R. Kelly's Demo of "Betcha Gon' Know (Remix)"
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 08-Jul-2011, 1:41PM EDT

R. Kelly's demo of Mariah Carey's Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel cut "Betcha Gon' Know" has surfaced. R. Kelly's version, titled "I Check," was written from the perspective of a female who suspects that her man is cheating, and will remind listeners of his epic "Trapped in the Closet" series. Although his storytelling lyrics were not used on Mariah's album, Kelly had reportedly recorded a version for her scrapped Angels Advocate remix project.

Source: Rap-Up

MC vs. JS: To Release or Not To Release
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 03-Jun-2010, 3:06PM EDT

In a recent interview with Roman of the Jump Smokers, he announced that after Island Def Jam initially cancelled the Mariah Carey vs. Jump Smokers remix album, they would go forward with releasing it on June 29.

Now, we get a confirmation that the remix album is not on the schedule again and has been put on hold indefinitely by the label.

Meanwhile, check out the new "Ribbon" Remix feat. The-Dream & Ludacris, now available for download at Amazon for $0.99.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Tom | Varune

Memoirs Dance Remix Album is Coming Out
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 06-Apr-2010, 8:52PM EDT

The Mariah Carey vs. Jump Smokers Remix album, an all-Dance release featuring Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel tracks remixed by the hottest new remixers: Roman, Reydon, V-Skratch and Johnny Digital, collectively known as the Jump Smokers, is still on the schedule and coming out soon, as revealed by the group on their Facebook:

Source: Jump Smokers | Joel

"Angels Cry" Remix Debuts in Japan
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 17-Mar-2010, 1:03PM EDT

From Billboard Japan issue dated March 22, 2010.

"Angels Cry" Remix Feat. Ne-Yo
Billboard Japan Hot 100: #89 (Debut)
Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay: #79 (Debut)
Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay: #76 (Debut)

Source: Billboard | Joao | MariahDailyJournal

MDJ Reader Responds to 'Truth about Nursing' Outburst
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 12-Mar-2010, 6:15PM EST

We have received an enormous amount of e-mails in response to The Truth About Nursing outburst at Mariah Carey and her video "Up Out My Face." Unfortunately, we can't post all of them but we have one that we want to share with you.

Andrew, a nurse practitioner and a Mariah fan, sends us a copy of his e-mail to the board of directors at The Truth About Nursing. He tells us, "I felt I had to stand up for Mariah Carey and fight back!"

Source: --

Nurses to Mariah: Quit the Naughty Routine
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 12-Mar-2010, 9:13AM EST

The folks at the Truth About Nursing, a Baltimore-based group concerned about demeaning portrayals of nurses have a new target: Mariah Carey.

Yep, you heard that right. The pop star's video for her song "Up Out My Face" takes the naughty nurse stereotype to a new level of low, according to Sandy Summers, the group's director. Complete with a booty-grazing nurse outfit, white cap and stockings, Mariah's version of naughty nurse has real nurses in an uproar, apparently.

They dissect the video and the lyrics here. The group has even launched a letter writing campaign urging Ms. Carey herself to "make amends by withdrawing the video from all distribution, avoiding the stereotype in the future and publicly apologizing to the nursing profession (in a music video perhaps!)."

Source: Baltimore Sun

Billboard: "Angels Cry" Remix Debuts at #30 on AC
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 10-Mar-2010, 6:25PM EST

Mariah Carey makes her 28th visit to the Adult Contemporary chart, as "Angels Cry" starts at No. 30. The song marks the first appearance on the list for featured artist Ne-Yo.

The ballad is the second song from Carey's album "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" to reach the tally, following the No. 10-peaking "I Want to Know What Love Is." Carey had not charted two tracks from the same album on Adult Contemporary since the title cut from "Butterfly" (No. 11) and "My All" (No. 18) in 1997-98.

First released on "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" without Ne-Yo, the new version of "Angels Cry" previews Carey's duets/remix album "Angels Advocate," due March 30.

Source: Billboard

"Up Out My Face" Contest Winners Announced
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 05-Mar-2010, 9:18AM EST

Thanks to everyone who participated in our "Up Out My Face" Download Contest. Twenty-two (22) lucky fans were picked at random out of hundreds of entries received during the week of February 16 - March 1. The following will each receive a signed item by Mariah!

Theodore Winand (Wayne, NJ) first entry 2/16 Christopher Bubenik (Asheville, NC) first entry 2/23 April Rodriguez (Chicago, IL) Benjamin Figueroa (Miami, FL) Cassie O'Dell (Salem, OR) Dione Gaston (Nashville, TN) Derrick Commodore (Chestertown, MD) James Ervine (San Jose, CA) Jamie Hutchinson Bryan, TX Jennifer Koncsler (Shenandoah, PA) Ken Adams (Riverview FL) Kevin Xiong (Cambridge, MA) Kojiro Matsuo (Japan) Kyle Cook (Springfield, MA) Marcos Hernandez (San Diego, CA) Martin Martinez (Las Vegas, NV) Nicole Phoenix (Englewood, NJ) Phillip Nelson (Claremore, OK) Ryan Rastegar (Normal, IL) Zulkarnain Barudin (Singapore) Clayton Morar (South Africa) Twitter/Forums Regina Yanzon (Philippines) Twitter/Forums

Congratulations, winners! Please contact us by e-mail and let us know of your mailing address.

Thanks to IDJ/Maroon Entertainment for providing the amazing prizes! Be sure to keep checking back to MariahDailyJournal for future contests.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

"Up Out My Face" Slips to #4 on BET
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 04-Mar-2010, 9:50AM EST

"Up Out My Face" dropped 3 spots to #4 on BET's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" video countdown last night. Let's get it back up to #1! VOTE as many times as you can here!

Source: MariahDailyJournal

"Up Out My Face" Back at #1 on BET!
Posted by Jonny on Tuesday, 02-Mar-2010, 9:42PM EST

"Up Out My Face" jumps back to #1 in its 14th day on BET's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" countdown. The video's rankings since its Feb. 9th debut are as follows: 10-0-7-4-2-2-1-1-1-2-1-1-2-2-1.

Let's keep Mariah at #1! Please keep voting for "Up Out My Face" as many times as you can by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote by sending the text message MCAR to 79922.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Robyn

"Up Out My Face" Holds Steady at #2 on BET
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 01-Mar-2010, 4:43PM EST

"Up Out My Face" remains at #2 in its 13th day on BET's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" countdown. The video's rankings since its Feb. 9th debut are as follows: 10-0-7-4-2-2-1-1-1-2-1-1-2-2.

Get it back up to #1! Please keep voting for "Up Out My Face" as many times as you can by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote by sending the text message MCAR to 79922.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Robyn

"Up Out My Face" Video on BET
Posted by Jonny on Friday, 26-Feb-2010, 8:01PM EST

Keep it up, everyone!

"Up Out My Face" is holding steady at #2 on BET 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" countdown today! This is the video's 12th day on the BET countdown since making its debut at #10 on February 9th.

Here is a summary of the video's chart run thus far:

Tuesday, February 9 - #10
Wednesday, February 10 - out
Thursday, February 11 - #7
Friday, February 12 - #4

Monday, February 15 - Holiday
Tuesday, February 16 - #2
Wednesday, February 17 - #2
Thursday, February 18 - #1
Friday, February 19 - #1

Monday, February 22 - #1
Tuesday, February 23- #2
Wednesday, February 24- #1
Thursday, February 25- #1
Friday, February 26- #2

Let's continue to vote and get it back to number 1! Vote by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote by sending the text message MCAR to 79922.

Source: Robyn

Download "Angels Cry" Remix from iTunes
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 25-Feb-2010, 8:06PM EST

Mariah's new single, "Angels Cry" (Remix) feat. Ne-Yo has been released on iTunes. You can download the song ($1.29) and its music video ($1.99) by clicking on the links!

Below are avatars and signatures that you can use in forums/message boards, social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.) or in your e-mails to let your friends know that Mariah's new single, "Angels Cry," is now out on iTunes!

AVATARS/TWITTER ICONS (100x100)



SIGNATURES (500x200)

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Graphics: Can & Regina

"Up Out My Face" Returns to #1 on BET!
Posted by Jonny on Wednesday, 24-Feb-2010, 8:24PM EST

Great work, everyone!

