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How “No, No, No” introduced us to Destiny’s Child

November 11, 2017

1997·Featured·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

On November 11, 1997, the world was formally introduced to Destiny’s Child. With the release of their debut single “No, No, No” Parts 1 and 2, Destiny’s Child landed on the music scene and scored their first big hit. Thanks to its Part 2, a remix by Fugees frontman Wyclef Jean, the teenage quartet was able to make a name

1997·Featured·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

Butterfly, Fly Away: Mariah Carey’s first emancipation

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

Mary J. Blige’s “Share My World”: Mary’s Next Step at 20

In 1997, Mary J. Blige was on top of the world professionally.

Finding the Free Xone: Janet lets go on The Velvet Rope

October 7, 1997. In the fall of 1997, Janet Jackson released her

Breaking Out of the Cocoon: A look back at the debut of Mariah Carey’s “Honey”

August 13, 2014

1997·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Then

By 1997, Mariah Carey was a household name and an undeniable icon. She was one of pop music’s most successful artists and her influence was undeniable. She made her debut in 1990 with the iconic single, “Vision of Love” and from 1990 on, Mariah released an album every year: But

Elicit 1997 … with ‘Release Some Tension’ by SWV

August 13, 2014

1997·Music·Reviews·Then

This week in 1997, SWV released their 3rd LP Release Some Tension. With the success of their debut album It’s About Time, SVW had established themselves as one of the defining R&B girl groups of the 90s scoring some big hits on the Pop and R&B charts, such as “Weak” and the Michael

Elicit 1997 … ‘No Way Out’ by Puff Daddy & the Family

July 29, 2014

1997·Music·Reviews·Then

When it came to R&B and hip-hop music crossing over in the mid-90s, one need look no further than Bad Boy Records and its pinnacle release, No Way Out, which sold upwards of 7 million copies in the United States. Helmed by Sean Combs, the man with the ever changing stage name

Welcome to EST. 1997!

July 28, 2014

Featured·In Depth

Welcome to the internet’s latest music magazine, EST. 1997. You’re probably wondering, why the name? Well, as the magazine’s founder, its name is personal to me. While I may not have founded the magazine itself until 2014, I established my intense love of music in 1997. For a multitude of

Elicit 1997 … with ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ by Missy Elliott

July 28, 2014

1997·Music·Reviews·Then

One of Rolling Stone’s “100 Best Albums of the 90s”, Missy Elliott’s Supa Dupa Fly put a new spin on female hip-hop. The futuristic sounds and visuals were unlike anything that we were accustomed to hearing or seeing at that time. As well as bringing her into the forefront, this

Elicit 1997 … with the ‘Men In Black’ Soundtrack

July 28, 2014

1997·Music·Reviews·Then

The soundtrack to Men in Black is probably not an album that anyone would think to be significant. However, in the 90s, soundtracks to blockbuster movies were a big deal. Of course, you probably remember the title track and lead single by Will Smith… Not exactly 1997’s finest moment, nevertheless, it was a huge

The Beginning of a Metamorphosis: Mariah Carey’s Daydream

July 28, 2014

Featured·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

Anyone who follows the music scene will tell you that when Mariah Carey released the Butterfly album in 1997, it was a huge deal. The release of that album is considered a big turning point for her from both a personal and career perspective. By September of that year, Mariah

Who runs Girl World?

July 28, 2014

1997·Featured·Music·Then

Before Beyoncé proclaimed that girls “Run the World” with her 2011 hit, she emerged on the scene as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child via 1997’s “No, No, No.” When Destiny’s Child made their entry into the pop stratosphere, girls were indeed running the world – however, Destiny’s Child weren’t

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1997 - Page 3

How “No, No, No” introduced us to Destiny’s Child

Butterfly, Fly Away: Mariah Carey’s first emancipation

Mary J. Blige’s “Share My World”: Mary’s Next Step at 20

Finding the Free Xone: Janet lets go on The Velvet Rope

Breaking Out of the Cocoon: A look back at the debut of Mariah Carey’s “Honey”

Elicit 1997 … with ‘Release Some Tension’ by SWV

Elicit 1997 … ‘No Way Out’ by Puff Daddy & the Family

Welcome to EST. 1997!

Elicit 1997 … with ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ by Missy Elliott

Elicit 1997 … with the ‘Men In Black’ Soundtrack

The Beginning of a Metamorphosis: Mariah Carey’s Daydream

Who runs Girl World?

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