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'''''E=MC²''''' is the eleventh [[studio album]] by [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]] [[Mariah Carey]]. The album is scheduled to be released on [[April 15]] in the [[United States]]. [[2008]].<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/music/upcomingreleases.shtml "Upcoming Releases"]. ''metacritic.com''. Retrieved [[February 13]], [[2008]].</ref><ref>[http://www.fmqb.com/chr.asp "New & Notes - Mariah Carey Announces E=MC²"]. ''FMQB''. Retrieved [[February 13]], [[2008]].</ref>
'''''E=MC²''''' (Emancipation equals Mariah Carey squared)<ref>http://www.mariahcarey.com/news/news.php?id=20080227</ref> is the eleventh [[studio album]] by [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]] [[Mariah Carey]]. The album is scheduled to be released on [[April 15]] in the [[United States]]. [[2008]].<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/music/upcomingreleases.shtml "Upcoming Releases"]. ''metacritic.com''. Retrieved [[February 13]], [[2008]].</ref><ref>[http://www.fmqb.com/chr.asp "New & Notes - Mariah Carey Announces E=MC²"]. ''FMQB''. Retrieved [[February 13]], [[2008]].</ref>


==Production history==
==Production history==

Revision as of 09:46, 1 March 2008

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E=MC² (Emancipation equals Mariah Carey squared)[4] is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. The album is scheduled to be released on April 15 in the United States. 2008.[5][6]

Production history

Carey reportedly said she had been writing new songs while traveling on her latest tour.[7] It was reported that Carey is recording her new album and has booked a whole month in Anguilla's biggest villa and had a studio built in it. Hip hop producer Bryan Michael Cox visited Anguilla and contributed four new songs to the album.[8]

At TAO's New Years party, Carey's song "Migrate", which features singer/rapper T-Pain, was played.[9]

On February 1, 2008 a video of Mariah and Jermaine Dupri during one of their late night studio recording sessions in Carey's TriBeCa triplex was posted on Mariah's official website.[10]

Announced producers and collaborators

  • Rapper T.I. was interviewed by VIBE to talk about his forthcoming album T.I. vs. T.I.P., films, and future projects. He said that he is one of the producers of one of Carey's upcoming albums.[11]
  • Hip Hop producer Polow Da Don said that he'll be working with Carey for her new album.[12]
  • Rolling Stone Magazine wrote:

Mariah Carey's last album The Emancipation of Mimi was the breakout hit of 2005 selling more than six million copies (in the U.S. alone). For the follow-up, she's hewing close to Mimi's glossy, club-ready sound, with beats from Hip Hop producers Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, Bryan Michael Cox and Will.i.am.[14]

  • Speaking at the launch of her new M fragrance in LA, she revealed:

"I am so happy with the new tracks - there are 22 that we're trying to decide from.

But the way I like to look at it is the last album was the main course,

and the new one is the dessert!"[15]

Confirmed tracks

# Title Producer(s) Writer(s) Length
1. "Lovin' You Long Time" Mariah Carey, DJ Toomp Carey, Cri$tyle[16]
2. "Touch My Body" Carey, Tricky Stewart Carey, The-Dream, Cri$tyle[16] 3:28
3. "That Chick" Carey, Stargate Carey
4. "Thanx for Nothin'" Carey, Jermaine Dupri Carey
5. "For the Record" Carey Carey
6. "Migrate"
(featuring T-Pain) 		Carey, Danja Carey
7. "Cruise Control"
(featuring Damian Marley) 		Carey, Dupri Carey, Cri$tyle[16]
8. "Love Story" Carey, Dupri Carey
9. "OOC (Out of Control)" Carey, Swizz Beatz Carey
10. "Bye Bye" Carey, Stargate Carey
11. "Last Kiss"
(featuring Jermaine Dupri) 		Carey, Dupri Carey
12. "Side Effects"
(featuring Young Jeezy) 		Carey, Scott Storch Carey
13. "I Wish You Well" Carey, James Poyser Carey

Critical reception

In February, The Observer previewed the album and gave it 4 of 5 stars saying that "each track is precision-tooled to sound as if it were born to be banging out of a Hummer in Miami on a sunny Saturday" and calling her "the pack leader" of artists such as Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys.[17]

Critics also agreed that her voice is still in a good condition, Fox News and RWD stating "Her infamous eight-octave range has suffered a little wear and tear over the years, but Carey still can flutter from great highs to mellow lows like no one else"[18] and "Vocally and sonically, this is yet another outstanding release from the world's biggest selling superstar",[19] respectively.

Singles

"Touch My Body" was chosen as the lead single off the album. The single was officially released on February 19.[20] One day after the pre-release of the song to radio, "Touch My Body" debuted at #78 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming Carey's 41st song to chart on this listing.[21] A week later, "Touch My Body" was the highest debut that week on the Billboard Hot 100 at #57. In the next week, it rose to #34 becoming her 31st single to reach the top 40. Only four other female artists have more top 40 hits. [22]

Samples

According to columnist Roger Friedman, the song "Lovin' You Long Time," samples DeBarge's "Stay with Me" and recalls the melodic riff of the "Hill Street Blues" theme music.[18]

References

Track listing, writers, and producers

Notes

  1. ^ "Release date Japan" Universal Music. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
  2. ^ ""Mariah Carey reveals new album details"". DigitalSpy.co.uk. Retrieved February 16, 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ "Mariah Carey Announces New Album E=MC²" Mariahcarey.com. February 13, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
  4. ^ http://www.mariahcarey.com/news/news.php?id=20080227
  5. ^ "Upcoming Releases". metacritic.com. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  6. ^ "New & Notes - Mariah Carey Announces E=MC²". FMQB. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  7. ^ "One on One with Mariah!". Entertainment Tonight. August 31, 2006. Retrieved May 15, 2007.
  8. ^ "Billboard Bits: Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Mobile". Billboard. May 09 2007. Retrieved May 09 2007.
  9. ^ "Mariah Carey rings in 2008" Hollyscoop. January 01 2008. Retrieved January 03 2008.
  10. ^ "Mariah and Jermaine Dupri in the Studio" Mariahcarey.com. February 01, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
  11. ^ Shepherd, Julianne. "T.I. Versus Himself". VIBE. April 10 2007. Retrieved May 28 2007.
  12. ^ "Rihanna Makes Entertainment Weekly’s Love List: Get’s Blog Advice From Jay-Z". whudat.com. June 22 2007. Retrieved November 02 2007.
  13. ^ Antony Bruno and Hillary Crosley. "T-Pain Busy With Production, Label, Touring". Billboard.com. October 19 2007. Retrieved November 02 2007.
  14. ^ "Mariah's Upcoming Release Is Oh So Sweet!" mariahcarey.com. September 19 2007. Retrieved September 19 2007.
  15. ^ "Mariah is back on fire" mirror.co.uk. November 22 2007. Retrieved November 22 2007.
  16. ^ a b c "Meet Songwriter Cri$tyle" MariahDaily.com
  17. ^ Flynn, Paul. "Mariah Carey, e=MC² (Universal) ". The Observer. February 17, 2008. Retrieved February 24, 2008.
  18. ^ a b Friedman, Roger. "Diva Alert: Mariah, Janet CDs Previewed". Fox News. February 15, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2008.
  19. ^ "Mariah And Janet: The Return". RWD. Retrieved February 24, 2008.
  20. ^ http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691
  21. ^ Bronson, Fred. "The Magic 'Touch'". Billboard. February 14, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
  22. ^ Bronson, Fred. "'Body' lifted". Billboard. February 28, 2008. Retrieved March 01, 2008.


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