Mariah's E=MC² is #27 on Blender's The 33 Best Albums of 2008.

27. Mariah Carey, E=MC²
Mimi went to R. Kelly School! Here she is, videotaping sex on "Touch My Body"; hankering for a key in her ignition on "I'm That Chick"; cribbing a Da Nang hooker's catchphrase on "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"--goodbye butterfly, hello freak. And that's only part of her grooming: She's shorn her lines of melismatic paroxysms, favoring clipped, bouncy phrasing and staccato, minimal beats. It's her sleekest, sultriest record yet.

Download "Migrate," "Touch My Body," "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"

Source: Blender | Scans: MariahDailyJournal

Echoes, the only R&B/soul music publication left in the UK, placed E=MC² at #3 in its review of the best R&B albums of 2008 (scan here). T-Pain's Thr33 Ringz and Estelle's Shine were at #1 and #2, respectively.

Source: Echoes | Scan: Tom

Detroit News lists E=MC² as one of the Top 10 albums of 2008.

Source: Detroit News

Yes, our top 10 albums list does contain some of the usual suspects -- Kanye, Taylor, Lil Wayne. But it also features artists who have yet to realize their platinum peak, and others who are firmly entrenched in alternative scene. They all have one thing in common -- they created the best CDs of year. Here's a rundown of music's elite.

1. Erykah Badu, "New Amerykah, Part One (4th World War)"
2. Estelle, "Shine"
3. Sia, "Some People Have Real Problems"
4. Kanye West, "808s & Heartbreak"
5. Jazmine Sullivan, "Fearless"
6. Lil Wayne, "Tha Carter III"
7. Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
8. Anthony Hamilton, "The Point of it All"
9. My Morning Jacket, "Evil Urges"
10. Mariah Carey, "EMC2": Wait -- Mariah released an album this year? You'd be forgiven if that was your first thought, because this album disappeared almost as fast as "Glitter" after she became Mrs. Nick Cannon. But it deserved to stay around longer. Like its predecessor, "The Emancipation of Mimi," it has the right mix of party jams, torch songs and touching ballads.

Source: Associated Press

iTunes has released their sales rankings for 2008. Here are Mariah's positions:


Meanwhile, in the new issue of Blender magazine, the Danja-produced Mariah song, "Migrate" featuring T-Pain, was named the 22nd Must-Have Song of 2008. Here's what they said about "Migrate."


And in Yahoo! Music's Chart Watch, Mariah is #8 on Paul Grein's 40 Most Popular Christmas Albums of All Time.

Source: Jason | iTunes | Blender | Chart Watch

E=MC² Adventure Box
This 4-disc special edition arrives in time for the gifting season. It contains the current album E=MC² as well as the live DVD The Adventures of Mimi repackaged in a new sparkly box with some additional special extras. The box set will be available for release on December 1st.

• E=MC² album
• The Adventures of Mimi DVD concert (Disc 1)
• The Adventures of Mimi DVD extras (Disc 2)
• The Adventures of Mimi Interactive CD-Rom (containing ringtones, 6 months virtual ticket subscription and other offers)
• Double-sided poster (one tour photo, one album photo)
• MC logo key ring

Below are mock up images of what the box and the content will look like.


The box set is scheduled for release in Spain on Dec. 2nd, and in Japan on Dec. 3rd. HMV Japan has it now available for pre-order for ¥10,200 (approx. $100).

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Over 1,000 entries were submitted for the Mariah Remix: I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time contest. Have you voted for your favorite yet? Click here to listen to the entries and vote for the best fan-made remix! Voting ends tomorrow, Sept. 12, 2008 at 11:59pm ET.

The top ten vote-getters will be critiqued by the judges, who will then select one grand prize winner. The grand prize winner, second prize winner and top 10 finalists will be announced on Sept. 17, 12:01pm ET on Indaba Music.

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Digital Single Cover

• From Digital Spy:
Mariah Carey
"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"
Released on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
By Nick Levine, Music Editor


The third single from her E=MC² album sticks rigidly to the formula that made Mariah a superstar again after the Glitter fiasco: midtempo R&B beats, cooing choruses and a vocal performance that's surprisingly restrained from a woman with eight octaves at her disposal and noone to tell her what to do.

Yet, in spite of its predictability, 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' still makes for a satisfying listen, sounding classy, effortless and as summery as a glass of rosé in the garden after a work. Plus, as with most things Mariah does these days, there's an intriguing hint of strangeness lurking just beneath the surface - who else would name a song about eternal devotion after a line from Full Metal Jacket?

• From Manchester Evening News:
Mariah Carey - I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time (Mercury)
By Glenn Meads
September 1, 2008


Touch My Body may not have been the best single to launch the brilliant E=MC², but this soulful sure-fire hit more than makes up for it.

With an old skool backing and wonderfully rich vocals (but not overdone) this is Mariah at her very best.

Summer may have faded quicker than your non-existent tan, but Ms Carey will ensure that she brings sunshine direct to your iPod with this superb single. Released on September 1.


"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is now available for download at iTunes UK for £0.79. It is currently at #77 on Top 100 Pop Songs.

Source: Bernard | MariahDailyJournal

According to All Access, the biggest radio industry information source, Mariah's new single, "I'm That Chick" is scheduled to go for adds at Urban Adult Contemporary (UAC) radio on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Although All Access gets its data directly from the record labels, please consider this as tentative until an official announcement is made.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

RateTheMusic.com has finally added "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" as available for rating at Top 40 (Pop). If you're not a member, please register. Just put your station preference to Top 40 and give "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" high marks.

The song is also on Urban and Rhythmic surveys, after finishing the Top 40 survey you can go under your profile to change your station preference to complete the other surveys.

RateTheMusic.com is an online advisory panel. Radio stations use this site to determine what people like. Joining their survey panel is a way to ensure that "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has great call out when the numbers finally come in. Call Out numbers determine whether or not a format (Pop/Rhythmic/Urban) will keep the song in heavy rotation.

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Mediabase Airplay
As of week ending 08/13/08: 33.942 million audience impressions with 6,868 spins (Rhythmic - 2639, Pop - 2236, Urban - 1806, Urban A/C - 75, Hot A/C - 88, A/C - 8, Alternative - 3, BET - 9, VH1 - 4).

Keep supporting Mariah! Please use our banner on top to vote, stream, request and download "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time."

Video Countdowns
• BET's 106 & Park: After being out for two days, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" re-entered the Top 10 countdown at #7 today!
• MTV's Total Request Live: Has yet to make the Top 10 videos.
• VH1's Top 20 Countdown: Now added to the voting roster.

Digital Downloads
On iTunes, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is currently at #57 on Pop 100, and #26 on Top Videos.

Radio Request Lines & Online Links
• Ryan Seacrest's AT40: Debuts at #40 on the AT40 chart this week. Request at (877) AT40-FAN (2840-326) or E-mail.
• Rick Dees Weekly Top 40: #33 on Top 40 Hit Radio. Send an e-mail to request.
• Rate The Music: Currently at #2 on Top 10 Songs at Rhythmic according to RateTheMusic.com raters! Take the surveys and give Mariah a high rating here!
• Open House Party: E-mail or call (800) 669-1010 during the show.
• XM Radio: Vote for the song here or call (866) 553-2020.
• Hollywood Hamilton's Weekend Top 30: Call (888) 77-TOP30 (86730) and say Mariah Carey "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" and then press the "#" key.
• 102.7 KIIS, Los Angeles, CA: Vote for the song on Jojo's Top 9@9.
• Z100 - New York, NY: Please keep requesting the song online, or call (800) 242-0100 or text "REQUEST Mariah Lovin U Long Time" to 55100. Also vote on Interactive 9@9.
• KC 101 - Hamden, CT: #7 on 11@7. Send your requests to brady@kc101.com or call (203) 230-1013.
• Hot 93.7 - Hartford, CT: #4 on 8@8. Request online.
• 101.5 WBNQ - Bloomington, IL: #30 Most Played, #31 on Top 30ish countdown of the week. Call (309) 828-1015 or request online.
• Peoria, IL: Power 92.3 - vote on 9@9, call (309) 674-9292 or request online. 98.5 Kiss - vote on Kiss Most Wanted by calling (309) 550-KISS (5477) or sending an email.

International Tidbits
• Australia: On Hot Hits' "Suggest New Music" located on the left sidebar, enter "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" and "Mariah Carey" to help it make The Hot Hits Chart.
• France: #20 on Hit Skyrock. Click on the link to vote!
• South Africa: Up 7 spots to #26 on Global Hot Hits chart on East Coast Radio's Archie & Thandy show. The song is New Music on 5FM. Give it a rating of 10 here!
• UK: #2 on MTV UK's The Base Chart Show. Vote here.

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I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time
MARIAH CAREY
Producers: Aldrin "DJ Toomp" Davis, Mariah Carey
Label: Island

Lady Mariah's third single from 11th album "E=MC2--following chart-topping "Touch My Body" and top 20 "Bye Bye"--energizes the beat following the previous pair of midtempo soul tracks. "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" offers a playful, beach-befitting groove, featuring a bright sample from DeBarge's "Stay With Me," lushly woven vocals and Carey's highs doting on fans with her sonic signature. T.I. joins the party with a rap that adds star power, if in a dated context. Beyond radio appeal, "Lovin'" is featured in an Indaba Music remix contest, with a $5,000 prize for the victor. Curiously, it garnered dubious acclaim as Carey's first single to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 as low as No. 100, but that's surely a temporary blip; it's already charted as her 45th entry on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In short order, "Long Time" will be blaring across formats, and radios, from coast to coast. --Chuck Taylor

Source: Billboard | WHATLG

The Australian hip-hop and R&B magazine Rhyme & Reason recently had the opportunity to chat with Cri$tyle 'The Ink' Johnson, the songwriter responsible for co-penning Mariah's smash hit "Touch My Body," along with several other cuts off E=MC² including; "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," "Cruise Control," "Side Effects," and "Heat."


Related Articles:
• JD & Mariah in Studio (May 5, 2008)
• MDJ Exclusive Interview with Cri$tyle (February 22, 2008)

Source: Rhyme & Reason | Bernard

New remixes of two E=MC² tracks, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" featuring LL Cool J, and "Side Effects" featuring Busta Rhymes have surfaced on the internet recently. These remixes, however, offer no new vocals from Mariah. Listen to 30-sec audio clips below.

"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" ft. LL Cool J

"Side Effects" ft. Busta Rhymes

Source: Max | Vag

Rapper T.I., who just finished working with Mariah Carey on her new music video, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," tells People that he enjoyed the experience with the singer. "She's a phenomenal talent," he says. "Extremely professional."

Source: People

Mediabase: As of week ending 07/26/08, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has registered 29.273 million audience impressions with 4,912 spins (Rhythmic - 2013, Urban - 1406, Pop - 1374, Urban A/C - 73, Hot A/C - 22, Alternative - 3, MTV - 1, BET - 18, VH1 - 2).

Radio & Online Tidbits
• Ryan Seacrest's AT40: Request at (877) AT40-FAN (2840-326) or E-mail. "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is this week's Top 40 Breakout song, rate it here!
• Rick Dees Weekly Top 40:: "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is this week's Sure Shot on Top 40 Hit Radio. Send an e-mail to request.
• Rate The Music: "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has now been added on Urban and Rhythmic surveys. It is currently at #10 on Top 10 Songs according to RateTheMusic.com raters! Take the surveys and give Mariah a high rating here!
• Hitz Radio: E-mail your requests.
• Open House Party: E-mail or call (800) 669-1010 during the show. Mariah will be calling in to the show tonight, be sure to tune in!
• XM Radio: Vote for the song here or call (866) 553-2020.
• 102.7 KIIS, Los Angeles, CA: #18 on the station's playlist. Vote for the song on Jojo's Top 9@9.
• Power 106, Los Angeles, CA: Moved up from #30 to #23 on the playlist. Vote on Top 4@4 and Top 7@7.
• KFSM 102.5, Sacramento, CA: #3 on Top 10 Requested Songs. Keep requesting: online or call (916) 766-5736.
• Z100 - New York, NY: The station has finally played "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" last Friday. Please keep requesting the song online, or call (800) 242-0100 or text "REQUEST I'll Be Lovin U Long Time" to 55100. Also vote on Interactive 9@9.
• 103.7 KISS, Milwaukee, WI: "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was the champion on last Friday's Kiss Kombat and will be up against new challenger DJ Laz's "Move Shake Drop" on Monday, July 28th. When the Kombat starts, call (414) 799-1037 to vote. Also vote on Top 8@8.

We would like to hear how "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is performing in your area, please e-mail us and let us know where Mariah is at on playlists/countdowns.

Keep supporting Mariah! Please use our banner on top to vote, stream, download, request for "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time."

• "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was at #1 in its 5th consecutive day on last Friday's 106 & Park's Top 10 Live! It, however, has yet to make TRL's Top 10 Videos and VH1's Top 20 Countdown. Let's keep on voting!

• At iTunes, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is currently at #60 on Top Pop Songs, and #8 on Top Music Videos.

International
• Australia: "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has been released to Australian radio. It is this week's #1 Hit Pick on the Australian Music Report.
• South Africa: Remains at #35 in its 2nd week on Global Hot Hits chart on East Coast Radio's Archie & Thandy show.
• UK: Galaxy Manchester 102 FM is now playing "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time." Request by calling 0161 832 0102 or by sending a text message to 82200. It is also on heavy rotation on The Box.

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As previously reported, Mariah will be visiting the MTV Studios in Times Square, New York to promote her new music video for "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" on Total Request Live on Tuesday, July 22nd. We want her biggest fans supporting her and you may even get the opportunity to meet her!

A limited number of tickets to the show will be available. To request tickets, e-mail trlcasting@mtvstaff.com with "Mariah Fan" in the subject. Please include your name, age, phone, and the number of tickets you would like. You must be 16-24 years old to be considered.

If you do not fit the age requirement, we still encourage fans of all ages to come to Times Square to support Mariah! Feel free to wear MC t-shirts, bring signs and anything else to show your love!

Source: MTV | MariahDailyJournal

Great job, everyone!

"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" took the #1 spot on today's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" countdown! The video's positions in the 6 days it has been on the countdown are as follows: 10 - Out - 4 - 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.

Here's a video of Rocsi and guest co-host, singer Mario announcing the new #1 video, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time."

Let's continue to vote and make sure that it remains at the top when Mariah visits the BET studios on Wednesday!

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Jasmine

Mariah will be stopping by MTV's TRL tomorrow, July 22nd! Tune in to MTV at 3pm ET/PT to watch. Mariah continues her appearances this week by stopping by BET's 106 & Park on Wednesday, July 23rd. Tune in to BET at 6pm ET/PT to watch.

On both shows Mariah will talk about the "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" video and letting her fans in on the latest scoop.

Source: MariahCarey.com

Here's how "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is faring at radio this week.

Mediabase (Week ending 07/20/08)
"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has registered 24.72 million audience impressions with 3,947 spins (Rhythmic - 1578, Urban - 1158, Pop - 1092, Urban A/C - 64, Hot A/C - 22, Alternative - 3, MTV - 14, BET - 13, VH1 - 3).

Its standings on the Mediabase charts for the week ending 02/20/08 are:
• Rhythmic - #30 (Last Week: #38)
• Urban - #26 (Last Week: #28)
• Pop - #37 (Last Week: #44)

Billboard/Nielsen BDS (Thru Saturday, 07/19/08)
On Hot 100 Airplay, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is the 4th biggest gainer at #56 (+4.1 million audience impressions) and on R&B Airplay, it is at #40. The song's final positions on both airplay charts will be available later this week.

Radio & Records (Week ending 07/20/08)
• Rhythmic - Mariah soars 36-27 as "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" takes second place on the Most Increased Plays tally (up 445). Stations playing: KSFM +50, WJJS +36, WKHT +34, KKFR +31, KVEG +22, KPRR +21, WRCL +18, XHTO +18, WRED +18, KISV +17

• Urban - "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is up 4 spots to #25, +248 in plays.

• Pop - Mariah extends her lead for most CHR/Top 40 appearances as "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" opens at No. 39. The track is her 28th chart hit, two more than runner-up Madonna has accumulated.

Radio & Online Tidbits
• Ryan Seacrest's AT40: Request at (877) AT40-FAN (2840-326) or E-mail.
• Rick Dees Weekly Top 40:: E-mail
• Hitz Radio: E-mail
• Open House Party: E-mail or call (800) 669-1010.
• XM Radio: Vote for the song here or call (866) 553-2020.
• Rate The Music: This website is used by radio stations to determine what people like. Joining their survey panel is a way to ensure that "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has great call out when the numbers finally come in. Call Out numbers determine whether or not a format (Pop/Rhythmic/Urban) will keep the song in heavy rotation. You can do surveys every single day, and whenever "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" comes up, give it a 100% rating! Sign up here now!
• 102.7 KIIS, Los Angeles, CA: Jojo's Top 9@9, click here to vote.
• Power 106, Los Angeles, CA: Currently at #30 on the playlist. Vote for the song on Top 4@4 and Top 7@7.
• WBNQ 101.5, Bloomington, IL: This station compiles a daily list of its most played songs. "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was #87 yesterday but fell off the top 100 today. Please call (309) 828-1015; and sign up and rate the song here.
• B96, Chicago, IL: The song is currently at #15 on the station's Top 20 Songs. Request at (312) 591-9696.
• KISS FM, Peoria, IL: #7 last night on Most Wanted list (compiled at 7pm Central). Call (309) 550-5477 or e-mail to help the song out!
• Power 92.3, Peoria, IL: The song hasn't made the 9@9 countdown yet. Call (309) 674-9292 between 7pm-9pm CT to get your request in.
• Hot 97, New York, NY: #15 on Top Songs. Request at (800) 223-9797 or E-mail.
• Power 105.1, New York, NY: #8 on playlist. Request online or text "REQUEST I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" to 41051.
• Z100 - New York, NY: "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" has yet to be played on the station. NY residents, please request the song online, or call (800) 242-0100 or text "REQUEST I'll Be Lovin U Long Time" to 55100.

We would like to hear how "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is performing in your area, please e-mail us and let us know where Mariah is at on playlists/countdowns, etc.

Keep supporting Mariah! Please use our banner on top to vote, stream, download, request for "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time."

• The video was at #2 last Friday on 106 & Park's Top 10 countdown. Its positions since its debut on Friday, July 11th are as follows: 10 - Out - 4 - 5 - 3 - 2.

• "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" got the VH1 Spotlight on last Saturday's Top 20 Countdown. You can download a video of the premiere here.

• On iTunes, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is currently at #64 on Top 100 Pop Songs, and #6 on Top Music Videos.

Below are avatars, flyers, banners and signatures that you can use to promote "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time." Many thanks to Casey for making them!

