Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse (deluxe version)

~ Release by Mariah Carey (see all versions of this release, 19 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1Cry.
assistant recording engineer:
Keith Parry and Zane Shoemake
recording engineer and mixer:
Brian Garten
producer:
Mariah Carey and James “Big Jim” Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
assistant mixer:
Dave Rowland (engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
produced for:
Franklin Industries Inc.
recorded at:
Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States and Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Cry.
writer:
Mariah Carey and James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
Mariah Carey4:51
2Faded
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Stephen Hybicki
producer:
Mariah Carey and Mike WiLL Made‐It
assistant mixer:
Ryan Kaul
mixer:
Jaycen Joshua
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
mixed for:
Innersound Management and The Penua Project
produced for:
Eardrummers Entertainment LLC (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
recorded at:
Eardrumma Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States and Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States and Larrabee Sound Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Faded
writer:
Denisia “Blu June” Andrews, Mariah Carey and Michael Williams
Mariah Carey3:41
3Dedicated
assistant recording engineer:
Nicolas Essig, Gabe Zardes and Rob Katz
recording engineer:
Brian Garten, Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad) and Brian Sumner (Los Angeles based recording engineer)
additional producer:
Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad)
producer:
Mariah Carey, Darhyl “Hey DJ” Camper and Hit‐Boy (US hip-hop producer/rapper Chauncey Hollis)
assistant mixer:
Kevin Matela (engineer) (lead vocals [vocal]), Dave Rowland (engineer) (lead vocals [vocal]), Rob Suchecki (AM Aesthetic) (lead vocals [vocal]) and Kenta Yonesaka (lead vocals [vocal])
mixer:
Brian Garten (lead vocals [vocal]) and Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad)
additional vocals:
Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad) and Steve Stoute
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and James Fauntleroy
contains samples by:
Wu‐Tang Clan
mixed for:
Hits Since '87
produced for:
Camp Star Productions and Hits Since '87
recorded at:
Beach House Studios in Bahamas, Emagen Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States, Henson Recording Studios (former A&M Studios) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States and Studio at the Dunes in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States and Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States (lead vocals [vocal])
samples:
Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ by Wu‐Tang Clan
recording of:
Dedicated
writer:
Mariah Carey, Chauncey Hollis (US hip-hop producer/rapper Chauncey Hollis), Clifford Smith (of the Wu-Tang Clan), Corey Woods (US rapper, Wu-Tang Clan), Dennis Coles, James Fauntleroy, Gary Grice, Jason Hunter (east coast hip hop), Lamont Hawkins, Nasir Jones (US rapper), Robert Diggs (American rapper and actor) and Russell Jones (Wu‐Tang founder, NYC rapper/producer)
Mariah Carey feat. Nas4:17
4#Beautiful
recording engineer:
Chris Plata and Brian Garten
additional drum machine [drum] programming and additional producer:
Brook “D’Leau” Davis
drum machine [drum] programming:
Miguel (US R&B singer)
co-producer:
Happy Perez
producer:
Mariah Carey and Miguel (US R&B singer)
assistant mixer:
Delbert Bowers (American engineer) and Chris Galland
mixer:
Manny Marroquin
guitar [guitars]:
Happy Perez and Miguel (US R&B singer)
vocals:
Mariah Carey and Miguel (US R&B singer)
recorded at:
Henson Recording Studios (former A&M Studios) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, MJP Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States, Pon de Islands Studios in Antigua and Barbuda and Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
#Beautiful
writer:
Brian Warfield, Brook Davis, Mariah Carey, Miguel Pimentel (US R&B singer), Nathan Perez and Mac Robinson
Mariah Carey feat. Miguel3:21
5Thirsty
assistant recording engineer:
Jeremy Cimino, Rob Katz, Nico Essig and Matt Weber
recording engineer:
Brian Garten, Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad) and Rob Suchecki (AM Aesthetic)
additional producer:
Maryann Tatum (background vocals)
co-producer:
Rey Reel
producer:
Mariah Carey and Hit‐Boy (US hip-hop producer/rapper Chauncey Hollis)
assistant mixer:
Kevin Matela (engineer), Dave Rowland (engineer) and Kenta Yonesaka
