Carey's self-titled debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her three years later. She gained further worldwide success with the albums Music Box (1993) and Daydream (1995). Their singles include "Hero", "Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby", and "One Sweet Day", which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (1990s) and was the longest running number one song of the decade. After separating from Mottola, Carey adopted a new urban image and incorporated more elements of hip hop with the album Butterfly (1997). She left Columbia in 2001 after eleven consecutive years of U.S. number-one singles and signed a $100 million record deal with Virgin Records.
Following Carey's highly publicized physical and emotional breakdown and the failure of the film Glitter (2001) and its soundtrack, Virgin bought out her contract and she signed with Island Records the following year. After a comparatively unsuccessful period, Carey returned to the top of the charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), which became the best-selling album in the US and the world's second best-selling album of 2005. Its second single, "We Belong Together", topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (2000s). She won the Breakthrough Actress Performance award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her role in the 2009 film Precious. Carey's subsequent ventures included being an American Idol judge, starring in the docu-series Mariah's World, appearing in the films The Butler (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), and The Lego Batman Movie (2017), performing at two Las Vegas concert residencies, and publishing her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey in 2020.
Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist (19), a female songwriter (18), and a female producer (15). Carey is the highest-certified female artist in the United States and 10th overall, with 72 million certified album units. In 2008, she was named one of Time's annual 100 most influential artists and entertainers in the world. Billboard named her the "top-charting female solo artist", based on both album and song chart success in 2019. Carey has won 5 Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards and eight Guinness World Records. An inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, she is credited for inspiring multiple generations of pop and R&B artists, and for merging hip hop with pop music through her crossover collaborations.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey
Studio albums
Mariah Carey (1990)
Emotions (1991)
Music Box (1993)
Merry Christmas (1994)
Daydream (1995)
Butterfly (1997)
Rainbow (1999)
Glitter (2001)
Charmbracelet (2002)
The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
E=MC² (2008)
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009)
Merry Christmas II You (2010)
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse (2014)
Caution (2018)
Don't Stop
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Uh oh! uh oh!
Watch yourself, get on the floor, move your feet
Woo
There ain't nothing you can do with the man
Except for shake your ass and clap your hands
And bob your head and move your feet
I set the track on fire
I take the roof, the house and let the air out your tires
It's the funk in here
Let Mystikal move you and Mariah sing
Don't stop baby (shake your ass)
It's ecstasy (watch yourself)
Turn me up a little higher
Baby light my fire
Tell me every little thing you wanna do (do the thing)
Baby I'm into you (get on the floor)
Don't stop baby (shake your ass)
It's ecstasy (oh, shake the whole building)
Turn me up a little higher (sing it)
Baby light my fire
Tell me every little thing you want to do
I just want to love you (uh bob your head and move your feet)
Heads up, look out it's 'bout to go down
And what they didn't know about me then, I bet they know now
I'm 'bout to prove my fame
So just get out the way and let me do the thing
It's on tonight
I'm known to be more funky than the garbage truck
Sucker, you can't stop a train
You ain't got no umbrella so get your ass out the rain
You ain't louder than this
I'm like a bowl of gumbo, you ain't hotter than this
I'm what they play in the club
I keep them moving till I leave, that's what your paying me for
You already know what I do
So have my money and my munchies and my cigar too
I'm known for bringing the heat
Ain't nobody cutting up but MC and MC-T
Go head and do a party
Mix that with that dark but don't waste that on my Jordans
Keep laughing till your mouth tired
Go ahead and light something up but take that cigarette outside
Get on the floor
It's another number one debut for sure
Now say it ain't real
And if I ain't a fool why you can't keep still sing
I'm feeling
And I gotta get in the boat (for show)
Jamaican funk that's what it was (feel)
Ooh let it get into you (watch yourself)
The song "Don't Stop" by Mariah Carey, featuring rapper Mystikal, is a funky, upbeat track that encourages listeners to let loose on the dance floor. The song emphasizes the power of music to move people, as the lyrics suggest that there is nothing to do but dance and enjoy the music. Carey's smooth vocals provide a contrast to Mystikal's faster-paced rapping, creating an interesting dynamic between the two styles. The lyrics highlight the energy and excitement of a night out, as the singers assert their dominance on the dance floor and implore the listener to join in the fun.
The chorus of the song is particularly memorable, with its repeated mantra of "don't stop baby, shake your ass, it's ecstasy". This is a call for the audience to let their inhibitions go and lose themselves in the music, allowing the rhythm to take over. The verses, however, take a more aggressive turn, with Mystikal asserting his dominance and challenging other rappers to keep up with his style. Throughout the song, there is a sense of forward momentum and urgency, as though the singers are pushing the audience to keep moving and keep up with the beat.
