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R&B Thread About Nothing
- Thread in 'Music' Thread starter Started by Maximus Meridius,
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Mariah bodied this....
Interesting tidbit from Wiki.....
"Breakdown" was the source of controversy when it came to its release. Carey was having a conflict with Columbia over the singles choices, as they were already not happy with the album's hip-hop transition.[4] Later, in 1998 when Carey was composing the songs for her first compilation album, #1's, the song was again one of the reasons for continued conflict within the label. They disagreed on what content should compose the album.[4] Sony wanted to release an album that featured her US number one singles, void of any new material. Carey on the other hand, felt that a greatest hits album should reflect on her most personal and favorite songs, not her most commercial.[4] To accompany her thirteen number ones, Carey recorded four new songs. She felt that not including any new material would result in cheating her fans, therefore including some new material as well.[4] While compromised, Carey often expressed distaste towards the album's song selection, expressing her disappointment in the omission of her "favorite songs."[4]
For this reason, Sony titled the album #1's, as Carey felt the need to express the album's true content, a collection of her number one hits.[4] Carey has frequently cited "Underneath the Stars" (1996) and "Breakdown" (1997) as examples of songs she was unsuccessful in releasing.
Everyone swung it like I didn't want to put something out because I wouldn't accept less than a No. 1 Pop Single. That's not even true. Like I didn't want to "break a streak." My streak was broken a long time ago. I don't even have a streak. I had five number ones, then I had records that didn't go to number one. Whatever I wanted to put out "Breakdown" with Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony. That was a no-brainer. Release it. I'll always be upset "Breakdown" never got its shot.
—Carey, on her disappointment in the singles chosen, during an interview with Vibe.
Interesting tidbit from Wiki.....
"Breakdown" was the source of controversy when it came to its release. Carey was having a conflict with Columbia over the singles choices, as they were already not happy with the album's hip-hop transition.[4] Later, in 1998 when Carey was composing the songs for her first compilation album, #1's, the song was again one of the reasons for continued conflict within the label. They disagreed on what content should compose the album.[4] Sony wanted to release an album that featured her US number one singles, void of any new material. Carey on the other hand, felt that a greatest hits album should reflect on her most personal and favorite songs, not her most commercial.[4] To accompany her thirteen number ones, Carey recorded four new songs. She felt that not including any new material would result in cheating her fans, therefore including some new material as well.[4] While compromised, Carey often expressed distaste towards the album's song selection, expressing her disappointment in the omission of her "favorite songs."[4]
For this reason, Sony titled the album #1's, as Carey felt the need to express the album's true content, a collection of her number one hits.[4] Carey has frequently cited "Underneath the Stars" (1996) and "Breakdown" (1997) as examples of songs she was unsuccessful in releasing.
Everyone swung it like I didn't want to put something out because I wouldn't accept less than a No. 1 Pop Single. That's not even true. Like I didn't want to "break a streak." My streak was broken a long time ago. I don't even have a streak. I had five number ones, then I had records that didn't go to number one. Whatever I wanted to put out "Breakdown" with Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony. That was a no-brainer. Release it. I'll always be upset "Breakdown" never got its shot.
—Carey, on her disappointment in the singles chosen, during an interview with Vibe.
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My first post in here was about random joints who's hooks are embedded in my skull for some reason.
This is another. That...
Take
Me
With
You
This is another. That...
Take
Me
With
You
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I don’t have a creative bone in my body so I’m really blown away by people who think and tout stuff together like this.
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Listen to some Marvin Gaaaaaaayyyyyyyeeee!!
Ain't know this had a video.
Them _'s used to push the limit.
Girl damn near bucket naked.
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We got a thread somewhere dedicated to covers
that’s A1 stuff right there
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I forgot how classic this song is 
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I might be inclined to say 8701 > Confessions.
The room was filled with a sweet aroma
When she danced, her hips moved oh so sensuous
She speaks with her body, so hypnotic
In the language that I never will forget
The room was filled with a sweet aroma
When she danced, her hips moved oh so sensuous
She speaks with her body, so hypnotic
In the language that I never will forget
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6 Rings G.O.A.T.
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HOU$TON
formerly convertibleburt
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Didn’t know there was a thread for this
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Yo that interview is good. It's crazy hearing about what happened between their first and second album. That first album is a classic and I remember seeing album two in the store and not hearing a single song or seeing a video, I was confused as hell as a kid.
Here's my favorite joints off that album
Here's my favorite joints off that album
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More kiddos!
Personal favorite....
Personal favorite....
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Black african nose Mike >>>>>
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My dad always brings up how I was in love with them as a kid and i have a picture where i met them but I don't remember anything about them or that day
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YO! This album had some really good tracks on there! I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt that way...
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My dad always brings up how I was in love with them as a kid and i have a picture where i met them but I don't remember anything about them or that day
Damn, I've never heard this story
Album is a classic, I only skip one song.
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On your way into work music
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Don't forget Donny Hathaway made This Christmas
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Tempo....
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