Rainbow
Mariah Carey · 1999
55 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A vibrant blend of pop and R&B that showcases Mariah Carey's powerful vocals and emotional depth.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- wave-like emotional highs and lows uplifting themes for personal empowerment moments of introspective vulnerability
- Context
- Released on November 2, 1999, 'Rainbow' was Mariah Carey’s sixth studio album, coming after the commercially successful 'Butterfly'. At this point, she had begun to embrace a more hip-hop influenced sound while also navigating personal challenges, including her highly publicized divorce from Tommy Mottola.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
Rainbow is an album by Mariah Carey, released in 1999. A vibrant blend of pop and R&B that showcases Mariah Carey's powerful vocals and emotional depth. 'Rainbow' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and produced multiple hit singles, including 'Heartbreaker', which became one of Carey's signature songs. The album's exploration of resilience and self-empowerment resonated widely, leading to critical acclaim and solidifying her status as a pop icon. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rainbow sound like?
A vibrant blend of pop and R&B that showcases Mariah Carey's powerful vocals and emotional depth. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Rainbow by Mariah Carey notable?
'Rainbow' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and produced multiple hit singles, including 'Heartbreaker', which became one of Carey's signature songs. The album's exploration of resilience and self-empowerment resonated widely, leading to critical acclaim and solidifying her status as a pop icon. Released on November 2, 1999, 'Rainbow' was Mariah Carey’s sixth studio album, coming after the commercially successful 'Butterfly'. At this point, she had begun to embrace a more hip-hop influenced sound while also navigating personal challenges, including her highly publicized divorce from Tommy Mottola.
Who is Rainbow for?
Rainbow works well if you're into wave-like emotional highs and lows, uplifting themes for personal empowerment and moments of introspective vulnerability.
How many songs are on Rainbow?
Rainbow has 14 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heartbreaker Standout 4:46
- 2 Can’t Take That Away (Mariah’s theme) Standout 4:32
- 3 Bliss 5:44
- 4 How Much 3:31
- 5 After Tonight 4:16
- 6 X-Girlfriend 3:57
- 7 Heartbreaker (remix) 4:31
- 8 Vulnerability (interlude) 1:12
- 9 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) 3:25
- 10 Crybaby 5:20
- 11 Did I Do That? 4:16
- 12 Petals 4:22
- 13 Rainbow (interlude) 1:32
- 14 Thank God I Found You Standout 4:17
Release Date
November 2, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 47 sec
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