| Saturday 17 September 2011 |
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Mariah's Butterfly album turns 14
Mariah Carey's "Butterfly" was released in the United States on September 16, 1997. It went on to top the charts in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan and the United States, where it is certified five times platinum. To date the release has sold over 10 million units globally and is considered to be a career defining release for the American singer songwriter. "Butterfly" is one of Mariah's most critically acclaimed releases and is considered as one of the most influential R&B albums of the 90s.
Mariah Carey took to twitter today to talk about the release briefly: "Sitting here reminiscing, listening to the Butterfly album. I've always said that album was my favorite for several reasons. To me, Butterfly is like a diary and it represents a very important time in my life. Thank you so much for celebrating with me on this day." (Mariah Connection)
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