Mariah Carey | New album out May 6 | "You're Mine (Eternal)"

[Oprah]

Oct 28, 2013 18:33:52 GMT -5 Bojangles said:

Looking at these pics and then the single cover is quite the contrast. I get that she's not the only person who winds up on the receiving end of a bucket load of photoshop, but it's just embarrassing when it's taken to this degree.

[Dreams]

^ Except the album packaging was shot last May when she looked like this:




Anyway,

From MTV

Mariah Carey And Nas' Collaboration Is So Good You'll 'Feel' It
Carey explains why her upcoming track the Queensbridge rapper is already a favorite.

Earlier this year Mariah Carey teased a summer release for her latest album, then titled The Art of Letting Go, but she eventually delayed the date to properly complete the record. Some of those finishing touches on the LP will include completing her new collaboration with Nas — and possibly even linking up with two much younger collaborators.

Back in September, Mariah tweeted a photo of herself in the studio with Nas, whom she worked with on "Thank God I Found You (remix)," and their reunion sounds promising.

"We have yet to finish our collaboration but it's one of people's favorite records, even though it's nowhere near finished, and even though it's not at that

place yet," Carey told MTV News, adding that she's so focused on the current project that it's difficult to even compare it to the last time she recorded with the Queensbridge rapper.

"It's gonna be dope, I could tell you that," her longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri added, even putting in a call to Nas during the interview to get an update on their schedule.

And Nas isn't the only one Mariah has been spending quality time with in the studio. Instagram photos over the past few weeks have revealed that she's also been at work with producers that include Mike Will Made It, Hit-Boy and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.

"[The album's] sound is varied in terms of textures and in terms of the lyrics," she explained. "A lot of songs are [very] different from one another, but there's something that's similar in terms of all the records. There's an intensity that I think people are going to feel."

Dupri, who joined Mariah's management team over the summer and is overseeing production of the album, shared his two cents on the project so far. "You see those producers and you probably think the producers are driving the songs," he said. "But the records actually sound like they're crafted for Mariah as opposed [her] getting on people's records and doing what they're doing."

"She's definitely not the artist that will allow you to write the record before she gets to the studio."

"That's because [you're actually] crafting with the other person," Mariah offered up. "The best records in my opinion are the ones where we got together from the inception to the completion of the record. I like this record because we started from scratch, with nothing."

When asked how her twins Monroe and Moroccan have affected her music, Mariah played coy, and would only say that she had something special in store. Will we hear them on the record? "I don't wanna give away one of the very special things about this record," she teased.

Mariah's latest song "The Art of Letting Go" will be released via Facebook on November 11.

[JamaicaFunk²]

Oct 28, 2013 22:35:38 GMT -5 nitro said:

I don't like the cover as much... I just hope we don't get another I'll Be Lovin U Long Time type of video that taints the song for me.

WHAT?! I love the video for IBLULT. I thought she was so beautiful. It was perfect for the song. Am I crazy?

[spoonabdul3]

Oct 29, 2013 3:27:14 GMT -5 colson said:

Oct 28, 2013 15:13:43 GMT -5 spoonabdul3 said:

ok most will think Im totally RUDE for saying this but I don't care. I think I can say it bc Mariah has all sorts of pics of her and her kids out there.
here goes. I think those kids are NOT CUTE. not at all.

That fact that you 'prefaced' it with those comments shows your well thought out negative intentions. The kids ARE cute, but if we saw you in person you probably aren't.

U are right, those kids are #beautiful. I myself am a Vision of Ugly but could we please just move on bc I Don't Wanna Cry about it anymore. Every needs to let it go, it's an Art

[The Upper Hand]

[Mean A$$]

Oct 29, 2013 10:06:41 GMT -5 The Upper Hand said:

Haha, I love it!

[Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815...]

[The Black Bird]

Oct 29, 2013 7:28:40 GMT -5 Dreams said:

Mariah Carey And Nas' Collaboration Is So Good You'll 'Feel' It
Carey explains why her upcoming track the Queensbridge rapper is already a favorite.

Earlier this year Mariah Carey teased a summer release for her latest album, then titled The Art of Letting Go, but she eventually delayed the date to properly complete the record. Some of those finishing touches on the LP will include completing her new collaboration with Nas — and possibly even linking up with two much younger collaborators.

Back in September, Mariah tweeted a photo of herself in the studio with Nas, whom she worked with on "Thank God I Found You (remix)," and their reunion sounds promising.

"We have yet to finish our collaboration but it's one of people's favorite records, even though it's nowhere near finished, and even though it's not at that

place yet," Carey told MTV News, adding that she's so focused on the current project that it's difficult to even compare it to the last time she recorded with the Queensbridge rapper.

"It's gonna be dope, I could tell you that," her longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri added, even putting in a call to Nas during the interview to get an update on their schedule.

And Nas isn't the only one Mariah has been spending quality time with in the studio. Instagram photos over the past few weeks have revealed that she's also been at work with producers that include Mike Will Made It, Hit-Boy and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.

"[The album's] sound is varied in terms of textures and in terms of the lyrics," she explained. "A lot of songs are [very] different from one another, but there's something that's similar in terms of all the records. There's an intensity that I think people are going to feel."

Dupri, who joined Mariah's management team over the summer and is overseeing production of the album, shared his two cents on the project so far. "You see those producers and you probably think the producers are driving the songs," he said. "But the records actually sound like they're crafted for Mariah as opposed [her] getting on people's records and doing what they're doing."

"She's definitely not the artist that will allow you to write the record before she gets to the studio."

"That's because [you're actually] crafting with the other person," Mariah offered up. "The best records in my opinion are the ones where we got together from the inception to the completion of the record. I like this record because we started from scratch, with nothing."

