What were your favorite tracks on the Emancipation of Mimi? (Vote more than once)
It's Like That
19 (32%)
We Belong Together
38 (64%)
Shake It Off
18 (30%)
Mine Again
17 (28%)
Say Somethin'
9 (15%)
Stay the Night
19 (32%)
Get Your Number
16 (27%)
One and Only
10 (16%)
Circles
21 (35%)
Your Girl
11 (18%)
I Wish You Knew
8 (13%)
To The Floor
7 (11%)
Joy Ride
18 (30%)
Fly Like A Bird
24 (40%)
Don't Forget About Us
24 (40%)
Makin' It Last All Night
12 (20%)
So Lonely
14 (23%)
Secret Love
13 (22%)
Sprung
10 (16%)
Votes so far: 59
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Mariah Carey's "E=MC²" offers genre-crossing equation
Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" offers genre-crossing equation
On a recent Monday morning, Mariah Carey flew the red-eye from New York to Los Angeles, stopped by Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show to chat, recorded a background vocal track for the song "I Stay in Love" for her upcoming album, then recorded a video for Wal-Mart's "Soundcheck" series, which will be used as bonus footage online and played in stores.
By the time all of this was done, it was just past noon. Her afternoon consisted of another radio interview, and in the evening she returned to the studio to work on mastering the album, "E=MC2" -- due April 15 via Island Def Jam.
If "E=MC2" scores big, Carey could find herself in elite chart company. She's currently tied at No. 2 with Elvis Presley for the most Hot 100 No. 1 singles, with 17. The Beatles hold the crown with 20.
The busy singer recently spoke with Billboard about the new album.
Q: "E=MC2" crosses a lot of genres. There are a few ballads, but there's definitely some hip-hop and even some gospel-tinged songs and a bit of a reggae beat.
Mariah Carey: I'm really a festive person, and that's what came across with the "Mimi" album. I hate it when people are like (uses a dramatic voice): "She's taking a new direction with hip-hop." I'm like, "Will you please freakin' research?" I've been doing this for a long time -- working with (writer-producer) Dave Hall on "Dreamlover," using the "Ain't No Half-Steppin"' loop.
I think that it was Q-Tip -- he said this to me in '97 --that I was really the catalyst for so many of these artists who are now trying to infuse (songs with hip-hop). It was just digging in the crates with Dave Hall and coming up with, "Hey, let's use this loop!" And from then on, I did it anytime I could. The next was "Fantasy," which was a groundbreaking moment for me, the ability to be able to work with Puffy (Sean Combs).
Right now everything is kind of merged together because pop is such a nebulous format, in my opinion. You'll hear a hip-hop record next to sort of a rock-sounding pop beat, or a country song. Aretha Franklin can still have a hit -- look at "A Rose Is Still a Rose" -- it's just her talent is shining through. She can work with anybody at any time in her life. Same thing with Patti LaBelle and Luther (Vandross), God rest his soul, before he passed away. The true talent will always come through.
Q: And after the success of "We Belong Together," "Don't Forget About Us" -- co-produced by Bryan-Michael Cox -- and "Shake It Off" on "Mimi," you've teamed up with Jermaine Dupri again for several songs on "E=MC2."
Carey: JD is the best. I love him, I really do. We have such similar influences. It's funny because a lot of our favorite records from growing up are really the same. Back in the day we did the (R&B) remix of "Always Be My Baby." The original version was a hard track, if you listen to the bass -- but it was very poppy on top. I knew JD could do it, even though he hadn't really worked with somebody like me before. I knew he was just incredibly talented. He's really just honed his skill as a producer in so many ways. I'm a fan and a friend.
Q: Do you ever think about surpassing the Beatles with their 20 No. 1s?
Carey: I do, because people bring it up. (laughs) But it's not like I sit around thinking about that type of stuff while I'm creating something. I did write this record in terms of wanting it to be a lot of songs that could potentially be singles, because people like that.
Q: You write or co-write almost all your songs -- what's your process? What inspires you to write?
Carey: For each album, I try to have a book that I write the whole thing in. It started -- this was a long time ago. I don't have birthdays, I only have anniversaries. (laughs) But actually, this was the last birthday party I had ... I think it was my 21st birthday, even though I'm only 12. We had it in advance. (laughs) Cyndi Lauper came to the party, and I've always been a big fan of hers since I was growing up. She gave me this book, and I wound up writing the whole "Music Box" album in this book, which I still have.
Jay-Z said something to me that was really interesting, and I don't even know if he really remembers this. He's known me for a long time, and he's like, "You need to use some of your phrases in your music." I have my own little slang that I make up and say stupid stuff just for laughs. (On) the song "O.O.C." -- that's a Swizz Beatz track -- it means, "Out of control." So me and my friends will say that to each other, like, "OK, you're a little O.O.C. right now, tone it on down." Da Brat, who's a really good, close friend of mine since we worked on "Always Be My Baby" -- we wrote the lyrics together, and it was so fun. By saying (sings), "I get so O.O.C./So out of control, baby," we could explain it.
When somebody was helping me type up the lyrics, and they wrote "Out of Control" in parenthesis (by the song title), I was like, "Get rid of that. It's 'O.O.C.'! Let them figure it out! It's not that tough! I say it in the next line!"
