Why Mariah Carey Matters av Andrew Chan

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<P><B>The first book to critically examine the legacy of pop superstar Mariah Carey.</B><BR/><BR/> When it comes to Mariah Carey, star power is never in doubt. She has sold hundreds of millions of albums and cut more chart-topping hits than any other solo artist¿ever. And she has that extraordinary five-octave vocal range. But there is more to her legacy than eye-popping numbers. </P><P><I>Why Mariah Carey Matters</I> examines the creative evolution and complicated biography of a true diva, making the case that, despite her celebrity, Carey¿s musicianship and influence are insufficiently appreciated. A pioneering songwriter and producer, Carey pairs her vocal gifts with intimate lyrics and richly layered sonic details. In the mid-1990s, she perfected a blend of pop, hip-hop, and R&B with songs such as ¿Fantasy¿ and ¿Honey¿ and drew from her turbulent life to create the introspective masterpiece <I>Butterfly</I>. Andrew Chan looks beyond Carey¿s glamorous persona to explore her experi