Fantasy
Mariah Carey and Ol' Dirty Bastard Lyrics

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Keepin' it real, son, that's right
The shining star, you're my shining star, girl

Yo, New York in the house (come on)
Is Brooklyn in the house? (That's right)
Uptown in the house (let's go)
Shaolin, are you in the house? (Don't stop)
Boogie Down, are you in the house? (Yeah)

Sacramento in the house (I like that)
Atlanta, Georgia, are you in the house? (Come on)
West Coast, are you in the house?
Japan, are you in the house?
Everybody, are you in the house?
Baby, baby, come on
Baby, come on, baby, come on (Bad Boy)

Oh, when you walk by every night
Talkin' sweet and lookin' fine
I get kinda hectic inside
Mmm, baby, I'm so into you
Darlin', if you only knew
All the things that flow through my mind

(But it's such a sweet sweet) I'm in heaven (come on)
With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend (oh, yeah, yeah)
There's no beginning and there is no end (so deep, so deep)
Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping (sweet, sweet fantasy)
Fantasy (remix)
Sweet fantasy (sweet, sweet)
You're my fantasy
Sweet fantasy
Sweet, sweet fantasy

Images of rapture
Creep into me slowly
As you're goin' to my head (I like that)
And my heart beats faster
When you take me over
Time and time and time again

(But it's just a) I'm in heaven
With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend
There's no beginning and there is no end
Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping
Fantasy (Remix)
Sweet fantasy (yeah yeah)
Sweet fantasy (yeah)
Oh, oh it's just a sweet

I'm in heaven
With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend (oh)
There's no beginning and there is no end (so deep, baby, just a sweet)
Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping (fantasy)

Ladies and Gentlemen
Introducing the Old, Dirty, Doggy
Here we go now
Me and Mariah
Go back like babies with pacifiers (that's right)
Old Dirt Dog's no liar (uh)
Keep your fantasy hot like fire
Jump, jump, let me see you do the stump
Girls, let me see you shake your rump (yeah)
Brothers, hit it from the back and front
And let's do it, do it, do it, uh-huh
I'm a little bit of country
I'm a little bit of rock and roll
And I'm soul to soul
Big letters, all big and bold
Old Dirty Bastard, bask and blow

I'm in heaven
With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend
There's no beginning and there is no end (sweet fantasy)
Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping

What you gonna do when you get out of jail?
I'm gonna do a remix
What you gonna do when you get out of jail?
I'm gon' do a remix
What you gonna do when you get out of jail?
I'm gon' have some fun
What you gonna do when you get out of jail?
I'm gon' have some fun (yeah)

(You're my fantasy) I'm in heaven (sweet baby, sweet baby)
With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend (lovin' baby, summer baby)
There's no beginning and there is no end (fantasy baby, oh)
Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping (girl)
My fantasy

I'm in heaven (sugar pie, sugar pie)
With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend (sugar pie, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song Fantasy, which features Mariah Carey and Ol' Dirty Bastard, is a classic hit and is known for its catchy beats, soulful vocals, and hip-hop infusion. The lyrics express appreciation towards the muse as the shining star, and Ol' Dirty Bastard's verse adds a playful element with his signature rap style.

The song begins with "keeping it real" and paying homage to different locations, including New York and its boroughs, Sacramento, Atlanta, and the West Coast, along with Japan. It signifies the universal appeal of the song and Mariah's widespread popularity across cultures and geography.

The chorus of the song is about the ecstatic feeling of being in love with someone and the sweet pleasure of just being together, feeling like it is a fantasy, but not sleeping. The verses are filled with sensual and romantic imagery, talking about the overwhelming feeling when the person walks by.

The remix version features Ol' Dirty Bastard's energetic voice, rap, and his signature ad-libs. His playful verses add depth to the song and make it more exciting. The chorus is the same but has additional words, including "old dirty style" and "fantasy baby."

Line by Line Meaning

Keepin' it real, son, that's right
I am being honest and genuine, it's the right thing to do.

The shining star, you're my shining star, girl
You're the most important and brightest thing in my life, girl.

Yo, New York in the house (come on)
Is there anyone from New York here? Let's go!

Is Brooklyn in the house? (That's right)
Is anyone from Brooklyn here? That's what I thought!

Uptown in the house (let's go)
Anyone from uptown here? Come on, let's go!

Shaolin, are you in the house? (Don't stop)
Anyone from Shaolin (Staten Island) here? Keep the party going!

Boogie Down, are you in the house? (Yeah)
Is anyone from the Boogie Down Bronx here? Yeah!

Sacramento in the house (I like that)
Anyone from Sacramento here? I like that!

Atlanta, Georgia, are you in the house? (Come on)
Anyone from Atlanta, Georgia here? Come on!

West Coast, are you in the house?
Anyone from the West Coast here?

