Glitter (soundtrack)

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Glitter is the soundtrack to the 2001 film of the same title and the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on August 18, 2001, by Virgin Records. Mixing dance-pop, funk, hip hop, and R&B, the album was a departure from Carey's previous releases, focusing heavily on an '80s post-disco sound to accompany the film, which was set in 1983. Carey collaborated with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and DJ Clue, who also co-produced the album. The album features several guest artists, including Eric Benét, Ludacris, Da Brat, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, and Ja Rule. Upon release, both the album and its accompanying film were panned by critics. Retrospective reviews, however, have been largely positive, with many stating that the album was unfairly maligned. Despite this, Glitter was universally viewed as a commercial and critical failure, leading Virgin Records to drop Carey from the label and buy out her $100 million contract. While the album debuted at number seven...

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