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pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) Hero (Mariah Carey song) "Hero" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on October 19, 1993, via Columbia Records as the second single from Carey's third studio album, "Music Box" (1993). Originally intended for Gloria Estefan, the song was written and produced by Mariah and Walter Afanasieff. While writing the song, Carey did not connect to its style or sound, therefore forfeiting it over to the soundtrack of the film of the same name. However, after being convinced to keep it, she changed some of the lyrics to more precisely fit her personality. Lyrically,

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) the second biggest selling single for the year end countdown and the nineteenth best-selling single of the decade. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified the song double-platinum, denoting shipments of over 1.2 million copies within the country. Works cited Hero (Mariah Carey song) "Hero" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on October 19, 1993, via Columbia Records as the second single from Carey's third studio album, "Music Box" (1993). Originally intended for Gloria Estefan, the song was written and produced by Mariah and Walter Afanasieff. While writing the song, Carey did not connect

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) Hits" (2001), "The Ballads" (2008), and "#1 to Infinity" (2015). Throughout the course of her career, Carey has re-recorded the song twice and filmed other music videos aside from the original. The first music video for the song was filmed by Larry Jordan in July 1993 during a private concert at Proctor's Theatre, later released on the home video "Here Is Mariah Carey". In 2001, following the September 11 attacks, Carey re-recorded the song as a mash-up single titled "Never Too Far/Hero Medley," a medley with her single at the time, "Never Too Far." Additionally, prior to the release of

pos: Make It Happen (Mariah Carey song) Make It Happen (Mariah Carey song) "Make It Happen" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. Written and produced by Carey and C+C Music Factory's David Cole and Robert Clivillés, it was released on April 4, 1992, by Columbia Records as the third single from her second studio album, "Emotions" (1991). The pop-, R&B-, and dance-influenced track incorporates traces of gospel in its bridge and crescendo. Described by author Chris Nickson as Carey's most personal and inspirational song (up until "Hero"), it tells of her personal struggles prior to her rise to fame, and how her faith

pos: Almost Home (Mariah Carey song) Almost Home (Mariah Carey song) "Almost Home" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It is the main track from the 2013 Walt Disney Pictures film "Oz the Great and Powerful". Commissioned by Disney, Simone Porter, Justin Gray, and Lindsey Ray wrote the bulk of the record. When Carey signed on to sing the song, she and Stargate's Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen would later change it a bit and ultimately, complete it. On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Mariah Carey had recorded the song for the Disney film with production team Stargate,

pos: Close My Eyes (Mariah Carey song) Personnel Close My Eyes (Mariah Carey song) "Close My Eyes" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey for her sixth studio album "Butterfly" (1997). It was co-written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff. While Carey solely wrote the lyrics to the song, both she and Afanasieff composed its music. They also produced and arranged the song together. A downtempo piano led song, the lyrics in "Close My Eyes" revolve around negative experiences in her life, including indirectly talking about the relationship between her and ex-husband Tommy Mottola. In September 2012, Carey revealed that it is

pos: Close My Eyes (Mariah Carey song) Close My Eyes (Mariah Carey song) "Close My Eyes" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey for her sixth studio album "Butterfly" (1997). It was co-written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff. While Carey solely wrote the lyrics to the song, both she and Afanasieff composed its music. They also produced and arranged the song together. A downtempo piano led song, the lyrics in "Close My Eyes" revolve around negative experiences in her life, including indirectly talking about the relationship between her and ex-husband Tommy Mottola. In September 2012, Carey revealed that it is one

pos: Infinity (Mariah Carey song) Infinity (Mariah Carey song) "Infinity" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her sixth compilation album, "#1 to Infinity" (2015). It was released by Epic Records on April 27, 2015, as the only single from the album. Carey wrote the song in collaboration with Eric Hudson, Priscilla Renea, Taylor Parks and Ilsey Juber. Carey and Hudson also produced the track. It is an R&B song; the lyrics are about Carey putting herself first and emancipation. However, many critics likened the content to the singer's separation from her then-husband, entertainer Nick Cannon. Critical response to "Infinity" was

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) off that night for not being able to successfully carry the song. Similarly, season 7 contestant Brooke White performed the song during the Mariah Carey themed week, while season 8 contestant Danny Gokey performed the song in the top 36 performances. season 10 contestant Karen Rodriguez performed the song in both English and Spanish versions in the top 24 performances, making it into the top 13 the following night. Japanese-American singer Yuna Ito included her rendition of "Hero" on her compilation album "Love -Singles Best 2005–2010". Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna sang "Hero" during a live talent show at her high

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) the stateside version of the album. Additionally, a music video was filmed and released for the 2008 version, featuring behind the scenes footage of the song's recording, as well as Carey's writing music in the studio. The music video on YouTube has 205 million views as of July 2018. Due to fan requests and its personal lyrical content, Carey has performed "Hero" on several occasions throughout her career. She first performed the song in July 1993 at the Proctor's Theater, later to be released as "Here Is Mariah Carey." Later, she performed the song live on "The Arsenio Hall Show"

pos: Infinity (Mariah Carey song) accompanying music video was directed by Brett Ratner, a longtime friend of Carey's, and premiered on June 2, 2015. Clips of Carey performing "Infinity" at her Las Vegas residency are intercut with cameos by Tyson Beckford and Jussie Smollett. The following credits were adapted from the liner notes of "#1 to Infinity", Epic Records. Infinity (Mariah Carey song) "Infinity" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her sixth compilation album, "#1 to Infinity" (2015). It was released by Epic Records on April 27, 2015, as the only single from the album. Carey wrote the song in

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) her compilation album "The Ballads", Carey re-recorded "Hero" and filmed a new video featuring behind the scenes footage of the studio. "Hero" won two ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, one ASCAP Pop Music Award and one BMI Pop Award for the Songwriter Award. The song has been covered many times during both studio and live recordings, such as on global singing competitions. Mariah Carey's second studio album, "Emotions" (1991), contained influences from mostly 1950s, 1960s and 1970s balladry and gospel, as well as her continued work of R&B and soul. The album, while praised by some as more mature

pos: Butterfly (Mariah Carey song) Butterfly (Mariah Carey song) "Butterfly" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on December 1, 1997, by Columbia Records as the second single from her sixth studio album "Butterfly" (1997). The song was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff. "Butterfly" is a pop ballad combining elements of R&B and gospel. Carey had originally conceived it as a house record with David Morales titled "Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)". After realizing how personal the lyrics were and how they could be applied to "Butterfly", she wrote the album's title track with Afanasieff. On the

pos: Make It Happen (Mariah Carey song) "Here Is Mariah Carey" (1993). At the VH1 Divas taping in 1998, Carey was the opening performer of the event, and after "My All", her single at the time, she followed with "Make It Happen". As during the usual live performances of the song, a gospel choir accompanied her. On July 2, 2005, a benefit concert was held in Hyde Park, London, titled Live 8. The televised event was watched by over 9.6 million Britons and attended by over 200,000. Carey performed a three-song set list, opening with "Make It Happen" followed by "Hero" and "We Belong Together", featuring a