Japan, are you in the house?
Anyone from Japan here?

Everybody, are you in the house?
Everyone, is everyone here?

Baby, baby, come on Baby, come on, baby, come on (Bad Boy)
Come on baby, come on baby, this is Bad Boy.

Oh, when you walk by every night Talkin' sweet and lookin' fine I get kinda hectic inside Mmm, baby, I'm so into you Darlin', if you only knew All the things that flow through my mind
When you walk by me every night, your sweet words and stunning looks make me feel so intense and obsessed with you. If only you knew the thoughts that constantly occupy my mind.

(But it's such a sweet sweet) I'm in heaven (come on) With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend (oh, yeah, yeah) There's no beginning and there is no end (so deep, so deep) Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping (sweet, sweet fantasy) Fantasy (remix) Sweet fantasy (sweet, sweet) You're my fantasy Sweet fantasy Sweet, sweet fantasy
I am so happy and in love, my boyfriend is always making me laugh. Our relationship has no end and everything feels so deep that it's like a dream. This is my sweet fantasy.

Images of rapture Creep into me slowly As you're goin' to my head (I like that) And my heart beats faster When you take me over Time and time and time again
You make me feel so good that my mind is filled with wonderful images. You're always on my mind and my heart races when you take me over time and time again.

(But it's just a) I'm in heaven With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend There's no beginning and there is no end Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping Fantasy (Remix) Sweet fantasy (yeah yeah) Sweet fantasy (yeah) Oh, oh it's just a sweet
I am so happy and in love with my boyfriend that everything feels like a sweet dream, but it's just my sweet fantasy.

Ladies and Gentlemen Introducing the Old, Dirty, Doggy Here we go now Me and Mariah Go back like babies with pacifiers (that's right) Old Dirt Dog's no liar (uh) Keep your fantasy hot like fire Jump, jump, let me see you do the stump Girls, let me see you shake your rump (yeah) Brothers, hit it from the back and front And let's do it, do it, do it, uh-huh I'm a little bit of country I'm a little bit of rock and roll And I'm soul to soul Big letters, all big and bold Old Dirty Bastard, bask and blow
Introducing Old Dirty Doggy, with a hot remix featuring Mariah Carey. We go way back like babies with pacifiers. I'm honest and will keep your fantasies hot like fire. Jump, shake, and hit it hard from the front and back. I'm a mix of country and rock and roll, and I'm soulful. I'm loud and unapologetic, Old Dirty Bastard.

What you gonna do when you get out of jail? I'm gonna do a remix What you gonna do when you get out of jail? I'm gon' do a remix What you gonna do when you get out of jail? I'm gon' have some fun What you gonna do when you get out of jail? I'm gon' have some fun (yeah)
What are you going to do when you get out of jail? I'm going to make a remix. What are you going to do when you get out of jail? I'm going to make a remix. What are you going to do when you get out of jail? I'm going to have some fun. What are you going to do when you get out of jail? I'm going to have some fun.

(You're my fantasy) I'm in heaven (sweet baby, sweet baby) With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend (lovin' baby, summer baby) There's no beginning and there is no end (fantasy baby, oh) Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping (girl) My fantasy I'm in heaven (sugar pie, sugar pie) With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend (sugar pie, yeah)
You are my fantasy, and I'm so happy and in love with my boyfriend. Our relationship has no beginning or end, and everything feels like a dream. This is my fantasy. I'm in heaven with my boyfriend, my sugar pie, always making me laugh and feel loved.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dave Hall, Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, Adrian Belew, Steven Stanley

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@yuchube7325

8y↑5.5K

Some history for ya'll who don't know, or need to be reminded about why this song (and Mariah Carey) are so incredibly iconic:

Rappers and Pop stars? In 2016, such a notion doesn’t seemed too far-fetched, right? In fact it's the freakin' norm. But in 1995, this was damn near scandalous. When Mariah wanted to get Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan to feature on Fantasy, her label (Sony) and her husband at the time (Tommy Mottola, Sony Exec.), both gagged. But somehow they let it happen.

However, fans of R&B, hip-hop and the like were floored. Never before had the genre (hip-hop) been embraced in such a big way by a “pop star.” And that very September, Mariah Carey forever changed the face of “pop music.”

It’s true, she didn’t invent the rap/sung collaboration, but she definitely pioneered it and made it mainstream. She made it work and it was an undeniable hit. Fantasy was #1 everywhere, on every chart, and became the first song by a female artist to ever debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it spent 8 consecutive weeks.

So before there was Beyonce & Jay-Z, Rihanna & Drake, Taylor & Kendrick, Jlo & Pitbull or Katy & Juicy J, there was Mariah featuring O.D.B - You're welcome.

There is now a category at the Grammy Awards (the first of which Mariah should have won) for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - You're welcome Grammys.

