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"Thank God I Found You" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.
Mariah Carey's lilting voice is so attractively airy that even when she's getting down and dirty on RAINBOW's numerous groove-heavy tunes, the overwhelming effect is one of a soothing aural massage. The mix of pop and R&B here is a link to Carey's past efforts, but the injection of a hip-hop flavor on several tunes points the way toward the singer's future.
Carey hasn't changed her style so radically as to partake in rapping; instead she's assisted by some talented guests, like Jay-Z, who enlivens the opener "Heartbreaker," and the "Heartbreaker" remix, where Mariah is flanked by Missy Elliot and Da Brat." On the poppier side, there's a stately piano ballad co-written by the ubiquitous Diane Warren and an unexpected cover of the Phil Collins hit "Against All Odds," which Carey delivers with soul and faithfulness to the original version. RAINBOW provides just the right balance between the old Mariah that fans know and love, and the new Mariah, who refuses to stop growing.
Enginees include: Dana Jon Chappelle, Ken "Duro" Ifill, Steve Hodge.
Personnel includes: Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, Usher, Master P, Da Brat, Joe, Mystikal, 98 Degrees (vocals); She'kespere, DJ Clue, Fingaz, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupree, Damizza, Howie Kersh (various instruments); Mike Scott, Dean Parks (guitar); James "Big Jim" Wright, David Foster (keyboards); Ronnie King (Moog synthesizer); John Robinson, Shockley (drums); Xavier Smith, Alex Richbourg (programming); Nikki Richards, Trey Lorenz, Melonie Daniels (background vocals); strings.
Producers include: Mariah Carey, DJ Clue, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Damizza.
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Rolling Stone (11/25/99, p.101) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...a sterling chronicle of the state of accessible hip-hop balladeering at the close of 1999....at its best...when urbane hip-hop stylings and faux R&B coexist in smooth middle-of-the-road harmony."
Entertainment Weekly (11/12/99, p.80) - "...sweeping ballads that conceal even as they appeal. In this sense, RAINBOW...is a revelation....brimming with richness and vulnerability only hinted at before....perhaps the first compelling proof of Carey's true colors as an artist." - Rating: B+
Vibe (12/99, p.258) - "...finds her going deeper into her 'urban' motif....[as] she pulls out all the stops, singing over samples [and] also rocking those dreamy power ballads....RAINBOW will garner her even more adoration..."
Mariah Carey - Rainbow Songs
| 1 | Heartbreaker
Jay-Z, Mariah Carey / Jay-Z, Mariah Carey Jay-Z | 4:46 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) | 4:32 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | Bliss | 5:44 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | How Much
(with Usher, Usher) | 3:30 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | After Tonight | 4:15 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | X-Girlfriend | 3:58 | $0.99 | |
| 7 | Heartbreaker Remix
Da Brat, Mariah Carey / Da Brat / Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott | 4:36 | $0.99 | |
| 8 | Vulnerability (Interlude) | 1:12 | $0.99 | |
| 9 | Against All Odds (Take a Look At Me Now) | 3:25 | $0.99 | |
| 10 | Crybaby
(with Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey Snoop Dogg, Snoop Dogg) | 5:19 | $0.99 | |
| 11 | Did I Do That? | 4:15 | $0.99 | |
| 12 | Petals | 4:23 | $0.99 | |
| 13 | Rainbow (Interlude) | 1:32 | $0.99 | |
| 14 | Thank God I Found You
98 Degrees, J.O.E., JOE, Joe ?, Mariah Carey / Joe / 98 Degrees | 4:17 | $0.99 | |
Rainbow Music Review
Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)    List All 61 Reviews Mariah Carey - Pretty Rainbow
This CD as well as Mariah Carey herself alone, more than PROVES that looks REALLY do matter in music. Personally, I'm fed up with fans always claiming that looks in the business DOESN'T matter. You young ones ever hear of artists like Phoebe Snow or Tracy Chapman? Okay, Chapman can actually write good songs. A few of the tunes on Carey's 'Rainbow' CD are okay.
Submitted by straight_man1975 (everywhere..)
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 Well Done Mariah!!!
Well, what can I say?
I think this album is the best from Mariah. You're gonna love every song from ballad such 'Can't Take That Away', 'After Tonight', 'Againts All Odd' to sweet hip-hop flavor such as
'Ex-Girlfriend', 'Crybaby', and to sweet Mariah's pop style as a usual, 'Heartbreaker' and a five-octave demonstrated song: 'Bliss'
Buy this one and you will find a new adventure into Mariah's world with herself. Each songs recorded with a very high quality from Mariah. And no other artist can do it but her.
You can proof it with this smash album!!! Believe me.
Submitted by houseofbutterfly (Indonesia) 
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 A GREAT ALBUM
This is Mariah's second album after her divorce with Record company CEO Tommy Mottola, she proves she doesn't need him or anyone to make a great album. Hits like "Heartbreaker", "Can't Take That Away", "After Tonight", "Did I Do That?" and the beautiful ballad "Thank God I Found You", betcha it gave Tommy a ran for his money. This was also the year that pop sensations Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Jessica Simpson came out. Still Mariah proved to stand out. This is one remarkable album!
Submitted by Lily (Canada)
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Awesome Album!
Mariah Carey is THE best artist there is! She has a great sound that never gets old, yet she always puts a new twist on her style. 'Rainbow' is one of the best R&B albums there is, even though it's now 7 years old. Mariah will always be an insperation. Go pick up this album!
Submitted by Mindy (Heath, Ohio USA)
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Good CD.
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