Spice Up Your Life” by The Spice Girls
97 Words: “Fly Girl” by FLO feat. Missy Elliott
97 Words: “Too Close” by Next
97 Words: “Kiss the Rain” by Billie Myers
97 Words: “GLU” by Usher
97 Words: “Nice & Slow” by Usher
97 Words: “Ghetto Supastar” by Pras, Mya & Ol’ Dirty Bastard
97 Words: “Float” by Janelle Monáe
97 Words: “Go Deep (Timbaland/Missy Remix)” by Janet Jackson
97 Words: “missin u” by Tori Kelly
97 Words: “So Into You” by Tamia is a Timeless Classic
97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson
97 Words: “Inevitable” by Shakira
97 Words: “Sure Thing” by Miguel
97 Words: “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz
97 Words: “Giddy Up!” by Shania Twain
97 Words: “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain
97 Words: “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica
97 Words: “CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX)” by Beyoncé
My All/Stay Awhile video shoot
97 Words: “My All/Stay Awhile” by Mariah Carey
Review: “Cheat” by Mahalia feat. JoJo
97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson
Ranked: Kelly Clarkson’s “chemistry,” so far
Review: “i hate love (feat. Steve Martin)” by Kelly Clarkson
Mariah Carey, Master of “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”
97 Words: “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” by Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar
97 Words: Kelly Clarkson’s “favorite kind of high”
Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”
Ms. Jackson, Damita Jo, and Janet. — “Together Again” on Tour
#Beautiful by Mariah Carey video still
“#Beautiful,” Mariah Carey’s Summer Hit That Got Away
With “Endless Summer Vacation” Miley Cyrus Turns a Skeptic Into an Admirer
Madonna’s ‘American Life’ at 20
VH1 Divas Live: A Life-Changing Show
Rihanna “Lift Me Up” Song Review
‘Stripped’ Is Christina Aguilera’s Magnum Opus
Beyonce’s Renaissance: The 24 Hour Review
Anastacia’s Freak Of Nature Was A Turning Point
Aretha Franklin’s ‘Sweet Passion’ Yielded Mixed Results
Melanie Fiona’s The MF Life- Album Retrospective
The Electrifying Aretha Franklin: Aretha’s Sophomore Album
Cher’s ‘Living Proof’ Turns 20 – Retrospective
Review: ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ by Mary J. Blige
night call
Review: ‘Night Call’ by Years & Years
Janet Jackson: The Deep Cuts Playlist
Janet Jackson: Unbreakable, Now and Forever
Janet Jackson: The Naked Truth
Aretha Franklin’s Young, Gifted and Black Turns 50
Review: On ‘Dawn FM,’ The Weeknd Shines
Janet Jackson: Pop Music’s Leading Lady
Remembering Aaliyah: A Young Woman Asserting Her Identity
Review: Magic by Nas
Janet Jackson: Demanding Control, Demanding Change
Janet Jackson: From Baby Sister to Woman in Control
Christmas playlists
97 Tracks: Sounds of Christmas Playlist
“Miss You Most,” Mariah Carey’s Searing Seasonal Offering
Snowflakes: A Very Toni Braxton Christmas
Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time is In the Air Again” Through the Years
Review: ‘December Baby’ by JoJo = Christmas Vibes
“When Christmas Comes” Cements Mariah Carey’s Seasonal Crown
8 Days of Christmas
On ‘8 Days of Christmas,’ Destiny’s Child Made Girl Power Festive
Mariah Carey’s “The Star” Shines On
Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 5
Mariah Carey and the Tale of the “Oh Santa” Twins
Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 4
All of Mariah Carey’s Original Christmas Songs, Ranked.
Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 3
“One Child” by Mariah Carey is Another Magical Moment
Review: When Christmas Comes Around… by Kelly Clarkson
“Jesus Born on This Day” by Mariah Carey, a Hymn Fit For a King
In 97 Words: Mariah Carey’s “Lil Snowman”
Christmas playlist
Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 2
Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 1
M!ssundaztood: How P!nk Defined Herself by Defying Expectation
First Listen: “Be Alive” by Beyoncé
First Listen: Mariah Carey’s “Fall In Love at Christmas”
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ADELE: All Her Singles, Ranked From Great to Greatest
Review: Madonna’s Madame X Tour Film Misses The Mark
The Fugees Reunite in New York City For The First Time in 15 Years
Janet Jackson’s 20 Y.O. – Retrospective Review
Aretha Franklin’s Love All The Hurt Away
Concert Review: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Take A Final Bow
Maxwell’s blackSUMMERS’night (2016) – Retrospective
What You See Is What You Sweat: Aretha Franklin’s New Jack Swing and A Miss
Mariah Carey’s Loverboy: A Musical History
The Shadelist: Chronicling Mariah Carey’s shadiest songs
Playlist: Mariah x Jam & Lewis
Review: DMX “Exodus”
Book Review: ‘Checking In’ by Michelle Williams
Celebrating Aretha Franklin’s Aretha Live At Fillmore West
Album Review: DJ Khaled’s Khaled Khaled
Revisiting Aretha: A Woman Falling Out Of Love 10 Years Later
The Hero That 2020 Needed: Mariah Carey
Review: Ava Max “Heaven & Hell”
Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” is Still Just as Sweet
The Ultimate Verzuz Pairing: Mariah x Janet
Teenage Dream: Celebrating Katy Perry’s Pop Confection
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Miss Thang: Monica’s hit-filled debut
The Gift: Beyoncé’s most underrated body of work
Retrospective: Who Is Jill Scott?
Who is Jill Scott? A Timeless Treasure.
“Crybaby,” Mariah Carey’s spiraling serenade
In 2005 The Black Eyed Peas ruled with ‘Monkey Business’
97 Words: “Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
Ranked: Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did It Again”
Mariah Carey’s “Vision of Love” is the most influential vocal performance of all-time.
JoJo, good to know, album cover
Review: JoJo’s ‘good to know’ is what growth sounds like
Mariah Carey’s Charmbracelet: Organizing the Charms
Mariah Carey’s E=MC², ranked
12 Songs by Kelly Rowland to Set the Mood
The Soul of Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi
12 Songs by Janet Jackson to Heal Your Heart
12 Songs by Michelle Williams to Lift Your Spirit
12 Mariah Carey Songs to Soothe Your Soul
10 Aretha Franklin Songs You Need To Hear
Retrospective: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Love. Angel. Music. Baby.’
How Fame became Lady Gaga’s Monster
Mariah Carey’s ‘Caution,’ Ranked.
Destiny Fulfilled, Relived: A Reflection of Sisterhood
Review: Celine Dion shows her ‘Courage’
The Improvisation of Mimi: Mariah Carey + Jimmy Fallon = Surprise!
Review: Lil’ Kim returns with ‘9’
Following Mariah Carey’s Rainbow: A Retrospective
Merry Christmas: The Coronation of Mariah Carey
The 19 “97” Albums of 2018
Review: Ever “Fearless,” Michelle Williams shines with new single
Album review – Rita Ora: the Rise of a “Phoenix”
Mariah Carey commands respect on ‘Caution’
How Mariah Carey’s Lambily found #JusticeForGlitter
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Single Review: “Another Night” Transforms With Alex Christensen & The Berlin Orchestra & Anastacia
Interview: Michelle Williams Revisits ‘Unexpected’
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So Damn Happy: Aretha Franklin Brightens Up
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The 6 Aretha Franklin Albums You Can’t Stream
Music Box: Mariah Carey’s first Diamond Moment
Defining a Voice: Solange and the Hadley St. Dreams
Playlist: A Mariah Carey Song For Every Moment
Single Review: Janet Jackson’s comeback is “Made For Now”
How Lady Gaga’s “The Fame” became a landmark for Pop music
Queen Nicki Minaj Review
Album Review: On Queen, Nicki Minaj Dethrones Herself
Aretha Franklin Made Me.