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) its taping, the concert was released as the home video titled, "Here Is Mariah Carey" (1993). Carey's performance of the song that night was edited and commissioned as the official music video, directed by Larry Jordan. The video was included on Carey's DVD "#1's" (1998). The video features her in a long dark dress, sporting long curly hair. On few international versions of the album, a Spanish version of the song was included, such as on the Mexican and Argentinian versions. It was titled "Héroe", and featured translation by Jorge Luis Piloto, a Spanish musician who had come to briefly

pos: Almost Home (Mariah Carey song) that we’ll be back in Kansas before we know it, emphasizing the point with plenty of her trademark vocal fireworks." Recording Personnel Almost Home (Mariah Carey song) "Almost Home" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It is the main track from the 2013 Walt Disney Pictures film "Oz the Great and Powerful". Commissioned by Disney, Simone Porter, Justin Gray, and Lindsey Ray wrote the bulk of the record. When Carey signed on to sing the song, she and Stargate's Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen would later change it a bit and ultimately, complete it.

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) & Festivity. In addition, she included the song in her 2015 Las Vegas residency, "Mariah Carey Number 1's", a chronicle of her 18 US number 1 hits. The song was performed 8th in her setlist. She sang on a circular platform on the stage, donning a short white dress. "Hero" has been covered several times through live performances, as well as recorded studio versions. Additionally, since its debut, it has achieved strong media attention. In 2009, prior to the election results, Barack Obama's wife Michelle played him the song to give him strength and inner support. A source close to

pos: Sweetheart (Rainy Davis song) wrote that Dupri is romancing pop queen Mariah Carey in the squeaky clean, radio-gimme "Sweetheart." Entertainment Weekly's David Browne wrote: "Even Carey contributes, perhaps unwittingly (...) On the mild electro-funk of "Sweetheart," she turns herself into a subservient Barbie, cooing about her need for a "storybook romance." Kris Ex of Vibe wrote that Mariah Carey-belted "Sweetheart" updates Rainy Davis's '86 hit of the same name but its "jams are swollen with riveting bass runs." Lyrics to this song from Genius Sweetheart (Rainy Davis song) "Sweetheart" is a song recorded by Rainy Davis from her eponymous debut album, "Sweetheart" (1987). It

pos: Loverboy (Mariah Carey song) Loverboy (Mariah Carey song) "Loverboy" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on July 16, 2001 by Virgin Records America as the lead single from "Glitter" (2001). Written and produced by Carey, Larry Blackmon, Thomas Jenkins and Clark Kent, "Loverboy" is built around a sample from "Candy" by Cameo, who are also featured on the track. Lyrically, the song finds Carey fantasizing about her loverboy, a man that will fulfill her physical and sexual desires. The recording was accompanied by an official remix, titled "Loverboy (Remix)", featuring guest artists Ludacris, Da Brat, Shawnna and

pos: Honey (Mariah Carey song) Honey (Mariah Carey song) "Honey" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on August 29, 1997 by Columbia Records as the lead single from her sixth studio album "Butterfly" (1997). The song was written and produced by Carey, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, Kamaal "Q-Tip" Fareed, and Steven "Stevie J" Jordan. The song samples "Hey DJ" by the World's Famous Supreme Team, and "The Body Rock" by the Treacherous Three. "Honey" was a re-defining song in Carey's career, pushing her further into the hip hop music world. "Honey" was acclaimed by music critics, who called

pos: One Sweet Day One Sweet Day "One Sweet Day" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey and R&B group Boyz II Men. The song was released on as the second single from Carey's fifth studio album, "Daydream". The artists co-wrote the song with Walter Afanasieff, who co-produced it with Carey. The song speaks about the death of a loved one, how the protagonist took their presence for granted and misses them, and finally about seeing the person in heaven. Both Carey and Boyz II Men wrote the song about specific people in their lives, being inspired by sufferers of the AIDS epidemic,

pos: Fantasy (Mariah Carey song) Fantasy (Mariah Carey song) "Fantasy" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth album "Daydream" (1995), released on September 12, 1995 by Columbia Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Carey and Dave Hall, both serving as primary producers alongside Sean Combs. The song heavily samples Tom Tom Club's 1981 song "Genius of Love" and incorporates various other beats and grooves arranged by the former. The song's lyrics describe a woman who is in love with a man, and how every time she sees him she starts fantasizing about

pos: Hero (Mariah Carey song) finalists performed the song again with Mariah Carey on November 8, 2008 during Week 5 of the live broadcasts, a week in which Carey's music and career served as the theme. Upon its release, the single was expected to top the charts in the United Kingdom, due to strong promotional push from Cowell and his management. On November 2, 2008, it debuted atop of the UK Singles Chart, staying there for three consecutive weeks and becoming the fastest-selling single of 2008. The song sold 100,000 copies in the first day of its release and 313,244 copies by the end of

pos: Beautiful (Mariah Carey song) Beautiful (Mariah Carey song) "#Beautiful" is a song recorded by American singers Mariah Carey and Miguel. It was released as the lead single from Carey's fourteenth studio album, "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" (2014). "#Beautiful" was written by Carey, Miguel, Nathan Perez, Brooke Davis, Mac Robinson, and Brian Keith Warfield, with Carey, Miguel and Perez producing the song. Released on May 6, 2013, Carey and Miguel did not reveal that they had collaborated on the song, until April 25, 2013, when Carey revealed the title in a 25-second teaser video during season twelve of "American Idol". It was

pos: My Love (The-Dream song) My Love (The-Dream song) "My Love" is the second single from The-Dream's second studio album, "Love vs. Money", featuring Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, The-Dream, and Carlos McKinney, and produced by The-Dream and McKinney. The single release was released to U.S. Top 40/Mainstream radio on January 27, 2009. It was sent to Urban and rhythmic radio on February 25, 2009. The song was released as digital download in the United States and Canada on February 24, 2009. The-Dream wrote the lyrics of the song with Mariah Carey in mind already before approaching the singer. Doubtful whether she, or

