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Karina Pasian - Perfectly Different - OFFICIAL ACOUSTIC SESSION
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:16
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
(c) 2012 Pasian Entertainment, Vy Records Click the link below to get Karina's latest EP "Trips to Venus" http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-...
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(c) 2012 Pasian Entertainment, Vy Records Click the link below to get Karina's latest EP "Trips to Venus" http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-...
Karina Pasian - When You're in Love OFFICIAL VIDEO
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:56
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
(C) 2012 Pasian Entertainment This song was written and produced by grammy Winners Gordon Chambers and Barry Eastmond. Please purchase karina new single " Fa...
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(C) 2012 Pasian Entertainment This song was written and produced by grammy Winners Gordon Chambers and Barry Eastmond. Please purchase karina new single " Fa...
- published: 23 Dec 2012
- views: 49901
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian - Slow Motion (@RAWsession Original)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:27
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
Karina Pasian "Slow Motion". Karina performs her original song "Slow Motion" for us on RAWsession TV live from New York City. For more information on Karina,...
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Karina Pasian "Slow Motion". Karina performs her original song "Slow Motion" for us on RAWsession TV live from New York City. For more information on Karina,...
- published: 02 Apr 2009
- views: 2755991
- author: rawsession
Karina Pasian - Loving You (Unplugged)
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- Duration: 3:58
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
Click the link below to get Karina's latest EP "Trips to Venus" http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one/id488361854 Video (c) Pasian En...
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Click the link below to get Karina's latest EP "Trips to Venus" http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one/id488361854 Video (c) Pasian En...
- published: 18 Jul 2012
- views: 85651
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian - It's Whatever OFFICIAL VIDEO
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:09
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
(c) 2012 Pasian Entertainment/Vy Records New video from Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Karina Pasian. Directed by Hi Five Collective Produced by ...
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(c) 2012 Pasian Entertainment/Vy Records New video from Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Karina Pasian. Directed by Hi Five Collective Produced by ...
- published: 11 Apr 2012
- views: 183771
- author: rafael pasian
Karina - 16 @ War
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- Duration: 4:01
- Updated: 15 Aug 2013
Music video by Karina performing 16 @ War. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
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Music video by Karina performing 16 @ War. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
- published: 17 Jun 2009
- views: 3000151
- author: KarinaVEVO
Karina Pasian - Can't Find The Words (Lyrics)
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- Duration: 4:02
- Updated: 18 Aug 2013
Can't Find The Words by Karina Pasian. From the album First Love (2008). This song can always make me happy :]
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Can't Find The Words by Karina Pasian. From the album First Love (2008). This song can always make me happy :]
- published: 11 Oct 2009
- views: 407596
- author: xCL92
Karina Pasian- The Love We Got ( Lyrics )
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:48
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
Hope you enjoy. ♥ :D.
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Maxwell - Pretty Wings by Karina Pasian (@RAWsession Cover)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:58
- Updated: 13 Aug 2013
Maxwell - Pretty Wings performed live by Karina Pasian in RAWsession style. For more information about Karina Pasian, please visit: http://www.MeetKarina.net...
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Maxwell - Pretty Wings performed live by Karina Pasian in RAWsession style. For more information about Karina Pasian, please visit: http://www.MeetKarina.net...
- published: 04 Jan 2010
- views: 466898
- author: rawsession
KARINA PASIAN "PERFECTLY DIFFERENT " UNPLUGGED VERSION
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:04
- Updated: 14 Aug 2013
DOWNLOAD SONG HERE: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/perfectly-different-single/id487385516 Karina and Japanese director Jaw Maran teamed up to produce this ...
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DOWNLOAD SONG HERE: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/perfectly-different-single/id487385516 Karina and Japanese director Jaw Maran teamed up to produce this ...
- published: 03 Jul 2010
- views: 464085
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian Medley
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:33
- Updated: 13 Aug 2013
Karina sings various songs. enjoy video edited by Bryan Pasian (youtube.com/kenskaii)
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Karina sings various songs. enjoy video edited by Bryan Pasian (youtube.com/kenskaii)
- published: 20 Oct 2006
- views: 252045
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian - Winner Lyrics
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:12
- Updated: 31 Jul 2013
Follow me on Twitter @fediacodia #TeamFollowBack.
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Follow me on Twitter @fediacodia #TeamFollowBack.
- published: 05 Oct 2011
- views: 27520
- author: ciaracummins1
Beyoncé - "Halo" LIVE by Karina Pasian (@RAWsession Cover)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:06
- Updated: 13 Aug 2013
Beyoncé - "Halo" LIVE by Karina Pasian (RAWsession Cover) Karina Pasian performs a cover of Beyonce - "Halo" live cover w/ Lyrics for us on RAWsession TV liv...
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Beyoncé - "Halo" LIVE by Karina Pasian (RAWsession Cover) Karina Pasian performs a cover of Beyonce - "Halo" live cover w/ Lyrics for us on RAWsession TV liv...
- published: 03 Apr 2009
- views: 1625817
- author: rawsession
Frank Ocean - Thinking About You (Karina Pasian Cover)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:47
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
just a little heartfelt performance of a song i love... My EP trips To Venus is on sale now.... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one...
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just a little heartfelt performance of a song i love... My EP trips To Venus is on sale now.... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one...
- published: 27 Sep 2011
- views: 1532397
- author: rafael pasian
At Your Best - Aaliyah (Karina Pasian Cover)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:14
- Updated: 14 Aug 2013
late night singing :] My EP trips To Venus is on sale now.... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one/id488361854 http://www.amazon.com...
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late night singing :] My EP trips To Venus is on sale now.... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one/id488361854 http://www.amazon.com...
- published: 23 Mar 2011
- views: 170164
- author: rafael pasian
James Anderson - Slow Motion - Karina Pasian
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:11
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
DOWNLOAD MY COVER HERE!: http://tinyurl.com/8dzxobr 13 Year Old James Anderson sings Karina Pasian's Slow Motion. For Bookings ect. Please contact: cyrine.an...
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DOWNLOAD MY COVER HERE!: http://tinyurl.com/8dzxobr 13 Year Old James Anderson sings Karina Pasian's Slow Motion. For Bookings ect. Please contact: cyrine.an...
- published: 06 Oct 2012
- views: 46960
- author: James Anderson
Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston " When You Believe " cover by Karina Pasian and Oksana Pasian.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:39
- Updated: 05 Aug 2013
karina and Oksana have not performed as a duet in along time, here they perform at PPAS, the HS Oksana attends, and Karina graduated from.
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karina and Oksana have not performed as a duet in along time, here they perform at PPAS, the HS Oksana attends, and Karina graduated from.
- published: 01 Jun 2012
- views: 9714
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian - Fall in Love Again NEW SINGLE
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:46
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
this song was produced by Grammy winner needlz, and co/written by Grammy winner Cassius Dkalb and grammy nominated artist/songwriter Karina Pasian. you can p...
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this song was produced by Grammy winner needlz, and co/written by Grammy winner Cassius Dkalb and grammy nominated artist/songwriter Karina Pasian. you can p...
- published: 23 Dec 2012
- views: 30052
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian Live performance of 16 @ War in D.R.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:55
- Updated: 29 Jul 2013
via YouTube Capture
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via YouTube Capture
- published: 29 Jul 2013
- views: 404
Karina Pasian Feat Sammie - Brokenhearted
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:08
- Updated: 14 Aug 2013
Remake of Brandy's song Love it!!! DISCLAIMER *I do not own this song, its solely for entertainment purposes*
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Remake of Brandy's song Love it!!! DISCLAIMER *I do not own this song, its solely for entertainment purposes*
- published: 04 Jan 2011
- views: 223310
- author: deeeeeeezzzzaaaa
You're The One - Dondria (Karina Pasian Cover)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:36
- Updated: 13 Aug 2013
My EP trips To Venus is on sale now.... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one/id488361854 http://www.amazon.com/Trips-Venus-Ep-One-Ho...
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My EP trips To Venus is on sale now.... http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trips-to-venus-ep-volume-one/id488361854 http://www.amazon.com/Trips-Venus-Ep-One-Ho...
- published: 09 Jan 2011
- views: 132094
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian - First Love feat. Gordon Chambers (@RAWsession Original)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:23
- Updated: 07 Aug 2013
Karina Pasian (Island Def Jam Music Group) performs her first single "First Love" LIVE on RAWsession TV live from New York City. This is the first time that ...
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Karina Pasian (Island Def Jam Music Group) performs her first single "First Love" LIVE on RAWsession TV live from New York City. This is the first time that ...
- published: 02 May 2009
- views: 274875
- author: rawsession
![Karina Pasian - When You're in Love [with Lyrics + DL]](http://web.archive.org./web/20131017190105im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5ws1GbdneJI/default.jpg "Karina Pasian - When You're in Love [with Lyrics + DL]")
Karina Pasian - When You're in Love [with Lyrics + DL]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:57
- Updated: 10 Aug 2013
Rate, Comment, Subscribe. It's "Karina Pasian". I'm really sorry for that mistake. ~Lyrics~ There you are in front of me And there's no need for words The em...
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Rate, Comment, Subscribe. It's "Karina Pasian". I'm really sorry for that mistake. ~Lyrics~ There you are in front of me And there's no need for words The em...
- published: 29 Mar 2012
- views: 20754
- author: xWabbli
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Karina Pasian performs " Slow Motion "
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:54
- Updated: 12 Aug 2013
From her Grammy nominated album ' First Love ", this song has been the most covered on youtube.com. this song hit the charts in Korea at #1. Karina recently ...
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From her Grammy nominated album ' First Love ", this song has been the most covered on youtube.com. this song hit the charts in Korea at #1. Karina recently ...
- published: 01 Apr 2010
- views: 55297
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian covers SWV " WEAK " live in Akron, Oh.s
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:57
- Updated: 06 Aug 2013
SWV, is one of Karina's favorite girl groups. This event took place in Akron, Karina was invited by the Mayor and The Peace Makers organization. Shout out to...
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SWV, is one of Karina's favorite girl groups. This event took place in Akron, Karina was invited by the Mayor and The Peace Makers organization. Shout out to...
- published: 04 Sep 2010
- views: 21283
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian Live Studio Performance
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- Duration: 9:45
- Updated: 08 Jul 2013
Teen sensation Karina Pasian (with the hit song 16 @ War) performs live and plays piano inside HOT 102.7 studios. Considered to be next Alicia Keys.
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Teen sensation Karina Pasian (with the hit song 16 @ War) performs live and plays piano inside HOT 102.7 studios. Considered to be next Alicia Keys.
- published: 18 Apr 2008
- views: 61634
- author: HOT1027
Whitney Houston- " I Will Allways Love You " LIVE by Karina Pasian ( At a wedding }
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:09
- Updated: 03 Jul 2013
Karina performed one of her favorite songs at the wedding of our long time friend Alexis Luna. This event took place in New Jersey. Video prepared by Rafael ...
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Karina performed one of her favorite songs at the wedding of our long time friend Alexis Luna. This event took place in New Jersey. Video prepared by Rafael ...
- published: 14 Feb 2010
- views: 47778
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian Performing Live in D.R. When You're In Love
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:10
- Updated: 12 Aug 2013
via YouTube Capture.
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Coldplay " YELLOW"- live cover by Karina Pasian
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:57
- Updated: 20 Jul 2013
Karina was visiting old friend Grammy winning producer Jerry Wonda at his Platinum Studios in Manhattan.
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Karina was visiting old friend Grammy winning producer Jerry Wonda at his Platinum Studios in Manhattan.
- published: 23 May 2013
- views: 2399
- author: rafael pasian
Beyoncé - "Ave Maria" LIVE by Karina Pasian (PasianEntertainment Cover)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:07
- Updated: 08 Aug 2013
Karina Pasian performs a cover of Beyonce - "Ave Maria" This was recorded live at Blastoff Studios at Times Square, New York City Video directed by Bryan Pas...
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Karina Pasian performs a cover of Beyonce - "Ave Maria" This was recorded live at Blastoff Studios at Times Square, New York City Video directed by Bryan Pas...
- published: 22 Aug 2009
- views: 563479
- author: rafael pasian
Beyoncé - "Halo" LIVE by Karina Pasian in concert, intro by Harel Skaat.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:53
- Updated: 01 Aug 2013
Karina loves this song, she already did an unplug performance of it for Rawsession. This performance took place in Tenafly, NJ. The great singer from Israel ...
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Karina loves this song, she already did an unplug performance of it for Rawsession. This performance took place in Tenafly, NJ. The great singer from Israel ...
- published: 17 Oct 2010
- views: 64814
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian piano instrumental live performance " SONG FOR YOU "
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:43
- Updated: 14 Sep 2013
Karina at home rehearsing Donny Hathaway Song For you.
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Karina at home rehearsing Donny Hathaway Song For you.
- published: 14 Sep 2013
- views: 424
Karina Pasian Live Performing Can't Find The Words In D.R.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:11
- Updated: 29 Jul 2013
via YouTube Capture
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via YouTube Capture
- published: 29 Jul 2013
- views: 601
Just Another Melody live - Karina Pasian
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:20
- Updated: 09 Jul 2013
Here's Karina singing Just Another Melody at SOB's Vy Records.
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Here's Karina singing Just Another Melody at SOB's Vy Records.
- published: 15 Feb 2012
- views: 4052
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian- Loving You, Live acoustic Cover
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:51
- Updated: 07 Jun 2013
Karina loves this song and her original performer, the late Minnie Riperton. This video was recorded in Brooklyn's Dunbo area. On the guitars a great musicia...
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Karina loves this song and her original performer, the late Minnie Riperton. This video was recorded in Brooklyn's Dunbo area. On the guitars a great musicia...
- published: 21 Mar 2012
- views: 7080
- author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian live performance of Contigo En La Distancia, D.R. Tv show De Extremo A Extremo.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:56
- Updated: 01 Aug 2013
via YouTube Capture
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via YouTube Capture
- published: 01 Aug 2013
- views: 467
Karina Pasian performs 16 @ war in Akron, Ohio
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:33
- Updated: 28 Jul 2013
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Harel Skaat feat.Karina Pasian - Words
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:53
- Updated: 25 Jun 2013
Live at his concert in Tenafly, New Jersey.USA Filmed by Rafael Pasian Sr. Piano - Tomer Hadadi Harel Skaat is an Israeli singer and songwriter.He represente...
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Live at his concert in Tenafly, New Jersey.USA Filmed by Rafael Pasian Sr. Piano - Tomer Hadadi Harel Skaat is an Israeli singer and songwriter.He represente...
- published: 08 Jan 2013
- views: 1472
- author: Israeli Music in English
Andrea Bocelli and Karina Pasian in Italy Live "The Prayer"
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:55
- Updated: 09 Jan 2013
Karina Pasian sings with Andrea Bocelli!!! and OPRAH introduces her!
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Karina Pasian sings with Andrea Bocelli!!! and OPRAH introduces her!
- published: 27 Oct 2008
- views: 167882
- author: rafael pasian
Send this Playlist by SMS
karina
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 44:51
- Updated: 19 Dec 2012
feliz cumpleaño karina.
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Karina
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 64:40
- Updated: 17 Jun 2013
Weihnachten 1992/93.
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FRANCY VS KARINA DJ TUK@ MIX MANO A MANO
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 40:41
- Updated: 03 Jun 2013
bueno amigos para ustedes quise compartir este mix que me pidieron un mano a mano entre francy y karina espero que les guste att su dj tuka mix.
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bueno amigos para ustedes quise compartir este mix que me pidieron un mano a mano entre francy y karina espero que les guste att su dj tuka mix.
- published: 26 May 2013
- views: 25
- author: jonatana arley santacruz jonatan arley tuka
รวมเพลงสากลเพราะมากๆ (1)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 52:12
- Updated: 05 Sep 2013
*** My favorite song I hope you enjoy them as much as I do^^ ***
00.00-03.02 Andrew Allen - Loving You Tonight
03.03-06.18 Jls - Everybody In Love
06.19-10.18 Karina Pasian - Can_t Find The Words
10.19-13.59 Marina And The Diamonds - Primadonna
14.00-17.11 Chris Medina - What are words
17.12-20.44 Declan Galbraith - More Than I Can Say
20.45-24.34 JLS - Close To You
24.35-27.25 N-Dubz - Girls
27.26-30.56 Cover Drive - Twilight
30.57-34.46 Lenka - Everything's Ok
34.47-38.20 Paula DeAnda - Walk Away
38.21-41.54 Sahara feat Mario Winans - Mine
41.55-45.21 The Overtones - Say What I Feel
45.22-48.19 Shakira - Antes de las seis
48.20-52.11 Shane Filan (Westlife) - Beautiful In White
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*** My favorite song I hope you enjoy them as much as I do^^ ***
00.00-03.02 Andrew Allen - Loving You Tonight
03.03-06.18 Jls - Everybody In Love
06.19-10.18 Karina Pasian - Can_t Find The Words
10.19-13.59 Marina And The Diamonds - Primadonna
14.00-17.11 Chris Medina - What are words
17.12-20.44 Declan Galbraith - More Than I Can Say
20.45-24.34 JLS - Close To You
24.35-27.25 N-Dubz - Girls
27.26-30.56 Cover Drive - Twilight
30.57-34.46 Lenka - Everything's Ok
34.47-38.20 Paula DeAnda - Walk Away
38.21-41.54 Sahara feat Mario Winans - Mine
41.55-45.21 The Overtones - Say What I Feel
45.22-48.19 Shakira - Antes de las seis
48.20-52.11 Shane Filan (Westlife) - Beautiful In White
- published: 05 Sep 2013
- views: 29
![Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Deep House Lounge Music Tribute DJ Mix by JaBig [DEEP & DOPE 132]](http://web.archive.org./web/20131017190105im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/y5wO7SZ_h6E/default.jpg "Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Deep House Lounge Music Tribute DJ Mix by JaBig [DEEP & DOPE 132]")
Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Deep House Lounge Music Tribute DJ Mix by JaBig [DEEP & DOPE 132]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 71:19
- Updated: 08 Aug 2013
Like JaBig on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JaBig - Twitter: http://twitter.com/JaBig Playlist: The Consequences of Jealousy (Boddhi Satva Ancestral So...
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Like JaBig on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JaBig - Twitter: http://twitter.com/JaBig Playlist: The Consequences of Jealousy (Boddhi Satva Ancestral So...
- published: 10 Nov 2012
- views: 6794
- author: jabig
Me and Karina
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 21:08
- Updated: 30 Jan 2013
We are at school and talking please watch different music.
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We are at school and talking please watch different music.
- published: 28 Jan 2013
- views: 55
- author: ashley B
Honors English - "State of the Art" Part 1 of 2 of the Visual Album
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 29:19
- Updated: 09 Aug 2013
Get the Album here: Honorsenglishmusic.com *Best if Viewed in 1080p HD Quality* "State of the Art" Part 1 of 2 of the Visual Album ------------------ @honors...
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Get the Album here: Honorsenglishmusic.com *Best if Viewed in 1080p HD Quality* "State of the Art" Part 1 of 2 of the Visual Album ------------------ @honors...
- published: 24 Feb 2012
- views: 8429
- author: Honors English
Malika Kmari LIVE show
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 20:52
- Updated: 22 May 2013
Clique Musique'a Malika Kmari performs liv.
http://wn.com/Malika_Kmari_LIVE_show
Clique Musique'a Malika Kmari performs liv.
- published: 01 Nov 2011
- views: 151
- author: WelcometoRosedaleTV
Bridesmaids
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 124:55
- Updated: 18 Aug 2013
From the producer of Superbad, Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin comes the breakout comedy critics are calling "brazenly hysterical!" (Alynda Wheat, People) Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honor role in her best friend LillianÕs (Maya Rudolph) wedding. In way over her head but determined to succeed, Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmai.
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From the producer of Superbad, Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin comes the breakout comedy critics are calling "brazenly hysterical!" (Alynda Wheat, People) Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honor role in her best friend LillianÕs (Maya Rudolph) wedding. In way over her head but determined to succeed, Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmai.
- published: 29 Sep 2011
- author: universalmoviesuk
Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at Harlem Children Zone's Promise Academy School
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 68:09
- Updated: 08 Jun 2013
Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at Harlem Children Zone's Promise Academy School & Community Center Ribbon Cutting St. Nicholas Houses, Manhattan 06/06/13.
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Mayor Bloomberg Speaks at Harlem Children Zone's Promise Academy School & Community Center Ribbon Cutting St. Nicholas Houses, Manhattan 06/06/13.
- published: 06 Jun 2013
- views: 232
- author: mayorbloomberg
Corona Music Centers Student Concert June 13th 2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 47:11
- Updated: 13 Jun 2013
Mr.Brent Larimore Students: Name: Instrument: Song: Peter no Piano The Windmill Mallory Mantong Piano The song That I Sing Brandon Mantong Piano Stereo Heart...
http://wn.com/Corona_Music_Centers_Student_Concert_June_13th_2012
Mr.Brent Larimore Students: Name: Instrument: Song: Peter no Piano The Windmill Mallory Mantong Piano The song That I Sing Brandon Mantong Piano Stereo Heart...
- published: 26 Jun 2012
- views: 89
- author: lahabramusic1
Rob Kardashian and I sell Kims Hair
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 44:09
- Updated: 08 Aug 2013
IM DOING TAROT AGAIN*********************** If you'd like a reading - you need to go to the blog linked below and read the FAQ tarot blog: http://...
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IM DOING TAROT AGAIN*********************** If you'd like a reading - you need to go to the blog linked below and read the FAQ tarot blog: http://...
- published: 29 Jun 2013
- views: 2683
- author: TatiAnaMercedes
VIDEO: Cashless Journey Around the world without spending a penny RT Documentary)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 25:00
- Updated: 16 Jul 2013
Cashless Journey: Around the world without spending a penny (RT ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSaiG-ny17Q 2 days ago - Cashless Journey: Around the world with...
http://wn.com/VIDEO_Cashless_Journey_Around_the_world_without_spending_a_penny_RT_Documentary
Cashless Journey: Around the world without spending a penny (RT ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSaiG-ny17Q 2 days ago - Cashless Journey: Around the world with...
- published: 16 Jul 2013
- views: 9
- author: Carina souza
Tommy Mottola Visits Howard Stern 01.30.13
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 65:47
- Updated: 17 Jul 2013
Vote Videodrome Discothèque For Best Dance Night In The Boston Phoenix 2013 http://contests.thephoenix.com/thebest/boston/2013/votes THANK YOU For Voting Vi...
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Vote Videodrome Discothèque For Best Dance Night In The Boston Phoenix 2013 http://contests.thephoenix.com/thebest/boston/2013/votes THANK YOU For Voting Vi...
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 2724
- author: VideodromeDisco2
SAMMIE "INSOMNIA" DOCUMENTARY (A RYAN KRISTOFFER FILM)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 50:35
- Updated: 18 Aug 2013
WWW.PRINCESAMMIE.COM.
http://wn.com/SAMMIE_INSOMNIA_DOCUMENTARY_A_RYAN_KRISTOFFER_FILM
Paparazzi Spotlight High School Sports "GAME CHANGERS" EL CERRITO "GAUCHOS" VS KENNEDY "EAGLES"
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 33:34
- Updated: 21 Dec 2012
EL CERRITO "GAUCHOS" VS KENNEDY "EAGLES" GAME FILMED BY D. JOHNSON OF WWW.FLACCITYPAPARAZZI.COM. BOOK US TODAY 510 967-1463.
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EL CERRITO "GAUCHOS" VS KENNEDY "EAGLES" GAME FILMED BY D. JOHNSON OF WWW.FLACCITYPAPARAZZI.COM. BOOK US TODAY 510 967-1463.
- published: 10 Sep 2012
- views: 1684
- author: FlacCity Paparazzi
Jessica Sanchez singing Christmas Songs
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 20:41
- Updated: 23 Jun 2013
Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
http://wn.com/Jessica_Sanchez_singing_Christmas_Songs
DOCTORS LIVE 4
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 51:27
- Updated: 09 Nov 2012
ΑΝΤΙΓΗΡΑΝΣΗ - ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΑΝΤΙΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΗ ΓΟΝΑΤΟΣ.
http://wn.com/DOCTORS_LIVE_4
ΑΝΤΙΓΗΡΑΝΣΗ - ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΑΝΤΙΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΗ ΓΟΝΑΤΟΣ.
- published: 08 Nov 2012
- views: 13
- author: Laservision07
TODAY'S TMJ4 News Live at 10:00
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 33:13
- Updated: 27 Jun 2013
Carole Meekins, Mike Jacobs.
http://wn.com/TODAY'S_TMJ4_News_Live_at_1000
Acto Premio Nacional de la Juventud 2010 - Republica Dominicana
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 120:53
- Updated: 29 May 2013
http://wn.com/Acto_Premio_Nacional_de_la_Juventud_2010_Republica_Dominicana
Chilling in the Dominican Republic
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 24:38
- Updated: 09 May 2012
http://wn.com/Chilling_in_the_Dominican_Republic
- published: 09 May 2012
- views: 67
Dancers Reunion 2 Promo Mix avi.avi
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 83:11
- Updated: 06 May 2011
Mix made by MadOnie from the MadFam Girls
Mad Fam Presents the 2nd annual Dancers Reunion "Dancehall Skinout"
Friday May 20th 2011 inside Masonic Banquet hall ( Streetsville)
19+ event ID is a must
Dress to Rave til morning light.
HOSTED BY: MadOnie, Gyptian Swagga, Lady Ice and Yannick "Spotlight"
MUSIC BY: Mad Fam sound, Dj Flatline, Calum Beam, Delta Force and a surprise special guest sound.
VIDEO BY: Foresight
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Twizzla Media
Admission: Adv Tix: $15
At the door 20$ Before 12 - 25$ after
Direct line for Adv Tix: 647-216-4071
ADD up: 237EA464, 2261c766 or 2312586A
Facebook: Leonie Madfam Holness, Gyptian Swagga, Mad Fam Sound & Jaselah Holness,
Tell a friend to tell a friends. this ius the dancing event of the yr I swear.
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Mix made by MadOnie from the MadFam Girls
Mad Fam Presents the 2nd annual Dancers Reunion "Dancehall Skinout"
Friday May 20th 2011 inside Masonic Banquet hall ( Streetsville)
19+ event ID is a must
Dress to Rave til morning light.
HOSTED BY: MadOnie, Gyptian Swagga, Lady Ice and Yannick "Spotlight"
MUSIC BY: Mad Fam sound, Dj Flatline, Calum Beam, Delta Force and a surprise special guest sound.
VIDEO BY: Foresight
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Twizzla Media
Admission: Adv Tix: $15
At the door 20$ Before 12 - 25$ after
Direct line for Adv Tix: 647-216-4071
ADD up: 237EA464, 2261c766 or 2312586A
Facebook: Leonie Madfam Holness, Gyptian Swagga, Mad Fam Sound & Jaselah Holness,
Tell a friend to tell a friends. this ius the dancing event of the yr I swear.
- published: 06 May 2011
- views: 509
![sg-1 (20.04.13) [PA]Maxwell (cut)](http://web.archive.org./web/20131017190105im_/http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/Bi_8I0Eeh7g/default.jpg "sg-1 (20.04.13) [PA]Maxwell (cut)")
sg-1 (20.04.13) [PA]Maxwell (cut)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 20:40
- Updated: 20 Apr 2013
Вырезанный кусок. Смерть всего отряда от РПГ в спину. И дальнейшее передвижение в одиночку на БТР.
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Вырезанный кусок. Смерть всего отряда от РПГ в спину. И дальнейшее передвижение в одиночку на БТР.
- published: 20 Apr 2013
- views: 36
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Karina Pasian Interview With FeeTV
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:37
- Updated: 06 Jun 2013
Karina Pasian's interview with FeeWorldOrder.com.
http://wn.com/Karina_Pasian_Interview_With_FeeTV
Karina Pasian's interview with FeeWorldOrder.com.
- published: 17 Nov 2011
- views: 1929
- author: Fee WorldOrder
Interview: Karina Pasian Takes "Trips to Venus" to Show Growth as Person & Artist
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:54
- Updated: 25 Dec 2012
www.YouKnowIGotSoul.com Aside from a few YouTube covers and song leaks over the past few years, we hadn't really heard much from Karina Pasian since her grea...
http://wn.com/Interview_Karina_Pasian_Takes_Trips_to_Venus_to_Show_Growth_as_Person_Artist
www.YouKnowIGotSoul.com Aside from a few YouTube covers and song leaks over the past few years, we hadn't really heard much from Karina Pasian since her grea...
- published: 10 Feb 2012
- views: 1216
- author: TheDJSlam
Karina Pasian Interview (Singersroom.com)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:20
- Updated: 02 Jan 2013
Grammy nominated former Def Jam artist Karina Pasian releases her second project 'Trips to Venus' EP. The talented pianist and vocalist took a break after hi...
http://wn.com/Karina_Pasian_Interview_Singersroomcom
Grammy nominated former Def Jam artist Karina Pasian releases her second project 'Trips to Venus' EP. The talented pianist and vocalist took a break after hi...
- published: 16 Dec 2011
- views: 880
- author: singersroom
Karina Pasian Interview with Kiwibox.com
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:01
- Updated: 03 Feb 2013
http://www.kiwibox.com/ http://www.kiwibox.com/article.asp?a=37345 Def Jam darling Karina Pasian came to the Kiwibox offices in New York City to talk with Se...
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http://www.kiwibox.com/ http://www.kiwibox.com/article.asp?a=37345 Def Jam darling Karina Pasian came to the Kiwibox offices in New York City to talk with Se...
- published: 08 Aug 2008
- views: 2645
- author: KiwiboxDotCom
Karina Pasian interview with Liran Notik
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:17
- Updated: 07 Dec 2011
Karina Pasian interview with Liran Notik on the national radio station.
http://wn.com/Karina_Pasian_interview_with_Liran_Notik
Karina Pasian interview with Liran Notik on the national radio station.