Q: The "Touch My Body" video is hilarious.
Carey: Thank you. That was a (director) Brett Ratner-and-me collabo. (laughs) I love Brett because he is like me. If I'm eternally 12 -- because he's a little bit more naughty than I am -- he's eternally 15. He has a great sense of humor, obviously, and he knows that I have a sense of humor and he feels that people don't recognize that about me. And I'll do stuff that I'm totally joking and they're like (uses mean girl voice), "Why is she doing that? Why is she doing the treadmill with her high heels on?" I'm like, "It's a freakin' joke! It's 'Cribs'! Hello! It's a freakin' joke!"
Q: Have you thought about touring for this album?
Carey: It's come up, and I'm probably going to do it, but I don't know exactly how we're going to do it or when. I'm thinking probably September. But I think it's important to tour with this album, because there are so many songs that I really want to sing live, that I really enjoy. Fun songs, like "I'm That Chick" or "O.O.C.," and then the ballads, of course. I really want to do "I Wish You Well" and "I Stay in Love" and "Bye Bye."
Q: And now that you're in promotional mode, does it ever get daunting?
Carey: I'm totally ready for a nap. I'd love a nap ... It's a little tiring to have this kind of schedule. As long as I'm straight up in promo mode, it's cool, but I'm still doing little things on the record -- we're mastering ... (But) I'm collaborative about it. I like to hear what other people have to say. I wouldn't feel like an artist if I didn't. I wouldn't feel like I was truly the architect of the record. And why do it, then?
Source: Billboard
On a recent Monday morning, Mariah Carey flew the red-eye from New York to Los Angeles, stopped by Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show to chat, recorded a background vocal track for the song "I Stay in Love" for her upcoming album, then recorded a video for Wal-Mart's "Soundcheck" series, which will be used as bonus footage online and played in stores.
By the time all of this was done, it was just past noon. Her afternoon consisted of another radio interview, and in the evening she returned to the studio to work on mastering the album, "E=MC2" -- due April 15 via Island Def Jam.
If "E=MC2" scores big, Carey could find herself in elite chart company. She's currently tied at No. 2 with Elvis Presley for the most Hot 100 No. 1 singles, with 17. The Beatles hold the crown with 20.
The busy singer recently spoke with Billboard about the new album.
Q: "E=MC2" crosses a lot of genres. There are a few ballads, but there's definitely some hip-hop and even some gospel-tinged songs and a bit of a reggae beat.
Mariah Carey: I'm really a festive person, and that's what came across with the "Mimi" album. I hate it when people are like (uses a dramatic voice): "She's taking a new direction with hip-hop." I'm like, "Will you please freakin' research?" I've been doing this for a long time -- working with (writer-producer) Dave Hall on "Dreamlover," using the "Ain't No Half-Steppin"' loop.
I think that it was Q-Tip -- he said this to me in '97 --that I was really the catalyst for so many of these artists who are now trying to infuse (songs with hip-hop). It was just digging in the crates with Dave Hall and coming up with, "Hey, let's use this loop!" And from then on, I did it anytime I could. The next was "Fantasy," which was a groundbreaking moment for me, the ability to be able to work with Puffy (Sean Combs).
Right now everything is kind of merged together because pop is such a nebulous format, in my opinion. You'll hear a hip-hop record next to sort of a rock-sounding pop beat, or a country song. Aretha Franklin can still have a hit -- look at "A Rose Is Still a Rose" -- it's just her talent is shining through. She can work with anybody at any time in her life. Same thing with Patti LaBelle and Luther (Vandross), God rest his soul, before he passed away. The true talent will always come through.
Q: And after the success of "We Belong Together," "Don't Forget About Us" -- co-produced by Bryan-Michael Cox -- and "Shake It Off" on "Mimi," you've teamed up with Jermaine Dupri again for several songs on "E=MC2."
Carey: JD is the best. I love him, I really do. We have such similar influences. It's funny because a lot of our favorite records from growing up are really the same. Back in the day we did the (R&B) remix of "Always Be My Baby." The original version was a hard track, if you listen to the bass -- but it was very poppy on top. I knew JD could do it, even though he hadn't really worked with somebody like me before. I knew he was just incredibly talented. He's really just honed his skill as a producer in so many ways. I'm a fan and a friend.
Q: Do you ever think about surpassing the Beatles with their 20 No. 1s?
Carey: I do, because people bring it up. (laughs) But it's not like I sit around thinking about that type of stuff while I'm creating something. I did write this record in terms of wanting it to be a lot of songs that could potentially be singles, because people like that.
Q: You write or co-write almost all your songs -- what's your process? What inspires you to write?
Carey: For each album, I try to have a book that I write the whole thing in. It started -- this was a long time ago. I don't have birthdays, I only have anniversaries. (laughs) But actually, this was the last birthday party I had ... I think it was my 21st birthday, even though I'm only 12. We had it in advance. (laughs) Cyndi Lauper came to the party, and I've always been a big fan of hers since I was growing up. She gave me this book, and I wound up writing the whole "Music Box" album in this book, which I still have.