mixer:
Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Maryann Tatum and Kaylana Tatum
arranger:
Mariah Carey
mixed for and produced for:
Hits Since '87
co-produced for:
Hits Since '87
recorded at:
Beach House Studios in Bahamas, Henson Recording Studios (former A&M Studios) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States, Studio at the Dunes in New York, New York, United States and Studio at the Palms in Paradise, Nevada, United States
mixed at:
Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Thirsty
writer:
Denisia “Blu June” Andrews, Mariah Carey, Chauncey Hollis (US hip-hop producer/rapper Chauncey Hollis) and Mary Tatum
Mariah Carey3:26
6Make It Look Good
assistant recording engineer:
Chandler Harrod (engineer) and Rob Katz
recording engineer:
Brian Garten, John Horesco and Jess Sutcliffe
producer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
assistant mixer:
Daniela Rivera (engineer)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
cello [cellos]:
Giovanna Clayton, Julie Jung (session musician/cellist) and Vanessa Freebairn Smith
solo harmonica:
Stevie Wonder
viola [violas]:
Caroline Buckman (violist), Lauren Chipman, Kaila Potts (violist) and Mike Whitson
violin [violins]:
Mario DeLeon, Joel Derouin, Marisa Kuney, Serena McKinney, Grace Oh, Bob Peterson (violinist), Kathleen Sloan (American violinist), Songa Lee, Jenny Takamatsu (violinist), Tammy Hatwan, Ina Veli and Josefina Vergara
additional background vocals:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter)
conductor:
Larry Gold
strings arranger:
Larry Gold
concertmaster:
Joel Derouin
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States and Studio at the Palms in Paradise, Nevada, United States
mixed at:
Ninja Beat Club (Phil Tan's studio) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
samples:
Let Me Make Love to You by The O’Jays
recording of:
Make It Look Good
writer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter), Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Allan Felder and Bunny Sigler
Mariah Carey3:22
7You're Mine (Eternal)
assistant recording engineer:
Rob Katz and Keith Parry
recording engineer:
Matt Champlin, Brian Garten and Greg Morgan
producer:
Mariah Carey and Rodkey “Darkchild” Jerkins
assistant mixer:
Daniela Rivera (engineer)
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
produced for:
Darkchild.com
recorded at:
Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States and Studio at the Palms in Paradise, Nevada, United States
mixed at:
Ninja Beat Club (Phil Tan's studio) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
recording of:
You’re Mine (Eternal)
writer:
Mariah Carey and Rodney Jerkins
Mariah Carey3:44
8You Don't Know What To Do
assistant recording engineer:
Chandler Harrod (engineer) and Rob Katz
recording engineer:
Brian Garten, John Horesco and Jess Sutcliffe
producer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
assistant mixer:
Daniela Rivera (engineer)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
cello [cellos]:
Giovanna Clayton, Julie Jung (session musician/cellist) and Vanessa Freebairn Smith
viola [violas]:
Caroline Buckman (violist), Lauren Chipman, Kaila Potts (violist) and Mike Whitson
violin [violins]:
Mario DeLeon, Joel Derouin, Marisa Kuney, Serena McKinney, Grace Oh, Bob Peterson (violinist), Kathleen Sloan (American violinist), Songa Lee, Jenny Takamatsu (violinist), Tammy Hatwan, Ina Veli and Josefina Vergara
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
conductor:
Larry Gold
strings arranger:
Larry Gold
concertmaster:
Joel Derouin
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States and Studio at the Palms in Paradise, Nevada, United States
mixed at:
Ninja Beat Club (Phil Tan's studio) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
samples:
I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair) by Inner Life
recording of:
You Don’t Know What to Do
writer:
Patrick Adams (US disco, soul, boogie songwriter and producer), Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter), Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Olubowale Akintimehin (US rapper) and Terri Gonzalez (Soul - disco - boogie singer - songwriter)
Mariah Carey feat. Wale4:46
9Supernatural
assistant recording engineer:
Chandler Harrod (engineer) and Rob Katz
recording engineer:
Brian Garten, John Horesco and Jess Sutcliffe
producer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
assistant mixer:
Daniela Rivera (engineer)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Beach House Studios in Bahamas, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Pon de Islands Studios in Antigua and Barbuda, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States and Studio at the Palms in Paradise, Nevada, United States