So pervasive is this style of music now that pop stars often release rapper-assisted singles (Rihanna) to increase their chances of a hit.

So next time you say or think that Mariah is trying to "stay relevant" by collaborating with rappers, just remember - she was first.

All comments from YouTube:

@jessicaluper912

5y↑3.6K

My little brother was killed in 1996. He loved Mariah. Sometimes I play her and remember him. R.I.P

@directorclarkmonroe

4y↑72

Jessica Luper is my condolences

@luanllluan

4y↑56

So sorry.

@tophbeifong2135

4y↑27

Jessica Luper awww I’m so sorry. Rest In Peace to your bro.

@Boom12

4y↑17

Keep strong. Rest in peace to your bro.

@wildcat_savage96-33

4y↑7

Clark Monroe Productions my condolences

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@errtime2010

2y↑731

No other combination like this until this day, the cuteness of Mariah and the goofy roughness of ODB. Legends never die, they never will!

@psychesoap

1y↑24

She knew him as a Young Dirty

@stutt530

37w↑6

Your comment gave me chills 😍

@dotcomGone

30w↑4

Lol "goofy roughness". The man, may or may not have been on some drugs at the time.

@cheesecake4648

27w

odb isdisgusting

@nonamepleb8006

21w↑4

Mariah is by far the best artist ever male or female of any genre and I say this as a metal head/rap head

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@Fonzfocusd

1y↑555

ODB's Verse and Flow is still Unmatched to this DAY in 2023 RIParadise to a Legend

@bekind2239

1y↑10

I agree

@KC-Osama

1y↑7

I agree fam😮‍💨🔥💪🏾💯

@junior2404

1y↑17

Umm... No! This is a collab that somehow worked, but ODB didn't really do much to make it "unmatched".
Mary and Method was way better.

@KushCarter

1y↑20

That's because ain't no father to his style son.

@jasonbrimage8501

That shit was trash,

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@kaynaraine7499

1y↑114

Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion!!! Amazing legends!!!

@EymericB.Auteur65

30w↑12

And Janet Jackson ❤

@rxtv1016

25w↑1

@@EymericB.Auteur65 right don’t forget janet.

@Swahili14

19w

@@rxtv1016Lara Fabian and Dimash too❤

@Ya_lublu_samp

13w↑2

Ol' Dirty Bastard too...
He was unique. R.I.P.

@jis87BE

10w

True, minus all the women you mentioned 🤣 Even MJ's sister is better than any of these 3 😅

@vintagehotrod1

1y↑278

The odb story about his verse for this track and filming is classic.
Everyone should look it up lol

@emiledavenport8083

1y↑11

Joe Budden podcast put me on it

@phillngema6045

1y↑11

Tiktok brought me here

@ahzaria

1y↑7

That’s what got me here😂

@shutyourface25

1y↑8

So funny. He was crazy af

@tamtam1263

1y↑6

I literally just watched it... it was hilarious

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@ghericathemedium

15w↑10

Still listening in #2024

@EricSanchez

4y↑8K

People don’t even know that Mariah actually risked her career to put this song out and bridge the gap between pop and rap. She’s a pioneer. & She did this without her label’s approval. They were heavily against this collaboration. This is why I respect Mariah so much as not only a singer but a true artist.

I’ve always had extra respect for artists who write their own music, especially when the music is in-depth, of substance, and meaningful. She has 18 number 1s and wrote 17 of them. She’s really a one in a million.

Unmatched as far as a female r&b/ pop artists go. Zero competition if you include: amount of number 1s, amount of records sold, writing your OWN music, vocal range, and longevity.

@CoreyHensley

4y↑233

19 number 1's

@giannhskaravasilis9663

4y↑123

*19 numbers one!!!!!!!!

@jrolex3585

4y↑120

Odb charged her 50k total for this ft

@gepeldebanaan9799

4y↑28

True googleer over here showing people how to quote a simple google search. Have my upvote tho.. god damn brainless gen z's

@charliegjauregui

4y↑185

I have the most high respect for Mariah. She worked hard to get where she is at now. And no matter how many times she messes up while doing a concert she did her time. And she can do whatever she wants.

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@kaelinoel3927

2y↑76

ODB made this song so fire. There won’t ever be music like this again. Just so effing good. I remember bopping to this at like 9 years old on my tape player.

@itsvictoroyedeji

38w↑79

This version of Fantasy should be registered in US library of congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". Mariah risked her career when this dropped and both Mariah and ODB single-handedly bridged the gap between gansta rap and pop with this.

Today it's common for rappers and pop singers to collab, but back in 1995 this was unheard of. Yes Mary J did this a few years back and even Janet Jackson and Heavy D collab'ed in Alright before that...but Mariah was the #1 female artist during this time with a distinct pop/safe sound, and ODB/Wutang was on the COMPLETE other side of the music spectrum most Americans hated then.

