In this episode we discuss Mariah Carey's early career as well as the events leading to the release of the "Glitter" movie and soundtrack as well her journey to a commercial comeback with the release of "Charmbracelet" and the success of "The Emancipation of Mimi". This is an extensive watch so utilize the time stamps for the segments that garner your interest.
PART 1- Building Blocks & Domino Effect Leading to Glitter
0:00- Opening Intro & Mariah's Accolades
5:38- The History of Hip Hop & Pop Collaborations
21:23- "Fantasy"- Mariah's Pop, R&B, & Adult Contemporary Flexibility
28:29- Mariah's Placement in a Heavily Competitive Mid 90s Market
31:14- Early Career Criticisms
38:45- Public Confusion About Mariah's Race
41:21- Critics Panned Her for Not Touring Heavily in the 90s
44:29- 1990s Massive Success Leading to Fatigue from the Masses
46:30- The Divorce from Tommy Mottola & Controlling Marriage
52:18- Butterfly Era and Sabotage? Fighting to Leave Columbia/Sony
59:07- New Criticisms and Public's Perception of Mariah's Image
1:02:11- The Rainbow Era & More Issues with Label Support
PART 2- The Glitter Era, "Breakdown", Vengeance & Public Perception
1:10:02- Early Glitter Film Production & New Deal with Virgin Records
1:13:52- The Firecracker Sample & Jennifer Lopez
1:17:42- "Loverboy" & the Chaotic Summer of 2001
1:22:35- An Overworked Mariah, TRL, "I'm Real", Police, & Hospitalization
1:41:37- The Release of "Glitter Album & Movie
1:53:00- Glitter Track by Track Review
PART 3- New Beginnings, "Charmbracelet", & The Comeback
1:57:19- Mariah Signs New Deal, "Through the Rain"
2:02:37- Shifts in the Adult Contemporary Market 2001-2004
2:06:26- "Charmbracelet" Release and the Second Single Mix Up
2:14:30- New Marketing, Busta Rhymes, "Bringing on the Heartbreak"
2:16:47- "Charmbracelet" Track by Track Review
2:23:08- So Now What? Can She Rebuild? Leaks & New Single Mix Up
2:27:23- "It's Like That"
2:31:00- "We Belong Together" and the Sustainability Single, & Timing
2:36:04- "We Belong Together" Mania, The Comeback & Album Release
2:41:00- "Shake it Off" & Mariah Battles Herself on the Charts
2:45:00- Accolades, The Grammys, New Singles, & New Tour
2:50:00- "The Emancipation of Mimi" Track By Track Review
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