What makes The Remixes by Mariah Carey notable?

This album not only reinforced Carey's status as a pop and R&B icon but also achieved critical acclaim, notably reaching No. 1 on the US Top Electronic Albums chart. The remixes breathed new life into her classic tracks, influencing a wave of remix culture in the early 2000s. Released in 2003, 'The Remixes' arrived during a significant phase in Mariah Carey's career following her return to commercial success with the 'Charmbracelet' album. This compilation showcased her adaptability in the evolving R&B and hip-hop landscape while featuring remixes from renowned producers like Jermaine Dupri and David Morales.

Who is The Remixes for?

The Remixes works well if you're into dancefloor anthems for parties, vibrant remix energy throughout and wave-like pacing for movement.

How many songs are on The Remixes?

The Remixes has 22 tracks, running approximately 140 minutes.

The Remixes

Mariah Carey · 2003

140 min · 22 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A vibrant collection of club-ready remixes that elevate Mariah Carey's iconic hits into the dancefloor stratosphere.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dancefloor anthems for parties
vibrant remix energy throughout
wave-like pacing for movement
uplifting tracks for celebrations
nostalgic hits reimagined playfully

Maybe skip if you want

prefer quiet, reflective moments
seek cohesive, singular experiences

Where this album fits

Themes: club-ready remixes· R&B evolution
Career context: Released in 2003, 'The Remixes' arrived during a significant phase in Mariah Carey's career following her return to commercial success with the 'Charmbracelet' album. This compilation showcased her adaptability in the evolving R&B and hip-hop landscape while featuring remixes from renowned producers like Jermaine Dupri and David Morales.
Stylistic neighbors: Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé
Sounds like this from elsewhere: B'Day by Beyoncé — Features club-oriented tracks with R&B influences, blending pop and hip-hop for dancefloor appeal.

Confessions by Usher — Combines R&B and hip-hop in a polished sound, for both intimate listening and upbeat remixes.

The Diary of Alicia Keys by Alicia Keys — Merges soulful melodies with contemporary production, echoing themes of personal evolution and rhythm.

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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 My All (Morales "My" club mix) 7:10
2 Heartbreaker / If You Should Ever Be Lonely (Junior's heartbreaker club mix) 10:18
3 Fly Away (Butterfly reprise) (Fly Away club mix) 9:50
4 Anytime You Need a Friend (C&C club version) 10:54
5 Fantasy (Def club mix) 11:15
6 Honey (classic mix) 8:06
7 Dreamlover (Def club mix) 10:45
8 Emotions (12" club mix) 5:51
9 Through the Rain (HQ2 radio edit) 4:08

Disc 2

1 Fantasy 4:52
2 Always Be My Baby (Mr. Dupri mix) 4:40
3 My All / Stay Awhile (So So Def remix) 4:44
4 Thank God I Found You (make it last remix) 5:09
5 Breakdown 4:45
6 Honey (So So Def mix) 5:12
7 Loverboy (remix) 4:31
8 Heartbreaker (remix) 4:37
9 Sweetheart 4:22
10 Crybaby 5:21
11 Miss You 5:09
12 The One (So So Def remix) 4:38
13 I Know What You Want 4:12

What to play next

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