So for them to do this to a mainstream audience was a risk that significantly paid off! I'd go as far to say in anything Mariah's done in her career, this remix left the most impact. This and "All I want for Christmas..."

@dgar1206

30w↑2

Wu-Tang is the best!

@cheesecake4648

27w↑1

NO, SHE DIDN'T RISK HER CAREER.

@nurlindafsihotang49

11w↑1

@@cheesecake4648yes she did.

@thesnorman5666

1y↑5

ODB was a straight rockstar lol did whatever he wanted to do on his own time. Such a wild dude, but so, so talented.

@susanpilkington7776

1y↑205

If you listen to this and lay back with your head phones on and close your eyes...I guarantee you will start smiling

@bundy254

😆😆😆😆

@Daydream30583

@@bundy254 And for the first time the only Big Energy Mashup audio containing Mariah’s 1995 vocals also O.D.B &Latto https://youtu.be/iHcKEJoGA54

@liannejakich1837

1y↑8

I go out on the patio, headphones on, music as high as it will go up, n dance my ass off, don't care who's looking🤪😊

@fredericomendonca9822

1y↑1

😉😉😉

@fredericomendonca9822

This voice my god

@MrLateNightSnacks

1y↑492

Some of that 90's flava. Theres nothing like it. ❤🖤

@Grimmjow19872

1y↑13

Facts man. Good times back then

@cryrienacryho

1y↑4

u welcome 70 babies

@superunknown2812

39w↑6

Things were so different then the air,the vibe,the people,the music everything.

@vivianmoore7131

5y↑7K

They tried to tell her that she'd lose her career over this over collabs like this but she did it anyways and look now she's even more of a legend because of it ahead of her time no doubt

@minidocstv3339

4y↑66

Nykole Jenkins fun fact

@lucyfer4420

4y↑403

Not only she did it anyways..... Every single pop-R&B artist followed her,.
M.C.did it first, and left a trademark.

@FullMetalKaliber

4y↑91

And started a mooch off Hip-Hop style and popularity then completely disown it and refuse to acknowledge it as an influence trend

@KiambuTheGreatProductionsLLC

4y↑225

@Vanity Belle Mariah Carey is Black. And she was probably more of an O.D.B fan than me and you back then. She used to ride around in her limo playing his music in her pink box she had. Facts..............

@ganktuh

4y↑67

They say she wanted to reach the streets like Mary J Blige so when ppl were feeling this on a street level it brought tears to her eyes

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@stutt530

37w↑9

ODB sleep with the angels. U r forever a legend 🙌🏽❤️

@lukecowen3907

1y↑68

The story behind ODB being in this is hilarious.

@katrinagonzalez1039

1y↑8

That’s why I’m hereeeee 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@mikalstoney-quitoriano3092

1y↑4

I just listened to the story. Came here because of it 😭😂

@maniacjax

1y↑6

Man add me to that list. I really had to come back and watch this again after years. That story is fucking hilarious 🤣

@joechalmers8428

17w↑6

This just reminded me of how much new music sucks.

@genadambrosi3198

@lovelydove8770

20w↑14

Mariah the first to feature Rap artist on her songs!!! RIP ODB

@liamquinn1981

13w↑1

what does that even mean? run dmc was on aerosmith way before this...

@jackedkerouac4414

12w

What lol? I Feel for you chaka khan feat. melle mel?

@TheJusnic82

44w↑3

yooooooooo New York in da house!

@theassman6759

3y↑559

No other Rapper would have sound right for this song. Old Dirty Bastard was perfect💯

@trell_money7789

3y↑12

Facts!!!!

@nicolasgomez240

3y↑17

Keepin it real son

@zugger900

3y↑6

He kills it

@mrballs8091

3y↑4

He done stole our souls !!!

@kameronjohnson8705

2y↑1

Facts

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@gametime2473

1y↑3

ODB made this song. He was a legend. RIP brother.

@painterleeleal6014

33w↑34

I can feel the nostalgia. Takes me back to better place when everything was good.

@OUTLAWinTX

24w↑3

Ain’t that the truth. Takes me back to a more care free time. I miss it.

@trinasam3648

43w↑6

🔥🔥 Mariah was the girl back then

@anitajoiner8060

23w↑4

ODB'S VERSE WAS FLAWLESS 😊
RIP. YOU'RE TRULY MISSED

@ZaynShah871

42w↑13

Wish O.D.B had a longer verse.

@seerpou

3y↑1.3K

DIRECTED BY MS MARIAH CAREY. WRITTEN BY MS MARIAH CAREY. PRODUCED BY MS MARIAH CAREY. MUSICAL PRODIGY AND ICON.