Jay-Z said something to me that was really interesting, and I don't even know if he really remembers this. He's known me for a long time, and he's like, "You need to use some of your phrases in your music." I have my own little slang that I make up and say stupid stuff just for laughs. (On) the song "O.O.C." -- that's a Swizz Beatz track -- it means, "Out of control." So me and my friends will say that to each other, like, "OK, you're a little O.O.C. right now, tone it on down." Da Brat, who's a really good, close friend of mine since we worked on "Always Be My Baby" -- we wrote the lyrics together, and it was so fun. By saying (sings), "I get so O.O.C./So out of control, baby," we could explain it.
When somebody was helping me type up the lyrics, and they wrote "Out of Control" in parenthesis (by the song title), I was like, "Get rid of that. It's 'O.O.C.'! Let them figure it out! It's not that tough! I say it in the next line!"
Q: The "Touch My Body" video is hilarious.
Carey: Thank you. That was a (director) Brett Ratner-and-me collabo. (laughs) I love Brett because he is like me. If I'm eternally 12 -- because he's a little bit more naughty than I am -- he's eternally 15. He has a great sense of humor, obviously, and he knows that I have a sense of humor and he feels that people don't recognize that about me. And I'll do stuff that I'm totally joking and they're like (uses mean girl voice), "Why is she doing that? Why is she doing the treadmill with her high heels on?" I'm like, "It's a freakin' joke! It's 'Cribs'! Hello! It's a freakin' joke!"
Q: Have you thought about touring for this album?
Carey: It's come up, and I'm probably going to do it, but I don't know exactly how we're going to do it or when. I'm thinking probably September. But I think it's important to tour with this album, because there are so many songs that I really want to sing live, that I really enjoy. Fun songs, like "I'm That Chick" or "O.O.C.," and then the ballads, of course. I really want to do "I Wish You Well" and "I Stay in Love" and "Bye Bye."
Q: And now that you're in promotional mode, does it ever get daunting?
Carey: I'm totally ready for a nap. I'd love a nap ... It's a little tiring to have this kind of schedule. As long as I'm straight up in promo mode, it's cool, but I'm still doing little things on the record -- we're mastering ... (But) I'm collaborative about it. I like to hear what other people have to say. I wouldn't feel like an artist if I didn't. I wouldn't feel like I was truly the architect of the record. And why do it, then?
Source: Billboard
Saturday, March 29, 2008
For the Nostalgia - Never Too Far/Hero at German Sportgala 2001
An amazing performance of the Never Too Far/Hero combination from 2001. Here Mariah proves why SHE is the VOICE and that it's still there. I really believe the VOICE is still there and we will see it in this E=MC² era. Stunning vocals on this, just magical. Definitely feel the legend and relive the SPLENDOR.
Mariah Closing In On Record For No. 1 Hits
Mariah Carey is on track to collect her 18th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart next week.
"Touch My Body," the first single from her upcoming album, dipped one place to No. 15 on the latest survey. But the fresh availability of a digital download should send the song hurtling to the top next week.
That will push Carey to second place among artists with the most No. 1s in the rock era. The record is held by the Beatles with 20; Carey is currently tied with Elvis Presley.
Carey's album, "E=MC2," the follow-up to her 2005 Grammy-winning smash "The Emancipation of Mimi," arrives April 15 via Island Def Jam.
Asked recently by Billboard if she ever thinks about surpassing the Beatles' record, Carey admitted with a laugh, "I do, because people bring it up. But it's not like I sit around thinking about that type of stuff while I'm creating something. I did write this record in terms of wanting it to be a lot of songs that could potentially be singles, because people like that."
"I think it would be phenomenal," Island Def Jam Music Group chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid says of the prospect. "But the real goal is to create music the whole world can sing. And if we break records and set some milestones while doing that, that would be beautiful."
"Touch My Body," the first single from her upcoming album, dipped one place to No. 15 on the latest survey. But the fresh availability of a digital download should send the song hurtling to the top next week.
That will push Carey to second place among artists with the most No. 1s in the rock era. The record is held by the Beatles with 20; Carey is currently tied with Elvis Presley.
Carey's album, "E=MC2," the follow-up to her 2005 Grammy-winning smash "The Emancipation of Mimi," arrives April 15 via Island Def Jam.
Asked recently by Billboard if she ever thinks about surpassing the Beatles' record, Carey admitted with a laugh, "I do, because people bring it up. But it's not like I sit around thinking about that type of stuff while I'm creating something. I did write this record in terms of wanting it to be a lot of songs that could potentially be singles, because people like that."
"I think it would be phenomenal," Island Def Jam Music Group chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid says of the prospect. "But the real goal is to create music the whole world can sing. And if we break records and set some milestones while doing that, that would be beautiful."
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tracklisting and Timing of E=MC²
http://www.mariahcarey.cc/index.php?blogid=1&archive=2008-3-21
1. Migrate (Featuring T-Pain) - 4:18
2. Touch My Body - 3:27
3. Cruise Control (Featuring Damian Marley) - 3:33
4. I Stay in Love - 3:31
5. Side Effects (Featuring Young Jeezy) - 4:22
6. I'm That Chick - 3:32
7. Love Story - 3:56
8. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time - 3:06
9. Last Kiss - 3:37
10. Thanx 4 Nothin' - 3:06
11. O.O.C. - 3:27
12. For The Record - 3:26
13. Bye Bye - 4:28
14. I Wish You Well - 4:36
1. Migrate (Featuring T-Pain) - 4:18
2. Touch My Body - 3:27
3. Cruise Control (Featuring Damian Marley) - 3:33
4. I Stay in Love - 3:31
5. Side Effects (Featuring Young Jeezy) - 4:22
6. I'm That Chick - 3:32
7. Love Story - 3:56
8. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time - 3:06
9. Last Kiss - 3:37
10. Thanx 4 Nothin' - 3:06
11. O.O.C. - 3:27
12. For The Record - 3:26
13. Bye Bye - 4:28
14. I Wish You Well - 4:36
Thursday, March 27, 2008
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MC!!!