- published: 16 Apr 2011
- views: 478
- author: realifenotik
4TNZ.com Interviews Karina Pasian
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:43
- Updated: 02 Feb 2013
Karina reveals her hidden talent in this exclusive interview with 4TNZ.com.
http://wn.com/4TNZcom_Interviews_Karina_Pasian
Karina reveals her hidden talent in this exclusive interview with 4TNZ.com.
- published: 14 Aug 2008
- views: 4807
- author: TeenDiaries
Karina Pasian Interview With YouKnowIGotsoul 2/7/11
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 13:40
- Updated: 02 Jan 2013
www.YouKnowIGotSoul.com It's always exciting for me to come across an artist who is an "old soul." In my opinion, having an appreciation for music that came ...
http://wn.com/Karina_Pasian_Interview_With_YouKnowIGotsoul_2_7_11
www.YouKnowIGotSoul.com It's always exciting for me to come across an artist who is an "old soul." In my opinion, having an appreciation for music that came ...
- published: 08 Feb 2011
- views: 1226
- author: TheDJSlam
Harel Skaat Interview (Karina Pasian) 29.11.10
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:35
- Updated: 19 Feb 2012
Official Website: http://www.harelskaat.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/harelskaatofficial Official Channel youtube: http://www.youtube.com/skaatharel ...
http://wn.com/Harel_Skaat_Interview_Karina_Pasian_291110
Official Website: http://www.harelskaat.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/harelskaatofficial Official Channel youtube: http://www.youtube.com/skaatharel ...
- published: 19 Feb 2012
- views: 133
- author: HarelSkaatMusic1
Karina Pasian, Michael Jackson Tribute Performance, Urban Music Awards, UMA, New York, July 17, 2009
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:01
- Updated: 01 May 2011
Karina Pasian's Michael Jackson Tribute Performance recorded at the Urban Music Awards (UMA)at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, July 17 2009. The A...
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Karina Pasian's Michael Jackson Tribute Performance recorded at the Urban Music Awards (UMA)at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, July 17 2009. The A...
- published: 16 Mar 2010
- views: 626
- author: KneeFilms
Karina Pasian Phone Interview (Jan. 14, 2009) Part 1
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:25
- Updated: 24 Aug 2010
Karina Pasian Phone Interview.
http://wn.com/Karina_Pasian_Phone_Interview_Jan_14,_2009_Part_1
Karina Pasian at Russ Parr
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:52
- Updated: 29 Oct 2012
Karina Pasian at Russ Parr. Nothing else to say. Just watch. Enjoy Oh, and enjoy Stevie Wonder's "guest appearance" video edited by Bryan Pasian (youtube.com...
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Karina Pasian at Russ Parr. Nothing else to say. Just watch. Enjoy Oh, and enjoy Stevie Wonder's "guest appearance" video edited by Bryan Pasian (youtube.com...
- published: 17 May 2008
- views: 21840
- author: rafael pasian
4:54
Karina Pasian performs " Slow Motion "
From her Grammy nominated album ' First Love ", this song has been the most covered on you...
published: 01 Apr 2010
author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian performs " Slow Motion "
From her Grammy nominated album ' First Love ", this song has been the most covered on youtube.com. this song hit the charts in Korea at #1. Karina recently ...
- published: 01 Apr 2010
- views: 55297
- author: rafael pasian
4:57
Karina Pasian covers SWV " WEAK " live in Akron, Oh.s
SWV, is one of Karina's favorite girl groups. This event took place in Akron, Karina was i...
published: 04 Sep 2010
author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian covers SWV " WEAK " live in Akron, Oh.s
SWV, is one of Karina's favorite girl groups. This event took place in Akron, Karina was invited by the Mayor and The Peace Makers organization. Shout out to...
- published: 04 Sep 2010
- views: 21283
- author: rafael pasian
9:45
Karina Pasian Live Studio Performance
Teen sensation Karina Pasian (with the hit song 16 @ War) performs live and plays piano in...
published: 18 Apr 2008
author: HOT1027
Karina Pasian Live Studio Performance
Teen sensation Karina Pasian (with the hit song 16 @ War) performs live and plays piano inside HOT 102.7 studios. Considered to be next Alicia Keys.
- published: 18 Apr 2008
- views: 61634
- author: HOT1027
5:09
Whitney Houston- " I Will Allways Love You " LIVE by Karina Pasian ( At a wedding }
Karina performed one of her favorite songs at the wedding of our long time friend Alexis L...
published: 14 Feb 2010
author: rafael pasian
Whitney Houston- " I Will Allways Love You " LIVE by Karina Pasian ( At a wedding }
Karina performed one of her favorite songs at the wedding of our long time friend Alexis Luna. This event took place in New Jersey. Video prepared by Rafael ...
- published: 14 Feb 2010
- views: 47778
- author: rafael pasian
5:10
Karina Pasian Performing Live in D.R. When You're In Love
via YouTube Capture....
published: 29 Jul 2013
author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian Performing Live in D.R. When You're In Love
via YouTube Capture.
- published: 29 Jul 2013
- views: 428
- author: rafael pasian
3:57
Coldplay " YELLOW"- live cover by Karina Pasian
Karina was visiting old friend Grammy winning producer Jerry Wonda at his Platinum Studios...
published: 23 May 2013
author: rafael pasian
Coldplay " YELLOW"- live cover by Karina Pasian
Karina was visiting old friend Grammy winning producer Jerry Wonda at his Platinum Studios in Manhattan.
- published: 23 May 2013
- views: 2399
- author: rafael pasian
4:07
Beyoncé - "Ave Maria" LIVE by Karina Pasian (PasianEntertainment Cover)
Karina Pasian performs a cover of Beyonce - "Ave Maria" This was recorded live at Blastoff...
published: 22 Aug 2009
author: rafael pasian
Beyoncé - "Ave Maria" LIVE by Karina Pasian (PasianEntertainment Cover)
Karina Pasian performs a cover of Beyonce - "Ave Maria" This was recorded live at Blastoff Studios at Times Square, New York City Video directed by Bryan Pas...
- published: 22 Aug 2009
- views: 563479
- author: rafael pasian
4:53
Beyoncé - "Halo" LIVE by Karina Pasian in concert, intro by Harel Skaat.
Karina loves this song, she already did an unplug performance of it for Rawsession. This p...
published: 17 Oct 2010
author: rafael pasian
Beyoncé - "Halo" LIVE by Karina Pasian in concert, intro by Harel Skaat.
Karina loves this song, she already did an unplug performance of it for Rawsession. This performance took place in Tenafly, NJ. The great singer from Israel ...
- published: 17 Oct 2010
- views: 64814
- author: rafael pasian
2:43
Karina Pasian piano instrumental live performance " SONG FOR YOU "
Karina at home rehearsing Donny Hathaway Song For you....
published: 14 Sep 2013
Karina Pasian piano instrumental live performance " SONG FOR YOU "
Karina at home rehearsing Donny Hathaway Song For you.
- published: 14 Sep 2013
- views: 424
3:20
Just Another Melody live - Karina Pasian
Here's Karina singing Just Another Melody at SOB's Vy Records....
published: 15 Feb 2012
author: rafael pasian
Just Another Melody live - Karina Pasian
Here's Karina singing Just Another Melody at SOB's Vy Records.
- published: 15 Feb 2012
- views: 4052
- author: rafael pasian
3:51
Karina Pasian- Loving You, Live acoustic Cover
Karina loves this song and her original performer, the late Minnie Riperton. This video wa...
published: 21 Mar 2012
author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian- Loving You, Live acoustic Cover
Karina loves this song and her original performer, the late Minnie Riperton. This video was recorded in Brooklyn's Dunbo area. On the guitars a great musicia...
- published: 21 Mar 2012
- views: 7080
- author: rafael pasian
5:33
Karina Pasian performs 16 @ war in Akron, Ohio
...
published: 28 Sep 2010
author: rafael pasian
Karina Pasian performs 16 @ war in Akron, Ohio
- published: 28 Sep 2010
- views: 12658
- author: rafael pasian
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3:09
Karina Pasian - It's Whatever (music video)
@H5C
http://www.highfivecollective.com
facebook.com/high5collective
color by @O_Bear_O
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published: 10 Apr 2012
author: High5Collective
Karina Pasian - It's Whatever (music video)
@H5C
http://www.highfivecollective.com
facebook.com/high5collective
color by @O_Bear_O
@karinapasian
3:09
Karina Pasian - It's Whatever (music video)
@H5C
highfivecollective.com
facebook.com/high5collective
color by @O_Bear_O
@karinapasian...
published: 15 May 2012
author: O-BeaR-O
Karina Pasian - It's Whatever (music video)
@H5C
highfivecollective.com
facebook.com/high5collective
color by @O_Bear_O
@karinapasian
5:30
ThisisRNB Presents: Trips With Karina Pasian (Part 1)
ThisisRnB.com speaks with the lovely and talented Karina Pasian for the first part of a ne...
published: 28 Feb 2012
author: ThisIsRnB
ThisisRNB Presents: Trips With Karina Pasian (Part 1)
ThisisRnB.com speaks with the lovely and talented Karina Pasian for the first part of a new series with the singer/songwriter. The New York native spoke candidly about her delayed sophomore album, growing up in the industry, her buzzed about new EP "Trips to Venus Vol. 1," the song "Perfectly Different," working with Sammie on the Brandy remake of "Brokenhearted," and what we can expect from her in the near future.
4:54
Andrea Bocelli and Karina Pasian in Italy Live "The Prayer" presentada por Oprah Winfrey
Karina Pasian (nacida el 18 de julio de 1991 en Nueva York) es una cantante y pianista hij...
published: 01 Sep 2013
author: Adolfo Nivar Cedano
Andrea Bocelli and Karina Pasian in Italy Live "The Prayer" presentada por Oprah Winfrey
Karina Pasian (nacida el 18 de julio de 1991 en Nueva York) es una cantante y pianista hija de padres dominicanos. Nominada a seis premios de la Academia de Música y Artes de los Estados Unidos (Grammy),
Karina es de ascendencia dominicana, con sólo 12 años de edad, cantó a dúo con Andrea Bocelli en Roma. acompañados por la Sinfónica de Roma en el concierto “We are the future”, organizado por el famoso músico y productor Quincy Jones.
Karina Pasian, participó en este concierto con luminarias como Alicia Keys, Oprah Winfrey, Norah Jones, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Billy Joel, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Juanes, Maná, Steve Wonder y Sting. Asistirá Muhammed Alí.
Karina, quien es la protegida de Quincy Jones, está representada por la agencia William Morris, encargada de trabajar con las principales figuras del escenario.
Youtube results:
5:53
Harel Skaat feat.Karina Pasian - Words
Live at his concert in Tenafly, New Jersey.USA Filmed by Rafael Pasian Sr. Piano - Tomer H...
published: 08 Jan 2013
author: Israeli Music in English
Harel Skaat feat.Karina Pasian - Words
Live at his concert in Tenafly, New Jersey.USA Filmed by Rafael Pasian Sr. Piano - Tomer Hadadi Harel Skaat is an Israeli singer and songwriter.He represente...
- published: 08 Jan 2013
- views: 1472
- author: Israeli Music in English
4:55
Andrea Bocelli and Karina Pasian in Italy Live "The Prayer"
Karina Pasian sings with Andrea Bocelli!!! and OPRAH introduces her!...
published: 27 Oct 2008
author: rafael pasian
Andrea Bocelli and Karina Pasian in Italy Live "The Prayer"
Karina Pasian sings with Andrea Bocelli!!! and OPRAH introduces her!
- published: 27 Oct 2008
- views: 167882
- author: rafael pasian
44:51
karina
feliz cumpleaño karina....
published: 23 Sep 2012
author: jose alberto garcia romero
karina
feliz cumpleaño karina.
- published: 23 Sep 2012
- views: 8
- author: jose alberto garcia romero
40:41
FRANCY VS KARINA DJ TUK@ MIX MANO A MANO
bueno amigos para ustedes quise compartir este mix que me pidieron un mano a mano entre fr...
published: 26 May 2013
FRANCY VS KARINA DJ TUK@ MIX MANO A MANO
bueno amigos para ustedes quise compartir este mix que me pidieron un mano a mano entre francy y karina espero que les guste att su dj tuka mix.
- published: 26 May 2013
- views: 25
- author: jonatana arley santacruz jonatan arley tuka
52:12
รวมเพลงสากลเพราะมากๆ (1)
*** My favorite song I hope you enjoy them as much as I do^^ ***
00.00-03.02 Andrew Allen...
published: 05 Sep 2013
รวมเพลงสากลเพราะมากๆ (1)
*** My favorite song I hope you enjoy them as much as I do^^ ***
00.00-03.02 Andrew Allen - Loving You Tonight
03.03-06.18 Jls - Everybody In Love
06.19-10.18 Karina Pasian - Can_t Find The Words
10.19-13.59 Marina And The Diamonds - Primadonna
14.00-17.11 Chris Medina - What are words
17.12-20.44 Declan Galbraith - More Than I Can Say
20.45-24.34 JLS - Close To You
24.35-27.25 N-Dubz - Girls
27.26-30.56 Cover Drive - Twilight
30.57-34.46 Lenka - Everything's Ok
34.47-38.20 Paula DeAnda - Walk Away
38.21-41.54 Sahara feat Mario Winans - Mine
41.55-45.21 The Overtones - Say What I Feel
45.22-48.19 Shakira - Antes de las seis
48.20-52.11 Shane Filan (Westlife) - Beautiful In White
- published: 05 Sep 2013
- views: 29
71:19
Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Deep House Lounge Music Tribute DJ Mix by JaBig [DEEP & DOPE 132]
Like JaBig on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JaBig - Twitter: http://twitter.com/JaBig ...
published: 10 Nov 2012
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Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Deep House Lounge Music Tribute DJ Mix by JaBig [DEEP & DOPE 132]
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CEBU (Philippines). The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippine island of Bohol reached 110 today with only three people pulled alive from rubble. The three were rescued in nearby Cebu province hours after Tuesday's quake shattered office buildings and homes and caused many centuries-old churches to crumble ... Cebu reported nine fatalities, and one died on another island ... ....(size: 2.7Kb)
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Just in time for Valentines Day, here comes another list. Luke James.. At first glance Luke James is perfect to take the torch passed by Tyrese as this generations new muscle bound crooner. Didn’t seem like long ago he was just a random video on VH1 Soul ... His first release in 2011, #luke is the perfect introduction ... (Twitter. @whoislukejames) ... Karina Pasian. ... Along with great music, I respect her parents for how the run Pasian Entertainment....(size: 8.4Kb)
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Once upon a time, in era of cassette decks and boomboxes, the “mixtape” consisted of a DJ blending and scratching popular songs along with exclusive songs together for the sake of promotion ... Record sales declined in the early new millennium, mixtapes proved to be the perfect promo strategy for not just a new single but the artists as a whole ... Many view this as the way of the future ... or in R&B Ne-yo or rising star Karina Pasian ... ....(size: 10.4Kb)
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">. Reel Works Annual Gala Benefit. More Popular Galleries. The Rise of Mobile in Election 2012. 10 People You’ll Only See in New York City. Say Cheese, Flärdfull! IKEA Furniture Replaces Women on Tumblr. Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week. Artist Gets to the Point With Amazing Fingertips Portraits [PICS]. 7 Super-Slim iPhone Cases. Comment Share ... Karina Pasian ... Karina Pasian ... ....(size: 12.8Kb)
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The 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy this past Sunday was honored with many special tributes, but none quite as inspiring as a “flash bash” in New York City’s Union Square, featuring dozens of inner city school children from Harlem dancing to a brand-new pop/merengue version of America, The Beautiful by Karina Pasian -- the only Dominican-American singer ever to perform at the White House!....(size: 12.2Kb)
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09 Sep 2011
Washington Heights singer Karina Pasian was only 10 years old on Sept ... "Everybody's parents were just coming to get everyone," Pasian, now 20, said ... Now, 10 years later, Pasian wants to pay tribute to the tragedy and use her music to bring a little happiness to what should be a somber day as the city remembers 9/11 on Sunday ... "I just wanted it to be fun, even though it is a time of sorrow," said Pasian....(size: 3.2Kb)
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Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotions Present Ya Boi Elite’s Latest Mixtape, Entitled “The Opening Act,” Hosted by DJ SpinKing and Available for Free Download From Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes ... Production is handled primarily by Black The Beast, along with Diamond Style, Tony Dofat, Fedarro, and Drummattic ... Hailing from Harlem, he's produced songs featuring New York's own Karina Pasian, Jim Jones, Ron Browz and others ... # # # ... ....(size: 2.0Kb)
| Karina Pasian | |
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 Karina Pasian in 2007 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Karina Pasian |
| Born | (1991-07-18) July 18, 1991 (age 20) |
| Origin | New York City, New York |
| Genres | R&B, Pop |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | VY Records, Def Jam |
| Associated acts | Lil Mama, Trey Songz, Sammie |
| Website | meetkarina.net |
Karina Pasian (born July 18, 1991) is a Grammy Award nominated recording artist and pianist.[1][2][3]
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Life and career[link]
Karina Pasian was born in New York City, of Dominican and Armenian[4][5] descent. Her first language was Russian, and she can sing in six other languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Turkish, and French.[4] She first began taking piano lessons at the age of three from her babysitter, and began classical piano training while in kindergarten. She began working with a vocal coach at the age of eight, and attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City alongside Taylor Momsen and Mark Indelicato.[1]
In 2003, Pasian met Quincy Jones, who invited her and her family to his home in Bel Air, California. Soon after this, Pasian performed and won on Star Search. She also performed at Quincy Jones' We Are The Future concert in Rome.[1] On June 22, 2007, Pasian performed at the White House for President George W. Bush, in celebration of Black Music Month, making her the first person of Dominican descent to perform there.[1][6]
Pasian became the subject of a bidding war, when she was thirteen, between three major record labels: Def Jam, Interscope, and Bad Boy Records. She chose Def Jam in 2006.[2]
2008: First Love[link]
Pasian's first album First Love was released August 19, 2008.[7][8] The first single was "16 @ War", released in June 2008. The album was nominated for an American Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary R&B album.
2011-2012[link]
A new 6 track EP, Trips To Venus, was released digitally worldwide on December 12, 2011. Her piano version of "The Christmas Song" is also currently available Digitally Worldwide.
References[link]
- ^ a b c d Mariel Concepcion (2008-04-12). "Teen R&B singer Karina Pasian declares "War"". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN1230930920080413. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
- ^ a b Mariel Concepcion (2008-04-14). "Breaking & Entering: Karina Pasian". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. http://web.archive.org/web/20080605172938/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/breakenter/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003789414. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
- ^ Ivey, Nile (2008-05-06). "Karina Pasian: Ready For War". BET. http://www.bet.com/Music/News/musicnews_karinapasianisreadyforwar_05.05.08.htm. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
- ^ a b "Karina Interview". DJBooth.net. http://www.djbooth.net/index/interviews/entry/karina-interview-0602081. Retrieved 2008-10-16.
- ^ "El Dia digital; Pasian y Tristan, los criollos que dominan el mercado" (in Spanish). Periódico Hoy. http://www.eldia.com.do/article.aspx?&id=59678. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
- ^ "Singer Karina Pasian stands before a portrait of George Washington as she performs for President George W. Bush". http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2007/06/images/20070622-6_p062207dg-0190jpg-1-772v.html. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
- ^ First Love: Karina. Accessed May 22, 2008.
- ^ "Big Announcement". MeetKarina.net. 2008-05-09. http://www.meetkarina.net/2008/05/08/big-announcement/. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
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| Date of birth | July 18, 1991 |
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| Frank Ocean | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Frank Ocean performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2012 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Breaux |
| Also known as | Christopher Francis Ocean, Lonny Breaux, Frank Ocean |
| Born | (1987-10-28) October 28, 1987 (age 24)[1] New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Genres | jazz R&B, Neo Soul, Alternative hip hop, hip hop soul[2] |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, rapper, musician, entertainer, vocalist |
| Instruments | Vocals, Keyboards, |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Odd Future Records, Island Def Jam |
| Associated acts | OFWGKTA, James Fauntleroy II, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Beyonce |
| Website | frankocean.com |
Christopher Francis Ocean (born Christopher Breaux; October 28, 1987), better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana. Breaux made an early career as a ghost-writer for artists such as Justin Bieber, Bridget Kelly, Aramide Makinde and John Legend. In mid 2010 he became a member of OFWGKTA premiering on Domo Genesis' track, "SteamRoller". In February 2011, he released his debut mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra to critical acclaim. He released two singles; "Novacane" and "Swim Good". Both singles achieved chart success. Ocean went on a 7 show tour through North America and Europe promoting the mixtape. He is currently located in New York City.
The mixtape caught the interest of recording artists such as Kanye West, Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z, and he appeared on Watch the Throne. He co-wrote the popular track "Thinking About You" for Bridget Kelly. On January 5, 2012, the BBC announced that he had finished in second place in the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.[3] Ocean is currently working on his debut studio album, set to be released in the first half of 2012, while the same year he appeared at Coachella and he is scheduled to appear at Lollapalooza.
Contents |
Biography[link]
2005–2010: Career beginnings[link]
Frank Ocean began his career with the producer duo The MIDI Mafia. Ocean joined Los Angeles-based hip hop collective OFWGKTA, whom he met through his connections, at the end of 2009.[4][5] In late 2009, he met Tricky Stewart, who helped Ocean sign a contract with Def Jam Recordings as a solo artist, however, he was initially unable to build a relationship with the company.[5][6][7] In 2010, he changed his name from Christopher Breaux to Christopher Francis William Ocean via a legal website.[5]
[edit] 2011–present: Nostalgia, Ultra and debut album
Ocean has written songs for Justin Bieber, John Legend, Brandy,[5] and Beyoncé Knowles ("I Miss You" from the album 4),[8][9] Ocean has also worked with Nas[10] (on whose 10th studio album Ocean is expected to feature, along with fellow Odd Future members Tyler, the Creator and Hodgy Beats)[11] and Pharrell Williams.[12] On February 18, 2011, Ocean released his first mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra, to critical acclaim.[5][7] His music mostly focuses on interpersonal relationships, personal reflection and social commentary.[5] NPR's Andrew Noz calls Ocean's songwriting "smart and subtle...setting him apart from the pack."[13] Rolling Stone magazine's Jonah Weiner calls Ocean a "gifted avant-R&B smoothie".[14] In an April 2011 interview, Ocean stated that his relationship with Def Jam has strengthened since the release of his mixtape.[4]
Ocean appeared in Tyler, the Creator's music video for the single "She", from Tyler's second studio album Goblin (2011).[15][16] Ocean first performed with Odd Future at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in April 2011, then later joined his OFWGKTA bandmates for the first time on tour from May 12 to May 19, 2011. They toured the eastern seaboard of the United States.[17] On May 19, 2011 Ocean's record label Def Jam announced its plans to re-release Nostalgia, Ultra as an EP.[18] The single "Novacane" was released to iTunes on May 31, 2011, and the EP originally was set to be released on July 26, 2011, but through his Tumblr blog on July 24, he stated that it would not be released on that date.[19][20] In June 2011, Ocean revealed on his Tumblr that he would be working on the upcoming Kanye West and Jay-Z collaborative album, Watch the Throne.[21] Ocean was ultimately a writer and featured artist on the tracks "No Church in the Wild" and "Made in America".[22][23] On July 28, 2011 a song titled "Thinking About You"[24] was leaked on the internet. It was later revealed the song was a reference track and written for Roc Nation artist Bridget Kelly for her debut studio album.[25] Kelly who has performed an acoustic version of the song, retitled the song "Thinking About Forever".[26] However, on September 15, 2011, a music video directed by High5Collective for Ocean's version was released, yet the song appeared on Bridget Kelly's debut EP Every Girl.[27] His debut album is set for a release on Def Jam Records in Spring 2012.[28] On March 8, 2012, a re-mastered version of "Thinking About You" leaked, intended to be a single.[29] On April 5, Ocean released the cover art for his upcoming debut studio album's lead single "Thinkin' Bout You", revealing the song would be released to digital retailers on April 10.[30] "It succinctly defines me as an artist for where I am right now and that was the aim," he said of the follow-up to the acclaimed Nostalgia, Ultra. "It’s about the stories. If I write 14 stories that I love, then the next step is to get the environment of music around it to best envelop the story and all kinds of sonic goodness."[30]
Ocean used the entire melody and chords of The Eagles' song "Hotel California", without permission, on his own song, “American Wedding.” When asked about it, Ocean stated that Eagles band member "Don Henley is apparently intimidated by my rendition of 'Hotel California'. He threatened to sue if I perform it again." In response to Ocean's comments, The Eagles released a statement: “Frank Ocean did not merely 'sample' a portion of the Eagles’ 'Hotel California,' he took the whole master track, plus the song’s existing melody, and replaced the lyrics with his own. This is not creative, let alone 'intimidating.' It’s illegal. For the record, Don Henley has not threatened or instituted any legal action against Frank Ocean, although the Eagles are now considering whether they should.”[31] In early 2012, a suit was filed against Frank Ocean for the use of Hotel California.
In March 2012, Coldplay announced that Ocean would perform as an opening act for a number of shows on their European tour in July and August 2012.[32]
Discography[link]
Main article: Frank Ocean discography
Collaborative albums[link]
- The OF Tape Vol. 2 (2012)
Mixtapes[link]
- Nostalgia, Ultra (2011)
Awards and nominations[link]
| Year | Organisation | Award | Result |
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| 2012 | mtvU Woodie Awards | Woodie of the Year | Nominated |
| 2011 | GQ Magazine | Rookie of the Year | Won |
| 2012 | BBC | Sound of 2012[3] | Second |
| 2012 | Grammis | International Album of the Year[33] | Nominated |
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| Name | Ocean, Christopher Francis |
| Alternative names | Frank Ocean, Christopher Breaux, Lonny Breaux |
| Short description | Recording artist |
| Date of birth | October 28, 1987 |
| Place of birth | Long Beach, California, US |
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This article is about the singer. For her self-titled album, see Mariah Carey (album).
| Mariah Carey | |
|---|---|
 Carey at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival |
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1970-03-27) March 27, 1970 (age 42) Huntington, New York, United States |
| Genres | R&B, pop, hip hop, soul, dance |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Columbia (1990—2000) Virgin (2001) Island (2002—present) |
| Website | mariahcarey.com |
Mariah Carey[1] (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains the longest running number one song in US chart history. During the recording of the album Carey began to deviate from her pop background, and slowly traversed into R&B and Hip-hop. After her separation from Mottola, this musical change was evident with the release of Butterfly (1997).
Carey left Columbia in 2000, and signed a record-breaking $100 million recording contract with Virgin Records. In 2001, Carey ventured into film with Glitter (2001). Before the film's release she suffered a physical and emotional breakdown and was hospitalized for severe exhaustion. Following the film's poor reception, she was bought out of her recording contract for $50 million, which led to a decline in her career. She signed a multi-million dollar contract deal with Island Records in 2002, and after an unsuccessful period, returned to the top of music charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). Its second single "We Belong Together", which became her most successful single of the 2000's, and was later named "Song of the Decade" by Billboard. Carey once again ventured into film, and starred in Precious (2009). Her role in the film was well-received, and she was awarded the "Breakthrough Performance Award" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and a NAACP Image Award nomination.
In a career spanning over two decades, Carey has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In 1998, she was honored as the world's best-selling recording artist of the 1990s at the World Music Awards. Carey was also named the best-selling female artist of the millennium in 2000. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the third best-selling female artist in the United States, with 63 million certified albums. With the release of "Touch My Body" (2008), Carey gained her eighteenth number one single in the United States, more than any other solo artist. Aside from her commercial accomplishments, Carey has won five Grammy Awards, and is famed for her five-octave vocal range, power, melismatic style and signature use of the whistle register.
Biography[link]
1970–87: Early life and struggles[link]
Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, New York, on March 27, 1970.[2] The singer's father, Alfred Roy, was of African American and Venezuelan descent, while her mother, Patricia (née Hickey), is an Irish American.[3] Patricia's father had died while she was young; however, she inherited his passion for music.[3] She developed a career as an occasional opera singer and vocal coach, and met Alfred in 1960.[2] As he began earning a living as an aeronautical engineer, the couple wed later that year, and moved into a small suburb in New York.[3] After the pair's elopement, Patricia's family disowned her, due to marrying a man of color. Carey later explained that growing up, she felt a notion of neglect from her maternal family, a mark that affected her greatly: "So later I was like, 'Well, where does this leave me? Am I a bad person?' You know. It's still not that common to be a multi-racial person, but I'm happy with the combination of things that I am."[3] During the interval of years in between Carey's older sister Allison and the singer's birth, the Carey family experienced personal struggles within the community due to their ethnicity.[3] Carey's name was derived from the song "They Call the Wind Mariah", originally from the 1951 Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon.[4][5] When Carey was three years old, her parents divorced due to the increasingly strenuous nature of their marriage.[6]
"It's been difficult for me, moving around so much, having to grow up by myself... my parents divorced. And I always felt kind of different from everybody else in my neighborhoods. I was a different person ethnically. And sometimes, that can be a problem. If you look a certain way, everybody goes 'White girl', and I'd go, 'No, that's not what I am'."