"Up Out My Face" returns to the #1 spot on BET 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" countdown today! This is the video's 10th day on the BET countdown since making its debut at #10 on February 9th.

Let's continue to vote and keep Mariah at number 1! Vote by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote by sending the text message MCAR to 79922.

Source: Robyn

"Up Out My Face" Run on BET Countdown
Posted by Jonny on Tuesday, 23-Feb-2010, 8:09PM EST

Great job, everyone!

"Up Out My Face" is holding steady at #2 on BET 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" countdown today! This is the video's 9th day on the BET countdown since making its debut at #10 on February 9th.

Here is a summary of the video's chart run thus far:

Tues, Feb 9 - #10
Wed, Feb 10 - out
Thurs, Feb 11 - #7
Fri, Feb 12 - #4

Mon, Feb 15 - Holiday
Tues, Feb 16 - #2
Wed, Feb 17 - #2
Thur, Feb 18 - #1
Fri, Feb 19 - #1

Mon Feb 22 - #1
Tues, Feb 23- #2

Let's continue to vote and get it back to number 1! Vote by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote by sending the text message MCAR to 79922.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Robyn

"Angels Cry" Remix Single Out on iTunes Tomorrow
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 22-Feb-2010, 3:18PM EST

Mariah's new single "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo will be available for digital download tomorrow, February 23th on iTunes! Be sure to get your copy!

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Support UP OUT MY FACE, Contest Ends March 1
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 22-Feb-2010, 2:52PM EST

REQUEST AT RADIO
Please take a few moments to request "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj. Below are phone numbers and online links to some of the biggest radio stations across the country.


You may also check out our Radio Request page if your radio station is not listed above.

DOWNLOAD THE SINGLE
"Up Out My Face" is available to download from iTunes for only $1.29. Click here to get it now! Our download contest is open until midnight of Monday, March 1, 2010. Multiple downloads will count as multiple entries! Contest details here.

VOTE FOR THE MUSIC VIDEO
Keep voting for the video on BET's 106 & Park. "Up Out My Face" is currently at #1 on the Top 10 Live countdown. Keep it on top! Vote as many times as you can online here, or text MCAR to 79922.

STREAM THE MUSIC VIDEOS
The "Up Out My Face" video is available for streaming at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music. Click on the links to watch now! Video streams at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music count toward the Billboard charts so please be sure to keep streaming the video as often as you can.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

"Up Out My Face" #1 on BET Countdown!
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 18-Feb-2010, 8:10PM EST

Great job, everyone!

"Up Out My Face" advanced a notch to capture the #1 spot on BET's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" countdown today! This is the video's 6th day on the BET countdown since making its debut at #10 on February 9th. The video's positions in the 6 days it has been on the countdown are as follows: 10-0-7-4-2-2-1.

Let's continue to vote and make sure that it remains at the top! Vote by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote by sending the text message MCAR to 79922.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Robyn

New Album Available Exclusively at Target and iTunes
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 16-Feb-2010, 12:58PM EST

Mariah Partners Exclusively With Target & iTunes On Remixed Album Of Duets
Mariah has completed her 13th studio album, Angels Advocate, a collection of newly remixed duets with some of her favorite artists, performing Mariah's favorite songs from her #1 R&B album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel (released September 2009). Angels Advocate, on Island Records, will be available March 30 exclusively at Target stores nationwide, iTunes.com/target and Target.com.

Featured duet partners with Mariah on Angels Advocate include: Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Nicki Minaj, Fabolous, R. Kelly, The-Dream & Ludacris, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg, Akon, Trey Songz, K-Ci & Jo Jo, and OJ Da Juiceman & OutKast's Big Boi.

Source: MariahCarey.com Newsletter

MDJ Contest Announced: Download "Up Out My Face"!
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 16-Feb-2010, 12:01AM EST

Mariah's new single, "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj from the upcoming Angels Advocate album has arrived digitally today! To celebrate the release, we are holding contests for our US and International visitors who support Mariah and the song.

Our contest is open to ALL FANS (U.S. and International) and will run for two weeks, from Tuesday, February 16 through Monday, March 1. A total of twenty (20) lucky fans will be selected to win signed Mariah items - ten (10) from the first week (Feb. 16-22) and ten (10) from the second week (Feb. 23-March 1).

All you have to do is:


Good luck everyone!

AVATARS/TWITTER ICONS (100x100)



SIGNATURES (550x220)

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Graphics: Can and Regina

"Up Out My Face" Download Campaign
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 15-Feb-2010, 7:16PM EST

Attention Mariah fans!

Mariah's new single "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj will be available for digital download tomorrow, February 16th and we need your help to promote the song so that it reaches as many people as possible.

On Tuesday at 12:01 EST, we will be posting all the details to the campaign contest designed to promote "Up Out My Face" and get as many downloads for the song.

Signed Mariah items will be given away to our visitors who will help us support Mariah and spread the word about "Up Out My Face." Get ready!

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Download "Up Out My Face" on iTunes for Free
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 15-Feb-2010, 3:39PM EST

The music video for Mariah's new single "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj is available to download for free on iTunes! Get it now!

Source: Christopher | Kathryn

Request "Up Out My Face"
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 15-Feb-2010, 3:34PM EST

REQUEST AT RADIO
Please take a few moments to request "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj. Below are phone numbers and online links to some of the biggest radio stations across the country.


You may also check out our Radio Request page if your radio station is not listed above.

VOTE FOR THE MUSIC VIDEO
Keep voting for the video on BET's 106 & Park. "Up Out My Face" is currently at #4 on the BET Top 10 Videos countdown. Vote as many times as you can online here, or text MCAR to 79922 for "Up Out My Face."

STREAM THE MUSIC VIDEOS
The "Up Out My Face" video is available for streaming at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music. Click on the links to watch now! Video streams at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music count toward the Billboard charts so please be sure to keep streaming the video as often as you can.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

"Up Out My Face" Rises 7-4 on BET Countdown
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 12-Feb-2010, 9:59PM EST

Great job, everyone! "Up Out My Face" advanced 3 spots to #4 on BET's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" video countdown today!

Keep voting as many times as you can every day to help it get to the top! Vote by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote via text message to 79922 with the code MCAR for "Up Out My Face" and MCA for "Angels Cry."

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Robyn

"Up Out My Face" Back on BET's Top 10
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 11-Feb-2010, 9:01PM EST

"Up Out My Face" returned to BET's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" video countdown at #7 today! The video debuted at #10 on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, fell off the countdown yesterday; and today made a big comeback at #7! Great job, everyone!

Keep voting, as many times as you can every day, and help it move up the countdown! Vote by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote via text message to 79922 with the code MCAR for "Up Out My Face" and MCA for "Angels Cry."

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Robyn

"Up Out My Face" Debuts on 106 & Park!
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 10-Feb-2010, 3:01PM EST

Great job, everyone! "Up Out My Face" made its first appearance on BET's 106 & Park's "Top 10 Live" video countdown yesterday at #10!

Keep voting, as many times as you can every day, and help it move up the countdown! Vote by clicking on the BET icon on the top banner or this link. You can also vote via text message to 79922 with the code MCAR for "Up Out My Face" and MCA for "Angels Cry."

Source: Robyn | MariahDailyJournal

Nicki Minaj on Working with Mariah
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 08-Feb-2010, 3:12PM EST

Nicki Minaj says she was so surprised that she got a call to work with Mariah Carey on the remix of "Up Out My Face" that she kept the collaboration very hush-hush.

"That one, I didn't believe until I was physically in the studio that I was doing with something with Mariah," the New York native told MTV News last week. "I didn't even tell anyone I shot a video with Mariah, because I didn't even believe. In the back of my mind, I felt like, 'This video is not gonna come out. There's no way I'm gonna do a video with Mariah Carey before I even put out my album.' Then, when it came out, I think it was the #1 video on YouTube in one day, something crazy like that. She's an icon, I've loved her since I was little, like 'Vision of Love,' 'Someday.' I was one of those little girls in the mirror singing her songs with my mother."

Much like her fellow Mariah Carey collaborator and good friend Gucci Mane, Minaj said the real Mariah was nothing like she imagined.

"When I met her, she was so funny and silly," Nicki recalled. "I thought when I was gonna work with Mariah, [she] was gonna be like this diva. But we were cracking jokes the whole day. She's a sweet, down-to-earth person."

