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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

A Definitive Ranking of Mariah’s Infinite #1’s

April 17, 2015
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“Vision of Love” (4 weeks, 1990) “Love Takes Time” (3 weeks, 1990) “Someday” (2 weeks, 1991) “I Don’t Wanna Cry” (2 weeks, 1991) “Emotions” (3 weeks, 1991) “I’ll Be There” (featuring Trey Lorenz) (2 weeks, 1992) “Dreamlover” (8 weeks, 1993) “Hero” (4 weeks, 1993-1994) “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Fantasy featuring O.D.B.)
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