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

In May, we asked the question “is Janet Jackson readying a modern-day Rhythm Nation?” Five months later, we have our answer. A full week has passed since Janet Jackson dropped her epic comeback album Unbreakable. The reviews, the fan reactions, have all been superb. However, I like to go a little deeper and

Perfect Pairing: Beyoncé & Shakira’s “Beautiful Liar” turns 10

February 12, 2007. In 2007, America’s “Shakira” teamed up with Latin America’s

Mariah Carey’s ‘Daydream’ still enraptures

It was October 3, 1995 when Sony released Mariah Carey’s fourth studio

Music Box: Mariah Carey’s first Diamond Moment

August 30, 2018

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By 1993 Mariah Carey had established herself as the Pop “It” girl in the United States. With six #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, an acclaimed MTV Unplugged performance and over 15 million records sold, she was already a rising star. However, her career was destined to reach new

Album Review: Tamar Braxton’s a “Bluebird of Happiness”

October 23, 2017

Mariah Carey·Music·Now·Reviews

I love Tamar Braxton because she’s one of the few R&B artists who’s still true to that traditional sound, even when radio and trends show that it’s a bit outdated. So, no, I didn’t forget that her album came out a few weeks ago, but I needed the right amount

Playlist: Mama Patti Essentials

March 15, 2017

Music·Playlists

One cannot be a fan of R&B music and not be familiar with Patti LaBelle. Her iconic voice, her songs and her legendary live performances have defined the history of this genre. It’s simply not acceptable to be unaware of Queen Patti’s material. Miss Patti started her career in the

The Bible of Neo-Soul: Erykah Badu’s ‘Baduizm’

February 11, 2017

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February 11, 1997. Before she told ya to call “Tyrone,” before she was the “Bag Lady,” before she got up from her “Window Seat” and showed her whole ass, Erykah Badu introduced herself to the world with Baduizm 20 years ago today. For that, the world should be forever grateful. Baduizm in Context Let’s put this

Album Review: The Weeknd is a motherf*ckin’ “Starboy”

December 11, 2016

Music·Now·Reviews

After being launched into the Pop and international stratosphere with his last album and hits such as “Earned It” and “Can’t Feel My Face,” The Weeknd sure didn’t rest on his laurels. 2016 came, Abel cut the pineapple off his hairdo and he launched his new album campaign with the

25 Reasons Why Mariah Carey’s Emotions Still Slays at 25

September 17, 2016

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September 17, 1991. At 21 years old, Mariah Carey, coming off the enormous success of her eponymous debut album, has thrown herself into work for her second studio album. Expectations are high at Columbia Records: Mariah’s debut produced 4 #1 Hot 100 hits, all consecutive, and spent 10 weeks at

Album Review: “The Definition of…” Fantasia

August 5, 2016

Music·Now·Reviews

For the past few years when Fantasia has been in the process of creating a new album, she has expressed the desire to explore a sound she’s described as “Rock/Soul.” She’s done so for her last album, Side Effects of You, and she’s done for her newest one. Whether she

Single Review: JoJo says “Fuck Apologies.” on new single with Wiz Khalifa

July 29, 2016

Music·Now·Reviews

“Leave (Get Out)” teen sensation JoJo is back, with edgy new music! Now 25 and grown, JoJo is still fed up and ready to tell her ex leave-get out on “Fuck Apologies.” The new single has more of an Urban flavor than her early on released 2000s Teen-Pop music, and takes hardcore

Where I was when Kelly Rowland declared ‘Here I Am,’ 5 years ago – a fan’s retelling

July 26, 2016

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July 26, 2011. Five years ago today, Kelly Rowland released her third album, Here I Am – a proclamation of freedom and artistic rebirth that cemented her place as not just the chick who was second to Beyoncé. However, it seemed, as with every Kelly Rowland album, there has been

97 Words: ‘Aaliyah’ defined an artist and a summer

July 7, 2016

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July 7, 2001. Snakes. That’s my first memory of Aaliyah’s self-titled third album, lead off by “We Need a Resolution” with its sensual, snake-filled video. Next, is summer: released in the heat of July 2001, on the 7th, Aaliyah featured slinky jams (“Loose Rap,” “Rock the Boat,”), summertime fineness (“It’s

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

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

Perfect Pairing: Beyoncé & Shakira’s “Beautiful Liar” turns 10

Mariah Carey’s ‘Daydream’ still enraptures

Music Box: Mariah Carey’s first Diamond Moment

Album Review: Tamar Braxton’s a “Bluebird of Happiness”

Playlist: Mama Patti Essentials

The Bible of Neo-Soul: Erykah Badu’s ‘Baduizm’

Album Review: The Weeknd is a motherf*ckin’ “Starboy”

25 Reasons Why Mariah Carey’s Emotions Still Slays at 25

Album Review: “The Definition of…” Fantasia

Single Review: JoJo says “Fuck Apologies.” on new single with Wiz Khalifa

Where I was when Kelly Rowland declared ‘Here I Am,’ 5 years ago – a fan’s retelling

97 Words: ‘Aaliyah’ defined an artist and a summer

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