Nicki and Mimi had their names written on two giant baby doll boxes in the video. In the Nick Cannon-directed clip, the two bust out and have a good time changing outfits and playing with men. The doll angle plays perfectly with Nicki's "black Barbie" persona.

"I think it was dope," Minaj said about the video. "A lot of times, more famous artists or more confident artists take from a younger artist but they'll never include you in that. I feel like she liked the whole doll thing and she wanted to do it with me. But she said that: She said, 'Everybody's gonna say "she's doing Nicki." But I told her, she's always had a doll persona, like all that 'doll baby' [stuff]. So it goes perfect with Barbie and we had fun. That's all that matters."

Source: MTV News

Request "Up Out My Face" and "Angels Cry"
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 08-Feb-2010, 3:07PM EST

REQUEST AT RADIO
Please take a few moments to request "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj and "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo. Below are phone numbers and online links to some of the biggest radio stations across the country.


You may also check out our Radio Request page if your radio station is not listed above.

VOTE FOR THE MUSIC VIDEOS
The music videos for both songs have premiered on BET's 106 & Park but have yet to make its Top 10 Videos countdown. Vote as many times as you can online here, or text MCAR to 79922 for "Up Out My Face" and MCA to 79922 for "Angels Cry."

STREAM THE MUSIC VIDEOS
"Up Out My Face" video is available for streaming at Yahoo! Music; and "Angels Cry" at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music. Click on the links to watch now! Video streams at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music count toward the Billboard charts so please be sure to keep streaming the videos as often as you can.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

"Up Out My Face" Makes EW's Must List
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 05-Feb-2010, 6:15PM EST

The "Up Out My Face" video made Entertainment Weekly's Must List for the week:


Also in this week's EW issue is Nick Cannon's exclusive interview with the magazine in which he talks about his growing career and his high-profile marriage to superstar Mariah Carey. Below are scans, courtesy of NickCannon.com.

Source: EW | Jason | Scans: NickCannon.com

"Up Out My Face" Music Video Now on iTunes
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 02-Feb-2010, 4:21PM EST

The music video for "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj is now available for purchase at iTunes for $1.99. Download it now!

The "Angels Cry" video, released last Saturday, can be downloaded here.

Source: iTunes

First Look: "Angels Cry" Single Cover
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 02-Feb-2010, 8:57AM EST

Here's a first look at the official single cover for Mariah's new single, "Angels Cry" Remix feat. Ne-Yo. Click on the image to the right to get a slightly larger view.

The single is currently impacting Urban AC radio, and scheduled to go for adds at Mainstream AC on Monday, February 8.

Source: Ritcher | MariahDailyJournal

First Look: "Up Out My Face" Single Cover
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 01-Feb-2010, 1:58PM EST

Here's a first look at the official single cover for Mariah's new single, "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicky Minaj. Click on the image below to get a larger view.

Source: Ritcher | MariahDailyJournal | JC - PopMusicUniverse

Support "Up Out My Face" and "Angels Cry"
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 01-Feb-2010, 1:19PM EST

REQUEST AT RADIO
Please take a few moments to request "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj and "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo. Below are phone numbers and online links to some of the biggest radio stations across the country.


You may also check out our Radio Request page if your radio station is not listed above.

VOTE FOR THE MUSIC VIDEOS
The music videos for both songs premiered on BET's 106 & Park last Friday. To help them both make the Top 10 countdown, we must keep voting online here; or texting MCAR to 79922 for "Up Out My Face" and MCA to 79922 for "Angels Cry."

STREAM THE MUSIC VIDEOS
"Up Out My Face" video is now available for streaming at Yahoo! Music; and "Angels Cry" at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music. Click on the links to watch now! Video streams at Yahoo! Music and AOL Music count toward the Billboard charts so please be sure to keep streaming the videos as often as you can.

Source: All Access | MariahDailyJournal

"Angels Cry" Music Video Now on iTunes
Posted by Lynn on Saturday, 30-Jan-2010, 11:58PM EST

The music video for "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo is now available for purchase at iTunes for $1.99. Download it now!

Source: iTunes | Brendan

New Music Videos Debut On BET Tonight
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 29-Jan-2010, 5:01PM EST

Tune in to BET's 106 & Park tonight at 6:00pm to catch the double "New Joint" video debut of Mariah's "Angels Cry" featuring Ne-Yo and "Up Out My Face" featuring Nicki Minaj.

Be sure to request and vote for both videos on 106 & Park's daily countdown each day at BET.com.

Source: MariahCarey.com

'Face' Facts
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 28-Jan-2010, 11:09PM EST

Mariah Carey debuts on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at No. 97 with "Up Out My Face," featuring Nicki Minaj. The song is the fourth charted entry from "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel," following "Obsessed" (No. 12), "I Want to Know What Love Is" (No. 40) and "H.A.T.E.U." (No. 72). Her "Angels Advocate" remix album streets March 30.

With the new song's launch, Carey extends her R&B/Hip-Hop Songs record among female artists for consecutive years with a debut. She has sent a song onto the chart in each of the 21 years she has appeared on the list, dating to the debut of "Vision of Love" on June 2, 1990.

Among fellow female format luminaries, Gladys Knight debuted on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs each year from 1967 through 1989. The first 22 years of her streak, however, are archived under a group billing - Gladys Knight & the Pips - while her 1989 entry was as a solo act.

Aretha Franklin also maintained a prominent presence on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in all but one year between 1964 and 1989. Her streak of debuts was interrupted by a lack of new entries only in 1984.

Source: Billboard

EW Reviews "Up Out My Face" Video
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 28-Jan-2010, 4:16PM EST

New Mariah Carey video, 'Up Out My Face':
Finally! Mimi is emancipated by hot new video
By Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly

Sometimes, Mariah gets it wrong ("H.A.T.E. U"? H.A.T.E.D. those freakin swimsuits. "I Want to Know What Love Is"? I want to know why you're in a baseball stadium full of sad people).

And then—she gets it so right. In the new video for "Up Out My Face" from her upcoming duets remix album Angels Advocate, due March 30, there are so very many things to love: the color scheme (Target ad? White Stripes tribute?); the nonsensical (but sexical!) nurses' outfits and Barbie boxes; rising Lil Wayne protege Nicki Minaj getting red, white, and saucypants all over; Nick Cannon (he also directs the clip) reprising his Drumline stomp in the outro. They wear silly outfits, they make silly faces; they have fun.

Wasn't that delicious? Do you not want to put Minaj in your pocket? Are you fonder of Nick Cannon than you were five and half minutes ago? (He also directed his wife in another new video, the less-than-scintillating Ne-Yo collaboration "Angels Cry," but we are letting that one slide; it is a forgiveness kind of day).

Source: Entertertainment Weekly

Press Release: Mariah Releases Remix Album on March 30
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 28-Jan-2010, 12:21PM EST

Mariah Carey Releases Newly Remixed Album of Duets - ANGELS ADVOCATE - March 30th on Island Records

TWO NEW DUET SINGLES IMPACTING AT RADIO FORMATS THIS WEEK:
'Angels Cry' featuring Ne-Yo - at Urban A/C
'Up Out My Face' featuring Nicki Minaj - at Urban and Rhythm

New videos co-directed by Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey for both singles - premiering this week!

'ANGELS ADVOCATE' TOUR CONTINUES ACROSS U.S. & CANADA, THROUGH FEBRUARY 27th CLOSING DATE AT CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS

International superstar Mariah Carey has completed her 13th studio album, ANGELS ADVOCATE, a brand new collection of newly remixed duets with some of her favorite artists, performing Mariah's favorite songs from her #1 R&B album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel (released September 2009). ANGELS ADVOCATE will be released on March 30th.

In advance of the ANGELS ADVOCATE album release, two new Mariah Carey singles are on the way this week - "Angels Cry" featuring fellow Island Def Jam artist Ne-Yo is impacting at Urban A/C radio, and "Up Out My Face" featuring Nicki Minaj is impacting at Urban and Rhythm radio formats. New videos for both tracks were co-directed by Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey. Both videos will premiere at #1 search site VEVO.com on Thursday, January 28th, followed by Friday debuts on MTV and BET. The videos will be available at all platforms starting Monday, February 1st.