—Carey, on the difficulty of her childhood[7]
After their separation, Allison moved in with her father, while the other two children remained with Patricia.[6] As the years passed, Carey would grow apart from her father, and would later stop seeing him altogether.[6][8] By the age of four, Carey recalled that she had begun to sneak the radio under her covers at night, and just sing from her heart, and try and find peace within the music.[8] During elementary school, she would excel in subjects that she enjoyed, such as literature, art and music, while not finding interest in others.[9] After several years of financial struggling, Patricia earned enough money to move her family into a stable and more affluent sector in New York.[9] Carey had begun writing poems and adding melodies to them, thus starting as a singer-songwriter while attending Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York.[10][10] Even from a young age, Carey excelled in her music, and demonstrated usage of the whistle register, though only beginning to master and control it through her training with her mother.[10] Though opening her daughter to the world of classical opera, Patricia never pressured Carey to pursue a career in that type of genre, as she never seemed interested in that world of music.[10] Carey recalled that she kept her singer-songwriter works a secret and noted that Patricia had "never been a pushy mom. She never said, 'Give it more of an operatic feel'. I respect opera like crazy, but it didn't influence me."[10][11]
Towards the end of her high school Carey developed a relationship with Gavin Christopher, with whom she shared musical aspirations. The song-writing duo, however, needed an assistant who could play the keyboard; "We called someone and he couldn't come, so by accident we stumbled upon Ben [Margulies]. Ben came to the studio, and he really couldn't play the keyboards very well - her was really more of a drummer - but after that day, we kept in touch, and we sort of clicked as writers."[11] The two began writing and composing songs in his father's store basement, during Carey's senior year. After composing their first song together, "Here We Go Round Again", which Carey described as having a Motown-vibe, they continued writing material for a full length demo.[12] After Carey's graduation her mother wed once more, which ultimately prompted her to move out from Patricia's apartment, and into a one bedroom studio in Manhattan, which she shared with four other female students.[13][14] During this period, Carey worked several jobs as a waitress, usually getting fired after two week intervals.[15] While requiring work to pay for her rent, Carey's mind and effort still remained with her musical ambitions, as she continued working late into the night with Margulies, in hopes of completing a demo take that could be passed on to record executives.[15] After completing her four song demo tape, Carey tried to pass it to music labels, but was met with failure each time.[16] It was then she was introduced to rising pop singer of Puerto Rican descent, Brenda K. Starr.[16][17]
1988–92: Recording debut and career beginnings[link]
As Carey's friendship with Starr grew, so did her interest in helping Carey succeed in the industry.[18] On a Friday night in November 1987, Carey accompanied Starr to a record executives gala, where she handed her demo tape to Tommy Mottola, head of Columbia Records, who listened to it on his way back home.[18][19] After the first two songs, he became so enamored at the sound and quality of Carey's voice that he turned around returned to the event, only to find that she had left.[19] In what has been widely described by critics as a modern day Cinderella-like tale,[20][21] after searching Carey for two weeks, and eventually contacting her through Starr's management, he immediately signed her and began mapping out her debut into mainstream music.[18] While she maintained that she wanted to continue working with Margulies, Mottola enlisted top producers of the time, including Ric Wake, Narada Michael Walden and Rhett Lawrence.[18] Mottola and the staff at Columbia had planned to market Carey as the main female pop artist on their roster, competing with the likes of Whitney Houston and Madonna, who were signed to Arista and Sire Records respectively.[22] After the completion of the album, titled Mariah Carey, Columbia spent an upward of $1 million to promote it.[23] Though opening with weak sales, the album eventually reached the top of the Billboard 200, after Carey's exposure at the 33rd annual Grammy Awards.[24] Mariah Carey stayed atop the charts for eleven consecutive weeks,[25] and she won the Best New Artist, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance trophies for her single "Vision of Love".[26] The album yielded an additional three number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, following the four week number-one run of "Vision of Love". Carey became the first artist since The Jackson 5 to have their first four singles reach number one.[27] Mariah Carey finished as the best-selling album in the United States of 1991,[28] while totaling sales of over 15 million copies.[29]
Only months after the Mariah Carey began its descent on the charts, Carey already began working on her second studio effort, eventually titled Emotions (1991).[30][31] The album, as Carey described it, paid homage to Motown soul music, as she felt the need to pay tribute to the type of music and genre that truly influenced her as a struggling child.[31] For the project, Carey worked with Walter Afanasieff, who only had a small role on her debut, as well as Clivillés and Cole, from the dance group C+C Music Factory.[32] However, Carey's relationship with Margulies deteriorated[31] over a contract Carey had signed prior to her signing with Columbia, agreeing to split not only the songwriting royalties from the songs, but half of her earnings as well.[31] However, when the time came to write music for Emotions, Sony officials made it clear he would only be paid the fair amount given to co-writers on an album.[31] Subsequently, Margulies filed a lawsuit against Sony which ultimately led to their parting of ways.[31] On September 17, 1991, Emotions was released around the world, and was accepted by critics as a more mature album than its predecessor.[33] While praised for Carey's improved songwriting, production and new sound, the album was criticized for its material, which many felt was noticeably weaker than her debut.[34] Though the album managed sales of over eight million copies globally, Emotions failed to reach the commercial and critical heights of its predecessor.[35]
As they had done after the release of her debut, critics once again questioned whether Carey would embark on a world tour, in promotion for her material.[36] Although Carey explained that due to her stage fright, and the general strenuous nature of her songs, a tour sounded very daunting, speculation grew that Carey was a "studio worm", and that she wasn't capable of producing the perfect pitch and 5-octave vocal range for which she was known.[20][37] In hopes of putting any claims of her being a manufactured artist to rest, Carey and Walter Afanasieff decided to book an appearance on MTV Unplugged, a television program aired by MTV.[38] The show's purpose was to present name artists, and feature them "unplugged" or stripped of studio equipment.[38][39] While Carey felt strongly of her more soulful and powerful songs, it was decided that her most popular content to that point would be included.[39] Days prior to the show's taping, Carey and Afanasieff thought of adding a cover version of an older song, in order to provide something different and unexpected.[39] They chose "I'll Be There", a song made popular by The Jackson 5 in 1970, rehearsing it few times before the night of the show. On March 16, 1992, Carey recorded a seven-piece set-list at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York.[40] The revue was met with critical acclaim, leading to it being aired over three times as often as an average episode would.[41] The revue's success tempted Sony officials to use it as some form of an album.[42] Sony decided to release it as an EP, selling for a reduced price due to its shorter length.[43] The EP proved to be a success, shunning critics and speculations that Carey was just a studio artist,[43] and was given a triple-Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),[44] and managed Gold and Platinum certifications in several European markets.[42]
[edit] 1993–96: First marriage, Music Box and Daydream
"The writing partnership that her and I had and I can't speak for her other songwriting partners, but if you could see us in the room I would hit a chord and play a little melody on the piano and she would say, 'Oh, that's nice,' and she would sing that melody and then she adds a little bit to it. I would then play it back and then she would say, 'Yea, that's good' so it instantly becomes this partnership where eventually she'll have a melody and then the melody would prompt her to start thinking about this feeling she wants to put into words. This would eventually become the theme of the song."
—Afanasieff, on his song-writing partnership with Carey.[45]
During early 1993, Carey began working on her third studio album, Music Box.[46] After Emotions failed to achieve the commercial heights of her debut album, Carey and Columbia came to the agreement that the next album would contain a more pop influenced sound, in order to appeal to a wider audience.[46] During Carey's writing sessions, she began working mostly with Afanasieff, with whom she co-wrote and produced most of Music Box.[45] During the album's recording, Carey and Mottola became romantically involved.[47] They wed in a lavish ceremony on June 5, 1993, with several high profile guests including Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan and Ozzy Osbourne.[48] One month later, on August 31, Music Box was released around the world, debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200.[49] The album was met with mixed reception from music critics; while many praised the album's pop influence and strong content, others felt that Carey made less usage of her acclaimed vocal range.[50] Ron Wynn from Allmusic described Carey's different form of singing on the album: "It was wise for Carey to display other elements of her approach, but sometimes excessive spirit is preferable to an absence of passion."[51] The album's second single, "Hero", would eventually come to be one of Carey's most popular and inspirational songs of her career.[52] The song became Carey's eighth chart topper in the United States,[52] and began expanding Carey's popularity throughout Europe. With the release of the album's third single, Carey achieved several career milestones. Her cover of Badfinger's "Without You" became her first number one single in several European countries, including Austria, Germany,[53] the Netherlands, Ireland,[54] Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.[55] Due to the song's success, Music Box spent prolonged periods at number one on the album charts of several countries,[56] and eventually became one of the best-selling albums of all time, with worldwide sales of over 32 million copies.[45] After declining to tour for her past two albums, Carey agreed to embark on a short stateside string of concerts, titled the Music Box Tour.[57] Spanning only six dates across North America,[57] the short but successful tour was a large step for Carey, who dreaded the hassle of touring.[58]
Following Music Box, Carey took a relatively large period of time away from the public eye, and began working on an unknown project throughout 1994.[59] The project was kept very secretive until Billboard announced on their October issue, that Carey would release a holiday album later that year.[59] In late 1994, Carey recorded a duet with Luther Vandross; a cover of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross's "Endless Love".[60] By that point, Columbia felt Carey had already established herself as a pop singer, and vocalist, but wanted to try and feature her as more of an entertainer.[61] Through the release of Merry Christmas, Columbia hoped that audiences would buy Carey's material solely for her name and reputation, and squash fears of her being a typical pop singer.[61] The album was released on November 1, 1994, on the same day that the album's first single, "All I Want for Christmas Is You", was released.[61] The album eventually became the best-selling Christmas album of all time, with global sales reaching over 15 million copies.[62][63][64] Additionally, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was critically lauded, and is considered "one of the few worthy modern additions to the holiday canon."[62] Rolling Stone described it as a "holiday standard", and ranked it fourth on its Greatest Rock and Roll Christmas Songs list.[65] Commercially, it became the best-selling holiday ringtone of all time,[66] and the best-selling single by a non-Asian artist in Japan,[67] selling over 2.1 million units (both ringtone and digital download).[68][69] By the end of the holiday season of 1994, Carey and Afanasieff had already begun writing material for her next studio album, which would be released in the fall of the following year.[70]
Released on October 3, 1995, Daydream combined the pop sensibilities of Music Box with downbeat R&B and hip hop influences.[71] The album's second single, "One Sweet Day" was inspired by the death of Cole, as well as her sister Allison, who had contracted AIDS.[72] The song remained atop the Hot 100 for a record-breaking sixteen weeks, and became the longest running number one song in history.[73] Daydream became her biggest-selling album in the United States,[74] and became her second album to be certified Diamond by the RIAA, following Music Box.[44] The album again was the best-seller by an international artist in Japan, shifting over 2.2 million copies,[75] and eventually reaching global sales of over 25 million units.[29] Critically, the album was heralded as Carey's best to date; The New York Times named it as one of 1995's best albums, and wrote, "best cuts bring R&B candy-making to a new peak of textural refinement [...] Carey's songwriting has taken a leap forward and become more relaxed, sexier and less reliant on thudding clichés."[76] Carey once again opted to embark on a short world tour titled Daydream World Tour. It had seven dates, three in Japan and four throughout Europe.[77] When tickets went on sale, Carey set records when all 150,000 tickets for her three shows at Japan's largest stadium, Tokyo Dome sold out in under three hours, breaking the previous record help by The Rolling Stones.[77] Due to the album's success, Carey won two awards at the American Music Awards for her solo efforts: Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist.[78] Daydream and its singles were respectively nominated in six categories at the 38th Grammy Awards.[79] Carey, along with Boyz II Men, opened the event with a performance of "One Sweet Day".[80] However, Carey did not receive any award, prompting her to comment "What can you do? I will never be disappointed again. After I sat through the whole show and didn't win once, I can handle anything."[80] In 1995, due to Daydream's enormous Japanese sales, Billboard declared Carey the "Overseas Artist of the Year" in Japan.[81]
[edit] 1997–2000: New image and independence, Butterfly and Rainbow
"It was '97 and I was leaving my marriage [to Tommy Mottola], which encompassed my life. I was writing the song 'Butterfly' wishing that that's what he would say to me. There's a part that goes, 'I have learned that beauty/has to flourish in the light/wild horses run unbridled/or their spirit dies/you have given me the courage/to be all that I can/and I truly feel ...[sings] and I truly feel your heart will lead you back to me when you're ready to land.' At that point I really believed that I was going to go back to the marriage – I didn't think I was going to leave forever. But then the things that happened to me during that time caused me to not go back. Had it been, 'Go be yourself, you've been with me since you were a kid, let's separate for a while,' I probably would've."
After the release of Daydream and the success that followed, Carey began focusing on her personal life, which was a constant struggle at the time.[83] Carey's relationship with Mottola began to deteriorate, due to their growing creative differences in terms of her albums, as well as his controlling nature.[83] With each following album, and her continual established fame and popularity, Carey began to take more initiative and control with her music, and started infusing more genres into her work.[84] During mid-1997, Carey was well underway, writing and recording material for her next album, Butterfly (1997).[85] She sought to work with other producers and writers other than Afansieff, such as Sean Combs, Kamaal Fareed, Missy Elliott and Jean Claude Oliver and Samuel Barnes from Trackmasters.[85] During the album's recording, Carey and Mottola separated, with Carey citing is as her way of achieving freedom, and a new lease on life.[86] Aside from the album's different approach, critics took notice of Carey's altered style of singing, which she describe as breathy vocals.[87] Her new-found style of singing was met with mixed reception; some critics felt is was a sign of maturity, that she didn't feel the need to always show off her upper range,[88] while others felt it was a sign of her weakening and waning voice.[89][90] The album's lead single, "Honey", and its accompanying music video, introduced a more overtly sexual image than Carey had ever demonstrated, and furthered reports of her freedom from Mottola.[91] Carey stated that Butterfly marked the point when she attained full creative control over her music.[92] However, she added, "I don't think that it's that much of a departure from what I've done in the past [...] It's not like I went psycho and thought I would be a rapper. Personally, this album is about doing whatever the hell I wanted to do."[91] Growing creative differences with producer Afanasieff continued, and eventually ended their working relationship, after collaborating on most of Carey's material.[93] Reviews for Butterfly were generally positive: Rolling Stone wrote, "It's not as if Carey has totally dispensed with her old saccharine, Houston-style balladry [...] but the predominant mood of 'Butterfly' is one of coolly erotic reverie. [... Except "Outside" the album sounds] very 1997. [...] Carey has spread her wings and she's ready to fly",[94] Allmusic editor, Stephen Thomas Erlewine described Carey's vocals as "sultrier and more controlled than ever", and heralded Butterfly as her "best record and illustrates that Carey continues to improve and refine her music, which makes her a rarity among her '90s peers."[95] The album was a commercial success, although not to the degree of her previous three albums.[93]
Toward the turn of the millennium, Carey began developing other projects, many of which she wasn't able to during her marriage.[96] On April 14, 1998, Carey partook in the VH1 Divas benefit concert, where she sang alongside Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Gloria Estefan and Carole King.[97] Carey had begun developing a film project All That Glitters, later re-titled to simply Glitter,[98] and intended her songwriting to other projects, such as Men in Black (1997) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).[96] After Glitter fell into developmental hell, Carey postponed the project, and began writing material for a new album.[96] The executives at Sony Music, the parent company of Carey's label Columbia, wanted her to prepare a greatest hits collection in time for the commercially favorable holiday season.[99] However, they disagreed as to what content and singles should constitute the album.[100] Sony wanted to release an album that featured her number one singles in the United States, and her international chart toppers on the European versions, void of any new material, while Carey felt that a compilation album should reflect on her most personal songs, not just her most commercial.[100] She felt that not including any new material would result in cheating her fans, therefore including four new songs that she had recorded.[100] While compromised, Carey often expressed distaste towards the album's song selection, expressing her disappointment in the omission of her "favorite songs".[101] The album titled, #1's (1998), featured a duet with Whitney Houston, "When You Believe", and was included on the soundtrack for The Prince of Egypt (1998).[100] During the development of All That Glitters, Carey had been introduced to DreamWorks producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, who asked her if she would record the song "When You Believe" for the soundtrack to the animated film The Prince of Egypt.[102] In an interview with Ebony, Houston described working with Carey, as well as their growing friendship: "Mariah and I got along very great. We had never talked and never sang together before. We just had a chance for camaraderie, singer-to-singer, artist-to-artist, that kind of thing. We just laughed and talked and laughed and talked and sang in between that ... It's good to know that two ladies of soul and music can still be friends."[103] #1's became a phenomenon in Japan, selling over one million copies in its opening week, and placing as the only international artist to accomplish this feat.[104] When describing Carey's popularity in Japan throughout the 1990s, author Chris Nickson compared it to Beatlemania in the 1960s.[77] The album sold over 3.25 million copies in Japan after only the first three months, and holds the record as the best-selling album by a non-Asian artist,[104] while amassing global sales of over 17 million copies.[105]
During the spring of 1999, Carey began working on the final album of her record contract with Sony, her ex-husband's label.[106] During this time, Carey's strained relationship with Sony affected her work with writing partner Afanasieff, who had worked extensively with Carey throughout the first half of her career.[106] She felt Mottola was trying to separate her from Afanasieff, in hopes of keeping their relationship permanently strained.[107] Due to the pressure and the awkward relationship Carey had now developed with Sony, she completed the album in a period of three months in the summer of 1999, quicker than any of her other albums.[48] The album, titled Rainbow (1999), found Carey once again working with a new array of music producers and songwriters, such as Jay-Z and DJ Clue.[108] Carey also wrote two ballads with David Foster and Diane Warren, whom she seemingly used to replace Afanasieff.[108] Rainbow was released on November 2, 1999, to the highest first week sales of her career at the time, however debuting at number two on the Billboard 200.[109] Throughout early-2000, Carey's troubled relationship with Columbia grew, as they halted promotion after the album's first two singles.[109] They felt Rainbow didn't have any strong single to be released, whereas Carey wanted a ballad regarding personal and inner strength released.[109] The difference in opinion led to a very public feud, as Carey began posting messages on her webpage in early and mid-2000, telling fans inside information on the dispute, as well as instructing them to request "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" on radio stations.[110] One of the messages Carey left on her page read: "Basically, a lot of you know the political situation in my professional career is not positive. It's been really, really hard. I don't even know if this message is going to get to you because I don't know if they want you to hear this. I'm getting a lot of negative feedback from certain corporate people. But I am not willing to give up."[111] Fearing to lose their label's highest seller, Sony chose to release the song.[111] Carey, initially content with the agreement, soon found out that the song had only been given a very limited and low-promotion release, which made charting extremely difficult and unlikely.[111] Critical reception of Rainbow was generally enthusiastic, with the Sunday Herald saying that the album "sees her impressively tottering between soul ballads and collaborations with R&B heavyweights like Snoop Doggy Dogg and Usher [...] It's a polished collection of pop-soul."[112] Vibe magazine expressed similar sentiments, writing, "She pulls out all stops [...] Rainbow will garner even more adoration".[113] Though a commercial success, Rainbow became Carey's lowest selling album to that point in her career.[92]
[edit] 2001–04: Glitter, Charmbracelet; personal and professional struggles
After she received Billboard's Artist of the Decade Award and the World Music Award for Best-Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,[114] Carey parted from Columbia and signed a record-breaking $100 million five-album recording contract with Virgin Records (EMI Records), Carey was given full conceptual and creative control over the project.[115] She opted to record an album partly mixed with 1980s influenced disco and other similar genres, in order to go hand-in-hand with the film's setting.[116] She often stated that Columbia had regarded her as a commodity, with her separation from Mottola exacerbating her relations with label executives. Just a few months later, in July 2001, it was widely reported that Carey had suffered a physical and emotional breakdown. She had left messages on her website that complained of being overworked,[117] and her relationship with the Latin icon Luis Miguel ended.[118] In an interview the following year, she said, "I was with people who didn't really know me and I had no personal assistant. I'd do interviews all day long and get two hours of sleep a night, if that."[119] Due to the pressure from the media, her heavy work schedule and the split from Miguel, Carey began posting a series of disturbing messages on her official website, and displayed erratic behavior on several live promotional outings.[120] On July 19, 2001, Carey made a surprise appearance on the MTV program Total Request Live (TRL).[121] As the show's host Carson Daly began taping following a commercial break, Carey came out pushing an ice cream cart while wearing a large men's shirt, and began a striptease, in which she shed her shirt to reveal a tight yellow and green ensemble.[121] While she later revealed that Daly was aware of her presence in the building prior to her appearance, Carey's appearance on TRL garnered strong media attention.[120] Only days later, Carey began posting irregular voice notes and messages on her official website: "I'm trying to understand things in life right now and so I really don't feel that I should be doing music right now. What I'd like to do is just a take a little break or at least get one night of sleep without someone popping up about a video. All I really want is [to] just be me and that's what I should have done in the first place ... I don't say this much but guess what, I don't take care of myself."[121] Following the quick removal of the messages, Berger commented that Carey had been "obviously exhausted and not thinking clearly" when she posted the letters.[122]
On July 26, she was suddenly hospitalized, citing "extreme exhaustion" and a "physical and emotional breakdown".[123] Carey was inducted at an un-disclosed hospital in Connecticut, and remained hospitalized and under doctor's care for two weeks, followed by an extended absence from the public.[123] Following the heavy media coverage surrounding Carey's publicized breakdown and hospitalization, Virgin Records and 20th Century Fox delayed the release of both Glitter, as well as its soundtrack of the same name.[124] Consequently, critics suggested that in delaying Glitter, hype for the project would have largely subsided, and would possibly hurt both ticket and album sales.[125] When discussing the project's weak commercial reaction, Carey blamed both her frame of mind during the time of its release, its postponement, as well as the soundtrack having been released on September 11.[126] Critics panned Glitter, as well as its accompanying soundtrack; both were unsuccessful commercially.[127] The accompanying soundtrack album, Glitter, became Carey's lowest-selling album to that point. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch dismissed it as "an absolute mess that'll go down as an annoying blemish on a career that, while not always critically heralded, was at least nearly consistently successful."[128] Following the negative cloud that was ensuing Carey's personal life at the time, as well as the project's poor reception, her unprecedented $100 million five-album record deal with Virgin Records (EMI Records) was bought out for $50 million.[115][129] Soon after, Carey flew to Capri, Italy for a period of five months, in which she began writing material for her new album, stemming from all the personal experiences she had endured throughout the past year.[120] Carey later said that her time at Virgin was "a complete and total stress-fest [...] I made a total snap decision which was based on money and I never make decisions based on money. I learned a big lesson from that."[130] Later that year, she signed a contract with Island Records, valued at more than $24 million,[131] and launched the record label MonarC. To add further to Carey's emotional burdens, her father, with whom she had little contact since childhood, died of cancer that year.[132]
In 2002, Carey was cast in the independent film, WiseGirls, alongside Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters, who co-starred as waitresses at a mobster-operated restaurant. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and received generally negative critical response, though Carey's portrayal of the character was praised; Roger Friedman of Fox News referred to her as "a Thelma Ritter for the new millennium", and wrote, "Her line delivery is sharp and she manages to get the right laughs".[133] Later that year, Carey performed the American national anthem to rave reviews at the Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.[134] Towards the end of 2002, Carey released her next studio album Charmbracelet, which she said marked "a new lease on life" for her.[119] Though released in the wake of Glitter and Carey's return to the music scene, sales of Charmbracelet were moderate and the quality of Carey's vocals came under criticism. Joan Anderson from The Boston Globe declared the album "the worst of her career, and revealed a voice [that is] no longer capable of either gravity-defying gymnastics or soft coos",[135] while Allmusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine expressed similar sentiments and wrote, "What is a greater problem is that Mariah's voice is shot, sounding in tatters throughout the record. She can no longer coo or softly croon nor can she perform her trademark gravity-defying vocal runs."[136] In an attempt to "relaunch" her career following the poor reception to Glitter, as well as her breakdown, Carey announced a world tour in April 2003.[137] Lasting over eight months, the Charmbracelet World Tour: An Intimate Evening with Mariah Carey, became her most extensive tour to date, spanning sixty-nine shows around the world.[138] Throughout the United States, the shows were done in smaller theaters, and something more Broadway-influenced, "It's much more intimate so you'll feel like you had an experience. You experience a night with me."[137] However, while smaller productions were booked throughout the tour's stateside leg, Carey performed at stadiums in Asia and Europe, performing for a crowd of over 35,000 in Manila, 50,000 in Malaysia, and to over 70,000 people in China.[139] In the United Kingdom, it became Carey's first tour to feature shows outside of London, booking arena stops in Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester.[140] Charmbracelet World Tour: An Intimate Evening with Mariah Carey garnered generally positive reviews from music critics and concert goers, with many complimenting the quality of Carey's live vocals, as well as the production as a whole.[141]
[edit] 2005–07: Return to prominence with The Emancipation of Mimi
Throughout 2004, Carey focused on composing material for her tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). The album found Carey working predominantly with Jermaine Dupri, as well as Bryan-Michael Cox, Manuel Seal, The Neptunes, Kanye West and Carey's longtime collaborator, Jermaine Dupri.[142] The album debuted atop the charts in several countries, and was warmly accepted by critics. Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian defined it as "cool, focused and urban [... some of] the first Mariah Carey tunes in years which I wouldn't have to be paid to listen to again",[143] while USA Today's Elysa Gardner wrote, "The ballads and midtempo numbers that truly reflect the renewed confidence of a songbird who has taken her shots and kept on flying."[144] The album's second single, "We Belong Together", became a "career re-defining"[145] song for Carey, at a point when many critics had considered her career over.[146] music critics heralded the song as her "return to form",[147] as well as the "return of The Voice",[147] while many felt it would revive "faith" in Carey's potential as a balladeer.[142] "We Belong Together" broke several records in the United States and became Carey's sixteenth chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100.[148] After staying at number one for fourteen non-consecutive weeks, the song became the second longest running number one song in US chart history, behind Carey's 1996 collaboration with Boyz II Men, "One Sweet Day".[148] Billboard listed it as the "song of the decade" and the ninth most popular song of all time.[149] Besides its chart success, the song broke several airplay records, and according to Nielsen BDS, gathered both the largest one-day and one-week audiences in history.[150]
During the week of September 25, 2005, Carey set another record, becoming the first female to occupy the first two spots atop the Hot 100, as "We Belong Together" remained at number one, and her next single, "Shake It Off" moved into the number two spot.[148] (Ashanti had topped the chart in 2002 while being a "featured" signer on the #2 single.) On the Billboard Hot 100 Year-end Chart of 2005, the song was declared the number one song, a career first for Carey.[151] Billboard listed "We Belong Together" ninth on The Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs and was declared the most popular song of the 2000s decade by Billboard.[152] The album earned ten Grammy Award nominations in 2006–07: eight in 2006 for the original release (the most received by Carey in a single year),[153] and two in 2007 for the Ultra Platinum Edition. In 2006 Carey won Best Contemporary R&B Album for The Emancipation of Mimi, as well as Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together".[153] The Emancipation of Mimi was the best-selling album in the United States in 2005, with nearly five million units sold. It was the first album by a solo female artist to become the year's best-selling album since Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill in 1996.[154] At the end of 2005, the IFPI reported that The Emancipation of Mimi had sold more than 7.7 million copies globally, and was the second best-selling album of the year after Coldplay's X&Y. It was the best-selling album worldwide by a solo and female artist.[155][156][157] To date, The Emancipation of Mimi has sold over 12 million copies worldwide.[158] At the 48th Grammy Awards, Carey performed a medley of "We Belong Together" and "Fly Like a Bird".[159] The performance earned the night's only standing ovation, prompting Teri Hatcher, who was presenting the next award, to exclaim, "It's like we've all just been saved!"[159]
In support of the album, Carey embarked on her first headlining tour in three years, named The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour after a "Carey-centric fan's" music diary.[160] The tour spanned forty stops, with thirty-two in the United States and Canada, two in Africa, and six in Japan.[161] Tickets for the tour went on sale on June 2, 2006, with prices ranging from $95 to $150 USD, and featured Carey's long-time friend Randy Jackson as the tour's musical director.[162][163] Carey's performances consisted of old songs from her catalog as well as her newest singles.[164] The tour received warm critical reaction from music critics and concert goers, many of which celebrated the quality of Carey's live vocals, as well as the show as a whole.[165][166] However, critics felt the show's excesses, such as Carey's often costume changes and pre-filmed clips, were unnecessary distractions.[165] The tour proved successful, with Carey playing to over 60,000 fans in the two stop in Tunis alone.[167] Midway through the tour, Carey booked a two-night concert engagement in Hong Kong, which was scheduled to take place following her Japanese shows.[168] The shows were cancelled, however, after tickets went on sale. According to Carey's then-manager Benny Medina, the cancellation was due to the concert promoter's refusal to pay Carey her agreed-upon compensation.[168] The promoter instead blamed poor ticket sales (allegedly, only 4,000 tickets had sold) and "Carey's outrageous demands".[169] Carey ultimately sued the promoter, claiming $1 million in damages due to the concert's abrupt cancellation.[170]
[edit] 2007–09: E=MC², second marriage, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel and acting breakthrough
By spring 2007, Carey had begun to work on her eleventh studio album, E=MC², in a private villa in Anguilla.[171] When asked regarding the album title's meaning, Carey said "Einstein's theory? Physics? Me? Hello! ...Of course I'm poking fun."[172] She characterized it as "Emancipation of Mimi to the second power", and said that she was "freer" on this album than any other.[172] Although E=MC² was well received by most critics,[173] some of them criticized it for being very similar to the formula used on The Emancipation of Mimi.[174] Two weeks before the album's release, "Touch My Body", the record's lead single reached the top position on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Carey's eighteenth number one and making her the solo artist with the most number one singles in United States history, pushing her past Elvis Presley into second place according to the magazine's revised methodology.[175] Carey is now second only to The Beatles, who have twenty number-one singles. Additionally, it gave Carey her 79th week atop the Hot 100, tying her with Presley as the artist with the most weeks at number one in the Billboard chart history."[176] Carey has also had notable success on international charts, though not to the same degree as in the United States. Thus far, she has had two #1 singles in Britain, two in Australia, and six in Canada. Her highest-charting single in Japan peaked at number two.
