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I'm sort of finding it ridiculous that people are trying to push the idea that Mariah has made "no impact" in nearly two decades or relevancy. On one hand, no, I don't think Mariah Carey is nearly as iconic as she is famous for her music and voice; the later two, however, have made her literally one of the greatest influences on young female singers over the past decade. Impact is different from iconic. Impact, of course, is what Mariah has been the epitome of about for a long time now: influencing new singers, having a catalogue of classics (Hero, We Belong Together, Without You, Fantasy, Emotions, Vision of Love, etc. etc.), having longevity, selling hundreds of millions of records, etc.
Lady Gaga still has a long way to go, probably a good decade, of constant success to make a significant challenge to Mariah's legacy. Yes, we've had her sing a dozen hits and put on a big show unlike no other, but her making a "bigger impact" than one of the most influential female artists of all time is a bold statement. I voted for Mariah just because I feel like it's more probable.
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