Mariah is in the second week of her six week "Angels Advocate" Tour across North America - her first major tour since The "Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour" of August-October 2006. The opening act on the "Angels Cry" Tour is RydazNrtist, a new R&B group signed to Nick Cannon's NCredible Entertainment. (Since mid-January, the tour has played through MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT; Fox Theatre in Atlanta; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, FL; and Fox Theatre in Detroit. Please see remaining tour dates below.)

ANGELS ADVOCATE (and Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel) follow up Mariah's multi-platinum E=MC² (2008), and worldwide 10 million selling The Emancipation Of Mimi (2005). The Emancipation Of Mimi generated three Grammy awards (including Best Contemporary R&B Album), two #1 singles, and countless more honors during its 18-month chart stay. Soundscan's biggest-selling album of 2005, Mimi featured "We Belong Together" (Grammy winner for Best Female R&B Vocal and Best R&B Song) and "Don't Forget About Us," Mariah's 16th and 17th #1 career singles respectively. They tied one of the most enduring chart records in Billboard Hot 100 history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's.

Three years later, Mariah surpassed Elvis when "Touch My Body" (from E=MC²) became her 18th #1 Hot 100 hit. "Touch My Body" spent two weeks at the top, Mariah's 78th and 79th cumulative career weeks at #1, which tied Elvis' long-standing all-time high of 79 weeks at #1, as calculated by Billboard. Mariah is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 50 years of the Hot 100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 #1 hits. The success of E=MC² brought total sales of Mariah's albums, singles and videos to more than 175 million worldwide, distancing her even further from the pack as the top-selling female recording artist in history.

MARIAH CAREY - "ANGELS ADVOCATE" TOUR
Jan. 27 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall
Jan. 30 Boston, MA Wang Theatre
Feb. 1 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
4 Montreal, Que. Bell Centre
6 Ottawa, Ont. Scotiabank Place
9 Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre
10 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
13-14 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
18 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre
20 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre
23-24 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre
26 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena
27 Las Vegas, NV Caesars Palace

Source: Island Def Jam via PR Newswire

"Angels Cry" and "Up Out My Face" Videos Now Up!
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 27-Jan-2010, 7:25PM EST

Mariah's "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo and "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj music videos are now available for streaming. Check them out below!

ANGELS CRY



UP OUT MY FACE

Source: MariahCareyVEVO

New Music Videos Premiere on VEVO Tomorrow
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 27-Jan-2010, 2:14PM EST

Like we reported here two days ago, the music videos for "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj and "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo will be premiering tomorrow, January 28 on VEVO. Here's the announcement from the official site, MariahCarey.com:

Source: MariahCarey.com

"Up Out My Face" and "Angels Cry" Impact Radio Today
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 26-Jan-2010, 12:59PM EST

Mariah's new singles, "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj and "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo officially go for adds TODAY at radio! Please take a few moments to request the songs. Below are phone numbers and online links to some of the biggest radio stations across the country.


You may also check out our Radio Request page if your radio station is not listed above.

Meanwhile, the music videos for both singles are supposedly out on Tuesday, February 2nd (not this Thursday as we previously reported), according to Mariah via her Twitter page:

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Remix Album Gets Australian, Italian Release
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 26-Jan-2010, 12:29PM EST

Mariah's new Remix album, Angels Advocate is scheduled for release in Australia on Friday, March 26, 2010, according to Universal Music Australia. It will receive a full release this time (instead of the limited release Memoirs received) and will include a "high-budget TV and radio promotion campaign, possibly including a TV special on Channel 10."

Universal Music Italy has also confirmed that the Remix album will be out in Italy on Friday, March 26, 2010.

Source: Tim - MariahDownUnder | Ila - GlitteringMariah

New Music Videos Out Jan. 28th
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 25-Jan-2010, 12:31PM EST

The music videos for Mariah's new singles, "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo and "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj, both directed by Nick Cannon, are scheduled to world premiere on VEVO on Thursday, January 28, 2010.

We also received information that the new release date for Mariah's new Remix album, Angels Advocate, is Tuesday, March 23, 2010. The track listing and UPC are still being finalized. An official announcement is expected to be made on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

"Angels Cry" Released to UAC Radio
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 22-Jan-2010, 2:16PM EST

Mariah's new single, "Angels Cry" featuring Ne-Yo has been delivered digitally to Urban AC radio this morning in a promo bundle with two tracks:


We have listed the major UAC radio stations below so we can start requesting the song! You may also use our Radio request page if your local station is not listed below.


Meanwhile, the music videos for "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo and "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj will be released next week according to Mariah via Twitter earlier today:

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Request "Up Out My Face"
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 21-Jan-2010, 3:28PM EST

Mariah's new single, "Up Out My Face" featuring Nicki Minaj has been digitally delivered to radio stations today in a promo bundle consisting of three tracks:


Please find your local stations here and start requesting the song!

Source: MariahDailyJournal

New Singles to Impact Radio Jan. 26
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 20-Jan-2010, 12:37PM EST

Mariah's new singles, "Angels Cry" feat. Ne-Yo and "Up Out My Face" feat. Nicki Minaj, from the upcoming Angels Advocate album, are both scheduled to officially impact radio at the same time on Tuesday, January 26, 2010.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Mariah Confirms Collaboration with Mary J. Blige
Posted by Lynn on Sunday, 17-Jan-2010, 6:46PM EST

As you may remember, we first broke the news about Mary J. Blige being featured on Mariah's upcoming Remix album, Angels Advocate. In last night's show at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut, Mariah confirmed during her spiels before performing "It's A Wrap" that indeed Mary J. will be on the album; and featured on the remixed version of the song.

Listen below!

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Jonny

New Album Release Pushed Back
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 14-Jan-2010, 9:15AM EST

Mariah's new album Angels Advocate, originally scheduled for release on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, has been pushed back. The new release date currently is Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Ne-Yo on Working with Mariah
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 12-Jan-2010, 9:25AM EST

Manila's 2010 concert scene kicked off with American pop & R&B singer Ne-Yo on Saturday, January 9 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, in a show called The Gentleman is Back: Ne-Yo: Live in Manila.

The songwriter of the chart topping songs, "Irreplaceable," "Bleeding Love," and "Take a Bow" in an interview shared with the press what it was like to collaborate with 'Diva' Mariah. Ne-Yo recently worked with Mariah Carey for her remix album of Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, specifically for her song, "Angels Cry." He has this to say about Mariah:

"Working with Mariah was a learning experience. Her level of professionalism is almost double what mine is and the thing is, you won't expect it. Normally, when you see Mariah, you just see the glitz and the glamour, and she's a diva, she's fabulous... but when it's time to work she focuses and gets the job done."

Source: SPOT.ph | Brian

Washington Post Reviews "Up Out My Face" Remix
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 12-Jan-2010, 6:46AM EST

"Up Out My Face" (Remix)
Mariah Carey featuring Nicki Minaj
By Allison Stewart

Sometime in the past six months, Minaj became the go-to girl for artists who wanted to add some skank to their tracks without sullying themselves in the process. Here, she enlivens an otherwise polite track from Carey's upcoming remix disc.

Source: Washington Post

Fans Review "Angels Cry" and "Up Out My Face" Remixes
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 08-Jan-2010, 6:00PM EST

Mariah's two brand-new remixes, "Angels Cry" Remix feat. Ne-Yo and "Up Out My Face" Remix feat. Nicki Minaj, have been made available on the site for everyone to listen to. We asked our readers what they thought of the remixes, and in only about 5 hours, we've gotten a tremendous amount of response. Below, you will find some of the reviews that were sent to us. Thanks to all for your participation!

FAN REVIEWS
WDT (Dallas, TX): "What happens when you mix Mariah Carey and Ne-Yo? You get the best female and male vocalists of our time, singing a duet worth recognition. The simple, yet genius, song that is 'Angels Cry' is one of the best songs recently released. It showcases the two artists' ability to sit back and let the music and lyrics take control. Even though Mariah (like many recent works of hers) has concealed some of her extraordinary belts and whistles, this song still has the power of every #1 she has had. She could blow us away with whistle notes beyond our hearing ability, or belts so amazing that you have to listen to them forever; but Mariah decided to let the music speak. Although the voice was missed, it wasn't needed. The sheer power of this team can't be touched. It is the showcase of her power in the industry. This song once again proves that Mariah doesn't follow the trends of music, she makes them; she doesn't try to outdo other vocalists, she sets the bar; she doesn't try to please the critics, she makes great music. This is the Vindication of MIMI's eminence."

