Mariah Carey's masterpiece. A collection of gemlike songs that resonate with the heart.

I can make it through the rainMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Through The Rain (Official Music Video)

Mariah Carey has numerous hit songs.

This particular track she sings is an encouraging anthem that bolsters a strong spirit that won’t be defeated by adversity.

Listening to it somehow lifts your energy.

Her powerful vocal performance is also a highlight.

Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) (Official HD Video) ft. Westlife

A cover of Phil Collins’s hit “Against All Odds” (Japanese title: “Mitsumete Hoshii”).

It’s a gentle, listenable ballad that reminds us that true classics never fade with time.

The version he sings as a duet with Westlife is wonderful as well.

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Mariah Carey – Dreamlover (Official 4K Video)

Dreamlover, included on her third album, Music Box.

Unlike the first and second albums, it gives the impression that she began incorporating more rhythmic elements.

I also love the lyrics—they’re cute and feel like Mariah singing as her true self.

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Mariah Carey – Honey (Official 4K Video)

From around this time, Mariah’s music took on an increasingly strong hip-hop flavor.

Honey features collaborations with heavyweight rappers and producers like Puff Daddy and Q-Tip, has multiple remix versions, and is a track that really energizes the club scene.

It’s Like ThatMariah Carey

Mariah Carey, Fatman Scoop, Jermaine Dupri – It’s Like That (Official Music Video)

It’s a track that makes you want to clap along and catch the rhythm, just like the lyrics suggest—perfect for marking a comeback from a slump.

You can’t help but say, “That’s Jermaine for you!” I had it on heavy rotation back then, and even now it’s easy to embrace without getting tired of it.

Lil’ L.O.V.E.Mariah Carey

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Lil Love ft. Mariah Carey, Bow Wow

This is a Mariah work steeped in hip-hop.

In the music video, Mariah’s tough, almost villainous expression holds its own against the rappers—it’s fresh and adorable.

Her vocals complement the rap so well that I think this might be the origin of the now-common collaborations between rappers and divas.

Love Takes TimeMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Love Takes Time (Official HD Video)

A song included on the debut album “Mariah.” I was blown away by the power of the opening track, “Vision of Love,” and with “Love Takes Time” you can gently bask in the album’s afterglow.

Mariah’s ballads are so captivating they give me goosebumps.