pos: The Ballads (Mariah Carey album) compilation. The video shows Mariah Carey walking into the recording room accompanied by her dog, lingering in the studio and singing to the song. It is intercut with a scene of New York City during the night. Carey performed "Hero" at the Inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C., and was featured on a CBS TV special. A limited edition of "The Ballads" was being sold exclusively at all Target Stores. The CD comes in a gift pack that includes a small bottle of Carey's fragrance "Luscious Pink". Blogcritics said: "This release is a different type

pos: It's Like That (Mariah Carey song) Guardian" wrote a positive review for the song, praising the "headbanging Fatman Scoop rap", also noting that "Carey is very much a presence, unfurling her three octaves judiciously." Keith Caulfield from "Billboard" magazine assured that "Mariah Carey finally returns with a certifiably hot track. It's Like That is a sparse, bass-heavy, beat-driven cut that is primed for radio and dancefloors". Tom Sinclair of "Entertainment Weekly" described the song as "almost as cool as Run-DMC song (which shares the same title), with Carey fantasizing about easing into a nightclub buzzed on Bacardi. 'No stress, no fights,' she sings, making it sound

pos: Beautiful (Mariah Carey song) bedazzled, fur-and feather-draped slings, two that matched her white outfit, and one that matched her black outfit; the slings were designed by Gucci. Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse". Recording Personnel !scope="col" colspan="3"| Streaming Beautiful (Mariah Carey song) "#Beautiful" is a song recorded by American singers Mariah Carey and Miguel. It was released as the lead single from Carey's fourteenth studio album, "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" (2014). "#Beautiful" was written by Carey, Miguel, Nathan Perez, Brooke Davis, Mac Robinson, and Brian Keith Warfield, with Carey, Miguel and Perez producing

pos: U Make Me Wanna (Jadakiss song) insipid Mariah Carey vehicle "U Make Me Wanna." The Situation's Samantha Watson wrote: "Fans of Mariah Carey will like the track ‘U Make Me Wanna’, the distinctive Mariah vocals with Jadakiss laying down lyrics, the track plays on an Egyptian like sound with added synthesised beats, not one of the best singles but it is one you can listen to." USA Today's Steve Jones called this song "thug love anthem." Aqua Boogie of Vibe wrote that love themed "U Make Me Wanna" shows that Jada has more to offer than body counts and gun talk." Rapreviews was favorable: "He even

pos: Can't Let Go (Mariah Carey song) Can't Let Go (Mariah Carey song) "Can't Let Go" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey from her second album "Emotions" (1991). It was released as the album's second single in the fourth quarter of 1991 in the United States and the first quarter of 1992 elsewhere. The protagonist of this synthesizer-heavy ballad laments an ex-lover who has moved on, and though she tries she "can't let go." Carey had fallen out with her songwriting partner Ben Margulies following a financial dispute, and her record label suggested that she work with the other producers of her debut album such

pos: Here Is Mariah Carey "Hero" from this concert were later used for audio release as official live versions on commercial/promo singles. Here Is Mariah Carey Here Is Mariah Carey, also known simply as Mariah Carey or Mariah's Thanksgiving NBC Special, was Mariah Carey's third DVD/video release. It presents Carey performing live at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady, New York on July 16, 1993. The video was originally released in late 1993, and the DVD was released on September 12, 2006. First shown as a television special on Thanksgiving 1993 on NBC, the video presents Carey performing a concert to celebrate and promote her "Music Box"

pos: Here Is Mariah Carey Here Is Mariah Carey Here Is Mariah Carey, also known simply as Mariah Carey or Mariah's Thanksgiving NBC Special, was Mariah Carey's third DVD/video release. It presents Carey performing live at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady, New York on July 16, 1993. The video was originally released in late 1993, and the DVD was released on September 12, 2006. First shown as a television special on Thanksgiving 1993 on NBC, the video presents Carey performing a concert to celebrate and promote her "Music Box" album. She performed four songs from "Music Box": "Dreamlover", "Hero", "Without You", and "Anytime You Need a

pos: Heartbreaker (Mariah Carey song) Heartbreaker (Mariah Carey song) "Heartbreaker" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on September 21, 1999, by Columbia Records as the lead single from Carey's seventh studio album "Rainbow" (1999). The song was written by Carey and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, and produced by Carey and DJ Clue. Additional writers are credited, since the song's hook is built around a sample from "Attack of the Name Game" by Stacy Lattisaw. "Heartbreaker" pushed Carey even further into the R&B and hip hop market, becoming her second commercial single to feature a rapper. Lyrically, the song talks

pos: Can't Let Go (Mariah Carey song) to see if conversation between Carey and Afanasieff would prove them guilty. However, after being reviewed, the only guilty fear apparent was Mariah Carey quoted as saying "Can't Let Go" was sounding "too much like our other song." The lawsuit was later dropped or settled out of court. Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Emotions". List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1992 (U.S.) Can't Let Go (Mariah Carey song) "Can't Let Go" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey from her second album "Emotions" (1991). It was released as the album's second single in the fourth quarter

pos: Breakdown (Mariah Carey song) 2006, Carey performed the song during select dates on the tour. The performance included many exotic female dancers, performing seductive pole dances and other similar routines. Carey, while singing, danced light routines on a chair, while wearing a red one piece suit. The song was also performed on select dates of Carey's 2014 The Elusive Chanteuse Show tour. Credits adapted from the "Butterfly" liner notes. Breakdown (Mariah Carey song) "Breakdown" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. The song features rap verses by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. It was released on March 22, 1998, by Columbia Records as the

pos: With You (Mariah Carey song) executed choreography around her, and concluded it by blowing a kiss to the audience. After this, she performed the song on selected dates of her Live in Concert tour. On November 19, 2018, Carey performed "With You" on "Good Morning America". With You (Mariah Carey song) "With You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. On October 4, 2018, Epic Records released it as the lead single from Carey's fifteenth studio album "Caution". "With You" was written by Carey, Charles Hinshaw, Greg Lawary and DJ Mustard, with the latter also producing the song. The song was announced

