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Twenty years ago, Mariah Carey had a “Fantasy” that changed pop music forever

September 12, 2015

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September 12, 1995. The year was 1995. Mariah Carey was undoubtedly one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, and the 90s it-girl. She debuted in 1990, and already amassed eight #1 hits in just 5 short years. Not a year went by without her having a #1. She even released a Christmas album, in 1994, that yielded a new

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Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)

In celebration of summer, the staff at THE 97 has compiled a playlist containing some of our favorite summer songs, from then and now. Each day we will reveal one song, rotating daily between past and present with pairings from 1998 and 2023, for a total of 97 days/songs. Since we love nostalgia,

Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ is Music’s Most Underrated Album

September 16, 1997. In September 1997, Mariah Carey released Butterfly, her self-described

No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House

After silencing doubters and naysayers with her 1992 “MTV Unplugged” show and

Throwback Jam: it’s the “Ladies Night” anniversary!

July 1, 2016

1997·For the Nostalgia·Music·Then

These days, it’s rather uncommon to see some of the biggest names together for a hot feature. Sure, Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” video had a guest verse from Kendrick and a host of cameo performances, and Madonna called together her friends and their blank walls for “Bitch I’m Madonna.” Considering

Album Review: ‘VIEWS’ by Drake

May 9, 2016

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

It’s been a defining year for Drake’s career, with the release of three bodies of work in such a short span of time he’s proven to be a very prolific artist and his status has definitely seen a rise. Just this past winter Drake scored the biggest hit of his

Book Review: The life and career of Timbaland, ‘The Emperor of Music’

December 30, 2015

Music·Now·Reviews

The music industry is fickle. Many artists come and go. Although, every so often comes an artist who manages to defy the odds and return time and time again; still making hits, and still receiving success after success. For producers, this happens even less frequently than with a vocalist. While

97 Words: Pusha T’s ‘King Push- Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude’

December 28, 2015

In 97 Words·Music·Now·Reviews

Menacing. Pusha T knows how to select beats that agree with his unique voice, signature “yuuuh”, and dark, snowy, lyrical content. Bringing back Puff Daddy on the boards results brilliantly in the disjointed, aggressive “Crutches, Crosses, Caskets” and a few more notable moments. Timbaland excels as Pusha projects “The flow

EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Kim, Mariah Carey, and more ignite HOT 4 The Holidays

December 6, 2015

Mariah Carey·Music·Now

Last night at HOT 4 the Holidays, sparks flew. With a line up starring Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, Lil’ Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Kim, Rick Ross, Fetty Wap, Puff Daddy, and more, it was inevitable. From Mariah Carey’s stellar runs at the end of her quick performance of “I Know

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Get Naked: Lil’ Kim’s ‘The Naked Truth,’ Revisited

September 27, 2015

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In 2005, Lil’ Kim sat in a very different place than she does now. A trial for a perjury charge stemming from a 2001 shooting found the Queen Bee in court. She watching her former Junior M.A.F.I.A. affiliates testify against her. Soon after Lil’ Kim was found guilty of perjury

For The Nostalgia: “Up Jumps Da Boogie” by Timbaland & Magoo

September 14, 2015

1997·Music·Then

Back in the early 90s Timbaland wasn’t quite exactly the well known heavy hitting producer turned artist he is known as today. Back in the 90s Timbaland the artist first gained major success as one half of the Hip-Hop duo Timbaland and Magoo. As an established artist, Aaliyah lent her

Mariah Carey was always longing for another taste of #1, “Honey!”

September 7, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

When in 1997 Mariah Carey released “Honey” as the lead single from her Butterfly album she debuted a new and improved version of the international Pop superstar she had been up to that point. Her image had changed but so had her sound and she was ready to begin a new

“I’m thinking of”… Mariah Carey’s 13th #1: “My All”

September 7, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

“I’m thinking of you” declares Mariah in the opening line of 1997’s “My All,” the second single off her magnum opus Butterfly. The Spanish guitar-driven song went on to become her 13th #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the most for a female artist at the time, and remains an

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated: The influence of “Heartbreaker” by Mariah & Jay-Z

September 4, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

September 21, 1999. Almost exactly 16 years ago, Mariah Carey hit #1 with “Heartbreaker,” the lead single from her 7th studio album Rainbow; a track Pitchfork has referred to as an “untouchable roller-rink jam.” The track is notable for featuring Jay-Z delivering a rap verse as the male counterpoint to the female protagonist, and

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Twenty years ago, Mariah Carey had a “Fantasy” that changed pop music forever

Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)

Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ is Music’s Most Underrated Album

No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House

Throwback Jam: it’s the “Ladies Night” anniversary!

Album Review: ‘VIEWS’ by Drake

Book Review: The life and career of Timbaland, ‘The Emperor of Music’

97 Words: Pusha T’s ‘King Push- Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude’

EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Kim, Mariah Carey, and more ignite HOT 4 The Holidays

Get Naked: Lil’ Kim’s ‘The Naked Truth,’ Revisited

For The Nostalgia: “Up Jumps Da Boogie” by Timbaland & Magoo

Mariah Carey was always longing for another taste of #1, “Honey!”

“I’m thinking of”… Mariah Carey’s 13th #1: “My All”

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated: The influence of “Heartbreaker” by Mariah & Jay-Z

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