Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2017 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments. Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.
First, we’ll look back on the whirlwind year of pop icon Mariah Carey:
From its onset, 2017 looked to be Mariah Carey’s worst year ever. The songstress – whose 2016 wasn’t exactly great given the plague of footage of lackadaisical concert performances, rumors of voice loss, and, of course, that nasty breakup with billionaire beau James Packer – was set to make this year even worse.
Kicked off by a shambolic NYE performance where Carey was slammed for shameless lip-syncing and careless choreography, the succeeding weeks saw the ‘Breakdown‘ beauty dominate headlines for playing the blame game with the show’s production company (who returned the favor and pointed the finger at her team for the mishap). Later attempting to deflect from the story with a failed reality television show and new musical ventures (see: ‘I Don’t’ with YG), the months that followed the hype around the NYE story mostly featured Mariah mentioned in negative light (see: weight gain, more bad tour footage, failed promises of new album, reports of alleged outlandish diva behavior, and more).
Just as it seemed she was set to end the year on the same low note as it started, Carey set headlines ablaze with reports she’d split from manager Stella Bulochnikov – a move met with elation from the singer’s fan base (affectionately called #Lambs). To add, the ‘Butterfly’ beauty re-emerged ever so triumphantly for a highly lauded WORLD AIDS DAY event where she not only looked but sounded exquisite! As if that’s not enough, word has it she’s set to return to Vegas for a new show!
Reflect on Carey’s year in headlines below:
First Quarter:
Mariah Carey Kicks Off New Year With Horrific Performance
Dick Clark Productions Deny Claims of NYE Performance Sabotage
Mariah Says No New Albums in the Works, Only Singles
Mariah’s Single ‘I Don’t’ Flops
Second Quarter:
Mariah Carey Confirms New Album Due This Year
Mariah Carey Launches Own Record Label
Mariah Carey Slammed by Will Ferrell For Diva Behavior
Third Quarter:
Mariah Carey Suffers Weight Jokes at the Hands of Paparazzi
Mariah Carey Goes Head-to-Head With J.Lo with ‘Paper’ Magazine Covers
‘Despacito’ Ties Carey’s Longtime Hot 100 Record
Mariah Announces ‘Butterfly’ World Tour To Commemorate Album’s 20th Anniversary
VH1 ‘Hip Hop Honor’s Tributes Mariah Carey / Draws Its Lowest Ratings in 10 Years
Fourth Quarter:
Mariah Carey Learns of Vegas Attack on Live TV
Mariah Carey Snubbed from 2018 Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Mariah Splits from Manager Stella
Mariah Carey Signs New 2 Year Vegas Deal
Mariah Carey Signs To Roc Nation?
Mariah Carey Shows Off Svelte Figure at WORLD AIDS DAY Event
Mariah Carey Triumphs at Christmas Concert
Here’s hoping this good juice continues to spill over into 2018!