"Fantasy" by Mariah Careyis a joyful, feel-good 1995 hit that blends pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Built around a sample of Tom Tom Club’s “Genius of Love,” the song celebrates the bliss and excitement of romantic infatuation. Mariah expresses how thoughts of her lover transport her into a dreamlike, euphoric state—her “fantasy.” The remix featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard helped bridge pop and hip-hop, influencing music for years to come.