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MariahCarey.com and Indaba Music, the leading music collaboration website and online community for musicians, are teaming up to bring you the hottest remix contest ever - The Mariah Remix Contest! Beginning today, professionals and amateurs alike will be able to remix Mariah's newest hit single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time."

Throughout her career, Mariah's music has been remixed by some of the hottest producers in the game. From David Morales and P. Diddy, to Junior Vasquez, Jermaine Dupri and DJ Clue, Mariah's remixes have been some of the biggest hits of her career. Now it's your turn to remix Mariah - be heard by millions of people around the globe, and if you can impress our panel of industry judges, take home serious cash and earn "flantastic" cred in both the Remix and www.MariahCarey.com communities. You can download the instrument stems (vocals, bass, keys, and more) for free at www.indabamusic.com/mariahremix, and start remixing today!

The top ten remixes, as selected by you, the fans, will be judged by a panel of industry heavy hitters, including the co-executive producer of E=MC², Mark Sudack, and Kerri Mason, dance columnist from Billboard Magazine. The grand prize package will include 5,000 cash, the winning remix posted on Mariah's official website, record label's website, MySpace, and more. The second prize winner will receive a complete Protools LE recording system, courtesy of Sweetwater.com. All ten finalists will win a signed copy of E=MC².

Best of all, with Indaba Music, remixing is easy! Play around with the virtual mixer, and once you get the hang of it, record your own harmonies, spit a verse, add a guitar solo, or add a dance beat. You can even collaborate with any of the 60,000+ musicians in Indaba Music's online network!

Not up to make your own remix? Stop by MariahCarey.com and grab a widget to enjoy the remixes created by your fellow fans, all from the comfort of your own online profile. Want to support your fellow Lambs? Head to the Message Boards to share your favorites.

Enter the Mariah Remix Contest by August 28th for your chance to win.

Source: MariahCarey.com

Professionals and amateurs alike will have the chance to remix the third single from Mariah Carey's platinum-plus album "E=MC2" via a contest hosted on a startup social network Web site for musicians, Billboard has learned.

Starting July 15, the complete stems of "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," from Carey's Island release, will be made available to the members of Indaba Music, an online community for aspiring and established producers and artists.

"Mariah is the queen of the remix," manager Mark Sudack says, citing the pop star's work with dance producers like David Morales -- for whom she resang the vocals of 1993's "Dreamlover" -- and Junior Vasquez, as well as hip-hop greats like Sean "Diddy" Combs, DJ Clue, Ol' Dirty Bastard and the Lox. "This contest is a way for her to continue being a pioneer in the remix world, potentially finding a new sound, a new power, a new energy in the online space, as opposed to just the go-to producers of the moment."

The contest involves elements of fan voting, user-generated content and social networking. Entrants must join Indaba by creating a profile and can then download the song stems, work on their mix and submit it via the site by August 26. The Indaba community will pick its 10 favorite mixes via online voting. Three judges -- including Sudack, who co-executive-produced "E=MC2" -- will then select the winner. The producer of the winning mix will receive $5,000, be designated as Carey's No. 1 MySpace friend for four weeks and possibly have his or her work released.

The contest is more than just a unique way to promote the single, according to Sudack. "It's a marketing tool as much as it is a contest," he says. "But nowadays all you need is a laptop and a drum machine, and you have all the equipment that you need to go and make something that's hot and sounds special. There's so much potential talent out there that's untapped. You could have the next Jermaine Dupri sitting in a room somewhere, and he's got all the talent and all this genius with just no options to connect the dots."

Source: Reuters

Mariah is moving swiftly on to single number three from her generally very impressive E=MC2 album.

It's called 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' and it ticks all the boxes for a modern-day Mariah smash. Mid-tempo R&B beat? Check. Gushingly romantic lyrics? You betcha. Guest appearance from a trendy rapper? Yup, here's T.I. for ya! And she's nice and restrained with the old vocals too.

Original it ain't, but 'Long Time' does have that touch of class that 'Bye Bye' seemed to lack. It's also got a definite Kanye West feel to it, which makes sense seeing as it was co-produced by DJ Toomp, who contributed to West's Graduation album. The UK release date is September 1.

Source: Digital Spy UK

Mariah will be live on stage to perform tracks from her new album, E=MC² in a Mini-Concert at Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s outdoor studio stage located at the El Capitan Entertainment Center, 6840 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California on Thursday, July 31st.

Tickets to the show can be requested at 1iota.com. Doors open at 6:15 PM.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights, 12:05/11:05c on ABC.

Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

From Radio & Records:
Mariah Carey earns Most Increased Plays with the third single from E=MC², as "I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time" debuts at No. 38. The song, featured in the Adam Sandler flick "You Don't Mess With the Zohan," grows by 365 spins and becomes her 31st chart hit. Among women, only Mary J. Blige has more in the Urban tally's 15-year history (39).

MARIAH CAREY - I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time (Island/IDJMG) +365
Stations playing:
WZHT +27, WGZB +23, WAMO +19, WDHT +19, WQOK +18, KBFB +14, WWPR +14, WZFX +13, WRBJ +12, KOPW +12

Note: Radio & Records Airplay Charts figures are based on preliminary data for the week ending Sunday, July 6th. It should be noted that the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart uses a Wednesday-Tuesday airplay week, while this report uses a Monday-Sunday week. Official Billboard chart positions will be published later this week.

Source: Radio&Records | MariahDailyJournal

Video: Mariah Carey [ft. T.I.]: "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"
In which Mariah Carey rides a dolphin and looks good doing it. The song's laidback beat, syncopated piano, occasional ascending strings, and pleasant T.I. verse make "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" a pretty perfect roller rink jam, and that's not even mentioning the fact that Carey hilariously makes a catchy chorus out of a reference to the "me so horny" line from Full Metal Jacket. At the very least, it's a nice breather in between repeat listens of "Love in This Club".

Source: Pitchfork Media

BURKE'S BEST BET
MARIAH CAREY
"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"
(Island/IDJMG)

Summertime is here and MC is heating things up again with her third single from, E=MC2. The tempo-driven "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was a track that we first picked when we heard the album and it's even better now with the addition of a new re-mix featuring Hip-Hop star T.I. It's a total "groove record" whose retro feel is a breath of fresh air for a format that often puts more emphasis on beats and not necessarily melody. This MC track has both and is sure to connect with MC's core fans and beyond. BET ON IT!

Source: Bob Burke - FMQB

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Below are avatars (100x100) and signatures (500x215) that you can use in forums you visit or in your e-mails to let your friends know that Mariah's new single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," is now out!





Special thanks to Ed for making the avatars and signatures; and to Can for the banners on top of the page.

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Todd Martens of the LA Times Blogs gives a look at some of the more notable releases of late 2007 and the first half of 2008, and how they may fare come Grammy time. Below is his write-up for Mariah's E=MC²:

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The music video for Mariah's 3rd single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" featuring a guest appearance from T.I. premiered on BET's 106 & Park last night. You can download a video file, available in 3 formats, below.








"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" ft T.I. Video Premiere, 106 & Park, July 3, 2008
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Mariah's new music video for her 3rd single off E=MC², "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" featuring T.I., premiered on Yahoo! Music earlier today. The video was shot in Oahu, Hawaii in early June by director Chris Applebaum. It will premiere on TV on BET's 106 & Park today at 6:00pm ET.

Please continue streaming the video online only at Yahoo! and AOL. Billboard has expanded its Hot 100 formula to include weekly streamed and on-demand music data from these two prominent sources of online music.

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The music video to "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" will be premiering on BET's 106 & Park this Thursday, July 3 at 6:00pm ET/PT and on Yahoo! Music at midnight on the same day! Make sure to tune in!

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The new remix to Mariah's third single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" featuring T.I., is now available at iTunes. Download now!

The Remix can also be purchased at Zune and Amazon.

According to Mediabase, as of week ending June 30th, the song has so far registered an impressive 7.137 million in audience impressions with 628 spins! Call your radio stations today and request "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"!

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The official site, MariahCarey.com, has just released a photo of the official CD cover for Mariah's 3rd single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time." Check it out to your right!

Make sure to request plays of both the original and the remix versions from your local radio stations today! The song will officially impact radio on Tuesday, July 1st.

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T.I. Buys Mariah Expensive Luggage

Mariah Carey feat. T.I.
"I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" (Remix)
By Ryan Dombal, Rating:

A couple months ago, we named "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" (IBLULT) the best track on MC's recent E=MC² album and while this new remix doesn't necessarily make it that much better, we'll never complain about a breezy T.I. verse. The rapper is in "My Love" guest shot mode here, offering his lady expensive gifts (though we're pretty sure Mariah can buy her own Louis Vuitton). Still, the beat -- produced by T.I. buddy DJ Toomp-- is the star: perfect for your top-down beach drives and/or the soundtrack to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Mariah is in a pure pop mood, keeping her trademark vocal runs in check while sticking close to the melody. A late, great entry into the Song of the Summer Sweepstakes.

Source: Blender Blog | Eddie Morales | Caio | Jasmine

A day-by-day account of the filming of Mariah's music video to her new single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" in Hawaii by Tim Ryan.

Sunday, June 8
Mariah Carey had a busy day. After keeping her production crew waiting some four hours Sunday she finally arrived in Portlock from the Paul Mitchell Estate in Lanikai to shoot a portion of her music video at the cliffside home of Rob Burns who founded the surf company Local Motion. Problem is Carey had a personal trailer waiting for her at the elementary school in Koko Head where she was to have her hair, makeup and costuming done. The diva's makeup and costumes had to be driven to the cliffside location where she was made up. Filming was completed around sunset and Carey was whisked back to Lanikai where she partied with friends until around 11 p.m. She then was driven to Hawaiian Adventures Water Park for more filming. That shoot lasted to 5 a.m.

Monday, June 9
Today's filming is also at night but at Sea Life Park. If the video is not completed today Carey and accompany will return to SLP tomorrow. Husband Nick Cannon, who arrived Saturday evening, stopped by Tiffany's in Waikiki in a limousine and with a bodyguard on his way to Lanikai to buy his bride some jewelry. Notable security company Private Security owned by Charlie Long has had three guards protecting Carey and company during the shoot. The couple have settled into the Kahala Resort for a few days.

Tuesday, June 10
Mariah Carey pulled another all nighter last night at Sea Life Park where she filmed the remainder of her music video until about 4 a.m. The diva arrived just before 5 p.m. in a white gown. Park security made a sweep of the grounds to make sure visitors were out of the park at the 5 p.m. closing time. Despite the security someone caught most of the filming on a hand held HD camera. Part of the video has Carey on the small island in the dolphin pool. Now that the filming is over Carey and her husband Nick Cannon are enjoying a brief honeymoon at the Kahala Resort.

Source: Tim Ryan's Reel Hawaii | HoneyBaer | Jayden

Photo #1 in People.com's StarTracks gallery.

BATHING BEAUTY
Mariah Carey dries off -- with a little help from husband Nick Cannon -- while filming the video for her new single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" in Oahu, Hawaii, on Monday.

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According to All Access, the biggest radio industry information source, Mariah's new single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" is scheduled to impact Top 40/Mainstream, Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover and Urban radio stations on Tuesday, July 1st.

Although All Access gets its data directly from the record labels, please consider this a tentative date until an official announcement is made.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Mariah to the Second Power
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We all know what pop diva Mariah Carey's first power is: her five-octave vocal range that could raise the ceiling.

But, what about her second power?

The vocal powerhouse's eleventh and latest studio album 'E=MC2', was titled with a play on Einstein's famous mass-energy equivalence formula. The full title of the album expands to 'Emancipation equals Mariah Carey to the second power'.

And we're making a not-so-wild guess here, but her second 'power' could just refer to her songwriting.

Not unlike previous albums, the 38-year-old songstress has written or co-written all the songs on her album, and the lyrics might just be powerful and heartfelt enough to trigger tears.

"The album has a lot of ballads and a lot of very personal songs," Mariah told Channel NewsAsia when she was in Japan recently for the MTV Video Music Awards.

Perhaps the most personal song would be her second single 'Bye Bye', which she wrote after her father passed away from cancer. But the singer also said that the song is universal and is extended to anyone who has lost a loved one.

"A lot of lines in that song are completely personal in terms of my father... I lost my father to cancer" she said.

"A lot of my friends have lost people who were very close to them in their lives and they have been with me so in a way I also wrote it for my friends, I wrote it for myself, and I wrote it for whoever who gets the album, listens to the song, gets the message, and needs it.

"The lyrics go 'Everyday life goes on, I wish I could talk to you for a while, I wish I could try to find a way not to cry...' So it's like my regular life is still going on and that's where we keep our act together and make it okay.

"There are still happy times but there are moments when you reflect on losing people or people you miss and you have to deal with that."

Apart from lost love, Mariah also wrote about new found love. The songbird and her actor beau Nick Cannon were recently married in the Bahamas, and she said tracks on the album reflect their love although they were written before the couple got together.

"I didn't write this album when we were together but it seems like that now so I feel like everything falls into place for a reason," Mariah explained.

"There are just some things that are meant to be and I believe in that. I think people have always felt that it's an unrealistic goal to meet someone and really have a true connection with him, but its not. Anything is possible if you believe in it and you really, really have faith.

"This is how my life has always been, whether it's good times or bad times, things happen for a reason and you get through them in order to get to better places. And that's my philosophy about life."

And the diva is back at the top of the charts, where she belongs. 'E=MC2' debuted at first place on the Billboard 200, with more than 463, 000 copies sold and making it the biggest opening week sales in her career.

The album stayed at at the top spot for two consecutive weeks and first single 'Touch My Body' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

"The album is very personal... so to incorporate my name into the title in that way was kind of a wink and a smile," said the singer. "This album is a lot of fun... MC is my nickname so it's kind of like Mariah Carey to the second power. Just jokes, but we might as well have a good time with (the album)."

Source: Channel NewsAsia

Below are high-quality photos of Mariah at the video shoot for her new single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," in Hawaii on Sunday, June 8, 2008.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

MariahDailyJournal is able to confirm that the rapper T.I. will be featured in a remix to "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time," Mariah's third single off her new album, E=MC². A very reliable source tells us that T.I. has joined Mariah in Hawaii to film the video to the song.

Further details about the collaboration will be provided as soon as they become available. No set release date has been determined at this time.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

As previously reported, in the press conference for E=MC² at The Peninsula Tokyo Monday, June 2nd, Mariah confirmed that her next single will be "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time." Listen to an audio clip from Ritcher's (Universal China) interview with Mariah in which she talks about the video to the song.

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[Chris Applebaum's most recent work includes directing music videos for Rihanna ("Umbrella"), Mary J. Blige ("Just Fine") and Jonas Brothers ("SOS"); and television commercials for Old Spice, Carl's Jr., Cover Girl, Hugo Boss. He received MTV's 2007 Video of the Year Award for Rihanna's "Umbrella."]

In more news from the Chinese press, according to reports from Apple Daily Hong Kong and Apple Daily Taiwan, Mariah was late for 7 hours to the press conference at The Peninsula Tokyo. She was scheduled to be there at 5:00pm but didn't show up until midnight. The photo call only lasted for 20 seconds and each journalist could only ask one question. Mariah said she will go to Hawaii to shoot the music video to "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" but Nick won't be going with her but will meet her there a few days later. Mariah said originally she wanted to invite Nick Cannon to be in the "Touch My Body" video but couldn't make it in the end. She plans on having kids but not now because she is planning to tour.

Below are more photos from the press conference, and scans from the Chinese newspapers, Oriental Daily and The Sun.

Source: Ritcher | MariahDailyJournal

Mariah held a press conference for her new album, E=MC² at The Peninsula Tokyo on Monday, June 2nd. The event, which included a photo call and interviews, was attended by media representatives from all parts of Asia.

According to the Chinese fans, who got to attend the press conference through the Universal Hong Kong's "Touch My Mimi" contest, Mariah apparently announced that "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" will be the 3rd single and that its music video will be filmed in Hawaii this week.

Below are photos of Mariah from the press conference at The Peninsula Tokyo, courtesy of Ritcher from MariahCN.com.


And here are pictures, taken by Steve, from the June 1st Fan Meeting at Venus Fort, Tokyo.

Source: Ritcher | Bernard | MariahCN.com | Steve

Mariah, in a recent interview, has mentioned that "Love Story" will be the next single from her new album, E=MC². But Entertainment Weekly and Essence are coming up with different songs.

Entertainment Weekly, May 23rd Issue
Summer Music Heats Up
What we know about summer: You'll sweat, you'll get a sunburn, and you'll hear one song over and over. Which one?



Essence, June 2008 Issue
Summer Music HotList
This time of year, everything's just a little hotter and a little sexier--especially the music scene. So when the temperature rises, the days grow long, and the nights simmer with whispered promises, we listen for the sounds that set us free.

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New York Landmark To Shine in Lavender, Pink and White in Honor of a Great New Yorker and her #1 album E=MC2

Source: The Island Def Jam Music Group via PR Newswire

• Mariah Carey crowns the Billboard 200 for a sixth time as "E=MC2" starts atop the tally with 463,000 -- her biggest opening week. It's also the highest sales week of the year, surpassing the 375,000 start of Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" in February. Finally, "E=MC2" marks the best opening week for any album since Mary J. Blige's "Growing Pains" started with 629,000.

• Carey is now tied with fellow divas Madonna and Janet Jackson for the second most No. 1 albums among female artists. Only queen bee Barbra Streisand, with eight, is ahead of the pack.

• "E=MC2" is the eighth debut at No. 1 in as many weeks on the fast-moving Billboard 200. It follows penthouse-bows from Jackson, Alan Jackson, Rick Ross, Danity Kane, Day26, George Strait and Leona Lewis.

• Carey's last album, "The Emancipation of Mimi," also landed at No. 1 in its premier week, moving 404,000. "Mimi" spent two weeks atop the chart, was the best-selling album in the United States in 2005 and has shifted 5.8 million units total... This is the first time Carey has scored back-to-back No. 1 albums since "Daydream" and "Butterfly" reached the top in 1995 and 1997.

• Collectively, Carey's albums have sold 50 million copies in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales data in 1991. She's the third-biggest-selling albums artist in the SoundScan era, trailing only Garth Brooks (67.8 million) and the Beatles (56.2 million).

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• Mariah hits 2008 high, outsells rest of top 10 combined (USA Today)

Source: Billboard

Mariah Carey's E=MC2 Album Enters at #1, on Career-High First Week Soundscan Sales of 463,000!!!

