Mariah Carey’s 1999 album ‘Rainbow’ leaned into contemporary R&B and hip-hop influences, a move that proved commercially successful. The album was a departure from her earlier pop-centric material.
- The album features collaborations with artists such as Usher, Jermaine Dupri, and Da Brat. It spawned the number-one hit "Heartbreaker" and the top-five single "Thank God I Found You." ‘Rainbow’ was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA.
- The album was released during a period of significant personal and professional transition for Carey. It followed the success of her previous album, ‘Butterfly,’ and preceded her move to Virgin Records.
- ‘Rainbow’ reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was her seventh album to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
Mariah Carey is a pop and R&B singer-songwriter from Huntington, New York. She rose to fame in the 1990s with a vocal range and songwriting prowess that defined the era. She was one of the best-selling female artists of the 1990s.
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