Mariah And Janet: The Return
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Mariah Carey
Def Jam/ Island CEO Antonio 'LA' Reid jetted into London yesterday afternoon to present new releases from Ms Janet Jackson and Ms Mariah Carey.
Two of the world's most iconic have been busy squirreling in the studio and return with Jackson's Discipline and Carey's That Chick.
Reid identified both artists as having a whole lot of 'swagger' - before dropping a little dig to EMI. "That's a music company. Well, it used to be," he grinned before showcasing a bit more bitchiness. Or truth, depending on your POV! "We realised that it would take some work with Janet after her last two EMI album weren't successful. Just like the last Mariah EMI album..."
Once that was done, it was on with the music. Reserving full opinion until we've had the chance to sit down properly with both records, we can however say that we think MC won out.
Janet seemed fairly ok - a couple of good club tracks - but otherwise somewhat generic uptempo and slow R&B numbers that sounded like they could have been off-cuts from All For You or Janet. And there was no need for Discipline. To put it bluntly, JJ apologises to her 'daddy' for 'touching herself' even though he 'commanded' her not to. 'But I can smell you on my sheets/ Daddy I disobeyed you, now come punish me...I've been bad, make me cry...' and so on and so on.
Yuck.
Luckily, Mariah kept it a whole lot cleaner (but not squeaky, that would be dry!)
The first few tracks were big, but MC really hit hard with absolute banger Migrate featuring T-Pain. Oh my daze!!! "We sippin' Grigio slow," murmurs Mariah over some serious dirty south bounce. Not too sure about her dropping a bit of patois on the Damian Marley assisted Cruise Control ('Me say no man... tink I'm jokin'), but we'll forgive her such strangeness considering the tune packs heat.
Vocally and sonically, this is yet another outstanding release from the world's biggest selling superstar.
Watch out for a full review once the records are in for review...
Janet is out February 25 and Mariah drops April 1st...
Mariah Carey Official Site
Mariah Carey Myspace
Def Jam/ Island CEO Antonio 'LA' Reid jetted into London yesterday afternoon to present new releases from Ms Janet Jackson and Ms Mariah Carey.
Two of the world's most iconic have been busy squirreling in the studio and return with Jackson's Discipline and Carey's That Chick.
Reid identified both artists as having a whole lot of 'swagger' - before dropping a little dig to EMI. "That's a music company. Well, it used to be," he grinned before showcasing a bit more bitchiness. Or truth, depending on your POV! "We realised that it would take some work with Janet after her last two EMI album weren't successful. Just like the last Mariah EMI album..."
Once that was done, it was on with the music. Reserving full opinion until we've had the chance to sit down properly with both records, we can however say that we think MC won out.
Janet seemed fairly ok - a couple of good club tracks - but otherwise somewhat generic uptempo and slow R&B numbers that sounded like they could have been off-cuts from All For You or Janet. And there was no need for Discipline. To put it bluntly, JJ apologises to her 'daddy' for 'touching herself' even though he 'commanded' her not to. 'But I can smell you on my sheets/ Daddy I disobeyed you, now come punish me...I've been bad, make me cry...' and so on and so on.
Yuck.
Luckily, Mariah kept it a whole lot cleaner (but not squeaky, that would be dry!)
The first few tracks were big, but MC really hit hard with absolute banger Migrate featuring T-Pain. Oh my daze!!! "We sippin' Grigio slow," murmurs Mariah over some serious dirty south bounce. Not too sure about her dropping a bit of patois on the Damian Marley assisted Cruise Control ('Me say no man... tink I'm jokin'), but we'll forgive her such strangeness considering the tune packs heat.
Vocally and sonically, this is yet another outstanding release from the world's biggest selling superstar.
Watch out for a full review once the records are in for review...
Janet is out February 25 and Mariah drops April 1st...
Mariah Carey Official Site
Mariah Carey Myspace
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Comments
Taz
17 Jan 2008, 14:10
17 Jan 2008, 14:10
I am so excited to hear the return of Mariah Carey. Mimi is the best. You know it. I know it. Everyone knows it. I am eagered to hear her new materials, see her two forthcoming films and perform in various award shows.