Happy Anniversary Mariah! We love you so much, we appreciate cha! Everything you do for us, all the years of great music. It's an honor to be a true fan of yours. I hope you have the success of TEOM² with this new album and also that your year is a STONE GROOVE SMASH HIT WONDER!!! Blessings, Good things, and Positivity to you in Jesus name! I love you!
Also go to JONNYALISBLOG.COM AND VOTE FOR MARIAH FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH, this would be great promo for her.
Also go to JONNYALISBLOG.COM AND VOTE FOR MARIAH FOR ARTIST OF THE MONTH, this would be great promo for her.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Touch My Body is the #1 most downloaded song on iTunes!!!!
We did it good folks, we got Mimi to the top of iTunes in less than 2 full days! If you can buy it a few times. If we can hold off Justin's new song with Timbaland and Madonna (4 Minutes) for the rest of the week, TOUCH MY BODY will definitely be number 1 next week!!! We can do this, keep requesting the song on radio and if you have the funds, buy it some more!!! Keep up the good work, good folks!
Monday, March 24, 2008
DOWNLOAD TOUCH MY BODY FROM ITUNES!!!!
The single is out NOW! Go buy it on iTunes as many times as you can! We wanna get MC , her 18th #1, we can do it! But you gotta go buy the single, it's available now!
Friday, March 21, 2008
New E=MC² Album Review
First Listen: Mariah Carey
Thursday, March 20, 2008
We were invited along for a sneak preview of the American diva's new album.
As the most successful female recording artist in history, a new Mariah Carey album is always guaranteed to be a big event.
Her latest release, the rather obscurely entitled 'E=MC²' is no exception, bringing together the cream of the R&B crop, with big names like Stargate (Rihanna, Beyoncé), Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills (Britney, Madonna) and Swizz Beats (Mary J Blige, Eve) all contributing tracks.
Uptempo club track, 'That Chick' is a real highlight, with a chorus so infectious it's got 'ma$$ive hit' written all over it. 'For The Record' is this album's 'We Belong Together', a heart-breaking tale of the one that got away, while 'Side Effects' gives us a rare glimpse behind Mariah's celebrity persona, demonstrating her vulnerability and reluctance to trust people over an electrifying Scott Storch beat.
Janet Jackson's current squeeze and long-time Carey collaborator, Jermaine Dupri's four tracks are a little disappointing - 'Love Story' is Mariah-by-numbers, while 'Thanx For Nothin' is a poor man's 'Butterfly'. Guest appearances from Young Jeezy, Damien Marley and T-Pain might add to the album's A List credentials, although they sadly bring little to the table.
Overall though, it's an accomplished effort and we reckon it will follow in the footsteps of her last album 'The Emancipation Of Mimi' by becoming a ma$$ive worldwide hit. It's released in the UK on April 14th and is preceded by the single 'Touch My Body' on March 17th.
Source: GCap Media
Thursday, March 20, 2008
We were invited along for a sneak preview of the American diva's new album.
As the most successful female recording artist in history, a new Mariah Carey album is always guaranteed to be a big event.
Her latest release, the rather obscurely entitled 'E=MC²' is no exception, bringing together the cream of the R&B crop, with big names like Stargate (Rihanna, Beyoncé), Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills (Britney, Madonna) and Swizz Beats (Mary J Blige, Eve) all contributing tracks.
Uptempo club track, 'That Chick' is a real highlight, with a chorus so infectious it's got 'ma$$ive hit' written all over it. 'For The Record' is this album's 'We Belong Together', a heart-breaking tale of the one that got away, while 'Side Effects' gives us a rare glimpse behind Mariah's celebrity persona, demonstrating her vulnerability and reluctance to trust people over an electrifying Scott Storch beat.
Janet Jackson's current squeeze and long-time Carey collaborator, Jermaine Dupri's four tracks are a little disappointing - 'Love Story' is Mariah-by-numbers, while 'Thanx For Nothin' is a poor man's 'Butterfly'. Guest appearances from Young Jeezy, Damien Marley and T-Pain might add to the album's A List credentials, although they sadly bring little to the table.
Overall though, it's an accomplished effort and we reckon it will follow in the footsteps of her last album 'The Emancipation Of Mimi' by becoming a ma$$ive worldwide hit. It's released in the UK on April 14th and is preceded by the single 'Touch My Body' on March 17th.
