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Mariah Carey|Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse (Deluxe)

Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse (Deluxe)

Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey's first proper album since 2009 is a couple covers away from being as nostalgic as the Glitter soundtrack. Its title -- well, the part that precedes the ellipses -- is taken from a self-portrait, reproduced on the back, drawn at the age of three and a half. "I'll just sit right here and sing that good old school shit to ya," she sings on "Dedicated," a song seasoned with a Wu-Tang sample, a Nas throwback verse, and reminiscent chatter. Like many other songs on the album, flashbacks are laced through the music as well as in the lyrics, with Carey reflecting upon happier moments in a relationship while either pining or scolding. The feel-good "You Don't Know What to Do," one of a few songs made with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, cleverly interpolates Inner Life's 1979 disco classic "I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair)" and has Carey channeling the group's Jocelyn Brown throughout, especially in the intro. In sharp contrast with Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, a set produced strictly by Carey, Tricky Stewart, and the-Dream, this involves numerous co-writers and co-producers who bring distinct material, from the dusty and dreamy feel of "#Beautiful" (with Miguel) to the pumping, Eddie Kendricks-sampling "Meteorite" (a Q-Tip co-production). Additional co-producers Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It provide up-to-date elements, while the latter half involves a couple of gospel-flavored standouts, the latter of which is an inspired tribute to the Reverend James Cleveland. Carey unfortunately doesn't feel nostalgic for the succinctness of her early albums, but this shows that she's still capable of delivering 40 minutes of strong, supremely voiced R&B when she's up for it.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo

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1
Cry.
Mariah Carey
00:04:48

James Wright, ComposerLyricist - James "Big Jim" Wright, Producer - Brian Garten, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dave Rowland, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Zane Shoemake, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Parry, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

2
Faded
Mariah Carey
00:03:39

Jaycen Joshua, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael L. Williams II, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Kaul, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Will Made-It, Producer - Denisia Andrews, ComposerLyricist - Steve Hybicki, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

3
Dedicated (Edited (Super Clean))
Mariah Carey
00:04:13

Clifford Smith, ComposerLyricist - Nasir Jones, ComposerLyricist - Corey Woods, ComposerLyricist - Dennis Coles, ComposerLyricist - Jason Hunter, ComposerLyricist - Gary Grice, ComposerLyricist - James Fauntleroy, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Darhyl Camper, Producer - Chauncey Hollis, ComposerLyricist - Brian Sumner, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Garten, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Robert Diggs, ComposerLyricist - Nas, FeaturedArtist - Kevin Matela, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Russell T. "Old Dirty Bastard" Jones, ComposerLyricist - Lamont Jody Hawkins, ComposerLyricist - Rob Suchecki, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Hit-Boy, Producer - Steve Stoute, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Rowland, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Kenta Yonesaka, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Hazebanga, Producer, Mixer, Additional Producer, Additional Vocals, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Darhyl "DJ" Camper, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

4
#Beautiful (Album Version (Edited))
Mariah Carey
00:03:19

Happy Perez, Producer, Guitar, Co-Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Nathan Perez, ComposerLyricist - Miguel, Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Drum Programmer, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Miguel Pimentel, ComposerLyricist - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Chris Galland, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Maclean Robinson, ComposerLyricist - Delbert Bowers, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brook Davis, Producer, Additional Producer, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - BRIAN KEITH WARFIELD, ComposerLyricist - Chris Plata, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2013 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

5
Thirsty (Album Version (Edited))
Mariah Carey
00:03:25

Chauncey Hollis, ComposerLyricist - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Rob Katz, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Matela, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Maryann Tatum, Producer, Additional Producer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Denisea "Blue June" Andrews, ComposerLyricist - Rob Suchecki, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Hit-Boy, Producer - Matt Weber, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Rowland, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Kenta Yonesaka, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Hazebanga, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rey Reel, Producer, Co-Producer - Jeremy Cimino, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nico Essig, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kaylana Tatum, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