'TOUCH MY BODY' - HER 18th #1 HIT, AND 79th CAREER WEEK AT #1 - SETS HISTORIC CHART RECORD, SURPASSING ELVIS PRESLEY's 17 #1's, AND TYING HIS ALL-TIME HIGH 79 WEEKS AT #1

'Bye Bye' is next - impacts at Pop, Rhythmic and Urban radio formats and is #1 most added across the board

APRIL 25th ON ABC TV: Mariah returns to Good Morning America for traffic-stopping live outdoor concert at New York City's Times Square

An unprecedented pre- and post-release campaign -- including appearances on NBC's Saturday Night Live, MTV's The Hills, BET's concert special, FOX's IDOL Gives Back and American Idol, and The Oprah Winfrey Show -- maximized exposure for international superstar Mariah Carey and her current smash hits, the #1 "Touch My Body" and #1 most added "Bye Bye," resulting in a massive #1 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart for E=MC2 (in stores April 15th), weighing in with first week Soundscan sales of 463,000 units. E=MC2 also debuts #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart and #1 on the Top Digital albums chart (Mariah's first-ever #1 digital album debut with over 50,000 scanned!). E=MC2 represents the biggest first week debut of Mariah's career!!!

"Mariah's an inspiration, the true definition of a star," said Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. "She continues to amaze us with every incredible new album she creates. Now Mariah has added another plateau of success to what has become her virtually unapproachable track record on charts around the world. She proves beyond a doubt that with talent, ambition, and sheer force of will, all things are possible."

TV appearances continue this Friday, April 25th on ABC, when Mariah returns to Good Morning America for a live outdoor concert with New York's Times Square as her backdrop. Three years to the month since she first shut down traffic outside GMA's studios on 44th Street to celebrate the release week of The Emancipation Of Mimi, Mariah will once again welcome thousands of fans to the event, slated between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. She then hurries uptown for a guest appearance on Live with Regis & Kelly.

Mariah reached an historic career achievement earlier this month when "Touch My Body" became her 18th #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 - surpassing one of the most enduring chart records in Billboard history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's. "Touch My Body"'s two weeks at the top marked Mariah's 78th and 79th cumulative career weeks at #1, which tied Elvis' long-standing all-time high of 79 weeks at #1, as calculated in Billboard. At the same time, Mariah is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 50 years of the Hot 100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits.

"Touch My Body" took over the #1 spot with an all-time record-setting 286,000 debut week on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart. The video, directed by feature filmmaker Brett Ratner, and featuring a cameo by Jack McBrayer (30 Rock's Kenneth Parcell), stays in rotation on VH1, VH1 Soul, BET and 106 & Park, and FUSE; as well as #1 at Yahoo Music Video. "Touch My Body" also topped the AOL video charts for several weeks.

Clear Channel Online played a major part in the Mariah Carey promotion, simultaneously launching "Touch My Body" as it went to radio. The song was played over 400,000 times in one week and debuted at #1 on the On-Demand Chart. Tracks from E=MC2 were also featured in Clear Channel's Sneak Peak promotion a week before the album was released.

"Bye Bye" impacted across-the-board at Pop, Rhythmic, and Urban radio formats on Monday, April 21 and is #1 most added across the board.

Leading up to the release of E=MC2, "Touch My Body" was one of two songs (along with "Migrate") that were performed by Mariah last month on NBC's Saturday Night Live, hosted by Jonah Hill, the show to be re-run on May 3rd. Earlier this month, Mariah gave a special performance of "Touch My Body" and "We Belong Together" after the season premiere of the MTV reality series, "The Hills." The episode set a year-to-date record as the highest rated telecast on cable TV.

On April 9th, Mariah joined an all-star cast for the second annual "IDOL Gives Back" two-hour TV special, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. The following Monday, April 14th, Mariah appeared as special guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, chatting with the host and performing "Bye Bye." The next day, as E=MC2 was released, Mariah began a two-night stint on American Idol, serving as musical mentor to that week's finalists on night one, and performing "Bye Bye" on night two.

"Touch My Body" was produced by Mariah Carey, C. "Tricky" Stewart, and fellow Island Def Jam artist The-Dream. Other guest producers joining Mariah on E=MC2 include Jermaine Dupri, DJ Toomp, Stargate, Will I Am, Bryan Michael Cox, Nate "Danjahandz" Hills and James Poyser. The album is executive produced by Mariah Carey and Antonio "LA" Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.

The 11th studio album of her career, E=MC2 follows-up The Emancipation Of Mimi, Mariah's worldwide 10 million selling #1 album, which generated three Grammy awards (including Best Contemporary R&B Album), two #1 singles, and countless more honors during its 18-month stay on the charts. Released April 12, 2005, Mimi was an industry phenomenon for the mega-platinum award-winning superstar. Soundscan's biggest-selling album of the year, it brought total sales of Mariah's albums, singles and videos to over 160 million worldwide, making her the top-selling female recording artist in history.

Source: IDJ via PR Newswire

Hits Daily Double (HDD) collects sales reports from music retailers and builds a weekly sales chart based on these reports. This week, after a final tally, they report Mariah's E=MC² is the #1 selling CD with 475,607 copies sold. According to the HDD chart, the #2 CD sold 90,485 copies this week.

The HDD report is not official and should only be used as an estimate/approximation for the amount of copies the album's sold and its position on the chart. The official SoundScan numbers and the Billboard position will be released tomorrow.

Source: Hits Daily Double

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Mariah made an appearance last night at the Hard Rock Cafe in Universal City Walk, Los Angeles to promote her new album, E=MC².

Upon arrival at the Hard Rock Cafe at around 7:00pm, Mariah proceeded to a private room where a donation ceremony was held. She donated the Rhinestone Microphone and Microphone Stand she used on Oprah, Idol Gives Back and on American Idol to Hard Rock Cafe's world famous memorabilia collection. Following the ceremony, Mariah walked the purple carpet and posed for photographs. She was then led to a mounted stage across the Hard Rock Cafe where the CD signing event took place.

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Thousands of fans came out to support and celebrate the release of Mariah's new album. Close friend & rapper Da Brat and actor Nick Cannon (co-starring in the "Bye Bye" music video) were also there to lend their support.

At around 11pm, fans from the left side of the stage kept the event festive by singing Mariah's songs. Mariah was loving it! The video on right shows Mariah singing along to "Love Story" and "Touch My Body."

The signing event ended at around 2:00am.

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Danielle
Finally at around eight p.m., the doors to the Hard Rock opened to a fury of lens flashes, as first Mariah's long time friend and collaborator Da Brat practically skated down the carpet; she walked so fast. Mariah was ushered out by a swarm of security, publicist, and her manager Benny Medina. She didn't stop to offer interviews, but she did turn and pose in all directions every few feet her so. And though the sun had set, she donned her trademark tinted sunglasses. Perhaps it was because she was tired or perhaps just to go with her ensemble (black on black), but whatever the case, after the week she's had, who could blame her?

The line of fans snaked around the Hard Rock and up to the second floor walkways, but Mariah calmly sat and signed CD after CD. Some fans brought gifts; others brought signs; but all came prepared with a message of how much Mariah means to them, and as they inched closer after hours of waiting, it was blatantly obvious just how many (and how much) she has touched men and women (and girls and boys) all over the world.

Michael
During the entire signing she not only signed the presented item, but she constantly acknowledged everyone in her audience singing along to her music in the background, or commenting back to people. Beside her was Da Brat and some friends welcoming and commenting to the people. After about 11pm, Mariah was expressing how festive things are as Benny Medina her manager constantly promoted new mixes to the audience, the fans began singing to Mariah as she would sing along and waving and grooving to her songs. We yelled how we are going oldskool and Mariah replied, 'Sing Always Be My Baby, that always makes me happy.' We go singing Always be My Baby, then Touch My Body, then Cruise Control. During Cruise Control, Da Brat came out and sang with the crowd. It was such a wonderful night, I wanna thank Mariah for being real and dedicated to her fans. She loved my shirt of the albums and stated how she wanted the shirt but they wouldn't let her use her images, I then responded that i got the images from her show. She was impressed by the fans, their comments, tattoos and so forth. It was a dream come true!

Mikey
Me and my cousin drove down to Universal Citywalk and arrived at 2:30pm. We had checked in at the FYE booth for getting our wristbands. At 5:30pm, the line wrapped up around 4 stairways to the overpass of the entrance to the car parking lot. Unfortunately, that was where I would start my time of waiting to meet Mariah. My cousin would be down in the pit where all the action would start. Observing the atmosphere, I wanted to see what all the Mariah fans were about. Words to describe her fans: creative, chaotic, and diverse. The craziest thing I saw a person bring to the line of the signing was the hood of their car. The security were very professional and calm. And the waiting started. Mariah was scheduled to arrive at 6pm but was 2 hours late. The line would move in small pace movements. The citywalk was entertaining the crowds by playing her new album E=MC² on repeat. At 11pm, I was feeling so many emotions at the same time: hungry, nervous, and chilly. I was still having great doubts about having time to meet her before she leaves.

At 12am, Citywalk lights are still on but the music is off. The walkways are empty with just a huddled crowd of Stand Bys waiting to be seen by Mariah. I was at the home stretch. Da Brat was walking around taking pictures and signing autographs. I was ready to approach the stage as my heart was pounding so freakin' hard. I was at the stairs where security confiscated the items. Still this is my second time meeting Mariah but this was a little bit more personal. She was staring dead right at me. One word to describe her is: FLAWLESS. Her body and face is in tip-top shape. I told her like goober: "Words cannot express how much I love you and how much you mean to me." The reply: "Thank You" in her Mimi voice. The seconds were over and it was called a night. Overall, the experience was a long wait but well worth it. I feel like I was a little lucky though because I still could have gotten the cut and sent home. It felt like an audition. Luck of the draw. But I would say memorable night overall. Mariah fan for life!

Albert
I couldn't see Mariah from where I was at, and as I got closer to the stage confetti began shooting out. The security checked our wristbands 3 times, and they asked me to pull out the album poster. I was struggling to get it out, and I walked up the stairs, the security told me, "No cameras," so i put it in my pocket. I was next and I was trying to open the poster when they said, "You're up," and I just handed the closed poster to her, I thought she was going to sign the closed part of the poster, but she literally opened the whole poster up and spread it out. I was going to hand her the album so she could sign the front and it'd be easier, but her security said, "One thing only!" and I remembered from the perfume signing that I forgot to tell Mariah my name, so i said, "Hi, I'm Albert!" and she nodded and mouthed a, "yes and hi," and her security on my left said, "No names, no names!" and I was going to ask Mariah a question but since there were over 1,000 people there, there wasn't any time, and it was so loud with all the music and fans screaming. I told her, "Thank you for helping me to keep going." and she mouthed, "Aww, thank you." She handed me the album poster, and as I was walking down I kept looking in her eyes, and I'll never forget her eyes, behind her sparkly sunglasses. I could see her still looking in my eyes as I was going down the steps, and I'm amazed I didn't fall down the stairs but when I looked into her eyes I saw her and her past, she's very deep, and I think she saw the same in me. I went down the stairs and scooped some confetti and put in an envelope I had.

That same week she had done appearances on Oprah in Chicago, and American Idol in LA. Back and forth on those planes must be exhausting and then to come out and meet over 1,000 fans. I give her a lot of credit. Noone in the industry today works that hard. She deserves all the fame and her spot at #1. What an adventure I truly had.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

On behalf of MariahDaily.com and her fans worldwide, we would like to wish Mariah a huge congratulations on the release of her 11th studio album E=MC²! Well worth the three year wait since her record breaking The Emancipation of Mimi, this CD has already been delighting audiences with the catchy "Touch My Body." The song recently topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts (Emancipated 18th! Yaaay!), making it her 18th number one single and beating Elvis Presley's record, making her second only to The Beatles.

That was just the beginning. Mariah's second single, the powerful ballad "Bye Bye" is already making waves on radio and iTunes following her emotional performance on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday and American Idol on Wednesday.

Mariah has co-written and co-produced every song on the album which is already being referred to as her best (Blender: "E=MC² is Carey's most-fun album, and her best."). Joined by producers like Danja, Stargate, The-Dream, Swizz Beats and DJ Toomp, previous collaborators Bryan Michael Cox, James Poyser and long time friend Jermaine Dupri, the album varies from heavy hip-hop beats to sweet pop tunes, soulful R&B ballads and a closing track that shames no gospel artist.

Mariah gives us a look into her personality through the songs - from the personal lyrics of "Side Effects" to the haunting "I Wish You Well", the universal anthem that is "Bye Bye", the fun and playful "Touch My Body", the flirtatious "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" and the edgy sarcasm of "Thanx 4 Nothin'".

All that before getting to the brilliant vocal layering of "Last Kiss", the clever use of vocoder in "Migrate", the beautiful backing vocals in "Love Story", the addictive singing style in "O.O.C." and the always breathtaking melodies and vocals in the entire album.


• Mariah on the title, E=MC²: The name of the album is E=MC² which is pretty funny because I failed Remedial Math and I can barely add [laughs] so it's kind of like you know a little bit of a joke there and poking fun at myself but it also has a lot to do with the fact the last album, The Emancipation of Mimi, would be the "E" Emancipation equals I guess we can explain it by saying Emancipation equals Mariah Carey to the second power so it's kind of like you know, it's kind of one of those things that I'm having a good time with but it also really represents just feeling free and making music that makes me happy.

• This album is truly a labor of love for Mariah. She started writing for it shortly after wrapping up Mimi and has been recording it for the past 9 months. She says: "These past two albums, Mimi and this new album E=MC², are really representative of the true me, and having fun and taking things not too seriously, yet also being able to reveal a lot of who I really am to the world, which is not an easy thing to do."

• Mariah collaborated with a few female writers on this album: Crystal "Cri$tyle" Johnson ("Cruise Control", "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time", "Side Effects", "Touch My Body"), Maryann Tatum ("I Wish You Well") and Da Brat ("O.O.C.") who all helped crafting these songs from a female point of view.

• Two additional songs: "Heat" and "4Real4Real" (ft. Da Brat) are available on international editions of the album. Click here to order the UK version (15 tracks and backcover with photo) and here to order the Japanese version (16 tracks).

• During Mariah's appearance on the Oprah show, she talked about how she had to rush the album "Thank You" notes because the schedule for the album's pressing was very tight. She also told fans that the booklet was supposed to have more pictures in it but "someone messed up".


This album is too good for just one edition, right? Luckily for all us Mariah fans out there, there are several editions with all kinds of Mariah goodies in stores;

THE STANDARD EDITION
This edition comes with fourteen brand-new Mariah tracks and is sure to please any fan. It's available for $9.97 on Amazon.

THE DELUXE EDITION
This edition comes in an exclusive digipack and comes with a fold-out poster and an iPod skin to show off your love for Mariah. It's available for $12.99 on Amazon.

THE GREEN EDITION
Environmentally conscious lamb? Pick up the Wal-Mart "green" version of the CD, printed on biodegradable paper and packaged with seeds you can plant. You'll also get 3 free downloads from Napster. This edition is available for $13.88 on Wal-Mart.

THE DIGITAL EDITION
Download the digital version on iTunes and treat yourself to Mariah's new music in just a few minutes. Plus, you'll also get some stunning digital art from the album! It's available for $10.99 on iTunes.

In addition, many exclusive "Touch My Body" remixes are now available on iTunes:
• Remix ft. The-Dream & Rick Ross
• Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit
• Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Club Remix
• Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Dub
• Craig C Club Remix
• Craig C Dub
• Subkulcha Remix


If you're like us, you probably have your copy (or copies) already and want to convince everyone else to get one too. Spread the love with the avatars, wallpapers, banners and flyers below, courtesy of Jeramiah and Bernard!






Helpful Links
• Album Lyrics
• Album Reviews: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7

Videos
• Mariah's Soundcheck Session
• Comcast Exclusive: Mariah Records Album In Studio
• Mariah on E=MC² - Track by Track
• Mariah Talks About E=MC²

Album Scans
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U.K.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Mariah Carey looks certain to debut at No. 1 on next week's Billboard 200 with "E=MC²," based on massive first-day sales from the nine chains that report to Nielsen SoundScan's Building Chart.

Unweighted sales for the Island Def Jam album are at 154,000 units on the report released today (April 16). That's more than five times the total garnered by the current chart-topper, Leona Lewis' "Spirit" (Syco/J).

By comparison, Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride" (Arista Nashville) had first-day sales of 150,000 and wound up shifting 527,000 in its first week.

Billboard estimates that the merchants who report to the Building Chart -- Trans World Entertainment, Starbucks, Best Buy, Circuit City, iTunes, Border's, Target, Anderson Merchandisers, and Handleman Co. -- represent 80% of the U.S. retail market.

Carey's last release, 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi," debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 404,000 copies.

Hits Daily Double: A Win Called Mariah
Can Carey's New Island/IDJ Album E=MC² Hit 600k?

Everywhere you turn, Mariah Carey's in your grill.
She's on Oprah, two American Idols, in your e-mail, on your computer.

Mariah Carey's new Island/IDJ album E=MC², looks like it will sell over 500k, based on one-day sales reports, though last night's Idol appearance could send it even higher. Wonderers are wondering if 600k is within reach. Needless to say, it will be #1 next week by a wide margin.

Source: Billboard | Hits Daily Double

The San Francisco, Hollywood and Times Square Virgin Megastores will be hosting their respective CD release party for Mariah's new album tonight, April 14th. The three Virgin stores will salute the #1 artist in the world with a night of prizes, trivia, and all things Mariah beginning at 10:30pm. The fun goes until midnight when E=MC² arrives in stores. Limited quantity of Mariah Carey posters will be available with purchase beginning at midnight.

Source: Virgin Megastores | Kyle

The Empire State Building will be lit in Mariah's album colors (purple, pink, white) in honor of E=MC², on Friday, April 25th through the evening of Sunday, April 27th.

Meanwhile, in the most recent update from Radio & Records, Mariah will reportedly be on Good Morning America on Friday, April 25th (previously scheduled for April 23rd).

To recap, below is Mariah's schedule of appearances/events in the next two weeks:

Source: Radio & Records | MariahDailyJournal

Be sure to visit our Lyrics section to check out the lyrics to each of the E=MC² songs, including Heat and 4Real4Real, the bonus tracks from the Japanese release.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Shino

Label Pulls Off Incredible Idol/Oprah Parlay for Carey's New Album

Island is pulling out all the stops for the release of Mariah Carey's new album, E=MC², the 11th of her career, on April 15.

It's her first release since 2005's massive comeback The Emancipation of Mimi, which topped the year-end charts, selling 10 million copies worldwide and nabbing three Grammys.

"When I came in, I realized Mariah was already on track," says IDJ Chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid about Mimi's success. "All she needed was someone to believe and bounce her ideas off. More than anything, my contribution might have been to inject confidence because she's amazing. I honestly can't take credit for anything except being in the right place at the right time with an artist who was already very dedicated to what she does."