Source: GCap Media
Billboard Updates on Touch My Body
Billboard Hot 100: #14 (Last Week #16)
Billboard Hot 100 Airplay: #4 (Last Week #4)
Billboard Pop 100: #20 (Last Week #25)
Billboard Pop 100 Airplay: #8 (Last Week #14)
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: #10 (Last Week #11)
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: #10 (Last Week #11)
Billboard Hot Dance Airplay: #13 (New Entry)
Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay: #9 (Last Week #14)
Billboard Rhythmic Top 40: #5 (Last Week #6)
Billboard Top 40 Mainstream: #9 (Last Week #14)
Billboard Hot Videoclip Tracks: #1 (Last Week #1)
Billboard Hot RingMasters: #3 (Last Week #3)
Billboard Hot 100 Airplay: #4 (Last Week #4)
Billboard Pop 100: #20 (Last Week #25)
Billboard Pop 100 Airplay: #8 (Last Week #14)
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: #10 (Last Week #11)
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: #10 (Last Week #11)
Billboard Hot Dance Airplay: #13 (New Entry)
Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay: #9 (Last Week #14)
Billboard Rhythmic Top 40: #5 (Last Week #6)
Billboard Top 40 Mainstream: #9 (Last Week #14)
Billboard Hot Videoclip Tracks: #1 (Last Week #1)
Billboard Hot RingMasters: #3 (Last Week #3)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Official E=MC² Release Information
With over 160 million albums sold worldwide, Mariah Carey is the most successful female recording artist in history. This year, Mariah returns to the marketplace with E=MC², the follow up to the 10 million selling #1 album, The Emancipation of Mimi.
'Touch My Body' is the deliciously daring first single from the upcoming album release, which has already set records for its massive reception at radio across the Top 40, R&B, R&B/Adult, and Rhythm/Crossover formats. The single exploded onto the charts before official impact on February 19, 2008! Written and produced by Mariah Carey, C 'Tricky' Stewart and The-Dream, 'Touch My Body' sets the stage for the next 'Mimi' world take-over...
The video for 'Touch My Body', directed by feature filmmaker, Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men), premiered globally on network and cable television, along with online outlets.
Mariah Carey is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 48 years of the Hot 100 with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits, and has already tied Elvis Presley's record setting 17 #1s.
Executive Produced by Mariah Carey and Antonio "L.A." Reid, E=MC² will include offerings by hit-makers Jermaine Dupri, DJ Toomp, Stargate, will.i.am, Bryan Michael Cox, Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills and James Poyser.
The E=MC² album release will be supported by major television appearances/performances, specialty programming at BET/MTV/VH1, specialty online programming, and a superstar advertising campaign including television, radio, online, outdoor and print outlets.
VINYL LP
• E=MC² will be available on limited edition vinyl
• April 8, 2008 release date
STANDARD CD
• April 15, 2008 release date
DELUXE EDITION
• E=MC² will be available in a deluxe edition, featuring exclusive bonus content.
• April 15, 2008 release date
Official Tracklisting
1. Migrate featuring T-Pain
2. Touch My Body
3. Cruise Control featuring Damian Marley
4. I Stay In Love
5. Side Effects featuring Young Jeezy
6. I'm That Chick
7. Love Story
8. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time
9. Last Kiss
10. Thanx 4 Nothin'
11. O.O.C.
12. For The Record
13. Bye Bye
14. I Wish You Well
Worldwide Release Dates
Japan – April 9
Italy – April 11
Holland – April 11
Germany – April 11
United Kingdom - April 14
Indonesia – April 14
Korea – April 15
Sweden - April 16
Thailand – April 22
Source: MariahCarey.com
'Touch My Body' is the deliciously daring first single from the upcoming album release, which has already set records for its massive reception at radio across the Top 40, R&B, R&B/Adult, and Rhythm/Crossover formats. The single exploded onto the charts before official impact on February 19, 2008! Written and produced by Mariah Carey, C 'Tricky' Stewart and The-Dream, 'Touch My Body' sets the stage for the next 'Mimi' world take-over...
The video for 'Touch My Body', directed by feature filmmaker, Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men), premiered globally on network and cable television, along with online outlets.
Mariah Carey is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 48 years of the Hot 100 with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits, and has already tied Elvis Presley's record setting 17 #1s.
Executive Produced by Mariah Carey and Antonio "L.A." Reid, E=MC² will include offerings by hit-makers Jermaine Dupri, DJ Toomp, Stargate, will.i.am, Bryan Michael Cox, Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills and James Poyser.
The E=MC² album release will be supported by major television appearances/performances, specialty programming at BET/MTV/VH1, specialty online programming, and a superstar advertising campaign including television, radio, online, outdoor and print outlets.
VINYL LP
• E=MC² will be available on limited edition vinyl
• April 8, 2008 release date
STANDARD CD
• April 15, 2008 release date
DELUXE EDITION
• E=MC² will be available in a deluxe edition, featuring exclusive bonus content.
• April 15, 2008 release date
Official Tracklisting
1. Migrate featuring T-Pain
2. Touch My Body
3. Cruise Control featuring Damian Marley
4. I Stay In Love
5. Side Effects featuring Young Jeezy
6. I'm That Chick
7. Love Story
8. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time
9. Last Kiss
10. Thanx 4 Nothin'
11. O.O.C.
12. For The Record
13. Bye Bye
14. I Wish You Well
Worldwide Release Dates
Japan – April 9
Italy – April 11
Holland – April 11
Germany – April 11
United Kingdom - April 14
Indonesia – April 14
Korea – April 15
Sweden - April 16
Thailand – April 22
Source: MariahCarey.com
For the Nostalgia - Anytime You Need A Friend (David Letterman '93
The Nostalgia is really back. This is a performance of Anytime You Need A Friend that up until a few days ago I had never seen. MC is really into it too, I love the ending, she's goin crazy. She looks great as usual and sounds even better, hope you enjoy this great performance and relive the SPLENDOR.
