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97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

June 30, 2023

In 97 Words·Kelly Clarkson·Music·THE SUMMER 97

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. The beauty and warmth a summertime magic hour sunset is hard to put into words; even harder to put into sound. Kelly Clarkson’s “chemistry,” the title track off her 10th studio album that dropped on June 23rd, is a successful feat of

In 97 Words·THE SUMMER 97

97 Words: “Giddy Up!” by Shania Twain

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list here. Thirty years into her career, Shania Twain is still looking for a good time. In fact, she’s looking to get “litty in the cup” on her song, “Giddy Up!” Taken from

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

September 12, 1995. The year was 1995. Mariah Carey was undoubtedly one

Review: Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ is subtle yet genius

In May, we asked the question “is Janet Jackson readying a modern-day

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

September 6, 2015

For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Retrospectives·Then

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

Jennifer Hudson: What She Can and Can’t Do

September 6, 2015

Music·Now

There are many things that Jennifer Hudson can’t do: write her own songs, produce her own music, hold off notes in verses where they’re not needed, release and sell a surprise album (she hasn’t tried it, but it’s difficult to imagine she could pull it off), write a novel. She

Review: “Unbreakable” embodies everything that makes Janet unbreakable

September 4, 2015

Featured·Janet Jackson·Music·Reviews

When you think of Janet Jackson, musically, it’s hard to pinpoint one sound to define her. Throughout her 30+ years in the music business, she has released an innovative, classic, and well, unbreakable, catalogue of music. Yes, her last two sets weren’t up to par, we’ll give you that, but

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

“I Don’t Wanna Cry” … the ballad of Mariah Carey’s historical fourth #1

June 18, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

After the trifecta of “Vision of Love”, “Love Takes Time” and “Someday” all soaring to number one from her debut album, Mariah Carey finished out the US promotion of her first body of work with the slow-burning, intense-climaxing “I Don’t Wanna Cry.” The song went on to be Carey’s fourth consecutive

Album Review: How Big How Blue How Beautiful by Florence + The Machine

June 17, 2015

Music·Now·Reviews

Florence Welch flourishes in drama. Her piercing shrieks and quavery voice accentuate her elaborate emotions and they’re on full display on the very aptly titled How Big How Blue How Beautiful. If that sounds like a dramatic way of saying Florence + The Machine likes their music big, that’s because

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

The First Vision: Looking back at Mariah Carey’s debut

June 12, 2015

Featured·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

June 12, 1990 It’s hard to believe that Mariah Carey’s debut album was released over thirty years ago. The release of the album, and its lead single “Vision of Love,” forever changed the sound of music and introduced a curly-haired superstar – who became an iconic living legend – to

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,

Elicit 1997 … with Will Smith’s ‘Big Willie Style’

June 9, 2015

1997·Music·Then

It’s hard to imagine that there was a time in music when Will Smith was one of the hottest rappers on the scene. Well, it actually happened; many years ago… in 1997. Though, even then, his credibility as a rapper was debatable. Undeniable was the impact of classic songs such as 1991’s

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97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

97 Words: “Giddy Up!” by Shania Twain

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

Review: Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ is subtle yet genius

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

Jennifer Hudson: What She Can and Can’t Do

Review: “Unbreakable” embodies everything that makes Janet unbreakable

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

“I Don’t Wanna Cry” … the ballad of Mariah Carey’s historical fourth #1

Album Review: How Big How Blue How Beautiful by Florence + The Machine

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

The First Vision: Looking back at Mariah Carey’s debut

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

Elicit 1997 … with Will Smith’s ‘Big Willie Style’

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