Sir Benji
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Post by Sir Benji on Jul 11, 2011 17:43:57 GMT -5
One of her best singles period. A 90's classic.
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B-Boy
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Post by B-Boy on Jul 27, 2012 21:11:50 GMT -5
This is still a classic. I love both the original and Bad Boy remix. The latter version brings back some childhood memories since I heard it so often. The video(s) looked very fun and hip.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Jul 27, 2012 21:33:04 GMT -5
Definitely one of her best songs.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2012 21:52:10 GMT -5
I love the original version, although I'm not a fan of the O.D.B. remix. It scared me when I was a child.  lol |
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Cautionme11/16
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Post by Cautionme11/16 on Jul 28, 2012 22:40:53 GMT -5
The re-mix was the hottest. His addition took the track someplace else, and catapulted her music into another stratosphere. As if that were possible.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2014 10:05:01 GMT -5
The Bad Boy with ODB mix ranked #3 on Slant's The 10 Greatest Mariah Carey Remixes.
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grandelf
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Post by grandelf on Jan 10, 2015 8:09:37 GMT -5
Original should have been on #1's, one of her best!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2015 9:44:05 GMT -5
My second favorite single of hers after 'Dreamlover.' It's perfect.
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Dreams
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Post by Dreams on Jan 11, 2015 15:32:49 GMT -5
Fantastic single and just a killer pop song. I love both the original and remix, but I give the former a slight edge because it sounds so epic. The remix was such a defining moment in pop music though! Mariah teaming-up with ODB back in 1995 is the reason we have Katy putting out "California Gurls" feat. Snoop Dogg today, same for Ariana putting out "The Way" feat. whatshisface, Rihanna getting Drake to guest on "What's My Name" and so on. Mariah is the most influential female artist of all time in mainstream music, point blank. PERIOD.  |
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jenglisbe
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Post by jenglisbe on Jan 11, 2015 15:54:13 GMT -5
The remix is justifiably praised, but it makes me sad the original gets lost in the shuffle a bit. The original is great on so many levels. For one the production is top-notch. It's fun and buoyant, but it also had an edge that makes it a Jeep anthem. On top of that the melody is killer, and Mariah going into "Genius of Love" on the bridge is sublime. I love that epic intro, too.
I remember when this first hit and was everywhere. I remember reading it sold 229k the first week, which was huge then. We then knew it would debut at #1.
I wonder if it could, have gotten a 9th week at #1 if the single hadn't been deleted.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jan 11, 2015 17:43:09 GMT -5
I prefer the original because the hook just punches harder for me and brings the energy up to another level. The remix is perfect BBQ chill mode tho.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 11, 2015 22:07:52 GMT -5
I will always prefer the original. I am hoping she does the original on her vegas stint.
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johnnywest
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Post by johnnywest on Mar 6, 2015 9:22:22 GMT -5
One of Mariah's best by a longshot.
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Post by Caviar on Apr 25, 2015 18:18:39 GMT -5
I will always prefer the original. I am hoping she does the original on her vegas stint. No chance in hell she's doing the original. While I'm almost 50/50 with both versions (grew up on the ODB version exclusively) as far as preference I'm hoping she does perform it at one point. I still laugh at myself when I bought the album and heard the pop version for the first time and wondered what the hell they did with ODB. lol |
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Post by Zeebz on Apr 27, 2015 12:38:46 GMT -5
My absolute favorite from Mariah. It's so fun and it never gets old.
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jenglisbe
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Post by jenglisbe on May 5, 2015 12:40:42 GMT -5
We all know the remix is a classic and iconic and influential and all of that, but I still think the original owns all versions.
That intro is sort of iconic and it immediately makes me think of the amusement park in the video and a fun time in general. The pop/urban production that then kicks in is truly classic. It was a melding of genres that sounded fresh then and still does to this day. The melody on "Fantasy" is great, particularly the verses, and of course the chorus is super catchy. I also love how she uses part of "Genius of Love" as the bridge and sings it like a fan.
I remember when "Fantasy" dropped. I was actually on a Mariah board then; these kings of things were relatively new, but we were waiting to see if it would sell enough to debut at #1. The single of course sold way more than enough to be #1. It was huge.
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HEADOFTHEPACK
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on May 5, 2015 15:07:12 GMT -5
Love both versions. The sample is just brilliant.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 20:49:17 GMT -5
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Post by brady47 on Jun 12, 2015 13:16:21 GMT -5
Best 90s single from Mariah, hands down. It's such a happy song that lifts your mood anytime you listen to it, the verses are so catchy, and the chorus is even catchier!
And I loved the video, she did a great job!
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Apr 13, 2018 23:10:30 GMT -5
It's a nice dance track, but has become a bit overrated over the years. I much prefer Emotions.
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Post by kcdawg13 on Apr 23, 2018 19:11:15 GMT -5
Not a lamb, but I absolutely adore this song.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2018 20:17:04 GMT -5
Iconic song! I personally prefer One Sweet Day but that doesn't affect my thoughts on this.
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jenglisbe
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Post by jenglisbe on Nov 19, 2018 13:40:40 GMT -5
Never forget this story! Mariah the director really earned her stripes.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 7, 2019 20:10:16 GMT -5
Legendary status about to be further cemented by the new TikTok challenge that's blowing up! #viralQueen
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Post by jenglisbe on Nov 8, 2019 10:48:22 GMT -5
Queen of Tik Tok:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2019 7:11:07 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Dec 10, 2019 10:51:44 GMT -5
#Fantasy2020 #Daydream25
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Post by jenglisbe on Feb 7, 2020 14:10:05 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 7, 2020 15:35:47 GMT -5
We love to see it.
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Post by jenglisbe on May 23, 2020 7:23:45 GMT -5
The album version has over 99 million streams on Spotify, so it will pass 100 million by next weekend. It will be Mariah's 7th song (and fourth from the 90s) to cross that mark.
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