Funko POP! Vinyl: Rocks: Mariah Carey

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So, if you’re a fan of the diva or even just a casual collector, this Funko Pop! Album Vinyl Figure is a must-have.

Rainbow, indeed, was an album ahead of its time, seamlessly bridging gaps and blurring genre lines. It is a testament to Mariah Carey’s incredible versatility and artistic evolution.

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It was released on September 12, 1995, by Columbia Records as the lead single from Carey’s fifth studio album, Daydream. The figure depicts Carey rollerblading through Playland Amusement Park in Rye, New York, singing and enjoying herself.

The song became Carey’s eighth chart-topper on the US Billboard Hot 100, spending eight weeks atop the chart. She maintains her signature pop and R&B style, with breathtaking high notes that pierce the soul while also striding confidently into hip-hop territory.But when it comes to sheer holiday cheer, nobody does it better than Mariah Carey. From the opening notes of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to the final strains of “Silent Night,” Merry Christmas is a festive masterpiece. But here’s the magic part – despite being a stylized, miniature version, Mariah’s Funko Pop! figure still carries that larger-than-life charisma that we all know and love.

In 2010, she released a sequel to the project: Merry Christmas II You (clever, huh?), with two special guests: John Legend and the artist’s own mother, Patricia Carey. The arrival of this official Mariah Carey Funko Pop comes a year after the singer responded to a fan’s bootleg (and let’s face it, not great) Christmas ornament, which he compared to the singer’s likeness. “This is… Not approved,” Carey tweeted at the fan, alongside a #NotImpressed emoji. There are a lot of great Christmas albums out there. But if we’re being honest, there’s only one that truly deserves the title of “Greatest of All Time.” And that album is Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas. The vinyl figurine sits inside a collectible box, which borrowsthe same font and branding from MC’s 1994 Merry Christmas album. Funko lists the Mariah Carey Funko Pop as part of their “Diamond Collection,” which seems like a fitting tribute to the singer’s two diamond-certified albums — Music Box and Daydream, respectively (a Funko rep says the “Diamond Collection” is just a name the company gives to “glittered” figurines).

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However, those who think that the diva settles down are mistaken. Every year during this time, Mariah releases a new project that brings a new face to the festivities. Rainbow showcases a sophisticated blend of these styles, with Mariah seamlessly transitioning between powerful ballads and dance-worthy beats. It all started in 1994 with the release of the singer’s Christmas album, Merry Christmas, which featured Christmas classics in Carey’s voice and three original songs. You may not even know the meaning of Christmas, but you are hardly unaware of the original performer of All I Want For Christmas Is You. The song, released in 1994, is the most outstanding achievement of Mariah Carey’s career.

Yes, there are other albums with more traditional Christmas songs. And yes, other albums have more modern takes on holiday. While the totally unapproved and seemingly unauthorized Mariah ornament is still available online (and still under the singer’s name, natch) Carey has since hinted that she is working on new holiday merchandise of her own. It’s a burst of color in a sea of uncertainty, teeming with introspective lyrics and genre-bending beats. The singer has performed the song with another Christmas icon, Michael Bublé, and even with host Jimmy Kimmel.Of the many attributes that I could specifically list, their four guarantees prove their commitment to fans and collectors alike.