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Butterfly, Fly Away: Mariah Carey’s first emancipation

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September 16, 2014
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September 16, 1997. Seventeen years ago today, Mariah Carey released what is widely considered to be her most creative, introspective, and best, album to date; her “magnum opus.”  Regardless of whether or not you agree with the those definitive statements, there is no denying that 1997’s Butterfly marked a defining moment in Mariah’s life – personally, professionally, and artistically. To

Elicit 1997 … with Savage Garden’s debut album

June 5, 2015
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On March 4, 1997, the Australian pop duo Savage Garden made a splash on the music scene with their self-titled debut album. The duo was comprised of Darren Hayes (vocals) and Daniel Jones (instrumentals). The group’s sound was largely influenced by 80s pop but at the same time, fit perfectly on pop radio
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For the Nostalgia: “Show Me Love” by Robyn

May 18, 2015
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Before most girls knew P!nk as the pink haired soulful badass in 2000, or Mandy Moore as the girl who was missing you like candy in 1999, there was Robyn, a Swedish Pop singer who gained stateside success in the mid 90s.  Robyn worked with renowned and sought after hit maker Max
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Elicit 1997 … with ‘My Way’ by Usher

September 17, 2014
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While Usher technically made his debut at age 16 with his 1994 self-titled album, it was 1997’s My Way that established a 19 year old Usher Raymond as a one of R&B’s most talented and sexiest crossover stars.  Released this week in 1997 (September 16), My Way was the album that introduced Usher to
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The Introduction of Destiny’s Child

September 16, 2014
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Although their self-titled debut wasn’t released until February 1998, it was in the second half of 1997 in which audiences got their first taste of the quartet. With the now fan favourite “Killing Time” being featured on the ‘Men In Black’ soundtrack and their first single, “No, No, No” (featuring Wyclef Jean)
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The Many Forms of Metamorphosis: A review of Mariah Carey’s “Honey” remixes

August 22, 2014
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Starting with 1995’s “Fantasy,” Mariah Carey began to transform her more pop-leaning singles to become full-fledged hip-hop recreations.  In addition, she would also re-imagine the songs in fully re-sung house remixes, which began with 1993’s “Dreamlover.”  Mariah continued this practice with the lead single from Butterfly, “Honey.” While the original
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