@meflysohigh

3y↑23

dont overhype it..ODB smashed that hahahaha

@lolobellet6474

3y↑1

Je kiff

@GLamoRousCooKie

3y↑59

@@meflysohigh He said a few words, while she produced, wrote the track and directed the music video. Oh and delivered the VOCALS. This was all her idea as well. ODB should be praising the Lord for hos entire life for having the privilege of being on the track with THE Mariah Carey. Yall straight males need to learn when to stfu

@philipcohen958

3y↑34

Mariah songs are always like that:
Performer: MC
Lyricist: MC
Composer: MC and ...
Producer: MC
Video director: MC and ..

@Steven-uk2fz

3y↑12

@@GLamoRousCooKie That plastic woman should be bowing down to Jesus for having the privilege of having ODB on a song lmaoo

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@kentaylor151

38w↑24

I LOVED ODB. This feature was so iconic!!! 🔥🔥🔥

@FagnerMatos

1y↑83

For me this is the best song ever made… no one can touch this

@defenceyt12

24w↑31

Fun fact: you didnt get recommended this you searched it up :]

@Brwnzzz

ODB ❤

@TheSadie88

24w↑7

Pleease read this woman’s book. If you thought you loved her before,after reading the book the before love pales in comparison to the love, admiration, appreciation and soo much more you will feel for her. She is one hell of an inspiration, her being on this earth is no bloody accident. God knew exactly what he was doing when he made this woman. I’m humbled by her story.

@GroundedCenteredAligned

11w↑1

I'm soon going to buy the audio version so I can hear her tell me her story. Been a lamb since 2005, and I for sure LOVE this woman. Don't quite know if I'm emotionally ready, she's a kindred spirit, big sister/mamma I never had, inspiration and hero I look up to. There's gonna be tears isn't there?

@TheSadie88

11w↑1

@@GroundedCenteredAligned lists. Mariah's story is a true hero's journey. That woman is one hell of a role model. She believes in herself without a single shred of doubt. Wait until you read that book, your mouth will open and you will cry for Mariah and for yourself. After reading it, you become her. The Mariah in you will awaken.

@franss7554

1y↑59

Mariah definitely picked the right sample to use to compliment her vocals damn this song never gets old ❤

@desmondalvarez4791

4y↑295

Yoooooo idgaf I’m a grown man and this shit goes hard asf loved the 90’s

@leolion1993

4y↑6

Straight up JAM

@jacobmorales1283

4y↑4

I'm a man and I love this song

@crystalc4087

4y↑1

Desmond Alvarez who cares how old you are everyone knows that the 90s went hard

@Ginnevra

2y↑213

I don't care what other people are thinking...this is for me the original version of the song ❤️‍🔥I grew up with this Version..it's so powerful and beautiful.

@steelpipetv2073

2y↑21

This beats the original version by far ODB killed it and Mariah kills it when she sings the hook over again

@melindamercier6811

1y↑5

Agreed!

@dopeScope561

32w

Mary Jane girls

@randocommando6355

30w↑1

@@steelpipetv2073that’s what’s missing in the og… the hook is what sucks me in lol

@cheesecake4648

27w

poor your parents and family who had to listen to thissh1t

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@phillipadkins5950

1y↑16

Her voice is beautiful.

@laveniajones3608

1y↑110

Mariah's runs are pure gold. This is one of my favorite songs from her.

@docslim_

31w↑4

My aunt used to play this song all the time when we were little. RIP Aunty blessing 😢 May you continue to rest in the bossom of God. 🕊

@alexanderfus9928

36w↑18

This song is the reincarnation of the Golden time between hip hop and RnB ❤

@susanbrown827

4y↑775

O.D.B. TOOK MARIAH'S SONG TO ANOTHER LEVEL!!!!! REST IN PARADISE MR. O.D.B., YOU SIR ARE TRULY MISSED! ❤😇👏

@susanbrown827

3y↑5

@@user-wl6kt7ow9u Yep, I believe he passed away in the early 2000's

@zachb4763

3y↑11

@@user-wl6kt7ow9u hes been dead for 16 years my guy

@user-wl6kt7ow9u

3y↑7

@ Zach B I already know that. My 10 year old daughter logged in under my name without my permission and wrote that comment. I'm not too happy

@roblox_moon6778

3y↑5

@@zachb4763 nice profile pic

@79michali

3y↑1

Love You 4 sis

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@RogueWJL

18w↑4

I usually avoid songs whicb heavily sample othef tracks, but this is an incredibly creative and clever use of the Tom Tom Club track and nicely pays tribute to the track plus adds its own unique twist.

Mariah knows her music, she knows who and what has gone before her and she does this with massive respect.

I love her for this Qa

@Elmanu38130

31w↑2

ODB intro is magic !

@Mike-jw5pm

1y↑27

Was in middle school when I’m this came out. It played on the radio non stop for a year. I remember hearing it everywhere you went but that wasn’t a bad thing at all. Hoods to the suburbs this jam was blaring. Mariah so fine. She caught everyone off guard with this one back in the day but it was such a great colab. Legendary

@todosube

23w↑4

Dope.. 90s
Old dirty was always lit 🙏

@Cocobutterhoney78

50w↑3

I miss O.D.B. May his soul be resting in Perfect Peace!

