Studio Album · No. 11
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Produced by Mariah Carey, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, Randy Jackson, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart
Island Records
R&BHip Hop
94%
Authorship
Mariah Carey wrote 16 of 17 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mariah Carey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Mariah Carey
1 trackoutside writers
Mariah Carey's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist94%
Composer94%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
20
Lyricists
7
Producers
1 million
US Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel has Mariah Carey serving as executive producer and co-writing most of its songs, working primarily with The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. The team built a moody, mid-tempo R&B album around her songwriting. The one outside song is a cover of Foreigner's 'I Want to Know What Love Is,' written by Mick Jones, which closes the record.
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is Mariah Carey's twelfth studio album, released in September 2009. It is a mature, introspective R&B record; Carey co-wrote virtually every track and drew on personal themes. It reached number three on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Betcha Gon' Know (The Prologue)
|
Mariah CareyTerius NashChristopher StewartJames Wright | Mariah CareyTerius NashChristopher StewartJames Wright | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius NashJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Obsessed
#7
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
H.A.T.E.U.
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Candy Bling
|
Mariah CareyTerius NashCarlos McKinneyAhmad LewisStefan GordyJohn Klemmer | Mariah CareyTerius NashCarlos McKinneyAhmad LewisStefan GordyJohn Klemmer | Mariah CareyTerius NashLos da Mystro | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Ribbon
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Inseparable
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius NashRobert HymanCyndi Lauper | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius NashRobert HymanCyndi Lauper | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Standing O
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
It's a Wrap
|
Mariah CareyBarry White | Mariah CareyBarry White | Mariah CareyHeatmyzerChristopher StewartJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Up Out My Face
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Nicki Minaj (Rap) |
| 10 |
Up Out My Face (The Reprise)
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
More than Just Friends
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius NashSean CombsChris WallaceRashad SmithMark DeBargeEtterlene Jordan | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius NashSean CombsChris WallaceRashad SmithMark DeBargeEtterlene Jordan | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
The Impossible
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius NashAlbert BrownDonald DeGrate | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius NashAlbert BrownDonald DeGrate | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
The Impossible (The Reprise)
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartTerius Nash | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Angel (The Prelude)
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartJames Wright | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartJames Wright | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Angels Cry
|
Mariah CareyChristopher StewartCrystal JohnsonJames Wright | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartCrystal JohnsonJames Wright | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals)Ne-Yo (Vocals) |
| 16 |
Languishing (The Interlude)
|
Mariah CareyJames Wright | Mariah CareyJames Wright | Mariah CareyJames Wright | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
| 17 |
I Want to Know What Love Is
#60
|
Mick Jones | Mick Jones | Mariah CareyChristopher StewartJames WrightRandy Jackson | Mariah Carey (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors
MC
Mariah Carey
Writer · Producer · Vocals
CS
Christopher Stewart
Writer · Producer
TN
Terius Nash
Writer · Producer
JW
James Wright
Writer · Producer
AL
Ahmad Lewis
Writer
AB
Albert Brown
Writer
BW
Barry White
Writer
CM
Carlos McKinney
Writer
CW
Chris Wallace
Writer
CJ
Crystal Johnson
Writer
CL
Cyndi Lauper
Writer
DD
Donald DeGrate
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
When did Mariah Carey release Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel?
Mariah Carey released Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel on September 29, 2009 through Island Def Jam. It reached number three on the Billboard 200.
Did Mariah Carey write Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel herself?
Yes, Mariah Carey co-wrote most of the songs on Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel and served as executive producer. Her main writing partners were The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, and the only song she did not write is a cover of Foreigner's 'I Want to Know What Love Is.'
Who wrote Obsessed by Mariah Carey?
'Obsessed' was co-written by Mariah Carey with Christopher 'Tricky' Stewart and Terius 'The-Dream' Nash, who also produced it. The single reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is I Want to Know What Love Is by Mariah Carey a cover?
Yes, 'I Want to Know What Love Is' is a cover of the 1984 Foreigner song written by Mick Jones. Mariah Carey's gospel-tinged version closes Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel and reached number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is featured on Up Out My Face by Mariah Carey?
'Up Out My Face' features Nicki Minaj. The song appears on Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel and was released as a single.
How many copies did Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel by Mariah Carey sell?
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. It sold 168,000 copies in its first week.