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Mariah Carey Slammed By ’90s R&B Group Allure For Memoir Absence

For just one year back in the 1990s, Mariah Carey headed her own label named Crave Records. The pop icon signed a number of artists during the label’s short stint, including R&B girl group Allure who ended up giving us classics like “All Cried Out” and “Head Over Heels.” The group’s career has fizzled in recent years, but they’re still a beloved addition to music history. Mariah Carey has been revisiting moments in her personal and professional life in her recently released memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey, but after noticing that the singer wrote about her Crave days and they weren’t mentioned at all, Allure had something to say to their former boss.

“For years we’ve always taken the high road. When it came to our career,” Allure wrote on their Instagram page. “Dealt with people having their own opinions about what went down with us and Mariah. Hearing rumors that one of us assaulted her. People saying we were bitter. At the end of the day, we have and will always feel strongly about principle.”

Allure went on to write that they were Mariah’s first “first act” on Crave and have held their tongues about what they experienced with the music legend. “One thing that’s sickening is being treated as if we never existed,” the group added, saying that Mariah has “blatantly [lied]” about them. “Never even cared to even see how we were after everything was said and done.”

“We were close to you …like sisters…but to actually mention the label and completely disregard us and our accolades and what we brought to the table as your ‘FIRST ARTISTS’ is a slap in the face.” They even tagged Mariah Carey at the end of their message. Her fans came in quick to her defense, and now Allure has set their Instagram page to private. Check out their message in its entirety below.

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The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”

The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” by The Real Mack The Knife is a powerful tribute to Puerto Rico’s history, memory, and sacred spirit. The track transforms nature into something spiritual, intimate, and timeless, inspired by the legendary river and Julia de Burgos’ immortal voice.

The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” has an old, alive vibe from the beginning. River water, moonlight, desire, and cultural memory shape a song that seems to rise from the ground. The Real Mack The Knife uses the river as a living, symbolic being, unlike the original work.

Julia de Burgos gives the piece incredible depth. She sees the river as a witness, a mother, a wound, a mirror, and a prayer throughout the song’s emotional landscape. The literary and spiritual connection gives the track a haunting beauty beyond music.

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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”

With “Portland,” Devan Ibiza creates a warm, thoughtful, atmospheric hip-hop record rooted in boom-bap’s deep, reflective energy. Soulful production and introspective mood make it a quiet moment of thought rather than a distraction.

“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.

The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.

Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.

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