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Glitter

Mariah Carey · 2001

51 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

An energetic blend of R&B grooves and pop anthems infused with hip-hop flair and lush vocal harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energetic grooves for party vibes
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • uplifting rhythms for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective listening
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
Hollywood glitz· R&B revival· personal reinvention
Career context
In 2001, Mariah Carey released 'Glitter' as a soundtrack to her film of the same name, marking her first album after a tumultuous period that included a highly publicized breakdown. This album came during a pivotal moment in her career, following her commercial peak in the late '90s and amid efforts to reinvent herself creatively and personally.
Stylistic neighbors
Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Survivor by Destiny's Child — Shares themes of empowerment and personal reinvention with a blend of R&B and pop sensibilities.
Ashanti by Ashanti — Features lush vocal harmonies and hip-hop-infused R&B, capturing a similar vibrant energy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Loverboy (remix) 4:30
  • 2 Lead the Way 3:53
  • 3 If We 4:20
  • 4 Didn’t Mean to Turn You On 4:54
  • 5 Don’t Stop (Funkin’ 4 Jamaica) 3:37
  • 6 All My Life 5:09
  • 7 Reflections (Care Enough) 3:20
  • 8 Last Night a DJ Saved My Life 6:43
  • 9 Want You 4:43
  • 10 Never Too Far 4:21
  • 11 Twister 2:26
  • 12 Loverboy 3:49

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