When asked how her twins Monroe and Moroccan have affected her music, Mariah played coy, and would only say that she had something special in store. Will we hear them on the record? "I don't wanna give away one of the very special things about this record," she teased.

Mariah's latest song "The Art of Letting Go" will be released via Facebook on November 11.

While I loved reading this, it gives me the impression the album will not be out anytime soon :(

[jenglisbe]

Oct 28, 2013 22:59:19 GMT -5 The Upper Hand said:

And maybe it's one of those songs whose title does not appear in the lyrics. I believe "Subtle Invitation" is the only example out of Mariah's songbook

"Music Box" is another one.

[spooky21]

Oct 29, 2013 7:28:40 GMT -5 Dreams said:

^ Except the album packaging was shot last May when she looked like this:

From MTV

Mariah Carey And Nas' Collaboration Is So Good You'll 'Feel' It
Carey explains why her upcoming track the Queensbridge rapper is already a favorite.

Earlier this year Mariah Carey teased a summer release for her latest album, then titled The Art of Letting Go, but she eventually delayed the date to properly complete the record. Some of those finishing touches on the LP will include completing her new collaboration with Nas — and possibly even linking up with two much younger collaborators.

Interesting..... could it be that Mimi might be doing some young pop female collaborations?

[Sweet Fantasy]

^And I'm thinking more along the lines of doing some twin collabos as in Mr Rocstar Cannon and Ms Monroe Cannon.

[Deleted]

Yeah I'm pretty sure that refers to the twins, who are already confirmed to be on the album.

[spooky21]

*Derp*


I didn't even consider the Twins.

[wavey.]

Oct 29, 2013 8:41:26 GMT -5 spoonabdul3 said:

Oct 29, 2013 3:27:14 GMT -5 colson said:

That fact that you 'prefaced' it with those comments shows your well thought out negative intentions. The kids ARE cute, but if we saw you in person you probably aren't.

U are right, those kids are #beautiful. I myself am a Vision of Ugly but could we please just move on bc I Don't Wanna Cry about it anymore. Every needs to let it go, it's an Art

The FACT that you tried THIS shyt..

[die Lotterie]

Maybe it will be a "Are You That Somebody" type of jam with the twins on it hehe.

[Deleted]

Take your time with it Mimi unlike the young pups I like my shit slow roasted not microwaved. Mariah trying to bring all the 90's figures back into the mainstream, hopefully she can bring herself back on this record too!

I already planned a champagne day for 11.11 either celebrate the retro old soul music or cry over that dated sound. Honestly speaking girls with Mariah you just never know. She can give you a Triumphant and next #Beautiful a Through The Rain or a We Belong Together a Heartbreaker or a Loverboy. Its like a rollercoaster and that's why we love our imperfect diva.

[spoonabdul3]

Oct 29, 2013 12:02:44 GMT -5 wavey. said:

Oct 29, 2013 8:41:26 GMT -5 spoonabdul3 said:

U are right, those kids are #beautiful. I myself am a Vision of Ugly but could we please just move on bc I Don't Wanna Cry about it anymore. Every needs to let it go, it's an Art

The FACT that you tried THIS shyt..

Oh Shake It Off already

[Deleted]

Honey you didn't make that comment so ppl would leave you alone, now bask in you're filth piggy.

[spoonabdul3]

Oct 29, 2013 14:43:50 GMT -5 @spiritanimal said:

Honey you didn't make that comment so ppl would leave you alone, now bask in you're filth piggy.

Piggy.....that's an excellent word for this thread.

[spoonabdul3]

People on Mariah threads are just way to delicate about everything Mariah.
I'll check the thread back out after the song comes out

[spoonabdul3]

People on Mariah threads are just way to delicate about everything Mariah.
I'll check the thread back out after the song comes out

[The Upper Hand]

[Sweet Fantasy]

Oct 29, 2013 14:43:50 GMT -5 @spiritanimal said:

Honey you didn't make that comment so ppl would leave you alone, now bask in you're filth piggy.

He's obviously trying to have the last word with these stupid puns. But he just ends up sounding even more like an a$$hole.

[die Lotterie]

Oct 29, 2013 14:49:04 GMT -5 spoonabdul3 said:

People on Mariah threads are just way to delicate about everything Mariah.
I'll check the thread back out after the song comes out

Honey, how would you like me to spoon Abdul? I just don't get your username.

[mikeshere]

People in the Mariah threads, are here to SUPPORT the artist, and talk about ALL her accomplishments... If you want an artist to bash go to... Nevermind

[Mean A$$]

Oct 29, 2013 14:05:53 GMT -5 @spiritanimal said:

Take your time with it Mimi unlike the young pups I like my s**t slow roasted not microwaved. Mariah trying to bring all the 90's figures back into the mainstream, hopefully she can bring herself back on this record too!

I already planned a champagne day for 11.11 either celebrate the retro old soul music or cry over that dated sound. Honestly speaking girls with Mariah you just never know. She can give you a Triumphant and next #Beautiful a Through The Rain or a We Belong Together a Heartbreaker or a Loverboy. Its like a rollercoaster and that's why we love our imperfect diva.

"Imperfect Diva" would be a great album title... I think your onto something...

[colson]

^But isn't that too close to the title of the last studio album?

[Mean A$$]

Oct 29, 2013 18:49:34 GMT -5 colson said:

^But isn't that too close to the title of the last studio album?

It is.. But sounds good.

[Positive Tension]

I would've taken Memoirs of an Imperfect Diva over Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel any day.

[Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815...]

No. That wouldn't have worked. She's an imperfect angel, which is why she's also the perfect diva!