What makes #Beautiful by Mariah Carey notable?

The song debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 15, highlighting a resurgence in Carey's popularity. Its Spanglish version showcased her cross-cultural appeal, further solidifying her status as a versatile artist capable of bridging musical divides. Released in 2013, #Beautiful marked Mariah Carey's return to the music scene after a period of fluctuating commercial success. This single was pivotal in re-establishing her presence on the charts, serving as the lead single from her fourteenth studio album, Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse.

How many songs are on #Beautiful?

#Beautiful has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

#Beautiful

Mariah Carey · 2013

3 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B

A shimmering blend of contemporary R&B and pop that celebrates love with airy melodies and soulful vocals.

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#Beautiful (#Hermosa) — This title track exemplifies Carey's signature vocal acrobatics while merging English and Spanish lyrics, celebrating love and beauty effortlessly.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

#Beautiful combines catchy melodies with cross-cultural elements but lacks depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered harmonies that create a lush soundscape.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — #Beautiful marked a resurgence in Carey's popularity and re-established her presence on the charts.
Themes: bilingual romance· soulful reinvention
Career context: Released in 2013, #Beautiful marked Mariah Carey's return to the music scene after a period of fluctuating commercial success. This single was pivotal in re-establishing her presence on the charts, serving as the lead single from her fourteenth studio album, Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse.
Stylistic neighbors: Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé