Soundtrack · No. 1
Glitter
Produced by Mariah Carey, Damon Elliott, Da Brat, Bobby Sandimanie
Virgin Records
Dance-popFunkR&B
75%
Authorship
Mariah Carey wrote 9 of 12 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mariah Carey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Mariah Carey
3 tracksoutside writers
Mariah Carey's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist75%
Composer75%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
23
Lyricists
10
Producers
2 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2001
Released
Data Insight
Glitter is the soundtrack to Mariah Carey's 2001 film and doubles as her eighth studio album, with Carey co-writing and co-producing the material. The album is built heavily on 1980s interpolations and covers, including 'Last Night a DJ Saved My Life,' which she did not write, and 'Loverboy,' which interpolates Cameo's 'Candy' and credits the band's members. Her songwriting sits within a deliberately retro framework drawn from the film's early-1980s setting.
Glitter is the soundtrack to the semi-autobiographical film of the same name, released in September 2001. It is set in the early 1980s and features 1980s-style production. The album was poorly received commercially and critically upon release, coinciding with a period of personal and professional difficulties for Carey, but was reassessed more favorably in later years.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Loverboy (remix)
|
Mariah CareyLarry BlackmonThomas JenkinsDa BratLudacrisTwenty IIShawnna | Mariah CareyLarry BlackmonThomas JenkinsDa BratLudacrisTwenty IIShawnna | Mariah CareyClark Kent | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Da Brat (Rap)Ludacris (Rap)Shawnna (Rap) |
| 2 |
Lead the Way
|
Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter Afanasieff | Mariah CareyWalter AfanasieffJimmy JamTerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
If We
|
Mariah CareyDamion YoungHowie HershJeffrey AtkinsNathaniel Hale | Mariah CareyDamion YoungHowie HershJeffrey AtkinsNathaniel Hale | Mariah CareyDamizza | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Ja Rule (Rap)Nate Dogg (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Didn't Mean to Turn You On
|
James Harris IIITerry Lewis | James Harris IIITerry Lewis | Mariah CareyJimmy JamTerry Lewis | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)
|
Mariah CareyDJ ClueDuroThomas BrownToni SmithMichael Tyler | Mariah CareyDJ ClueDuroThomas BrownToni SmithMichael Tyler | Mariah CareyDJ ClueDuro | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Mystikal (Rap) |
| 6 |
All My Life
|
Rick James | Rick James | Mariah CareyRick James | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Reflections (Care Enough)
|
Mariah CareyPhilippe Pierre | Mariah CareyPhilippe Pierre | Mariah CareyJimmy JamTerry Lewis | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
|
Michael Cleveland | Michael Cleveland | Mariah CareyDJ ClueDuro | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Busta Rhymes (Rap)Fabolous (Rap) |
| 9 |
Want You
|
Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah CareyJimmy JamTerry Lewis | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Eric Benet (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Never Too Far
|
Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry Lewis | Mariah CareyJimmy JamTerry Lewis | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Twister
|
Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah CareyJames Harris IIITerry LewisJames Wright | Mariah CareyJimmy JamTerry Lewis | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Loverboy
#2
|
Mariah CareyLarry BlackmonThomas Jenkins | Mariah CareyLarry BlackmonThomas Jenkins | Mariah CareyClark Kent | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors
MC
Mariah Carey
Writer · Producer · Vocals
TL
Terry Lewis
Writer · Producer
JH
James Harris III
Writer
JW
James Wright
Writer · Producer
LB
Larry Blackmon
Writer
TJ
Thomas Jenkins
Writer
DC
DJ Clue
Writer · Producer
D
Duro
Writer · Producer
RJ
Rick James
Writer · Producer
WA
Walter Afanasieff
Writer · Producer
DB
Da Brat
Writer · Rap
DY
Damion Young
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Glitter
When did Mariah Carey release Glitter?
Mariah Carey released Glitter on September 11, 2001 through Virgin Records. It is the soundtrack to her film of the same name and is also counted as her eighth studio album.
Is Glitter by Mariah Carey a soundtrack album?
Yes, Glitter is the soundtrack to the 2001 film Glitter, which starred Mariah Carey. It functions as both a film soundtrack and her eighth studio album, with music set in an early-1980s style to match the movie.
Did Mariah Carey write the songs on Glitter?
Mariah Carey co-wrote and co-produced the original songs on Glitter, but the album relies heavily on 1980s interpolations and covers. 'Last Night a DJ Saved My Life,' for example, is a cover she did not write.
Who wrote Loverboy by Mariah Carey?
'Loverboy' was co-written by Mariah Carey with Larry Blackmon and Thomas Jenkins of Cameo, because it interpolates Cameo's song 'Candy.' The single reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who produced Glitter by Mariah Carey?
Glitter was produced by Mariah Carey with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and DJ Clue, among others. The producers built the album around the funk and post-disco sound of the early 1980s.
How many copies did Glitter by Mariah Carey sell?
Glitter has sold around 2 million copies worldwide and is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. It underperformed at release but has been reassessed more favorably in later years.