With the massive amount of songs and singles that Mariah
Carey has under her belt in her career, there are certain songs that may have
gone under the radar, singles that maybe didn’t get the attention that they
deserved, or honestly just music that no one knows actually exists. Here is my
personal Top 10 list of the best
10.) “Didn’t Mean To Turn You On”
From the album Glitter
The infamous album from the infamously bad movie…but people
don’t give this soundtrack enough credit. Sure, it may have gone overboard with
its 80’s concept, but this little throwback gem is a knockout and precious gem
that definitely went unknown due to the bomb of the film. Regardless, please
enjoy!
9.) “Christmas Time is in the Air
Again”
From the album Merry Christmas II You
She’s best known for her Christmas staple “All I Want For
Christmas Is You”, but when she came out with her Christmas sequel in 2010,
there was a newly written song that brought back the classic styling of Frank
Sinatra or Nat King Cole. Co-written by Hairspray lyricist Marc Shaiman, this beautiful Christmas tune
makes us all feel a little merry inside.
8.) “Underneath the Stars”
From the album Daydream
With hit after hit after hit from this 1994 breakthrough album, it’s easy to ignore this
unknown single among songs like “Fantasy” or “One Sweet Day”. It’s a throwback
R&B track that reminds us all of the sweet love songs from back in the day.
Her voice is perfection and the music is precious.
7.) “It’s a Wrap”
From the album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
This wasn’t ever released as a single form her 2009 album,
but this was a classic Mariah tune that was sassy, sophisticated, and sexy all
at once. With her math lyrics and reference to Maury, this song was a standout.
Very excited that the unreleased Mary J. Blige diet version is released this
week on her new album!
6.) “Mine Again”
From the album The Emancipation of Mimi
When Mariah bounced back from that Glitter fiasco, this
album was what put her back on top. It was a retro R&B collection that
flowed from beginning to end. This is one of the standouts from her ballad
collection complete with whistle register, booming vocals, and a key change
that never fails.
5.) “Heartbreaker (Remix)” featuring
Da Brat & Missy Elliott
From the album Rainbow
Sure, the original single was good enough, but in my opinion
this remix made it even better. Girl power with help from Missy & Da Brat,
a sample from a classic Snoop & Nate Dogg’s “It Ain’t No Fun”, this was a
bangin’ song!
4.) “H.A.T.E.U.”
From the album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Her Memoirs album didn’t get the attention and respect it
deserved. After suffering from 2 poorly chosen singles, it’s not hard to see
why this 3rd single didn’t catch on. Tricky Stewart & The-Dream
put their magic touch on this slow jam breakup anthem that lets us hear a
deeper, more vulnerable side of Mimi that we’re not used to.
3.) “Clown”
From the album Charmbracelet
Forget that other Eminem diss track “Obsessed”. This first
part of their feud is poetic, sneaky, and beautiful all at once.
2.) “Say Somethin’” featuring Snoop
Dogg
From the album The Emancipation of Mimi
One of the last singles to be released from her comeback
album, this song featured production from The Neptunes back in their hey-day as
well as reuniting Snoop Dogg & Mariah after their “Crybaby” duet years
before. It’s a cool, funky song that gets things bumpin’ in a good way of
course.
1.) “Breakdown” featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
From the album Butterfly
One of the most underestimated and understated singles in
Mariah Carey’s career, this heartbreaking song from her Butterfly album is a
knockout on so many different levels. From her smart-whipped songwriting, her
tone and build in her voice, it’s a Mariah Carey staple that everyone should
know about.
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