The Roof
Mariah Carey · 1998
45 min · 7 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A lush blend of R&B and hip-hop, infused with nostalgic samples and rich vocal harmonies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- nostalgic late-night vibes extended mixes for deep immersion wave-like pacing with build-ups
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'The Roof (Back in Time)' came during Mariah Carey's commercial peak, following her successful album 'Butterfly' from 1997. This period marked a transition as she embraced more hip-hop influences in her music, collaborating with various producers to reshape her sound.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
The Roof is a single by Mariah Carey, released in 1998. A lush blend of R&B and hip-hop, infused with nostalgic samples and rich vocal harmonies. The single reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and received positive critical acclaim for its innovative production and emotional depth. It also showcased Carey's ability to blend genres seamlessly, influencing the merging of pop and hip-hop sounds prevalent in the late '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Roof sound like?
A lush blend of R&B and hip-hop, infused with nostalgic samples and rich vocal harmonies. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes The Roof by Mariah Carey notable?
The single reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and received positive critical acclaim for its innovative production and emotional depth. It also showcased Carey's ability to blend genres seamlessly, influencing the merging of pop and hip-hop sounds prevalent in the late '90s. Released in 1998, 'The Roof (Back in Time)' came during Mariah Carey's commercial peak, following her successful album 'Butterfly' from 1997. This period marked a transition as she embraced more hip-hop influences in her music, collaborating with various producers to reshape her sound.
Who is The Roof for?
The Roof works well if you're into nostalgic late-night vibes, extended mixes for deep immersion and wave-like pacing with build-ups.
How many songs are on The Roof?
The Roof has 7 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Roof (Back in Time) (Mobb Deep extended remix) Standout 5:31
- 2 The Roof (Back in Time) (Full Crews' club mix) 5:02
- 3 The Roof (Back in Time) (Full Crew club mix) Standout 5:03
- 4 The Roof (Back in Time) (Full Crew radio edit/No rap) 3:58
- 5 The Roof (Back In Time) (Morales funky club mix) Standout 8:28
- 6 The Roof (Back in Time) (Morales After Hours mix) 9:12
- 7 The Roof (Back in Time) (Morales Bass Man mix) 8:14
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 30 sec
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