Overall, "Don't Stop" is a fun and energetic song that combines elements of funk, rap, and pop to create a unique musical experience. With its catchy chorus and memorable lyrics, the track is sure to get listeners moving and grooving on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo woo, ugh hey, do the thing!
Get ready to dance and have a good time!
Uh oh! uh oh!
Here we go, things are about to get exciting!
Watch yourself, get on the floor, move your feet, Woo
Get ready to dance and lose yourself to the music!
There ain't nothing you can do with the man / Except for shake your ass and clap your hands / And bob your head and move your feet / I ain't the type of rapper just to ride a beat / I set the track on fire / I take the roof, the house and let the air out your tires / It's the funk in here / Let Mystikal move you and Mariah sing
The music is so hot that you can't help but dance along to it, so shake your body, bob your head and let the music take over! The beat is so strong and powerful that it's like a fire burning through the song, and you can feel the passion, energy, and funk in every note. Let Mystikal and Mariah's voices move you and take your breath away!
Don't stop baby (shake your ass) / It's ecstasy (watch yourself) / Turn me up a little higher / Baby light my fire / Tell me every little thing you wanna do (do the thing) / Baby I'm into you (get on the floor)
Keep dancing and shaking your body because it's pure joy and ecstasy! Turn up the music a little bit higher because it feels so good! Tell me anything you want to do because I'm into you and I want to make you feel good too!
Don't stop baby (shake your ass) / It's ecstasy (oh, shake the whole building) / Turn me up a little higher (sing it) / Baby light my fire / Tell me every little thing you want to do / I just want to love you (uh bob your head and move your feet)
Don't ever stop dancing because the music is so energizing and exciting that it feels like it could shake the whole building! Turn up the volume and keep singing along because it's all about love and passion! Let's keep this party going and dance the night away!
Heads up, look out it's 'bout to go down / And what they didn't know about me then, I bet they know now / I'm 'bout to prove my fame / So just get out the way and let me do the thing / It's on tonight / I'm known to be more funky than the garbage truck / Sucker, you can't stop a train / You ain't got no umbrella so get your ass out the rain / You ain't louder than this / I'm like a bowl of gumbo, you ain't hotter than this / I'm what they play in the club / I keep them moving till I leave, that's what your paying me for / You already know what I do / So have my money and my munchies and my cigar too / I'm known for bringing the heat / Ain't nobody cutting up but MC and MC-T
I'm about to show the world what I'm made of and why I'm a superstar! I'm on a mission to prove myself and nothing's going to stop me! I'm known for my high-energy and funky beats, and I'm going to make sure everyone feels the groove! You can try to bring me down, but you can't stop me because I'm like a train that keeps on going! I'm the hottest thing around, and I'm going to keep the party moving until the very end! I'm a professional, and you know what you're paying for, so give me what I deserve! I'm a smoking-hot entertainer, and you better believe it!
Go head and do a party / Mix that with that dark but don't waste that on my Jordans / Keep laughing till your mouth tired / Go ahead and light something up but take that cigarette outside / Get on the floor / It's another number one debut for sure / Now say it ain't real / And if I ain't a fool why you can't keep still sing
Let's keep the party going and keep the good times rolling! Mix it up and have a great time, but be careful not to damage my Jordans! Keep laughing and enjoying yourself until you can't anymore! You can light up a cigarette if you want, but please do it outside! Keep dancing and having a great time because this song is going to be another number one hit! And if you're enjoying yourself, why can't you keep dancing and singing along?
I'm feeling / And I gotta get in the boat (for show) / Jamaican funk that's what it was (feel) / Ooh let it get into you (watch yourself)
This music is so powerful and passionate that it can move you to your soul! You can feel the energy and vibrations of the Jamaican funk in every beat! Let it penetrate your body and take over your senses!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Thomas Fredrich Browne, Thomassina Carrollye Smith, Michael L Tyler, Ernesto David Jr Shaw, Kenneth Ifill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@derrek-lee
I love the fact that she allowed them to film her from her "bad side" for this video
@Mikeehound
Even Mariahs are shook at Mariah’s voice
@fearfullymade2330
😂😂😂
@ryancah4719
that’s my favorite part from the entire video
who said she’s bad at acting???
@krill486
discovering this classic in 2023 😅 love this music
@jenniferhatcher4364
My second cousin, Tom Browne's song is the original. It was number 1 on the R and B charts in the early 80's. I was amazed to learn that Mariah remade it.
@MikeJones-qd7gc
So underrated ❤ Love this song!
@Grt1n
Liked this when it first came out. I was a big Mystikal fan and he definitely put that southern touch on this track. This was really his track featuring Mariah 😂
@jennysluna7048
She's a queen
@sl1393
I'm trying to figure out how I missed this jam back in 2001! Did this make the charts? I am on a MC binge. I missed a lot of jams by this gifted songstress! Dang!