RICHARD (Denver, CO): "Angels Cry Remix: I didn't think this song could get any better: I was wrong! Mariah's lovely voice mixed with Ne-Yo's is pure heaven! This song is beautiful, gorgeous, haunting. They sound perfect together and the lyrics are of course, great. This will be a huge single for Mariah and Ne-Yo and hopefully Mariah's 19th #1 hit! Up Out My Face: The song alone is a great, upbeat and sassy tune. Mariah is being goofy, playful and funny all the while singing amazing. Add Nicki Minaj and it's a great pairing. Nicki's fresh voice will bring Mariah's old fans back and gain her new ones. Nicki's fans will love the pairing. Go Girls!

ART (Los Angeles, CA): "Angels Cry Remix is fabulous. Gives you a whole new feeling during the song. Love both versions but I do think that the remix is a better choice as a single. It will attract both Ne-Yo's fans and Mariah fans to vote making it easier to hit #1. Up Out My Face Remix I'm still working on. I first did not like it but the more i listen to it the more it's growing on me. I think i was just expecting it to be a bit different for the remix not just add the rapping part to it."

MARC (Illinois): "Angels Cry is definitely one of Mariah's more memorable ballads in recent years and the addition of Ne-Yo in parts of the chorus, along with his own added verse, I think significantly contribute to the emotional juggernaut MC herself had already crafted with the original. Their voices blend well together and Ne-Yo's soulful croon is welcomed on this track. Up Out My Face is certainly one of the hottest uptempo tracks on 'Memoirs' but Nicki Minaj's presence on the tune comes off at times as a bit too distracting from Mariah's vocals and melody. It's almost as if the two women were working on two different songs. Minaj is gaining buzz as a rising female rap recording artist but I feel the original version of "UOMF" was hot tamale as is!"

JAYE (Chicago, IL): "First off, I'm dissapointed that neither remix featured new vocals from Mariah. Angels Cry feat. Ne-Yo is nothing short of amazing. Ne-Yo takes the song to an entirely different level, without it seeming weird or uncomfortable. Up Out My Face feat. Nicki Minaj is pure fire! I feel like this should have been the original version. Nicki and Mariah 2 females who are forces to be reckoned with! Two thumbs up for both."

ELIEZER (Dominican Republic): "Angels Cry is so good. Ne-Yo complements the melody so well that you can imagine the song was originally made like that! It's 'magistral' (Spanish) the way they make it together! Up Out My Face I was expecting more, like a change in the arrangement or something like that! But is OK for me."

JEFFREY (Bronx, NY): "Angels Cry Remix - I love the original and see this becoming a classic, Ne-Yo and Mariah make a great duo. Their voices blend together perfectly and Ne-Yo added that missing piece the song was missing and now the song is more emotional and heartfelt because you feel their emotion and see the two great vocalists singing their heart out. Up Out My face Remix - The remix is genius! When I found out that Mariah was gonna collaborate with Nicki Minaj I knew the outcome was gonna be great. I was not dissapointed. Nicki Minaj added the extra sass & attitude that Up Out My Face needed and the video stills look great because it looks like Mariah is trying something different. I know this song will become a smash hit once it's released."

JAMIE (Clacton-On-Sea, UK): "Angels Cry featuring Ne-Yo is a brilliant, infectious slow jam. Mariah's vocals on it were incredible but adding Ne-Yo makes it a hit in itself. I predict a #1 for this song. Up Out My Face feat. Nicki Minaj, now I'd never heard of this girl but she is good! I've loved this song from the original Memoirs but adding her makes it an instant crossover from Pop radio to Hip-Hop and Rap."

ANDREW (Canoga Park, CA): "The original Angels Cry is good, but the remix with Ne-Yo makes it stand out more, especially as a single. It brings more of an R&B feeling to it, which is great and gives the song justice. Ne-Yo composes beautiful songs, and this collaboration just makes the song better. To me, he makes the song more likely to become a "Stone Cold Hit." Mariah did a great job allowing him to be on the track. Up Out My Face - the first time I heard this track I wasn't too pleased with it, but later hearing it after a while, it grew on me. Now I can't get enough. I expected more before I heard it but after a while you start to understand the song better and the remix turns out to be great. Everything about the remix is great, vocals, appearances, lyrics. As much as I love the remix, I still prefer the original."

ANDRES (Weston, FL): "I think Mariah's Angels Cry touches the soul of whoever listens to it, and adding Ne-Yo's voice is a perfect mixture to perfection. If you've passed through a hard situation with a girl, then this song will make you think of that, but in a nice way. God bless Mariah for making songs that inspire and reach the hearts of whoever listens to it."

BEN (The Netherlands): "Angels Cry is already my favourite track from Memoirs, I like the remix as much as the original. This song really deserves to be a number one! Up Out My Face is by far my least favourite track and the remix doesn't make it better to me. I wonder if it will do good as a single, I hope it will work out well."

ALAN (Albuquerque, NM): "Angels Cry - I absolutely loooove this song! It is truly the breakthrough song on the Memoirs album! It's a classic Mariah ballad that pulls all those strings in your heart and emotions like only Mariah can! I am excited about the re-mix, I enjoyed it, but I don't think this song needs any help from anyone else. Mariah does an amazing job on her own! The original version is amazing, and I wish it had been released a lot sooner to the public. I think the public will love this song too!"

WILL (England): "I love the Angels Cry remix a lot! Really love how Ne-Yo's vocals have been added to the song to make it more of a duet rather than a remix, which is great. Not too bothered that there are no new vocals, but it still is great for me. I can see this as being a hit, so long as people don't illegally download it and good promotion! Up Out My Face is a different matter though. When I first heard it, I was like 'What the hell is this?' and I'm still kinda like that at the moment. Maybe it just needs to grow on me for a while, but in terms of it being on radio, I've got high hopes for it. Fingers crossed!"

JULIO (Madrid, Spain): "Angels Cry Remix - I played the original so many times, great beat and better lyrics, but too close to the We Belong Together hook and I Stay In Love, but finest. The vocals from Ne-Yo make it brand new and less similar to the vibe showed in TEOM. The two voices blend perfectly, and the song has gained more single potential. The track use to be a very intimate example, and this remix sounds bigger, although it loses the melancholic tone of the original. It would be bigger with stronger vocals from MC in the first chorus. Anyway good work, but not a masterpiece. 4/5. Up Out My Face Remix - Love the original, but it always lacks of a rap bridge somewhere. The result is quite good if you'd never heard the track before, but awful if you have a copy of MOAIA. Nicki Minaj's work is hilarious, but it doesn't match with the original beat and vocals, the second rap bridge seems to be a fan made edition. This should be reworked, cos Nicki's presence is great, but this remix asks for new vocals from Mariah, and maybe a new vibe too. 2/5.

HANA (London, UK): "Up Out My Face Remix - it should scream 'HIT!' Charismatic rapper? Check. Dodgy English Accents a la Carey's alter ego Bianca? Check. Everything about this song is upbeat, cool and catchy. Everything apart from Mariah's boring almost monotone lazy vocal stylings. Up Out Of My face is ho hum and the only saving grace is Nick Minaj, and although her role is only 'rapper', in contrast she makes Mariah's vocal delivery sound dead. Thanks to Minaj, without whom this track would sound like an album filler - saves the day.

KLOS (Jalisco, Mexico): "Angels Cry Remix - Ne-Yo sounds good. I'm so happy they deleted the first 7 seconds of the track at the begining. Now it sounds so fresh, clear and so romantic. Up Out My Face - I really love this song. I thought it couldn't be better. When I heard the remix I just loved it Nicki Minaj did a great job. I love the beginning when Nicki says 'Mariah' (so sexy voice). Then almost at the end when she says run run run... I just love the part of Nicky. I'm happy it's the same song on MOIAI but now is longer, and better. I loved it. I really hope they don't take any part off when they release it at radio."

