Mariah Carey: E=MC²

My most anticipated album of the year, Mariah Carey's "E=MC²" was released on April 15, 2008 and I'm glad to say that I wasn't dissappointed. When I first heard the first single "Touch My Body" (Mariah's 18th #1 song) I wasn't sure that I would enjoy the album. After hearing the album and seeing how carefree and happy Mariah seems to be, I must say that Ms. Mimi has done it again.

Second single "Bye Bye" is a tearjerker; however, there are a lot of stronger tracks on the album. Most notably is "Migrate" featuring T-Pain. With lyrics such as "From the car into the club, we migrate, from the bar to V.I.P., we migrate, from the party to the after party, migrate, after party to hotel, migrate" Mariah has crafted what should be the summer anthem of 08.

Mariah experiments quite a bit on this album, while at the same time sticking true to her roots. The Jermaine Dupri produced songs don't knock as hard as they did on Mariah's last album but "Love Story, "Thanx 4 Nothin", and "Last Kiss" are all growers and have become some guilty pleasures of mine. The B. Cox joints bring it home, though. In fact, either "I Stay In Love" or "For The Record" must be released as a single during this era.

The reggae-themed "Cruise Control" featuring Damien Marley is pure bliss, and although its one of my least favorite songs, I can't deny how good Mariah sounds singing in French, Spanish, and Italian on "O.O.C." That's out of control, for those not in the know. "Side Effects" featuring Young Jeezy (why, I'll never know...) brings a tear to even my eyes with its sincerity about one of Mariah's past relationships.

All in all, the album's pretty good. The DJ Troop produced "I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time" is my personal favorite. You should cop the album just to Mariah sing "long as I know you've got me...I'll be lovin' you long time." Because, I'm sure she will.

Tracklist
1. Migrate
2. Touch My Body
3. Cruise Control
4. I Stay In Love
5. Side Effects
6. I'm That Chick
7. Love Story
8. I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time
9. Last Kiss
10. Thanx 4 Nothin'
11. O.O.C.
12. For The Record
13. Bye Bye
14. I Wish You Well
15. 4 Real 4 Real (Bonus)
16. Heat (Bonus)



Top 3 Tracks
I Stay In Love ~ I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time ~ For The Record
Bonus: Migrate