@michaelfortney4838

4y↑1.1K

the 90s were dope as shit!!

@djnitetrain6171

3y↑3

If you like this music you need to check out my 90s -00s Mixes!
https://youtu.be/GbHKXzxHJJw
Subscribe to my channel

@jorgetapia9067

3y↑11

The best years

@marissasf7196

3y↑1

😭YESSS😭

@CMoore-fw2it

3y↑22

I just miss the clothes. I hate these tight ass clothes 😂

@jevdawg

Yes they were!!!!

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@florin-danielmatanie6983

2y↑3

Girl, this was your shinning star! Rest In Rap, our beloved O.D.B.!

@DK.448

18w↑3

There are pop princesses, queens, but only one Goddess that truly rules above all and that’s Ms Mariah C. 🤩😎♥️

@Eugineous

46w↑14

Her voice is so Angelic ❤! She's so cute and gorgeous at the same time! I Love You Mariah!

@Stunnamackk

1y↑23

ODBs whole process just to get this song finished lol Legend

@chrismorgan7252

25w↑4

She's a Genius of Love...

@johnspainart

5y↑642

Still the dopest remix of all time. Putting a grimey vulgar street dude like odb on a pop record with a young innocent media darling like how mariah was at the time is brilliant. And the genius of love sample is fire.

@Somnivore7

4y↑31

ODB is for tha children!

@RanMaru144

4y↑25

@@Somnivore7 wu tang is for the children

@questionmark3666

4y↑6

She's a rnb star not pop bro

@gabesgarage3131

4y↑1

Aka ugly mofo (with talent btw) with a FINEASS woman!

@hisher255

Which live sample

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@Brwnzzz

9w↑1

I remember hearing this song as a 93 baby, moms pulling in to a theme park I can’t remember.. I just knew it would be a great day. I MISS THE 90’S ❤

@milesdeforest3931

2y↑15

Really good collab. This song showed you could mix clean with dirty. I love how in the 80s and 90s artists kept pushing the envelope for what can be a hit.

@deebhoymcw2120

19w↑4

ODB is a legend !!!!! RIP

@Lexastone

42w↑2

This is a fucking classic ! ODB is in da house bruh !

@1210Sisters0213

37w↑3

ODB 🔥 wow miss him so much!

@DirectorJayonez

4y↑704

ODB’s intro couldn’t of aged any better during these times.. #EverybodyInTheHouse 🙏🏼

@the1truth420

4y↑4

Haha...quality

@selmae.890

🤣🤣🤣👍

@nullsurfer7331

4y↑1

*couldn't've

@d2womuch468

20w↑3

ODB MADE THIS SONG A MILLION MORE TIME unique !!! #RIPODB 🔥🔥🔥🔥 HE WAS DEFINITELY 1 OF 1

@user-gg1pg6yt9u

20w↑4

Mariah Carey did a great job on this song and video with him for real.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@user-gg1pg6yt9u

13w

thank you so very much 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@CRIS.COSTA1-qt4u

20w↑6

I ❤ Mariah Carey

@CRIS.COSTA1-qt4u

20w↑1

So cute and amazing and beautiful.

@JoeMChatt

2y↑5

a declaration of independence, a reclamation of agency and identity, a blueprint for a new kind of pop song that would be replicated for decades to come

@amandaamanda4666

1y↑4

One of the best songs ever made. If
You want a laugh look up odb on how it went when he was recording his part, it’s hilarious!

@MN16304

5y↑5K

I remember when a lot of people were unhappy because MC changed her music style (i.e. including rappers in her songs, etc.). This song is historic because it is the start of the rap-pop collaboration format that is being used by nearly every singer today. She really was ahead of her time and doesn't get much credit for it. If people would just look past her diva personality, they would see what a brilliant person she is. Not only is she one of the greatest singers ever, she's an extremely talented songwriter and also producer.

@slimshady9522

5y↑6

Hah warning

@sergiocarmonajr7127

5y↑93

M N technically tupac was going to popularize rap-pop collaborations before he died :( but still glad mariah did it

@theGoldenMilkyway

5y↑129

She had finally taken control over her career and got rid of the sweet ballad sultry look

@Jemgirl152

5y↑8

Amen !

@salacioussummers

5y↑98

Correction...Jody Watley was the first to fuse the two... With her single Friends featuring Eric B. and Rakim. But Mariah definitely took it to another level and ran with it!

