Studio Album · No. 13
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse
Produced by Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, No I.D., Timbaland, Randy Jackson
Def Jam Recordings
R&BPop
93%
Authorship
Mariah Carey wrote 13 of 14 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mariah Carey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Mariah Carey
1 trackoutside writers
Mariah Carey's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist93%
Composer93%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
38
Lyricists
14
Producers
122,000
US Copies Sold
2014
Released
Data Insight
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse has Mariah Carey co-writing most of its songs while serving as an executive producer alongside Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox. She worked with producers such as Hit-Boy, Mike Will Made It, and Rodney Jerkins, keeping her songwriting central to the album. The one cover is George Michael's 'One More Try,' which she did not write.
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse is Mariah Carey's thirteenth studio album, released in May 2014. She co-wrote virtually every track. The album includes a range of collaborators and stylistically revisits her 1990s R&B peak while incorporating contemporary production.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cry.
|
James WrightMariah Carey | James WrightMariah Carey | Mariah CareyJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Faded
|
Mariah CareyDenisia AndrewsMike Williams | Mariah CareyDenisia AndrewsMike Williams | Mariah CareyMike Will Made-It | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Dedicated
|
Mariah CareyJames FauntleroyNasir JonesChauncey HollisDennis ColesRobert DiggsGary GriceLamont HawkinsJason HunterRussell JonesClifford SmithCorey Woods | Mariah CareyJames FauntleroyNasir JonesChauncey HollisDennis ColesRobert DiggsGary GriceLamont HawkinsJason HunterRussell JonesClifford SmithCorey Woods | Mariah CareyHit-BoyDarhyl CamperHazebanga | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Nas (Rap) |
| 4 |
#Beautiful
#15
|
Mariah CareyMiguel PimentelNathan PerezBrook DavisMac RobinsonBrian Keith Warfield | Mariah CareyMiguel PimentelNathan PerezBrook DavisMac RobinsonBrian Keith Warfield | Mariah CareyMiguelHappy PerezBrook Davis | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Miguel (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Thirsty
|
Mariah CareyDenisia AndrewsMaryann Tatum | Mariah CareyDenisia AndrewsMaryann Tatum | Mariah CareyHit-BoyRey Reel | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Make It Look Good
|
Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxWalter SiglerAllan Felder | Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxWalter SiglerAllan Felder | Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
You're Mine (Eternal)
#88
|
Mariah CareyRodney Jerkins | Mariah CareyRodney Jerkins | Mariah CareyRodney Jerkins | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
You Don't Know What to Do
|
Mariah CareyOlubowale AkintimehinJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxPatrick AdamsTerri Gonzalez | Mariah CareyOlubowale AkintimehinJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxPatrick AdamsTerri Gonzalez | Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Wale (Rap) |
| 9 |
Supernatural
|
Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Meteorite
|
Mariah CareyKamaal FareedAllan FelderNorman HarrisRon Tyson | Mariah CareyKamaal FareedAllan FelderNorman HarrisRon Tyson | Mariah CareyQ-Tip | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Camouflage
|
James WrightMariah Carey | James WrightMariah Carey | Mariah CareyJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Money ($ * / ...)
|
Mariah CareyJohn JacksonChauncey HollisDan SatchEdwin Birdsong | Mariah CareyJohn JacksonChauncey HollisDan SatchEdwin Birdsong | Mariah CareyHit-Boy | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Fabolous (Rap) |
| 13 |
One More Try
|
George Michael | George Michael | Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Heavenly (No Ways Tired / Can't Give Up Now)
|
Mariah CareyCurtis BurrellGeorge Clinton | Mariah CareyCurtis BurrellGeorge Clinton | Mariah CareyJermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 49 contributors
MC
Mariah Carey
Writer · Producer · Vocals
BC
Bryan-Michael Cox
Writer · Producer
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer
JW
James Wright
Writer · Producer
AF
Allan Felder
Writer
CH
Chauncey Hollis
Writer
DA
Denisia Andrews
Writer
BD
Brook Davis
Writer · Producer
RJ
Rodney Jerkins
Writer · Producer
BK
Brian Keith Warfield
Writer
CS
Clifford Smith
Writer
CW
Corey Woods
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse
When did Mariah Carey release Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse?
Mariah Carey released Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse on May 27, 2014 through Def Jam Recordings. It became her lowest-selling studio album at the time.
Did Mariah Carey write Me. I Am Mariah herself?
Yes, Mariah Carey co-wrote most of the songs on Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse and served as an executive producer. The one song she did not write is a cover of George Michael's 'One More Try.'
Who is featured on #Beautiful by Mariah Carey?
'#Beautiful' features Miguel, who co-wrote and co-produced the song. The single reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the album's biggest hit.
Who wrote #Beautiful by Mariah Carey?
'#Beautiful' was co-written by Mariah Carey and Miguel along with several other writers. The retro-soul track was praised as a highlight of the album.
Is One More Try by Mariah Carey a cover?
Yes, 'One More Try' is a cover of the 1988 George Michael song, written by George Michael. It is the only song on Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse that Mariah Carey did not write.
How did Me. I Am Mariah by Mariah Carey perform commercially?
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse sold about 122,000 copies in the United States, making it her lowest-selling studio album at the time. It did not achieve an RIAA certification.