Checking out Mariah Carey at the Oakland Arena was like listening to the soundtrack of my life from way back when in high school. Actually “Hero” was my junior prom theme.In her hour and a half show, she sang her classics like  “I’ll Be There,” “Always Be My Baby,” and “Hero,” in addition to her more recent hits like “We Belong Together” and “Shake It Off.” Though in the beginning with “Heartbreaker”  and “Dream Lover” her voice was raspy.

Her DJ came to the rescue by playing old school hits from Tupac to Salt-N-Pepa giving her a chance for ample breaks, and the time to change outfits. Her clothes ranged from the loungewear-like bespeckled black bikinis with a transparent black hoodie to the J-Lo inspired seafoam green gown with kimono sleeves and the stomach section cut out. She also didn’t waste energy on dancing, choosing instead to pose from side to side. It would have been hard anyways, with the stilettos and tight clothes.

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