Studio Album · No. 8
Charmbracelet
Produced by Mariah Carey, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Damon Elliott
Island Records
R&BPop
93%
Authorship
Mariah Carey wrote 14 of 15 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mariah Carey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Mariah Carey
1 trackoutside writers
Mariah Carey's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist93%
Composer93%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
30
Lyricists
11
Producers
1.17 million
US Copies Sold
2002
Released
Data Insight
Charmbracelet was Mariah Carey's first album after the Glitter setback, and she co-wrote virtually every track on it. She worked with Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Just Blaze, and 7 Aurelius, leaning on ballads and mid-tempo R&B. The one outside song is a cover of Def Leppard's 'Bringin' On the Heartbreak,' with the rest carrying her writing credit.
Charmbracelet is Mariah Carey's eighth studio album, released in December 2002. It was her first album for Island Records after being dropped by EMI, and received mixed commercial reception. She co-wrote virtually every track. It includes the hit 'Through the Rain.'
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Through the Rain
#81
|
Mariah CareyLionel Cole | Mariah CareyLionel Cole | Mariah CareyJimmy JamTerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Boy (I Need You)
|
Mariah CareyJustin SmithNorman WhitfieldCameron Giles | Mariah CareyJustin SmithNorman WhitfieldCameron Giles | Mariah CareyJust Blaze | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Cam'ron (Rap) |
| 3 |
The One
|
Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxJermaine Dupri | Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxJermaine Dupri | Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxJermaine Dupri | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Yours
|
Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah CareyJimmy JamTerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
You Got Me
|
Mariah CareyShawn CarterLeslie PridgenJustin Smith | Mariah CareyShawn CarterLeslie PridgenJustin Smith | Mariah CareyJust Blaze | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Jay-Z (Rap)Freeway (Rap) |
| 6 |
I Only Wanted
|
Mariah CareyLionel Cole | Mariah CareyLionel Cole | Mariah CareyRandy Jackson | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Clown
|
Mariah CareyVidal DavisAndre HarrisMary Ann Tatum | Mariah CareyVidal DavisAndre HarrisMary Ann Tatum | Mariah CareyDre & Vidal | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
My Saving Grace
|
Mariah CareyKenneth CrouchRandy JacksonTrevor Lawrence | Mariah CareyKenneth CrouchRandy JacksonTrevor Lawrence | Mariah CareyRandy Jackson | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
You Had Your Chance
|
Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxJermaine DupriLeon Haywood | Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxJermaine DupriLeon Haywood | Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxJermaine Dupri | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Lullaby
|
Mariah CareyVidal DavisAndre Harris | Mariah CareyVidal DavisAndre Harris | Mariah CareyDre & Vidal | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Irresistible (West Side Connection)
|
Mariah CareyO'Shea JacksonQuincy Jones IIITheodore LifeDexter WanselDamion Young | Mariah CareyO'Shea JacksonQuincy Jones IIITheodore LifeDexter WanselDamion Young | Mariah CareyDamizza | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Ice Cube (Rap)WC (Rap)Mack 10 (Rap) |
| 12 |
Subtle Invitation
|
Mariah CareyMarcus VestRandy JacksonKenneth CrouchLloyd SmithRob Bacon | Mariah CareyMarcus VestRandy JacksonKenneth CrouchLloyd SmithRob Bacon | Mariah CareyChannel 7 | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Bringin' On the Heartbreak
|
Steve ClarkJoe ElliottPete Willis | Steve ClarkJoe ElliottPete Willis | Mariah CareyRandy Jackson | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Sunflowers for Alfred Roy
|
Mariah CareyLionel Cole | Mariah CareyLionel Cole | Mariah CareyRandy Jackson | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Through the Rain (Remix)
|
Mariah CareyKenneth CrouchRandy Jackson | Mariah CareyKenneth CrouchRandy Jackson | Mariah CareyJust Blaze | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Joe (Vocals)Kelly Price (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 43 contributors
MC
Mariah Carey
Writer · Producer · Vocals
RJ
Randy Jackson
Writer · Producer
KC
Kenneth Crouch
Writer
LC
Lionel Cole
Writer
BC
Bryan-Michael Cox
Writer · Producer
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer
AH
Andre Harris
Writer
JS
Justin Smith
Writer
VD
Vidal Davis
Writer
JW
James Wright
Writer · Producer
TL
Terry Lewis
Writer · Producer
CG
Cameron Giles
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Charmbracelet
When did Mariah Carey release Charmbracelet?
Mariah Carey released Charmbracelet on December 3, 2002 through MonarC Entertainment and Island Def Jam. It was her first album after the commercial disappointment of Glitter.
Did Mariah Carey write Charmbracelet herself?
Yes, Mariah Carey co-wrote virtually every track on Charmbracelet. She worked with Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Just Blaze, and 7 Aurelius, and the only outside song is a cover of Def Leppard's 'Bringin' On the Heartbreak.'
Who wrote Through the Rain by Mariah Carey?
'Through the Rain' was written by Mariah Carey and Lionel Cole. The lead single reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 but topped the dance chart.
Is Bringin' On the Heartbreak by Mariah Carey a cover?
Yes, 'Bringin' On the Heartbreak' is a cover of the Def Leppard song, written by Steve Clark, Joe Elliott, and Pete Willis. It is the only song on Charmbracelet that Mariah Carey did not co-write.
Who produced Charmbracelet by Mariah Carey?
Charmbracelet was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Just Blaze, and 7 Aurelius, working with Mariah Carey. The album leaned toward ballads and downtempo R&B.
How did Charmbracelet by Mariah Carey perform commercially?
Charmbracelet is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, with about 1.17 million copies sold domestically. It restored some momentum to Mariah Carey's career after Glitter.