E=MC² debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 463,000 copies sold, the biggest opening week sales of her career.[177] With six number one albums, Carey is now tied with Britney Spears and Janet Jackson in the United States for the third most number one albums for a female artist, behind Madonna with seven and Barbra Streisand's nine chart toppers.[35] In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked her at number six on the "Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists", making Carey the second most successful female artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[178] Carey and actor/comedian Nick Cannon met while they shot her music video for her second single, "Bye Bye", on an island off the coast of Antigua.[179] On April 30, 2008, Carey married Cannon at her private estate on Windermere Island in The Bahamas.[180][181] Carey had a cameo appearance in Adam Sandler's 2008 film You Don't Mess with the Zohan, playing herself.[182] On January 20, 2009, Carey performed "Hero" at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball after Barack Obama was sworn as America's first African-American president.[183] On July 7, 2009, Carey – alongside Trey Lorenz – performed her version of The Jackson 5 song "I'll Be There" at the memorial service for Michael Jackson.[184] At the sight of Jackson's casket, Carey's voice, overwhelmed with emotion, cracked in the opening line of the song.[185] She later apologized on The Today Show, explaining how she did her best effort despite the circumstances.[185]
In 2009, she appeared as a social worker in Precious, the movie adaptation of the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire. The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics, as has Carey's performance.[186] Variety described her acting as "pitch-perfect".[187] Precious won awards at both the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival, receiving top honors there.[188][189] In January 2010, Carey won the Breakthrough Actress Performance Award for her role in Precious at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.[190] September 25, 2009, Carey's twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, was released. Reception for the album was generally positive, but mixed in certain aspects; Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic called it "her most interesting album in a decade",[191] while Jon Caramanica from The New York Times criticized Carey's vocal performances, decrying her overuse of her softer vocal registers at the expense of her more powerful lower and upper registers.[192] Commercially, the album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and became the lowest-selling studio album of her career.[193] The album's lead single, "Obsessed", became her 40th entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and her highest debut on the chart since "My All" in 1998.[194] The song debuted at number eleven and peaked at number seven on the chart, and became Carey's 27th US top-ten hit, tying her with Elton John and Janet Jackson as the fifth most top-ten hits.[194] Within hours after the song's release, various outlets speculated that its target was rapper Eminem, in response to his song "Bagpipes from Baghdad", in which he taunted Carey's husband, Nick Cannon.[195] According to MTV, Carey alludes to drug problems in "Obsessed", which Eminem opened up about on his sixth studio album, Relapse.[196] The album's follow-up single, a cover of Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is", failed to achieve any significant chart success in the United States, or much throughout Europe, but managed to break airplay records in Brazil. The song spent 27 weeks atop the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay, making it the longest running song in the chart's history.[197] On December 31, 2009, Carey embarked her seventh concert tour, Angels Advocate Tour, which visited the United States and Canada.[198] Though stateside, the tour spanned few international dates, such as in Brazil and Singapore, where Carey played to over 100,000 spectators.[199] On January 30, 2010, it was announced that Carey would release a remix album of Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel; titled Angels Advocate (an R&B remix album featuring a collection of newly remixed duets with some of Carey's favorite artists).[200] The album was slated for a March 30, 2010 release, but was eventually cancelled.[201]
[edit] 2010–present: Merry Christmas II You, motherhood and fourteenth studio album
Following the cancellation of the Angels Advocate, it was announced that Carey would return to the studio to start work on her thirteenth studio album.[202] It was later revealed that it would be her second Christmas album, the follow-up to Merry Christmas (1994), which became the best-selling Holiday album of all time.[63] Long time collaborators for the project include Jermaine Dupri, Johntá Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox and Randy Jackson, as well as new collaborators such as Marc Shaiman.[203] Dupri stated that a single would be released alongside the album before the year's end.[203] During a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, in August 2010, Island Def Jam executive Matt Voss announced that the album would be out on November 2, 2010.[204] and would include six new songs and a remix of her classic hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You".[205] The album, titled Merry Christmas II You, was released alongside an accompanying DVD, and was sent to retailers on November 2, 2010.[206] Merry Christmas II You debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 with sales of 56,000 copies, surpassing the opening week sales of Carey's previous holiday album of 45,000 copies 16 years prior.[207] It also became Carey's 16th top ten album in the United States.[207] The album debuted at number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, making it only the second Christmas album to top this chart.[208]
In May 2010, Carey dropped out of her planned appearance in For Colored Girls, the film adaptation of the play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, citing medical reasons.[209] After much media speculation, Carey confirmed on October 28, 2010, that she and Cannon were expecting their first child.[210] Carey also revealed that she had been pregnant shortly after her wedding with Cannon, but she miscarried.[211] On April 30, 2011, the couple's third wedding anniversary, Carey gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section.[212] The twins were named Monroe, after Marilyn Monroe, and Moroccan Scott, after Cannon proposed to Carey in her Moroccan-style room; Scott is Cannon's middle name and his grandmother's maiden name.[213] On February 11, 2011, Carey announced on HSN, that she recorded a duet with Tony Bennett for his upcoming "Duets" album, titled "When Do The Bells Ring For Me".[214] Following the birth of their children, Cannon revealed during an interview with Billboard that Carey had already begun working on a new record.[215] Cannon said "She's been working away, and we have a studio in the crib, and [the pregnancy] has totally inspired her on so many different levels. You're definitely gonna see some new phenomenal music from Mariah" and assured Carey would plan on releasing it by the end of the year.[216] In October 2011, Carey announced that she re-recorded her song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" with Justin Bieber as a duet for his Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe.[217][218] On November 5, 2011, Carey and Bieber filmed a music video for the duet at the Macy's in New York City.[219] On October 21, 2011, a pre-taped interview with Barbara Walters aired on ABC's 20/20, during the interview Carey and Cannon allowed the cameras to photograph/film twins Moroccan and Monroe for the first time ever.[220] In November 2011, Carey was included in the remix to the mixtape single "Warning" by Uncle Murda, the remix also features 50 Cent and Young Jeezy.[221] That same month, Carey announced that she and John Legend collaborated on a duet, "When Christmas Comes", which was originally part of Carey's 2010 holiday album Merry Christmas II You.[222] On March 1, 2012, Carey took the stage at New York City's Gotham Hall for a show, where only 50 tickets were made available to the public, as part of the Plot Your Escape concert series.[223] The 40-minute set included many of Carey's hits such as "Always Be My Baby", "Hero", "Obsessed", "We Belong Together", and a cover of Michael Jackson's "I'll Be There".[224]
Artistry[link]
Musical style[link]
Love is the subject of the majority of Carey's lyrics, although she has written about themes such as racism, social alienation, death, world hunger, and spirituality. She has said that much of her work is partly autobiographical, but Time magazine wrote: "If only Mariah Carey's music had the drama of her life. Her songs are often sugary and artificial—NutraSweet soul. But her life has passion and conflict," applying it to the first stages of her career. He commented that as her album's progressed, so too her songwriting and music blossomed into more mature and meaningful material.[225] Jim Faber of the New York Daily News, made similar comments, "For Carey, vocalizing is all about the performance, not the emotions that inspired it. Singing, to her, represents a physical challenge, not an emotional unburdening."[226] While reviewing Music Box, Stephen Holden from Rolling Stone commented that Carey sang with "sustained passion", while Entertainment Weekly's Arion Berger wrote that during some vocal moments, Carey becomes "too overwhelmed to put her passion into words."[227] In 2001, The Village Voice wrote in regards to what they considered Carey's "centerless ballads", writing, "Carey's Strawberry Shortcake soul still provides the template with which teen-pop cuties draw curlicues around those centerless [Diane] Warren ballads [...] it's largely because of [Blige] that the new R&B demands a greater range of emotional expression, smarter poetry, more from-the-gut testifying, and less unnecessary notes than the squeaky-clean and just plain squeaky Mariah era. Nowadays it's the Christina Aguileras and Jessica Simpsons who awkwardly oversing, while the women with roof-raising lung power keep it in check when tune or lyric demands."[228]
Carey's output makes use of electronic instruments such as drum machines,[142] keyboards and synthesizers.[229] Many of her songs contain piano-driven melodies,[230] as she was given piano lessons when she was six years old.[6] Carey said that she cannot read sheet music and prefers to collaborate with a pianist when composing her material, but feels that it is easier to experiment with faster and less conventional melodies and chord progressions using this technique.[6] While Carey learned to play the piano at a young age, and incorporates several ranges of production and instrumentation into her music, she has maintained that her voice has always been her most important asset: "My voice is my instrument; it always has been."[93] Carey began commissioning remixes of her material early in her career and helped to spearhead the practice of recording entirely new vocals for remixes.[231] Disc jockey David Morales has collaborated with Carey on several occasions, starting with "Dreamlover" (1993), which popularized the tradition of remixing R&B songs into house records, and which Slant magazine named one of the greatest dance songs of all time.[232] From "Fantasy" (1995) onward, Carey enlisted both hip-hop and house producers to re-structure her album compositions.[80] Entertainment Weekly included two remixes of "Fantasy" on a list of Carey's greatest recordings compiled in 2005: a National Dance Music Award-winning remix produced by Morales, and a Sean Combs production featuring rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard.[233] The latter has been credited with popularizing the R&B/hip-hop collaboration trend that has continued into the 2000s, through artists such as Ashanti and Beyoncé.[231] Combs said that Carey "knows the importance of mixes, so you feel like you're with an artist who appreciates your work—an artist who wants to come up with something with you".[234]
Voice and timbre[link]
"I have nodules on my vocal cords. My mother says I've had them since I was a kid. That's why I have the high register and the belting register and I can still be husky. A lot of people couldn't sing through the nodules the way I do; I've learned to sing through my vocal cords. The only thing that really affects my voice is sleep. Sometimes if I'm exhausted, I can't hit the really high notes. My doctors showed me my vocal cords and why I can hit those high notes. It's a certain part of the cord that not many people use—the very top. My natural voice is low. I have a raspy voice. I'm really more of an alto. But my airy voice can be high if I'm rested. [...] When I was little, I'd talk in this really high whisper, and my mom would be like, 'You're being ridiculous'. I thought if I can talk like that I can sing like that. So I started [she goes higher and higher and higher] just messing around with it. I'd practice and practice, and she'd be like, "You're gonna hurt yourself." I'd tell her, It doesn't hurt. If I were to try and belt two octaves lower than that, that would be a strain."
Mariah Carey possesses a five-octave vocal range,[236][237][238] and has the ability to reach notes beyond the 7th octave.[239][240] She was ranked first in a 2003 MTV and Blender magazine countdown of the 22 Greatest Voices in Music, as voted by fans and readers in an online poll. Carey said of the poll, "What it really means is voice of the MTV generation. Of course, it's an enormous compliment, but I don't feel that way about myself."[241] She also placed second in Cove magazine's list of "The 100 Outstanding Pop Vocalists".[242]
Regarding her voice type, Carey said that she is an alto. However, within contemporary forms of music, singers are classified by the style of music they sing. There is currently no authoritative voice classification system within non-classical music.[243] Attempts have been made to adopt classical voice type terms to other forms of singing, but they are controversial,[243] because the development of classic voice categorizations were made with the understanding that the singer would amplify his or her voice with their natural resonators, without a microphone.[244]
Jon Pareles of The New York Times describes Carey's lower register as a "rich, husky alto" that extends to "dog-whistle high notes"[245]. Carey also possesses a "whisper register". In an interview with the singer, Ron Givens of Entertainment Weekly described it this way, "In one brief swoop, she seems to squeal and roar at the same time: whisper register."[246] Additionally, towards the late 1990s, Carey began incorporating breathy vocals into her material, usually beginning the song and then building up to a "full throated" climax.[247] Tim Levell from the BBC News described her vocals as "sultry close-to-the-mic breathiness",[247] while USA Today's Elysa Gardner wrote "it's impossible to deny the impact her vocal style, a florid blend of breathy riffing and resonant belting, has had on today's young pop and R&B stars."[248]
Her sense of pitch is admired[245] and Jon Pareles adds "she can linger over sensual turns, growl with playful confidence, syncopate like a scat singer... with startlingly exact pitch."[245]
Influences[link]
Carey has said that from childhood she has been influenced by R&B and soul musicians such as Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan.[249] Her music contains strong influences of gospel music, and she credits The Clark Sisters, Shirley Caesar and Edwin Hawkins as the most influential in her early years.[249] When Carey incorporated hip-hop into her sound, speculation arose that she was making an attempt to take advantage of the genre's popularity, but she told Newsweek, "People just don't understand. I grew up with this music".[250] She has expressed appreciation for rappers such as The Sugarhill Gang, Eric B. & Rakim, the Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G. and Mobb Deep, with whom she collaborated on the single "The Roof (Back in Time)" (1998).[101] Carey was heavily influenced by Minnie Riperton, and began experimenting with the whistle register due to her original practice of the range.[101]
During Carey's career, her vocal and musical style, along with her level of success, has been compared to Whitney Houston, who she has also cited as an influence,[251] and Celine Dion. Carey and her peers, according to Garry Mulholland, are "the princesses of wails [...] virtuoso vocalists who blend chart-oriented pop with mature MOR torch song".[252] Author and writer Lucy O'Brien attributed the comeback of Barbra Streisand's "old-fashioned showgirl" to Carey and Dion, and described them and Houston as "groomed, airbrushed and overblown to perfection".[252] Carey's musical transition and use of more revealing clothing during the late 1990s were, in part, initiated to distance herself from this image, and she subsequently said that most of her early work was "schmaltzy MOR".[252] Some have noted that unlike Houston and Dion, Carey co-writes her own songs, and the Guinness Rockopedia (1998) classified her as the "songbird supreme".[253]
Legacy[link]
Carey's vocal style and singing ability have significantly impacted popular and contemporary music. As music critic G. Brown from The Denver Post wrote, "For better or worse, Mariah Carey's five-octave range and melismatic style have influenced a generation of pop singers."[254] According to Rolling Stone, "Her mastery of melisma, the fluttering strings of notes that decorate songs like "Vision of Love", inspired the entire American Idol vocal school, for better or worse, and virtually every other female R&B singer since the Nineties."[255] Jody Rosen of Slate Magazine wrote of Carey's influence in modern music, calling her the most influential vocal stylist of the last two decades, the person who made rococo melismatic singing.[256] Rosen further exemplified Carey's influence by drawing parallel with American Idol, which to her, "often played out as a clash of melisma-mad Mariah wannabes. And, today, nearly 20 years after Carey's debut, major labels continue to bet the farm on young stars such as the winner of Britain's X Factor show, Leona Lewis, with her Generation Next gloss on Mariah's big voice and big hair."[256] Sean Daly of St. Petersburg Times wrote, "Depending on how you feel about public humiliation, the best/worst parts of American Idol are the audition shows, which normally break down into three distinct parts:(1) The Talented Kids.(2) The Weird Kids.(3) The Mariahs." Daly further commented, "The Mariahs are the hardest ones to watch, mainly because most of them think they're reeeaaally good. The poor, disillusioned hopefuls plant themselves in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson – then proceed to stretch, break and mutilate every note of a song, often Mariah's Hero, a tune that has ruined more throats than smoker's cough."[257] New York Magazine's editor Roger Deckker said that in regarding Carey as an influential artist in music, he commented that "Whitney Houston may have introduced melisma (the vocally acrobatic style of lending a word an extra syllable or twenty) to the charts, but it was Mariah—with her jaw-dropping range—who made it into America's default sound."[258] Deckker also added that "Every time you turn on American Idol, you are watching her children".[258] Despite her vocal prowess, Carey's vocal technique particularly with the use of melisma and belting, has been subject to public scrutiny mainly because of young singers such as from talent shows have been overly imitating her singing technique in which critics commented "Mariah Carey is, without a doubt, the worst thing to happen to amateur singing since the karaoke machine".[257] As Professor Katherine L. Meizel noted in her book, The Mediation of Identity Politics in American Idol, "Carey's influence not just stops in the emulation of melisma or her singing amongst the wannabe's, it's also her persona, her diva, her stardom which inspires them.... a pre-fame conic look."[259]
The problem, however, is that for all her talent, the 36-year-old is first and foremost a STAR, the very epitome of pop opulence in today's celebrity-dependent culture. And thus, millions of young women and men wake up every morning and figure that, simply by imitating Carey's vocal derring-do, they too can wind up on the cover of People or on MTV Cribs or on the arm of record mogul Tommy Mottola.
—Sean Daly from St. Petersburg Times commenting on Carey's popularity and influence on aspiring singers and on worldwide talent shows.[260]
Carey's influence is notable in numerous hip hop, pop and R&B artists, including Beyoncé,[62] Christina Aguilera,[261] Jessica Simpson,[248] Rihanna,[262] Kelly Clarkson,[263] Nelly Furtado,[264] Leona Lewis,[265] Brandy Norwood,[255] Pink,[266] Mary J. Blige,[267] and Missy Elliott, among others.[62] Knowles credits Carey's singing and her song "Vision of Love" as influencing her to begin practicing vocal "runs" as a child, as well as helping her pursue a career as a musician.[62] Rihanna has stated that Carey is one of her major influences and idol.[262] Christina Aguilera has cited in her early stages of her career that Carey is a big influence in her singing career and being one of her idols.[261] According to Pier Dominguez, author of Christina Aguilera: a star is made : the unauthorized biography, Aguilera has stated how she loved listening to Whitney Houston, but it was Carey who had the biggest influence on her vocal styling. Carey's carefully choreographed image of a grown woman struck a chord on Aguilera. Her influence on Aguilera also grew from the fact that both were of mixed heritage.[268] Philip Brasor, editor of The Japan Times, expressed how Carey's vocal and melismatic style even influenced Asian singers. He wrote regarding Japanese superstar Utada Hikaru, "Utada sang what she heard, from the diaphragm and with her own take on the kind of melisma that became de rigueur in American pop after the ascendance of Mariah Carey."[269] In an article called "Out With Mariah's Melisma, In With Kesha's Kick", writer David Browne of The New York Times discusses how the ubiquitous melisma pop style has suddenly fallen down from pop culture in favor of young stars who uses the now ubiquitous autotune in which the first mentioned was heavily popularized into mainstream pop culture with the likes of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.[270] Browne had commented "But beginning two decades ago, melisma overtook pop in a way it hadn't before. Mariah Carey's debut hit from 1990, "Vision of Love," followed two years later by Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You," set the bar insanely high for notes stretched louder, longer and knottier than most pop fans had ever heard."[270] Browne further added "A subsequent generation of singers, including Ms. Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Beyoncé, built their careers around melisma. (Men like Brian McKnight and Tyrese also indulged in it, but women tended to dominate the form.)"[270]
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Carey's usage of Melisma throughout the song was credited with inspiring several vocalists and performers throughout the turn or the century, and is considered to have brought the usage of the vocal technique to modern day singers and talent competitions around the world to date.
Since its release in 1994, the song has re-entered the charts around the world, and is the best-selling holiday ringtone and song in the United States. Additionally, it was listed as the number one Christmas standard in the United Kingdom, while being branded the "last addition to the holiday collection of classics." The song has been covered by several artists, attesting to its continued popularity.[271][272]
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Carey is also credited for introducing R&B and hip hop into mainstream pop culture, and for popularizing rap as a featuring act through her post-1995 songs.[62] Sasha Frere-Jones, editor of The New Yorker commented, "It became standard for R&B/hip-hop stars like Missy Elliott and Beyoncé, to combine melodies with rapped verses. And young white pop stars—including Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera, and 'N Sync—have spent much of the past ten years making pop music that is unmistakably R&B."[62] Moreover Jones concludes that "[Carey's] idea of pairing a female songbird with the leading male MCs of hip-hop changed R&B and, eventually, all of pop. Although now anyone is free to use this idea, the success of "The Emancipation of Mimi" suggests that it still belongs to Carey."[62] Judnick Mayard, writer of The Fader, wrote that in regarding of R&B and hip hop collaboration, "The champion of this movement is Mariah Carey."[273] Mayard also expressed that "To this day ODB and Mariah may still be the best and most random hip hop collaboration of all time", citing that due to the record "Fantasy", "R&B and Hip Hop were the best of step siblings."[273] Kelfa Sanneh of The New York Times wrote, "In the mid-1990s Ms. Carey pioneered a subgenre that some people call the thug-love duet. Nowadays clean-cut pop stars are expected to collaborate with roughneck rappers, but when Ms. Carey teamed up with Ol' Dirty Bastard, of the Wu-Tang Clan, for the 1995 hit "Fantasy (Remix)", it was a surprise, and a smash."[274] Aside from her pop culture and musical influence, Carey is credited for releasing a classic Christmas song called "All I Want For Christmas Is You".[272] In a retrospective look at Carey's career, Sasha Frere-Jones of The New Yorker said, the "charming" song was one of Carey's biggest accomplishments, calling it "one of the few worthy modern additions to the holiday canon".[62] Rolling Stone ranked "All I Want for Christmas Is You" fourth on its Greatest Rock and Roll Christmas Songs list, calling it a "holiday standard."[275] Following the release of her Greatest Hits album, Devon Powers of Popmatters has said in his review that "She has influenced countless female vocalists after her. At 32, she is already a living legend—even if she never sings another note."[276] Carey's business ventures include the launch of her perfumes, her clothing line, and books.[277] She has portrayed the true nature of being a superstar, according to sociologist Naomi Hirahara, and is a classic example of the word "diva". Carey is never seen without her large entourage, whether it be award shows, performances or as guests on late night specials. Hirahara says, "her demands are sporadic, her looks are glamorous, she is hardly of her age, but she is still ruling. Nowadays people emulate the idea of being a diva, but Carey was the original one in true sense of the term."[277]
Honors and awards[link]
See also: List of awards received by Mariah Carey
Throughout Carey's career, she has collected many honors and awards, including the World Music Awards' Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium, the Grammy's Best New Artist in 1991, Billboard's Special Achievement Award for the Artist of the Decade during the 1990s.[278] In a career spanning over 20 years, Carey has sold over 200 million albums, singles, and videos worldwide, making her one of the biggest-selling artists in music history. Carey is ranked as the best-selling female artist of the Nielsen SoundScan era, with over 52 million copies sold.[279][280][281][282] Possessing a five-octave vocal range, Carey was ranked first in MTV and Blender magazine's 2003 countdown of the 22 Greatest Voices in Music, and was placed second in Cove magazine's list of "The 100 Outstanding Pop Vocalists".[242][283] Aside from her voice, she has become known for her songwriting. Yahoo Music editor Jason Ankeny wrote, "She earned frequent comparison to rivals Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, but did them both one better by composing all of her own material."[284] According to Billboard magazine, she was the most successful artist of the 1990s in the United States.[285] At the 2000 World Music Awards, Carey was given a Legend Award for being the "best-selling female pop artist of the millennium", as well as the "Best-selling artist of the 90s" in the United States, after releasing a series of albums of multi-platinum status in Asia and Europe, such as Music Box and Number 1's.[283][286] She is also a recipient of the Chopard Diamond Award in 2003, recognizing sales of over 100 million albums worldwide.[287] Additionally, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) lists Carey as the third-best-selling female artist, with shipments of over 63 million units in the US.[288][289] In Japan, Carey has the top four highest-selling albums of all time by a non-Asian artist.[290][291]
Carey has spent a record 79 weeks at the number-one position on Billboard Hot 100, becoming the artist with the most weeks at number-one in US chart history.[292] On that same chart, she has accumulated 18 number-one singles, which ties her with Elvis Presley for the second most number-one singles in the chart's history (after only The Beatles).[293] In 1994, Carey released her holiday album Merry Christmas has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, and is the best-selling Christmas album of all time.[63][64][294][295] It also produced the successful single "All I Want for Christmas Is You", which became the only holiday song and ringtone to reach multi-platinum status in the US.[296] In Japan, Number 1's has sold over 3,250,000 copies and is the best-selling album of all time in Japan by a non-Asian artist.[297] Her hit single "One Sweet Day", which featured Boyz II Men, spent sixteen consecutive weeks at the top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1996, setting the record for the most weeks atop the Hot 100 chart in history.[282] After Carey's success in Asia with Merry Christmas, Billboard estimated Carey as the all-time best-selling international artist in Japan.[298] In 2008, Billboard listed "We Belong Together" ninth on The Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs[299] and second on Top Billboard Hot 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[300] The song was also declared the most popular song of the 2000s decade by Billboard.[152] In 2009, Carey's cover of Foreigner's song "I Want to Know What Love Is" became the longest-running number-one song in Brazilian singles chart history, spending 27 consecutive weeks at number-one.[301] Additionally, Carey has had three songs debut at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100: "Fantasy", "One Sweet Day" and "Honey", making her the artist with the most number-one debuts in the chart's 52-year history.[302] Also, she is the first female artist to debut at number 1 in the U.S. with "Fantasy".[283] In 2010, Carey's 13th album and second Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You, debuted at No.1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, making it only the second Christmas album to top that chart. On November 19, 2010, Billboard magazine named Carey in their "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years" chart at number four.[303]
Philanthropy and other activities[link]
Carey is a philanthropist who has donated time and money to organizations such as the Fresh Air Fund.[304] She became associated with the Fund in the early 1990s, and is the co-founder of a camp located in Fishkill, New York, that enables inner-city youth to embrace the arts and introduces them to career opportunities.[304] The camp was called Camp Mariah "for her generous support and dedication to Fresh Air children", and she received a Congressional Horizon Award for her youth-related charity work.[305] She is well-known nationally for her work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in granting the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, and in November 2006 she was awarded the Foundation's Wish Idol for her "extraordinary generosity and her many wish granting achievements".[306][307] Carey has volunteered for the New York City Police Athletic League and contributed to the obstetrics department of New York Presbyterian Hospital Cornell Medical Center.[308] A percentage of the sales of MTV Unplugged was donated to various other charities.[308] In 2008, Carey was named Hunger Ambassador of the World Hunger Relief Movement.[309] In February 2010, the song, "100%", which was originally written and recorded for the film, Precious,[310] was used as one of the theme songs for the 2010 Winter Olympics, with all money proceeds going to Team USA.[311]
One of Carey's most high-profile benefit concert appearances was on VH1's 1998 Divas Live special, during which she performed alongside other female singers in support of the Save the Music Foundation.[97] The concert was a ratings success, and Carey participated in the Divas 2000 special.[97] In 2007, the Save the Music Foundation honored Carey at their tenth gala event for her support towards the foundation since its inception.[312][313] She appeared at the America: A Tribute to Heroes nationally televised fundraiser in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, and in December 2001, she performed before peacekeeping troops in Kosovo.[314] Carey hosted the CBS television special At Home for the Holidays, which documented real-life stories of adopted children and foster families, from the Wayback Machine on October 22, 2001.[315] In 2005, Carey performed for Live 8 in London[316] and at the Hurricane Katrina relief telethon "Shelter from the Storm".[317] In August 2008, Carey and other singers recorded the charity single, "Just Stand Up" produced by Babyface and L. A. Reid, to support "Stand Up to Cancer".[318]
Declining offers to appear in commercials in the United States during her early career, Carey was not involved in brand marketing initiatives until 2006, when she participated in endorsements for Intel Centrino personal computers and launched a jewelry and accessories line for teenagers, Glamorized, in American Claire's and Icing stores.[319] During this period, as part of a partnership with Pepsi and Motorola, Carey recorded and promoted a series of exclusive ringtones, including "Time of Your Life".[320] She signed a licensing deal with the cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden, and in 2007, she released her own fragrance, "M".[321] In 2007, Forbes named her as the fifth richest woman in entertainment, with an estimated net worth of US $270 million.[322][323] In November 2011, it was reported that Carey's net worth was valued at more than $500 million.[324] On November 29, 2010, she debuted a collection on HSN, the collection range included jewelry, shoes and fragrances.[325] In November 2011, Carey was announced as the new global ambassador for Jenny Craig, following her weight loss with the program after giving birth to fraternal twins in April. Carey claims she lost 70-pound (32 kg) on the program.[326]
Filmography[link]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Bachelor | Ilana | |
| 2001 | Glitter | Billie Frank | 2001 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress |
| 2002 | WiseGirls | Raychel | |
| 2003 | Death of a Dynasty | Herself | Cameo appearance |
| 2005 | State Property 2 | Dame's Wifey | |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan | Herself | Cameo appearance |
| 2009 | Tennessee | Krystal | |
| 2009 | Precious | Mrs. Weiss |
Palm Springs International Film Festival Breakthrough Performance Award |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ally McBeal | Candy Cushnip | "Playing with Matches" (Season 5, episode 8) |
| 2003 | The Proud Family | Herself | Voice role |
Discography[link]
Main articles: Mariah Carey albums discography, Mariah Carey singles discography, Mariah Carey videography, and List of Mariah Carey songs
- Mariah Carey (1990)
- Emotions (1991)
- Music Box (1993)
- Merry Christmas (1994)
- Daydream (1995)
- Butterfly (1997)
- Rainbow (1999)
- Glitter (2001)
- Charmbracelet (2002)
- The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
- E=MC² (2008)
- Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009)
- Merry Christmas II You (2010)
See also[link]
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- List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (U.S.)
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. dance chart
- List of awards received by Mariah Carey
- List of best-selling music artists
- List of best selling music artists in U.S.