PRINCE (San Diego, CA): "Angels Cry I didn't like it too much the first time I heard it, but now I am kind of liking it very much. It will grow! Mariah picked a fabulous cast to collaborate with. Ne-Yo is like another Mariah. He's a talented songwriter, who has made many hits for a lot of artist, and I have a lot of respect for artists who write their own material. I love the beginning of the song, but when they both sing 'angels cry' at the end, it gets all weird. Her voice linked with his voice doesn't sound amazing. That's the only part I disliked. I think he should have sung it just a little bit deeper or lower! Up Out My Face - I absolutely love the song. I am even more excited Nicki Minaj is on it. It has a unique message in it, and I hope other people understand it."

SAM (Washington, DC): "I am so disappointed in both Angels Cry Remix and Up Out My Face Remix. I think these two songs were already perfect. What happened to Mariah re-inventing the songs into a real 'remix.' The last remix I liked was Say Somethin'. We don't even get new vocals for these two songs. If this whole album is going to be just artist being added to the songs, then I will not be buying this remix album. I will admit, I like Ne-Yo on 'Angels Cry.' Nicki Minaj adds nothing to the song. Maybe the video will make it better. I'm just a disappointed lamb lately."

ROBYN (Atlanta, GA): "I just wanted to say that I love both of the remixes. I loved the originals, but the remixes put a new spin on the songs. I predict #19!"

FRANCIS (Manila, Philippines): "Mariah should know better that when remixing a song, which she perpetuated in the first place, it 'requires' new vocals. That is what us lambs have for waiting for so long. These two remixes don't feature any new effort, or for that matter, any effort from Mariah at all. It's stunningly disappointing. Angels Cry is an absolute perfection of a song, why ruin it by adding a verse or two from Ne-Yo? Instead, they could've reworked the song to suit both their voices. Make it more RnB, just like what they did with Thank God I Found You or We Belong Together, turn the song into something new. As for Up Out My Face, I love the original version & I like this one too. Nothing special though, however, Up Out My Face remix is better for commercial release than the bad version remix of Angels Cry. Angels Advocate could've been a great project from M. She could've maximized all her resources to showcase how amazing she is in doing remixes (i.e Heartbreaker (Remix) my all time favorite). Instead, she relied on other artist to do her work for her. This is not a great move on Mariah's part."

JONAS (Stockhom, Sweden): "Angels Cry: In anticipating that Mariah's parts of the song weren't going to change (dramatically), I must say the combination with Ne-Yo's vocals manages to raise this ballad to new dimensions! The original song was perhaps one of the most well-embraced ones of the album, due to the quality of being a 'Mimi new-classic' mid-tempo tunes in similarity with the We Belong Together-formula. Personally, I must admit it lacked something though. Being quite monotone, yet beautiful, I was missing out on something. In this remix, I discovered that something was the dynamics of a tale told from two points of view, from two gifted singers. I almost got the feeling the original was written with having this kind of feature in mind. Ne-Yo's soft but swift lyrics give it that extra punch during the middle phase, and combined in the dramatic end, his voice provides a contrast making hers sound almost otherworldly and... yes, divine. Up Out My Face: Here's the s**t! Mariah in her playfulness both lyrically and in terms of singing style. I really liked this track on the original album. It proves in a more immediate way how experimental she can be. Where Ne-Yo contrasted Mariah to new levels on the previous track, Nicki Minaj strengthens the wickedness of her reggae-ish execution. If this isn't played in the clubs by the end of spring I'll eat my Mimi-shirt for sure."

ANGEL (Miami, FL): "Angels Cry- I like this version better than the original. However, I did think that this song could have been far stronger than it is. I was expecting something better, like "No Air" with Chris Brown and Jordan Sparks type of thing but this one does spark a bit of interest! I do hope MC and Ne-Yo can remix the beat rather than lyric. This song has major potential! C'mon Mariah show us what you got! Up Out My Face- I was a bit disappointed with it. Once again I thought it was going to be better. While the song is very 'sassy' I think a short rap thrown in by the new rapper doesn't cut it. I do like the song though. Ms. Carey come on bring it to the table and show 'em!"

MICHAEL ANTHONY (Scotland, UK): "Angels Cry is amazing! I think one of Mariah's best since the '90s. This has HIT written all over it, gonna be a number #1. Mariah & Ne-Yo's vocals on this track make it even more R&B and I think the UK will love this and is gonna be a massive groove over here #1 all the way. Can't wait for the video release. Up Out My Face - I have always loved this song, was my favourite album song since I heard it on a video clip I saw of Nick buying 10 copies in a music store. Nicki Minaj's vocals on the album take the song a step further and again this song is gonna be a massive hit in the UK. Mariah is going to have to get to #1 in the UK with one if not both of these songs. Fantastic, Mariah. Can't wait for the Angels Advocate album. Good luck with it."

SHAMIL (Tobolsk, Russia): "New Angels Cry more perfect than album version! I hope that song should be the next Mariah's #1 Hot 100. Love her voice and Ne-Yo's too much! Up Out My Face - I don't like remix version, it seems like it lightless and boring, but it's new version and may my opinion wrong. I think it will be great if Mariah & George Michael make some love ballad!"

IGNACIO (Azusa, CA): "Angels Cry with Ne-Yo is great. Can't believe how he made it his own little song. It's so great that two great singers can get on a song and make a great song even better. The soulfulness that came out of both of them is so great. You can really feel the meaning and hurt behind the song. I think that Up Out My Face is a really great remix. I didn't think that it could get any better but the way that Nicki layed it down just fit the song just right. I love it and it will make it to number one with this one. Can't wait to see how the video will come out. These two songs are so great to come out. This will make the album and both songs go to number one. Can't wait to hear how the other songs are going to be."

BENEDICT (London, UK): "Angels Cry - Without Ne-Yo it's fantastic and with him it's even better. I think this way it will also appeal to more people. It's such a nice smooth R&B song. There's not much more to say about it, but I love it, and it's my favourite track from the album, I think it will make it big! Up Out My Face - I think the rapper Nicki Minaj, although I've never heard of her before, she's good. I like what she adds to the song, it makes it more urban, and that more fierce which is what is needed to the song. It's a nice addition and I can't wait to hear the rest of this new remix album. Good job Mariah!"

KELLEY (Huntington Beach, CA): "Wow. Angels Cry remix is awesome. I got the chills head-to-toe when I just listened to it! Both remixes were great! However, Ii do hope that some of the songs on Angels Advocate have new vocals from Mariah. Us lambs are really needy when it comes to Mariah and new music. If it were up to me, she would be in the studio 24 hours a day releasing new songs like a factory! lol. I'm excited to see what the remix album has to offer."

TIFFANY (Houston, TX): "All I have to say is #19 & #20! I loved Up Out My Face BEFORE the remix, but anything that will get this song to the masses is great with me! Angels Cry featuring Ne-Yo is beautiful. I can't wait for the video."

ANDREW (New York, NY): "I love both remixes of the song! Angels Cry Remix is completely flawless. Ne-Yo adds that soulfulness! That song is destined to win couple Grammys for collaboration for next year. I am currently obsessed with Up Out My Face Remix. Nicki killed it! I am super excited to see both videos."

BRANDON (Arima, Trinidad): "With Angels Cry it was a brand new feeling and vibe brought to this amazing song. I felt both Mariah and Ne-Yo complement each other's vocals really nice. It made me wish they work together more. This ballad got through and touched my heart and left me in love with their vocals and emotions. Up Out My Face is real hot track. I think Nicki did her thing but with lyrics they should have gone hard but yet I still enjoyed it cuz it's not a serious song. It is full of fun and it's growing on me and i think it will be a sure hit with the younger crowd like myself although I am more of Angels Cry fan. I hope these 2 songs make it high on the chart as both have potential to do so."

RODRIGO (Jalisto, Mexico): "Angels Cry - I didn't think adding Ne-Yo would make a big difference, just an interesting duet but as several fans have said, the song has turned into a whole diferent level, always loved that song and now with this collaboration it sure gonna hit the top! Both have sweet voices that dance together in perfect harmony. Up Out My Face - One of my most fav Mariah's songs, I always knew it wasn't gonna be remixed but just the addition of the rap of Nicki. It's amazing! Their voices really sound good together, the sweet, funny and playful Mariah and the rude, ghetto Nicki. I knew this remix wasn't gon' disappoint me."

