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Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse
''Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse'' is the fourteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released on May 6, 2014, on Def Jam Recordings. The record had been in development since 2011; during its production, Carey hired collaborator Randy Jackson to manage her career, before firing and replacing him with another frequent collaborator, Jermaine Dupri. The album consists of guest appearances from Nas, Miguel, Wale, and Fabolous, in addition to Carey's twins Moroccan and Monroe. On the deluxe edition of the album, R. Kelly and Mary J. Blige respectively make appearances on remixes of two songs, " Betcha Gon’ Know" and " It's a Wrap", taken from Carey's twelfth studio album ''Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'' (2009). These remixes were originally intended to appear on Carey's cancelled remix album, ''Angel's Advocate'' (2010). Originally titled ''The Art of Letting Go'', Me. I Am Mariah...'' was scheduled for release in 2012, however, following the comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album '' Mariah Carey''. She was the first artist to have their first five singles reach number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions". For the enduring popularity of her holiday music, particularly the 1994 Christmas song " All I Want for Christmas Is You", she has also been dubbed the "Queen of Christmas". Carey's self-titled debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her three years later. She gained further worldwide success with the albums ''Music Box'' (1993) and ''Daydream'' (1995), with singles including "Hero", " Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby", and "One Sweet Day", which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful (Mariah Carey Song)
"#Beautiful" is a song recorded by American singers Mariah Carey and Miguel (singer), Miguel. It was released as the lead single from Carey's fourteenth studio album, ''Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse'' (2014). "#Beautiful" was written by Carey, Miguel, Nathan Perez, Brooke Davis, Mac Robinson, and Brian Keith Warfield, with Carey, Miguel and Perez producing the song. Released on May 6, 2013, Carey and Miguel did not reveal that they had collaborated on the song, until April 25, 2013, when Carey revealed the title in a 25-second teaser video during American Idol (season 12), season twelve of ''American Idol''. It was also on ''Idol'', on May 9, that Carey premiered the official music video for "#Beautiful", before uploading an alternative edit to her VEVO account, that is set to the explicit version of the song. "#Beautiful" is a mid-tempo and stripped down Contemporary R&B, R&B track. It received generally positive reviews from Music criticism, music critics, many of w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triumphant (Get 'Em)
"Triumphant (Get 'Em)" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Rick Ross, and Meek Mill. The song was released on August 3, 2012, and Carey stated the song was written when her then-husband, actor Nick Cannon, was hospitalized with acute kidney failure in 2012, and was also inspired by the death of global superstar singer, and her friend, Whitney Houston. The song is a mid tempo hip hop ballad that "mixes a soft beat with piano accompaniment." Its lyrics convey a message of self-worth and perseverance, with Carey urging listeners to "Reach for the stars / Be all that you are." The song received mixed reviews, with many saying the singer was overshadowed by the hip-hop duo, and should have had more presence on her comeback single. Two accompanying versions were released alongside the original, titled the "Pulse Club" and "Vintage Throwback" remixes. Commercial impact was also low, with the song charting at position 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel
''Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'' is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009, by Island Records. After promotion for her previous album, '' E=MC²'' (2008) ended, Carey began to work on a new album, producing songs with Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and revealed the album's title through Twitter. Carey said that ''Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'' would have "big ballads", and that "each song is its own snapshot of a moment in a story". Five singles were released to promote the album. The lead single, " Obsessed", became the album's most successful song, peaking at number seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and reaching the top twenty in Japan, Canada and Australia and the top ten in Italy and France. The second single, "I Want to Know What Love Is", reached number 60 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and topped the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay chart for twenty-seven non-consecutive weeks. Other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Wrap
"It's a Wrap" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey for her twelfth studio album ''Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'' (2009). It is a doo wop-inflected R&B breakup song with minimal instrumentation and features lyrics about dismissing a lover. The track samples " I Belong to You" by Love Unlimited, whose writer Barry White is credited on "It's a Wrap" in addition to Carey. She produced it with "Heatmyzer", her then-husband Nick Cannon, and previous collaborators Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and James "Big Jim" Wright. A remix features additional vocals by American singer Mary J. Blige. Music critics varied on whether to categorize "It's a Wrap" among the best in her discography or classify it as a mediocre effort. Carey performed the song on the television program ''Lopez Tonight'' in 2009. She reprised it throughout the Angels Advocate Tour in 2010 and received positive reviews that highlighted her vocals and energy. In early2023, "It's a Wrap" wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betcha Gon' Know (The Prologue)
"Betcha Gon' Know (The Prologue)" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, from her twelfth studio album ''Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'' (2009). It was co-written and co-produced by Carey, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, James "Big Jim" Wright and The-Dream. The song was recorded at several recording locations, including The Boom Boom Room in Burbank, California, the Studio at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada and at Honeywest Studios in New York City. The lyrics revolve around the idea of outing a cheating boyfriend publicly on television, and Carey makes a reference to Oprah Winfrey and her chat show. "Betcha Gon' Know (The Prologue)" garnered mixed responses from music critics. Sal Cinqeumani for Slant Magazine wrote that the song was "promising," however, Jon Caramanica for ''The New York Times'' criticized the song's lackluster arrangement and Carey's vocal execution. Upon the release of ''Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'', the song peaked at number 66 on the US ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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