Rumor Mill: E=MC² Tracklisting
According to Rap-Up.com, this is the tracklistiing of the new album which they claim to exclusively have, we'll see if this is true very soon.
1. Migrate featuring T-Pain (Danja)
2. Touch My Body (C. "Tricky" Stewart and Tarius "The-Dream" Nash)
3. Cruise Control featuring Damian Marley (Jermaine Dupri)
4. I Stay in Love (Bryan-Michael Cox)
5. Side Effects featuring Young Jeezy (Scott Storch)
6. I'm That Chick (Stargate)
7. Love Story (Jermaine Dupri)
8. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time (DJ Toomp)
9. Last Kiss (Jermaine Dupri)
10. Thanx 4 Nothin' (Jermaine Dupri)
11. O.O.C. (Swizz Beatz)
12. For the Record (Bryan-Michael Cox)
13. Bye Bye (Stargate)
14. I Wish You Well (James Poyser)
1. Migrate featuring T-Pain (Danja)
2. Touch My Body (C. "Tricky" Stewart and Tarius "The-Dream" Nash)
3. Cruise Control featuring Damian Marley (Jermaine Dupri)
4. I Stay in Love (Bryan-Michael Cox)
5. Side Effects featuring Young Jeezy (Scott Storch)
6. I'm That Chick (Stargate)
7. Love Story (Jermaine Dupri)
8. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time (DJ Toomp)
9. Last Kiss (Jermaine Dupri)
10. Thanx 4 Nothin' (Jermaine Dupri)
11. O.O.C. (Swizz Beatz)
12. For the Record (Bryan-Michael Cox)
13. Bye Bye (Stargate)
14. I Wish You Well (James Poyser)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Ladies and Gentlemen, Presenting: The E=MC² Album Cover
There we have it, The E=MC² album cover, how do yall like it? I think it's quite nice.
For the Nostalgia - Honey (Top of the Pops '97)
The Nostalgia is BACK, the NOSTALGIA is back, since I know it's such a stone groove smash hit wonder with the good folks that come and visit the blog, so here it be. Everything about this performance is amazing other than Mase's lipsynced rap but anyway. MC was dancing and singing her behind off and looks oh so good too. Thoroughly enjoy this everytime I see it, so I hope you enjoy it too and relive the SPLENDOR.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Mariah's Amazing Vocal Range
This video gave me chills, you guys have to watch it, Mariah's voice is out of this world. According to this she has shown in studio is 4.5 octaves but live it's 5+. It goes from the lower register to the whistle register.
Thanks to Nike from FOMM for finding this.
Thanks to Nike from FOMM for finding this.
Mariah Performs Touch My Body and MIgrate on SNL
Sorry for the late updates. Mariah performed these songs for the first time on national time last night and they rocked. She looked hot, very lean and together, the best shes looked in at least 10 years. While they aren't the most stellar performances, they are still very awesome performances. She did her thing on Touch My Body but Migrate was really where she shined. Migrate is a surefire hit, which is geared to top the charts almost undoubted. It's sort like It's Like That meets The Roof. Here are the videos.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Touch My Body makes it to #1 on 106 & Park!
Congrats to Mariah and the fans! We did it! Continue to vote for the video on TRL and BET's 106 & Park.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Touch My Body jumps to #16 on the Hot 100
That's right, #16 on the Hot 100, it also jumps to #11 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs Chart and to #25 on the Pop 100! Go MC!
Source: mariah illusions from FOMM
Source: mariah illusions from FOMM
Mariah will perform Touch My Body and Migrate on SNL!
It has been confirmed by mariahcarey.com that Mariah will sing Touch My Body and Migrate on SNL this Saturday Night, make sure to tune in! Direct quote from mc.com:
Source: MariahCarey.com and MariahDailyJournal
Mariah will be making her long awaited return to Saturday Night Live this Saturday, March 15. Mariah will be the musical guest alongside guest host Jonah Hill.
Tune in to SNL this Saturday at 11:30 PM Eastern Time on NBC to watch Mariah perform "Migrate" and her hit single "Touch My Body".
Source: MariahCarey.com and MariahDailyJournal
Mariah will be the Musical Guest THIS WEEK on SNL
That's right, Mariah Carey will be the musical guest this week on Saturday Night Live. That's this Saturday Night. Originally, Janet Jackson was set to perform but she caught a really bad case of the flu and had to cancel. So they got someone better, our Mimi. Make sure to tune in this Saturday Night to SNL. She will perform two songs and possibly some skits.
Monday, March 10, 2008
I'm back!
I have a lot to catch up on, so give me a little time, but we are back in business! Thanks again for all your prayers. God bless you all.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
French Listening Party Review/ Update
Hey everyone, I'm still out of town, the funeral was today, thank God that He brought me through it, it was a great homegoing service. I tell you when I hear Bye Bye, I'm gonna cry some more, but I'm cut to the chase as I'm at the local library and wanna hurry back to the house with all the family.
