Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter,record producer,and actress. An influential figure in music,she is known for her five-octave vocal range,melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records,she was ranked as the fifth greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone in 2023.
"Heartbreaker" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey featuring American rapper Jay-Z for her seventh studio album Rainbow (1999). It was released on August 23,1999,by Columbia Records as the lead single from Rainbow. The song was written by the artists and produced by Carey and DJ Clue,with additional writers being credited for the hook being built around a sample from "Attack of the Name Game" by Stacy Lattisaw. "Heartbreaker" pushed Carey even further into the R&B and hip hop market,becoming her second commercial single to feature a rapper. Lyrically,the song describes lovesickness towards an unfaithful partner.
American singer Mariah Carey has released 88 official singles,22 promotional singles,and has made 30 guest appearances. Her self-titled debut album in 1990 yielded four number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100,the first being "Vision of Love",a song credited with revolutionizing the usage of distinguished vocal stylings,predominantly the practice of melisma,and effectively influencing virtually every female R&B performer since the 1990s. Subsequent singles "Emotions" (1991) and Carey's cover of the Jackson 5 track "I'll Be There" (1992) continued the singer's streak of US number-one singles,with the latter becoming her fourth chart-topper in Canada and first in the Netherlands. With the release of Carey's third studio album,Music Box (1993),the singer's international popularity surged upon release of "Hero" and the album's third single,her cover of Harry Nilsson's "Without You",which became the singer's first number-one single in several countries across Europe.
"My All" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her sixth studio album,Butterfly (1997). It was released as the album's fifth single overall and second commercial single on April 21,1998,by Columbia Records. The song was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff. "My All" is built around Latin guitar chord melodies,and makes subtle use of Latin percussion throughout the first chorus,before taking on a more conventional R&B-style beat. Carey was inspired to write the song and use Latin inspired melodies after a trip to Puerto Rico,where she was influenced by the culture. The song's lyrics tell of a lonely woman declaring she would give "her all" to have just one more night with her estranged lover. It is the first song Carey wrote for the Butterfly album.
"Shake It Off" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey for her tenth studio album,The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). It was written and produced by Carey along with Jermaine Dupri,Bryan-Michael Cox,and JohntáAustin. The song was serviced to radio on July 11,2005,by Island and Mercury Records as the album's third single in the United States,while "Get Your Number" served as the album's third single elsewhere. Described by Dupri as "ghetto," the track is a R&B song that makes use of pop and hip hop influences and a simple,sparse production. Lyrically,the song follows Carey as she moves on from her relationship with an unfaithful lover,packing her things and breaking up with him over an answering machine.
American singer Mariah Carey has released fifteen studio albums,two soundtrack albums,eight compilation albums,four extended plays,and one remix album. Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time,having sold over 220 million records globally. She was presented with the Millennium Award at the 2000 World Music Awards for becoming the best-selling female artist of the millennium. According to the RIAA,she is the highest-certified female artist and tenth overall recording artist with shipments of 75 million albums in the US. She is also ranked as the best-selling female artist of the US Nielsen SoundScan era (1991–present) with album sales of 55.5 million.
"Don't Forget About Us" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey,Jermaine Dupri,Bryan-Michael Cox and JohntáAustin,and produced by Carey,Dupri and Cox. On October 10,2005,it was released as the lead single from the reissue of her tenth studio album,The Emancipation of Mimi:Ultra Platinum Edition (2005). The song is influenced by R&B and hip hop soul music genres,and lyrically chronicles the emotions felt by the protagonist after the loss of their relationship. Carey explained that the true meaning of the song is to be interpreted by the listener,therefore not disclosing its entire meaning publicly.
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a power ballad by the British-American rock band Foreigner. It was released in November 1984 as the love theme and lead single from their fifth album,Agent Provocateur. The song reached number one in both the United Kingdom and the United States and is the group's biggest hit to date.