pos: I Don't (Mariah Carey song) I Don't (Mariah Carey song) "I Don't" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, and features rapper YG. Carey previewed the track during an episode of her E! docuseries, "Mariah's World", on January 29, 2017. Epic Records released it as a single five days later on February 3. The song samples the Donell Jones song "Where I Wanna Be". Carey debuted "I Don't" during an episode of her E! docuseries, "Mariah's World", on January 29, 2017. Footage of Carey recording a snippet of the song in a studio booth was broadcast during the episode, which Hugh McIntyre

pos: I Don't (Mariah Carey song) Live!" on February 15, 2017. A few days later, she performed the song live at Dubai Jazz Festival. I Don't (Mariah Carey song) "I Don't" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, and features rapper YG. Carey previewed the track during an episode of her E! docuseries, "Mariah's World", on January 29, 2017. Epic Records released it as a single five days later on February 3. The song samples the Donell Jones song "Where I Wanna Be". Carey debuted "I Don't" during an episode of her E! docuseries, "Mariah's World", on January 29, 2017. Footage of Carey

pos: Fantasy (Mariah Carey song) the video "You Know That Ain't Them Dogs' Real Voices". Indie artist Grimes has called "Fantasy" one of her favorite songs of all-time and has said Mariah is the reason there is a Grimes. Worldwide CD single UK #1/US CD maxi-single UK CD maxi-single #2 Credits adapted from the "Daydream" liner notes. Works cited Fantasy (Mariah Carey song) "Fantasy" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth album "Daydream" (1995), released on September 12, 1995 by Columbia Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Carey and Dave Hall, both

pos: Someday (Mariah Carey song) released videos of herself talking about the videos to songs on the compilation. For "Someday," Carey stated that she dislikes the video, mainly because of the "tomfoolery" scenes of the kids. She said that she would've kept only the closeups and that the girl playing the younger version of herself was cute. US CD Maxi single "Someday" 7" "Someday" 12" Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Mariah Carey". "Someday" remixes and alternate versions co-produced by Shep Pettibone with Ric Wake. Someday (Mariah Carey song) "Someday" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her self-titled debut

pos: It's Like That (Mariah Carey song) It's Like That (Mariah Carey song) "It's Like That" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey for her tenth studio album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" (2005). Written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, and Johntá Austin, and produced by Carey, Dupri, and Seal, the song borrows the hook "It's Like That Y'all" from the Run–D.M.C. tracks "Hollis Crew" and "Here We Go (Live)". Several other tracks were contenders for the album's lead single. However, plans were changed when Island Def Jam Music head L.A. Reid suggested to Carey she record a few more strong songs to

pos: Bye Bye (Mariah Carey song) Bye Bye (Mariah Carey song) "Bye Bye" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her eleventh studio album, "E=MC²" (2008). It was written by Carey, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Johntá Austin, and produced by the former three. It was released as the album's second single on April 15, 2008. The song is influenced by pop and R&B music genres, and features a piano and keyboard-driven melody. Lyrically, the song is a dialogue in between Carey and her deceased father throughout the verses, and a universal salute to departed loved ones on the

pos: Fantasy (Mariah Carey song) of TheFader, wrote that in regarding of R&B and hip hop collaboration, "The champion of this movement is Mariah Carey." Mayard also expressed that "To this day ODB and Mariah may still be the best and most random hip hop collaboration of all time", citing that due to the record "Fantasy," "R&B and Hip Hop were the best of step siblings." In the 1998 film "Rush Hour", Soo Yong is singing the song while it plays on the car radio, shortly before her kidnapping. In 2011 the experimental metal band Iwrestledabearonce used the song at the beginning and end of

pos: Obsessed (Mariah Carey song) Obsessed (Mariah Carey song) "Obsessed" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey from her twelfth studio album, "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" (2009). The song was written and produced by Carey, Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and was released as the album's lead single on June 16, 2009, by Island Records. The song draws musical influences from R&B and hip hop music, and is built around a thumping bass line. Additionally, the song is accentuated by hand claps, while Carey's voice is processed with Auto-Tune. Lyrically, the song describes Mariah's dilemma regarding constant claims of a prior

pos: Close My Eyes (Mariah Carey song) favorites. The song is included on the U.S. release of "The Essential Mariah Carey". On Carey's official Facebook page on May 12, 2012, shortly after the release, she wrote, "I spent four years writing this song, only because after I performed in Schenectady, NY, I started hearing this melody and singing it over and over to myself as I was taking a bath, looking at the moon.. Four years later, as I was leaving a devastating part of my life behind, I wrote the second verse, the bridge and the outro." Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Butterfly". Recording

pos: Meteorite (Mariah Carey song) on the South Korea International Download Singles Chart for the week ending May 31, 2014, with sales of 3,088 units. Meteorite (Mariah Carey song) "Meteorite" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her fourteenth studio album, "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" (2014). It was composed by Carey and Q-Tip. A disco track, it contains a sample of the recording "Goin' Up in Smoke" written by Allan Felder, Norman Harris, and Ron Tyson, all of whom received songwriting credits for "Meteorite" as a result. It also quotes an observation by Andy Warhol that everyone will

pos: Meteorite (Mariah Carey song) Meteorite (Mariah Carey song) "Meteorite" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her fourteenth studio album, "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" (2014). It was composed by Carey and Q-Tip. A disco track, it contains a sample of the recording "Goin' Up in Smoke" written by Allan Felder, Norman Harris, and Ron Tyson, all of whom received songwriting credits for "Meteorite" as a result. It also quotes an observation by Andy Warhol that everyone will achieve 15 minutes of fame. "Meteorite" garnered mostly positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised the disco influence

pos: Never Forget You (Mariah Carey song) Babyface's original production with a new, pulsating synthetic R&B rhythm. The instrumental version was used on Carey's episode of "MTV Cribs". The song has been covered by a Japanese R&B singer Double and is featured on her greatest hits album "10 Years Best: We R&B". U.S. CD maxi-single Never Forget You (Mariah Carey song) "Never Forget You" is a song performed by American singer Mariah Carey. It was co-written by Carey and Babyface. It was produced by Carey, Babyface, and Daryl Simmons for Carey's third studio album, "Music Box" (1993). It was released as the fourth single from "Music Box"

pos: Butterfly (Mariah Carey song) was put as the introduction of Carey's shows during her second concert residency placed in Las Vegas, The Butterfly Returns (2018) to match its theme. American Promotional CDS Credits adapted from the "Butterfly" liner notes. Butterfly (Mariah Carey song) "Butterfly" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on December 1, 1997, by Columbia Records as the second single from her sixth studio album "Butterfly" (1997). The song was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff. "Butterfly" is a pop ballad combining elements of R&B and gospel. Carey had originally conceived it as a