mixed at:
Ninja Beat Club (Phil Tan's studio) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
recording of:
Supernatural
writer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
Mariah Carey4:42
10Meteorite
assistant recording engineer:
Rob Suchecki (AM Aesthetic)
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Blair Wells (engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Q‐Tip (American rapper)
assistant mixer:
Delbert Bowers (American engineer) and Chris Galland
mixer:
Manny Marroquin
bass:
Louis Cato
guitar:
Chris Sholar (American guitarist)
keyboard [keyboard]:
Q‐Tip (American rapper)
keyboard [keyboards]:
Ray Angry
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
contains samples by:
Eddie Kendricks
recorded at:
Ab Lab in Englewood, New Jersey, United States, Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Pon de Islands Studios in Antigua and Barbuda and Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
samples:
Goin' Up in Smoke by Eddie Kendricks
recording of:
Meteorite
writer:
Mariah Carey, Allan Felder, Norman Harris (American Philly Soul guitarist, producer, and songwriter), Kamaal Fareed (American rapper) and Ron Tyson
Mariah Carey3:59
11Camouflage
assistant recording engineer:
Keith Parry and Zane Shoemake
recording engineer and mixer:
Brian Garten
producer:
Mariah Carey and James “Big Jim” Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
assistant mixer:
Dave Rowland (engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Takeytha Johnson (choir) and Maryann Tatum
choir vocals:
Troy Bright, Ayana George, LaTasha Jordan, Sherry McGhee, Angelina Mendez, Katrina Spence and Erik Turner (singer, New York-based)
choir vocals arranger:
Maryann Tatum
produced for:
Franklin Industries Inc.
recorded at:
Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Pon de Islands Studios in Antigua and Barbuda, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States and Studio at the Dunes in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Camouflage
writer:
Mariah Carey and James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
Mariah Carey4:49
12Money ($ * / ...)
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Hit‐Boy (US hip-hop producer/rapper Chauncey Hollis)
assistant mixer:
Kevin Matela (engineer), Dave Rowland (engineer) and Kenta Yonesaka
mixer:
Hazebanga (US Producer/Songwriter Rashad Muhammad)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
contains samples by:
Edwin Birdsong and Dan Satch & His Atomic 8 Dance Band of Aba
mixed for and produced for:
Hits Since '87
recorded at:
Beach House Studios in Bahamas, House of Hit Studio in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States and Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Alabeke by Dan Satch & His Atomic 8 Dance Band of Aba and Rapper Dapper Snapper by Edwin Birdsong
recording of:
Money ($ * / …)
writer:
Edwin Birdsong, Mariah Carey, Chauncey Hollis (US hip-hop producer/rapper Chauncey Hollis), John Jackson (US rapper) and Dan Satch
Mariah Carey feat. Fabolous4:57
13One More Try
recording engineer:
Brian Garten
producer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
assistant mixer:
Daniela Rivera (engineer)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Beach House Studios in Bahamas, Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Ninja Beat Club (Phil Tan's studio) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
cover recording of:
One More Try
lyricist and composer:
George Michael
Mariah Carey6:21
14Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can't Give Up Now)
assistant recording engineer:
Jeremy Cimino and Dave Rowland (engineer)
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Matt Weber
additional engineer:
Kenta Yonesaka
producer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
assistant mixer:
Daniela Rivera (engineer)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Takeytha Johnson (choir), Maryann Tatum and Sherry McGhee
choir vocals:
Stacey Laverne Berry, Nakiba Bonds, Ajanee Hamrick, Melinda Michelle Holder-Dawkins, Melanie Lesley, Erin McGlover, Tiffany Morriar, Oresa Napper-Williams, Melodie Nicholson, Darnell Norman, Ilani Patterson, Jackie Phillips, Melanie Rochford, Malik Spence and Andre Washington
contains samples by:
Rev. James Cleveland and Funkadelic
recorded at:
Beach House Studios in Bahamas, Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States and Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Ninja Beat Club (Phil Tan's studio) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