- List of Mariah Carey tours
Notes[link]
- ^ "News". Mariah Carey. http://mariahcarey.com/news/32701. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
- ^ a b Nickson 1998, pp. 8
- ^ a b c d e Nickson 1998, pp. 7
- ^ "Mariah Carey Biography". The New York Times (The New York Times Company). http://movies.nytimes.com/person/10883/Mariah-Carey. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
- ^ "Celebrity Central: Top 25 Celebrities: Mariah Carey". People (Time Warner). http://www.people.com/people/mariah_carey. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
- ^ a b c d e Nickson 1998, pp. 9
- ^ Nickson 1998, pp. 14
- ^ a b Nickson 1998, pp. 10–11
- ^ a b Nickson 1998, pp. 13
- ^ a b c d e Nickson 1998, pp. 16
- ^ a b Nickson 1998, pp. 17
- ^ Nickson 1998, pp. 18
- ^ Nickson 1998, pp. 19
- ^ Nickson 1998, pp. 20
- ^ a b Nickson 1998, pp. 21
- ^ a b Nickson 1998, pp. 22
- ^ Nickson 1998, pp. 61
- ^ a b c d Nickson 1998, pp. 25
- ^ a b Nickson 1998, pp. 26
- ^ a b Goodman, Fred (1991-04-14). "Pop Music; The Marketing Muscle Behind Mariah Carey". http://www.nytimes.com/1991/04/14/arts/pop-music-the-marketing-muscle-behind-mariah-carey.html. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
- ^ Italie, Hillel (1990-08-18). "Vocal Range lets Carey Soar to the Top". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (John Robinson Block). http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ivFRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1m4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6885,6109094&dq=mariah+carey+cinderella&hl=en. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ Nickson 1998, pp. 28–29
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| Name | Carey, Mariah |
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| Short description | American singer |
| Date of birth | March 27, 1969 or 1970 |
| Place of birth | Huntington, New York, United States |
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 Whitney Houston performing at Good Morning America in Central Park on September 1, 2009 |
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| Birth name | Whitney Elizabeth Houston |
| Born | (1963-08-09)August 9, 1963 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 2012(2012-02-11) (aged 48) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, pop, dance, gospel |
| Occupations | Singer, actress, model, film producer, record producer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1977–2012 |
| Labels | Arista, RCA |
| Associated acts | Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Jermaine Jackson, Mariah Carey, Enrique Iglesias, Bobby Brown |
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most-awarded female act of all-time.[1] Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide.[2][3] She released seven studio albums and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know",[4] influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps.[5][6]
Houston is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.[7] She is the second artist behind Elton John and the only female artist to have two number-one Billboard 200 Album awards (formerly "Top Pop Album") on the Billboard magazine year-end charts.[8] Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by a female act at the time of its release. The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of 1986, and was ranked at number 254 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.[9] Her second studio album Whitney (1987) became the first album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart.[9]
Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The film's original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single "I Will Always Love You", became the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. With the album, Houston became the first act (solo or group, male or female) to sell more than a million copies of an album within a single week period under Nielsen SoundScan system.[9] The album makes her the top female act in the top 10 list of the best-selling albums of all time, at number four. Houston continued to star in movies and contribute to their soundtracks, including the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). The Preacher's Wife soundtrack became the best-selling gospel album in history.[10]
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Life and career[link]
1963–1976: Early life[link]
Whitney Houston was born in what was then a middle-income neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, the second child of Army serviceman and entertainment executive John Russell Houston, Jr. (September 13, 1920 – February 2, 2003), and gospel singer Cissy Houston (née Emily Drinkard).[11] She was of African American, Native American and Dutch descent.[12] Her mother, along with cousins Dionne Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick, godmother Darlene Love[13] and honorary aunt Aretha Franklin[14] were all notable figures in the gospel, rhythm and blues, pop, and soul genres.[15] She met her honorary aunt at age 8, or 9, when her mother took her to a recording studio.[16] Houston was raised a Baptist, but was also exposed to the Pentecostal church. After the 1967 Newark riots, the family moved to a middle-class area in East Orange, New Jersey, when she was four.[17]
At the age of 11, Houston began to follow in her mother's footsteps and started performing as a soloist in the junior gospel choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where she also learned to play the piano.[18] Her first solo performance in the church was "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah".[19] When Houston was a teenager, she attended Mount Saint Dominic Academy, a Catholic girls' high school in Caldwell, New Jersey, where she met her best friend Robyn Crawford, whom she described as the "sister she never had".[20] While Houston was still in school, her mother continued to teach her how to sing.[5] In addition to her mother, Franklin, and Warwick, Houston was also exposed to the music of Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, and Roberta Flack, most of whom would have an impact on her as a singer and performer.[21]
1977–1984: Early career[link]
Houston spent some of her teenage years touring nightclubs where her mother Cissy was performing, and she would occasionally get on stage and perform with her. In 1977, at age 14, she became a backup singer on the Michael Zager Band's single "Life's a Party".[22] In 1978, at age 15, Houston sang background vocals on Chaka Khan's hit single "I'm Every Woman", a song she would later turn into a larger hit for herself on her monster-selling The Bodyguard soundtrack album.[23][24] She also sang back-up on albums by Lou Rawls and Jermaine Jackson.[23]
In the early 1980s, Houston started working as a fashion model after a photographer saw her at Carnegie Hall singing with her mother. She appeared in Seventeen[25] and became one of the first women of color to grace the cover of the magazine.[26] She was also featured in layouts in the pages of Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Young Miss, and appeared in a Canada Dry soft drink TV commercial.[27] Her striking looks and girl-next-door charm made her one of the most sought after teen models of that time.[27] While modeling, she continued her burgeoning recording career by working with producers Michael Beinhorn, Bill Laswell and Martin Bisi on an album they were spearheading called One Down, which was credited to the group Material. For that project, Houston contributed the ballad "Memories", a cover of a song by Hugh Hopper of Soft Machine. Robert Christgau of The Village Voice called her contribution "one of the most gorgeous ballads you've ever heard".[28] She also appeared as a lead vocalist on one track on a Paul Jabara album, entitled Paul Jabara and Friends, released by Columbia Records in 1983.[29]
Houston had previously been offered several recording agencies (Michael Zager in 1980, and Elektra Records in 1981), however her mother declined the offers stating her daughter must first complete high school.[22][30] In 1983, Gerry Griffith, an A&R representative from Arista Records, saw her performing with her mother in a New York City nightclub and was impressed. He convinced Arista's head Clive Davis to make time to see Houston perform. Davis too was impressed and offered a worldwide recording contract which Houston signed. Later that year, she made her national televised debut alongside Davis on The Merv Griffin Show.[31]
Houston signed with Arista in 1983, but did not begin work on her album immediately.[1] The label wanted to make sure no other label signed the singer away. Davis wanted to ensure he had the right material and producers for Houston's debut album. Some producers had to pass on the project due to prior commitments.[32] Houston first recorded a duet with Teddy Pendergrass entitled "Hold Me" which appeared on his album, Love Language.[33] The single was released in 1984 and gave Houston her first taste of success, becoming a Top 5 R&B hit.[34] It would also appear on her debut album in 1985.
1985–1986: Rise to international prominence[link]
With production from Michael Masser, Kashif, Jermaine Jackson, and Narada Michael Walden, Houston's debut album Whitney Houston was released in February 1985. Rolling Stone magazine praised Houston, calling her "one of the most exciting new voices in years" while The New York Times called the album "an impressive, musically conservative showcase for an exceptional vocal talent".[35][36] Arista Records promoted Houston's album with three different singles from the album in the US, UK and other European countries. In the UK, the dance-funk "Someone for Me", which failed to chart in the country, was the first single while "All at Once" was in such European countries as the Netherlands and Belgium, where the song reached the top 5 on the singles charts, respectively.[37]
In the US, the soulful ballad "You Give Good Love" was chosen as the lead single from Houston's debut to establish her in the black marketplace first.[38] Outside the US, the song failed to get enough attention to become a hit, but in the US, it gave the album its first major hit as it peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and No. 1 on the Hot R&B chart.[32] As a result, the album began to sell strongly, and Houston continued promotion by touring nightclubs in the US. She also began performing on late-night television talk shows, which were not usually accessible to unestablished black acts. The jazzy ballad "Saving All My Love for You" was released next and it would become Houston's first No. 1 single in both the US and the UK. She was then an opening act for singer Jeffrey Osborne on his nationwide tour. "Thinking About You" was released as the promo single only to R&B-oriented radio stations, which peaked at number ten on the US R&B Chart. At the time, MTV had received harsh criticism for not playing enough videos by black, Latino, and other racial minorities while favoring white acts.[39] The third US single, "How Will I Know", peaked at No. 1 and introduced Houston to the MTV audience thanks to its video. Houston's subsequent singles from this, and future albums, would make her the first African-American female artist to receive consistent heavy rotation on MTV.[26]
By 1986, a year after its initial release, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard 200 albums chart and stayed there for 14 non-consecutive weeks.[40] The final single, "Greatest Love of All", became Houston's biggest hit at the time after peaking No. 1 and remaining there for three weeks on the Hot 100 chart, which made her debut the first album by a female artist to yield three No. 1 hits. Houston was No. 1 artist of the year and Whitney Houston was the No. 1 album of the year on the 1986 Billboard year-end charts, making her the first female artist to earn that distinction.[40] At the time, Houston released the best-selling debut album by a solo artist.[41] Houston then embarked on her world tour, Greatest Love Tour. The album had become an international success, and was certified 13× platinum (diamond) in the United States alone, and has sold a total of 25 million copies worldwide.[42]
At the 1986 Grammy Awards, Houston was nominated for three awards including Album of the Year.[43] She was not eligible for the Best New Artist category due to her previous hit R&B duet recording with Teddy Pendergrass in 1984.[44] She won her first Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for "Saving All My Love for You".[45] Houston's performance of the song during the Grammy telecast later earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.[46]
Houston won seven American Music Awards in total in 1986 and 1987, and an MTV Video Music Award.[47][48] The album's popularity would also carry over to the 1987 Grammy Awards when "Greatest Love of All" would receive a Record of the Year nomination. Houston's debut album is listed as one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 list.[49][50] Houston's grand entrance into the music industry is considered one of the 25 musical milestones of the last 25 years, according to USA Today.[51] Following Houston's breakthrough, doors were opened for other African-American female artists such as Janet Jackson and Anita Baker to find notable success in popular music and on MTV.[52][53]
[edit] 1987–1991: Whitney, I'm Your Baby Tonight and "The Star Spangled Banner"
With many expectations, Houston's second album, Whitney, was released in June 1987. The album again featured production from Masser, Kashif and Walden as well as Jellybean Benitez. Many critics complained that the material was too similar to her previous album. Rolling Stone said, "the narrow channel through which this talent has been directed is frustrating".[54] Still, the album enjoyed commercial success. Houston became the first female artist in music history to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and the first artist to enter the albums chart at number one in both the US and UK, while also hitting number one or top ten in dozens of other countries around the world. The album's first single, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)", was also a massive hit worldwide, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the singles chart in many countries such as Australia, Germany and the UK. The next three singles, "Didn't We Almost Have It All", "So Emotional", and "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" all peaked at number one on the US Hot 100 chart, which gave her a total of seven consecutive number one hits, breaking the record of six previously shared by The Beatles and The Bee Gees.[55][56] Houston became the first female artist to generate four number-one singles from one album. Whitney has been certified 9× Platinum in the US for shipments of over 9 million copies, and has sold a total of 20 million copies worldwide.[57]
At the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988, Houston was nominated for three awards, including Album of the Year, winning her second Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".[58][59] Houston also won two American Music Awards in 1988 and 1989, respectively, and a Soul Train Music Award.[60][61][62] Following the release of the album, Houston embarked on the Moment of Truth World Tour, which was one of the ten highest grossing concert tours of 1987.[63] The success of the tours during 1986–87 and her two studio albums ranked Houston No. 8 for the highest earning entertainers list according to Forbes magazine.[64] She was the highest earning African-American woman overall and the third highest entertainer after Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy.[64]
Houston was a supporter of Nelson Mandela and the anti-apartheid movement. During her modeling days, the singer refused to work with any agencies who did business with the then-apartheid South Africa.[65][66] On June 11, 1988, during the European leg of her tour, Houston joined other musicians to perform a set at Wembley Stadium in London to celebrate a then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday.[65] Over 72,000 people attended Wembley Stadium, and over a billion people tuned in worldwide as the rock concert raised over $1 million for charities while bringing awareness to apartheid.[67] Houston then flew back to the US for a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City in August. The show was a benefit concert that raised a quarter of a million dollars for the United Negro College Fund.[68] In the same year, she recorded a song for NBC's coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics, "One Moment in Time", which became a Top 5 hit in the US, while reaching number one in the UK and Germany.[69][70][71] With her world tour continuing overseas, Houston was still one of the top 20 highest earning entertainers for 1987–88 according to Forbes magazine.[72][73]
In 1989, Houston formed The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children, a non-profit organization that has raised funds for the needs of children around the world. The organization cares for homelessness, children with cancer or AIDS, and other issues of self-empowerment.[74] With the success of her first two albums, Houston was undoubtedly an international crossover superstar, the most prominent since Michael Jackson, appealing to all demographics. However, some black critics believed she was "selling out".[6] They felt her singing on record lacked the soul that was present during her live concerts.[25]
At the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards, when Houston's name was called out for a nomination, a few in the audience jeered.[75][76] Houston defended herself against the criticism, stating, "If you're gonna have a long career, there's a certain way to do it, and I did it that way. I'm not ashamed of it".[25] Houston took a more urban direction with her third studio album, I'm Your Baby Tonight, released in November 1990. She produced and chose producers for this album and as a result, it featured production and collaborations with L.A. Reid and Babyface, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Wonder. The album showed Houston's versatility on a new batch of tough rhythmic grooves, soulful ballads and up-tempo dance tracks. Reviews were mixed. Rolling Stone felt it was her "best and most integrated album".[77] while Entertainment Weekly, at the time thought Houston's shift towards an urban direction was "superficial".[78]
The album contained several hits: the first two singles, "I'm Your Baby Tonight" and "All the Man That I Need" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; "Miracle" peaked at number nine; "My Name Is Not Susan" peaked in the top twenty; "I Belong to You" reached the top ten of the US R&B chart and garnered Houston a Grammy nomination; and the sixth single, the Stevie Wonder duet "We Didn't Know", reached the R&B top twenty. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and went on to be certified 4× platinum in the US while selling twelve million total worldwide.
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Houston met with President George H. W. Bush in the Oval Office in 1990, while in Washington, D.C., to participate in the Youth Leadership Forum
In 1990, Houston was the spokesperson for a youth leadership conference hosted in Washington, D.C. She had a private audience with President George H. W. Bush in the Oval Office to discuss the associated challenges.
With America entangled in the Persian Gulf War, Houston performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991.[79] Due to overwhelming response to her rendition, it was released as a commercial single and video of her performance, and reached the Top 20 on the US Hot 100, making her the only act to turn the national anthem into a pop hit of that magnitude (Jose Feliciano's version reached No. 50 in November 1968).[80][81] Houston donated all her share of the proceeds to the American Red Cross Gulf Crisis Fund. As a result, the singer was named to the Red Cross Board of Governors.[79][82][83]
Her rendition was considered the benchmark for singers and critically acclaimed.[84] Rolling Stone commented that "her singing stirs such strong patriotism. Unforgettable", and the performance ranked No. 1 on the 25 most memorable music moments in NFL history list. VH1 listed the performance as one of the greatest moments that rocked TV.[85][86] Following the attacks on 9/11, it was released again by Arista Records, all profits going towards the firefighters and victims of the attacks. This time it peaked at No. 6 in the Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.[87]
Later in 1991, Houston put together her Welcome Home Heroes concert with HBO for the soldiers fighting in the Persian Gulf War and their families. The free concert took place at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia in front of 3,500 servicemen and women. HBO descrambled the concert so that it was free for everyone to watch.[88] Houston's concert gave HBO its highest ratings ever.[89] She then embarked on the I'm Your Baby Tonight World Tour.
[edit] 1992–1994: Marriage to Bobby Brown and The Bodyguard
Throughout the 1980s, Houston was romantically linked to American football star Randall Cunningham and actor Eddie Murphy, whom she dated.[90] She then met R&B singer Bobby Brown at the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards. After a three-year courtship, the two were married on July 18, 1992.[91] On March 4, 1993, Houston gave birth to their daughter Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown, her only child, and his fourth. Brown would go on to have several run-ins with the law, including some jail time.[91]
With the commercial success of her albums, movie offers poured in, including offers to work with Robert De Niro, Quincy Jones, and Spike Lee; but Houston felt the time wasn't right.[90] Houston's first film role was in The Bodyguard, released in 1992 and co-starring Kevin Costner. Houston played Rachel Marron, a star who is stalked by a crazed fan and hires a bodyguard to protect her. USA Today listed it as one of the 25 most memorable movie moments of the last 25 years in 2007.[92] Houston's mainstream appeal allowed people to look at the movie color-blind.[93]
Still, controversy arose as some felt the film's advertising intentionally hid Houston's face to hide the film's interracial relationship. In an interview with Rolling Stone in 1993, the singer commented that "people know who Whitney Houston is – I'm black. You can't hide that fact."[21] Houston received a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Actress. The Washington Post said Houston is "doing nothing more than playing Houston, comes out largely unscathed if that is possible in so cockamamie an undertaking",[94] and The New York Times commented that she lacked passion with her co-star.[95] Despite the film's mixed reviews, it was hugely successful at the box office, grossing more than $121 million in the U.S. and $410 million worldwide, making it one of the top 100 grossing films in film history at its time of release, though it is no longer in the top 100 due to rising ticket prices since the time the film was released.[96]
The film's soundtrack also enjoyed big success. Houston executive produced and contributed six songs for the motion picture's adjoining soundtrack album. Rolling Stone said it is "nothing more than pleasant, tasteful and urbane".[97] The soundtrack's lead single was "I Will Always Love You", written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974. Houston's version of the song was acclaimed by many critics, regarding it as her "signature song" or "iconic performance". Rolling Stone and USA Today called her rendition "the tour-de-force".[98][99] The single peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for a then-record-breaking 14 weeks, number one on the R&B chart for a then-record-breaking 11 weeks, and number one on the Adult Contemporary charts for five weeks, thus becoming the first single to top those three charts simultaneously for five weeks.[100]
The single was certified 4× platinum by the RIAA, making Houston the first female artist with a single to reach that level in the RIAA history and becoming the best-selling single by a female artist in the US.[101][102][103] The song also became a global success, hitting number-one in almost all countries, and one of the best-selling singles of all time with 12 million copies sold.[104] The soundtrack topped the Billboard 200 chart and remained there for 20 non-consecutive weeks, the longest tenure by any album on the chart in the Nielsen SoundScan era, and became one of the fastest selling albums ever.[105] During Christmas week of 1992, the soundtrack sold over a million copies within a week, becoming the first album to achieve that feat under Nielsen SoundScan system.[106][107] With the follow-up singles "I'm Every Woman", a Chaka Khan cover, and "I Have Nothing" both reaching the top five, Houston became the first female artist to ever have three singles in the Top 11 simultaneously.[108][109][110] The album was certified 17× platinum in the US alone,[111] with worldwide sales of 44 million,[112] making The Bodyguard the biggest-selling album by a female act on the list of the world's Top 10 best-selling albums, topping Shania Twain's 40 million sold for Come On Over.[113]
Houston won three Grammys for the album in 1994, including two of the Academy's highest honors, Album of the Year and Record of the Year. In addition, she won a record 8 American Music Awards at that year's ceremony including the Award of Merit,[114] 11 Billboard Music Awards, 3 Soul Train Music Awards in 1993–94 including Sammy Davis, Jr. Award as Entertainer of the Year,[115] 5 NAACP Image Awards including Entertainer of the Year,[116][117][118] a record 5 World Music Awards,[119] and a BRIT award.[120] Following the success of the project, Houston embarked on another expansive global tour, The Bodyguard World Tour, in 1993–94. Her concerts, movie, and recording grosses made her the third highest earning female entertainer of 1993–94, just behind Oprah Winfrey and Barbra Streisand according to Forbes magazine.[121] Houston placed in the top five of Entertainment Weekly's annual "Entertainer of the Year" ranking[122] and was labeled by Premiere magazine as one of the 100 most powerful people in Hollywood.[123]
In October 1994, Houston attended and performed at a state dinner in the White House honoring newly elected South African president Nelson Mandela.[124][125] At the end of her world tour, Houston performed three concerts in South Africa to honor President Mandela, playing to over 200,000 people. This would make the singer the first major musician to visit the newly unified and apartheid free nation following Mandela's winning election.[126] The concert was broadcast live on HBO with funds of the concerts being donated to various charities in South Africa. The event was considered the nation's "biggest media event since the inauguration of Nelson Mandela".[127]
[edit] 1995–1997: Waiting to Exhale, The Preacher's Wife, and Cinderella
In 1995, Houston starred alongside Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon in her second film Waiting to Exhale, a motion picture about four African-American women struggling with relationships. Houston played the lead character Savannah Jackson, a TV producer in love with a married man. She chose the role because she saw the film as "a breakthrough for the image of black women because it presents them both as professionals and as caring mothers".[128] After opening at number one and grossing $67 million in the US at the box office and $81 million worldwide,[129] it proved that a movie primarily targeting a black audience can cross over to success, while paving the way for other all-black movies such as How Stella Got Her Groove Back and the Tyler Perry movies that have become popular in the 2000s.[130][131][132] The film is also notable for its portrayal of black women as strong middle class citizens as opposed to stereotypes.[133] The reviews were mainly positive for the ensemble cast. The New York Times said "Ms. Houston has shed the defensive hauteur that made her portrayal of a pop star in 'The Bodyguard' seem so distant."[134] Houston was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture", but lost to her co-star Bassett.
The film's accompanying soundtrack, Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album, was produced by Houston and Babyface. Though Babyface originally wanted Houston to record the entire album, she declined. Instead, she "wanted it to be an album of women with vocal distinction", and thus gathered several African-American female artists for the soundtrack, to go along with the film's strong women message.[128] As a result, the album featured a range of contemporary R&B female recording artists along with Houston, such as Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, Patti Labelle, and Brandy. Houston's "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" peaked at No. 1, and then spent a record eleven weeks at the No. 2 spot and eight weeks on top of the R&B Charts. "Count On Me", a duet with CeCe Winans, hit the US Top 10; and Houston's third contribution, "Why Does It Hurt So Bad", made the Top 30. The album debuted at No. 1, and was certified 7× Platinum in the United States, denoting shipments of seven million copies.[57] The soundtrack received strong reviews as Entertainment Weekly said "the album goes down easy, just as you'd expect from a package framed by Whitney Houston tracks.... the soundtrack waits to exhale, hovering in sensuous suspense"[135] and has since ranked it as one of the 100 Best Movie Soundtracks.[136] Later that year, Houston's children's charity organization was awarded a VH1 Honor for all the charitable work.[137]
In 1996, Houston starred in the holiday comedy The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington. She plays a gospel-singing wife of a pastor (Courtney B. Vance). It was largely an updated remake of the 1948 film "The Bishop's Wife" which starred Loretta Young, David Niven and Cary Grant. Houston earned $10 million for the role, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood at the time and the highest earning African American actress in Hollywood.[138] The movie, with its all African-American cast, was a moderate success, earning approximately $50 million at the U.S. box offices.[139] The movie gave Houston her strongest reviews so far. The San Francisco Chronicle said Houston "is rather angelic herself, displaying a divine talent for being virtuous and flirtatious at the same time" and that she "exudes gentle yet spirited warmth, especially when praising the Lord in her gorgeous singing voice".[140] Houston was again nominated for an NAACP Image Award and won for Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture.
Houston recorded and co-produced, with Mervyn Warren, the film's accompanying gospel soundtrack. The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album included six gospel songs with Georgia Mass Choir that were recorded at the Great Star Rising Baptist Church in Atlanta. Houston also duetted with gospel legend Shirley Caesar. The album sold six million copies worldwide and scored hit singles with "I Believe in You and Me" and "Step by Step", becoming the largest selling gospel album of all time. The album received mainly positive reviews. Some critics, such as that of USA Today, noted the presence of her emotional depth,[141] while The Times said "To hear Houston going at full throttle with the 35 piece Georgia Mass Choir struggling to keep up is to realise what her phenomenal voice was made for".[142]
In 1997, Houston's production company changed its name to BrownHouse Productions and was joined by Debra Martin Chase. Their goal was "to show aspects of the lives of African-Americans that have not been brought to the screen before" while improving how African-Americans are portrayed in film and television.[143] Their first project was a made-for-television remake of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. In addition to co-producing, Houston starred in the movie as the Fairy Godmother along with Brandy, Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, and Bernadette Peters. Houston was initially offered the role of Cinderella in 1993, but other projects intervened.[144] The film is notable for its multi-racial cast and nonstereotypical message.[145] An estimated 60 million viewers tuned into the special giving ABC its highest TV ratings in 16 years.[146] The movie received seven Emmy nominations including Outstanding Variety, Musical or Comedy, while winning Outstanding Art Direction in a Variety, Musical or Comedy Special.[147]
Houston and Chase then obtained the rights to the story of Dorothy Dandridge. Houston was to play Dandridge, who was the first African American actress to be nominated for an Oscar. She wanted the story told with dignity and honor.[143] However, Halle Berry also had rights to the project and she got her version going first.[148] Later that year, Houston paid tribute to her idols such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Dionne Warwick by performing their hits during the three-night HBO Concert Classic Whitney, live from Washington, D.C. The special raised over $300,000 for the Children's Defense Fund.[149] Houston received The Quincy Jones Award for outstanding career achievements in the field of entertainment at the 12th Soul Train Music Awards.[150][151]
[edit] 1998–2000: My Love Is Your Love and Whitney: The Greatest Hits
After spending much of the early and mid 1990s working on motion pictures and their soundtrack albums, Houston's first studio album in eight years, the critically acclaimed My Love Is Your Love, was released in November 1998. Though originally slated to be a greatest hits album with a handful of new songs, recording sessions were so fruitful that a new full-length studio album was released. Recorded and mixed in only six weeks, it featured production from Rodney Jerkins, Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott. The album debuted at number thirteen, its peak position, on the Billboard 200 chart.[152] It had a funkier and edgier sound than past releases and saw Houston handling urban dance, hip hop, mid-tempo R&B, reggae, torch songs, and ballads all with great dexterity.[153]
From late 1998 to early 2000, the album spawned several hit singles: "When You Believe" (US No. 15, UK No. 4), a duet with Mariah Carey for 1998's The Prince of Egypt soundtrack, which also became an international hit as it peaked in the Top 10 in several countries and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song;[154] "Heartbreak Hotel" (US No. 2, UK No. 25) featured Faith Evans and Kelly Price, received a 1999 MTV VMA nomination for Best R&B Video,[155] and number one on the US R&B chart for seven weeks; "It's Not Right But It's Okay" (US No. 4, UK No. 3) won Houston her sixth Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance;[156] "My Love Is Your Love" (US No. 4, UK No. 2) with 3 million copies sold worldwide;[157] and "I Learned from the Best" (US No. 27, UK No. 19).[158][159] These singles became international hits as well, and all the singles, except "When You Believe", became number one hits on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart. The album sold four million copies in America, making it certified 4× platinum, and a total of eleven million copies worldwide.[42]
The album gave Houston some of her strongest reviews ever. Rolling Stone said Houston was singing "with a bite in her voice"[160] and The Village Voice called it "Whitney's sharpest and most satisfying so far".[161] In 1999, Houston participated in VH-1's Divas Live '99, alongside Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner, and Cher. The same year, Houston hit the road with her 70 date My Love Is Your Love World Tour. The European leg of the tour was Europe's highest grossing arena tour of the year.[162] In November 1999, Houston was named Top-selling R&B Female Artist of the Century with certified US sales of 51 million copies at the time and The Bodyguard Soundtrack was named the Top-selling Soundtrack Album of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[163] She also won The Artist of the Decade, Female award for extraordinary artistic contributions during the 1990s at the 14th Soul Train Music Awards, and an MTV Europe Music Award for Best R&B.[164][165][166][167][168]
In May 2000, Whitney: The Greatest Hits was released worldwide. The double disc set peaked at number five in the United States, reaching number one in the United Kingdom.[159][169] In addition, the album reached the Top 10 in many other countries.[170] While ballad songs were left unchanged, the album features house/club remixes of many of Houston's up-tempo hits. Included on the album were four new songs: "Could I Have This Kiss Forever" (a duet with Enrique Iglesias), "Same Script, Different Cast" (a duet with Deborah Cox), "If I Told You That" (a duet with George Michael), and "Fine", and three hits that had never appeared on a Houston album: "One Moment in Time", "The Star Spangled Banner", and "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful", a duet with Jermaine Jackson from his 1986 Precious Moments album.[171] Along with the album, an accompanying VHS and DVD was released featuring the music videos to Houston's greatest hits, as well as several hard-to-find live performances including her 1983 debut on The Merv Griffin Show, and interviews.[172] The greatest hits album was certified 3× platinum in the US, with worldwide sales of 10 million.[173][174]
[edit] 2000–2005: Just Whitney, and personal struggles
Though Houston was seen as a "good girl" with a perfect image in the 1980s and early 1990s, by the late 1990s, her behavior changed. She was often hours late for interviews, photo shoots and rehearsals, and canceling concerts and talk-show appearances.[175][176] With the missed performances and weight loss, rumors about Houston using drugs with her husband circulated. On January 11, 2000, airport security guards discovered marijuana in both Houston's and husband Bobby Brown's luggage at a Hawaii airport, but the two boarded the plane and departed before authorities could arrive. Charges were later dropped against them,[177] but rumors of drug usage between the couple would continue to surface. Two months later, Clive Davis was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Houston had been scheduled to perform at the event, but failed to show up.[178]
Shortly thereafter, Houston was scheduled to perform at the Academy Awards but was fired from the event by musical director and longtime friend Burt Bacharach. Her publicist cited throat problems as the reason for the cancellation. In his book The Big Show: High Times and Dirty Dealings Backstage at the Academy Awards, author Steve Pond revealed that "Houston's voice was shaky, she seemed distracted and jittery, and her attitude was casual, almost defiant", and that while Houston was to sing "Over the Rainbow", she would start singing a different song.[179] Houston later admitted to having been fired.[180] Later that year, Houston's long-time executive assistant and friend, Robyn Crawford, resigned from Houston's management company.[178]
In August 2001, Houston signed the biggest record deal in music history with Arista/BMG. She renewed her contract for $100 million to deliver six new albums, on which she would also earn royalties.[181][182][183] She later made an appearance on Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special. Her extremely thin frame further spurred rumors of drug use. Houston's publicist said, "Whitney has been under stress due to family matters, and when she is under stress she doesn't eat."[184] The singer was scheduled for a second performance the following night but canceled.[185] Within weeks, Houston's rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" would be re-released after the September 11 attacks, with the proceeds donated to the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund and the New York Fraternal Order of Police.[186] The song peaked at No. 6 this time on the US Hot 100, topping its previous position.[158]
In 2002, Houston became involved in a legal dispute with John Houston Enterprise. Although the company was started by her father to manage her career, it was actually run by company president Kevin Skinner. Skinner filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit and sued for $100 million (but lost), stating that Houston owed the company previously unpaid compensation for helping to negotiate her $100 million contract with Arista Records and for sorting out legal matters.[187] Houston stated that her 81-year-old father had nothing to do with the lawsuit. Although Skinner tried to claim otherwise, John Houston never appeared in court.[188] Houston's father later died in February 2003.[189] The lawsuit was dismissed on April 5, 2004, and Skinner was awarded nothing.[190]
Also in 2002, Houston did an interview with Diane Sawyer to promote her then-upcoming album. The interview was the highest-rated television interview in history.[citation needed] During the prime-time special, Houston spoke on topics including rumored drug use and marriage. She was asked about the ongoing drug rumors and replied, "First of all, let's get one thing straight. Crack is cheap. I make too much money to ever smoke crack. Let's get that straight. Okay? We don't do crack. We don't do that. Crack is wack."[180] The line was from Keith Haring's mural which was painted in 1986 on the handball court at 128th Street and 2nd Avenue.[191] Houston did, however, admit to using other substances at times, including cocaine.[180]
In December 2002, Houston released her fifth studio album, Just Whitney.... The album included productions from then-husband Bobby Brown, as well as Missy Elliott and Babyface, and marked the first time that Houston did not produce with Clive Davis as Davis had been released by top management at BMG. Upon its release, Just Whitney... received mixed reviews.[192] The album debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and it had the highest first week sales of any album Houston had ever released.[193] The four singles released from the album, didn't fare well on the Billboard Hot 100, but became Hot Dance Club Play hits. Just Whitney... was certified platinum in the United States, and sold approximately three million worldwide.[194]
On a June 2003 trip to Israel, Houston said of her visit, "I've never felt like this in any other country. I feel at home, I feel wonderful."[195]
In late 2003, Houston released her first Christmas album One Wish: The Holiday Album, with a collection of traditional holiday songs. Houston produced the album with Mervyn Warren and Gordon Chambers. A single titled "One Wish (for Christmas)" reached the Top 20 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and the album was certified gold in the US. Having always been a touring artist, Houston spent most of 2004 touring and performing in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Russia. In September 2004, she gave a surprise performance at the World Music Awards in a tribute to long time friend Clive Davis. After the show, Davis and Houston announced plans to go into studio to work on her new album.[196]
In early 2004, husband Bobby Brown starred in his own reality TV program, Being Bobby Brown (on the Bravo network), which provided a view into the domestic goings-on in the Brown household. Though it was Brown's vehicle, Houston was a prominent figure throughout the show, receiving as much screen time as Brown. The series aired in 2005 and featured Houston in, what some would say, not her most flattering moments. The Hollywood Reporter said it was "undoubtedly the most disgusting and execrable series ever to ooze its way onto television."[197] Despite the perceived train-wreck nature of the show, the series gave Bravo its highest ratings in its time slot and continued Houston's successful forays into film and television.[198] The show was not renewed for a second season after Houston stated that she would no longer appear in it, and Brown and Bravo could not come to an agreement for another season.[199]
[edit] 2006–2012: Return to music, I Look to You, tour and film comeback
After years of controversy and turmoil, Houston separated from Bobby Brown in September 2006, filing for divorce the following month.[200] On February 1, 2007, Houston asked the court to fast track their divorce.[201] The divorce was finalized on April 24, 2007, with Houston granted custody of the couple's daughter.[202] On May 4, Houston sold the suburban Atlanta home featured in Being Bobby Brown for $1.19 million.[203] A few days later, Brown sued Houston in Orange County, California court in an attempt to change the terms of their custody agreement. Brown also sought child and spousal support from Houston. In the lawsuit, Brown claimed that financial and emotional problems prevented him from properly responding to Houston's divorce petition.[204] Brown lost at his court hearing as the judge dismissed his appeal to overrule the custody terms, leaving Houston with full custody and Brown with no spousal support.[205] In March 2007, Clive Davis of Arista Records announced that Houston would begin recording a new album.[206] In October 2007, Arista released another compilation The Ultimate Collection outside the United States.[207]
Houston gave her first interview in seven years in September 2009, appearing on Oprah Winfrey's season premiere. The interview was billed as "the most anticipated music interview of the decade".[208] Whitney admitted on the show to using drugs with former husband Bobby Brown, who "laced marijuana with rock cocaine".[209] By 1996, she told Oprah, "[doing drugs] was an everyday thing... I wasn't happy by that point in time. I was losing myself."[210]
Houston released her new album, I Look to You, in August 2009.[211] The album's first two singles are "I Look to You" and "Million Dollar Bill". The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, with Houston's best opening-week sales of 305,000 copies, marking Houston's first number one album since The Bodyguard, and Houston's first studio album to reach number one since 1987's Whitney. Houston also appeared on European television programs to promote the album. She performed the song "I Look to You" on the German television show Wetten, dass..?. Three days later, she performed the worldwide first single from I Look To You, Million Dollar Bill, on the French television show Le Grand Journal. Houston appeared as guest mentor on The X Factor in the United Kingdom. She performed "Million Dollar Bill" on the following day's results show, completing the song even as a strap in the back of her dress popped open two minutes into the performance. She later commented that she "sang [herself] out of [her] clothes".