The first single, "Touch My Body," just became Carey's 18th career #1 single, surpassing Elvis Presley's record of 17, and second only to The Beatles' 20, with an airplay audience of more than 115 million. The video is #1 on the Yahoo Music video chart, Yahoo Launchcast and AOL Music. A customized online Mariah widget has been viewed over 4.26 million times.

Mariah will appear on a pair of American Idol shows, including the Idol Gives Back two-hour special on April 9 and, on the week of release, April 16, she will perform on the hit Fox show as a musical mentor to the finalists. She will be a special guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show on April 14, a day before the album hits stores.

Reid gives full credit for the rollout to IDJ publicity queen Laura Swanson, stating: "She understands how to launch a superstar."

"Mariah's talent is truly unbelievable," says IDJMG President/COO Steve Bartels. "She made it easy for us by delivering an incredible album. The success of the first single was phenomenal, and the entire staff is working tirelessly to make sure we make this the biggest launch, and year, for Mariah ever."

The superstar diva performed "Touch My Body" on SNL last month, an episode that will be rerun May 3. Last week, she performed the song, along with "We Belong Together," after the season premiere of MTV's hit series, The Hills.

Other TV appearances are slated for Live With Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America and The View, with Allure and Parade magazine covers also on tap.

The new single, "Bye Bye," was rush-released to radio this week after leaking.

"I just tried to get all the right ingredients in the pot and know when to turn the fire off," laughs Reid when asked about first-week sales estimates. "I'm a poet, so I can't add. I don't talk numbers. Who can say in this climate? I can't put my finger on it, but it feels good."

About the album being postponed a number of times, Reid says: "We wanted to make sure the record was right. We were prepared to release it last November or December, but we didn't want to rush it, so we waited until now."

Related News:
•  Mariah Carey has a winning formula with 'E=MC2' (Newsday)

Source: Hits Daily Double | Francis

E=MC² vs. Hard Candy
Madonna and Mariah Carey are releasing new albums within weeks of one another--and they're smashing records in the process.

Paris vs. Nicole. Lauren vs. Heidi. Serena vs. Blair. They're all teeny-tiny rivalries compared with the showdown that's about to erupt between Mariah Carey and Madonna. The pop divas, who have reportedly had a brittle relationship for years, are releasing albums within weeks of each other this month--Carey's E=MC² arrives on Tuesday, while Madonna's Hard Candy hits shelves on April 29.

Carey is attempting to duplicate the success of 2005's The Emancipation of Mimi, which sold a whopping 5.8 million copies and was her biggest hit in years after a very public breakdown. Hard Candy, meanwhile, marks the last album of new material that Madonna will make for longtime label Warner Bros. before she embarks on a groundbreaking $120 million deal with concert promoter Live Nation. "I expect Mariah's record to be one of the biggest records of the year," predicts Billboard senior analyst Geoff Mayfield. "You kind of have to wait with Madonna, but the single's very accessible."

So far, both women show no signs of slacking off. Carey's catchy (if underwhelming) first single, "Touch My Body," zoomed to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100, unseating diva-in-training Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" and making her second only to the Beatles for the most No. 1 hits ever on the chart. "Mariah reinvigorated the younger demo [with Mimi]," says John Ivey, program director for KIIS-FM in L.A. "She has all these kids that now think she's relevant again."

Madonna is working the same strategy, by including Justin Timberlake and Timbaland on her newest single, "4 Minutes." (The duo wrote and produced numerous tracks on Candy.) "The smartest thing she could have done is to have Tim and Justin on the record," says Ivey. "The interesting thing too is that the first cut I heard was a lot more Madonna. The single is a lot less Madonna. The part that sticks in your head, truthfully, is Justin's." Either way, it's paying off: At press time, "4 Minutes" was No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100, her highest-charting single since 2000's "Music." The song helped nudged her past Elvis Presley to become the artist with the most top 10 singles ever. Still, if you're scoring at home, the first round goes to Mariah.

The true trump card may be the critical reaction. Madonna's Candy, with its hip-hop bent and collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Timberlake, and Timbaland, seems to encroach on Mariah's usual territory. It's a risk, but the uptempo album could be the most mainstream and accessible that Madonna has released in years. Meanwhile, EW has heard E=MC² and can attest that it's a worthy successor to Mimi that will push Glitter even further from our memory.

Source: Entertainment Weekly | Text & Scan: MariahDailyJournal

MARIAH CAREY E=MC2
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The Sun UK

It's been a long, long wait - five hours to be precise - hanging around for the world's biggest diva.

In the Premier League of prima donnas, Mariah Carey is a legend. Ahead of Madonna, J-Lo and even Posh, she is the ultimate demanding pop star.

Outside the luxurious Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris, diehard fans have been camping all day and into the night to catch a glimpse of her. Even the drizzle doesn't dampen their spirits.

After two hours without even a peep from Mariah's people, I'm starting to feel a kinship with the bedraggled hordes.

Finally, we're summoned to the grand meeting room which I enter through a bustle of stylists, managers and bodyguards. The room is bathed in the dim light of flickering candles and there's an ornate gold easel bearing a huge canvas of the album cover for Mariah's latest album E=MC2.

I'm carefully positioned on the left side of a sofa by one of her management team to "get Mariah's best side" as another huge and scary-looking man comes in to inspect the room.

After checking cushions and curtains, he looks straight at me with an accusing glare. I nervously offer him my open bag to be checked until her publicist explains he is only here to check the room's ambience and candlelight levels. But we're only here to do an interview!

Then the door opens and everyone jumps to attention and starts to leave the room as pop royalty glides in.

Though tottering might be a better description as Queen Mariah is wearing a pair of gravity-defying Agent Provocateur platform shoes.

Then suddenly, psssst, she sprays me with something and for a minute I wonder if I have been disinfected as another prerequisite of meeting such a superstar, until I am overwhelmed by floral scent.

Through the evaporating mist I see the white pearly smile of Mariah holding a bottle of perfume. I've been hit by her M By Mariah Carey signature perfume. "Do you like it?" she asks as we sit on the sofa, carefully taking my all-important left side of the sofa.

"Oh, you just sit where you like - anywhere. It doesn't matter where they've told you to sit."

Mariah Carey's last album, 2005's The Emancipation Of Mimi was a career high. It showed the girl from Long Island who had the world at her feet, then lost it, was back.

Einstein
E=MC2 has a similar vibe. Urban, hip-hop and this time, even reggae (on Cruise Control, featuring Damien Marley).

Another album from credible Mariah who this time is light-hearted and enjoying her work. She co-wrote and produced the record alongside an array of eminent names including Bryan-Michael Cox, Danja, Jermaine Dupri, Swizz Beatz, Tricky Stewart, Scott Storch, Stargate, T.I., and will.i.am.

Mariah made history with single Touch My Body last week, overtaking Elvis Presley's total of No1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She is now second only to The Beatles.

The accompanying video (featuring a scantily-dressed Mariah alongside Talladega Nights comedian Jack McBrayer) and the Einstein theory album title are, the singer explains, examples of her sense of humour that critics always miss. Laughing, she tells me: "People who take me seriously as a diva have a serious lack of a sense of humour.

"Einstein's theory? Physics? Me? Hello! I even failed remedial math. I could not pass seventh grade math even in the lowest class with the worst kids. Of course I'm poking fun. Have you seen the Touch My Body video? C'mon. Clearly you must see the humour in that. Even the lyrics, 'I will hunt you down'. If anyone doesn't get the joke by this time then they are an idiot."

The title E=MC2 refers to Emancipation of Mimi to the second power. "Basically I'm freer on this album than I've ever been," she coos. "Some of the songs on the last album were cool but maybe not quite as neat as this album. It was actually Jay-Z who told me people needed to see me, what I'm really like. He knows my sense of humour and even my own little words, my own lingo and so it comes across on these songs, like on OOC which stands for Out Of Control."

The hip-hop Mariah seems a world away from the ballad singer who scored a UK No1 in 2000 with Westlife and the cheesy cover of the Phil Collins song Against All Odds. She shrieks: "Aargh! It gets so annoying when people make out I have gone all hip-hop just to get in on a trend. I sang with Ol Dirty Bastard, may he rest in peace, back in 1996 for the remixed version of Fantasy. I love him and I miss him. Working with him was a highlight for me because it was such a random union. But for younger kids on the street, that's the version of Fantasy they know - the line 'Me and Mariah'."

E=MC2 contains some of her frankest lyrics. Bye Bye is an emotional song about the death of her father, who she hardly knew.

On Side Effects, her marriage to and escape from ex-husband, label boss Tommy Mottola, is laid bare with lyrics including Sleepin' with the enemy that he was smothering/So I broke away and finally found the strength to breathe. Mariah explains: "If somebody has the control over you, you're still going to be angry but it's about letting it go. It was therapeutic. The track just made me think of where I am now. It's my story. There is a line about living in a private hell. It is what it is and when I think about it, it stills gives me a weird feeling. I was emotionally cut off in a lot of ways and I still have trust issues. Certain things still really get to me, like people trying to make decisions for me. But I hope that song can heal people who have been in abusive relationships. It's not saying 'pity me' - it's my song for what I went through."

In 2001 Mariah suffered a very public breakdown and her career was deemed over. Her semi-autobiographical film and album Glitter flopped and she had been dropped by Virgin, who she had signed to for a reported $80million after breaking away from Mottola's label, Columbia. Mariah says she has no regrets. "Honestly, I think it was one of the best things that ever happened to me because when you go through something, you come out of it stronger.

"From 2001 to 2005 I had a four-year blip in a career in which I'd already accomplished so much. I look at the scandals other people are in the paper for, well I'm sorry but I barely did anything. So they wrote me off, so what? It's not my problem. I just proved that you can never write yourself off. Ever."

Mariah at 38 (though she never admits to her age, referring to being "eternally 12") is mentally and physically at her best in years. She recently underwent a strict training programme and lost nearly two stone, her 5ft9in tiny size eight frame is evident in the figure-hugging dress she wears today.

"I think people should be a size they're comfortable with but when you're constantly having your picture taken and on TV like I am, well I could see I really did need to lose some of the bulk. I might be doing a workout video, which will be a big joke anyway, but I can show how I did it. I still have curves though."

Mariah laughs off recent comments about her five octave voice not being in the same shape as it was. "I think critics should listen to the album and the last two songs in particular before they say anything about my voice. I think I broke the world record for highest notes and I don't want to sound arrogant but my voice has always been naturally kind of lower but people always expect me to talk like that (puts on high voice) all the time. I have all different parts of my register that requires maintenance and always has. It doesn't bother me as I know what I can do."

Mariah today seems more relaxed and fun than the difficult diva she is portrayed as, and she rolls her eyes at the dreaded D-word. "Ha ha, my dog Jack has a bigger ego than me! We forgot his papers and so had to take him off the private plane. He growled at the flight attendant as he was carried off. He's really started to think he's the star now."

Source: The Sun UK

USA - April 19
A CD release party for the new album will be held at Hamburgers Marys (West Hollywood Restaurant and Bar, 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA). This is a fans party, supported by Universal Music. For more information regarding this event and for V.I.P access inquiries and availability, please contact Kelly at sofetchent@gmail.com.

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8:00pm.

Holland - April 9
The dutch record store Fame will be opening its doors tomorrow for Mariah fans at 7:30pm. This is the first place in the world to release the new album! Fans will also be able to participate in special Mariah Karaoke game.

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 7:30pm.


China - April 12
Pre-order parties will take place in Shanghai and Beijing. The parties will include:
--Mariah's greeting to Chinese fans and other Universal Music artists' greetings on the release of E=MC2.
--Fans interaction
--Live tribute performance by local artists and fans
--Official pre-order section
The party will be covered by several major radio stations in China as well as music channels like MTV and ISC.

Taiwan - April 12
DJ Victor Cheng will be playing a full hour of Mariah dance mixes for the fans at Club Jump starting at 11pm! The first 100 comers will receive an "NT 300 dollars coupon" for "M by Mariah Carey fragrance." There will also be a drawing activity; winners will receive lots of Mariah goodies! See poster on right to view more details.


France - April 13
A Mariah party in celebration of the new album will be held in Paris at Loco club (90 bd de clichy 75018 Paris, near the "Moulin Rouge") with giveaways by Sony Music including 50 singles, samplers and vinyls of "Touch My Body".

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 7:30pm.

Korea - April 13
The Korean Mariah Carey Fan Club, MC Family, sponsored by Universal Korea, is holding a special fans party to celebrate the launch of E=MC². There will be video playing and many other things planned. The ticket price is $9 and the first fans to purchase the ticket will receive some surprise presents. The party will be held in Jongro, Seoul and begin at 1:30pm. For more information, visit MC Family or contact Craig.

Philippines - April 14
This April, Mariah Carey gives you her newest album, E=MC2 and allows you to solve her equation by giving you her Limited Edition posters, Ipod skins and other surprises! Visit your favorite Astrovision, Music One and Odyssey stores from April 7 - April 13, 2008, fill out the reservation forms located at the counter of your chosen music store, get an exclusive invite from Mariah Carey to come back on April 14, 2008 for the chance to feast on the Mariah Carey exclusive experience before anyone else does!

Brazil - April 16, 17, 18
Three parties in celebration of Mariah's new album will take place in Brazil (flyers below).
April 16, 2008 at midnight - BubuLounge, Sao Paulo
April 17, 2008 at 11:30pm - Sogo, Sao Paulo
April 18, 2008 at 11:30pm - Ultra Diesel, Sao Paolo


Israel - April 17
On Friday, April 17, DJ Dudi Caspi will be broadcasting a special two hour show in honor of the release of "E=MC²" on Radio Tel Aviv - 102FM. The special will include Mariah songs from all of her albums, rare recordings, tracks from the new album and giveaways for the listeners.

Thailand - April 22
A release party for the album will be held at Fashion hall, Siam paragon (an upscale shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand which is one of the biggest shopping centers in Asia.) Universal Music Thailand, Lux and Mariah Carey Thailand Fanclub will be responsible for this event.

Taiwan - April 3
On Thursday, April 3rd, Universal Taiwan held a listening party for Mariah's new album prior to its worldwide release. Only 10 die-hard fans were invited. During the party, 10 new tracks from the new album were played. At the end of the party, fans shared their opinions about the new songs and their Mariah collections. They also celebrated Mariah's emancipated 18th Number One with a cute "18" cake.


Below, find the release dates for Mariah's new album, E=MC², around the world.

E=MC² WORLDWIDE RELEASES
Country	Release Date	Standard	Deluxe
USA	April 15	Pre-order	Pre-order
Australia	April 12	--	Pre-order
Brazil	April 16	Pre-order	Pre-order
Canada	April 15	Pre-order	Pre-order
China	April 20	--	--
Finland	April 16	Pre-order	Pre-order
France	April 14	Pre-order	Pre-order
Germany	April 11	Pre-order	Pre-order
Holland	April 11	Pre-order	Pre-order
Hong Kong	April 14	Pre-order	Pre-order
Indonesia	April 14	--	--
Ireland	April 11	Pre-order	--
Italy	April 11	--	--
Japan	April 16	--	Pre-order
Korea	April 15	--	--
Mexico	April 22	Pre-order	--
Poland	April 11	Pre-order	Pre-order
Russia	April 11	Pre-order	--
Singapore	April 14	--	--
Spain	April 15	Pre-order	Pre-order
Sweden	April 16	Pre-order	Pre-order
Taiwan	April 14	--	Pre-order
Thailand	April 22	--	--
Turkey	April	--	--
United Kingdom	April 14	Pre-order	--

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Mariah Carey's "E=MC²" comes out on Tuesday, it's the follow up to her smash 2004 "Emancipation of Mimi" album which had a bunch of hits on it. And let me tell you, even I'm surprised. "E=MC²" might be an even bigger chart-topping monster.

A few weeks ago I told you I'd heard some tracks, and went through them. But now the album is done and sequenced. There are songs on it. Remember songs? You will be in love with "Side Effects," one of several real R&B tracks with a gorgeous vocal, a cool rap by Young Jeezy, and lyrics that should make Mariah's ex, Tommy Mottola, do a spit take.

In the song, Carey sings about "waking up scared some nights, still dreaming about the violent times." Is it about Mottola? The lyrics begin: "I was a girl/You were 'the man'/I was too young to understand/I was naive/Believing everything you told me."

And apparently she's still living with "side effects" from "the private hell we built" - "sleeping with the enemy/aware that he was smothering every last part of me." She even addresses Mottola directly: "Said you were strong/protecting me/then I found out that you were weak/keeping me there under your thumb."

Mottola may be hearing that song a lot on the radio since "Side Effects" has a top 40 hook. The Young Jeezy rap only makes it better.

Even more than "Emancipation," "E=MC²" sounds like a jukebox full of singles for the best summer party ever. "I Stay in Love" is a killer ballad, and "Wish You Well" is a gospel-tinged ode to Aretha Franklin's "Natural Woman" that shows off the best of her range. Another track, "Bye Bye" is almost a sequel to Carey's long ago hit with Boyz II Men, "One Sweet Day."

The almost certain no. 1, I think, to extend Carey's long string: "I'll Be Lovin' U A Long Time," in which her production team marries a sample from DeBarge with the hook from "Hill Street Blues" and adds just enough of a new twist to create the most elusive thing of all: a radio smash. "OOC (Out of Control)" is set to shake up dance clubs.

Carey has two weeks on the charts to herself until Madonna comes rolling through with her "Hard Candy." Already the Material Girl is getting a massive amount of airplay for her single with Justin Timberlake. The one two punch of Mariah and Madonna might be just what the nearly dead record biz needs to pick itself up before it's too late.

Source: Fox News

Clear Channel radio stations across the US are now allowing American listeners to hear four tracks from Mariah's new album, E=MC². The tracks are:

• Bye Bye
• I'm That Chick
• I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time
• Migrate

Click here to listen to the tracks on 102.7 KIIS FM in Los Angeles, CA.

Source: Jayden

Listed below are the tracks from Mariah's new album, E=MC². Click on a song title for its respective lyrics.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Mariah will be signing copies of her new E=MC² beginning at 6:00pm at the Hard Rock Cafe in Universal City Walk, Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, April 17th.

The first 1,000 to pre-order E=MC² at the following FYE locations only are guaranteed a place in line. A valid receipt must be presented at the event to gain access. [Click a store location below for map and driving directions.]

Source: FYE | MariahDailyJournal | Daniel

Amazon is offering an exclusive preview of short clips from all the tracks on Mariah's new album E=MC²

Click here to preview the tracks. Song lengths below:

1. Migrate - 4:18
2. Touch My Body - 3:25
3. Cruise Control - 3:33
4. I Stay In Love - 3:32
5. Side Effects - 4:22
6. I'm That Chick - 3:31
7. Love Story - 3:56
8. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time - 3:01
9. Last Kiss - 3:36
10. Thanx 4 Nothin' - 3:05
11. O.O.C. - 3:26
12. For The Record - 3:26
13. Bye Bye - 4:27
14. I Wish You Well - 4:35

Total album time: 52:13

• Comcast subscribers may also hear exclusive previews of "Love Story", "Migrate", "Bye Bye" as well as an inside look on Mariah's recording session for the album at Comcast.net.