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Album Review: Boy In Jeans by Ryan Beatty
Concert Review: Janelle Monáe claims her throne at The Anthem
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Concert Review: Shania Twain Impresses Much At Barclays Center
A Declaration of Independence: Mariah Carey’s “Fourth of July”
Dangerously In Love album cover
Beyoncé’s Dangerously In Love: The Debut Blueprint of an Icon
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Concert Reviews: Liam Payne & Harry Styles Go In Different Directions
‘Talk a Good Game’ is Kelly Rowland’s best work – so far
christina aguilera liberation
Album Review: Christina Aguilera “Liberation”
janet. A New Agenda for Miss Jackson
An overview of J. Cole’s new album: K.O.D.
invasion of privacy
Review: ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ Proves Cardi B is Here to Stay
15 Reasons Mariah Carey is Pop’s Most Underrated Songwriter
a rose is still a rose
A Rose is Still A Rose: Aretha Franklin’s 90’s Classic
Song Review: Lil’ Kim’s “Spicy” is Disappointingly Mild
Is Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” An Undercover LGBT Anthem?
new mariah carey album
4 Things I Want From A New Mariah Carey Album
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Album Review: Camila Cabello ‘Camila’
Song Review: Kylie Minogue “Dancing”
Take 2: “OMG Mariah Carey, what happened?” VINDICATION!
The Diva Defense: Mariah Carey is a LEGEND, and a human.
The 19 “97” Albums of 2017
The 19 “97” Singles of 2017
All I Want For Christmas Is… a top 10 hit!
Where Are You Christmas? Mariah Carey’s Unsung Holiday Classic
How “No, No, No” introduced us to Destiny’s Child
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Single Review: Lil’ Kim “Took Us A Break”
With her debut, Kelly Rowland defined herself as ‘Simply Deep’
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‘It’s Britney Bitch’: 10 Years of Blackout
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Album Review: Shania Twain “Now”
Album Review: Tamar Braxton’s a “Bluebird of Happiness”
20 Reasons Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ is a Masterpiece
anastacia evolution
Album Review: Anastacia “Evolution”
Review: The American Pops Orchestra tributes Aretha Franklin
Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ is Music’s Most Underrated Album
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Single Review: Paloma Faith “Crybaby”
...ready for it?
Single Review: Taylor Swift “…Ready For It?”
Cancelling R. Kelly: A Former Fan’s OpEd
Concert Review: Jill Scott gets sexual and political at Kings Theatre
lil kim
Playlist: Lil’ Kim’s Top 20 Features
Kelly Rowland solidified her sound with ‘Ms. Kelly’
The Reigning Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul: Mary J. Blige
A Year in Music: The Class of 2007… A Decade Later
Miguel embodied Williamsburg at its Northside Festival
Hip-Hop’s Queen Supernova: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes
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#MariahPride: Celebrate Your Pride with the Rainbow Queen
mtv unplugged
How Mariah Carey’s MTV Unplugged silenced her critics
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Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’: Her Greatest Vocal Performance
Reflections of Love: In the wake of Manchester bombing…
Beyoncé showed us how to “Work It Out” 15 years ago
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Amerie’s Because I Love It: An Amazing, Under-appreciated, Hard-To-Find Album
15 flows: Remembering Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes
12 reasons Beyoncé’s ‘LEMONADE’ still slays
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Mary J. Blige’s “Share My World”: Mary’s Next Step at 20
From The Beautiful Ones: A Letter to Prince
With ‘Heart to Yours’ Michelle Williams began her journey
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97 Words: Lady Gaga has found “The Cure”
The Emancipation of… Mimi’s Extras
Single Review: Shakira drops new bop, “Me Enamoré”
Celebrating the B’Day Anthology, Beyoncé’s FIRST visual album, at 10
ashanti
‘Ashanti’ 15 Years Later: The Princess of Murder Inc. Reigns
sign o' the times
Strange Relationship: Prince’s Sign o’ the Times
Playlist: The Best of Celine Dion… and Beyond!
The “Eternally 12” Reasons the Lambily Loves Mariah Eternally
The Diana Ross Essentials Playlist
aretha franklin
Playlist: Aretha Franklin’s Deep Cuts
Top 5: Melanie Fiona’s “The MF Life”
Playlist: Mama Patti Essentials
It’s been 10 years since Kelly Rowland had us bumping “Like This”
Michelle Williams released first solo single “Heard a Word” 15 years ago
Destiny’s Child released ‘This is the Remix’ 15 years ago today!