The performance was poorly received by the British media, and was variously described as "weird" and "ungracious",[212] "shambolic"[213] and a "flop". Despite this reception, "Million Dollar Bill" jumped to its peak from 14 to number 5 (her first UK top 5 for over a decade), and three weeks after release "I Look to You" went gold. Houston appeared on the Italian version of The X Factor, performing the same song "Million Dollar Bill" to excellent reviews.[214] She was awarded the Gold Certificate for achieving over 50,000 CD sales of "I Look To You" in Italy.[215] In November, Houston performed "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California. Two days later, Houston performed both songs on the Dancing With The Stars season 9 finale. As of December 2009, "I Look to You" has been certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than one million copies in the United States.[216] On January 26, 2010, her debut album was re-released in a special edition entitled Whitney Houston – The Deluxe Anniversary Edition.[217]
Houston later embarked on a world tour, entitled the Nothing but Love World Tour. It was her first world tour in over ten years and was announced as a triumphant comeback. However, some poor reviews and rescheduled concerts brought some negative media attention.[218][219] Houston canceled some concerts due to illness and received widespread negative reviews from fans who were disappointed in the quality of her voice and performance. Some fans reportedly walked out of her concerts.[220]
In January 2010, Houston was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, one for Best Female Artist and one for Best Music Video. She won the award for Best Music Video for her single "I Look to You". On January 16, she received The BET Honors Award for Entertainer citing her lifetime achievements spanning over 25 years in the industry. The 2010 BET Honors award was held at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. and aired on February 1, 2010. Jennifer Hudson and Kim Burrell performed in honor of her, garnering positive reviews. Houston also received a nomination from the Echo Awards, Germany's version of the Grammys, for Best International Artist. In April 2010, the UK newspaper The Mirror reported that Houston was thinking about recording her eighth studio album and wanted to collaborate with will.i.am (of The Black Eyed Peas), her first choice for a collaboration.[221]
Houston also performed the song "I Look to You" on the 2011 BET Celebration of Gospel, with gospel–jazz singer Kim Burrell, held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles. The performance aired on January 30, 2011. Early in 2011, she gave an uneven performance in tribute to cousin Dionne Warwick at music mogul Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. In May 2011, Houston enrolled in a rehabilitation center again, as an out-patient, citing drug and alcohol problems. A representative for Houston said that it was a part of Houston's "longstanding recovery process".[222]
In September 2011, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Houston would produce and star alongside Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps in the remake of the 1976 film Sparkle. In the film, Houston portrays Sparks' "not-so encouraging mother". Houston would have executive producer credits on top of acting credits according to Debra Martin Chase, producer of Sparkle. She stated that Houston deserved the title considering she had been there from the beginning in 2001, when Houston obtained Sparkle production rights. R&B singer Aaliyah – originally tapped to star as Sparkle – died in a 2001 plane crash. Her death derailed production, which would have begun in 2002.[223][224][225] Houston's remake of Sparkle was filmed in the fall of 2011,[226] and is set for release by TriStar Pictures in August 2012.[227]
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On February 9, 2012, Houston visited singers Brandy and Monica, together with Clive Davis, at their rehearsals for Davis' pre-Grammy Awards party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.[228][229] That same day, she made her last public performance, when she joined Kelly Price on stage in Hollywood, California, and sang "Jesus Loves Me".[230][231]
On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, submerged in the bathtub.[232][233] The cause of death was not immediately known.[234][235] It was later ruled by the coroner to have been an "accidental drowning".[236] Beverly Hills paramedics arrived at approximately 3:30 p.m. and found the singer unresponsive and performed CPR. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. PST.[234][237] Local police said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent."[238] On March 22, 2012, the Los Angeles County coroner's office reported the cause of Houston's death was drowning and the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use".[239] The office stated the amount of cocaine found in Houston's body indicated that she used the substance shortly before her death.[240] Toxicology results revealed additional drugs in her system: Benadryl, Xanax, marijuana and Flexiril.[241] The manner of death was listed as an "accident".[242]
Houston had an invitation-only memorial on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. The service was scheduled for two hours, but lasted for four hours.[243] Among those who performed at the funeral were Stevie Wonder (rewritten version of "Ribbon in the Sky," and "Love's in Need of Love Today"), CeCe Winans ("Don't Cry" and "Jesus Loves Me"), Alicia Keys ("Send Me an Angel"), Kim Burrell (rewritten version of "A Change Is Gonna Come") and R. Kelly ("I Look to You"), interspersed with hymns by the church choir and remarks by Clive Davis, Houston’s record producer; Kevin Costner; Ricky Minor her music director; her cousin Dionne Warwick and Ray Watson, her security guard for the past 11 years. Aretha Franklin was listed on the program and was expected to sing, but was unable to attend the service.[244][245] Bobby Brown, Houston's ex-husband, was also invited to the funeral but he left before the service began.[246] Houston was buried on Sunday, February 19, 2012, in Fairview Cemetery, in Westfield, New Jersey next to her father, John Russell Houston, who died in 2003.[247]
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The Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party that Houston was expected to attend, and that featured many of the biggest names in music and movies, went on as scheduled although it was quickly turned into a tribute to Houston. Davis spoke about Houston's death at the evening's start: "By now you have all learned of the unspeakably tragic news of our beloved Whitney's passing. I don't have to mask my emotion in front of a room full of so many dear friends. I am personally devastated by the loss of someone who has meant so much to me for so many years. Whitney was so full of life. She was so looking forward to tonight even though she wasn't scheduled to perform. Whitney was a beautiful person and a talent beyond compare. She graced this stage with her regal presence and gave so many memorable performances here over the years. Simply put, Whitney would have wanted the music to go on and her family asked that we carry on."[248]
Tony Bennett spoke of Houston's death before performing at Davis' party. He said, "First, it was Michael Jackson, then Amy Winehouse, now, the magnificent Whitney Houston". Bennett sang "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" and said of Houston, "When I first heard her, I called Clive Davis and said, 'You finally found the greatest singer I've ever heard in my life.'"[249]
Some celebrities opposed Davis' decision to continue on the party while a police investigation was being conducted in Houston's hotel room and her body was still in the building. Chaka Khan, in an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan on February 13, 2012, shared that she felt the party should have been canceled, saying "I thought that was complete insanity. And knowing Whitney I don't believe that she would have said 'the show must go on.' She's the kind of woman that would've said 'Stop everything! Un-unh. I'm not going to be there.' [...] I don't know what could motivate a person to have a party in a building where the person whose life he had influenced so enormously and whose life had been affected by hers. They were like... I don't understand how that party went on."[250] Sharon Osbourne condemned the Davis party, declaring "I think it was disgraceful that the party went on. I don't want to be in a hotel room when there's someone you admire who's tragically lost their life four floors up. I'm not interested in being in that environment and I think when you grieve someone, you do it privately, you do it with people who understand you. I thought it was so wrong."[251]
Several other celebrities released statements responding to Houston's death. Dolly Parton, whose song "I Will Always Love You" was covered by Houston, said, "I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed'." Aretha Franklin said, "It's so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen."[252] Mariah Carey said, "Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend ... She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth."[253] Oprah Winfrey, who did an in-depth interview with Houston in 2009, wrote on Twitter "To me Whitney was THE VOICE. We got to hear a part of God every time she sang. Heart is heavy, spirit grateful for the GIFT of her."[254] Quincy Jones said, "I am absolutely heartbroken at the news of Whitney’s passing. Ashford & Simpson first made me aware of Whitney when she was just sixteen, and I always regretted not having had the opportunity to work with her. She was a true original and a talent beyond compare. I will miss her terribly."[253]
Moments after news of her death emerged, CNN, MSNBC and Fox News all broke from their regularly scheduled programming to dedicate time to non-stop coverage of Houston's death. All three featured live interviews with people who knew Houston including those that have worked with her, interviewed her along with some of her peers in the music industry. Saturday Night Live displayed a photo of a smiling Houston, alongside Molly Shannon, from her 1996 appearance.[255][256] MTV and VH-1 interrupted their regularly scheduled programming on Sunday February 12 to air many of Houston's classic videos with MTV often airing news segments in between and featuring various reactions from fans and celebrities.
Houston's former husband, Bobby Brown, was reported to be "in and out of crying fits" since receiving the news. He did not cancel a scheduled performance and within hours of his ex-wife's sudden death, an audience in Mississippi observed as Brown blew kisses skyward, tearfully saying: "I love you, Whitney".[257]
Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of the 54th Grammy Awards, announced that Jennifer Hudson would perform a tribute to Houston at the February 12, 2012, awards. He said "event organizers believed Hudson – an Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award-winning artist – could perform a respectful musical tribute to Houston". Ehrlich went on to say: "It's too fresh in everyone's memory to do more at this time, but we would be remiss if we didn't recognize Whitney's remarkable contribution to music fans in general, and in particular her close ties with the Grammy telecast and her Grammy wins and nominations over the years".[258] At the start of the awards ceremony, a footage of Houston performing "I Will Always Love You" from 1994 Grammys was shown following a prayer read by host, LL Cool J. Later in the program following a montage of photos of musicians who died in 2011 with Houston singing "Saving All My Love for You" at the 1986 Grammys, Hudson paid tribute to Houston and the other artists by performing "I Will Always Love You".[259][260]
Houston was honored in the form of various tributes at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, held on February 17. A image montage of Houston and important black figures who died in 2011 was followed by video footage from the 1994 ceremony, which depicted her accepting two Image Awards for outstanding female artist and entertainer of the year. Following the video tribute, Yolanda Adams delivered a rendition of "I Love the Lord" from The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack. In the finale of the ceremony, Kirk Franklin and The Family started their performance with "Greatest Love of All."[261] The 2012 BRIT Awards, which took place at London's O2 Arena on February 21, also paid tribute to Houston by playing a 30-second-video montage of her music videos with a snippet of "One Moment in Time" as the background music in the ceremony's first segment.[262] New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said that all New Jersey state flags would be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, February 21 to honor Houston.[263] Accompanied by Esperanza Spalding belting out "What a Wonderful World" along with the Southern California Children's Choir, Houston was featured in the In Memoriam montage alongside other cinema greats at the 84th Academy Awards, held at the Hollywood and Highland Center on February 26, 2012.[264][265]
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Houston was a mezzo-soprano,[266][267] and was commonly referred to as "The Voice" in reference to her exceptional vocal talent.[268] Her vocal range extended from G below middle C (G3) to high B-flat (B♭5); she could belt out to treble F (F5).[269] She was third in MTV's list of 22 Greatest Voices,[270] and sixth on Online Magazine COVE's list of the 100 Best Pop Vocalists with a score of 48.5/50.[271] In 2008, Rolling Stone listed Houston as the thirty-fourth of the 100 greatest singers of all time, stating, "Her voice is a mammoth, coruscating cry: Few vocalists could get away with opening a song with 45 unaccompanied seconds of singing, but Houston's powerhouse version of Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You' is a tour de force."[98] Matthew Perpetua from Rolling Stone also eulogized Houston's vocal, enumerating ten performances, including "How Will I Know" from the 1986 MTV VMAs and "The Star Spangled Banner" at the 1991 Super Bowl. "Whitney Houston was blessed with an astonishing vocal range and extraordinary technical skill, but what truly made her a great singer was her ability to connect with a song and drive home its drama and emotion with incredible precision," he stated. "She was a brilliant performer, and her live shows often eclipsed her studio recordings."[272]
Jon Caramanica of The New York Times commented, "Her voice was clean and strong, with barely any grit, well suited to the songs of love and aspiration. [...] Hers was a voice of triumph and achievement, and it made for any number of stunning, time-stopping vocal performances."[273] Mariah Carey stated, "She [Whitney] has a really rich, strong mid-belt that very few people have. She sounds really good, really strong."[274] While in her review of I Look to You, music critic Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times writes, "[Houston's voice] stands like monuments upon the landscape of 20th century pop, defining the architecture of their times, sheltering the dreams of millions and inspiring the climbing careers of countless imitators", adding "When she was at her best, nothing could match her huge, clean, cool mezzo-soprano".[267]
Lauren Everitt from BBC News Magazine commented on melisma used in Houston's recording and its influence. "An early 'I' in Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' takes nearly six seconds to sing. In those seconds the former gospel singer-turned-pop star packs a series of different notes into the single syllable," stated Everitt. "The technique is repeated throughout the song, most pronouncedly on every 'I' and 'you'. The vocal technique is called melisma, and it has inspired a host of imitators. Other artists may have used it before Houston, but it was her rendition of Dolly Parton's love song that pushed the technique into the mainstream in the 90s. [...] But perhaps what Houston nailed best was moderation." Everitt said that "[i]n a climate of reality shows ripe with 'oversinging', it's easy to appreciate Houston's ability to save melisma for just the right moment".[275]
Houston's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry. She has been called the "Queen of Pop" for her influence during the 1990s, commercially rivaling Mariah Carey and Celine Dion.[276] Stephen Holden from The New York Times, in his review of Houston's Radio City Music Hall concert on July 20, 1993, praised her attitude as a singer, writing, "Whitney Houston is one of the few contemporary pop stars of whom it might be said: the voice suffices. While almost every performer whose albums sell in the millions calls upon an entertainer's bag of tricks, from telling jokes to dancing to circus pyrotechnics, Ms. Houston would rather just stand there and sing." With regard to her singing style, he added: "Her [Houston's] stylistic trademarks – shivery melismas that ripple up in the middle of a song, twirling embellishments at the ends of phrases that suggest an almost breathless exhilaration – infuse her interpretations with flashes of musical and emotional lightning."[277]
Elysa Gardner of the Los Angeles Times in her review for The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack praised Houston's vocal ability highly, commenting, "She is first and foremost a pop diva – at that, the best one we have. No other female pop star – not Mariah Carey, not Celine Dion, not Barbra Streisand – quite rivals Houston in her exquisite vocal fluidity and purity of tone, and her ability to infuse a lyric with mesmerizing melodrama."[278]
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During the 1980s, MTV was coming into its own and received criticism for not playing enough videos by black artists. With Michael Jackson breaking down the color barrier for black male artists, Houston did the same for black female artists. She became the first black female artist to receive heavy rotation on the network following the success of the "How Will I Know" video.[279] Following Houston's breakthrough, other African-American female artists, such as Janet Jackson and Anita Baker, were successful in popular music.[52][53] Baker commented that "Because of what Whitney and Sade did, there was an opening for me... For radio stations, black women singers aren't taboo anymore."[280]
Allmusic noted her contribution to the success of black artists on the pop scene, commenting, "Houston was able to handle big adult contemporary ballads, effervescent, stylish dance-pop, and slick urban contemporary soul with equal dexterity" and that "the result was an across-the-board appeal that was matched by scant few artists of her era, and helped her become one of the first black artists to find success on MTV in Michael Jackson's wake".[281] The New York Times stated that "Houston was a major catalyst for a movement within black music that recognized the continuity of soul, pop, jazz and gospel vocal traditions".[282] Richard Corliss of Time magazine commented on her initial success breaking various barriers:
Of her first album's ten cuts, six were ballads. This chanteuse [Houston] had to fight for air play with hard rockers. The young lady had to stand uncowed in the locker room of macho rock. The soul strutter had to seduce a music audience that anointed few black artists with superstardom. [...] She was a phenomenon waiting to happen, a canny tapping of the listener's yen for a return to the musical middle. And because every new star creates her own genre, her success has helped other blacks, other women, other smooth singers find an avid reception in the pop marketplace.[283]
Stephen Holden of The New York Times said that Houston "revitalized the tradition of strong gospel-oriented pop-soul singing".[284] Ann Powers of the Los Angeles Times referred to the singer as a "national treasure".[267] Jon Caramanica, other music critic of The New York Times, called Houston "R&B's great modernizer," adding "slowly but surely reconciling the ambition and praise of the church with the movements and needs of the body and the glow of the mainstream".[273] He also drew comparisons between Houston's influence and other big names' on 1980s pop:
She was, alongside Michael Jackson and Madonna, one of the crucial figures to hybridize pop in the 1980s, though her strategy was far less radical than that of her peers. Jackson and Madonna were by turns lascivious and brutish and, crucially, willing to let their production speak more loudly than their voices, an option Ms. Houston never went for. Also, she was less prolific than either of them, achieving most of her renown on the strength of her first three solo albums and one soundtrack, released from 1985 to 1992. If she was less influential than they were in the years since, it was only because her gift was so rare, so impossible to mimic. Jackson and Madonna built worldviews around their voices; Ms. Houston’s voice was the worldview. She was someone more to be admired, like a museum piece, than to be emulated.[273]
The Independent's music critic Andy Gill also wrote about Houston's influence on modern R&B and singing competitions, comparing it to Michael Jackson's. "Because Whitney, more than any other single artist ― Michael Jackson included ― effectively mapped out the course of modern R&B, setting the bar for standards of soul vocalese, and creating the original template for what we now routinely refer to as the 'soul diva'," stated Gill. "Jackson was a hugely talented icon, certainly, but he will be as well remembered (probably more so) for his presentational skills, his dazzling dance moves, as for his musical innovations. Whitney, on the other hand, just sang, and the ripples from her voice continue to dominate the pop landscape." Gill said that there "are few, if any, Jackson imitators on today's TV talent shows, but every other contestant is a Whitney wannabe, desperately attempting to emulate that wondrous combination of vocal effects – the flowing melisma, the soaring mezzo-soprano confidence, the tremulous fluttering that carried the ends of lines into realms of higher yearning".[285]
Houston was considered by many to be a "singer's singer", who had an influence on countless other vocalists, both female and male.[98][286] Similarly, Steve Huey from Allmusic wrote that the shadow of Houston's prodigious technique still looms large over nearly every pop diva and smooth urban soul singer – male or female – in her wake, and spawned a legion of imitators.[281] Rolling Stone, on her biography, stated that Houston "redefined the image of a female soul icon and inspired singers ranging from Mariah Carey to Rihanna".[287] Essence ranked Houston the fifth on their list of 50 Most Influential R&B Stars of all time, calling her "the diva to end all divas".[288]
A number of artists have acknowledged Houston as an influence, including Celine Dion,[289] Mariah Carey,[98] Toni Braxton,[290] Christina Aguilera,[291] LeAnn Rimes,[292] Jessica Simpson,[293] Nelly Furtado,[294][295] Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears,[296] Ciara,[297] P!nk,[296] Ashanti,[298] Robin Thicke,[299] Jennifer Hudson, Stacie Orrico, Amerie,[300] and Destiny's Child.[296][301] Mariah Carey, who was often compared to Houston, said, "She [Houston] has been a big influence on me."[302] She later told USA Today that "none of us would sound the same if Aretha Franklin hadn't ever put out a record, or Whitney Houston hadn't."[303] Celine Dion who was the third member of the troika that dominated female pop singing in the 1990s, did a telephone interview with Good Morning America on February 13, 2012, telling "Whitney's been an amazing inspiration for me. I've been singing with her my whole career, actually. I wanted to have a career like hers, sing like her, look beautiful like her."[304] Beyoncé told the Globe and Mail that Houston "inspired [her] to get up there and do what [she] did".[305] She also wrote on her website on the day after Houston's death, "I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like [Houston]. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control. So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us."[306]
Mary J. Blige said that Houston inviting her onstage during VH1's Divas Live show in 1999 "opened doors for [her] all over the world".[307] Brandy stated, "The first Whitney Houston CD was genius. That CD introduced the world to her angelic yet powerful voice. Without Whitney, half of this generation of singers wouldn't be singing."[308] Kelly Rowland, in an Ebony's feature article celebrating black music in June 2006, recalled that "[I] wanted to be a singer after I saw Whitney Houston on TV singing 'Greatest Love of All'. I wanted to sing like Whitney Houston in that red dress." She added that "And I have never, ever forgotten that song [Greatest Love of All]. I learned it backward, forward, sideways. The video still brings chills to me. When you wish and pray for something as a kid, you never know what blessings God will give you."[309]
Alicia Keys said "Whitney is an artist who inspired me from [the time I was] a little girl".[310] Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson cites Houston as her biggest musical influence. She told Newsday that she learned from Houston the "difference between being able to sing and knowing how to sing".[311] Leona Lewis, who has been called "the new Whitney Houston", also cites her as an influence. Lewis stated that she idolized her as a little girl.[312][313]
Awards and achievements[link]
Further information: List of awards and nominations received by Whitney Houston and Whitney Houston chart records and achievements
Houston was the most awarded female artist of all time, according to Guinness World Records,[1] with two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. She held the all-time record for the most American Music Awards of any female solo artist and shared the record with Michael Jackson for the most AMAs ever won in a single year with eight wins in 1994.[314] Houston won a record 11 Billboard Music Awards at its fourth ceremony in 1993.[315] She also had the record for the most WMAs won in a single year, winning five awards at the 6th World Music Awards in 1994.[316]
In May 2003, Houston placed at number three on VH1's list of "50 Greatest Women of the Video Era", behind Madonna and Janet Jackson.[317] She was also ranked at number 116 on their list of the "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons of All Time".[318] In 2008, Billboard magazine released a list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists to celebrate the US singles chart's 50th anniversary, ranking Houston at number nine.[319][320] Similarly, she was ranked as one of the "Top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time" by VH1 in September 2010.[321] In November 2010, Billboard released its "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years" list and ranked Houston at number three whom not only went on to earn eight number one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but also landed five number ones on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[322]
Houston's debut album is listed as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine[49] and is on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 list.[50] In 2004, Billboard picked the success of her first release on the charts as one of 110 Musical Milestones in its history.[323] Houston's entrance into the music industry is considered one of the 25 musical milestones of the last 25 years, according to USA Today in 2007. It stated that she paved the way for Mariah Carey's chart-topping vocal gymnastics.[51] In 1997, the Franklin School in East Orange, New Jersey was renamed to The Whitney E. Houston Academy School of Creative and Performing Arts. In 2001, Houston was the first artist to be given a BET Lifetime Achievement Award.[324]
Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 200 million albums and singles worldwide.[2][3] She was ranked as the fourth best-selling female artist in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America, with 55 million certified albums sold in the US.[216][325]
She held an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Grambling State University, Louisiana.[326]
Discography[link]
Main articles: Whitney Houston discography and Whitney Houston videography
- Studio Albums
- 1985: Whitney Houston
- 1987: Whitney
- 1990: I'm Your Baby Tonight
- 1998: My Love Is Your Love
- 2002: Just Whitney
- 2009: I Look to You
- Holiday Albums
Filmography[link]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes and awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Rachel Marron | Feature film
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| 1995 | Waiting to Exhale | Savannah Jackson | Feature film
|
| 1996 | The Preacher's Wife | Julia Biggs | Feature film
|
| 1997 | Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella | Fairy Godmother | Made-for-television film, part of a revival of the Wonderful World of Disney.[335]
|
| 2012 | Sparkle | Emma | Posthumous release |
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Gimme a Break! | NBC | Rita | "Katie's College" (Season 3, Episode 20, air date: March 15, 1984)[338] |
| As the World Turns | CBS | Herself | Houston appeared on the soap on August 1–2, 1984, with Jermaine Jackson singing two duets off a new album he was releasing at the time: "Take Good Care of My Heart" and "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do." They taped their appearance on July 25 at CBS Studios in New York City. | |
| 1985 | Silver Spoons | NBC | Herself | "Head Over Heels" (Season 4, Episode 1, air date: September 15, 1985)[338] She performed the edited version of "Saving All My Love for You", changing some of the words. |
| 2002 | Boston Public | Fox | Herself | She performed "Try It On My Own" from the 2002 studio album Just Whitney. |
| Year | Company | Promoting | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dr Pepper/Seven Up | Canada Dry (soft drink beverage) |
United States |
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| 1986 | Coca-Cola | Diet Coke (soft drink beverage) |
United States | |
| 1988 | Coca-Cola | Diet Coke (soft drink beverage) |
United States |
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| 1989 | Sanyo | Electronics (the stereo, TV) |
Japan |
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| 1994/ 1995 |
AT&T | Telephone services | United States | |
| 1999 | Nissin | Consumer credit business | Japan |
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| Year | Title | Director | Notes and awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella | Robert Iscove | Executive producer[350]
|
| 2001 | The Princess Diaries | Garry Marshall | Producer[351]
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| 2003 | The Cheetah Girls | Oz Scott | Producer[356] |
| 2004 | The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement | Garry Marshall | Producer[357] |
| 2006 | The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain | Kenny Ortega | Co-executive producer[358] |
Tours[link]
Main article: List of Whitney Houston tours and concerts
See also[link]
References[link]
Further reading[link]
External links[link]
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Gordon Chambers (c. 1969[1]) is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer who has written songs for over 75 recording artists including Angie Stone, Yolanda Adams, The Isley Brothers, Brandy, Trey Songz, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Usher, Marc Anthony, Jamie Foxx, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Beyoncé Knowles. His #1 hits as lyricist include Anita Baker's Grammy-winning hit "I Apologize", Brownstone's Grammy nominated hit "If You Love Me", Angie Stone's "No More Rain (In This Cloud)", the Grammy nominated theme of Set It Off "Missing You" (performed by Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan) and Yolanda Adams "Someone Watching Over Me". He is the winner of eight awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), has four Dove Award nominations, and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, winning for the song "I Apologize" that he wrote for Anita Baker. His songs have been performed at the ESSENCE Awards, American Music Awards, The Goodwill Games and the White House. His prestigious appearances, in addition to acclaimed European and Japanese tours,have included the Essence Music Festival, The Congressional Black Caucus, The Apollo Theater, Constitution Hall, B. B King's and the Kennedy Center.[2]
He was born in the Bronx to parents from Jamaica, his father having grown up in Montego Bay and his mother in Port Antonio and Kingston.[1] Chambers moved to Teaneck, New Jersey in 1977. He wrote his first song at the age of 7 and received guidance from other Teaneck residents, including trombonist Dick Griffin, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Lenny White. At Teaneck High School he learned piano and trumpet, and joined New Progressions, a 16-piece band. In an interview with The Record, Chambers stated that "Teaneck is the place where I had all my musical training" and recalled that "Growing up, knowing that [I] lived in Teaneck gave me something to dream and aspire to: that one day I could grow up and become a professional".[3]
Chambers attended Brown University, where he enrolled in 1986 with plans to major in political science and become a lawyer.[1] He returned to Teaneck after graduating, and it was there he wrote "If You Love Me", the single by Brownstone released in 1994 that reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. While working as entertainment editor for Essence magazine in 1993, an interview with Queen Latifah led to the opportunity to write the song "Winki's Theme" that appeared on her 1993 album Black Reign.[3]
His solo albums have been nominated for Independent Soul Album of the Year by Soultracks.com and have been among CDBaby's top R&B sellers. His first solo album "Introducing Gordon Chambers" was released in 2005. The debut featured special guests Carl Thomas, Glenn Lewis, Sara Devine, Roy Hargrove and Mike Phillips. His second album, Love Stories, was released in 2007 and features soul artist Ledisi. Gordon Chambers upcoming album titled "Sincere" is set to be released on August 29, 2011, featuring duets with Sara Devine and Candace Coles, and production by Darien Dorsey, The BeatBanggahz and Jermaine Mobley. The album also includes covers of Donny Hathaway's "A Song For You" and his version of "Missing You", which he dedicates to late mentors Phyllis Hyman and Gerald Levert.[3]
As of 2009[update], Chambers is a resident of Brooklyn.[3]
References[link]
- ^ a b c Munroe, Norman. "Gordon Chambers: Ja's songwriter to the stars", The Jamaica Observer, February 21, 2003. Accessed May 14, 2009.
