song "Fantasy"

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"Fantasy" is a 1995 pop and R&B hit by Mariah Carey, known for its catchy hook, innovative use of a Tom Tom Club sample, and enduring popularity as one of her signature songs.

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Fantasy 0
Fantasy (Bad Boy Remix) 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf remix
single
song
album Daydream
artist Mariah Carey
basedOn Genius of Love
chartPositionAustraliaARIA 1
chartPositionBillboardHotR&BHipHopSongs 1
chartPositionCanadaRPM 1
chartPositionNewZealandSinglesChart 1
chartPositionUKSinglesChart 4
chartPositionUSBillboardHot100 1
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
criticalReception widely acclaimed
era 1990s pop and R&B
featuringArtist Ol' Dirty Bastard
surface form: Ol’ Dirty Bastard
genre R&B
dance-pop
hip hop soul
pop
hasCertification BPI Silver (single)
RIAA Platinum (single)
hasRemixVersion Fantasy (Bad Boy Remix)
hookDescription catchy, instantly recognizable chorus
key G major
language English
leadSingleFrom Daydream
legacy considered a landmark in pop and R&B crossover with hip hop elements
musicVideoDirector J. Randy Taraborrelli (creative consultant)
Mariah Carey
musicVideoLocation Playland amusement park, Rye, New York
notableFor being one of Mariah Carey’s signature songs
innovative use of Tom Tom Club sample
performer Mariah Carey
producer Dave Hall
Mariah Carey
recordingPeriod 1994–1995
recordLabel Columbia Records
releaseDate 1995-09-12
sampledArtist Tom Tom Club
sampledWork Genius of Love
tempo mid-tempo
timeSignature 4/4
vocalType female vocals
writer Adrian Belew
Chris Frantz
Dave Hall
Mariah Carey
Steven Stanley
Tina Weymouth

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Mariah Carey notableWork song "Fantasy"