E=MC² cover art

  Studio Album · No. 10

E=MC²

2008 Island Records 14 tracks 52 min

Produced by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Randy Jackson, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Ne-Yo, Johnta Austin

Island Records R&BPopHip Hop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Mariah Carey wrote 14 of 14 documented tracks

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mariah Carey carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
26
Lyricists
12
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2.5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2008
Released
Data Insight

E=MC² follows the formula of The Emancipation of Mimi, with Mariah Carey co-writing and co-producing every track. Her main collaborators were The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, who co-wrote the number-one single 'Touch My Body,' along with Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, and Scott Storch. The album keeps her songwriting at the center while surrounding it with the leading R&B producers of the late 2000s.

E=MC² is Mariah Carey's eleventh studio album, released in April 2008. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit 'Touch My Body.' Carey co-wrote virtually every track, collaborating with producers including The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, and Ne-Yo.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Migrate
Mariah CareyNathaniel HillsBalewa MuhammadFaheem Najm Mariah CareyNathaniel HillsBalewa MuhammadFaheem Najm Mariah CareyDanja Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)T-Pain (Vocals)
2
Touch My Body #1
Mariah CareyCrystal JohnsonTerius NashChristopher Stewart Mariah CareyCrystal JohnsonTerius NashChristopher Stewart Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
3
Cruise Control
Mariah CareyCrystal JohnsonJermaine DupriDamian MarleyManuel Seal Mariah CareyCrystal JohnsonJermaine DupriDamian MarleyManuel Seal Mariah CareyJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Damian Marley (Vocals)
4
I Stay in Love
Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxAdonis ShropshireKendrick Dean Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxAdonis ShropshireKendrick Dean Mariah CareyBryan-Michael Cox Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
5
Side Effects
Mariah CareyJay JenkinsCrystal JohnsonScott Storch Mariah CareyJay JenkinsCrystal JohnsonScott Storch Mariah CareyScott Storch Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Young Jeezy (Rap)
6
I'm That Chick
Mariah CareyJohnta AustinMikkel S. EriksenTor E. HermansenRod Temperton Mariah CareyJohnta AustinMikkel S. EriksenTor E. HermansenRod Temperton Mariah CareyStargate Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
7
Love Story
Mariah CareyJohnta AustinJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah CareyJohnta AustinJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah CareyJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
8
I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time #58
Mariah CareyAldrin DavisCrystal JohnsonMark DeBargeEtterlene Jordan Mariah CareyAldrin DavisCrystal JohnsonMark DeBargeEtterlene Jordan Mariah CareyDJ Toomp Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
9
Last Kiss
Mariah CareyJohnta AustinJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah CareyJohnta AustinJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah CareyJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
10
Thanx 4 Nothin'
Mariah CareyJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah CareyJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah CareyJermaine DupriManuel Seal Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
11
O.O.C.
Mariah CareyKasseem DeanShawntae Harris Mariah CareyKasseem DeanShawntae Harris Mariah CareySwizz Beatz Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
12
For the Record
Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxAdonis Shropshire Mariah CareyBryan-Michael CoxAdonis Shropshire Mariah CareyBryan-Michael Cox Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
13
Bye Bye #19
Mariah CareyJohnta AustinMikkel S. EriksenTor E. Hermansen Mariah CareyJohnta AustinMikkel S. EriksenTor E. Hermansen Mariah CareyStargate Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)
14
I Wish You Well
Mariah CareyJames PoyserMary Ann Tatum Mariah CareyJames PoyserMary Ann Tatum Mariah CareyJames Poyser Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors

MC
Mariah Carey
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album14 written
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
MS
Manuel Seal
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
CJ
Crystal Johnson
Writer
On this album4 written
JA
Johnta Austin
Writer
On this album4 written
BC
Bryan-Michael Cox
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
AS
Adonis Shropshire
Writer
On this album2 written
MS
Mikkel S. Eriksen
Writer
On this album2 written
TE
Tor E. Hermansen
Writer
On this album2 written
CS
Christopher Stewart
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JP
James Poyser
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
SS
Scott Storch
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions E=MC²

When did Mariah Carey release E=MC²?
Mariah Carey released E=MC² on April 11, 2008 through Island Records and Def Jam Recordings. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with the biggest first-week sales of her career.
Did Mariah Carey write E=MC² herself?
Yes, Mariah Carey co-wrote and co-produced every track on E=MC². Her main collaborators were The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, along with Jermaine Dupri and Stargate.
Who wrote Touch My Body by Mariah Carey?
'Touch My Body' was co-written by Mariah Carey with Crystal Johnson, Terius 'The-Dream' Nash, and Christopher 'Tricky' Stewart. The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Why is Touch My Body by Mariah Carey historically important?
'Touch My Body' became Mariah Carey's eighteenth Billboard Hot 100 number one, breaking Elvis Presley's record for the most number ones by a solo artist. It was the lead single from E=MC².
Who produced E=MC² by Mariah Carey?
E=MC² was produced by The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, and Scott Storch, working with Mariah Carey. The lineup reflected the dominant R&B production teams of the period.
How many copies did E=MC² by Mariah Carey sell?
E=MC² has sold around 2.5 million copies worldwide. It is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.

Sources

Wikipedia: E=MC² (album) MusicBrainz: E=MC² (release group) Cover Art Archive: E=MC² Discogs: E=MC2 Cover Art Archive: E=MC² by Mariah Carey