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@JB-hl1qx

1y↑4

Talk about talent ! Amazing voice , great style , unforgettable lyrics and legendary persona ! .. Mariah did well also. RIP ODB Wu Tang Forever 👐

@jonatasfaustinomoraes

17w↑3

Forever iconic

@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp

12w↑3

One of the greatest Samples ever made.... Mariah Carey and Tina Weymounth (Talking Heads)

@threats84

43w↑1

Diddy did his thing with this 1🔥🔥🔥

@billslaven385

30w↑4

This song changed the landscape of music all around in my opinion. At 35 seen them come in all shapes sizes and colors. For her to do this at that point of her career when she was beyond the “ it “ girl was unheard of. Puff Daddy is a legend.

@sippinonjinandnamjoos4859

3y↑2.9K

Back when pop singers featuring rappers on their songs was considered risky and now that's all you hear on the radio. Mariah is a trendsetter. Your fav's fav 😉

@ginasousabranco5637

3y↑24

Madonna is THE trendesetter

1993 - Madonna Waiting (Remix) feat Everlast.
1994 - Madonna I'd Rather Be Your Lover feat Tupac Shakur

@angc1456

3y↑22

are you a NEWBIE?? PRINCE IS THE ONE that risk everyhing... the one person that started PARENTAL ADVISORY!!!! YES that´s right PRINCE

@philipcohen958

3y↑118

@@ginasousabranco5637 Lol. Those two aren't even official singles. One wasn't even released officially. Fantasy was Mariah's lead single and ODB even came to Mariah's concerts to sing his rap. The same can't be said for Madonna/Tupac or Madonna/Everlast.

@MariahTheElusiveSongbird

3y↑134

@@angc1456 Neither Prince or Madonna are credited for popularizing pop & rap collabs and making it mainstream, Mariah is. Give this woman her damn credit for once.

@jerome6274

3y↑16

@@ginasousabranco5637 majority of ppl doesn't know that song and media and critiques credited Mariah so what is Ur point?

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@nicolettasantini4894

2y↑4

The most beautiful woman with the most beautiful voice. An angel

@gstudios36

1y↑2

How dirty so perfect and out of place😆😆 much love to whoever made this call

@terrylucas630

Love ya Mariah❤️ Hope this reaches you and those you love in great health and happiness❤️🙏⛄️

@saraliza3137

2y↑18

This is cool not just for her collaboration & mixing pop and rap, but also her sampling a group that was considered alternative or new wave, possibly even punk (?), mixed right in there! "I'm in heaven....with my boyfriend" and that music with those words is from Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club made up of some members of the Talking Heads! Very very cool & ahead of its time indeed! 🤩🙌

@amileighful

16w↑1

Best singer in the history of the world.

@thiagocecattibraga3751

8y↑601

Mariah made history here. She started the singer-rapper feature trend. You go Mimi.

@vusimthalane9299

8y↑18

Not exactly true, it has been happening since 1979.

@f.m.m6706

8y↑75

Well she popularised it then

@thiagocecattibraga3751

8y↑39

enchantyy M You get what i'm sayng, that's why i called it a trend. I know that before this there were rap songs featuring singers and vice-versa, but the rap bridge on a pop song that almost all female pop singers do, became really popular after this.

@shadowboxing7029

8y↑58

She may not have been the first but she had the pull to bring the two genres together and accumulated the kind of interest not yet seen. Fans of pop music came from all races, rnb was predominantly appreciated by non whites, Mariah brought a lot of white fans over from pop and exposed them to music like Bone Thugs and Harmony, Old Dirty Bastard that they most likely would never have listened to. It doesn't mean shit today but it did back then, she was the one that made people sit up and take notice, that there was something awesome about blending those genres which has alot to do with why so many people do it now. She never gets enough credit for it but well her fans know and I'm sure she's happy with that.

@leo-n8er73

7y↑1

Thiago Cecatti Braga Mimi in my language means "piss" just saying...

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@fadlnotfeeling6297

1y↑20

Good times.. This song never get old.. Luv it always ❤️

@zuhairiiriahuz9099

2y↑27

#1 Best Song of The 90's 🦋🦋

@sunstarthunderlighting6983

The best part of this song, is from 3.34 mins
TOP LYRICS🌻🌻🌻
I´m in Heaven, with my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend,
there is no beginning and there is no end🌞✨

@662chillin

2y↑4

Mariah Carey deserves a LOT of credit for her collabs with hip hop artists AFTER she became a huge pop star and gave a lot of artists shine (from ODB to Da Brat To Bone and many others)

She WANTED to do these collabs and not forced to do them by the labels (the label actually was against this one)

@byronmcdougald7889

1y↑4

man the 90s was just different!!!!!!!!!!!! so glad i lived thru those years as a teenager

@yuchube7325

8y↑5.5K

@jeterlover03

8y↑343

thank you for posting that. Viewer's opinions are one thing, but the facts are the truth. she did make this mainstream! Young people don't realize that just 15-20 years ago music was extremely genre divided and driven. Genre's are basically obsolete now. You can't classify a lot of artists anymore. I think it's fantastic! :)

@mariahcandice

8y↑210

yes....yes......let these bitches sitdown and know who they are dealing with. MC is the Queen!