pos: Side Effects (Mariah Carey song) Side Effects (Mariah Carey song) "Side Effects" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her eleventh studio album, "E=MC²" (2008). It was written by Carey, Scott Storch, Crystal Johnson and the songs featured artist, Young Jeezy. It was inspired by Carey's marriage to record executive Tommy Mottola and his controlling nature over her and her career. Carey discusses how she still deals with the side effects of the experiences that she encountered during the relationship. Critical response to the song was positive, with many critics highlighting it as an album standout, praising its candid lyrics and

pos: Someday (Mariah Carey song) (2015–17). The fourth song on the track list of "Mariah Carey", "Someday" is the album's first up-tempo track. It is a dance-pop song with new jack swing influences, which lasts for a duration of four minutes, six seconds. Lyrically, it is about how Carey is "gleefully" waiting for bad karma to come to her ex-boyfriend who "dumped" her, which can be heard in the lyrics "Cause I know you'll soon discover / you're needing me in spite of all the others." AllMusic writer Ashley S. Battel said it is "energetic". To mark twenty-five years since the release of "Mariah Carey"

pos: Someday (Mariah Carey song) Someday (Mariah Carey song) "Someday" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her self-titled debut studio album (1990). It is a dance-pop song with new jack swing influences. Prior to Carey signing a record contract, she and producer Ben Margulies had written and produced a four-track demo which included "Someday". After signing a contract with Columbia Records, Carey began work on her debut album and she reached out to Ric Wake to ask if he would produce the song, to which he agreed. The composition of the demo recording was changed during the recording process, most

pos: Shake It Off (Mariah Carey song) adapted from the album's liner notes. Shake It Off (Mariah Carey song) "Shake It Off" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her tenth studio album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" (2005). It was written and produced by Carey along with Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Johntá Austin. The song was initially solicited to radio on July 12, 2005, by Island and Mercury Records as the album's third single in the United States, while "Get Your Number" served as the album's third single elsewhere. Described by Dupri as "ghetto," the track is a R&B song

pos: Shake It Off (Mariah Carey song) Shake It Off (Mariah Carey song) "Shake It Off" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her tenth studio album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" (2005). It was written and produced by Carey along with Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Johntá Austin. The song was initially solicited to radio on July 12, 2005, by Island and Mercury Records as the album's third single in the United States, while "Get Your Number" served as the album's third single elsewhere. Described by Dupri as "ghetto," the track is a R&B song that makes use of pop and

pos: Honey (Mariah Carey song) since July 2017 on her second concert residency, The Butterfly Returns (2018). CD single US CD maxi-single UK CD single part 1 UK CD single part 2 Credits adapted from the "Butterfly" liner notes. Honey (Mariah Carey song) "Honey" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on August 29, 1997 by Columbia Records as the lead single from her sixth studio album "Butterfly" (1997). The song was written and produced by Carey, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, Kamaal "Q-Tip" Fareed, and Steven "Stevie J" Jordan. The song samples "Hey DJ" by the World's Famous Supreme

pos: Bye Bye (Mariah Carey song) the song's appeal. UK & European CD single US CD maxi-single Credits for "E=MC²" adapted from the album's liner notes. Bye Bye (Mariah Carey song) "Bye Bye" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her eleventh studio album, "E=MC²" (2008). It was written by Carey, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Johntá Austin, and produced by the former three. It was released as the album's second single on April 15, 2008. The song is influenced by pop and R&B music genres, and features a piano and keyboard-driven melody. Lyrically, the song is a dialogue

pos: Say Somethin' (Mariah Carey song) Say Somethin' (Mariah Carey song) "Say Somethin" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, Snoop Dogg, Chad Hugo, and Pharrell Williams, and produced by The Neptunes as the seventh overall single from Carey's tenth studio album, "The Emancipation of Mimi" (2005). The song is one of few from Carey's catalog in which she does not share production credits. "Say Somethin'" features Dogg as a guest artist, and is influenced by R&B and hip-hop music genres. Lyrically, the song is a dialogue in between and male and female, that discuss sexual themes and

pos: With You (Mariah Carey song) With You (Mariah Carey song) "With You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. On October 4, 2018, Epic Records released it as the lead single from Carey's fifteenth studio album "Caution". "With You" was written by Carey, Charles Hinshaw, Greg Lawary and DJ Mustard, with the latter also producing the song. The song was announced on October 2, 2018, along with its official single artwork. "With You" is a "velvety" ballad with a finger-snap beat and warm piano. It features lyrics about a woman seeking safety and security and her partner promising his love. The song

pos: Side Effects (Mariah Carey song) part of Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concert series. The production cost of the concert was estimated to be $250,000; according to Kimmel's music booker Scott Igoe. He confirmed that the cost was not incurred by Kimmel, and that Samsung made a contribution because "Carey doesn't come cheap". Side Effects (Mariah Carey song) "Side Effects" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her eleventh studio album, "E=MC²" (2008). It was written by Carey, Scott Storch, Crystal Johnson and the songs featured artist, Young Jeezy. It was inspired by Carey's marriage to record executive Tommy Mottola and his

pos: Crybaby (Mariah Carey song) Crybaby (Mariah Carey song) "Crybaby" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey featuring American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on July 20, 2000 by Columbia Records as a double A-side with "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)". It was written by Carey and Snoop Dogg, and produced by the former and Damizza for Carey's seventh studio album, "Rainbow" (1999). It serves as the album's fourth single. It features Snoop Dogg throughout the songs bridge and is built around a sample of the 1988 song "Piece of My Love," originally performed by Guy and written by Teddy

pos: Never Forget You (Mariah Carey song) Never Forget You (Mariah Carey song) "Never Forget You" is a song performed by American singer Mariah Carey. It was co-written by Carey and Babyface. It was produced by Carey, Babyface, and Daryl Simmons for Carey's third studio album, "Music Box" (1993). It was released as the fourth single from "Music Box" in the first quarter of 1994, as a double A-side with a cover of Badfinger's "Without You." Lyrically, the song's protagonist describes her ex-lover and although they have since moved on, she will never forget them. No music video was commissioned for the album version or any of

pos: Emotions (Mariah Carey song) Emotions (Mariah Carey song) "Emotions" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey from her second studio album "Emotions" (1991). It was written and produced by Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole of C+C Music Factory, and released as the album's lead single in August 13, 1991. The song's lyrics has its protagonist going through a variety of emotions, from high to low, up to the point where she declares "you got me feeling emotions". Musically, it is heavily influenced by 1970s disco music, and showcases Carey's upper range and extensive use of the whistle register. Carey was sent to

