During that time, R&B became stagnant and was experiencing somewhat of an identity crisis, but Carey working with people like The-Dream helped keep the genre fresh. The album was also another step in her journey to creative freedom. “Basically, I'm freer on this album than I've ever been. Some of …
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10 Years Later: Mariah Carey's 'E=MC²' Tracklist, Ranked