@sirot5561

8y↑85

Well Said! Sad now how people don't even know where stuff came from musically anymore. They just assume it was always that way

@Kiwi_guy

8y↑73

this comment should have more likes!!!

@alexchen8565

7y↑45

I love Mariah, and I'm not coming for you, but this isn't entirely the truth. It was Jody Watley who did it first,with a song called Friends. Even Chaka Khan did it, in 83 I believe. Mariah is most known for it, but she wasn't the first.

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@alicemiriah

27w↑9

Still a bop ❤

@brianshaw21

22w↑2

Voice from the Heavens--Timeless

@Track_id

18w↑1

There is no beginning and there is no end. That was deep actually 😂❤ I like how it’s cloudy ☁️

@mariagasca7253

47w↑3

This song makes me feel young and beautiful. 🙏

@sunsetdays

4y↑5.1K

1995: Everybody, are u in the house?
2020: yep!😂

@phxntomnv7610

4y↑15

carlos montes 😂😂

@tharuthlezzthugzta187umkil9

4y↑11

Hahaha

@deniseking5479

4y↑8

carlos montes lOL yes

@TheFailedmessiah

4y↑12

Lol meme worthy

@sunnysunnypalms

4y↑13

Summer’95 Brooklyn in dah house!!! Ft. Greene:Clinton Hill hop across the Brooklyn/Manhattan bridge to Lower East Side (LES)... jumpstart the party up to West Village...then Upper West Side (UWS) back downtown for after hour underground bars... 7 am..damn reach for 🕶 ...in a yellow cab 🚕 heading back to BK to sleep it all off! Life was 90s 👍!!!

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@brianthomason5022

1y↑5

Been watching Wu Tang American saga and I can't help but feel that the whole clan didn't have there shit together or they could a been so much more

@joshuas8812

14w↑2

Being alive and younger during this time hits different. The world wasn’t as crazy, times were good

@610soundproductions

1y↑2

Love watching wutang show then seeing the classic playback and the actor choice is phenomenal

@ALIEFcrew

After seeing the wutang show I see why ODB looks like a sack of potatoes in the video

@610soundproductions

1y↑1

@@ALIEFcrew lol don’t judge

@ALIEFcrew

@@610soundproductions lol most def brotha Ya Ming

@danielliu5386

1y↑4

That ODB verse was gibberish nonsense. I luv it!!

@andreajefferson259

25w↑1

Music executives didn’t want this to happen. Hip Hop artist should be thanking Mariah for pushing the envelope for their genre to breakthrough in the industry

@jasong6967

7y↑146

IF YOU TUBE EXISTED BACK THEN THIS WOULD BE AT 900 BILLION VIEWS.

@michaelt.2308

7y↑14

Jason Groleau Ikr

@pizza7738

7y↑5

Trump Rocks fuckin god damn right

@alexanderlamidieu2659

2y↑3

A classic so timeless, the maintstrean was better as this time. Please made new single like this !!

@axle5017

1y↑10

Mariah is the soundtrack of my childhood. She was one of the first bi-racial women I had ever seen on tv and in the mainstream media. For little girls like me it meant A LOT. HER REPRESENTION WAS HUGE FOR US.
Thank You Mariah.
Signed
(Childhood Memories)

@dgar1206

30w↑1

Wu-Tang forever! Mariah Carey forever!

@this.is.a.username

1y↑3

RIP ODB... was lucky enough to see him in concert right before he passed... still a fan +20yrs later.

@lilboof3298

Early 2000’s Mariah Carey had everyone In a chokehold😍🔥

@yootoob2

4y↑868

ODB was that one friend you had to be in the mood to deal with and you couldn't take him everywhere. Lol. Bless his soul.

@erikcruz6019

4y↑25

Yoo Toob lol we all have that friend 😂

@t3nd016

4y↑19

Underrated comment

@smackonmytiddyboostersiii1670

4y↑13

haha gotta appreciate them tho!

@jaylucky5555

4y↑3

Andy know this mannnnnn, lol I know this tooooooo damn well, shit memories

@LadyKane77

4y↑1

Right!!! Lol

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@tigerlilly9038

49w↑3

Big respect to Mariah for fighting for this collab!! RESPECT.

@danny8468

43w

I don't really care for this tune at all, but I keep hitting replay for ODB.
Rest in peace bro, love from England 🇬🇧

@kevihill3382

1y↑2

Shout out to Mariah for giving the hood the bag alley OOP 😮

@Poundz978

9w↑1

Classic, but if I were her label I would be concerned of this duo as well… sometimes the people love what they never knew they wanted.. and this is one of those things!

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