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Post by HolidayGuy on Apr 12, 2015 18:52:03 GMT -5
^It's the first one with Epic, which licensed the three No. 1s she scored on the Island label (unless she re-recorded them, then it wouldn't need to- I think).
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Post by The Upper Hand on Apr 12, 2015 18:54:01 GMT -5
From Billboard: Mariah Carey Reveals Cover Art for '#1 To Infinity' AlbumThe greatest hits collection coincides with the launch of the singer's Las Vegas residency, kicking off May 6.Mariah Carey has revealed the artwork to her new album, a collection of greatest hits to coincide with the launch of a Las Vegas residency on May 6 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace (no release date has been given and a track list has yet to be announced). The singer launched a social campaign with the hashtag #RevealMariah early on April 12 which encouraged fans to click over to mariahcarey.com where they were then prompted to share news of the reveal in order to expedite the lift of a curtain over the final image. Titled #1 To Infinity, the album is her first for Sony Music's Epic Records, with whom she signed last month. As previously reported by Billboard, the new contract reunites Carey with Epic Records chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid, who helmed her multi-platinum 2005 comeback album, The Emancipation of Mimi, while running Island Def Jam. The news also arrives days after Mariah Carey announced that she and longtime publicist Cindi Berger have split. On April 9, the singer also confirmed to Billboard that she has new management, TV producers Brian Sher and Stella Bulochnikov. www.billboard.com/articles/news/6531564/mariah-carey-reveals-cover-art-for-1-to-infinity-album
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Post by vipanonymous on Apr 12, 2015 18:54:49 GMT -5
^It's the first one with Epic, which licensed the three No. 1s she scored on the Island label (unless she re-recorded them, then it wouldn't need to- I think). Oh, Thanks! I was thinking she owe Island one more record after MIAM. I really liked how 'Epic' handled the cover reveal.
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Post by Hashtag Pow on Apr 12, 2015 20:50:54 GMT -5
I love Mariah....but this cover is not cute. Klinki & Indrani could not have done this...and if they did, they don't like her anymore.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 12, 2015 21:00:03 GMT -5
I can't wait to see how many new songs we get and who produced them ????. I hope we get 4 songs like the original #1s.
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Post by Jay D83 on Apr 12, 2015 21:08:35 GMT -5
I love the cover. Don't know how I feel about the title though. This also confirms that this is going to be treated like a separate album from the original "#1's."
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Post by crystalphnx on Apr 12, 2015 21:24:04 GMT -5
I love the cover. Don't know how I feel about the title though. This also confirms that this is going to be treated like a separate album from the original "#1's." For chart purposes, I'm pretty sure that they would've had to keep all of the original bonus tracks for sales to count together anyway, which would've been a waste of space. Not a massive fan of the cover (her body's fierce, but it's her makeup/facial expression that doesn't work for me) - but I'm more interested in seeing the tracklist (which I hope/assume will be revealed when it's put up for pre-order.) I hope they stuck to the original/album versions instead of any remixes (not counting radio edits, which they may need to use for space sake.) We've already got The Remixes, and (as far as I know), it was the original versions of her No. 1's that got the most airplay and exposure, so it seems most fitting to use those versions here. Granted, I'll still be buying it either way.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 12, 2015 22:19:24 GMT -5
"Infinity" was a rumored title of a new track, wasn't it? An uptempo, a la YDKWTD or "Meteorite," would be more welcome than another collabo with BMC or JD, but maybe the new tracks will be varied. "YDKWTD" was a collaboration with JD.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Apr 12, 2015 22:21:47 GMT -5
I love that she's forced to acknowledged her #1 smashes 'Love Takes Time' and 'I Don't Wanna Cry' without reading them for filth. :')
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 22:26:18 GMT -5
I love that she's forced to acknowledged her #1 smashes 'Love Takes Time' and 'I Don't Wanna Cry' without reading them for filth. :') She dislikes Someday more than those. Edit: though she has shaded that one already.
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Post by Dreams on Apr 13, 2015 3:41:55 GMT -5
That's her best album cover in years. And I love the title: #1 to Infinity. YES! Mariah = #1 above all else! I can't wait for today's news! What are we thinking it is gonna be? Release date? Tracklist? Better yet, single info? Erik Bradley from B96 is apprently listening to it tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 5:25:39 GMT -5
I love the cover. Don't know how I feel about the title though. This also confirms that this is going to be treated like a separate album from the original "#1's." For chart purposes, I'm pretty sure that they would've had to keep all of the original bonus tracks for sales to count together anyway, which would've been a waste of space. Yes. This was never going to count as the same album. The album title is so weird and so Mariah!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 8:00:39 GMT -5
Love the title (she always has the best album titles!) and the cover is beautiful. Her body looks flawless, like in the Glitter movie. I can't wait to own this cd and have VOL and WBT on one collection.
