Multi-platinum global superstar Mariah Carey is revealing more details of ME. I am Mariah... the Elusive Chanteuse, her new exclusive body of work arriving May 26th on Def Jam Recordings, featuring the brand new focus track from the album, “Thirsty.” The track follows up “You’re Mine (Eternal),” crowned Mariah’s 17th career #1 hit on Billboard’s Dance Club Play chart earlier this month. Her RIAA platinum-plus hit lead single “#Beautiful” featuring Miguel was a global chart-topping smash, with more than 50 million YouTube views.
As executive producer of ME. I am Mariah... the Elusive Chanteuse, nearly every song on the album (with the exception of an emotionally-charged rendition of George Michael’s #1 classic “One More Try,”) was written and produced by Mariah. Two different exclusive album configurations with distinctive artwork are available for pre-order now, the Standard Edition (15 tracks) at http://smarturl.it/Mariah; and the Deluxe Edition (18 tracks) at http://smarturl.it/MariahDlx.
ME. I am Mariah... the Elusive Chanteuse finds her collaborating with an award-winning roster of hitmaking artists and producers from across the musical spectrum. In addition to Miguel on “#Beautiful,” special guests include Mary J. Blige on “It’s A Wrap” and R. Kelly on “Betcha Gon’ Know.” The latter two, both bonus tracks on the Deluxe Edition, were produced by Mariah with Tricky Stewart and Big Jim Wright (joined by The-Dream on “Betcha Gon’ Know”).
“You’re Mine (Eternal)” was written and produced by Mariah and Rodney Jerkins, who also wrote and produced “The Art Of Letting Go,” the third bonus track on the Deluxe Edition. Special guests include Fabolous on “Money ($ * / …)” and Nas on “Dedicated,” both tracks produced by Mariah with Hit-Boy for Hits Since 87, the same team responsible for “Thirsty.” “Meteorite” was written and produced by Mariah and Q-Tip. “Faded” was written and produced by Mariah and Mike WiLL Made-It.
Mariah is also joined by special guest Wale, featured on “You Don’t Know What To Do.” The track is one of four on the new album produced by Mariah with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, who also worked together on “Make It Look Good,” “One More Try,” and “Supernatural” with special guest stars “DemBabies” a.k.a. Ms. Monroe and Moroccan Scott Cannon a.k.a Roc N’ Roe.
Mariah announced her new album with a personal video message to her fans, describing the album, and the cover artwork that includes her first and only self-portrait, which she drew at three and a half years old. Go to: http://youtu.be/5mSezvKLxVM. Mariah describes the drawing as “a creative visualization of how I saw myself with the purity of a child’s heart, before it was ever broken.”
Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah has defined the modern pop performance. As a singer/songwriter/producer, she has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard's “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World's Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” and BMI's “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few. Mariah Carey's ongoing impact transcends the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. She has made substantial marks in film with critically acclaimed roles in Lee Daniel’s Precious (2009) and The Butler (2013). A Congressional Award recipient, Mariah has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Mariah founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development. Mariah is being honored for her efforts at the Fresh Air Fund's Annual Gala on Thursday, May 29th in NYC.