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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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“#Beautiful,” Mariah Carey’s Summer Hit That Got Away

With a musical catalog as expansive as Mariah Carey’s, casual listeners will surely come across a multitude of hits they’ll know by heart. But in the mix of the singer’s bag of chart-toppers, holiday classics, deep cuts, and remixes, there are also a handful of underrated singles that missed the

The Beginning of a Metamorphosis: Mariah Carey’s Daydream

Anyone who follows the music scene will tell you that when Mariah

Nippy: A Retrospective

We simply referred to her, as Whitney. For no one before her,

Mariah Carey sleighs her Christmas Residency at NYC’s Beacon Theater

December 9, 2015

Mariah Carey·Music·Now·Reviews

In the 21 years since the release of her 1994 original, and now classic, holiday anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Mariah Carey has slowly but surely made herself a ubiquitous part of the Christmas season. Or, shall we say, we have made her such. Most prominently since the song’s ten year anniversary

Time can’t erase a song this strong: “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey lingers on, 20 years later!

September 11, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

Mariah Carey was a fan of the 1992 Kriss Kross hit “Jump” and wanted to work with the producer of the track, Jermaine Dupri. Carey got to collaborate with Dupri a few years later on two songs for her Daydream album: “Always Be My Baby” and “Long Ago.” In their

“Emotions” helped catapult Mariah Carey’s superstardom “higher than the heavens above”

September 10, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

September 13, 1991 Mariah Carey found huge success with her debut album, largely due to ballads that showcased her phenomenal voice. When it came time to release her follow-up album (Emotions), Carey had several goals in mind. One was to create an album that had more of a Motown influence,

Discover Electro-Noir with ‘Goddess’ by BANKS

June 18, 2015

In Depth·Music

You have probably heard one of her songs by now; in a movie, a movie trailer, or a risqué Victoria’s Secret commercial. Banks has been mysteriously and meticulously sauntering through the music scene since early 2013. Her first track, “Before I Ever Met You” was self-penned and secretly shopped to

You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette’s classic ‘Jagged Little Pill’

June 13, 2015

For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Music·Then

June 13th, 1995 Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette released her third studio album Jagged Little Pill, on Madonna’s Maverick label and Reprise Records. Little did many know, that the album would become one of the most successful albums and eras for any solo act from the 90s. To date, the album

Elicit 1997… with Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’

June 11, 2015

1997·Music·Then

When you think of the 90’s, Shania Twain may not be the first name that comes to mind. At a time where Pop music was being dominated by Hip-Hop collaborations and urban influences, Shania released her third studio album Come on Over in 1997. Over followed The Woman In Me,

For the Nostalgia: “Nobody” by Keith Sweat

June 10, 2015

1997·Music·Then

If you were a fan of R&B music in the 1990s, then this is a song you’ve definitely heard! During the instrumental intro before the vocalists begin to sing, you may even already know the lyrics even if you can’t recall both of the artists’ names. Released in the fall

For the Nostalgia: “Show Me Love” by Robyn

May 18, 2015

1997·Music·Then

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

Playlist: Solving for “X” in Mariah’s “Infinity” equation

May 2, 2015

Mariah Carey·Music·Now·Playlists

On social media and in the press, lambs, fans and critics alike are singing Mariah Carey’s praises for her witty new single, “Infinity” – not to mention, trying to solve who the (e)X is that she’s talking about. However, her true fans know that Mariah has been crafting witty lyrics since

A Cause for Celebration: 10 years since Mimi’s Emancipation!

April 14, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

April 12, 2005. Like most superstars of her caliber, Mariah Carey’s career has seen both its highs and lows. This year, however, is a significant one for Carey. First, she is beginning her first Las Vegas residency in May. Second, she is dropping a new single and hits set featuring all

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

“#Beautiful,” Mariah Carey’s Summer Hit That Got Away

The Beginning of a Metamorphosis: Mariah Carey’s Daydream

Nippy: A Retrospective

Mariah Carey sleighs her Christmas Residency at NYC’s Beacon Theater

Time can’t erase a song this strong: “Always Be My Baby” by Mariah Carey lingers on, 20 years later!

“Emotions” helped catapult Mariah Carey’s superstardom “higher than the heavens above”

Discover Electro-Noir with ‘Goddess’ by BANKS

You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette’s classic ‘Jagged Little Pill’

Elicit 1997… with Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’

For the Nostalgia: “Nobody” by Keith Sweat

For the Nostalgia: “Show Me Love” by Robyn

Playlist: Solving for “X” in Mariah’s “Infinity” equation

A Cause for Celebration: 10 years since Mimi’s Emancipation!

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