Christina Aguilera: My Favourite vocal runs

This is a clip from the song "On our way" and it's from the "Back to Basics" album.This is one of my favourite vocal runs that she has sung in her chest voice. It showcases her brilliant technique as she moves up and down the scales with ease and finesse.  :



This song is also from the "Back to Basics" album and is called "Without you". I love how she applies her trademark runs within  her head voice creating a warm inviting sound.

Toni Braxton - Vocal Profile/ Range

Toni Braxton

Vocal Type: contralto
Whistle Register: No
Vocal Range:3 Octaves. Bb2- Bb5 (approx)
Longest Note: 7 seconds - "Maybe"
Vocal Pluses: Dark and heavy voice throughout the low and belted notes. Is capable of lifting the weight and colour of her voice with her middle range which the has an airier quality. Her head voice is nice with a smooth, rich sound that retains a weight to it.
Vocal Negatives: Heavy weight of the voice doesn't allow or suit vocal runs. Belted notes sound less impressive than that of her contemporaries and tends to sound at unease with her voice the higher she sings.

Did Mariah Careys' "Thank God I found you" copy Xscapes "One Of Those Love Songs"?

"Thank God I Found You" Vs "One Of Those Love Songs"

They do sound similar but the question is did Mariah Carey deliberately plagiarise xscape or is it just a coincidence? Xscapes album containing "One Of Those Love Songs" was released on May 12, 1998 Mariah Carey's "Thank God I Found You" was Released January 25, 2000.  Listen to clips below and decide for yourself.



Introductions:
Mariah carey,"Thank God I Found You"

Xscape, "One Of Those Love Songs"

Chorus:
Mariah carey,"Thank God I Found You"

Xscape, "One Of Those Love Songs"