This 1997 dance-pop track, co-written with Stevie J and Sean "Puffy" Combs, showcased Carey's continued evolution into the hip-hop soul sound that would define her late-90s output.
- "Honey" samples the 1971 hit "Treacherous" by The Emotions.
- The song's music video, directed by Diane Martel, was filmed at a mansion in Miami and featured Carey in a more revealing, hip-hop-influenced style than previously seen.
- Upon release, "Honey" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Carey's tenth chart-topper.
Mariah Carey is a pop and R&B singer-songwriter from Long Island, New York, best known for her five-octave vocal range and prolific songwriting. In 1997, she was at a career peak, having just released the commercially successful Butterfly album.
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