6
Make It Look Good
Mariah Carey
00:03:22

Bryan-Michael Cox, Producer, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Allan Wayne Felder, ComposerLyricist - Larry Gold, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Joel Derouin, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - PHIL TAN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Stevie Wonder, Harmonica, AssociatedPerformer - Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - JERMAINE DUPRI, Producer, Mixer, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Josefina Vergara, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mario DeLeon, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Lauren Chipman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Giovanna Clayton, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Tammy Hatwan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Caroline Buckman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Marisa Kuney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Serena McKinney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Songa Lee, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jess Sutcliffe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bob Peterson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Grace Oh, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rob Katz, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Walter "Bunny" Sigler, ComposerLyricist - John Horesco, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chandler Harrod, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniela Rivera, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Whitson, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Kathleen Sloan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Ina Veli, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Julie Jung, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Jenny Takamatsu, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Kaila Potts, Viola, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

7
You're Mine (Eternal)
Mariah Carey
00:03:44

Rodney Jerkins, Producer, ComposerLyricist - PHIL TAN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Rob Katz, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniela Rivera, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Champlin, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Parry, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Greg Morgan, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

8
You Don't Know What To Do (Album Version (Edited))
Mariah Carey
00:04:46

Bryan-Michael Cox, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Larry Gold, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Joel Derouin, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Olubowale Akintimehin, ComposerLyricist - PHIL TAN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - JERMAINE DUPRI, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Josefina Vergara, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mario DeLeon, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Lauren Chipman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Giovanna Clayton, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Tammy Hatwan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Caroline Buckman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Marisa Kuney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Serena McKinney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Songa Lee, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jess Sutcliffe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bob Peterson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Grace Oh, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rob Katz, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Wale, FeaturedArtist - John Horesco, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chandler Harrod, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniela Rivera, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mike Whitson, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Kathleen Sloan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Ina Veli, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Terri Gonzalez, ComposerLyricist - Patrick Peter Adams, ComposerLyricist - Julie Jung, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Jenny Takamatsu, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Kaila Potts, Viola, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

9
Supernatural
Mariah Carey
00:04:37

Bryan-Michael Cox, Producer, ComposerLyricist - PHIL TAN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - JERMAINE DUPRI, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jess Sutcliffe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Katz, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Horesco, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chandler Harrod, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniela Rivera, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

10
Meteorite
Mariah Carey
00:03:50

Kamaal Fareed, ComposerLyricist - Allan Wayne Felder, ComposerLyricist - Norman Harris, ComposerLyricist - Chris Sholar, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Blair Wells, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Q-Tip, Producer, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Galland, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Ray Angry, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Ron Tyson, ComposerLyricist - Delbert Bowers, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Suchecki, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Louis Cato, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

11
Camouflage
Mariah Carey
00:04:48

James Wright, ComposerLyricist - James "Big Jim" Wright, Producer - Eric Turner, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Garten, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ayana George, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Troy Bright, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Maryann Tatum, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Latasha Jordan, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Katrina Spence, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Rowland, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Zane Shoemake, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Parry, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Sherry McGhee, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Takeytha Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Angelina Mendez, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

12
Money ($ * / ...) (Album Version (Edited))
Fabolous
00:04:54

Edwin Birdsong, ComposerLyricist - Chauncey Hollis, ComposerLyricist - Fabolous, FeaturedArtist - JOHN JACKSON, ComposerLyricist - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Kevin Matela, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Maryann Tatum, Producer, Additional Producer - Hit-Boy, Producer - Dave Rowland, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Kenta Yonesaka, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dan Satch, ComposerLyricist - Hazebanga, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

13
One More Try
Mariah Carey
00:06:17

Bryan-Michael Cox, Producer - PHIL TAN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - GEORGE MICHAEL, ComposerLyricist - JERMAINE DUPRI, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Daniela Rivera, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

14
Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can't Give Up Now)
Mariah Carey
00:05:38

Bryan-Michael Cox, Producer - Curtis Burrell, ComposerLyricist - PHIL TAN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - JERMAINE DUPRI, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - George Clinton, ComposerLyricist - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Maryann Tatum, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Melodie Nicholson, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Daniela Rivera, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Weber, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Rowland, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenta Yonesaka, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Sherry McGhee, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Cimino, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Erin McGlover, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Malik Spence, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Takeytha Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nakiba Bonds, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Melanie Lesley, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Melinda Michelle Holder-Dawkins, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tiffany Morriar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Stacey Laverne Berry, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Andre Washington, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ilani Patterson, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Ajanee Hamrick, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Oresa Napper-Williams, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jackie Phillips, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Melanie Rochford, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Darnell Norman, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