• Below are two promotional posters for the album, singling out the tracks "Bye Bye", "I Stay In Love" and "I'm That Chick" in addition to the smash hit "Touch My Body".

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Johny | Max

Mariah is scheduled to promote her new album, E=MC², in Japan in late May, according to Universal Japan. No further information is available currently. The label has also revealed on its website the tracklisting for the Japanese release.


The album is due out April 16, 2008 and is available now for pre-order at CD Japan for ¥2,500 (US$ 23.72).

Source: Universal Music Japan | LoveLoveJack

Below, find the release dates for Mariah's new album, E=MC², around the world.

E=MC² WORLDWIDE RELEASES
Country	Release Date	Standard	Deluxe
USA	April 15	Pre-order	Pre-order
Australia	April 12	--	Pre-order
Brazil	April 15	Pre-order	Pre-order
Canada	April 15	Pre-order	Pre-order
Finland	April 16	--	--
France	April 14	Pre-order	Pre-order
Germany	April 11	Pre-order	Pre-order
Holland	April 11	Pre-order	Pre-order
Hong Kong	April 14	Pre-order	Pre-order
Indonesia	April 14	--	--
Ireland	April 14	Pre-order	--
Italy	April 11	--	--
Japan	April 16	--	Pre-order
Korea	April 15	--	--
Poland	April 11	Pre-order	Pre-order
Russia	April 11	Pre-order	--
Spain	April 15	Pre-order	Pre-order
Sweden	April 16	--	--
Taiwan	April 14	--	Pre-order
Thailand	April 22	--	--
Turkey	April	--	--
United Kingdom	April 14	Pre-order	--

• Hong Kong: From now until April 13, pre-order E=MC² at HMV Hong Kong and get a free copy of "Touch My Body" CD single, while supplies last. Below are pictures from HMV's in store and online pre-order campaign.


• Italy: From April 7 to April 10, there will be a preview of the album on Radio Dimensione Suono (RDS is one of the most important Italian radios). RDS will have an exclusive interview in which Mariah will go over the album, track by track.

• Japan: The release of the new album in the country, originally set for April 9, has been pushed back a week to April 16, according to Universal Music Japan.

• Taiwan: From March 22 to April 8, pre-order buyers will receive a ticket and a free poster. See pictures below.


• Turkey: E=MC² will be released in Turkey in the month of April with no specific release date as of yet by the licensee of Universal Music in Turkey, Topkapi Muzik.

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USA (Universal Music Promo Sheet Information)
Standard Edition: 14 tracks jewel case 16 page booklet
Limited Deluxe Edition: 14 tracks Soft Digipack with fold out poster and iPod skin (for iPod classic)

Print: Allure cover (April), Parade Magazine cover, Essence cover.

TV: Mariah will perform on MTV's The Hills After Party Show and perform on American Idol in April with an added appearance on the mentoring show, "Idol Gives Back", The Oprah Winfrey show, "Live" with Regis and Kelly, SNL, Good Morning America - April 23rd*, The Late Show with David Letterman.

*This report contradicts previous information regarding Mariah's appearance on "Good Morning America" that cited April 15th as the show's air-date. We have no further information on the correct date at this point.

Tour: Tour dates for the fall are being confirmed.

Canada
Canadian interviews from NYC with eTalk, ET Canada and MuchMoreMusic will run around album release.

Source: Universal Music Group | Meski

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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
France - April 14
United Kingdom - April 14
Indonesia - April 14
Korea - April 15
Sweden - April 16
Thailand - April 22

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Johny | MariahCarey.com | Shino | Dennis | Susan | Roadster | Pieter | Indra | Dan & Ila | Jack | Lucie | Daniel | Mariahfanclub.com

The website Rap-Up.com claims to have exclusively obtained the official tracklisting for Mariah's new album, E=MC²

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)

At this time, we are unable to confirm the authenticity of this tracklist.

Update: In an interview with the Los Angeles radio station Power 106, Mariah confirmed the title I Stay In Love as one of the tracks she was still working on recently.

Source: Rap-Up.com | mcluvz

Click on the image below to get a larger view of the new album cover! E=MC² will be released April 15, 2008 on Island Def Jam Records.

Source: MariahCarey.com

Below are the official "Migrate" lyrics! The T-Pain verse however is not official and was transcribed from the Saturday Night Live performance. We'll be happy to receive your additions and corrections to it.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | TJ | Maggie

Danny, Nik, Rory and Iris were some of the lucky Honey B. Fly fan club members who had the opportunity to be a part of the audience at Mariah's E=MC² Special taping at the BET Studios earlier tonight. These fans got to preview 3 new Mariah songs! Below are their reviews.

Danny
I arrived at BET studios at around 1:30 PM. We waited till about 4pm before we were let into the studios. We had to wait another 3 hours, and the show didn't begin until about 7:30pm.

Migrate: She had to do the song a few times. I really liked it! The first time around I barely understood any of the lyrics because of the heavy bass and all the fans screaming. It is one of her most hip-hop sounding uptempos, and will be perfect for clubs and Urban/Rap radio. T-Pain was there also as a surprise guest.

Touch My Body: Sounded really good with the live instruments. Mariah planned it well with her background performers so that she wouldn't run out of breath due to the overlapping vocals in the song. The crowd loved it and sang along. The end belting was, in my opinion, better than on the record.

Shake It Off: Not much to say here. I was hoping she wouldn't do this song, but I can understand why she did.

Love Story: Rachel's daughter and friends came out and sang the beginning harmonies acapella, then Mariah walked out and continued with them and then into the song itself. None of us knew what song it was, I actually thought it was "Thanks for Nothin'." She gave a very empassioned performance, you could see it in her eyes that she was feeling the lyrics. It was similar to the Mimi ballads, but different at the same time. I can't see it being a single, though it is a good song.

That Chick: WOW! This one left me speechless. By far, my favorite of the night. This was the song I was most looking forward to based on past reviews, and it lived up to all my expectations. First the staff gave out white boas to some people in the audience to wear. Then I heard the beat come instantly I knew it was "That Chick." It is incredible! It is pure disco mixed with a little Michael Jackson, but yet still very modern. Mariah introduced this song as "That Chick You Like," so that could possibly be the real song title. I cannot wait to hear this song again.

We Belong Together: It was a nice performance. I did not hear her cough at the end like other reviews are saying though!

All in all I had a great time seeing Mariah. Some staff members were a little rude at times, but standing 7 hours on my feet was well worth it to be one of the first to hear these new tracks.

Nik
It was amazing! Mariah was on fire! The new songs blew me away. She performed "Migrate," "Touch My Body," "Shake It Off," "Love Story," "That Chick," and "We Belong Together."

They had to do "Migrate" a few times due to technical difficulties. I won't reveal the surprise unless someone else does but a guest came out for that. It's probably one of Mariah's hottest songs in years! The beat is sick! For "That Chick," they gave the audience white feather boas. The song samples a little bit of the lyrics from Michael Jackson's "P.Y.T.," it's a very disco-ish song. "Love Story" is a pure R&B midtempo ballad produced by Jermaine Dupri. Mariah said she was sick but you couldn't tell at all. She did cough at the end of "We Belong Together" after the high note but it was nothing major. They said it will air on April 16th if I'm not mistaken. Mariah also gave a lucky audience member her Roberto Cavalli shades that she said she got in Italy from the designer himself. She said they were one of a kind. That's pretty much it. There was no interview segments just the performances. Overall it was a great time for Mariah fans and a great way to hear the new songs.

Rory
Mariah is hilarious. From the second she came out on stage, Mariah was cracking jokes. Before she came out she was teasing the audience with a few notes here and there, and when she finally came out and started "Migrate," she stopped early on and said "Hold up, stop! I'm sorry... but how in the Sam Hill am I supposed to do this without my sangers..." pointing out the fact that her backup singers were not yet on stage. Then, when they had to restart "Migrate" due to technical difficulties, Mariah goes, "My name is Mariah Carey, and I am a professional. I promise!" Also, during one of the songs she took off her sunglasses and handed them to a girl. She later explained the sunglasses were given to her personally by Roberto Cavalli and that the girl better like them. When asked if she could give someone her ring, she responded, "I would, but, I'm not THAT crazy." Mariah also does a phenomenal Russian accent, and was really lighthearted and funny through all the production and work.

Mariah sounded better than she has in some time. Mariah told the crowd she had a cold, and even started coughing at the end of "We Belong Together," yet somehow sounded incredible. Mariah not only belted out of it when she had to, but it seemed a lot more effortless and easy for her. Her voice sounded extremely clear and strong. Best since the Charmbracelet Tour.

Any of the new songs could be number ones. The songs are extremely catchy, but very original and refreshing. "Migrate" and "That Chick" were definitely my two favorites.

Mariah looked incredible. That body is looking toned and sexy, and her ass and thighs are astonishing. It's funny how much more comfortable she is on stage when she's in great shape, because she wasn't doing any of those awkward poses to look slim, she was just having a great time and it looked so natural. She wore tight black legging-like pants with a tight white tanktop and a tight black sweatshirt over it.

Set List:
1. MIGRATE (featuring T-Pain)
This song is the heat. Wow, Mariah has never done a song with a hip-hop beat this hot, and she rides it confidently and perfectly. The song starts off with the trademark high notes, and launches into a hard beat and she sings over. The song is extremely melodic, and by far one of her best uptempos in some time. T-Pain came out as a surprise guest and tore it up. This will be a single very soon.

2. TOUCH MY BODY
This was Mariah's first time performing "Touch My Body," and she did a great job. She really seemed amused by the audience's love of the "I will hunt you down" line. Then, at the end Mariah got down and did a funny little dance with two of the dancers. You'll have to see it to understand but it's great.

3. SHAKE IT OFF
One of two "oldies" from the Mimi album, Mariah did well but this song really isn't that fascinating live. The crowd wasn't as into it, but it was performed very well.

4. LOVE STORY
This song starts off with Sade (Rachel's daughter) and her two little friends singing backup on stage. The song is in the vein of "We Belong Together" and "Don't Forget About Us" in the sense that it's a ballad with a strong beat, but other than that it stands on its own. Mariah describes a love story and mentions how it's not like in the movies or Casablanca, and there's some fan-freaking-tastic belting at the end that sounds great. My least favorite of the three, but a great song and could definitely be a single later on.

5. THAT CHICK
This song is banging. Much like "Migrate," this is one of the best uptempos Mariah has ever done. The song has been described as disco, and it really really is. They even had disco balls on the screen behind her while she sang it. The song is extremely catchy, she talks about having different flavors like ice cream, and does indeed sound a lot like Ne-Yo's "Because of You." Absolutely has to be a single.

6. WE BELONG TOGETHER
Even though we've seen a million "We Belong Together" performances, I really enjoyed this one because Mariah really seemed to enjoy it. During the belting she was flailing her arms around old-school style, which was great. Like I said before, she started coughing right after the final note, but other than that she sounded great.

Iris
I was there yesterday for MC's fabulous performance. My boyfriend and I arrived at 3:15pm, it was cold and started to rain. About 4:15pm we got inside where the CBS staff demandingly searched everyone. We were then escorted to a waiting room that was extremely stuffy and hot. About 7:15, we were then escorted upstairs, walking in my first impression was WOW! we were lucky enough to get front row (standing) I was right by the stage. Incredible! This experience was truly amazing, MC looked gorgeous, she was joking and having a great time. I actually got to hold her hand 3 times! And we had a moment, during "Shake It Off," I was singing the lyrics and she looked right at me, pointed and smiled!

Set list:
MIGRATE - Hot beat, a stone smash hit! Tthey had to redo the song a couple of times because of some technical issues, MC was like "for the 98th thousandth time" joking.

TOUCH MY BODY - The first time she performed it! MC's voice was on point as usual. The crowd sang along, and she was having a great time.

SHAKE IT OFF - You know how this goes, MC was on point once again! This is the song that MC and I had our moment.

LOVE STORY- Rachel's daughter sang the intro which was nice. This song is one of her slower jams, very intriguing, again she sounded amazing!

THAT CHICK- This was my boyfriend's favorite, he has definitely become a lamb! Awesome track!

WE BELONG TOGETHER - Amazing how with a sore throat and cold, that she can still sound so extraordinary. Plus I never seen a cough look so sexy!

I had a blast, this was an amazing experience, thanks HBF.

Source: Danny | Nik | Rory | Iris

Mariah will shortly embark on a world promotional tour for her new album, E=MC². One of her stops will be in the United Kingdom, where she will reportedly make an appearance on the popular show, Friday Night Project. The show will be filmed on April 3rd and probably in the days leading up to that as she will need to film other bits for the show in advance. Further details will be posted as soon as they become available.

E=MC² is set for release in the UK on April 14, 2008.

Source: Charli | Frengers

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.

Source: Ado FM | Translated from French by Camelina

We are now able to confirm that the track produced by Nate "Danjahandz" Hills for E=MC² is Migrate ft. T-Pain.

"Danja" revealed his involvement with Mariah's new project back in June 2007 while interviewing for a radio station.

Click here for the full list of currently known titles, producers and featured artists on Mariah's new album.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Cri$tyle aka "the ink" pens four tracks on Carey's E=MC²

So So Def/EMI signed songwriter Cri$tyle aka "the ink" is the latest to join a short list of creative geniuses guaranteed to deliver a Billboard single. Cri$tyle penned Mariah Carey's 2008 comeback single 'Touch My Body' alongside super-producer C.Tricky Stewart. The mid-tempo track exudes sex appeal and captures Mariah's signature sound, while adding just the right amount of hip hop flavor.

"Cri$tyle is in one word... phenomenal," Carey says of her newfound muse. "I'm so glad Jermaine hooked us up. I know all the songs we've written together are going to be stonewinners--smash hit grooves."

In addition to the single, 'Touch My Body', Cri$tyle penned, 'Cruise Control' produced by Jermaine Dupri and 'Love You Long Time' produced by DJ Toomp and 'HEAT' produced by Will.I.Am on Carey's spring 2008 release E=MC².

Since signing with Jermaine Dupri's Dieniahmar publishing last year, the twenty-four year old has interpreted the tracks of producers such as Dre, Rodney Jerkins and Jermaine Dupri into unforgettable melodies for A-list divas such as Janet, Mariah, Jennifer Lopez and Natasha Bedingfield. Currently Cri$tle is in the studio with R&B darling Brandy and powerhouse diva Beyonce.

"It's her time. 2008 belongs to Cri$tyle," says mentor/friend Jermaine Dupri. The singer turned songwriter says the last year has been the equivalent of living a dream. "It's a blessing, but music has been my drug of choice for as long as I can remember," Cri$tyle admits.

'Touch my Body' made its radio debut Tuesday, February 12th to rave reviews. Cri$tyle also has the current singles on teen sensation Tiffany Evans and international superstar Natasha Bedingfield.

Source: Enchanted PR - Christal Jordan-Mims

Two songs from Mariah's new album, "Bye Bye" and "That Chick", have been registered with the BMI Repertoire. Both songs were co-written by Mariah Carey, Johnta Austin, and the Stargate duo (Eriksen Mikkel Stroleer and Hermansen Tor Erik).

Johnta Austin has previously worked with Mariah on her two #1 records from The Emancipation of Mimi, "We Belong Together" and "Don't Forget About Us."

The Stargate guys have previously remixed Mariah's #1 hit "Thank God I Found You" from Rainbow (1999).

Below is a list of all the currently known song titles from Mariah's upcoming album, and the writers/producers (Mariah excluded) and featured artists associated with them.


Other known producers: James Poyser, Nate "Danjahandz" Hills.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | BMI | Joao

Mariah Carey invaded Lenny Kravitz's Crosby St. apartment building on Wednesday, commandeering the penthouse suite and roof to shoot the cover for her upcoming album, "E = MC²." Arriving in a black Maybach with three SUVs in tow, the diva sported custom-made Van Cleef & Arpels diamond butterfly rings and Christian Louboutin heels.

Below are pictures of Lenny Kravitz' penthouse (building facade and inside) on Crosby Street in New York, NY.

Source: New York Daily News | Robbie | RealEstalker | Greg

JAPAN
According to Universal Music Japan, Mariah's album, E=MC², and single, "Touch My Body" will be released in Japan on the following dates:



GERMANY
Universal Germany has also confirmed the following official release dates for Mariah's new material:




FINLAND
According to Universal Music Finland, the album will be released in the country on April 16, 2008.

Source: Universal Music | LoveLoveJack | Butterfly-MC | MC-Fin

SOHH:
R&B diva Mariah Carey returns to the spotlight this Spring with her newest release E=MC². SOHH caught up with the Grammy award-winning producers Bryan-Michael Cox and DJ Toomp - who collaborated with M.C. on the project - to get the details on the album that everyone is buzzing about.

E=MC² follows Mariah's hugely successful 2005 Grammy award-winning album, The Emancipation of Mimi, which sold over10 million copies worldwide. While that success will be difficult to match, the album is already generating praise from mega-hitmaker Jermaine Dupri, who claims the quality of E=MC² surpasses Carey's last album, and the other producers she's worked with on the album.

"I'm telling you she's in a great space, man. It feels like it's going to be better than Emancipation," Bryan-Michael Cox told SOHH exclusively. "She has a lot of the same producers. Jermaine gave her some really incredible records. I came in and gave her some real dope records. She got some really really dope stuff."

DJ Toomp, who just took home a Grammy for his work on Kanye West's Graduation, agrees. "It's incredible," he says. "I've only heard snippets of a few songs but Jermaine Dupri, pulled me to the side and was like, 'Yo man, we bout to be here [at the Grammys] next year too.' He's like, 'You're on a classic album and you got a classic song.' So it feels good."

Along with JD, Cox and Toomp, will.i.am, Stargate, Nate "Danjahandz" Hills, James Poyser, C. "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream also collaborated with MC on the project.

Carey has already announced plans for a Brett Ratner-directed video for her first single, "Touch My Body," which was written and produced by Carey alongside Tricky Stewart and The-Dream.

"Touch My Body" hit the radio earlier this week.

The project will be the 11th studio album for Carey, who has finally set a release date of April 15th for the set. E=MC² was executive produced by Mariah Carey and Island Def Jam Chairman, Antonio "LA" Reid.

MTV:
Carey also mentioned in October that she "just had a really, really hot session with somebody in Miami." She didn't name names, but producers Cool & Dre told MTV News about various sessions they had with the singer.