- ^ Lindsey, Craig D. "The Essence of Gordon Chambers", Houston Press, February 14, 2007. Accessed May 14, 2009.
- ^ a b c d Garcia, Alfa. "With a song in his heart for Teaneck: Native son returns to pay tribute", The Record (Bergen County), May 14, 2009. "For Gordon Chambers, returning to Teaneck to perform is more than just a homecoming; it's a chance to pay tribute to the town that helped him on the road to becoming an award-winning songwriter and performer. 'Teaneck is the place where I had all my musical training,' says Chambers, who was born in the Bronx and moved to Teaneck in 1977. As a student at Teaneck High School, Chambers took up trumpet and piano and joined a high school 16-piece cover band called New Progressions."
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- Lyrics: play full screen play karaoke
- Winner - Karina Pasian
- Understand Me - Karina Pasian
- They Ain't Gotta Love You - Karina Pasian
- The Love We Got - Karina Pasian
- Stole My Heart - Karina Pasian
- Slow Motion - Karina Pasian
- SEE YOU LATER - Karina Pasian
- Perfectly Different - Karina Pasian
- Official Girl - Karina Pasian
- Mercury - Karina Pasian
- Love Is - Karina Pasian
- Last To Know - Karina Pasian
- I Love You So - Karina Pasian
- I Can Do Better - Karina Pasian
- Heartbreak Me - Karina Pasian
- Gonna Be My First Love - Karina Pasian
- For Now - Karina Pasian
- First Love - Karina Pasian
- Cry - Karina Pasian
- Can't Find The Words - Karina Pasian
- Can't Bring Me Down - Karina Pasian
- Can You Handle It - Karina Pasian
- Buck On The Dash - Karina Pasian
- Brokenhearted - Karina Pasian
- Baby Baby - Karina Pasian
- Air Of The Night - Karina Pasian
- 90's Baby - Karina Pasian
- 16 @ War - Karina Pasian
- Dead End - Karina Pasian
- Stone By Stone - Karina Pasian
- Karina Pasian - Karina Pasian
- The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) - Karina Pasian
- Fall In Love Again - Karina Pasian
- When You're In Love - Karina Pasian
- Just Another Melody - Karina Pasian
- Promise - Karina Pasian
Verse 1:
I guess the stars were alined when we met up.
'Cuz baby I, I see the stars in your eyes anytime we touch.
Sometimes I just wanna go run away and hide,
But everytime I do,
You always find a away to come and change my mind.
You're my hero.
Chorus:
I feel like a winner,
When you're beside me
There ain't a thing that I can't be
I feel like a winner,
You're there to guide me
like the wind beneath my wings
I feel like a winner,
Everytime I planned on giving it up you grabbed my hand and looked inside of me to make me feel like a winner
Feel like a winner.
(harmonize)
Verse 2:
There were others,
That I loved in the past
Now I know it didn't last
'Cuz we were distant from one another.
And I don't even have to ask if you got my back,
'Cuz I know the answer to that.
You got me covered,
Anybody else is just a memory from long ago.
And I found love with you here by my side
You're my hero baby!
Chorus (w/ ad libs)
Break:
When I'm w/ u I feel like I can do anything.
I feel like I can fly a plane,
Race a train,
Travel through the galaxies and make the stars spell out ur name!
Feel like I can climb the highest mountain and reach up into the sky boy w/ u here I can do anything!
I would give it all up just to feel your touch you're the only one I need.
It's like you've got me starstruck babyboy I'm part of you're the other part of me!!!
I feel like!!!
Chorus (w/ad libs)x2
"Understand Me"
(feat. Trey Songz)
[Karina:]
oh lately I've been feelin so alone
So crazy, sometimes I wonder how I'll go on
And as the time fades away so does the smile thats on
my face
I get so nervous start to thinkin don't nobody ever
understand me ya feel me?
[Trey Songz:]
I feel you.
so talk to your mother, daddy (sometimes they just
don't understand me)
well how bout your sisters, brothers? (you know
sometimes they just don't get you)
Talk to your girl friends, boyfriends (sometimes they
just don't understand me)
got the world on my shoulders but I'm doing the best I
can I can
(girl I understand)
[Karina:]
How it feels to be the main attraction
(people pullin you left people pullin you right)
I'm being pulled in a million directions
(It's so hard standing here in the spotlight)
sometimes the safest place I know
(sittin at the piano with the microphone)
Doin the thing I love away from everyone
[Trey Songz:]
I feel you.
so talk to your mother, daddy (sometimes they just
don't understand me)
well how bout your sisters, brothers? (you know
sometimes they just don't get you)
Talk to your girl friends, boyfriends (sometimes they
just don't understand me)
got the world on my shoulders but I'm doing the best I
can I can
(girl I understand)
I know it can seem like no one cares but don't pay them
any mind
You a star so baby go on and shine
[Karina:]
But what if they be hatin on me?
(just shine)
making fun of what I'm tryin to be
(just shine)
What if they're to blind to see
(shine!)
That I'm only tryin to be me
[Trey Songz:]
I feel you.
so talk to your mother, daddy (sometimes they just
don't understand me)
well how bout your sisters, brothers? (you know
sometimes they just don't get you)
Talk to your girl friends, boyfriends (sometimes they
just don't understand me)
got the world on my shoulders but I'm doing the best I
can I can
They-Aint-Got-To-Lo-ove-You (No)
They-Aint-Got-To-Lo-ove-You (No)
~Verse 1~
They aint gotta be friends wit you
They aint gotta hang out wit you
They aint even gotta deal wit you
I Love You even when you got an
attitude
They aint ever gotta hear you speak
Or think about you when they go to sleep
Baby I don't care what they think
Your the one for me
~Chorus~
They aint gotta love you (Oh No)
They aint gotta love you (Oh No)
So tell me
What they hatin on our love for
When they know
That your the one my heart beats for
They aint gotta love you (Oh No)
They aint gotta love you (Oh No)
So tell me
What they hatin on our love for
When they know
That your the one my heart beats for
~Verse 2~
They can talk till they blue in the face
They can scream
They can cuss
They can hate
They can say what they wanna say
But don't cross the line
Disrespectin my babe
They tryin hard to break us up (up)
They tryin hard and they doin too much (too much)
Aint about them
It's about us
It about our loooove
~Chorus~
They aint gotta love you (Oh No)
They aint gotta love you (Oh No)
So tell me (oowhoh)
What they hatin on our love for (What they hatin forrr)
When they know
That your the one my heart (Your the one my heart beats forrrr)beats for
They aint gotta love you (Oh no no no)
They aint gotta love you (Oh no)
(no,no,no, yay,yayy)
So tell me
What they hatin (hatin our love forr-orr) on our love for
When they know
That your the one my heart beats for-orrrrr
~Bridge~
Don't care what my mama sayy
Cuz she aint always right
Forget what daddy say
I'm gonna live my life
You are the only one
For me
Baby I'm yours all dayyy
They-Aint-Got-To-Lo-ove-You (No)
They-Aint-Got-To-Lo-ove-You (No)
They Don't Have To
They-Aint-Got-To-Lo-ove-You (No)
They-Aint-Got-To-Lo-ove-You (No)
~Chorus~
They aint gotta love you (Oh No) (ho)
They aint gotta love you (Oh No) (no no)
So tell me
What they hatin (What they hating forrrrr) on our love for
When they know
That your the one (Your the one my heart beats forrrr) my heart beats for
They aint gotta love you (Oh No)
They aint gotta love you (They Aint Gotta Love You, Nohoo) (Oh No)
So tell me
What they hatin (Hatin our love forrrr) on our love for
When they know
My heart he takes
He'll always be my baby
We may bend, Won't break
What we got no one else to take
He's the sun when my day is low
Im his picture in front front row
His love is the center of my attention (oo oo)
See i dont know what he'd do for me
That guy is my everything
We argue, we fight
Then we make up by the end of the night
Dont even speak it speak it
We know what we got
And i love him, he loves me
And this is how love should be
Im down for the love that he got that, he got
And he stays down for the love that we got, that we got
I love him, he loves me
And this is how love should be
Im down for the love that he got that, that he got
And he stays down for the love that we got, that we got
He's embebed in myspace
Everytime he speaks he blows me away
Dont care what people say
As long as hes in the same place where i lay
See ill be as that goes
Im his princess hes my general
And no matter what you think about love
Time wont outlast us
See yall dont know what he do for me
And im tellin you hes my everything
We argue we fight
Then we make up by the end of the night
Yall dont kno what we got
And i love him, he loves me
And this is how love should be
Im down for the love that he got that, he got
And he stays down for the love that we got, that we got
I love him, he loves me
And this is how love should be
Im down for the love that he got that, that he got
And he stays down for the love that we got, that we got
The miles I'd walk for him are infinite
Ill run circles around the world
And everyday im beside him feals heaven sent
And all else is irrelevant
So keep on exsuding your love on to me
And i love him, he loves me
And this is how love should be
Im down for the love that he got that, he got
And he stays down for the love that we got, that we got
I love him, he loves me
And this is how love should be
Im down for the love that he got that, that he got
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
I, I don't know what happened,
I mean, I really thought I had it,
Had it get away from me,
Thought I locked it up;
And hid away the key,
I looked everywhere it's missing,
I'm like, How the hell it's missing
And the only one who knows,
Is the one that I've been playing close,
And now I know he does.
So subliminal, Strong attraction,
So subliminal, Kept me laughing,
So distracted,
Now I'm a victim of his crime and passion.
He stole my heart,
He stole my heart,
Like a theif in the night,
He took my heart from me,
Faster than my eyes could see,
He stole my heart,
He stole my heart,
Like a theif in the night,
And he didn't have to go and take,
The love I woulda gave to him anyway, (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He stole my heart away
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
I'll never be the same again.
Now it seems I'm falling,
Waist deep involved in,
Some kind of love affair,
And apparently he cares,
And it's all so clear,
Everday we got closer,
Slowly I lost composure,
And I didn't understand,
That the whole scheme of his plan,
Was to get my heart in hand.
So subliminal, Strong attraction,
So subliminal, Kept me laughing,
So distracted,
Now I'm a victim of his crime and passion.
He stole my heart,
He stole my heart,
Like a theif in the night,
He took my heart from me,
Faster than my eyes could see,
He stole my heart,
He stole my heart,
Like a theif in the night,
And he didn't have to go and take,
The love I woulda gave to him anyway, (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He stole my heart away
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
I'll never be the same again.
There's no reason to be alarmed,
There's no need to put him away,
Because in this case I haven't lost,
As much as I have gained,
He may have stole my heart,
But he fills me up with love,
And forever I have changed,
I have changed because;
He took it (Yeah) (He took it)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He stole my heart,
He stole my heart,
Like a theif in the night,
He took my heart from me,
Faster than my eyes could see,
He stole my heart,
He stole my heart,
Like a theif in the night,
And he didn't have to go and take,
The love I woulda gave to him anyway, (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah) (Like a theif in the night)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
He stole my heart away
He took it (Yeah) (he, he, he came...)
He took it (Yeah)
He took it (Yeah)
I'll never be the same again.
Like a theif in the night,
Like a theif in the night,
He changed me,
I Know That You've Been Calling Me,
And I'm happy that we met.
Don't think that I'm not interested.
I'm just playing hard to get...
[Bridge:]
So much about this crazy game they call love
That I'm trying to understand,
So would you be my best friend,
Before you call yourself my man
[Hook:]
Why can't I love you in slow motion,
Take my time,
Take away the pressure on my mind
Really get to know you
But rewind
Wanna love you in slow motion
Why can't I?
[Verse 2:]
You seem to know just what you want
And I like your confidence
Some things a girl should never rush
Cause If you do you hurt yourself
[Bridge:]
So much about this crazy game they call love
I'm still trying to understand,
So would you be my best friend,
Before you call yourself my man
[Hook:]
Why can't I love you in slow motion,
Take my time,
Take away the pressure on my mind
Really get to know you
But rewind
I Wanna love you in slow motion
Why can't I
[Breakdown:]
I'm too young for tears in the night
And it's too soon for this to be right
Don't wanna mess with your pride
The questions not when but why
[Hook:]
Why can't I love you in slow motion,
Take my time,
Take away the pressure on my mind
Really get to know you
But rewind
I Wanna love you in slow motion
Where do you start when you find out you have to
Pick up the pieces from a natural disaster?
The pain that you feel inside just kills all the laughter
Oh (Oh) No (No)
Oh (Oh) No (No)
I keep replaying last time I was near you
Looked right in your face, with your heart, I have no clear view
Still can't believe you're gone, no ooh
It's been a while but it feels brand new
You're a part of me I can't cut loose
I've done all that I can do
Except say
(Goodbye)
So I guess I'm too afraid (Goodbye)
'Cause that word means your memory fades (Goodbye)
So instead, I'm gonna say (For now)
I'll see you later
(Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
(Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
(Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
But no, I won't say goodbye
What do you do when you find out each moment
Should've been captured? If only you'd known it
You're the picture and my mind is the frame (Ooh, somedays)
Somedays are good and some days could be better
But I'll keep on moving with the plans that we treasured
Still, it's hard to believe you're gone, gone
It's been a while but it feels brand new
Part of me that I can't break loose
I've done all that I can do
Except say goodbye
(Goodbye)
So I guess I'm too afraid (Goodbye)
'Cause that word means your memory fades (Goodbye)
So instead, I'm gonna say (For now)
I'll see you later
I'll see you later (Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
I'll see you later (Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
I'll see you later (Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
But no, I won't say goodbye
I still can't believe you're gone
But even though you're not here, I know you're looking down on me
I just gotta let you know, I'm gonna make you proud
So put your ones, put your ones up (One)
If you lost somebody that you love (One)
Put your ones, put your ones up (One)
If you lost somebody that you love
(Goodbye)
But I guess I'm too afraid (Goodbye)
'Cause that word means your memory fades (Goodbye)
So instead I'm gonna say (For now)
I'll see you later
(Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
I'll see you later (Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
I'll see you later (Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
But no, I won't say goodbye
I'll see you later (Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
(Please forgive me but it's all I can say) No, I won't say goodbye
No I won't, no I won't say goodbye (Please forgive me but it's all I can say)
I'll see you later
[Verse 1:]
A moment of clarity appeared in my life
The day you came along and opened up my eyes
And although I wasn't looking I came to find
The perfect reflection of what love should look like
[Chorus:]
Cause I'm alright when I'm with you
Don't have to change when I'm with you
We're both unusually, both undeniably, we're just perfectly different
Others on the outside looking in
They be confused cause they don't get it
We ain't ashamed to be ourselves
Cause we are unexplainably, most definitely, we just happen to be perfectly different
Yea...
[Verse 2:]
They see two different people
I only see one
What they may see as abstract
We feel's a work of art
Our imagination make all of us wonder
But what I wonder is how you found the key to my heart
[Chorus:]
Cause I'm alright when I'm with you
Don't have to change when I'm with you
We're both unusually, both undeniably, we're just perfectly different
Others on the outside looking in
They be confused cause they don't get it
We ain't ashamed to be ourselves
Cause we are unexplainably, most definitely, we just happen to be perfectly different
Perfectly different yea...
[Bridge:]
They don't have to understand our love
We're fine the way we are
[Chorus:]
Cause I'm alright when I'm with you
Don't have to change when I'm with you
We're both unusually, both undeniably, we're just perfectly different
Others on the outside looking in
They be confused cause they don't get it
We ain't ashamed to be ourselves
Danja and the Clutch
I miss you girl
I miss you girl
I'm a make you my official girl
[Verse 1:]
Listen, I ain't tryna hear it
Listen up while I make it clear
(You)Wasn't up on ya biz
Let me tell what it ain't what it is
Can you handle it?
Don't know what you take me for
But your game was lame from the door
Matta fact, don't react just relax
I'm a fall back
[Chorus:]
Gettin so tired, tired, so tired
I won't be your unofficial girl
So quit tryin, tryin, stop tryin
To make me your unofficial girl
(You gotta learn to love me)
You gotta love me in the light and the dark
You gotta give me, give me all of your heart
I gotta be your official girl
Said I gotta, gotta, gotta be your official girl
I gotta be your official girl
I gotta be your official girl
Official Girl
[Verse 2:]
If you keep this up
It's bound to be a mess
Cause I really ain't like the rest
Put to the test, I'm a surely pass (yeaaa)
You better do the math
I'm stylish
So bossy
It'd be a shame to say you lost me
But if you want that, it's a wrap
And I won't look back
(I won't look back)
[Chorus:]
Gettin so tired, tired, so tired
I won't be your unofficial girl (unofficial girl)
So quit tryin, tryin, stop tryin (yeaaeee)
To make me your unofficial girl (your... unofficial girl)
(You gotta learn to love me)
You gotta love me in the light and the dark (ooooooo)
You gotta give me, give me all of your heart
I gotta be your official girl (I gotta be your)
Said I gotta, gotta, gotta be your official girl
I gotta be your official girl (I gotta be your)
I gotta be your official girl (I gotta be yourrr)
Official Girl
[Bridge:]
I miss you girl
I miss you girl (yea)
I'm a make you my official girl
You better act right
I'm two seconds from being out the door
I miss you girl
I miss you girl (yea)
I'm a make you my official girl
Step to me officially
Or not at all anymore
And I can't make you choose
Long as you cool on knowin that your missin out on a good thing
And I ain't making ultimatums
I'm a tell you like this verbatim
[Chorus:]
Gettin so tired, tired, so tired (said I'm tired, I'm tired)
I won't be your unofficial girl (not gonna be unofficially, not gonna be unofficially)
So quit tryin, tryin, stop tryin (not gonna be unofficially, not gonna be unofficialy yourrr)
To make me your unofficial girl
(You gotta learn to love me)
You gotta love me in the light and the dark (yeaaaeeee)
You gotta give me, give me all of your heart
I gotta be your official girl (I gotta be your... official girl)
Said I gotta, gotta, gotta be your official girl
I gotta be your official girl (Official girl)
I gotta be your official girl (yeaaaaaa)
Official Girl
I miss you girl (hey)
I miss you girl
[Verse 1:]
No(no more)No(no more) I've tried to give it all I got been through it all I've seen it all when will this disaster stop and I won't wait no I won't wait I'm tired of this ugly view need to get away got to get away I've got to search for something new (ooh another place) that I never discovered before (like outer space)as soon as I walk out that door
[Chorus:]
I'm going to mercury faster than the speed of light I'm going to mercury think I'm starting a new life and I know you won't stop just because you can't stop me there's nothing that can block where I gotta go (I'm going to mercury) woahhh woahhh I I'm going to mercury yeaaah
[Verse 2:]
No(it won't change)No(it won't change)your pride won't let you see us through but you promised empty promises you never fix the things you should and it's broken heart can't let you break my heart it's best to sooner set this loose need to fly away need to fly away as far as I can get from you (ooh another place) that I never discovered before(like outer space) as soon as I walk out that door
[Chorus:]
I'm going to mercury faster than the speed of light I'm going to mercury I think I'm starting a new life and I know you won't stop me just because you can't stop me there's nothing that can block where I gotta go I'm going to mercury woaah woahhi I'm going to mecury yeaah
[Bridge:]
I've been waiting patiently for my spaceship to come for me where all is meant to be I need a place that can comfort me yeah beyond the clouds beyond your smile cause I can see right through you now (and it feels so real) that's why I came to mercury yeah yeaaah
[Chorus:]
It's like a window to my soul
The greatest story ever told
The missing piece that'll make me whole
How sun illuminates the cold
Feels like ya flying feet on the ground
The pain is dying cause you're around
Like nothing I came before was real
Well baby that's how you make me feel
And I'll tell the world that I'm your girl
And nothing can ever come between us, no
Being with you makes me feel good
Could this be everything I've dreamed of
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
The flash of light in the darkest night
The feeling that everything's alright
A mystery that no one can solve
A helping hand to get through it all
It's like a dream you don't wanna end
Like throwing caution to the wind
Until we end, I will love you still
Cause baby that's how you make me feel
And I'll tell the world that I'm your girl
And nothing can ever come between us, no
Being with you makes me feel good
Could this be everything I've dreamed of
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
Searched my whole life trying to find
Someone to bare witness to this thing they call life
I'm finally ready
You've introduced me to love
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), That's what love is (love)
That's what love is (love), I know you felt this
That's what love is (love), I know you felt this
That's what love is (love), I get this feeling every time you come around
That's what love is (love),
That's what love is (love), I know you felt this
That's what love is (love), I know you felt this
That's what love is (love), Feels like I'm flying with my feet on the ground
That's what love is (love),
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Feels like I'm flying with my feet on the ground
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
[Verse 1]
Now lately you been acting different,
You got my heart out on a mission,
Can you tell me what's up?
Feels like you're giving up,
Maybe I'm over reacting, and nothing's wrong,
But I'm getting a feeling you're slowly moving on,
Why you sending me to voice mail I know you seen me
call?
Boy it's been a while,
Really miss your smile
And I'm hoping maybe you can help me out
[Bridge]
Cause I know you remember how you used to call me every
night,
But now I hold my pillow tight,
Cause the one I love don't seem to feel the same,
So baby just in case
[Chorus]
Don't let me be the last to know,
If you're gone, then I'll go
Don't think I'll make it difficult,
Cause I won't,
If it's what you want, then go,
But please, let me know
You don't want this no more
Don't play with my heart,
I'll be ok alone,
But boy don't let me be the last to know
[Verse 2]
And I don't want you to think I'm trippin',
But I just can't be looking stupid,
I'll hope you understand,
My heart is in your hand,
I'm trusting you know what to do with it,
And I really don't think that you go and do me wrong
But sometimes you never know, what's going on
Don't wanna take a chance,
Catching you holding hands,
I know I would be so devastated
[Bridge]
Cause I know you remember how you used to call me every
night,
But now I hold my pillow tight,
Cause the one I love don't seem to feel the same,
But baby just in case
[Chorus]
Don't let me be the last to know, (Know)
If you're gone, then I'll go (I'll go)
Don't think I'll make it difficult, (Difficult)
Cause I won't,
If it's what you want, then go, (Go, but please)
But please, let me know (Let me know)
You don't want this no more (If you don't want this no
more)
Don't play with my heart,
I'll be ok alone, (Alone)
But boy don't let me be the last to know
Can you tell me honestly?
Right now I'm finding it so hard to breath, eat, think,
sleep
I don't wanna go another day
Not knowing what I need,
Talk to me,
Don't let me find out the hard way,
If you care at all about me,
Boy if you're ready to leave,
Just let me know I don't deserve to be the last to know
[Chorus]
Don't let me be the last to know, (yeah, yeah)
If you're gone, then I'll go (If you're gone, I'll go)
Don't think I'll make it difficult, (So don't make it)
Cause I won't,
If it's what you want, then go, (If it's what you want)
But please, let me know (let me know)
You don't want this no more (If you don't want this no
more)
Don't play with my heart,
I'll be ok alone, (Alone)
But boy don't let me be the last to know (The last to
What's with the stupid shit?
And what you doing hanging out all night for?
You're such an asshole, boy you make me sick
But when you give it to me good it's like a perfect fix, damn
I love you so
But you be acting nonchalant until you see me in these songs
Then it's, "Can't let you go"
You better make up your mind
Boy, you getting on my nerves
And I ain't finish yet
See, why you always trying to play me when it's your fault?
You must be kidding me
Left me some bullshit message on my birthday
Make me want to slap you in the worst way
Boy you so dim and we're fading
But your love makes me feel so amazing, goddamn
I'm going in, but I don't even care
I know you think I'm crazy, but boy you just got me feeling like
[Chorus]
Oh, I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know (Just got me feeling like) x2
Oh, I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know x2
By the way, I know you back with her
I saw that spiteful little message on her twitter page
Don't she know that I'm a superstar?
And I could put your business out front, center stage
So why you playing?
Cause you don't really know what I'm about
But I ain't got time for you wicked games
So come and see me if you want to, boy
Bet your ass feel real dumb when you hear this song, yeah
And it's not that I don't love you 'cause I do, yes I do
But if it hurts then I don't really care, I just wish that I was over you
Got me feeling like
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I hate you, I miss you
Life didn't throw me a curve ball, threw me as a slingshot
With my feet crazy, couldn't tumble, I wouldn't stop
Now I'm back on the ground, still I can't believe how
What I'm seeing goes but so far like the headlights on a car
But I'm over it, yep I'm over it, done
Should've seen this coming back when I wasn't the one
[Chorus]
Oh, I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know (Yeah, I wasn't the one, the one you chose)
Oh, I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know (No, but I love you so)
Oh, I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know (I love you so, I love you so, but I will never know)
Oh, I love you so
Now first things first, boy let me tell yah
I ain't feeling the way I'm being treated
Lately yah conversations misleading
An I really been tryna be patient
You trip when I ask you where you been?
Stumbling over words I think yah lying
I ain't bout to sit around crying
Now I ain't putting up with it, cause
I know I can
(Yes I can)
I know I know I can
(Do...)
I know I know I can
I know I can do better
(Yes I can)
I know I can
I know I know I can
(Do...)
I know I know I can
I know I can do better
Now you got me out here looking crazy
I'm to fly to let you play me
Boy keep showing off it's gone be easy
I'm glad now I can see clearly
That you were never meant for me
An I'm glad I got my heart outta your way
Can't give me one good reason to stay
Boy I'm so over you
Life's to short to be wasting my time
Better upgrade an get on with my life
It's bout time I realize
That you'll never get it right
I must have really been out of my mind
Everything you said turned out to be a lie
And it's a shame I can't even see
That you never did deserve me
Cause...
I know I can
(Yes I can)
I know I know I can
(Do...)
I know I know I can
I know I can do better
(Yes I can)
I know I can
I know I know I can
(Do...)
I know I know I can
I know I can do better
You let me down
Look at us now
Boy I don't want you around
Can't look you in your face
What we had was ah mistake
Stupid me to believe
We be together for always
I know you'll never change
So there's nothing to say
(Yes I can)
I know I can
I know I know I can
(Do...)