I just hope these will all be the original versions; it would be sacrilege to rerecord these songs.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Apr 13, 2015 8:10:55 GMT -5
Actually, jeng- YDKWTD was also a collabo with BMC. I probably should have clarified no ballad collabos with either of them, unless they were something different from past ones. I quite enjoy YDKWTD and "Make it Look Good"- two of the best tracks on MIAM.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Apr 13, 2015 8:40:47 GMT -5
If they really wanted to get creative, they could include some re-recorded versions of the classics; ideally "Vision of Love", "Hero", and "Emotions" as those are my favorites... well, some of them.
But if we're getting new tracks, that's cool too!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 8:59:02 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind radio edits of the handful of her #1s that actually had radio edits. Original "Fantasy" though please!!!
I'm hoping there's a deluxe edition with the demos, new versions, etc.
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Post by TroublemakerOlly on Apr 13, 2015 9:02:15 GMT -5
New album out May 18th
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Post by Leigh on Apr 13, 2015 9:04:09 GMT -5
One new song - Infinity. $40 for a vinyl !!
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Post by TroublemakerOlly on Apr 13, 2015 9:04:13 GMT -5
So just 18 #1's plus one new song.
1. “Vision of Love” (4 weeks, 1990) 2. “Love Takes Time” (3 weeks, 1990) 3. “Someday” (MTV Unplugged version) (2 weeks, 1991) 4. “I Don’t Wanna Cry” (2 weeks, 1991) 5. “Emotions” (3 weeks, 1991) 6. “I’ll Be There” (featuring Trey Lorenz) (2 weeks, 1992) 7. “Dreamlover” (8 weeks, 1993) 8. “Hero” (4 weeks, 1993) 9. “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Fantasy version) (8 weeks, 1995) 10. “One Sweet Day” (featuring Boyz II Men) (16 weeks,1995-1996) 11. “Always Be My Baby” (2 weeks, 1996) 12. “Honey” (3 weeks, 1997) 13. “My All” (1 week, 1998) 14. “Heartbreaker” (featuring Jay-Z) (2 weeks, 1999) 15. “Thank God I Found You” (featuring Joe & 98 Degrees) (1 week, 2000) 16. “We Belong Together” (14 weeks, 2005) 17. “Don’t Forget About Us” (2 weeks, 2005) 18. “Touch My Body” (2 weeks, 2008) 19. “Infinity” (2015)
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Post by Tea-why on Apr 13, 2015 9:06:10 GMT -5
So she's putting the Bad Boy Fantasy, which still has the original chorus there at some parts? That's a good compromise.
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Post by MFM29 on Apr 13, 2015 9:10:59 GMT -5
MARIAH CAREY SIGNED TO EPIC RECORDS BY ANTONIO “L.A."REID
MARIAH CAREY #1 TO INFINITY ARRIVES MAY 18th ON EPIC RECORDS/COLUMBIA RECORDS/SONY LEGACY, FIRST-EVER COLLECTION OF HER 18 HOT 100 #1 HITS, MORE THAN ANY SOLO ARTIST IN HISTORY
“INFINITY” BRAND NEW SINGLE TO BE RELEASED ON APRIL 27th, AND INCLUDED AS 19th TRACK ON NEW ALBUM COLLECTION
ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR AND LONGTIME COLLABORATOR BRETT RATNER TO DIRECT VIDEO FOR “INFINITY”
HEADLINING RESIDENCY AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS KICKS OFF MAY 6th – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
(April 13, 2015 – New York, NY) - Multi-platinum global superstar Mariah Carey has been signed to an exclusive contract with Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, it was announced today by Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, Chairman and CEO, Epic Records. Mariah now returns to Sony Music where her hitmaking career began, with a history-making string of 18 Hot 100 #1 hits that made her the best-selling female artist of all time.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be back together again with Mariah,” said Mr. Reid. “There is really no one who comes close to Mariah as both a songwriter and a singer, and as the world knows, her vocal range is legendary and truly incomparable. Her music is indelibly etched into our culture, and she’s shattered so many chart records that she’s now firmly entrenched in the history books. With a fierce and loyal fan base that covers every corner of the globe, I have no doubt Mariah will do it again."
