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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic late-night vibes
- extended mixes for deep immersion
- wave-like pacing with build-ups
- rich harmonies for relaxed listening
- club-ready remixes for social settings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- late '90s club culture· nostalgic love stories· hip-hop crossover
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Roof (Back in Time) (Mobb Deep extended remix) 5:31
- 2 The Roof (Back in Time) (Full Crews' club mix) 5:02
- 3 The Roof (Back in Time) (Full Crew club mix) 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) 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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