"With Mariah, one of her favorite records is 'New York' [by Ja Rule], and she asked us to do a record like that," Dre said. "It was like, we got an opportunity to work with Mariah, and she wants us to do something we already did. But we said, 'You know what? You don't get too many opportunities to work with a Mariah Carey.' And to know you have her ear, you got to impress. So me and Cool decided not to do 'New York.' We wanted to show her we could do big pop records too. We turned it in, and her A&R came back and asked us to go gutter instead. So we made the hardest beat ever in history. We had a bunch of rappers trying to steal the beat, and they couldn't believe we made the beat for her. Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, all saying they couldn't believe we were giving it to her. And then, she ended up taking the first record anyway."

Source: SOHH | MTV

NEW ALBUM IN STORES APRIL 15th - FOLLOWS-UP WORLDWIDE 10 MILLION-SELLING, MULTI-GRAMMY WINNING THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI.

"Touch My Body" - first single hits radio February 12th, written and produced by Mariah Carey, C. "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream- video directed by Brett Ratner, premiere to be announced.

Performer and songwriter Mariah Carey has set April 15th as the in-store date for the most eagerly anticipated album of the year, E=MC². The 11th studio album of her career, E=MC² is the follow-up to The Emancipation Of Mimi, Mariah's worldwide 10 million selling #1 album, which generated three Grammy awards (including Best Contemporary R&B Album), 2 #1 singles and countless more industry honors during its 18-month stay on the charts.

The first single from E=MC² is "Touch My Body," written and produced by Mariah Carey, C. "Tricky" Stewart, and The-Dream, and blasting out worldwide on February 12th. The video for "Touch My Body" was directed by feature filmmaker Brett Ratner - internet, cable and network premieres for the video will be announced in the weeks ahead. In addition to C. "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream, other guest producers joining Mariah on E=MC² will include Jermaine Dupri, DJ Toomp, Stargate, Will I Am, Bryan Michael Cox, Nate "Danjahandz" Hills and James Poyser. E=MC² is executive produced by Mariah Carey and Antonio "LA" Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.

The Emancipation Of Mimi, released April 12, 2005, was an industry phenomenon for the mega-platinum award-winning superstar - Soundscan's biggest-selling album of the year, bringing total sales of Mariah's albums, singles and videos to more than 160 million worldwide, making her the most successful female recording artist in history. Mariah is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 48 years of the Hot 100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits.

Source: Island Def Jam Music Group | MariahCarey.com

DJ Toomp interviewed for the radio station V-103 in Atlanta, GA and talked about the song he produced for Mariah's new album:

Frank Ski, V103: A little birdie told me, you may be working on Mariah Carey's new album.
DJ Toomp: Oh yes.

FS: 'Cause I know you and L.A. are tight, and L.A. Reid signed you, so this is Mariah Carey - that's his project, that's his baby.

DJ Toomp: It's an extreme dynamite of a song. It's called "Lovin' You Long Time". Right now we're definitely pushing for it to be the first single, a few people in the office are pushing for it also, so I'm just crossing my fingers that... I'm definitely on the album - first that was the hope. I was hoping I could make the album, now I'm hoping that it's released as first or second single. So I figure that's kind of powerful as far as you know, how I've been working on my career, just being known for Hip-Hop, and finally getting my first R&B placement on Mariah Carey, come on! You know what I mean?

Source: V103 Atlanta | TheWholeStory | MariahDailyJournal

A listening party for Mariah's (and Janet's) new album was held at Cafe Studio Harajuku in Japan. Five tracks from the album whose title was said to still be undecided, were played.

Ameblo music critic Junichi Uchimoto described the following songs:

--"Touch My Body" is similar to "We Belong Together", only a little faster and more hip hop oriented.
--"That Chick" reminded him of Ne-Yo's "Because Of You".
--"OOC" is a unique pop song.

Uchimoto also said that fans of "The Emancipation Of Mimi" would love the new album.

It was revealed that the scheduled timeline to release the album in Japan is in April. The date however is still not set and is subject to change.

Source: Ameblo | Love Love Jack

Island Def Jam boss Antonio 'LA' Reid has overseen some of the biggest musical careers of the past two decades. This year he will attempt to strike second time lucky with Mariah Carey and deliver the success that has recently eluded Janet Jackson.

On January 15 Terra Firma head Guy Hands, the man charged with turning the fortunes of EMI around, gathered his staff at the Odeon Cinema in West London and delivered his new and at times revolutionary vision for the company.

The following day Island Def Jam chairman Antonio 'LA' Reid stood in front of representatives from Universal's European territories and a selection of British media at the Mayfair Theatre to reveal two of the label's biggest Q2 priorities; Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson.

Dressed casually in jeans, a white shirt and blazer, the Grammy-winning record executive, who has guided the careers of artists such as TLC, Usher, Avril Lavigne and Dido to multi-platinum success, was in an upbeat mood, getting lost in the music and talking enthusiastically about the creative process behind the new albums.

"We should clap," he told the audience. "We should clap because we just played music, and yesterday there was a very big company meeting in a theatre over the other side of town where they didn't play music. A music company - or it used to be." The timing, intentional or not, was perhaps all the more prudent given the history of the two artists Reid was presenting. Mariah Carey will this year deliver her second album for Island Def Jam, the label she signed to in 2002 following a disappointing period with Virgin Records. Carey signed with Virgin in April 2001 for close to $82m (£41.9m) but, following a disappointing performance of the Glitter movie and soundtrack, EMI cut its losses and paid Carey $28m (£14.3m) to sever ties. The Emancipation Of Mimi, her subsequent debut for Island Def Jam, has since sold more than 10m copies globally.

Jackson signed to Island Def Jam last year in the wake of two consecutive commercial disappointments: 2004's Damita Jo and 2006's 20 YO. Reid is adamant, however, that Virgin's failure will be his own success.

Music Week caught up with the veteran music executive at The Berkeley Hotel in London.

In the case of both Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, you signed artists at a low point in their careers. What is it that gives you confidence to get involved with artists that other labels may be hesitant about?
I firmly believe in truly talented people, particularly talented superstars.

I believe if you have the talent, it's just a question of someone refining it and helping to make the right creative decisions. Talent always wins in the end; you're never over. As a matter of fact, I find that the marketplace generally is much healthier for icons than it might be for new artists, and I think that has been proven for many artists. When you look at the Eagles' success or the recent Led Zeppelin success, it tells me that people who grew up on these artists always love them, they just want them to make the right records. So I never really give up on them."

Is there a process that you go through when it comes to identifying the strengths of these artists and deciding the right album to make?
I just listen to songs. Mariah Carey writes every song she sings; she may collaborate with various people but she is a songwriter, so with Mariah she'll write, she'll play it for me and I'll tell her what I think, so there's no real process there. Alternatively, if I think there's a good collaboration I'll suggest somebody and she'll say, 'OK I like this person, I'll try that', you know, and then we just evaluate the work when it's done.

She's a true songwriter. With Janet, we spend more time with the producers and writers trying to find ideas that may appeal to her and that she can get into and mould into her own. I just try to get inside their heads and find out what it is they're looking for. I provide a service. I do whatever they want me to do; whatever they need, I'll do it to help them. It's really their vision, not mine.

Did you find the creative process fairly smooth this time around?
Yeah. It always is though. Honestly, I don't have issues with artists at all because, although I'm not a performer, they think of me as one of them. So no, we don't hit creative snags, we just try things and some things work and some things don't and that's fine.

Do you consider yourself a music guy first and foremost?
Depends on what we're talking about. I can talk about mergers and acquisitions, I can talk about politics or global economies; or we can talk about songs and producers. I'm not different from you in that I'm versed in the things I'm good at and I'm horrible at the things I'm not.

Do you think the changes going on at EMI at the moment represent a more general shift in the business, where maybe there are less true music professionals in the business?
There was a time when the suits attempted to take over our business; it didn't work. And there may be a suit or two hanging out there now attempting to take over the business. It won't work. It will come right back to the people who live and die for the art form. It's like putting a suit in charge of art galleries. OK, good luck, but how about having people that love art? You look around the business now, it is run by music people. Doug Morris: songwriter. Jimmy Iovine: record producer. LA Reid: record producer. Rick Rubin: record producer. More and more of them, and if they're not songwriters or producers, they're avid music professionals. Craig Kallman: a true music professional. Barry Weis: a true music professional. Clive Davis: the legendary record man. Lyor Cohen: just a legendary record man. The record companies are run by record people and probably the only exception to that is EMI; that's the only company that I can see that doesn't have a hands-on music guy, but then again they have Roger Aimes and Jason Flom and they're record guys; these are hitmakers and I respect all of them and I admire all of them. We were spending some time with Lucian [Grainge] today and I was like; 'Wow! I just love being in the presence of a great record man.' I love it.

What do you think it is that makes the music business such a unique proposition?
The music business is an interesting one because most successful people, at some point, want to be in music and when it doesn't work they say, 'what a horrible business', but everyone wants to take a stab at it. Athletes want to take a stab at it; actors want to take a stab at it, financial guys, everyone wants to take a stab at getting in the record business. It's so sexy and so intriguing and there's a mystique about it and everyone wants to see what's behind the curtain, but this business is not for everyone.

At the music presentation yesterday, everyone in attendance received a lyric sheet which they were asked to hand back at the end of the presentation. You made the point that the lyric sheets only became valuable when people were told they could not keep them. How do you apply that thinking to music and to the business?
What you're saying is, too much access to music makes music less valuable, which means that free is horrible, because free means you absolutely don't want it unless someone conned you into it. If someone walks up to you on the street and gives you a free CD, more than likely you're going to throw it away. No one wants free. Free is contributing to the demise of a beautiful business, of a beautiful culture; it's not free. I'm just looking around this room, there is nothing in this room that is free. Water was once free, but now you and I would not drink free water. We only want water that's bottled and expensive. So music is very special and the handlers of music have to understand how special it is and package it properly and price it properly and sell it. No one wants free. We'd rather have air conditioning than fresh air, because you pay for air conditioning.

Today's music fan has access to more information than ever before, via the likes of blogs and music sites. As a label, how do you control this? And indeed, do you feel you need to control it?
I think that when it comes to getting the word out on something and creating a buzz, we have many, many vehicles and we try to make the best possible use of the availability of all of these outlets, but we run the risk of having music judged by people who may not be qualified to write about it. They may be qualified to have an opinion - everyone is entitled to have an opinion - but not everyone is qualified to write about it. But they're out there, so what are you going to do? People like that are a fact of life. It's better than they're talking about our stuff than something else; that's the way I look at it. Keeping what we do at the forefront of people's minds is very important.

Do you feel like blogs in particular provide a powerful platform to break an act?
I don't think they have any commercial value in terms of whether something sells or doesn't sell; it's just people talking about it.

How do you feel about the direction Guy Hands is steering EMI?
I just hope it works, for the sake of all of music, because a healthy, competitive music company is very important to all of our existences. I wish him the absolute best in doing it and I really hope it works and I hope he can restore the viability of that great music company. It's important. If he were to ask my advice, I'd give it to him. I hope he does a great job with it. We need great companies, that's all I know.

How do major record labels remain relevant in the new business environment? What do you believe has to happen to enable the record company model to move forward?
Record labels have to be entertainment companies and they have to provide opportunities for artists beyond selling music. It has to have a 'dream' component, meaning whatever the artist envisions themselves doing, they have to be able to come and talk to me and say, 'Here is my vision for my career', not 'here is my vision for my record', and then we have to work as hard as they do to try and bring opportunities so they can be and do all that they want to do. That may be a very soft way of saying it but we have to be entertainment companies. Some people call it 360-degree models and I hate it now because it just sounds like a catchphrase.

How has the scope of contacts in your address book changed today, compared with, say, 10 years ago?
I know more bankers! I know more movie people, I know more TV people. But that's probably it. For me it's more film and TV interaction than I've had in the past 10 years.

What are the big drivers for breaking new music in the US right now?
In the US at the end of last year, a lot of the Top 10 was platform-driven. Whether it was a marketing-driven thing like Hannah Montana or the American Idol franchise or the Eagles or who did the Wal-Mart specific campaign. It's always great to have a hit song and a great piece of music; that's where it always has to start, but having a big driver behind you that helps push you into the consciousness really works.

Do you feel like the impact you can have via radio is reduced at all now?
It's a little tougher in terms of getting everything at the same time, but when you have a hit song and you get it away at radio, alongside everything else it's still your biggest driver. There are a lot of other things now that get into that mix, but it's still pretty powerful.

Island Def Jam will release Duffy's debut in the US later this year. How is the record shaping up over there?
We're getting a great reaction from the people that have heard it. Lots of buzz. It feels like it's going to go. She is going to be one of the breakthroughs of 2008. She's got it. She just did a small promo tour of the United States and everybody's been calling about it. It's setting up nicely.

Can you tell us about some of the other artists you're working on at the moment?
We're working on new music from The Killers, Ne-Yo, Lionel Richie; and Rihanna is working on new stuff. We have an exciting artist called The Dream and there will be new albums from The Roots and Fall Out Boy this year too. On the hip-hop side of things, there will be new music from Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Fabolous. We have a new artist called Rocco who's breaking right now and we have The Bravery that we will continue to work.

What effect has the financial pressure across the business as a whole been having on your A&R decisions? How has it affected the amount of artists you can work with or how you work with those artists?
Well, it's not so much how many, but we have to operate as if we're spending money from our own bank accounts instead of operating like there is some endless well. We have to be very responsible, so we really think it through before we make financial decisions, but that's just good business, that's not necessarily because of a bad climate. It's good business to know that every dime we spend, we're looking for a return.

Do you feel like music is in a good place at the moment?
I do. I think music is in the best place it's been in years.

Source: Music Week

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Mariah's friend and co-producer Jermaine Dupri has uploaded a video that was taken in Mariah's recording studio at her Tribeca house. Also seen in the video are Stephen Hill, Senior VP of Music Programming and Talent at BET and Rachel McIntosh, Mariah's choreographer.

Mariah and JD are seen talking about "The YouTube" (a phrase that made it into the lyrics of "Touch My Body"), Mariah's pink roadcases, the $10 Mariah bill, her Louis Vuitton jeans and Mariah's love for her fans!

The special bonus comes in at about 2:41 minutes into the video, where a small bit from a never-before-heard Mariah song is played in the background. Based on the lyrics heard in the clip, fans are speculating it could be the song "Thanks For Nothing", which is reported as one of the tracks on Mariah's upcoming album.

Source: Jermaine Dupri | Cody | MariahDailyJournal

A chart battle is looming for Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson. Jackson will release her new album Discipline, on Feb. 26, Carey's long player, tentatively titled I'm That Chick is due on April 1. And judging by new tracks previewed at a Melbourne listening session last week, Mimi will blitz.

Carey beats, lyrics, and vocal delivery are superior. Mimi's new songs are about love, lust, being played and her breakdown - or her "breakthrough" as Carey describes it.

"Touch My Body," shortlisted as the first single, hints at a new celebrity must have - a sex tape. "If there's a camera up in here then I'd best not catch this flick on YouTube" Carey warns. "If you run your mouth and brag about this secret rendezvous I will hunt you down."

Collaborating producers include Jermaine Dupri, Polow Da Don, Stargate, Danja, Tricky Sterwart and The Dream.

By comparison, the new Janet is geared to the clubs. With Timbaland's successful electro experiments, U.S. urban is moving towards chunkier beats and house.

Yet Jackson's new tunes fail to repeat past glories. Her dance tracks are overproduced, the ballads are banal. "My body's here, it's soaking wet, I wanna give you something you won't forget", Janet sings on "Tonight." "Ain't you curious, don't you wanna know, how deep my love can go? Don't resist the fight, do it all night."

Source: Herald Sun Australia | SexForYaStereo

Australia
Two of the world's biggest music divas will be heading to Australia this year on the back of their latest album releases.

Mariah Carey, who has racked up 17 number-one hits in the US alone and has sold more than 150 million CDs and DVDs worldwide, is preparing to release her album That Chick in April.

Meanwhile, the release of the Janet Jackson album Discipline is imminent.

"We definitely want to get them out here at some point during the year," says a rep from their US record label who flew to Australia to unveil five tracks from each album.

Insider had a private preview of tracks from both albums - two of the year's most anticipated releases.

Jackson's first single from her 10th studio album is "Feedback," a cracking pop track. Another, "Tonight," is up-tempo dance, so think Rihanna's "Don't Stop The Music."

Others include the pumping "Rock With You" and the curiously titled "The Greatest Ex."

Carey's sound is more polished than Jackson's, and there's no doubt her album will get plenty of radio and television airplay.

Timing is everything in this game, so Carey is yet to set an exact date for the release. The expected drop in April will be around the time Madonna's latest album is due.

Although Carey's lyrics leave little to the imagination, there's no denying she has an amazing voice.

Stand-out tunes include "Love You Long Time," "Touch My Body" and "I'm That Chick That You Want."

Taiwan
Matt Voss, Def Jam's SVP of Marketing, gave a preview of the new Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey albums in a special listening party held in Taiwan yesterday.

Voss played some new songs from the two albums which were not played in the London listening party a few days ago.

According to the article, both albums are so well-protected. People allowed to enter the party were informed not to bring any cellphones, or any recording devices. The reason they played the different songs in different listening parties is because if any of the tracks are leaked they will know where it is from.

He also mentioned the possibility of a duet between Janet & Mariah: "They are both excited, and looking forward to it. They will definitely do it one day!"

Source: The Daily Telegraph | Sina | Bandung

Yesterday, Def Jam honcho L.A. Reid invited a group of journalists into his office to play tracks from Janet Jackson's upcoming album Discipline (due out Feb. 26).

After L.A. played the nine tracks, he asked us if we wanted to hear anything again, and ended up playing "Luv" and "Tonight" another time before saying goodbye. As a bonus treat, he played the title cut from Mariah Carey's "That Chick" as we were leaving. Mariah's tune is a rollerskating jam not unlike Ne-Yo's "Because of You." It just never stops bouncing. Hearing it on the way out underscored the feeling I got from hearing Janet's disc: now's a really great time to be a diva.

Source: VH1 Blog | Ricky

Mariah Carey has set an April 1 release date for the follow-up to her mega-selling album "The Emancipation of Mimi," which was the biggest selling album of 2005. Dubbed "That Chick," the set features production from Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am and Rodney Jerkins, plus collaborations with the likes of T-Pain and Damian Marley.

The album veers between breezy pop tunes like "Lovin' You Long Time" and the title track, ballads like "Love Story" and urban club bangers like the standout "Migrate."

The latter features T-Pain in a guest slot, providing the counterpoint to Carey's anthemic "single girls on the town" lyrics with the killer line: "Don't wait for me to buy drinks, or you're going to dehydrate."