Mariah’s first album release will be Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity, arriving in stores May 18th on Epic Records / Columbia Records/Sony Legacy. For the first time ever, one career-spanning chronological collection will gather all 18 of her Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Included as the final track on the collection is Mariah’s breathtaking new single, “Infinity” (co-written and produced by Mariah). Fans who pre-order the album now and will receive a special gift (http://smarturl.it/MC_1ToInfinity)
Monday, April 27th marks the global premiere of both new single “Infinity” and the stunning Brett Ratner-lensed accompanying video. That same day, Mariah has a spectacular kick-off event planned in Las Vegas to celebrate her upcoming Caesars Palace Vegas Residency. Stay tuned for more details !
The #1 chart hits on Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity, range from “Vision of Love” and “Love Takes Time” in 1990, through “Thank God I Found You” (featuring Joe & 98 Degrees) in 2000, to “We Belong Together” (#1 for 14 weeks, the second longest running #1 in U.S. chart history, named the Most Popular Song of the 2000s Decade by Billboard, second only to Mariah’s own “One Sweet Day” featuring Boyz II Men, 16 weeks at #1 in 1995, named the Most Popular Song of the 1990s), to “Don’t Forget About Us,” and “Touch My Body,” to name just a few.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Apr 13, 2015 9:12:01 GMT -5
So she's putting the Bad Boy Fantasy, which still has the original chorus there at some parts? That's a good compromise. Really? I always thought this version was a fan-made version. Mariah, just give the people what they want... original Fantasy. AKA one of the greatest pop songs ever.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 13, 2015 9:12:48 GMT -5
Here's a fun look at Mariah Carey's #1 and #2 hits. Enjoy!
If I knew enough about Mariah Carey, then the answer is yes. Just for you, I will rank her 22 top two hits. Just like in the Country Forum (where I did a super size ranking of Reba McEntire hits in honor of her 60th birthday), the hits will be ranked by weeks at #1 or #2, followed by weeks in the top 40. Ready?
1. One Sweet Day-with Boyz II Men-1995-16-26 2. We Belong Together-2005-14-35 3. Dreamlover-1993-8-26 4. Fantasy-1995-8-23 5. Hero-1993-4-25 6. Vision Of Love-1990-4-17 7. Emotions-1991-3-20 8. Love Takes Time-1990-3-18 9. Honey-1997-3-18 10. Always Be My Baby-1996-2-26 11. Don't Forget About Us-2005-2-18 12. Touch My Body-2008-2-17 13. Someday-1991-2-15 14. I'll Be There-1992-2-14 15. I Don't Wanna Cry-1991-2-14 16. Heartbreaker-with Jay-Z-1999-2-14 17. My All-1998-1-18 18. Thank God I Found You-with Joe and 98 Degrees-2000-1-11 19. Shake It Off-2005-6-20 (#2) 20. Loverboy-2001-2-04 (#2) 21. Can't Let Go-1992-1-17 (#2) 22. Endless Love-with Luther Vandross-1994-1-13 (#2)
Enjoy!
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Apr 13, 2015 9:13:07 GMT -5
Interesting that they are going with the Unplugged version of Someday, I love that performance.
I'm actually happy its just her 18 #1's plus "Infinity" as the only new song. The title of the album makes even more sense.
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Post by MFM29 on Apr 13, 2015 9:13:13 GMT -5
LOL @ the shade not including studio version of someday. mariah, mariah... I can't
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 13, 2015 9:13:35 GMT -5
The single is out on 4/27. The iTunes pre-order should be up with it.
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Post by Tea-why on Apr 13, 2015 9:14:41 GMT -5
So she's putting the Bad Boy Fantasy, which still has the original chorus there at some parts? That's a good compromise. Really? I always thought this version was a fan-made version. Mariah, just give the people what they want... original Fantasy. AKA one of the greatest pop songs ever. Me too, until I discovered it was on the maxi-single. But I was surprised she didn't just put the album version on here.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Apr 13, 2015 9:18:22 GMT -5
Monday, April 27th marks the global premiere of both new single “Infinity” and the stunning Brett Ratner-lensed accompanying video. That same day, Mariah has a spectacular kick-off event planned in Las Vegas to celebrate her upcoming Caesars Palace Vegas Residency. Stay tuned for more details ! That's exciting!
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Post by Dreams on Apr 13, 2015 9:21:55 GMT -5
I'm a bit salty she chose the Unplugged version of "Someday" to put on the album, but given her dislike for the version on her debut I'm not surprised.
Here for "Infinity" only!
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Post by MFM29 on Apr 13, 2015 9:25:15 GMT -5
can't wait to see what Brett Ratner come up with. that's what I'm most excited about. I hope it's something very cinematographic and visually stunning like WBT, not just her standing somewhere carresing herself. I would take something like ABMB video also, like a backstory with other actors playing it
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