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) Entertainment and Carey's fiancé, walked into the studio. After hearing the rough version of the song, on which they were still working, he became interested in it, asking what project the song belonged to. Carey explained to him the concept and how the song would be used for the film "Hero". Mottola immediately took an intense liking to the song, responding, "Are you kidding me? You can't give this song to this movie. This is too good. Mariah, you have to take this song. You have to do it." Initially, Carey was guided by the subject of the film, but

neg: Make It Happen (Mariah Carey song) label. Two years later in 1991, Carey was well under way writing and recording material for her second studio album, "Emotions" (1991). During the months spent conceptualizing the album, Carey decided to write a song that would illustrate her lifestyle prior to her success. She felt listeners' hearing her rags-to-riches story might inspire them to pursue their dreams. As a result, Carey wrote what was described by author Chris Nickson as her "most inspirational song" (up until "Hero"), titled "Make It Happen". Following the success of her self-titled debut album, Carey desired to pen her personal struggles prior to her

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) opportunity to help someone. She first performed the song in concert during her stateside Music Box Tour. During the song's recital, Carey donned a black gown and matching sandals, while sporting her signature golden locks of the time. During her performances at the Tokyo Dome on her Daydream World Tour (1996), Carey performed the song as one of the closing numbers. Prior to the song, Carey introduced Afanasieff, who played the organ throughout the tour. Carey appeared on stage with a straightened hairstyle, and a long black evening gown. On her Butterfly World Tour in 1998, Carey performed "Hero" as

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) the eighth song on the set-list. Unlike her previous tour, Afanasieff was not present, due to the pair's continued personal dispute. During the song, Carey was backed up by three vocalists, and wore a long sequined black gown. In 2000, during her Rainbow World Tour, Carey used "Hero" as the tour's closing number, leaving the stage to meet and greet fans during the song's performance. Similarly, "Hero" served as the closing number on her Charmbracelet World Tour (2002–03), where she wore a long beige gown and feathered frock tail. In 2006, during The Adventures of Mimi Tour, Carey performed "Hero"

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) courage inside each individual, and being strong and believing in oneself through times of trouble and adversity. Morffitt claims the song personally helped him get through difficult moments when "the answers seemed so far away." Following her taped performance of "One Sweet Day" at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California during The Adventures of Mimi Tour, Carey described the song's importance to her and her fans: I wrote a song a while back even before "One Sweet Day" and it was not my favorite song in the world, but I wrote it. Someone asked me to write a song and

neg: Butterfly (Mariah Carey song) programs. In the US, Carey first performed the song live on the Late Show with David Letterman, prior to an interview. Carey wore a mid-length black gown for the performance, and was accompanied by three back-up singers, Walter Afanasieff on piano and Randy Jackson playing the bass. On November 15, Carey performed the song live on Saturday Night Live, alongside "My All." The performance featured the same musicians on set, with the exception of Afanasieff, who was absent. On September 12, Carey sang "Butterfly" live on The Oprah Winfrey Show alongside her previous hit, "Hero." For her appearance, Carey wore

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) During a promotional tour for her eleventh studio effort "E=MC2" in 2008, the song was re-recorded by the 2008 UK X Factor finalists and released as a single. Prior to its release, Carey appeared on the program, where she performed her single at the time "I Stay in Love", followed by a duet of "Hero" in between her and the finalists. In 2009, during the inaugural ball for Barack Obama, Carey opened the televised event with a live rendition of "Hero", wearing a long black evening gown while sporting a long wavy hairstyle. On June 5, 2010, Carey performed the

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) the song was "too schmaltzy" and over the top for her, and not in line with her other work. However, after being convinced by Mottola to keep the song, Carey changed the song and personalized it, during which time she grew to feel a connection to the song and its lyrics. According to author Chris Nickson, "Hero" is one of Carey's most personal and inspirational ballads. Carey has described how the song was never her favorite, however, after all the fan letters and messages she received about the song, she felt the need to perform it as often as possible.

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) were in the studio and came to a break. I was sitting at the piano and told Mariah about this movie. Within two hours, we had this incredible seed for this song, 'Hero'. It was never meant for Mariah to sing. In her mind, we were writing a song for Gloria Estefan for this movie. And we went into an area that Mariah didn't really go into-in her words, it was a little bit too schmaltzy or too ballady or too old-fashioned as far as melody and lyrics. As they completed the song's demo, Tommy Mottola, CEO of Sony Music

neg: Butterfly (Mariah Carey album) album's second single, "Butterfly", was one of the ballads Carey wrote with Afanasieff. Carey described the song as the "favorite ballad she had ever written", one that was more personal than her previous work as the emotions conveyed through the song allude at just how meaningful the lyrics are to her. Carey solely wrote the lyrics while Afanasieff, who composed the music with Dan Shea, handled the song's instrumentals, and added a few personal R&B touches. Another ballad Carey wrote with Afanasieff was "My All", written as a contrast to the album's general hip hop flavor. Carey described the song

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) how Carey created several versions of the track: There was a simpler performance on tape and a more difficult one, with Mariah singing out more, with more licks. But we chose a happy medium. The song really calls for not anything really fancy. But she's always fighting the forces inside of her because she's her own devil's advocate. She wants to do something that's so over the top and use her talents and the voice she has. But she also knows she has to restrain herself and do what the music really calls for. "Hero" is a mid-tempo ballad. It

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) work with Carey. In 2001, following the September 11 attacks, Carey re-recorded the song as a medley with "Never Too Far", her single at the time. Titled "Never Too Far/Hero Medley", it was released as a charity single throughout October of that year. In an interview with MTV, Carey described the idea behind the medley: "I started [performing] at different charity events where I did a combination of 'Never Too Far' and 'Hero'. We made it into a medley and kinda put them both in the same key and just made it work, and people responded really well to it.

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) in late 1992. However, since Stone did not receive songwriting credits on "Hero", Selletti then dropped the suit against Stone, leaving him against Carey and Sony. Prior to their courtroom meeting, Carey told "New York Daily News" "I feel totally victimized. 'Hero' is my creation and it holds a very special meaning to me. I have every intention of fighting this all the way." In court, Carey provided evidence to her innocence, in the form of a dated lyrical and music notebook, with conceptual info on the song dated back to November 20, 1992, prior to Selletti's meeting with Stone.

