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  Studio Album · No. 14

Caution

2018 Epic Records 10 tracks 38 min

Produced by Mariah Carey, DJ Mustard, Nineteen85, Skrillex, Mike Will Made It

Epic Records R&BPopHip Hop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Mariah Carey wrote 10 of 10 documented tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mariah Carey carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
10 trackswritten by Mariah Carey 0 tracksoutside writers
Mariah Carey's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
38
Lyricists
23
Producers
2018
Released
Data Insight

Caution is one of Mariah Carey's most critically acclaimed albums, and she co-wrote every track on it. She worked with a forward-looking set of collaborators including DJ Mustard, Skrillex, Timbaland, No I.D., and Dev Hynes of Blood Orange. The tight, ten-song album keeps her songwriting at the core while drawing on contemporary R&B and electronic production.

Caution is Mariah Carey's fifteenth studio album, released in November 2018. A critically acclaimed return to form, the album is streamlined and contemporary, with Carey co-writing all tracks. It received strong reviews for its sophisticated production and Carey's vocal performances.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
GTFO
Mariah CareyBibi BourellyPaul JeffriesJordan ManswellPorter Robinson Mariah CareyBibi BourellyPaul JeffriesJordan ManswellPorter Robinson Mariah CareyPorter RobinsonNineteen85Jordan Manswell Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
2
With You #7
Mariah CareyCharles Hinshaw Jr.Greg LawaryDijon McFarlane Mariah CareyCharles Hinshaw Jr.Greg LawaryDijon McFarlane Mariah CareyDJ Mustard Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
3
Caution
Mariah CareyHenshawErnest WilsonMohamed SulaimanLuca Polizzi Mariah CareyHenshawErnest WilsonMohamed SulaimanLuca Polizzi Mariah CareyNo IDSLMNLuca Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
4
A No No
Mariah CareyPriscilla HamiltonRobert Shea TaylorJeff LorberKimberly JonesChristopher WallaceMason BethaCameron GilesAndreao Heard Mariah CareyPriscilla HamiltonRobert Shea TaylorJeff LorberKimberly JonesChristopher WallaceMason BethaCameron GilesAndreao Heard Mariah CareyShea TaylorJermaine Dupri Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
5
The Distance
Mariah CareyTyrone Griffin Jr.Sonny MoorePeder LosnegårdJason Boyd Mariah CareyTyrone Griffin Jr.Sonny MoorePeder LosnegårdJason Boyd Mariah CareySkrillexLidoPoo Bear Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Ty Dolla Sign (Vocals)
6
Giving Me Life
Mariah CareyRicky WaltersDevontè Hynes Mariah CareyRicky WaltersDevontè Hynes Mariah CareyDevontè Hynes Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Slick Rick (Vocals)Dev Hynes (Vocals)
7
One Mo' Gen
Mariah CareyFrederick BallEbony OshunrindeJason Boyd Mariah CareyFrederick BallEbony OshunrindeJason Boyd Mariah CareyFred BallWondaGurlJason Boyd Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
8
8th Grade
Mariah CareyTimothy MosleyAngel LopezFederico VindverLarrance DopsonJason Boyd Mariah CareyTimothy MosleyAngel LopezFederico VindverLarrance DopsonJason Boyd Mariah CareyJason BoydTimbalandAngel LopezFederico VindverLarrance Dopson Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
9
Stay Long Love You
Mariah CareySergio KitchensJonathan YipRay RomulusJeremy ReevesRay Charles McCollough II Mariah CareySergio KitchensJonathan YipRay RomulusJeremy ReevesRay Charles McCollough II Mariah CareyThe Stereotypes Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Gunna (Vocals)
10
Portrait
Mariah CareyDaniel Moore II Mariah CareyDaniel Moore II Mariah CareyDaniel Moore II Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 56 contributors

MC
Mariah Carey
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album10 written
JB
Jason Boyd
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
AL
Angel Lopez
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DM
Daniel Moore II
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DH
Devontè Hynes
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
FV
Federico Vindver
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JM
Jordan Manswell
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
LD
Larrance Dopson
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
PR
Porter Robinson
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AH
Andreao Heard
Writer
On this album1 written
BB
Bibi Bourelly
Writer
On this album1 written
CG
Cameron Giles
Writer
On this album1 written

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1995 92%
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1999 100%
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Glitter
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2002 93%
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2005 100%
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2008 100%
E=MC²
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2010 46%
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2014 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions Caution

When did Mariah Carey release Caution?
Mariah Carey released Caution on November 16, 2018 through Epic Records. It debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and earned the strongest reviews of her career.
Did Mariah Carey write Caution herself?
Yes, Mariah Carey co-wrote every track on Caution. Her collaborators included DJ Mustard, Skrillex, Timbaland, No I.D., and Dev Hynes of Blood Orange.
Who produced Caution by Mariah Carey?
Caution was produced by DJ Mustard, Skrillex, Timbaland, No I.D., and Dev Hynes, working with Mariah Carey. The contemporary production helped make it her best-reviewed album.
Who wrote GTFO by Mariah Carey?
'GTFO' was co-written by Mariah Carey with Bibi Bourelly, Porter Robinson, and others. The song opened the album and was released as a promotional single.
Which artists are featured on Caution by Mariah Carey?
Caution features guest appearances from Ty Dolla Sign, Slick Rick, Blood Orange, and Gunna across different tracks. The features reflect the album's blend of R&B and hip hop.
How was Caution by Mariah Carey received by critics?
Caution holds a Metacritic score of 82, the highest of any Mariah Carey album. Critics praised its cohesiveness and contemporary production.

Sources

Wikipedia: Caution (Mariah Carey album) MusicBrainz: Caution (release group) Cover Art Archive: Caution Discogs: Caution (Mariah Carey) Cover Art Archive: Caution by Mariah Carey