Album: Charmbracelet

Introduction
"Charmbracelet" is the ninth studio album by Mariah Carey, launched on December 3, 2002. This album marked a substantial point in Carey's profession, as it was her first release under her new label, Island Records, after parting ways with her longtime label Sony Music. Following the commercial disappointment of her previous album, "Glitter", and its accompanying film, Carey aimed to rebuild her image and showcase her strong vocals and songwriting capabilities on "Charmbracelet". The album features a mix of R&B, hip-hop, and pop affects, with contributions from numerous artists and manufacturers, consisting of Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, 7 Aurelius, and Damizza.

Reception and Commercial Performance
Regardless of combined evaluations from music critics, "Charmbracelet" debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart, offering 241,000 copies in its first week. The album was licensed Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), representing shipments of over one million copies locally. It also achieved moderate success worldwide, reaching the top 10 in nations such as Canada, Japan, and Switzerland.

Nevertheless, critics remarked that "Charmbracelet" failed to measure up to expectations compared to her previous chart-toppers. Numerous mentioned that the album was a step in the ideal direction to recuperate from the "Glitter" age but did not fully restore her status as a leading pop and R&B artist. Criticisms consisted of weak production choices and absence of cohesion in the songs' plans.

The Singles
"Charmbracelet" included 4 songs, with varying degrees of success. The lead single, "Through the Rain", was an uplifting ballad that showcased Carey's powerful vocals. It peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the video illustrated a young couple overcoming challenges in their relationship, mirroring Carey's battles in her personal life. The tune got combined evaluations, with some critics praising its recover, while others felt it lacked originality.

The 2nd single, "Boy (I Need You)", included rapper Cam' ron and was a reworking of his earlier tune "Oh Boy". The track had a catchy, sexy sound, mixing hip-hop beats with Carey's sultry vocals. However, it failed to make a significant impact on the charts, just reaching primary on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

"Bringin' On the Heartbreak" saw Carey covering a timeless rock ballad originally performed by Def Leppard. To interest a more comprehensive audience, 2 variations were released: the initial rock-based variation and a more pop-oriented remix. Despite Carey's effort to assert her versatility as an artist, the tune just managed to chart at number 80 on the Hot 100.

The last single, "I Know What You Want", was a cooperation with rap artist Busta Rhymes. The song was embraced by both hip-hop and R&B audiences, peaking at number 3 on the Hot 100 and becoming one of the album's most successful singles.

Effect and Legacy
"Charmbracelet" may not have actually taken pleasure in the exact same level of success as Mariah Carey's earlier works, but it marked a crucial transition duration in her career. The album allowed Carey to explore new sounds and styles, in addition to work together with diverse artists in a various creative environment under Island Records. Furthermore, the "Charmbracelet World Tour" in 2003-2004 served to reestablish Carey as a successful live performer, offering out shows around the world and setting the phase for future performance tours. Eventually, "Charmbracelet" marked the beginning of a brand-new chapter in Carey's profession, which would eventually cause the 2005 triumphant return, "The Emancipation of Mimi."