If Mary J. Blige is the queen of hip-hop soul, Mariah is the queen of hip-hop pop. And even though Mariah's hip-hop transition began with Butterfly, Rainbow couples that new hip-hop vibe with her excellent ballad abilities that were first showcased in the early 90s. Her vocal talents are displayed on "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" and her and Da Brat do a very interesting cover of Snoop's dirty classic "Ain't No Fun" with the "Heartbreaker (Remix)." The album's final cut, "Thank God I Found You" with Joe and 98 Degrees, is a great collaboration which perfectly illustrates how and why Mariah appeals to both soccer moms and hip-hop fanatics alike.
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