Arguably the biggest artists of the 00s and the 90s respectively; When all is said and done, and their careers are over, in the USA, who will be seen as having made a greater overall impact? Britney Spears or Mariah Carey?
The one who pretty much invented the singing style seen in every other decent pop girl today.
The one whose songs get ruined at X Factor/American Idol auditions every year.
The one whose song launched Rih's career with that fateful cover of Hero.
Queen of Melisma and Whistle Notes...Mariah.
The better singer.
The better songwriter.
The one who is imitated vocally but never duplicated.
The one who introduced melisma and different vocal techniques that contestants of American Idol, X Factor etc. are trying to imitate
The one who is more known for her music.
The one whose career was stable for a whole decade and who was able to make the biggest comeback in music history.