A listening party to Mariah's new album was held in Paris, France yesterday (Monday, March 3rd). A DJ from one of the top R&B radio stations in Paris - Ado FM attended the party and wrote the following review, which was translated from French by Camelina.
• Loving You Long Time
They told us the track is not completely mixed yet, which happens sometimes. The track is very good, a nice first listening. It's a mid-tempo with old school influences. The song has a good use of violins and a very catchy chorus. This track doesn't sound like any other track from her previous album.
• Touch My Body
You already know this one, the famous "Touch My Body" first played by 'Ado' weeks ago. This title has the best beginning for a first single from Mimi in the USA since 1997. A big smash for a common title which is not the best album track for me.
• That Chick
'Ooh We eeh', remember this phrase well, it appears in this track produced by Stargate, who produced songs for Ne-Yo (So Sick), Beyonce (Irrepleceable) and Chris Brown (With You). It's a really fresh title. It has positive vibes. I was really seduced by this track which makes me think of "Because of You" by Ne-Yo but the diva brings a special touch with her to it, in a good way.
• For The Record
Having followed Mariah news recently, I jumped (positively) when I discovered the track because the music belongs to the commercial for Mariah's fragrance "M". I remember that when I first heard the music in the commercial, I secretly hoped that a longer version of it would be a song. The thing is now done and you will appreciate it. B. Cox is responsible for the production of this song ("Be Without You" by Mary J) which is definitely a future hit. The style perfectly fits Mimi and I hope that they will work together again in the future. The result is a potential smash hit with a nice vocal effort at the end. This future "classic" will be played endlessly in the Midnight Love.
• Migrate
The listening party follows with this track, it sounds hip-hop with a heavy sound. Danja at the production, is responsible along with Timblalnd for the latest hits by Timberlake, Furtado and co., offers to the diva a heavy and smashing track. Notice the T-Pain presence which brings a lot to the track and lends a vocoder to Mariah who uses it wonderfully when she sings "Migrate". It sounds like "Snap" in 'Buy You A Drank' but enhanced. Be ready to bounce on this title which is truly made for the clubs and which is another potential single.
• Side Effects
This is the second and last track still in the mixing process (Americans say work in progress). The new style is Dirty South I think (Ludacris, T.I, Young Jeezy). Young Jeezy is featured on this track and he gives the tone for the song from the very beginning with a "Yeahhhh" that gets us in the mood. If I remember well, I found the chorus very catchy "To walk away and don't regret it, but I still live with side effects". The lyrics are well written and serious. Mariah explains her course and the traps she got through all through the song. The song didn't immediately grow on me, but it probably needs a few more listenings.
• Love Story
Jermaine Dupri produced this track for the fans' pleasure who will certainly appreciate the track which sounds like a song from her previous album. The slow music makes me think of 'Until The End of Time' (Timberlake), probably due to the fact that a piano is very present.
• Cruise Control
JD once again is the producer on this summer track in which Mariah collaborates with Damian Marley and tries some Jamaican lyrics: "pon de gals on the block". I didn't find it odd and thought it worked well. The reggae style slowly carries the song which is original and surprising. Mariah spells "C.R.U.I.S.E Control" in the chorus.
• Thanks For Nothing
Mimi's voice is the spotlight of this other JD produced song. It's Mariah who says the famous "So So Def" here instead of her favorite producer. The keyboard use is very much like in "Always Be My baby". She sings "Oh Oh Oh Oh" which is very catchy, another song like the ones in the previous album.
• OOC
This track arrived at a perfect time (after 3 JD produced songs which were good but a bit too repetitive). Swizz Beats is the producer (Tambourine by Eve, Get me bodied, Ring The Alarm by Beyonce, and Touch It by Busta Rhymes) but surprisingly, the music is not agressive. I was particularly taken by this track which sounds fresh, original and retro at the same time. Nostalgia backs the song and hearing Mariah on this one is delightful, particularly when she pronounces the famous "OOC" which means Out Of Control. It's the first time I heard the diva sing a French sentence - "Je ne sais pas mais c'est la vie", preceded by another sentence in Spanish if I remember well. I adored it!
• Bye Bye
Stargate again is the producer with a slow jam track, slower than "That Chick" but it doesn't sound like Irrepleacable by Beyonce for example. It's more of a pure Mimi Style a-la "We Belong Together". The track is very sad, its theme is the loss of those we love. It sounds like a hit with a superb vocal finale.
• Last Kiss
JD is the producer of the final track of the listening party. A classic mid-tempo.
To sum it up, I think Mariah Carey successfully experimented with new sounds and new producers. That Chick, Migrate, Lovin You Long Time, For The Record and OOC are my favorite tracks. As for the JD and Mariah collaboration fanatics, you will be happy to hear Thanks For Nothing, Last Kiss and Love Story all produced by the two. I was disappointed by the fact that there's no Soul/Gospel song like only Mariah can deliver, but it's not the final cut of the album and maybe there will be changes before it is released.
I'll be back with you in a few days. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, they were felt. God bless.