samples:
God’s Promises Part 1 by Rev. James Cleveland and Good Old Music by Funkadelic
recording of:
Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can’t Give Up Now)
writer:
Curtis Burrell, Mariah Carey and George Clinton (US funk musician)
Mariah Carey5:38
15It's a Wrap
assistant recording engineer:
Luis Navarro (engineer)
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Brian “B‐Luv” Thomas (producer/engineer)
producer:
C. “Tricky” Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart), Mariah Carey, Heatmyzer and James “Big Jim” Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
assistant mixer:
Giancarlo Lino
mixer:
Jaycen Joshua and Dave Pensado (mixer)
bass guitar:
Alex Al
Hammond organ [Hammond B3] and keyboard [keys]:
Big Jim Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim), Leon Bisquera, Lamont Neuble and Tricky Stewart
percussion:
Ronnie Gutierrez (US percussionist & drummer)
orchestra:
Love Unlimited Orchestra
mixed for:
Innersound Management and The Penua Project
recorded at:
Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Honeywest Studios in New York, New York, United States and The Boom Boom Room in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee Sound Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
samples:
I Belong to You by Love Unlimited
recording of:
It’s a Wrap
writer:
Mariah Carey and Barry White
Mariah Carey feat. Mary J. Blige4:08
16Betcha Gon' Know
assistant recording engineer:
Luis Navarro (engineer)
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Brian “B‐Luv” Thomas (producer/engineer)
additional engineer:
Andrew Wuepper
producer:
C. “Tricky” Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart), Mariah Carey, James “Big Jim” Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim) and Terius “The-Dream” Nash (US singer, songwriter & RnB producer Terius Youngdell Nash)
assistant mixer:
Giancarlo Lino
mixer:
Jaycen Joshua and Dave Pensado (mixer)
Hammond organ [Hammond B3] and keyboard [keys]:
Big Jim Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim) and Tricky Stewart
mixed for:
Innersound Management and The Penua Project
recorded at:
Germano Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Honeywest Studios in New York, New York, United States, Studio at the Palms in Paradise, Nevada, United States and The Boom Boom Room in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee Sound Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Betcha Gon’ Know
writer:
Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Christopher Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart), Terius Nash (US singer, songwriter & RnB producer Terius Youngdell Nash) and James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
Mariah Carey feat. R. Kelly3:54
17The Art of Letting Go
assistant recording engineer:
Chandler Harrod (engineer), Geoff Neal and Keith Parry
recording engineer:
Brandon Caddell, Matt Champlin, Brian Garten, Greg Morgan, Jess Sutcliffe and Gabe Veltri
drum machine [drum] programming:
Rodney Jerkins
additional assistant engineer:
Daniela Rivera (engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Rodkey “Darkchild” Jerkins
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
bass:
Artie Reynolds III
cello [cellos]:
Giovanna Clayton, Julie Jung (session musician/cellist) and Vanessa Freebairn Smith
guitar:
Tim Stewart (United States guitarist)
keyboard [keyboards]:
Joe Flip Wilson
percussion:
Matt Champlin
piano:
Rodney Jerkins and Steve Lindsey (US producer and songwriter)
viola [violas]:
Caroline Buckman (violist), Lauren Chipman, Kaila Potts (violist) and Mike Whitson
violin [violins]:
Mario DeLeon, Joel Derouin, Marisa Kuney, Serena McKinney, Grace Oh, Bob Peterson (violinist), Kathleen Sloan (American violinist), Songa Lee, Jenny Takamatsu (violinist), Tammy Hatwan, Ina Veli and Josefina Vergara
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Takeytha Johnson (choir) and Maryann Tatum
conductor:
Larry Gold
strings arranger:
Larry Gold
concertmaster:
Joel Derouin
produced for:
Darkchild.com
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Jungle City Studios in New York, New York, United States, Metrocity Studios in New York, New York, United States, Pon de Islands Studios in Antigua and Barbuda, Rapture Studios in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States, RMS Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States and Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Ninja Beat Club (Phil Tan's studio) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
recording of:
The Art of Letting Go
writer:
Mariah Carey and Rodney Jerkins
Mariah Carey3:44