Emanuel De Oliveira
17 Jan 2008, 14:34
17 Jan 2008, 14:34
Thanks so much for the review of mimi new material. Hope I can hear more.
kc
17 Jan 2008, 15:59
17 Jan 2008, 15:59
OMg! im a big fan of MC and i cant wait for her album to release!
youssef radhouani
17 Jan 2008, 16:05
17 Jan 2008, 16:05
Thanks for the review! I loved this comment : "Vocally and sonically, this is yet another outstanding release from the world's biggest selling superstar." Luv ya Mimi!!
Tomer
17 Jan 2008, 16:16
17 Jan 2008, 16:16
i'm so happy to read a good review for a Mariah Carey release!
I think that her new album abd songs are going to blow everybody away..I LOVE YOU MC :)
I think that her new album abd songs are going to blow everybody away..I LOVE YOU MC :)
Camila
17 Jan 2008, 18:04
17 Jan 2008, 18:04
Hey Mariah, please come to Brazil with your next tourrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck with your cd!!!
Hope one day you'll record one of the songs that I write!!!!
Brazil Love ya!
Good luck with your cd!!!
Hope one day you'll record one of the songs that I write!!!!
Brazil Love ya!
Bruno
17 Jan 2008, 18:09
17 Jan 2008, 18:09
Mariah, please come to Brazil.
I swear we will hug you a lot.
I hope your CD get a lot of #1.
But Sorry, this title of the CD, it's impossible to buy a CD with this title. ;)
I swear we will hug you a lot.
I hope your CD get a lot of #1.
But Sorry, this title of the CD, it's impossible to buy a CD with this title. ;)
Marcos
17 Jan 2008, 18:24
17 Jan 2008, 18:24
Hey Mariah, please come to Brazil with your next tourrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck with your cd!!!
Hope one day you'll record one of the songs that I write!!!!
Brazil Love ya! [121432545642135346436]
Good luck with your cd!!!
Hope one day you'll record one of the songs that I write!!!!
Brazil Love ya! [121432545642135346436]
René
17 Jan 2008, 19:41
17 Jan 2008, 19:41
COME TO BRAZILLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are waiting for you!
Kisses
Let´s hope for the success of this new album!
We are waiting for you!
Kisses
Let´s hope for the success of this new album!
Juliana Espíndola Torres
17 Jan 2008, 21:16
17 Jan 2008, 21:16
Mariah, please come to Brazil with your next tour!!!
Please, please, please....
Brazil lov ya [1542869542311]
Please, please, please....
Brazil lov ya [1542869542311]
Hattie Collins
17 Jan 2008, 21:24
17 Jan 2008, 21:24
Thanks for all the comments - we'll be doing a full review of the album very soon.
Keep it locked for more Mimi!
Keep it locked for more Mimi!
Benito, Indonesia
18 Jan 2008, 03:07
18 Jan 2008, 03:07
Thanks for giving us the information about releasing MC new album. We can't wait any longer for that. Hope this album will be more successful.
Nicole
18 Jan 2008, 06:31
18 Jan 2008, 06:31
VERY BIG fan here. CAN NOT wait! Its killing me!
Nicole
18 Jan 2008, 06:40
18 Jan 2008, 06:40
VERY BIG fan here. CAN NOT wait! Its killing me! Good reviews, and that's nothing new to us about our Mimi. "That Chick" is going to have blow out singles, catching up with Elvis for number 1's no doubt. This is another takeover year no question about it! ...Janet who?
Nicole
18 Jan 2008, 06:44
18 Jan 2008, 06:44
VERY BIG fan here. CAN NOT wait! Its killing me! Good reviews, and that's nothing new to us about our Mimi. "That Chick" is going to blow out singles, catching up with Elvis for number 1's no doubt. This is another takeover year no question about it! She's still sitting at the top and isn't coming down anytime soon!
Nicole
18 Jan 2008, 06:49
18 Jan 2008, 06:49
VERY BIG fan here. CAN NOT wait! The anticipation is killing me! Good reviews, and that's nothing new to us about our Mimi. "That Chick" is going to blow out singles, catching up with Elvis for number 1's no doubt. This is another takeover year no question about it! She's still sitting at the top and isn't coming down anytime soon!
Juanxv
19 Jan 2008, 03:49
19 Jan 2008, 03:49
Mariah, Venezuela loves you