15
It's A Wrap (Album Version (Edited))
Mary J. Blige
00:04:06

James "Big Jim" Wright, Producer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Barry White, ComposerLyricist - Giancarlo Lino, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jaycen Joshua, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Pensado, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Neuble, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Navarro, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - C. "tricky" Stewart, Producer - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Al, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mary J. Blige, FeaturedArtist - LEON BISQUERA, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Brian "B-Luv" Thomas, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ronnie Gutierrez, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Tricky Stewart, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Heatmyzer, Producer

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

16
Betcha Gon' Know (Album Version (Edited))
R. Kelly
00:03:52

Christopher Stewart, ComposerLyricist - Terius Nash, ComposerLyricist - James Wright, ComposerLyricist - James "Big Jim" Wright, Producer, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Giancarlo Lino, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jaycen Joshua, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Pensado, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - R. Kelly, FeaturedArtist - Andrew Wuepper, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luis Navarro, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - C. "tricky" Stewart, Producer - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Robert Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Terius "The-Dream" Nash, Producer - Brian "B-Luv" Thomas, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tricky Stewart, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

17
The Art Of Letting Go
Mariah Carey
00:03:43

Rodney Jerkins, Producer, Piano, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Steve Lindsey, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Gold, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Joel Derouin, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - PHIL TAN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Shari Sutcliffe, Orchestra Contractor, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Garten, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Josefina Vergara, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mario DeLeon, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Lauren Chipman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Mariah Carey, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Gabe Veltri, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Giovanna Clayton, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Tammy Hatwan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Caroline Buckman, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Marisa Kuney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Serena McKinney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Songa Lee, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Joe "Flip" Wilson, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Jess Sutcliffe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bob Peterson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Grace Oh, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Geoff Neal, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Maryann Tatum, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Chandler Harrod, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniela Rivera, Additional Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Stewart, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Whitson, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Kathleen Sloan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Ina Veli, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Champlin, Percussion, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Keith Parry, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Greg Morgan, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brandon Caddell, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Julie Jung, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Takeytha Johnson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jenny Takamatsu, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Kaila Potts, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Artie Reynolds III, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)

℗ 2013 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

18
Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse
Mariah Carey
00:01:12

Brian Garten, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mariah Carey, Author, MainArtist

℗ 2014 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and Mariah Carey

Album review

Mariah Carey's first proper album since 2009 is a couple covers away from being as nostalgic as the Glitter soundtrack. Its title -- well, the part that precedes the ellipses -- is taken from a self-portrait, reproduced on the back, drawn at the age of three and a half. "I'll just sit right here and sing that good old school shit to ya," she sings on "Dedicated," a song seasoned with a Wu-Tang sample, a Nas throwback verse, and reminiscent chatter. Like many other songs on the album, flashbacks are laced through the music as well as in the lyrics, with Carey reflecting upon happier moments in a relationship while either pining or scolding. The feel-good "You Don't Know What to Do," one of a few songs made with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, cleverly interpolates Inner Life's 1979 disco classic "I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair)" and has Carey channeling the group's Jocelyn Brown throughout, especially in the intro. In sharp contrast with Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, a set produced strictly by Carey, Tricky Stewart, and the-Dream, this involves numerous co-writers and co-producers who bring distinct material, from the dusty and dreamy feel of "#Beautiful" (with Miguel) to the pumping, Eddie Kendricks-sampling "Meteorite" (a Q-Tip co-production). Additional co-producers Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made-It provide up-to-date elements, while the latter half involves a couple of gospel-flavored standouts, the latter of which is an inspired tribute to the Reverend James Cleveland. Carey unfortunately doesn't feel nostalgic for the succinctness of her early albums, but this shows that she's still capable of delivering 40 minutes of strong, supremely voiced R&B when she's up for it.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo

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