AARON (Sebring, FL): "Angels Cry Remixis Mariah's next #19 hit single baby! I love it. Brings me back to the 90's. With Ne-Yo's smooth, sultry voice and MC's sexy, high-whistle, legendary voice still proves to blow off lids of all haters, critics, music artists/musicians, and most especially, lambs. Up Out My Face Remix does not arouse me too much. I prefer the original version. Goosebumps and tingles are the repercussions of listening to Mariah for over 10 years. Hopefully she will be making albums till she is 90 - with a lavender but pink houver-round electric scooter. Haha. Cannot wait till January 21! Hard Rock Live baby!"

KARLA (Fullerton, CA): "Angels Cry was already great but now it sounds wonderful! NeYo &amo; Mariah sound perfect together, this is the remix that I've really been waiting! Being that this is my favorite song, I was worried that they were going to really change it, but no, Ne-Yo's part just makes it sound like as if that's the way the song should have always been. Up Out My Face sounds good, Mariah is playful in this song. It will definitely be a great hit, but personally I like it better before the remix."

OCTAVIUS (Griffin GA): "Angels Cry Remix - I could take it or leave it. I honestly would've been alright never hearing the mix. Mariah didn't need to add in any new vocals, but I definitely think a smoother beat change was necessary. Would've given the track a whole new feel. Ne-Yo wasn't that good of a choice in my opinion. They should've gotten someone like Robin Thicke to do the mix. I would've been more understandable & their vocals would have clicked more. Ne-yo (especially at the end of the track) sounded like he was struggling to hit the high notes in which he failed at miserably. Others may not be with me on this one, but that's how I feel as of right now. Ne-Yo second verse/chorus was alright, but afterwards, he's unneeded. He just kind of fades into the background. Up Out My Face Remix - I love the Up Out My face Remix. Nicki is in straight beast mode with her verses and while I was hoping for new Mariah vocals, it worked out excellent keeping the same vocals. They meshed so well, it's as if the remix was supposed to be the Orginal. Listening the original, I get the feeling that something's missing. Nicki definitely filled that void. Great job on this one sisters!

JESSICA C. (Upland, CA): "I'm so obsessed with Mariah and Ne-yo. Solo and them doing a duet together is so exciting! It's like I'm a 12-year-old girl with a crush, the song is amazing. As far as 'Up Out My Face, I guess it needs to grow on me - not really feeling Nicki Minaj."

PHILLIP (Claremore, OK): "Mariah is always remarkable! This just proves it more that she has the capability to surpass The Beatles. Go Mariah! Lets hope Angels Cry will be your next hit! She really did a wonderful job on that song. Can't wait to see what else is in store. Mariah always knows how to give her fans what they want, she always surprises us. That's why we love her!"

ANYE (ATLANTA, GA): While Ne-Yo's vocal prowess may not be on the same level as Mariah's he makes up with the great lyrics and his ability to effectively convey the song's message! This should have been one of the original singles I believe that it would have gone to number one! It still might here is hoping! Up Out My Face - I love Nicki Minaj and of course I love Mariah. Angels Cry leaked a couple of days ago so I was actually more excited about this release! Unfortunately, just because they are great apart doesn't mean they are great together. Sounds a little forced.

DAVID (Vigo, Spain): "Angels Cry - Sweeter, softer, tender... even I had already fallen in love with the original, now it goes a step ahead and touches not only the heart, but the very soul. An incredible present to begin a year that I truly hope will be much better. Thanks both for giving us a bit of you in such a magical way. Up Out My Face - I was expecting a powerful strong hip hop version, and I've found those incredible Nicki's vocals that have turn the catching original song into a classy caress that makes me wanna swing and sing."

Source: MariahDailyJournal

New Mariah Remixes: "Angels Cry" and "Up Out My Face"
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 08-Jan-2010, 3:48PM EST

Listen to two brand-new Mariah Carey remixes below and let us know what you think of them by e-mailing your brief review of each song to contact@mariahjournal.com. Please be sure to include your location (City/State/Country). All reviews must be in no later than 9:00pm ET TODAY. Only the select ones will be posted here on the site.

Mariah Carey - ANGELS CRY Feat. Ne-Yo


Mariah Carey - UP OUT MY FACE Feat. Nicki Minaj

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Release of "Angels Cry" Remix Ft. Ne-Yo Pushed Back
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 07-Jan-2010, 9:43AM EST

All Access has updated its News Releases list with new radio impact dates for Mariah's new single, "Angels Cry" featuring Ne-Yo.

The song is now being reported as going for adds at Top 40/Mainstream on February 16 (was January 19); and at Top 40/Rhythmic (just added) on January 26.

Source: All Access

Lyrics: "Angels Cry" Remix Feat. Ne-Yo
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 07-Jan-2010, 12:03AM EST

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Update: "Angels Cry" Featuring Ne-Yo
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 04-Jan-2010, 3:24PM EST

"Angels Cry" featuring Ne-Yo, the first single off Mariah's new album Angels Advocate, will not be released today as we previously reported.

No firm release date has been determined. We're waiting to get a final date from the label and they should have it sorted out by end of the week.

Meanwhile, All Access lists the single as impacting Top 40/Mainstream radio on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

As soon as a release date is officially confirmed, we'll let everyone know.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Kris

Video Stills: Mariah & Ne-Yo's "Angels Cry"
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 22-Dec-2009, 6:53PM EST

Nick Cannon posted some stills from Mariah and Ne-Yo's "Angels Cry" music video on his site and wrote: "This video is going to be simplistically genius! No bells and whistles, just documenting history and brilliance. Two of the world's greatest songwriters in the studio crafting a masterpiece. I hope the world is ready to hear 'Angels Cry'."

Source: Nick Cannon

Photos: Mariah at "Up Out My Face" Video Shoot
Posted by Lynn on Monday, 21-Dec-2009, 6:38PM EST

Below are photos of Mariah and Nicki Minaj from the "Up Out My Face" video shoot in Los Angeles on Friday, December 18, 2009.

Source: Nick Cannon

Mariah's Remix Album Drops Feb. 23!
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 18-Dec-2009, 11:09AM EST

Mariah's new, as yet-untitled Remix album is set for release on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.

We have previously confirmed collaborations with Ne-Yo ("Angels Cry" Remix) and Nicki Minaj ("Up Out My Face" Remix), and now, we can also reveal that other artists such as Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, R. Kelly, K-Ci & JoJo, Big Boi, Trey Songz and Fabolous will all be featured in the new Remix album.

We are told by label insiders that this album will be treated like a brand new project including promotional appearances. Mariah is scheduled to film her appearance on VH1 Storytellers in early January and the album's title and final track listing are expected to be announced next week.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Video: Mariah Performs "It's A Wrap" on Lopez Tonight
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 18-Dec-2009, 4:08AM EST

"It's A Wrap" Live on Lopez Tonight - TBS, Dec. 17, 2009
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MDJ Exclusive! During the taping of Lopez Tonight last Wednesday, Dec. 16th, Mariah performed "It's A Wrap" twice and both were amazing live! Here's an exclusive listen to raw audio files of "It's A Wrap" live!

Take 1:
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Take 2:
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MDJ Exclusive: Another Remix Revealed On New Album
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 16-Dec-2009, 3:54AM EST

We have even more details for you about Mariah's upcoming Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel Remix album!

A remix to "Up Out My Face" has been recorded with female rapper Nicki Minaj. Not only will the remix appear on the new album but a video for it will be shot alongside the video for "Angels Cry" Remix!

On Friday, Dec. 18, Mariah is scheduled to film the music video for "Up Out My Face" Remix in Los Angeles. Nick Cannon has also been tasked to direct the music video. The current script requires a marching band in the video.

Minaj joins an exclusive group of female collaborators featured on recorded Mariah songs: Whitney Houston ("When You Believe"), Mocha & Amil ("I Still Believe Remix"), Shawnna ("Loverboy Remix"), Missy Elliott ("Heartbreaker Remix"), Da Brat ("Heartbreaker Remix," "Honey Remix," "Loverboy," etc.) and Kelly Price ("Through The Rain Remix").

The release date for "Up Out My Face" Remix featuring Nicki Minaj is not yet known at this time.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Cameron

Mariah Shoots "Angels Cry" Remix Music Video
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, 16-Dec-2009, 12:12AM EST

As reported exclusively here on Mariah Daily Journal, Mariah's next single is "Angels Cry" Remix featuring Ne-Yo, her first single from the Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel Remix album that is due out early next year.

