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97 Words: “Sweetheart” by Jermaine Dupri & Mariah Carey

September 6, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Throughout the early 90s, Jermaine Dupri established a name for himself as an R&B and Hip-Hop super-producer. In 1998, Dupri pivoted to become a rap artist himself and released his debut studio album, “Life in 1472.” By then, he and Mariah Carey

Elicit 1997 … with Savage Garden’s debut album

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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