Recordman
A listening party to Mariah's new album was held in Paris, France yesterday (Monday, March 3rd). A DJ from one of the top R&B radio stations in Paris - Ado FM attended the party and wrote the following review, which was translated from French by Camelina.
• Loving You Long Time
They told us the track is not completely mixed yet, which happens sometimes. The track is very good, a nice first listening. It's a mid-tempo with old school influences. The song has a good use of violins and a very catchy chorus. This track doesn't sound like any other track from her previous album.
• Touch My Body
You already know this one, the famous "Touch My Body" first played by 'Ado' weeks ago. This title has the best beginning for a first single from Mimi in the USA since 1997. A big smash for a common title which is not the best album track for me.
• That Chick
'Ooh We eeh', remember this phrase well, it appears in this track produced by Stargate, who produced songs for Ne-Yo (So Sick), Beyonce (Irrepleceable) and Chris Brown (With You). It's a really fresh title. It has positive vibes. I was really seduced by this track which makes me think of "Because of You" by Ne-Yo but the diva brings a special touch with her to it, in a good way.
• For The Record
Having followed Mariah news recently, I jumped (positively) when I discovered the track because the music belongs to the commercial for Mariah's fragrance "M". I remember that when I first heard the music in the commercial, I secretly hoped that a longer version of it would be a song. The thing is now done and you will appreciate it. B. Cox is responsible for the production of this song ("Be Without You" by Mary J) which is definitely a future hit. The style perfectly fits Mimi and I hope that they will work together again in the future. The result is a potential smash hit with a nice vocal effort at the end. This future "classic" will be played endlessly in the Midnight Love.
• Migrate
The listening party follows with this track, it sounds hip-hop with a heavy sound. Danja at the production, is responsible along with Timblalnd for the latest hits by Timberlake, Furtado and co., offers to the diva a heavy and smashing track. Notice the T-Pain presence which brings a lot to the track and lends a vocoder to Mariah who uses it wonderfully when she sings "Migrate". It sounds like "Snap" in 'Buy You A Drank' but enhanced. Be ready to bounce on this title which is truly made for the clubs and which is another potential single.
• Side Effects
This is the second and last track still in the mixing process (Americans say work in progress). The new style is Dirty South I think (Ludacris, T.I, Young Jeezy). Young Jeezy is featured on this track and he gives the tone for the song from the very beginning with a "Yeahhhh" that gets us in the mood. If I remember well, I found the chorus very catchy "To walk away and don't regret it, but I still live with side effects". The lyrics are well written and serious. Mariah explains her course and the traps she got through all through the song. The song didn't immediately grow on me, but it probably needs a few more listenings.
• Love Story
Jermaine Dupri produced this track for the fans' pleasure who will certainly appreciate the track which sounds like a song from her previous album. The slow music makes me think of 'Until The End of Time' (Timberlake), probably due to the fact that a piano is very present.
• Cruise Control
JD once again is the producer on this summer track in which Mariah collaborates with Damian Marley and tries some Jamaican lyrics: "pon de gals on the block". I didn't find it odd and thought it worked well. The reggae style slowly carries the song which is original and surprising. Mariah spells "C.R.U.I.S.E Control" in the chorus.
• Thanks For Nothing
Mimi's voice is the spotlight of this other JD produced song. It's Mariah who says the famous "So So Def" here instead of her favorite producer. The keyboard use is very much like in "Always Be My baby". She sings "Oh Oh Oh Oh" which is very catchy, another song like the ones in the previous album.
• OOC
This track arrived at a perfect time (after 3 JD produced songs which were good but a bit too repetitive). Swizz Beats is the producer (Tambourine by Eve, Get me bodied, Ring The Alarm by Beyonce, and Touch It by Busta Rhymes) but surprisingly, the music is not agressive. I was particularly taken by this track which sounds fresh, original and retro at the same time. Nostalgia backs the song and hearing Mariah on this one is delightful, particularly when she pronounces the famous "OOC" which means Out Of Control. It's the first time I heard the diva sing a French sentence - "Je ne sais pas mais c'est la vie", preceded by another sentence in Spanish if I remember well. I adored it!
• Bye Bye
Stargate again is the producer with a slow jam track, slower than "That Chick" but it doesn't sound like Irrepleacable by Beyonce for example. It's more of a pure Mimi Style a-la "We Belong Together". The track is very sad, its theme is the loss of those we love. It sounds like a hit with a superb vocal finale.
• Last Kiss
JD is the producer of the final track of the listening party. A classic mid-tempo.
To sum it up, I think Mariah Carey successfully experimented with new sounds and new producers. That Chick, Migrate, Lovin You Long Time, For The Record and OOC are my favorite tracks. As for the JD and Mariah collaboration fanatics, you will be happy to hear Thanks For Nothing, Last Kiss and Love Story all produced by the two. I was disappointed by the fact that there's no Soul/Gospel song like only Mariah can deliver, but it's not the final cut of the album and maybe there will be changes before it is released.
I'll be back with you in a few days. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers, they were felt. God bless.
Recordman
Saturday, March 1, 2008
WEEK HIATUS
I had a death in the family unfortunately, so I will be gone til next Friday, please keep my family and I in your prayers. See you again next week.
Mariah on the April Issue of Allure Magazine
She looks incredible yall, one of my favorite magazine covers in a while. This era is really setting up to be something spectacular.
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