I know I know I can
I know I can do better
(Yes I can)
I know I can
I know I know I can
(Do...)
I know I know I can
I know I can do better
I'm so over you
You ain't gotta worry bout me no more
Never again
Never again
Ohh oo
This goes out to all my girls whose goin through it (through it)
Turn this up in ya speakers now, and sing along to it (to it)
This goes out to all my girls whose goin through it (through it)
Turn this up in ya speakers now
This isn't the first time, we didn't speak after we had a fight
But I think it's the last time, cause I saw you with another girl tonight
I'm wondering if you told her that we were over
Watching you hold her, head on ya shoulder... right
Almost immediately turned around to leave, I guess I shoulda stayed home tonight
[Chorus:]
And it's really killin me
Tell me that's not how ya feel
And all that's left of me
Is slowly breaking inside
Really makin me, makin me, makin me go half crazy
Why you gotta be, gotta be, gotta be that way baby
I was the last to find out
Do you know how that broke me down, me down, me down
Sometimes I sit alone and I cry
Everything is unclear and it's lookin so hazy
Tell me why you had to heartbreak me
So what do you do when
Somebody makes a fool of you?
None of the things they said were true (were true)
Do you stop persuing, a love that will never become what you need it to be
Cause I'm emotionally touched
When people see me I say
I say that I'm alright
But I'm just pretending (yeah, yeah)
Gotta make some sense of this, I can't believe you'd do me this way
[Chorus:]
And it's really killin me
Tell me that's not how ya feel
And all that's left of me
Is slowly breaking inside
Really makin me, makin me, makin me go half crazy
Why you gotta be, gotta be, gotta be that way baby
I was the last to find out
Do you know how that broke me down, me down, me down
Sometimes I sit alone and I cry
Everything is unclear and it's lookin so hazy
Tell me why you had to heartbreak me
I thought it over and over, and I
Know I'm better off but it still hurts me so bad
And I don't understand, I don't understand
Ladies if you've ever been in love before
And the boy that you loved didn't love you no more
Say yeah, say yeah, say yeah
This goes out to all my girls whose goin through it (through it)
Turn this up in ya speakers now, and sing along to it (to it)
This goes out to all my girls whose goin through it (through it)
Turn this up in ya speakers now
[Chorus:]
And it's really killin me
Tell me that's not how ya feel
And all that's left of me
Is slowly breaking inside
Really makin me, makin me, makin me go half crazy
Why you gotta be, gotta be, gotta be that way baby
I was the last to find out
Do you know how that broke me down, me down, me down
Sometimes I sit alone and I cry
Everything is unclear and it's lookin so hazy
[1st Verse]
They say the greatest love stories always start like this
I can't believe that I'm living this
Cuz' I remember
That day in September
When you moved a block down
Sometimes I wonder how different we will be
When we're much older
You and me
I think this could be the greatest memory I know
That's why I'm saying no
[Chorus]
They try to tell me I'm way to young
Saying that they'll be more to come
But I don't really care about that [I don't care no]
Cuz' they'll never be my first love
I know it sound crazy
But I'm telling you right noe
I see how it's going down
You're shaping up to be
I know you're gonna be
You're gonna be my first love [ooohh]
[2nd Verse]
Let me take a minute to explain
Gotta make this clear
Don't know the future but I know what I feel
When it comes time for me to tell my daughter
I'm gonna talk about you baby
They say these feelings are only for adults
They'll try to pass it off as puppy love
But how old is old enough
For me to know how I feel
And I think this is real
So I'm singing no
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Ooohhh]
Ooohhh
[Ooohhh]
Ooohhh woahhh woaahhh
Ooohhh woah
I'm telling you I see it
You gotta believe it[you're gonna be my first love]
[Ooohhh]
Ooohhh ooohhh
Yeah ooohhh
You're shaping up to be
Boy I know you're gonna be
Your gonna be my first love
That's why I'm singing no
[Verse 1:]
I see this singer looking back at me she looks unhappy cause things aren't what she thinks they need to be sometimes she wakes up in the night trying not to cry she often wonders when she watch him sleep why she still loves him though he ain't what she need she wants his affection a little love and attention but shes not ready to leave shes in-comfortably happy
[Chorus:]
(For now) He may not no how to love her (For now)
But she ain't going no where
For now cause she is so in love it'll have to be enough for now
[Verse 2:]
For now he so responsible for every girls dream buys her anything fancy things except for all the love she needs but shes not tryna take away the fact that hes so good he so good
If you could buy hers diamonds roses coats and pearls can you buy what she really needs the one thing out of this world if she could have it her way she'll definitely say that you'll be all she needs for now
[Chorus:]
(For now) He may not no how to love her (For now)
But she ain't going no where
For now cause she is so in love it'll have to be enough for now
[Verse 3:]
For now [x15] give her what she needs don't be afraid to call on your baby
Give her what she wants in you for now (for now)
[Chorus:]
(For now) He may not no how to love her (For now)
But she ain't going no where
There for me, through all of my ups and downs
And what I feel you always seem to know
You find the words, when I need comforting
And dry my eyes, that's why I love you so
More than a friend you're my first love
I can always depend on my first love
I feel like I have known you all my life
I can't explain how close we are
When something's wrong, you know how to make it right
That's why you stay close to my heart
More than a friend you're my first love
I can always depend on my first love
The first thought in my mind
the chill up my spine
the melody in my heart
You are my very first love
You're the Sweet lullaby
my first kiss goodnight
the beat of my heart, music
My very first love
More than a friend you're my first love
I can always depend on my first love
With you in my life I'm not lonely at all
And if there were tears (yeah) you'd catch them all
Cuz you know my pain, and you know my joy
There's no secrets between us only pretty piano chords
The first thought in my mind
the chill up my spine
the melody in my heart
muuuuuusic my very first love
You're the Sweet lullaby
my first kiss goodnight
the beat of my heart, music
My very first love
I sing because I'm happy but music sets me free
You're sweet lullaby a first kiss goodnight
The beat of my heart music, my very first love
(Oh Oh Oh)
You are more than a friend you're my first love
I can always depend on my first love
You are more than a friend you're my first love
I can always depend on my first love
(Woah oh)
[Verse 1:]
There's so many people in need
Living in a world full of greed
With so little right; So much wrong
And what so many say about this song
[Hook:]
And they all go
(yo)
(there's a party over here
(but)
Nobody seems to care
(about)
All the suffering I see
(oh)
[Chorus:]
The worlds misery makes me (Cry)
For my generation (Cry)
For every nation (with men at war)
And tears in their mother's eyes
Makes me want to just (Cry)
For the hungry children (Cry)
Send the medicine
With the riches in the world
I just don't understand why
And it makes me want to just Cry
(Oh Why) I wanna just (Cry)
[Verse 2:]
So many eyes has gone blind
So little on peoples mind
Povertey in east and west
So much in-difference
[Hook:]
And they all go
(yo)
(there's a party over here
(but)
Nobody seems to care
(about)
All the suffering I see
(oh)
[Chorus:]
The worlds misery makes me (Cry)
For my generation (Cry)
For every nation (with men at war)
And tears in their mother's eyes
Makes me want to just (Cry)
For the hungry children (Cry)
Send the medicine
With the riches in the world
I just don't understand why
And it makes me want to just Cry
[Breakdown:]
For all the deseases
Say a pretty please
For the families in New Orleans
And Policies that make me wanna just(Cry)
When I read the news(Cry)
I get so confused
Why Can't they find a cure
Forb the genesides and the war
It makes me (Cry)
[Chorus:]
For my generation (Cry)
For every nation (with men at war)
And tears in their mother's eyes
Makes me want to just (Cry)
For the hungry children (Cry)
Send the medicine
With the riches in the world
I just don't understand why
And it makes me want to just Cry
Woo woo
Now we've been talking for a while;
And you got me tryin' to figure out
Boy I don't know what to say to you
But you got me feelin' some kind of way for you
And all I know is when we're together
No one can make me feel the way you do baby
I wish each moment can last forever
It's hard to explain the way I feel for you
(I just can't find the words)
You got me loosing myself
In what I'm trying to say
And it's so hard to fight it
Can't help but feelin' this way
And every time that I'm near you it's like my heart gets weak.
Feels like I'm loosing my breath makin' it hard to speak.
I just can't find the words
Woo woo
Just can't find the words
Woo woo
I just can't find the words
Woo woo
I just can't find the words
Now I know I come off kinda shy
But it's hard to say what's on my mind
The chemistry we have is hard to find
But to find the right words it's going to take some time
And all I know is when we're together
No one can make me feel the way you do baby
I wish each moment can last forever
It's hard to explain the way I feel for you
(I just can't find the words)
You got me loosing myself
In what I'm trying to say
And it's so hard to fight it
Can't help but feelin' this way
And every time that I'm near you it's like my heart gets weak.
Feels like I'm loosing my breath makin' it hard to speak.
I just can't find the words
Woo woo
Just can't find the words
Woo woo
I just can't find the words
Woo woo
I just can't find the words
You got me trippin' over words u got me stuttering
And like a bad dream I'm callin' out but u don't hear me speak
And constantly I find myself in this predicament
So let me show you (show you) baby (baby) that actions speak louder than words
One time
Two times
Three times
Karina
You got me loosing myself
In what I'm trying to say
And it's so hard to fight it
Can't help but feelin' this way
And every time that I'm near you it's like my heart gets weak.
Feels like I'm loosing my breath makin' it hard to speak.
I just can't find the words
Woo woo
Just can't find the words
Woo woo
I just can't find the words
Woo woo
I just can't find the words
I just can't find the words
Just can't find the words
I just can't find the words
Verse 1:]
I'm crying inside, but filled up with pride
I won't let them see, no tears in my eye
I'm mad at the world, it can be so unfair
The judgment, the jealousy, still I'm not scared
I'm focused, determined, I'm ready to win
The critics I see, won't doubt me again
Darkness is gone, I'm ready to shine
Right now it's victory time
[Chorus:]
They can't bring me down, no
Test me, I know they will try
But they won't bring me down, no
I know what I'm made of inside
They can't bring me down, no
It ain't over until the last round
Will they bring me down? no
If I stumble I won't hit the ground
They can't bring me down
No me van a derribarán
[Verse 2:]
My hearts beating hard, my adrenaline's high
I'm raging like fire, I aim at the sky
Cus I know what I want, I'll rewrite the rules
I know my value, I'm Gods precious jewel
I've given my heart, to the dream that I chose
It's time to turn back, I simply refuse
I'm flying high, over the wall
Try and catch me,but I'll never fall
[Chorus:]
They can't bring me down(oh), no (no)
Test me, I know they will try
But they won't bring me down(oh), no(no)
I know what I'm made of inside
They can't bring me down(oh), no(no)
It ain't over until the last round(over until the last round)
Will they bring me down(oh)? no(no)
If I stumble I won't hit the ground
They can't bring me down(They can't bring me down)
(They)
(Can't)
(Bring)
(Me)
[Music break]
[Chorus:]
They can't bring me down(oh), no (no)
Test me, I know they will try
But they won't bring me down(oh), no(no)
I know what I'm made of inside
They can't bring me down(oh), no(no)
It ain't over until the last round(over until the last round)
Will they bring me down(oh)? no(no)
If I stumble I won't hit the ground
Uh huhhh
Ahhh oohh ahhh
Uh huhh
(1ST Verse) I don't like the way you look at her she looks at you it's frustrating oh,
People say when we were together it looks more like you to are dating... more than you and me.
(hook)I tell you somethings you do make me uncomfortable. you tell me i'm tripping and i should let it go, so i wonder to myself would you still think it's all good if the shoe was on the other foot i don't think you would no.
(Chrous)2x what if your friends started paying more attention to me... could you handle it, tell me could you handle it boy,
(2nd verse) What if i told you tony said i was pretty (what would you say)
And when you're not around he goes out of his way to come and chill with me.
(Hook)I tell you somethings you do make me uncomfortable. you tell me i'm tripping and that i should let it go, so i wonder to myself would you still think it's all good if the shoe was on the other foot i don't think you would no.what if your friends started paying more attention to me... could you handle it, tell me could you handle it boy.
(chrous)1x
(brige)La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la laa
What if i did what'd you do... baby
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la laa
What if it 've been to you baby
Wooooooo a woooooooowhat if your friends started paying more attention to me... could you handle it, tell me could you handle it boy.
Boy where you going?
Cause boy I'd be more than happy
To accompany ya(yea)
So put that gear in reverse(yea yea yea yea yea)
Before you hit the clutch(hit the clutch)
I need to buckle up
I got a mean(mean) having fun causing a scene
Some of ya'll are ready engine
You got me(yea yea yea yea yea)
[Hook:]
The speed of light ain't got nothing,
Nothing on, us baby, put the pedal to the floor
[Chorus:]
My heart beat racing with the buck on the dash
The music glaring with my hair in the wind (hair in the wind)
We riding with no destination
We cruising got the buck on the dash (buck on the dash)
A buckI get excited when we push it to the limit
My mind is free, everytime I'm with you (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
With my favourite song(favourite song),
Oh won't you turn it up (turn it up), yeah just a little more
No need to worry where the time goes (no need to worry where the time goes)
We having fun with the top back (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Ohh boy you know your my side kick
[Hook:]
The speed of light ain't got nothin,
Nothin on, us baby, put the pedal to the floor
[Chorus:]
My heart beat racing with the buck on the dash
The music glaring with my hair in the wind
We riding with no destination
We cruising got the buck on the dash (a buck on the dash)
A buck on the dash X2
Start your engine ready, set, go yeah
I'm buckled out so here we go
But be caution with the road
It about to be a wild ride
[Chorus:]
My heart beat racing with the buck on the dash (oohh)
The music glaring with my hair in the wind (wind)
We riding with no destination (yeah)
We cruising got the buck on the dash (buck on the dash)
A buck on the dash (buck on the dash) X2
[talking:]
My heart beat racing with the buck on the dash
The music glaring with my hair in the wind
We riding with no destination
We cruising got the buck on the dash (a buck on the dash)
Oh, oh, so lonely, brokenhearted, night's not over, I can start again
I'm all lonely, brokenhearted, it's a hurting and to get over
I'm young but I'm wise enough to know that you don't fall in love over night
That's what I thought if I took my time that everything you love will be right home
But as soon as I close my eyes, I was saying to love goodbye
Cause I'm so lonely, brokenhearted, night's not over I can start again
I'm all lonely, brokenhearted, it's a hurting and to get over
No more empty conversations, next time I will be totally sure
Don't want the pain to fully in and out of love
It's more that my poor heart should endure
So I listen to all advice and remember each time I cry
Cause I'm lonely, lonely, brokenhearted, night's not over, I can start again
Lonely, brokenhearted, it's a hurting and to get over
So I listen to all advice remember each time I cry
Cause I'm lonely, brokenhearted, night's not over, I can start again
Never thought I'd be alone again that's why I asked you to be my best friend
Afraid you know you're always on my mind, think about you all the time
Never thought I'd be alone again that's why I asked you to be my best friend
Afraid you know you're always on my mind, think about you all the time
Lonely, brokenhearted, it's a hurting and to get over, I can't believe it
Girl you're leaving me, oh
(feat Lil Mama)
Uh uh baby baby uh uh baby
[Verse 1:]
Your the mission up in this option... I ain't walking round here topless(baby baby)
I know them girls be gettin it poppin, strange way of gettin it poppin (baby baby)
And if you can't see it through these jeans then you won't see it up on me (baby baby)
It's best to tell you don't waste ya time, ya eyes don't make me fine (baby baby)
[Chorus:]
I ain't heared that g.a.m.e, y give you my love if you can't see that I ain't gving you whateva u want boy, I ain't anotha toy in ya toybox for me
It's my love and my love ain't free, it's ya mamma fault that you can't see that, it's all good, pick up ya fate boy, it's all good pick up ya fate boy... all my girlz like
(uh uh baby baby, uh uh baby baby)
[Verse 2:]
A good good boy, stop the promisin, eva since good boys ain't so common and good sense ain't so common, go head make stupid look real funny then. 2morrow might be evry word in the hook, so call me every word in the book (baby baby. it's best to tell you don't wast e ya time... ya eyes don't make me fine
[Chorus]
[Lil Mama:]
Karina wen he think he a pimp, what you tell em
[Karina Pasian:]
See you call it pimpin but I call it slippin
[Lil Mama:]
Cause we don't get down like dat(noooooo)
[Karina Pasian:]
I'm a say wat I say with or without your attention
(uh uh baby uh uh baby)
[Lil Mama:]
I been up on this block so long like old tomers. thought he stand for good cause like obama. through my girls off... some smart, some dumber, the smart was succeed, the ova s
{Baby baby}
[Lil Mama:]
Hotter it got the more they took off. and the hotter I got the more I took off. fly like a eagle, tell da boy I don't need em. karina mama leada. the voice of the young people
I'm laying here under the covers,
One minute I'm hot next thing I'm cold.
Feels like I'm going through withdraw
From the love I used to know.
[Bridge:]
I don't wanna eat or sleep (no no)
I don't wanna see or peek (oh no)
I don't wanna answer my phone because it's not you
[Chorus:]
Life without you here with me, never has no meaning
It's like a heart without a beat (we are suppose to be)
There's no reason why my tears won't dry
The only distance between you and I is (the air of the night) [x5]
There's only one way for me to recover,
Staying here won't bring me back to you
So whether it's a plane or car whatever it takes to mend my heart,
If I wait another night I won't make it through
[Bridge:]
I don't wanna eat or sleep (no no)
I don't wanna see or peek (oh no)
I don't wanna answer my phone because it's not you
[Chorus:]
Life without you here with me, never has no meaning
It's like a heart without a beat (we are suppose to be)
There's no reason why my tears won't dry
The only distance between you and I is (the air of the night) [x5]
Man oh man oh man I need his love
Air is the only thing between us (between us)
I know I sound dramatic,
Something like an addict
Got this urgency to give you back to me
[Bridge:]
I don't wanna eat or sleep (no no)
I don't wanna see or peek (oh no)
I don't wanna answer my phone because it's not you
[Chorus:]
Life without you here with me, never has no meaning
It's like a heart without a beat (we are suppose to be)
There's no reason why my tears won't dry
They say I'm a bring it back
I got styles for days plus they all be asking where I'm from
My whole life is like a movie
I'm a 90's Girl
All about the corner store and the double dutchin on the block I'll show you what I'm about
[Hook:]
Flash Back all ya'll suckaz it's about time you learn about the neatest arrogant and cause a disturb
Adjust your radio I'm finna school Yeah I'm a youngin ya but I'm bout to move ya I promise
[Chorus:]
Uh huh
Calling you all up to my train No introductions necessary baby I'm a 90's baby
Catch up Catch up Catch up Get on my train
Baby I'm a 90's baby yeah
Uh huh
I said it and I keep it pippin hot My demeanor stays on your brain and my body says enough
Not to mention I'm a Crooklyn why shuldnt ya'll rememba dat
Make sure you don't forget
Gotta pause and bring it back
[Hook]
[Chorus x2]
All aboard now say you coming get on terms get on my page tryna show ya'll how I'm living this is how the 90's baby do it
Ain't no daddy's where I'm from,
It's just mad mothers.
And eyes that still seem,
They can't look past color.
Why am I disrespected by
Someone I should call brother?
And why girls feelin' pretty
And constantly hating each other?
Bad air in my lungs,
Man I can't breathe.
My eyes burnin' from all the dirt and debris.
And it's third degree.
Emotionless on the scene.
It's like a disease
The way y'all killin' me.
[CHORUS]
I'm 16 and I shouldn't have to feel like this.
I'm 16, every young boy out here wanna kiss.
I'm 16, and me and my mama goin' throught it.
16 on the block
16 on the block
16, At war [6x]
16 on the block
16 on the block
Around here cool is another word for fool
If he smoke then she smoke,
I gotta smoke too.
Now what would I do if I didn't have a clue?
I'm 16 why, OH
Asking God oh Why, OH
If my clothes ain't tight,
The he ain't gone like me.
Eyes on the prize,
So the next girl dress just like me.
I'm so full of promise,
But why promise if I'ma just be rewarded
By bad actions.
To him I'm just a transaction.
[CHORUS]
I want you to love my mind,
My smile, my style
I want you to know the best of me
I want to belong without being treated
Like property
Why does this seem like fantasy?
[Verse 1:]
I'm thinking it was said and done
And now I gotta break it down
I thought that you plus me would equal more than one
I guess you really never learned your math
Cause you said it best you're, 'Mr I Keep It Real'
When it's 'bout us you never tell me how you really feel
That's how you handle things; you got a lot to learn
Keep playing dirty games don't you know you're 'bout to lose your turn
[Chorus:]
(Ooooh, I think I'm done, I think I'm done with you)
I, can't, even recognise you anymore
Don't wanna think about it, don't wanna talk about it
Fool, that's what you take me for but you
Can't even notice you're the reason we keep getting nowhere
(We getting nowhere, we getting nowhere, we getting, we getting, we getting no- no-no-no, we
Getting nowhere, we getting nowhere, we getting, we getting, we getting no- no-no-no-nooo
[Verse 2:]
Now that I think about it, you wasn't worth no time
You think you're shining on them, you must be just as blind
Heard it a thousand times, a thousand times won't change my mind
All these lame excuses, keep tryina find, wanna play, somebody press rewind
So you can watch it over, look at who you really playing
Keep messing with me boy, but you don't really know what you missing
Til you miss me
[Chorus:]
(Ooooh, I think I'm done, I think I'm done with you) Yeahh, I think I'm done, I think I'm done
Can't recognise you anymore
Don't wanna think about it, don't wanna talk about it ohhh
Fool, that's what you take me for but you
Can't even notice you're the reason we keep getting nowhere
(We getting nowhere, we getting nowhere, we getting, we getting, we getting no- no-no-no, we
Getting nowhere, we getting nowhere, we getting, we getting, we getting no- no-no-no-noooo
Ahhh yeah
Oooo yeah,
Ohhh ohhhh
Ahhhh ooooohh
Oohhh fool, that's what you take me for but you
Can't even notice you're the reason we keep getting nowhere
(We getting nowhere, we getting nowhere, we getting, we getting, we getting no- no-no-no, we
Yeah
Don't remember how I lost you
Can't pin point and day in time
What is one thing or another?
No point taking one in signs
You and I together
Were something to be hold
Now it's killing me to realize
That the fires grow so cold
I would do anything
I would give everything
I will work to the bone
To rebuild a broken home
Piece by piece, brick by brick
Stone by stone
I'll go back to the start
And un-break these broken hearts
I'll rebuild our happy home
Piece by piece, brick by brick
Stone by stone
We didn't pay enough attention
We didn't put in the time
You life went in one direction
And it wasn't the same as mine
I would do anything
I would give everything
I would do anything
I would give everything
I will work to the bone
To rebuild a broken home
Piece by piece, brick by brick
Stone by stone
I'll go back to the start
And un-break these broken hearts
I'll rebuild our happy home
Piece by piece, brick by brick
Stone by stone
And I won't let it end
I won't rest until we are one again
No I won't let you go
I am still your girl
You're still my whole world
We both made some mistakes
But we can't let this thing slip away
I will work to the bone
To rebuild a broken home
Piece by piece, brick by brick
Stone by stone
I'll go back to the start
And un-break these broken hearts
I'll rebuild our happy home
Piece by piece, brick by brick
Stone by stone
Stone by stone, by stone
I'm laying here under the covers,
One minute I'm hot next thing I'm cold.
Feels like I'm going through withdraw
From the love I used to know.
[Bridge:]
I don't wanna eat or sleep (no no)
I don't wanna see or peek (oh no)
I don't wanna answer my phone because it's not you
[Chorus:]
Life without you here with me, never has no meaning
It's like a heart without a beat (we are suppose to be)
There's no reason why my tears won't dry
The only distance between you and I is (the air of the night) [x5]
There's only one way for me to recover,
Staying here won't bring me back to you
So whether it's a plane or car whatever it takes to mend my heart,
If I wait another night I won't make it through
[Bridge:]
I don't wanna eat or sleep (no no)
I don't wanna see or peek (oh no)
I don't wanna answer my phone because it's not you
[Chorus:]
Life without you here with me, never has no meaning
It's like a heart without a beat (we are suppose to be)
There's no reason why my tears won't dry
The only distance between you and I is (the air of the night) [x5]
Man oh man oh man I need his love
Air is the only thing between us (between us)
I know I sound dramatic,
Something like an addict
Got this urgency to give you back to me
[Bridge:]
I don't wanna eat or sleep (no no)
I don't wanna see or peek (oh no)
I don't wanna answer my phone because it's not you
[Chorus:]
Life without you here with me, never has no meaning
It's like a heart without a beat (we are suppose to be)
There's no reason why my tears won't dry
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Youltide carols
Being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like eskimos
Everybody knows
A turkey and some mistletoe
Can help to make the season bright
Tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep, tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loading lots of toys and goodies
On his sleigh
And every mother's child
Is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly...
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said
Many times, many ways
Merry Christmas, to you
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loading lots of toys and goodies
On his sleigh
And every mother's child
Is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly...
So I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two.
Although it's been said
Many times, many ways
Merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas, to you
Chorus:
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your pride, and I'll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall in love again
Cause I remember sneaking late nights on the phone
To hear your voice before I fall asleep
And I remember when you drew that picture of a globe on my hand
Cause you said you mean the world to me
What ever happened to the times you and I used to be so in love
With our heads in the clouds
Yeah, I just wanna feel that way again, someday
Baby I-I-I
Chorus:
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your pride, and I'll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall in love again
Don't get m wrong, I know that we got history
But that just ain't enough for me
Cause I'm feeling like you're taking me for granted
And you're about to ruin everything
I'll always love you, and I'll do anything for you
But I still gotta be honest to myself
Hope you're listening,
I just hope that we could get back to where we were
Baby
Chorus:
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your á¹—ride, and I'll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your pride, and I'll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall
Fall in love, fall in love
[Verse 1:]
There you are in front of me
And there's no need for words
The emotions complete
My closest friend the one that I need
And the one who needs me
Like a song on repeat
My loneliness has up and gone
When you find the one all the colors are warm
[Chorus:]
Because when you're in love
The stars shine much brighter
The sky up above is bluer than blue
When you're in love your eyes
Open wider the world is brand new
That's how it feels when you're in love
In love
[Verse 2:]
Here we walk hand in hand
No where special to go no major plans
We run around with love in the air
And I'm smiling inside because I know someone cares
It took awhile but I can feel it now
If words can't describe let me try and sing it aloud
[Chorus:]
Because when you're in love
The stars shine much brighter
The sky up above is bluer than blue
When you're in love your eyes
Open wider the world is brand new
That's how it feels when you're in love
In love
[Bridge:]
Finally I know how it feels
To take a love song and sing it for real
Finally there's peace in my heart
And stress don't bother me
I've got somebody there for me
[Chorus:]
Because when you're in love
The stars shine much brighter
The sky up above is bluer than blue
When you're in love your eyes
Open wider the world is brand new
That's how it feels when you're in love
[VERSE 1:]
Never thought I'd feel this way
Got rid of all my pain
Got it back together from the way back when
You were the one I had on my mind
Don't take it personal, no
Was time to let you go
According to what I heard
It's better to stay away then (but then)
Soon as I saw your face
I swore I'd feel the same
Memories came rushing all over me
But I don't wanna make anymore
Sorry if the thrill is gone for me
It's too bad because we were a masterpiece.
[HOOK:]
Now all that's left of us is
Just another melody
Just another song I sing
Can't believe you're just
Music on my radio
Not in love with you no more
I'm over you
We used to be a symphony
You used to be my everything now you're just
Just another melody
[VERSE 2:]
Gotta say you had me going
I saw you as the only one to cry
So many nights alone, and I
Was really down boy,
Had me hypnotized boy
Now you're just an after thought
Don't care if you call or not (No)
Matter fact don't call at all no
(Don't deserve this groove)
Sorry if the thrill is gone for me,
It's too bad because we were a masterpiece.
Now all that's left of us is
[HOOK:]
Just another melody
Just another song I sing
Can't believe you're just
Music on my radio
Not in love with you no more
I'm over you
We used to be a symphony
Used to be my everything now you're just
Just another melody
[BRIDGE:]
Every note that I'm singing is bring me further away
Every word that I say
And every chord that I play
Reminds me day after day that you're just
[HOOK:]
Just another melody
Just another song I sing
Can't believe you're just
Music on my radio
Not in love with you no more
I'm over you
We used to be a symphony
You used to be my everything now you're just
Just another melody
Never I'll be Just Another Melody
Melody, Baby
Verse
Life is so unpredictable
People come, people go
Is there anything that’s for sure?
You don’t know, I don’t know
In a world where we don’t believe, in fairy tales, they don’t come true
It’s good to know in your time of need that you’ve got something to hold onto
Chorus
I can’t promise the moon
I might just play out of tune
But I will always be true, this is my promise to you, this is my promise to you
I’ll be the light that shines through your darkest days
The one true voice that you won’t mistake
When you’re lost, I’ll be a familiar face
This is my promise to you this is my promise to you
Verse
What becomes of a broken heart, where does it go? Where does it go?
Will it heal or just fall apart, you don’t know, I don’t know
You can’t be afraid to try when you fall you can get up again
All that you need to know is that you’re not alone I’ll be your friend
Chorus
I can’t promise the moon
I might just play out of tune
But I will always be true, and this is my promise to you, this is my promise to you
I’ll be the light that shines through your darkest days
The one true voice that you won’t mistake
When you’re lost, I’ll be a familiar face
And this is my promise to you this is my promise to you
I’ll be the sweet remembrance of days gone by
The song that comforts you when you cry
Until the end I’ll be by your side
And this is my promise this is my promise to you
I don’t know what else to do