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Remy Ma unleashes “SHEther,” unapologetic, nearly 7-minute Nicki Minaj diss
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The 1975 cover Sade’s “By Your Side”: 97 Words
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Album Review: Fat Joe & Remy Ma are absent for most of Plata O Plomo
Single Review: Selena Gomez teams with Kygo on “It Ain’t Me”
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Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”: Still T-C-B After 50 Years
Perfect Pairing: Beyoncé & Shakira’s “Beautiful Liar” turns 10
The Bible of Neo-Soul: Erykah Badu’s ‘Baduizm’
Nippy: A Retrospective
Single Review: “Chained To The Rhythm” | Katy Perry Gets Political, Presents Party Jam
97 Words: Faith Evans, Notorious BIG, & Snoop Dogg “When We Party”
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Song Review: John Legend & Ariana Grande’s “Beauty and The Beast”
Lady Gaga stuns at SuperBowl LI
Review: Mariah Carey serves ’90s nostalgia with “I Don’t”
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Aretha Franklin’s Young, Gifted & Black is a Masterpiece
Etta James Playlist
Playlist: Etta James Essentials
Dear Black Celebrities, If You Cape for Trump, Stop Using MLK to Justify Your Betrayal.
Oh my god, Mariah Carey, what happened?!
The 19 “97” Albums of 2016
The 19 “97” Singles of 2016
Christmas Sounds Like… These 3 Albums
Album Review: The Weeknd is a motherf*ckin’ “Starboy”
VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night Destroyed the VH1 Divas brand.
Vanessa Williams Live
Vanessa Williams Still Has “The Right Stuff” At Rahway, NJ Show
Alicia Keys’ HERE is a progressive return to form
InFormation: In the Wake of a Terrible Election, Choose Love.
Single Review: Fergie Reminds The World That “Life Goes On”
Meet “Joanne:” Lady Gaga’s most honest album to date
Mad Love, from 13 to 26: The story of JoJo and I
Album Review: Solange Delves Into The Bible of Black Experience To Bring Us A Seat At The Table
J. Cole’s Cole World: The Sideline Story Turns 5
Top 5 Songs: Mariah Carey’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
How Lupe Fiasco kicked down barriers and pushed expectations with Food & Liquor
Fergie: The Dutchess Reigns Supreme 10 Years Later
97 Words: Years & Years “Meteorite”
25 Reasons Why Mariah Carey’s Emotions Still Slays at 25
Celebrating Glitter, Mariah Carey’s Most Underrated Album
Single Review: Gaga is the victim of a “Perfect Illusion”
Happy B’Day: Celebrating Beyoncé’s sophomore album
15 Years Later, Mary J. Blige’s No More Drama Still Reigns
Review: ‘Glory’ by Britney Spears, a glorious return
Our First Adventures with Mimi… 10 years ago!
Album Review: “The Definition of…” Fantasia
JoJo says “Fuck Apologies,” but it’s no break-up song; it’s an anthemic statement of freedom.
Single Review: JoJo says “Fuck Apologies.” on new single with Wiz Khalifa
Where I was when Kelly Rowland declared ‘Here I Am,’ 5 years ago – a fan’s retelling
Single Review: Britney Spears Makes an Eazy Hit with “Make Me”
Spotlight: “Pray You Catch Me (The 1997 Mix)” by AlanMichael
97 Words: ‘Aaliyah’ defined an artist and a summer
InFormation: Dear White People, Recognize Your Black Friends’ Woes.
ESSENCE: Highlights from music’s best festival
Throwback Jam: it’s the “Ladies Night” anniversary!
Single Review: Fergie “M.I.L.F. $”
Beyoncé - 4
For Beyoncé, 4 was a professional and personal triumph
Slate Magazine, You Tried It: Views From the Clickbaited
Black Music Month Spotlight: Phyllis Hyman
Toni Braxton’s Secrets is unforgettable
Concert Review: Aretha Franklin at NJPAC 06/16/16
Black Music Month Spotlight: Bobby Womack
Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable… With Love” at 25
The Post-Formation Hangover: How Beyoncé snatched my life
For The Nostalgia: Alicia Keys’ Songs In A Minor
The 7 Wonders of Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour
Black Music Month Spotlight: Nina Simone
Concert Review: Years & Years at Webster Hall
97 Words: James TW “Naked”
The Purple Print: how Prince left his mark on popular music
45 Years Later: Aretha Franklin’s Live At Fillmore West
Album Review: Mike Posner opens up with ‘At Night, Alone.’