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) Carey was becoming known as a songwriter, having penned and produced all of her own material throughout her career. During the production of "Music Box", she was approached by Epic Records to write and record a song alongside Afanasieff, and release it on the soundtrack to the 1992 film "Hero", featuring Dustin Hoffman and Geena Davis. While Carey was interested in the project, Mottola was very adamant over allowing Carey to take part in anything involving film, fearing it would hurt her career. Additionally, Columbia felt uneasy about allowing their highest-selling recording artist to contribute to another label, even a

neg: Rainbow (Mariah Carey album) 'Man, what chord am I supposed to do here?' and Mariah has such a good ear that she sang me the chord. While the album was immersed further into mainstream R&B territory, Carey included some of her classic ballads and tender love songs on the album, working with writers and producers such as David Foster and Diane Warren. The idea to work with Warren was suggested by Foster, who thought that the two would be able to "hammer out one hell of a ballad" together. The two wrote and produced the song titled "After Tonight." Carey felt the song was

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) Additionally, Carey stated the fact that she had originally written it for the film "Hero" alongside Afanasieff, making their connection or the involvement of his material impossible. Judge Denny Chin found Carey innocent, and ordered Selletti to pay her a fine. Years later, after consulting with another lawyer, Selletti made another attempt at suing Carey and Sony. His lawyer, Jeffrey Levitt, had uncovered the fact that the film was released in October 1992, a full six weeks prior to the November 22 dating in Carey's notebook. Additionally, "Heart of a Hero", which was written by Luther Vandross for the film,

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) the music industry. At the 12th ASCAP Awards, Carey took home the award for "Rhythm & Soul Songwriter". The following year, at the 13th annual ceremony, "Hero" won Carey awards for "Rhythm & Soul Songwriter" and "Pop Songwriter." The song was awarded a BMI Pop Award at the ceremony in 1995. Additionally, it was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 37th annual Grammy Awards, losing to Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do". Prior to the song's release towards the end of 1993, Carey performed an intimate concert at Proctor's Theatre, New York on July 15, 1993. Following

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) "Charmbracelet" (2002), during Michael Jordan's final NBA All-Star Game in 2003 Following the medley, she included "Hero" onto the short set-list, followed by Jordan's final game. On July 2, 2005, a benefit concert was held in Hyde Park, London titled Live 8. The televised event was watched by over 9.6 million British citizens, and held a live audience of over 200,000. Carey performed a three-song set-list, opening with "Make It Happen" and "Hero", which featured a live choir of African children, and followed by "We Belong Together", accompanied by actors Chris Barrie, Judy Flynn, Mike Burns and Julia St. John.

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) was submitted in January 1992, making it impossible for "Hero" to have been the original choice of song for the soundtrack. After uncovering further tapes from the studio dating to the summer of 1992, recordings provided evidence that Carey and Afansieff had indeed discussed and had parts of the song completed well before the film's October release. Following the evidence from both parties, the judge dismissed the case, ruling in Carey's favor for the second time. Following the dismissal of the case, Rhonda Dimmie, another songwriter and an independent singer, filed a lawsuit against Carey, this time claiming the song

neg: Number 1's (Mariah Carey album) that kind of track record. Mariah is someone who could ask anyone in the world to sing with her, and they called me. The album contains a duet with Whitney Houston ... it's just been great company to be in." One of the songs Carey recorded specifically for "#1's" was a cover of Brenda K. Starr's "I Still Believe" (1988) co-produced by Stevie J and Mike Mason. During the late 1980s Starr helped Carey secure a record contract while she worked as Starr's backup singer. In the album's liner notes, Carey wrote that the purpose of the song was solely

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) the US Capitol Building, Carey performed Hero in tribute to police officers killed in the line of duty. In attendance was the US president at the time, Bill Clinton. Following the release of her sixth studio album "Butterfly", Carey performed it alongside "Butterfly" on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on September 22, 1997. In between both performances, Winfrey interviewed Carey over her failed marriage to Mottola, as well as the several negative rumors that followed their divorce. Two years later, she performed "Hero" together with Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy during the summer of 1999. Carey appeared on stage alongside him,

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) wearing a long pink evening gown and sporting a long straightened hairstyle. The performance was filmed and released on VHS as "Pavarotti and Friends". Carey sang "Hero" in Seoul, South Korea in June 1999 during the "Michael Jackson & Friends" benefit concert, which raised money for several charitable organizations. On September 21, 2001, following the September 11 attacks, Carey sang "Hero" as part of the "" telethon. Her appearance on the telethon was her first public appearance since her publicized breakdown and hospitalization, prior to the release of "Glitter". In 2003, Carey performed a medley of songs from her album,

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) song alongside "We Belong Together" at the Walmart shareholders meeting. Following the performance, Carey gained heavy media coverage for her apparent weight gain, leading many to suspect her pregnancy with husband Nick Cannon. Aside from the several live televised performances, Carey included "Hero" on the set-lists on all of her tours, usually serving as one of the closing numbers. In an interview, Carey said that although it is not one of her favorite songs, she tries to perform it on each of her shows due to its powerful message, fearing that if she doesn't, she might miss out on the

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) as the penultimate song on the set-list. She wore a blue floor-length mid-bearing gown, and received vocal back up from four background singers. Following the release of her twelfth studio effort, Carey embarked on the Angels Advocate Tour. After performing the regular set-list, Carey exited the arena, only to make one re-entry for "Hero" as the encore performance. She also performed the song regularly as a part of her 2014 "The Elusive Chanteuse Show" world tour, and her first annual Christmas show at New York City's Beacon Theater, entitled All I Want For Christmas Is You, A Night of Joy

neg: Number 1's (Mariah Carey album) Box". The song topped the "Billboard" Hot 100 for eight weeks and was described as a "slight piece of pop fluff", representing a more commercial side to Carey than the "more ambitious", "Vision of Love". The song was the start of a vocal maturity for Carey, and was considered a notable song in her career. The second single from "Music Box", "Hero", also made the album's final cut. According to author Chris Nickson, "Hero" was one of Carey's "most inspirational ballads". The album's third single, Carey's cover of Harry Nielsen's "Without You" failed to make the US album version, however,