Mariah is scheduled to shoot the music video for "Angels Cry" Remix on Thursday, December 17 in an undisclosed location in Los Angeles, California. It will be directed by Nick Cannon who previously helmed E=MC²'s "I Stay In Love" and The-Dream and Mariah's "My Love."

"Angels Cry" is slated for release to radio on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Source: MariahDailyJournal | Cameron

MDJ Exclusive: "Angels Cry" is New Single
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 15-Dec-2009, 9:25AM EST

Mariah Daily Journal has some exciting news for everyone!

We are happy to reveal that "Angels Cry" Remix featuring Ne-Yo from the upcoming Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel Remix edition will be Mariah's next single!

The single is scheduled for radio adds on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Jump Smokers Talk About Memoirs Remix Album
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 15-Dec-2009, 8:31AM EST

As previously reported, Mariah will be coming out with an all-Dance release under the banner of Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel featuring all album tracks remixed by the hottest new remixers/producers in town: Roman, Reydon, V-Skratch and Johnny Digital, collectively known as the Jump Smokers.

David and Muzo recently spoke with Roman of the Jump Smokers about all the details of their remix album for Memoirs called Mariah Carey Vs. Jump Smokers Remix Album.

David: Have you had the opportunity to personally meet Mariah? If so, what was it like collaborating with her?
A few of us have had the pleasure of meeting Mariah Carey before Jump Smokers even existed & she has been nothing short of amazing every single time! So far, all of our Jump Smokers remixes have been done strictly with her acapella vocals... hopefully one day we can all collaborate in the same studio together.

David: How many mixes have you finished, and of those, which track is your favorite and why?
Well, obviously people know that we have already finished "Obsessed" & "H.A.T.E.U." but as of tonight (12/14/09) we have also finished up "Candy Bling" with "Ribbon" and "Up Out My Face" almost done as well.

David: Will any of your remixes feature newly recorded vocals?
Nope. We're just gonna be using Mariah's FLAWLESS acapella vocals over our KILLER electro beats!

David: Will your tracks be included on the same CD as the confirmed Urban remixes and new songs, or will they be on a separate disc entirely?
From what we understand, our Mariah Carey Vs. Jump Smokers Remix Album will be a completely separate release... and for the record, we still can't even believe that this is happening to us!

David: Of the new tracks, did you or are you remixing any, or strictly sticking to mixing tracks from the original disc?
Our Remix Album will have ENTIRELY new music built around Mariah's existing vocals. Our one and only mission is to turn Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel into an AMAZING dance record.

Muzo: Congrats on working with Mariah for the 'Memoirs' remix album, how did you get involved with that project?
Our manager is very close with Mariah's camp, so they gave us a shot at remixing her 'Obsessed' single. That remix just took off like crazy & not only was it included on her actual Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel CD, but it also got us hired to remix her 2nd single "H.A.T.E.U." The feedback on that remix has been absolutely unreal, which has led to us landing this entire remix album!

Muzo: Are you guys remixing the entire album or just a few of the tracks?
The Mariah Carey Vs. Jump Smokers Remix Album will feature 12 tracks off Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.

Muzo: What all goes into that? Do her people give you an idea of what they want or do they just say, 'Do with Mariah as you wish!'
Probably the biggest compliment that we've gotten so far as this group is the label told us that they don't want dance remixes, they don't want hip-hop remixes....they want JUMP SMOKERS remixes!

Muzo: Favorite song off 'Memoirs'?
Well according to Roman, it's DEFINITELY "Angels Cry," but we're still lovin' our "H.A.T.E.U." remix!

Muzo: What's next for the Jump Smokers?
We are currently in studio lockdown, cuz both our debut album Electro-Pop and this Mariah Carey vs. Jump Smokers Remix album are due by the end of the year... the pressure's on!

Source: Jump Smokers | David | Muzo

Mariah to Release Two Memoirs "Remix" Albums
Posted by Lynn on Thursday, 10-Dec-2009, 6:37PM EST

MariahDailyJournal is able to confirm that Mariah will be releasing two separate Remix albums for Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel early next year.

In addition to the main Remix album which will comprise of R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop remixes, the other will be a Dance album which will all be Jump Smokers remixes of tracks from Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel.

Related News:
• Memoirs Remix Album Out in February (Nov. 28, 2009)
• Mariah Preps Memoirs Features Album (Oct. 20, 2009)
• Mariah to Release Memoirs Remix Album (Oct. 6, 2009)

Source: MariahDailyJournal

Memoirs Remix Album Out in February
Posted by Lynn on Saturday, 28-Nov-2009, 5:54PM EST

Mariah's manager, Chris Lighty, revealed that Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel REMIX album will be out in February 2010. In a Twitter message earlier today, he wrote:


Related News:
• Mariah to Release Memoirs Remix Album (Oct. 6)
• Mariah Preps Memoirs Features Album (Oct. 20)

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"H.A.T.E.U." Jump Smokers Remix on B96 Today!
Posted by Lynn on Friday, 23-Oct-2009, 10:28AM EDT

Jump Smokers will be debuting their Mariah Carey "H.A.T.E.U." Remix today on Chicago's B96 at 4:50pm and 10pm. B96 can be streamed live here. Be sure to tune in!

Source: Jump Smokers | Trong

Mariah Preps Memoirs Features Album
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 20-Oct-2009, 9:53AM EDT

It's hard to please everyone, but Mariah Carey is setting out to do just that with a retooled version of her latest album, and she's brought along some famous friends. After Rap-Up broke the news of the songbird's plans to remix Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, Tricky Stewart filled in on a few more details.

The "Obsessed" producer wouldn't quite categorize the work in progress as a remix album. "They've said that it's a remix album, but really what it is is a features album. [The songs] won't necessarily be remixed. It's just an album of features, really cool features on the exact same album."

According to Tricky, 90 percent of the record will contain a featured guest, while there's a small possibility of one or two all-new tracks. The as-yet-untitled project will go by the Memoirs title. "It will be the same name, but it will probably have something to it. I'm not sure what they're going to call it, but it's the same album."

The goal is to appeal to all of Carey's fans. "We wanted to do an album that was really personal, and if you love Mariah Carey, you can put it on and listen to it all day," began Tricky, "but at the same time, if you like the hot Mariah when she's doing the features, we want to give people that option too, so that they can put on whichever one they choose."

So far the lineup looks promising with T-Pain Auto-Tuning on "Candy Bling," the Southern hip-hop trio of Big Boi, Gucci Mane, and OJ Da Juiceman rapping on "H.A.T.E.U.," and Trey Songz crooning on "Inseparable." Tricky also revealed that R. Kelly appears on the opening cut "Betcha Gon' Know."

No release date has been set for the project.

Source: Rap-Up

Mariah to Release Memoirs Remix Album
Posted by Lynn on Tuesday, 06-Oct-2009, 11:51AM EDT

Trey Songz reveals he recorded a remix to "Inseparable" last month

Fans who picked up Mariah Carey's latest Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel most likely noticed the absence of features, but the singer is about to make up for it. Tricky Stewart and Trey Songz spill details exclusively to Rap-Up.com on Carey's top-secret remix album.

Details are slowly emerging about the project, which will include remixes to every song on Memoirs. "There's gonna be remixes to everything," says Tricky. "I'm actually doing some remixing myself currently 'cause some of these records were so much fun to make. It's easy to go in and do a remix."

The mega-producer already has something in mind for the diva's Foreigner cover. "I'm gonna do a remix to 'I Want to Know What Love Is' myself. I'mma raise the tempo up. I'mma try to make it into something else."

He may even add a guest to it. "Once I get the beat and if it calls for the right person, I can get anybody on the phone I want to right now, so I will be using my Rolodex for that."

One of the featured artists on the new project will be Trey Songz, who exclusively discloses to Rap-Up.com that he recorded a remix to one of Memoirs' cuts last month. "Mariah Carey, I believe she's doing a remix album and I'm on a record entitled 'Inseparable,'" he shares.

Trey put everything aside once he got the call. "I actually only had a day to do it. I did it on my day off. [They were] very professional, very adamant on wanting to get it done. They made sure we had all we needed. I just went in and got it done."

Source: Rap Up