"Touch My Body" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey,released as the lead single from her eleventh studio album,E=MC² (2008),on February 12,2008,by Island Records. Carey co-produced the song with Tricky Stewart,and they co-wrote it with Crystal "Cri$tyle" Johnson and Terius "The-Dream" Nash. The song's lyrics feature a double message,with the first describing sexual fantasies with her lover,while also jokingly warning him against recording or releasing information regarding their rendezvous.
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29,2009 in the United States,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".
"Obsessed" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her twelfth studio album,Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009). The song was written and produced by Carey,Tricky Stewart and The-Dream,and was released as the album's lead single on June 16,2009,by Island Records. The song draws musical influences from contemporary R&B and hip hop,and is built around a thumping bassline. Additionally,the song is accentuated by hand claps,while Carey's voice is processed with Auto-Tune. Lyrically,the song describes Carey's dilemma regarding constant claims of a prior relationship from rapper Eminem,although he is not specifically mentioned.
"H.A.T.E.U." is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her twelfth studio album,Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009). It was written and produced by Carey,Tricky Stewart,and The-Dream. It was released as the third single from the album on November 1,2009,for radio airplay in the United States. It is a down-tempo R&B love song about Carey wishing for the love and pain she feels from a break-up to turn into hate so she can get over the relationship. The song garnered a positive response from music critics,with many ranking it amongst the best on the album. The song's music video was directed by Brett Ratner in Malibu,and features Carey in a variety of swimsuits walking along the beach. She has performed the track live on Today and Late Show with David Letterman. "H.A.T.E.U." reached number 72 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The Angels Advocate Tour was the seventh concert tour by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. The tour supported her twelfth studio album,Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009). The tour played 23 shows,visiting the United States and Canada. It began December 31,2009 in New York City,New York and concluded on February 27,2010 in Las Vegas. The tour grossed $9.1 million,selling 88,930 tickets.
"Up Out My Face" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her twelfth studio album,Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009). Written and produced by Carey,Tricky Stewart and The-Dream,it is a song which includes a marching band in its instrumentation. The lyrics for the song have been speculated to be directed at American rapper Eminem,whom Carey has a longstanding feud with since the early 2000's after his claims that they were in a relationship.
Merry Christmas II You is the thirteenth studio album and second Christmas album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released by Island Records on November 2,2010. Recording began in April 2010 and continued while Carey became pregnant. She was the executive producer of Merry Christmas II You and worked with various record producers,including Bryan-Michael Cox,Jermaine Dupri,Randy Jackson,James Poyser,Marc Shaiman,James "Big Jim" Wright and Johnny "Sev" Severin of RedOne. The album features Carey's mother Patricia Carey as a guest vocalist on "O Come All Ye Faithful" / "Hallelujah Chorus". The album serves as a sequel to her fourth studio album Merry Christmas (1994). It is composed of original songs and covers,ballads and uptempo tracks,incorporating R&B,soul,and house music in its composition.
"Oh Santa!" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album and thirteenth studio album,Merry Christmas II You (2010). Carey wrote and produced the song in collaboration with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox. It was released as the lead single from the album on October 1,2010 by Island Def Jam Records. It is an up-tempo R&B song about Carey making a plea for Santa Claus to bring back her partner in time for the Christmas holidays. It received a positive response from music critics,with many praising its composition and style.
"When Christmas Comes" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album/thirteenth studio album,Merry Christmas II You (2010). Carey wrote and produced the song in collaboration with James Poyser. A soul song with influences of R&B,the lyrics are about giving the gift of love. In November 2011,Carey re-recorded the song as duet with John Legend,which was later released as a single. Both versions of the track were a hit in South Korea,with the duet debuting at number one with sales in excess of 80,000 copies. The song's accompanying music video features Carey and Legend hosting a Christmas house party. It has been performed by Carey at her ABC 2010 Christmas special and during her 2014 Beacon Theatre residency All I Want for Christmas Is You,A Night of Joy and Festivity in December 2014.
"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.
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse is the fourteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey,released on May 27,2014 in the United States,by 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).
"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" along with Carey. She produced it with Heatmyzer and previous collaborators Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and James "Big Jim" Wright. A remix features additional vocals by American singer Mary J. Blige.