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) to have borrowed heavily from her song "Be Your Own Hero". During the short deposition made by Carey, Afanasieff revealed that they had written the song in two days during the summer of 1992, "within a matter of hours." Soon after, the case was dismissed, with the judge claiming there to not be sufficient evidence on Dimmie's behalf. Following the lawsuits, in 2001 Selletti made further hints to plan another lawsuit, as well as a forensic team of specialists to conduct research on the incident. Following the suits, Cindy Berger, Carey's publicist released the following statement: "This case has been

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) It's been interesting for me, since the events of September 11, the way people have been playing 'Hero' and talking to me about 'Never Too Far,' 'cause that song is also about loss. I figured that it would be a nice thing to do, to put them both out for Christmas. ... I feel like it's our responsibility to do what we can right now in terms of music, just being artists and being human beings." In 2008, prior to the release of Carey's compilation album "The Ballads", Carey recorded a version of "Hero" with new vocals, releasing it on

neg: Rainbow (Mariah Carey album) 98 Degrees sing the background vocals and the bridge. Prior to the album's recording, Mariah and her sister, Alison Carey had a falling out in their relationship. Alison had contracted AIDS in 1988, when she was 27, and in 1994 she blamed Mariah for many of her problems and heartbreaks throughout the years. Her children were taken away while she received treatment for AIDS and for mental health issues. Carey wrote a song titled "Petals," which she describes as the most honest lyrics she has ever written. The song tells of Carey's feelings for her sister, while illustrating the pain

neg: Music Box (Mariah Carey album) "Hero", the album's second single, was one of Carey's most inspirational ballads at the time. The song is described as "a lush ballad", with Carey making use of her impressive, "lower alto register." As one of the more emotional tracks on the album, "Hero" builds emotion, verse through verse, where the lyrics and melody finally "broke through." "Anytime You Need a Friend" is another pop ballad in which Carey would, "let her voice roam free", a feature critics felt lacked on the album. The song featured "rough and low vocals", as well as some glimpses of Carey's upper registers. As

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) In an interview with Fred Bronson, Carey described the song's meaning to her and to fans: One person could say that 'Hero' is a schmaltzy piece of garbage, but another person can write to me a letter and say, 'I've considered committing suicide every day of my life for the last ten years until I heard that song, and I realized, after all, I can be my own hero,' and that, that's an unexplainable feeling, like I've done something with my life, you know? It meant something to someone. The song's lyrics describe of the individual power that lies inside

neg: E=MC² (Mariah Carey album) something sequential rather than exponential. Meet the new Mariah, almost exactly the same as the old . . . 'Mimi'!" The first song on the album's track list is "Migrate", a song Carey wrote and co-produced alongside Danja, and features a rap verse from T-Pain. Its melody is built on a heavy electronic beat, and incorporates whistle registers and several studio-created synthesizers into its melody. Additionally, the song features the inclusion of Auto-Tune and several vocal manipulators, which are used heavily on both Carey and T-Pain's vocals. Lyrically, the song finds the singer during a night out, migrating from several

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) Afanasieff acknowledged that she made it a very personal song after deciding to keep it, altering some of the lyrics, key and instrumentation. After their decision to keep "Hero," Afanasieff went back to the staff at Epic and told them that they had failed to come up with a song for the soundtrack. Estefan never heard the tune was originally meant for her, and the song that ended up in the soundtrack was "Heart of a Hero," written, produced and recorded by Luther Vandross. In the following weeks, after completing the song, Afanasieff spoke with Bronson about its recording, and

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) the song debuted at number 64 on the Canadian "RPM" Singles Chart during the week of November 6, 1993. During the week of December 4, 1993, "Hero" reached its peak position of number three, staying there for three consecutive weeks, and a total of 21 weeks within the top 100. "Hero" finished at numbers 48 and 22 on the Canadian year-end charts for 1993 and 1994. The song entered the Australian Singles Chart at number 47 on the issue dated November 14, 1993, and eventually spent three weeks at its peak position of number seven. "Hero" was certified platinum by

neg: Obsessed (Mariah Carey song) can't wait for you to hear it", and announced its title as "Obsessed". Later that week, The-Dream, who co-wrote the song with Carey, claimed that the song was definitely aimed at someone in particular, and that it would upset them greatly. The song was transmitted digitally to radio stations on June 16, 2009, for immediate airplay and made its debut on Chicago radio station B96 at 2:00 pm. An official remix of the song, featuring rapper Gucci Mane, premiered on the same day. The single cover artwork for "Obsessed" features Carey leaning against a dirty concrete wall. She is shown

neg: Beautiful (Mariah Carey song) was pre-recorded. Carey also opened the 2013 "Good Morning America" Summer Concert Series on May 24, 2013, where she performed "#Beautiful" as part of her set list along with #1 hits "Always Be My Baby" and "We Belong Together". Carey performed the song with Miguel on June 2, 2013, at Hot 97's Summer Jam XX festival. She performed the remix of the song with Young Jeezy and Miguel on June 30, 2013, at the BET Awards. The singer pre-taped her performance of the song along with "Hero" and "America The Beautiful" on June 27, 2013, for the Macy's Fourth of

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) performance. The song received a mixed review from "The Washington Post" editor Mike Joyce, who while impressed, claimed it was not as good as competing ballads of the time. Paul Gettelmen of the "Orlando Sentinel" criticized the song, calling it a "rip-off" of Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All". Stephen Holden, another editor from "Rolling Stone" also noted an inspiration and similarity to "Greatest Love of All" and calling its lyrics "made up entirely of pop and soul clichés." "Hero" became Carey's eighth chart topper on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. It reached the number one position in its tenth

neg: Hero (Mariah Carey song) they told me the story, and you know it was kind of a moving concept or whatever. And I did it, and I was like you know it’s not necessarily what I like per se, but after doing the song over and over again and having people coming up to and saying, thank you for writing ‘Hero’ because it saved my life or it saved my father’s life or my brothers or sisters life, or something of that nature, I said I always have to sing that song when I’m performing because if I don’t, you never know who I’m

neg: Mariah Carey watch, mainly because most of them think they're reeeaaally good. The poor, disillusioned hopefuls plant themselves in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson – then proceed to stretch, break and mutilate every note of a song, often Mariah's Hero, a tune that has ruined more throats than smoker's cough." "New York Magazine's" editor Roger Deckker said that in regarding Carey as an influential artist in music, he commented that "Whitney Houston may have introduced melisma (the vocally acrobatic style of lending a word an extra syllable or twenty) to the charts, but it was Mariah—with her