Concert Review: Toni Braxton dazzles at GRAMMY Park
Album Review: ‘VIEWS’ by Drake
Flashback Friday: Fan mail for TLC’s ‘FanMail’
SURVIVOR: Destiny’s Child’s defining album endures
First Impressions: Beyoncé’s ‘LEMONADE’
Celebrating Janet Jackson’s ‘All For You’
On the charts: Week ending 04/15
How Mariah Carey proved her literary prowess via lyrical allusions
How ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite’ helped revolutionize R&B
Happy Anniversary to The Emancipation of Mimi!
Album Review: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Truth’ reaches new heights
Single Review: Maxwell dives back onto the scene in “Lake by the Ocean”
Album Review: K. Michelle has “More Issues Than Vogue”
Playlist: Celebrate Mariah Carey’s Anniversary with her festive upbeat moments
Album Review: ZAYN’s ‘Mind’ goes more than One Direction
Before “I don’t know her”: A true history of Mariah Carey & Jennifer Lopez’s ‘beef’
Single Review: Gwen Stefani’s “Make Me Like You”
97 Words: Janet Jackson’s “What Have You Done For Me Lately?”
Yes, Beyoncé’s “Formation” is a Civil Rights anthem
With “Nasty,” Janet Jackson gave pop music feminism its first beat
This is a story about “Control,” by Janet Jackson
Why I fell in love with Tori Kelly (and you should too)!
In Memoriam: Natalie Cole
The 19 “97” Songs of 2015!
The 19 “97” Albums of 2015!
Aretha Franklin Reminds The World Why She Is Queen at Kennedy Center Honors (VIDEO)
Book Review: The life and career of Timbaland, ‘The Emperor of Music’
97 Words: Pusha T’s ‘King Push- Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude’
Review: YouTube series ‘Got 2B Real’ makes its final comeback with “Got 2B Trill”
97 Words: Frank Sinatra at 100
Mariah Carey sleighs her Christmas Residency at NYC’s Beacon Theater
Album Review: Adele’s ’25’ is picturesque and nearly perfect
EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Kim, Mariah Carey, and more ignite HOT 4 The Holidays
Concert Review: Adele effortlessly captivates Radio City Music Hall for NBC taping
Single Review: Trina’s “F**k Boy” affirms that she’s still Da Baddest
Dissing Beyoncé on the internet? Mama taught us better than that!
Album Review – What’s Inside: Songs From Waitress by Sara Bareilles
Album Review: ‘Storyteller’ by Carrie Underwood
Single Review: Say “Hello” to the slayage; Adele has returned!
Album Review: Demi Lovato becomes more than just Demi-‘Confident’
Single Review: Gwen Stefani’s “Used to Love You” is a return to form
Review: Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ is subtle yet genius
Album Review: Calling All Lovers by Tamar Braxton
Mariah Carey’s ‘Daydream’ still has fans enraptured, 20 years later!
Spotlight: Michael Mott and Loren Allred are a promising pairing to watch
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Get Naked: Lil’ Kim’s ‘The Naked Truth,’ Revisited
With “We Belong Together” Mariah Carey proved “there ain’t nobody better,” and had her Sweet 16th #1!
Single Review: Naughty Boy – “Runnin’ (Lose It All)” ft. Beyoncé & Arrow Benjamin
18 lyrics from Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ that’ll put you in your feelings
Today, celebrate the 18th Anniversary of Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ album!
For The Nostalgia: “Up Jumps Da Boogie” by Timbaland & Magoo
Twenty years ago, Mariah Carey had a “Fantasy” that changed pop music forever
Time can’t erase a song this strong: “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey lingers on, 20 years later!
“Emotions” helped catapult Mariah Carey’s superstardom “higher than the heavens above”
In 1993, “Hero” was yet another #1 for Mariah Carey, but today, it is a timeless classic
EP Review: ‘WILD’ by Troye Sivan
“One Sweet Day” in ’95, Mariah & Boyz II Men created harmony, and the longest-running #1, ever
Mariah Carey was always longing for another taste of #1, “Honey!”