Other highlights include the frisky R&B of "Touch My Body," with Carey cooing, "If there's a camera up in here then I best not catch this flick on YouTube," and the catchy "OOC" -- short for "out of control." There's also a new sound for Carey on "Cruise Control," which features Marley and sees the artist try her hand at Jamaican patois.

"It's kind of strange but I heard a lot of her records and it sound like the album is better than the last album," Dupri recently told Billboard.

Here is the track list for "That Chick":

"Lovin' You Long Time"
"Touch My Body"
"That Chick"
"Thanx for Nothin'"
"For the Record"
"Migrate"
"Cruise Control"
"Love Story"
"OOC"
"Bye Bye"

Note: There are now 12 known tracks from the album - the list above plus the previously reported "For Real, For Real" and "Heat."

Source: Billboard

I've had a sneak peek at two of this year's biggest albums, Janet Jackson's Discipline and That Chick by Mariah Carey.

I can reveal that Janet, 41, kicks out the slow jams in favour of club bangers on her strongest and most varied collection in donkey's years.

Destiny's Child producer Rodney Jerkins, 30, is the man behind the standout cuts. Sweet, synth heavy lead-off track Love Love Love is the musical equivalent of Fruit Pastels while buzzy hook fest Feedback is the girl's best single in a decade.

Elsewhere the deliciously Stevie Wonder-ish This Can't Be Good highlights Janet's whisper-quiet vocal texture, while Tonight sounds like a future No 1.

Only the super sexy (or plain filthy) title track, a ballad penned by Ne-Yo, 26, misses the mark.

As for Mariah it's more of the same from the world's biggest-selling recording artist.

If anything there's less schmaltz this time as the Long Island babe concentrates on blowing bass bins.

The brassy Lovin' You Long Time's riff gets more uplifting by the second while Mariah, 37, does a mean R Kelly impersonation on Touch My Body.

Pick of the bunch is the Janet-like title track That Chick, with its "taste me, gotta flavour like ice cream" hook.

Janet's Discipline drops February 25, Mariah's That Chick follows on April 1.

Source: Daily Star UK | Joao

Def Jam/ Island CEO Antonio 'LA' Reid jetted into London yesterday afternoon to present new releases from Ms Janet Jackson and Ms Mariah Carey.

Two of the world's most iconic have been busy squirreling in the studio and return with Jackson's Discipline and Carey's That Chick.

Reid identified both artists as having a whole lot of 'swagger' - before dropping a little dig to EMI. "That's a music company. Well, it used to be," he grinned before showcasing a bit more bitchiness. Or truth, depending on your POV! "We realised that it would take some work with Janet after her last two EMI album weren't successful. Just like the last Mariah EMI album..."

Once that was done, it was on with the music. Reserving full opinion until we've had the chance to sit down properly with both records, we can however say that we think MC won out.

Janet seemed fairly ok - a couple of good club tracks - but otherwise somewhat generic uptempo and slow R&B numbers that sounded like they could have been off-cuts from All For You or Janet. And there was no need for Discipline. To put it bluntly, JJ apologises to her 'daddy' for 'touching herself' even though he 'commanded' her not to. 'But I can smell you on my sheets/ Daddy I disobeyed you, now come punish me...I've been bad, make me cry...' and so on and so on. Yuck.

Luckily, Mariah kept it a whole lot cleaner (but not squeaky, that would be dry!)

The first few tracks were big, but MC really hit hard with absolute banger Migrate featuring T-Pain. Oh my daze!!! "We sippin' Grigio slow," murmurs Mariah over some serious dirty south bounce. Not too sure about her dropping a bit of patois on the Damian Marley assisted Cruise Control ('Me say no man... tink I'm jokin'), but we'll forgive her such strangeness considering the tune packs heat.

Vocally and sonically, this is yet another outstanding release from the world's biggest selling superstar.

Watch out for a full review once the records are in for review...

Janet is out February 25 and Mariah drops April 1st.

Source: RWD | Casey

In London, England, Def Jam boss Antonio "L.A." Reid was showing off the two female jewels in their crown today with playbacks of the new Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey albums.

Label boss Reid seemed very excited about both of them, although that is his job, and mentioned plans for six singles from Mariah's That Chick, which hits the stores in April.

Janet Jackson - Discipline
First up, though, was Janet's Discipline. If you've heard the single, Feedback, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the album. It's crisp, danceable R&B lavished with Janet's trademark velvet harmonies.

The stand-out track was probably Tonight, a bubbling club track which can only be Jackson's response to Rihanna's Don't Stop The Music. Reid mentioned that some of the tracks weren't finished - and this one sounded like it was missing a sample somewhere in the mix. Once that's added, this could be Janet's biggest dance success since Together Again.

Love, Love, Love and This Can't Be Good saw the lyrical return of the sweet singer who first raised her head on Let's Wait Awhile - all coy and bashful while falling head over heels in love.

But the sleazy siren of 20 YO is also present. Title track Discipline is a gruesome plea for fetishistic S&M sex - with Janet referring to her lover as "Daddy" while asking to be tied up and disciplined. Given that her father is a well-documented control freak who used to beat his kids, this is more than a little uncomfortable.

Speaking of family connections, there's long been a rumour that Janet and Michael will team up again (as they did on 1996's Scream) this year. Well, nothing I heard today confirms that rumour - but there is a track called Rock With You that appears to sample the single of the same name from Off The Wall. Could the finished version feature guest vocals by the former King of Pop? I genuinely hope not.

The remaining two tracks, Rollercoaster and Greatest Ex Ever, didn't really set my world alight - but you never know what'll happen on repeated listens.

The main thing seems to be that Janet is back on form, vocally and lyrically. The record is very safe and commercial, although I'm not sure where they'll go for the third single (Tonight surely has to be the second). But as a first step towards career rehabilitation Def Jam has made a strong play for their newest diva.

Mariah Carey - That Chick
Their old diva (in terms of contract, not age, of course) is Mariah, who is riding high after the 7xPlatinum-selling Emancipation Of Mimi.

We got to hear 10 tracks from the follow-up, That Chick, which I have to say sounded more polished and commercial than Janet's effort.

One track in particular is set to make big bucks, and that's Bye Bye - a torch song for people "who lost they grandmothers". I guarantee that Simon Cowell will be sick of hearing badly-realised auditions of it by the end of the year.

Lyrics were never Carey's strong point, mind you, so her paean to loss is summed up with not-very-insightful Hallmark platitudes like "I'd give the world to see your face" and "Life goes on". Profound, eh?

Still, at least it's better than when she desperately attempts to prove how bang up to date she is. In Touch My Body, she purrs to her lover: "If there's a camera up in here then I best not catch this flick on youtube (youtube)". Not exactly the sexiest boudoir come-on you've ever heard, is it?

But there are plenty of good tunes to counter the awesomely bad lyrics. Migrate, about a night out with Mariah while she wears jeans ("yeah, they fit", she informs us) is sure to be a candidate for heavy MTV rotation, although I hope to God they excise T-Pain's hopelessly strained vocals. Lovin' You Long Time, meanwhile, is a strutting uptempo number very much in the style of It's Like That.

So, what have we learnt from this listening "event"? Well, I wasn't overwhelmed by the music - despite (or perhaps because of) the fact it was played so ear-splittingly loud that it felt like I was being punched repeatedly in the ears by a cyberman. Both artists have turned in a tuneful, competent set of R&B songs, but I'm not sure that any of them have the charisma or vitality to compete with the Rihannas and Beyonces of this world.

Both albums: 6/10 (scores may go up or down after further listens at levels tolerable to the human ear).

Source: DiscoPop UK | Thiago

What's the biz to do when the top-selling album of 2007 was a Christmas project, and the second-best was a soundtrack to a teen-themed Disney movie? Superstars underperformed, and not enough up-and-comers took their commercial fortunes to the proverbial next level.

Still, there's a wealth of highly anticipated albums heading into stores in 2008 and Billboard has the lowdown of which ones you should check out, from the Mars Volta to Mariah Carey to Nas.

Mariah Carey
TBA (Island, Spring/Second Quarter)
After one of the biggest comebacks in recent R&B history with 2005's multiplatinum "The Emancipation of Mimi," the stakes are quite high for Carey's next album. Jermaine Dupri, who was behind the "Mimi" success, is returning to helm the new album. "Ms. Mariah is on fire," Island Def Jam chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid says. "I don't want to hype the record, but she writes all her own songs. Of her producers, the most interesting to me is DJ Toomp, but she's also working with Stargate, Scott Storch, Danja and will.i.am."

Source: Billboard | Bojan

All Access, the biggest radio industry information source, has updated its Future Releases lists to now show Mariah's new, still-untitled single as impacting Top 40/Mainstream and Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover radio stations on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (previously listed as January 22nd).

Although All Access gets its data directly from the record labels, please consider this a tentative date until an official announcement is made.

Source: All Access

Yet another new song title! MariahDailyJournal is now able to reveal that "Touch My Body" is one of the tracks from the much-awaited, new Mariah Carey album. This song, according to our source, is also being considered for the lead single.

Thus far, this site has confirmed 4 new song titles: "Touch My Body," "I'm That Chick You Like," "Migrate," and "Heat." More details about Mariah's upcoming album will be posted as soon as they become available.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

All Access Music Group is reporting that Mariah's new single whose title is still to be determined is impacting Top 40/Mainstream radio stations on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Although "All Access" gets its data directly from the record labels, please consider this a tentative date until an official announcement is made.

Source: All Access

MariahDailyJournal is able to confirm another new song title from Mariah's upcoming album: I'm That Chick You Like. Reliable sources have revealed to us that the song is said to be L.A. Reid's choice for the first single from the yet untitled album. We are told that Reid had his staff at Island Def Jam vote between two songs and "That Chick" won by 10 or so votes.

Apparently, Mariah is currently deciding between "Migrate" and "I'm That Chick You Like" for her first single choice!

Source: MariahDailyJournal

It looks like Mariah's new, as-yet-untitled album will not be out until April or later. According to the latest list of upcoming album releases published by Billboard, the following are due out in Spring/Second Quarter:

Source: Billboard | Chris

Mariah Carey is starting off the new year with high hopes.

"The album is probably my favorite album that I've ever done," Mariah told "Extra" at a charity event on the slopes of Aspen. "I don't want to brag, I am am just humbly grateful that I was blessed to be able to make this record, because I love it."

The Grammy-winning pop diva is talking about her upcoming effort, her follow-up to the smash hit "The Emancipation of Mimi." It's still unnamed, but Mariah said to expect a surprise.

"Honestly I have not named my new album yet," she confessed. "After 'The Emancipation of Mimi,' which is something that came so naturally to me, the title, I really want to think about it because it might be something the complete opposite of that."

But when is she going to find time for a title? The singer has two movies on the horizon, including Adam Sandler's "You Don't Mess With the Zohan."

She added, "I know I'm working a lot, but I want to incorporate fun into that. I just want '08 to be a really fun year."

Source: Extra TV

Hollyscoop reports the following from Mariah's New Year's Eve Party at TAO, Las Vegas:


MariahDailyJournal is able to confirm that Migrate (in addition to Heat) is indeed a new song title from Mariah's upcoming album. It is however, at this point, unknown whether or not it will be the first single.

"It's Like That," the first single from The Emancipation of Mimi was first played by Mariah at the New Year's Eve 2005 Party she hosted at the PURE night club in Las Vegas on December 31, 2004.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Mariah Daily Journal is happy to be able to reveal a confirmed song title from Mariah's upcoming album: "Heat," a mid to up tempo song, which Mariah played to fans back in November. While it is not confirmed whether or not this song will be a single, radio is said to be getting the lead single very soon. More details about Mariah's upcoming single and album will be posted when they become available.

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Source: MariahDailyJournal

On an afternoon in November, two months after Kanye West's Graduation has peaked at the top of the Billboard album charts, DJ Toomp is back in his studio, swiveling in that squeaky chair. A year into his production deal with Def Jam, he's flourished, and not just professionally. He mentions with pride that his first child, a daughter named Caden Alon, is 2 months old.

West and Toomp's "Good Life" single sits at No. 7 on the Billboard singles chart. Jay-Z's American Gangster, released Nov. 6, opened at No. 1 on the album charts, and Toomp's "Say Hello" is one of its highlights. In the coming months, he's slated to go into the studio with Nas and Mariah Carey.

"I really killed that song deal," he boasts.

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Source: Atlanta Creative Loafing

Be careful what you ask for -- you just might get it.

For years, music retailers have complained that the labels wait until the fourth quarter to release albums from their biggest stars, creating a drought during the other nine months.

This year, the labels somehow forgot to do even that. And they also forgot to have a hot release ready for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, a day that usually earns the Super Tuesday distinction, since it's so heavy with big releases. Last week, the highest new entry on the Billboard 200 came in at a lowly No. 50.

Just three years ago, the fourth quarter was packed with new releases from the likes of Eminem, U2, Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Rod Stewart, R. Kelly, Jay-Z/Linkin Park and Kelly Clarkson.

Merchants are crying the blues, but at least they'll have some big releases for the first quarter for a change: So far, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Lenny Kravitz and Sheryl Crow are due out in the new year.

One independent retailer suggested, however, that without big releases in the fourth quarter, his store might not be around in the first quarter.

Source: Billboard

Hip-Hop super producer DJ Toomp has made a name for himself creating hard-hitting beats for the likes of T.I., Jay-Z and Kanye West. Now he's delving into some smoother sounds.

SOHH caught up with the Atlanta-based hit-maker at the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Music Conference in Atlanta yesterday and got the exclusive insight into his work with R&B diva Mariah Carey.

"I really haven't heard none of the other songs on [Mariah's] album but the one I brought is pretty hot," Toomp told SOHH. "It's gonna be a club banger. It's a little different working with Mariah. She usually writes her own stuff and when she goes into the booth there's usually nobody else there but her engineer. But what's crazy is the results are great. She's gone this far working like that so why try to change that?"

Mariah Carey's upcoming untitled album is set for release in the first quarter of 2008.

Source: SOHH

Could she write a single for the latest American Idol winner? No problem. How about a couple of songs for Whitney Houston's comeback album, collaborating with Mariah Carey, and acting as a sort of taste consultant for Liam Howlett on The Prodigy's upcoming release? It's a deal. [British singer-songwriter Amanda] Ghost has been busy on all of the above in the past 18 months, and has even found time to help her best friend, Boy George, revive his career after an eight-year hiatus and numerous scandals, not to mention marrying a television producer and giving birth to their daughter.

Source: The Independent UK | Joao

T-Pain explains why he'll never run out of hit records or big names to record them. In this video from SOHH, he names the artists he is working with now which include Mariah Carey. He reveals, "I just went in with Mariah Carey last night."

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Source: SOHH

Two new song titles from Mariah's forthcoming album have recently been registered with the music copyright holding agency, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI): "For The Record" [previously reported] and "4Real4Real" (or "Four Real Four Real"). Both tracks were written by Mariah, Bryan Michael Cox, and Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire. Although they are the first two titles from Mariah's new album to be registered, the songs may not make the final cut of the album. Mariah's new album is currently scheduled to be released early next year.

Bryan Michael Cox and Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire are writing/producing partners. They have worked together on songs for Chris Brown, Omarion and Danity Kane, and separately for Mary J. Blige (Cox) and Alicia Keys (Shropshire). Both of them have also separately worked with Mariah before: Bryan Michael Cox co-wrote a few songs with Mariah including her #1 hit "We Belong Together" and Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire has worked with Mariah on "So Lonely" feat. Twista.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Joao

Fans who waited for Mariah outside the Avery Fisher Hall, where she performed at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, got to preview two of her new songs!

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Super producer Bryan Michael Cox has quite a few projects on his plate including the forthcoming Mariah Carey album.

At Russell Simmons' Financial Empowerment Summit, Bryan gets all amped when talking up Mariah's project.


It must be pretty good. Although he doesn't give us too much information, he seems pretty giddy. I hope what he contributed isn't his typical piano intro ish that sounds very music 101.

Mariah deserves only the best... so I hope he is out of that phase where everything sounds like a "Be Without You" knock off.

Source: SOHH

An article in the Miami New Times reveals that Mariah is currently collaborating with producer Scott Storch on her new album.

Source: Miami New Times

After launching her new fragrance, "M," Mariah Carey is putting most of her focus on her new album, due out early next year via Island Def Jam. The as-yet-untitled album is the follow-up to her multiplatinum comeback disc, "The Emancipation of Mimi," which earned her three Grammys.

"It's hard for me to sit here and talk about it without sounding like I'm bragging if I'm in love with it, but I'm in love with this album," she says. "I think that having the success with the last record allowed me to have more freedom ... and just make records that I like. It's kind of a really fun record."

And even though Carey has a new fragrance, she never was the type to spray on a scent before she left the house. In fact, Carey says she never really wore perfumes until she fell in love with "M."

"This is the first fragrance that I wear," she says. "I'm not really a perfume person at all ... Things that are too strong and overwhelming, that's what I was always not a fan of."

But when Elizabeth Arden approached the superstar to create her own perfume, it piqued her interest -- mainly because the cosmetics company didn't want to use just her name, but wanted her input in the creation of the scent, which she describes as light, sensual and memorable.

"They were welcoming in my involvement just in every detail, and that was what was the most exciting thing to me," said Carey.

Carey says the fragrance, which comes in a purple bottle with her signature butterfly icon on top, was based on some of her favorite things. One is a Moroccan incense; another is a flower called the Living Tahitian Tiare. But another scent mixed into the fragrance is unexpected: toasted marshmallows.

That aroma was added because it evoked happy memories of her childhood around the campfire. But she adds: "It's blended in there -- it's not like you're gonna walk around smelling like marshmallows."

Related News Story:
Mariah on her new scent and songs (Associated Press)

Source: Billboard

Mariah Carey has postponed release of her new album, previously scheduled for December 4th, until next February.

At that rate the album, a follow up to "The Emancipation of Mimi," will be bumping right into a new CD from Madonna. At the same time, Janet Jackson - now recording for Island/Def Jam, home of Mariah - may have her new release ready too.

Get set for Diva Logjam. And to make matters even more interesting, Janet's boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri, is the producer working with Randy Jackson and others on Mariah's CD. Dupri brought Jackson over to Island/Def Jam with him from Virgin Records, now lost somewhere in the EMI Music shuffle.

From MTV News:
Sorry, Mariah fans -- looks like her new album isn't coming out this year after all. While her record label confirmed that her yet-untitled follow-up to The Emancipation of Mimi would be dropping December 4, a label representative now says Carey is still recording and the date has not been solidified.

Source: Fox News | MTV News

Leggy Mariah Carey, 37, is stepping into a creative new direction by releasing her next single as a keyring, I can reveal.

The dangly pink heart will be attached to a USB port that fans can then pop into their computer and play the tune.

