Thank God I Found You

Thank God I Found You was released on November 25, 1999, as the second single from Mariah Carey's seventh studio album, Rainbow. The song features the R&B singer Joe and the boy band 98 Degrees, a collaboration that came together after initial plans to work with K-Ci & JoJo fell through due to label complications. Written and produced by Carey with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the track marked a stylistic shift for Carey, who had previously relied heavily on Walter Afanasieff for her ballads.

A moderate-tempo R&B power ballad set in B-flat major, the song showcases Carey's and Joe's vocals across a two-octave range, from D-flat4 to D6. The production incorporates gospel-tinged harmonies and a climactic bridge, with the vocalists trading melismatic runs. Carey has described the creative process as spontaneous, with the three acts vibing off each other in the studio.

Commercially, the single became Carey's fifteenth number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week of February 19, 2000, extending her streak of chart-toppers across eleven consecutive years. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 23, 2000. The B-side, Babydoll, was also included on the single. Critical reception was mixed; some reviewers praised the vocal delivery while others found the production conventional. Regardless, the song remains a notable entry in Carey's catalog and a highlight of the late-1990s R&B balladry. [edit]