“I’m thinking of”… Mariah Carey’s 13th #1: “My All”
No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House
Jennifer Hudson: What She Can and Can’t Do
Review: “Unbreakable” embodies everything that makes Janet unbreakable
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated: The influence of “Heartbreaker” by Mariah & Jay-Z
Review: Beauty Behind the Madness by The Weeknd
Review: The Cassette Tape ’94 by Teyana Taylor
“Love Takes Time,” but for Mariah Carey, a second #1 hit doesn’t!
Album Review: “Nina Revisited… A Tribute To Nina Simone”
Mariah Carey’s “Someday” was her 3rd #1, and full of shade!
Concert Review: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga live at Radio City Music Hall
How Mariah Carey’s first recorded cover, “I’ll Be There,” became her 6th #1
Lil’ Kim’s The Notorious K.I.M.: 15 Years Later
Album Review: Love Life by Tamia
Single Review: “No Sleeep” by Janet Jackson
Spotlight: “So True” by AlanMichael
Discover Electro-Noir with ‘Goddess’ by BANKS
“I Don’t Wanna Cry” … the ballad of Mariah Carey’s historical fourth #1
Album Review: How Big How Blue How Beautiful by Florence + The Machine
You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette’s classic ‘Jagged Little Pill’
The First Vision: Looking back at Mariah Carey’s debut
Elicit 1997… with Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’
For the Nostalgia: “Nobody” by Keith Sweat
Elicit 1997 … with Will Smith’s ‘Big Willie Style’
Concert Review: Lana Del Rey brought her “Ultraviolence” to Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino
“Don’t Forget About…” Mariah Carey’s 17th #1 single
Elicit 1997… with Michael Jackson’s ‘Blood on the Dancefloor’
Elicit 1997 … with Savage Garden’s debut album
Me. I Am Misunderstood… The Elusive Chronicles of Mariah’s 14th studio album
THROWBACK: Lauryn Hill and Jazmine Sullivan pay tribute to Nina Simone at the Apollo Theater
Through fantasy, Mariah incited “Touch My Body” fever… and her 18th #1!
Listen: Tamar Braxton’s new single “If I Don’t Have You”
Book Review: Life With My Sister Madonna, by Christopher Ciccone
Mariah Carey’s “Thank God I Found You” Is A Time Capsule of 1999
“Say Yes!” and celebrate the one year anniversary of Michelle Williams’ unexpected gospel rebirth
All 19 of Mariah Carey’s #1’s, in-depth.
For the Nostalgia: “Show Me Love” by Robyn
Playlist: For the love of Janet and Mariah
Playlist: Janet Jackson Celebration Soundtrack
Playlist: Ranking the best American Idol alumni, and their best songs
Listen: Melanie Fiona’s new single “Bite The Bullet”
Review: ‘Jackie’ by Ciara
Single Review: “Coffee (F***ing)” by Miguel, featuring Wale
Single Review: Michelle Williams inspires with “Believe in Me” video
Playlist: Solving for “X” in Mariah’s “Infinity” equation
Single Review: Mariah’s comebacks are infinite on “Infinity”
A Definitive Ranking of Mariah’s Infinite #1’s
A Cause for Celebration: 10 years since Mimi’s Emancipation!
Mariah Carey celebrates 25 years with “#1 to Infinity!”
Single Review: “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town
Destiny’s Child reunites to perform Michelle’s “Say Yes” at Stellar Awards
Single Review: “All Day” by Kanye West
Album Review: “Piece By Piece” by Kelly Clarkson
Spotlight: “Lose Control” by Holly Elle
Playlist: An hour with Lady Gaga
Single Review: “I Want You to Know” by Zedd, featuring Selena Gomez
Lady Gaga’s show-stopping Oscars performance
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By Vincent Anthony
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Vincent is the founder of the magazine and has had a strong passion for popular music since, well, 1997! If it's not obvious, his favorite artists include Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, P!nk, and many more. Vincent lives in New York, where he is a high school English teacher, and currently he is pursuing a Master's in Journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
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