Keane did something similar minus the pink hearts and I can see it catching on more widely as downloading eventually displaces the CD.

Source: Daily Star UK | Mike

The first official song title from Mariah's forthcoming album has been released. The track, entitled "For The Record," was written by Mariah, Bryan Michael Cox, and Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire. "For The Record" has been registered with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a music copyright holding agency. Although it is the first title from Mariah's upcoming album to be registered, the song is not confirmed as the album's first single and may not even make the final cut of the album. An official statement regarding Mariah's new single is expected to be made within the coming weeks. Mariah's new album is currently scheduled to be released on December 4th.

Bryan Michael Cox and Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire are writing/producing partners. They have worked together on songs for the likes of Chris Brown, Omarion and Danity Kane, and separately for Mary J. Blige (Cox) and Alicia Keys (Shropshire). Both of them have also separately worked with Mariah before: Bryan Michael Cox co-wrote a few songs with Mariah including her #1 hit "We Belong Together" and Taurian "Adonis" Shropshire has worked with Mariah on "So Lonely" ft. Twista.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Will

Don't let anyone say that LA Reid is resting on his laurels - instead, the super record executive has lots of work on the go, all at the same time.

"I'm working on a couple of really wonderful things," he reveals.

"There's Mariah Carey and her new album. I'm really excited about it - it's going to be amazing. So I'm working on Mariah, working on Janet Jackson and I'm also working on Jay-Z. Jay-Z has an album called American Gangster, inspired by the movie of the same name, coming out - it's going to be amazing."

And he refuses to reveal anything about Mariah's new music.

"I don't know. I don't even know the title yet. We have a couple that are floating around, and I don't want to spit it out because when I say it, I want it to be the one that sticks. We're still talking about it," he added.

Source: Virgin Media Music

The red carpet fuss at last night's VH1 Save the Music gala centered around two people: John Mayer and Mariah Carey.

L.A. Reid (also) did some secret sharing, hinting that Jay-Z's new album is going to sound "gangsta" (okay, maybe that's not so secret since it's inspired by a movie called American Gangster) and boasting about the guy with the biggest-selling debut of the year. "Kanye West has the hottest album in the world today," he said. "And that's our record." One tidbit Reid couldn't divulge: the track names for Mariah Carey's upcoming album, though he did proclaim it "amazing." We were this close to more information, but Carey's manager, Benny Medina, failed to give the okay.

Woman of the hour Mariah Carey finally arrived in a long purple dress with butterfly rings on each hand just moments before the ceremony began. She shared some insight into her still-untitled record (the name should be arriving any day now), calling it "probably the most fun record I've ever had, and that's tough to say after The Emancipation of Mimi." When Carey was whisked off, we settled in for Conan O'Brien's monologue, which included the killer punchline "Senator Clinton has always encouraged music education. Right now she's trying to encourage Barack Obama to play second fiddle." When the show was over, a mob formed around Carey and Mya, but oddly nobody approached Jon Bon Jovi a few tables over as he got up and made a quiet exit.

Source: Rolling Stone

According to Tower Records Japan, Mariah's new and still-untitled album is set for release in Japan on November 28, 2007. The previously reported DVD and Single releases have been pushed back by two weeks. Below are the latest Japanese street dates for Mariah's new CD, Single & DVD.


Meanwhile, today's edition of the Japanese newspaper Nikkan reports that Mariah's new fragrance, "M by Mariah Carey" will hit stores in October 2007.

Source: Love Love Jack

NOVEMBER ALBUM RELEASES

MARIAH CAREY Her last album, "The Emancipation of Mimi," was 2005's top seller, reminding fans how sublime her increasingly whispery voice can be. But the two albums before that, "Glitter" and "Charmbracelet," reminded her how precarious pop stardom can be, which means that her new album is a big deal but not a sure thing. Nov. 20. Island. (Kelefa Sanneh)

A New Mariah/Aretha Duet?
ARETHA FRANKLIN It takes a brave vocalist to sing a duet with Aretha Franklin, but she has rounded up an album's worth, including Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and George Michael. Not yet titled. Nov. 13. Arista. (Jon Pareles)

Source: The New York Times

As we reported yesterday, Randy Jackson was live on Los Angeles' KIIS FM and briefly mentioned Mariah's new album. Click on the play button below to listen to the actual interview.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

From the Sept. 20th issue of Rolling Stone magazine, Chart Toppers:

Mariah Carey
Title TBD Out November 20th
Mariah Carey's last album The Emancipation of Mimi was the breakout hit of 2005 selling more than 5 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 Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, Bryan Michael Cox and Will.i.am. "Seriously, I can't wait to put this record out," says Carey. "I'm in the studio day and night trying to cook it to perfection. If the last album was dinner, treat this as dessert."

In related news, Randy Jackson, calling in to Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM show this morning from the American Idol Season 7 auditions in Charleston, South Carolina, briefly mentioned Mariah and described her upcoming album as "blazing hot record that's coming out soon."

Source: MariahCarey.com | MariahDailyJournal

Mariah Carey lived up to her diva tag when she joined Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am in the studio recently - she wore a ball gown.

But the hip-hop super producer insists that Carey wasn't trying the make a statement. She just couldn't be bothered to change. The My Humps hitmaker explains, "Mariah was cool. She came into the studio wearing a big ball gown. "She was like, 'I'm so sorry! I know everybody thinks I'm a diva, but I'm wearing this because I've just come from a party and I didn't want to go home and change.'

"She's a real diva in her own right, but she is real cool." The producer admits he can handle the occasional diva, but insists the big stars he agrees to work with leave their bodyguards at home. He adds, "I remind them not to take themselves so seriously: 'When you come into the studio, leave the bodyguards in the f**king lobby. Why bring them into the studio? Is the mike going to choke you? Relax.'"

Source: Contact Music

Jermaine Dupri talked about a new Mariah track during an interview at the grand opening party for his Atlanta club, Studio 72, last night.

Source: MTV

The official site, MariahCarey.com, in its fragrance section under Party Ideas confirms the November release for Mariah's new album!

Source: MariahCarey.com

Opening the fall album-release season with discs by 50 Cent and Kanye West is kind of like kicking off your show with the encore. You could stick around for the rest of the gig, but what's the point?

Luckily, after the dust clears from the September 11 showdown between the rap heavyweights, the next few months will bring plenty more fresh tunes worth checking out from fellow rappers (Eve, Chamillionaire, Ja Rule, Rick Ross, Nelly and Lupe Fiasco); R&B divas (Mariah Carey, Nicole Scherzinger, Mya and Jennifer Hudson); rock bands (Foo Fighters, Coheed and Cambria, Hot Hot Heat and Avenged Sevenfold); and smooth singers (Chris Brown, Mario, KT Tunstall and James Blunt).

Who will raise their "Umbrella" this fall and have the back-to-school jam that rivals Rihanna's unstoppable summer hit? We're not sure (though we suspect we know what Kanye's answer would be), so we've laid out the contenders for you.

November 20
Heavyweights: They don't get any bigger than Mariah Carey, and while details on her yet-untitled follow-up to the career-reviving The Emancipation of Mimi album are scare, she recently told fans via a voicemail on her Web site that she's got 10 songs in the bag and is planning to work with old pal Jermaine Dupri.

Click here for a list of album releases this Fall.


Related Reading: Breaking Down Album Leaks
Spin's Michael Endelman tells CNN's Shanon Cook how album leaks can be good and bad.


Watch the rest of the interview at CNN.com.

Source: MTV

From R. Kelly's most recent interview with RWD Magazine.

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Dre from the hip-hop producing team Cool & Dre confirms their collaboration with Mariah Carey on her upcoming album in a recent interview with DJ Booth.


Previous Reports:
» Cool & Dre To Work On Mariah's New Album? (May 5, 2007)
» Mariah Working with Cool and Dre? (March 20, 2007)

Source: DJ Booth

Live and direct from his home studio in LA, Mr. Will I Am, he of Black Eyed Peas fame, played us cuts from his brand new album, Songs About Girls. As well as hard-knock hip hop, we couldn't help notice a sound that seemed more familiar from our own home turf.

We can tell you the record sounds absolutely massive. With beats by Will, Polow Tha Don and someone else who I actually can't remember, Songs About Girls is over-big. While the guest stars are limited to just Snoop Dizzle, Will has become one of the world's biggest producers of late, producing tracks for Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.

He even gave us a sneak peak of two brand new tracks by certain superstars - but we promised not to spill the beans! Wouldn't want to get in any trouble.

Related Article:
Black Eyed Peas' Will.I.Am Works On Mariah's New Album

Source: RWD Magazine

In an interview earlier today with V-103 FM in Atlanta, Georgia, Jermaine Dupri mentioned that he and Mariah are now both in Atlanta and currently working on her new album while girlfriend, Janet Jackson is in Miami, Florida working on hers with the help of L.A. Reid. He said that if Janet needs his help, he will be there. He, however, said that the reason for the current set-up is so that they can get both albums out this year.

Source: Rooney

Janet Jackson has followed her boyfriend Jermaine Dupri from Virgin to Island Def Jam, Billboard has learned. "She's on Island, but it's more or less [Def Jam CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid's] project," Dupri says. "I let him deal with that on a day-to-day basis. He's going to A&R that project, too. Janet's record is one that he's wanted to do for a long time. He's very passionate about it.

Jackson's departure from Virgin comes in the wake of two consecutive commercial disappointments: 2004's "Damita Jo" and last year's "20 Y.O." Her departure from the label was widely rumored after Dupri exited the company late last year to become president of Island Urban.

As for the direction of Jackson's as-yet-untitled album, Dupri says, "I don't really know what he's got in mind at this point. His past record isn't shabby so I'm going to let him do what he's going to do. I'm going to do [the new] Mariah [Carey album], and we're going to make it seem like we're in competition to see who's going to have the biggest album of the year."

There is no release date yet for the Jackson album, although rumors suggest it may be ready before the end of the year.

Source: Billboard

According to the print edition of Billboard magazine dated July 14, 2007, Mariah Carey's new, as-yet-untitled album is slated for release on November 20, 2007.

Source: Billboard | Chris | Joao

Rapper Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) has been out of the solo game for a while. His last album was 2002's unreleased Kamaal the Abstract. Things are about to change, however, as Q-Tip readies his next album, The Renaissance.

The album's first single, WorkItOut, will be available to download and stream for free beginning Wednesday July 4th at www.myspace.com/qtipmusic.

Although Q-Tip has been largely absent as of late, he has worked recently with Busta Rhymes, RZA, Rhymefest and Mariah Carey, among others.

Source: HipHopDX

Rap-Up TV was at Ludacris' Pre-BET Awards Party on Sunday at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood and caught up with Jermaine Dupri who spoke briefly about Mariah's new album and its scheduled release date.


You can check out Jermaine's interview at Rap-Up or download a video file here.

Source: Rap-Up | MariahDailyJournal

Rapper, producer and founding member of Black Eyed Peas, Will.I.Am talks about his collaborations with Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston on their respective new albums in a streaming video on MTV Overdrive.

Watch the video or download here.

Source: MTV | Richard

Akon's voice is one of the most unmistakable - and unavoidable - in music today.

From collaborations with Gwen Stefani, Eminem and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to his own solo hits to rumored upcoming collabs with Elton John, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the smooth-voiced, Senegal-born singer is a ubiquitous force on the pop charts; to wit, he's currently got four songs in Billboard's Top 40.

Source: Detroit News

Nothing new.

Mariah Carey has recently logged time recording in the British Virgin Islands for her as-yet-untitled new Island Def Jam album, the follow-up to 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi," released in 2005.

Bryan Michael-Cox is one of the songwriters submitting songs for the project, which will feature contributions from longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri.

"The Emancipation of Mimi" has sold 5.8 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan.

Source: Billboard

In an interview with Mix Tape Kings, Cool, one-half of the hit-making producing duo, Cool & Dre, vaguely hints at a possible collaboration with Mariah Carey.


Meanwhile, Cool & Dre are set to work with Whitney Houston and Christina Milian on their respective upcoming albums.

Source: MixTapeKings

Songwriter and record producer Bryan Michael Cox wrote the following blog on his MySpace page on Thursday, April 26th. It hints about a possible collaboration with Mariah Carey who is currently recording her album in Anguilla.


Bryan Michael and Mariah collaborated in the past co-writing and producing hit songs such as "Don't Forget About Us," "Get Your Number," "Shake It Off," "The One," "I Miss You," "How Much," and "All I Want For Christmas (Remix)."

Source: Bryan Cox Music · tekce

Mariah, recording a new album, booked a whole month in Anguilla's biggest villa and had a studio built in.

Source: New York Post

In early March, a Sony/BMG employee reported that Mariah was apparently in the studios working on her new album with production/writing team, StarGate. However, producer Mikkel Eriksen of StarGate dispelled this report saying they never met but hopes they will in the future.

Source: Heroes of Mariah · Joao

King T.I. stopped by VIBE today to talk about his forthcoming album TI vs. TIP, movies, and future projects. His interview revealed that he is producing on Mariah Carey's new album.

Source: VIBE

On his MySpace page, producer Sundafu (pictured with Mariah on right) writes he's currently working on various new records, one of which is Mariah Carey's.

"I am currently producing Angela Via's album, 'Ready To Fly' on Capitol Music Group. Working on Mariah's new record, Whitney's new record, J Hud's new record, Bruce Bonniface's new record, 'Every Day I'm Hustlin'."

Source: Sundafu · HonourMariah

• Mariah Working with Cool and Dre? In a recent interview with ManiaTV's Rapper's Delight, Cool from the hip-hop producing team Cool and Dre talked about their future projects and revealed that they are currently working with Mariah. You can watch the interview on YouTube here. At about 6.20 into the video, Cool says, "Mariah's on deck. We sent her the record and she's going crazy right now..."

Cool and Dre are also set to work with Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige on their upcoming albums. Earlier production works include "So Amazin'" (Christina Milian), "What's My Name" (Chris Brown), "Goodbyes" (Kelis), "No Snitchin'" (Chamillionaire).

• Mariah on New Lil' Wayne Track? Lil' Wayne recently released a song entitled "All Alone" in response to a song from his ex-girlfriend Trina's song about the last days of their relationship. It appears that the same sample of Mariah used by Buccwheat (an underground Los Angeles rapper) on last year's "I Like It" is on Lil' Wayne's track as well. You can listen to the song here. They play the loop mainly toward the end.

• Mariah's Back on Australian Charts. After several months out of ARIA's Urban Top 40, The Emancipation of Mimi is back on the chart at 29!

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In his most recent interview with MTV, multiplatinum producer Scott Storch revealed that he is "set to work soon with Mariah Carey, T.I., Yung Joc, Chris Brown and Kelly Rowland."

Source: MTV

With his production skills having helped score Grammy Awards for T.I. (best rap solo performance for "What You Know") and Ludacris (best rap album for 'Release Therapy'), DJ Toomp is busy on other hip-hop fronts.

After producing Young Jeezy's latest hit, "I Luv It," he has lined up a slew of additional collaborations on upcoming projects by Young Buck, Busta Rhymes, 8Ball & MJG, Mariah Carey and Slim Thug. Slated to be Ludacris' next single is another DJ Toomp production, "Mouths to Feed." Then there's the hookup he made with Kanye West when the latter did a cameo on an early version of Young Jeezy's "I Got Money," another Toomp contribution to the young rapper's second album, 'The Inspiration.'

In the meantime, thanks to the heightened exposure that can come with such collaborations, DJ Toomp and his NZone Entertainment label partner Bernard Parks Jr. recently signed a new song deal with Island Def Jam chairman Antonio 'L.A.' Reid. And they are planning to build a studio in their home base of Atlanta. By the middle of this year, DJ Toomp and Parks also want to establish a Los Angeles base of operations.

Source: Monsters And Critics UK

Mariah fan Carlos was one of the attendees at last night's Pinko party in London. He chatted it up with Mark Sudack, a member of Mariah's management, and had the opportunity to ask about Mariah's forthcoming album(s). Here's what he was able to gather from the conversation:

Source: Carlos

The Orlando-based producer duo of Andrew "Dru Brett" Harr and Jermaine "Mayne" Jackson collaboratively known as The Runners of Trac –N- Field Entertainment has done it again. Hip Hip artist Young Jeezy's single, "Go Getta" is making record breaking radio spins in limitless major cities.

With just one year in the production game, The Runners are making the top their home stadium and the number one on the back of their jerseys. Their first major hit was Rick Ross's "Hustlin," which has immensely sold over a million ring tones! "Hustlin" was such a major hit that it brought Hip-Hop's savior, rap artist Jay-Z, out of his "retirement" when he was featured on the "Hustlin" remix along with hip hop's Young Jeezy.

Other current singles on the Billboard Charts and on heavy radio rotation include "Where My Money" by Rick Ross, "Bet That" by Trick Daddy and "Slap" by super hip hop heavy weight Ludacris, which were creatively produced by these two youthful masterminds. These production bad boys are also on board to produce the theme song for the new 2007 season of America's Most Wanted. Other notable artists The Runners have worked with and produced tracks for include "Reppin Time" by Jim Jones, "Money on My Mind" by Lil Wayne "All or Nothing" by Fat Joe and "Murda Murda" by Juelz Santana. The Runners are set to provide the market place with hit after hit singles with their production on highly anticipated upcoming songs and albums which include Pop moguls, Britney Spears and Mariah Carey, Hip-Hop megastar's T.I., JadaKiss, and UGK, songstress Christina Milian, the King of R&B; R. Kelly and more!

With nothing but great music for the ear and smashing records for the charts, The Runners are already in the studio working with Trick Daddy, Fabolous, and Trey Songz. The Runners are just beginning to show the world who they really are. From the masses of hip-hop and R&B all the way to Pop music, and with mounting interests in fashion, modeling, television, and a label deal, The Runners' name is becoming a brand associated with unparalleled success.

Source: Thug Life Army

In a recent interview with Rashmi Shastri, DJ Clue revealed that he is slated to work with Mariah on a few tracks for her upcoming album.

Whose idea was it to do the remix of Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us"? Me and Mariah came up with that together. It features Styles P and Fabolous. It has the vibe of the "We Belong Together" remix. You can check the new remix on iTunes and it's on my new album as well. What is it like working with Mariah? Mariah is cool and she's fun to be around, we've been friends for a while now and work well together. She brings Jack [her dog] to the studio all the time. I'm supposed to get with her this weekend to work on something for her new album. Once she has an idea we work quick. It's going to be some hot, hip hop music. I'm hopefully going to do a few tracks on that project. It was a good experience DJ'ing for her Emancipation of Mimi tour because the crowd was hype.

You can read Rashmi's full interview with DJ Clue at Heroes of Mariah.

Source: Rashmi Shastri | Heroes of Mariah