Greatest Hits

~ Release by Mariah Carey (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Touch My Body
additional recording engineer:
Kelly Sheehan (songwriter and engineer Kelly Sheehan)
assistant recording engineer:
Nick Banns
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Kuk Harrell
co-executive producer:
Mark Sudack
executive producer:
Mariah Carey and L.A. Reid
mixer:
David Pensado (mixer) and Jaycen Joshua
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Legacy Recording Studios (not to be confused with Legacy Studios, Canada) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Triangle Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee Sound Studios (present day location in North Hollywood, since 1991) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2008 (number: 22)
recording of:
Touch My Body
composer:
Mariah Carey, Crystal Johnson, Christopher Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart) and Terius Youngdell Nash (US singer, songwriter & RnB producer Terius Youngdell Nash)
Mariah Carey3.653:27
2It’s Like That
recording of:
It’s Like That
composer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Manuel Seal
Mariah Carey3:25
3Bye Bye
recording engineer:
Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Brian Garten
co-executive producer:
Mark Sudack
executive producer:
Mariah Carey and L.A. Reid
producer:
Mariah Carey and StarGate (Norwegian production/songwriting team)
assistant mixer:
Josh Houghkirk
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Mary Ann Tatum
recorded at:
Roc the Mic Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Soapbox Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
recording of:
Bye Bye
composer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Mariah Carey, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen
Mariah Carey24:29
4We Belong Together
assistant engineer:
Tadd Mingo (a.k.a. “Rowdy Rik”; writer and technical)
engineer:
Brian Garten and John Horesco IV
co-producer:
Manuel Seal
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
part of:
Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 15) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 199)
recording of:
We Belong Together
composer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Darnell Bristol (R&B songwriter and producer), Mariah Carey, Sidney DeWayne, Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Kenneth Edmonds (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds), Patrick Moten, Manuel Seal, Sandra Sully and Bobby Womack
quotes lyrics from:
If You Think You’re Lonely Now
quotes lyrics from:
Two Occasions
Mariah Carey43:23
5Migrate
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and James Stassen (a.k.a. “Scrappy” not from “Taste Like Chicken”)
co-executive producer:
Mark Sudack
executive producer:
Mariah Carey and L.A. Reid
producer:
Mariah Carey and Nate Hills (US producer Nate Hills)
assistant mixer:
Miguel Bustamante (Spanish producer/engineer)
mixer:
Marcella Araica (American songwriter, recording and mixing engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Mary Ann Tatum
recorded at:
Circle House Studios in North Miami, Florida, United States, Honeysouth Studios in North Miami, Florida, United States and Roc the Mic Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory Criteria in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Migrate
composer:
Mariah Carey, Balewa Muhammad, Nate Hills (US producer Nate Hills) and T‐Pain
Mariah Carey feat. T‐Pain54:20
6Get Your Number
assistant engineer:
Rufus Morgan
engineer:
Brian Frye, Brian Garten and John Horesco IV
co-producer:
L-Roc (producer & instrumentalist James Elbert Phillips)
producer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
additional vocals:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Trey Lorenz
performer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Honeywest Studios in New York, New York, United States and Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
samples:
Just an Illusion by Imagination (English soul/funk band)
recording of:
Get Your Number
composer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter), Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Leee John, Steve Jolley, John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas) and Tony Swain (songwriter, producer)
Mariah Carey feat. Jermaine Dupri3.353:18
7I Know What You Want
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Zinczenko
recording engineer:
Darren Rapp and Rick Rock (hip hop producer Ricardo Thomas)
producer:
Rick Rock (hip hop producer Ricardo Thomas)
mixer:
Rick Rock (hip hop producer Ricardo Thomas) and Ricky St. Hillaire
recorded at and mixed at:
Soundtrack Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
I Know What You Want
writer:
Leroy Jones (writer), William Lewis (tenor), Rashia Fisher (US rapper), Ricardo Thomas (hip hop producer Ricardo Thomas), Roger McNair (US rapper of Flipmode Squad), Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr. (Busta Rhymes) and William Lewis (writer)
publisher:
Cyphercleff Music, Dutty Nigga Music, EMI April Music Inc., Killa 4 Music (ASCAP), Rah Digga Music, Ramp Music (BMI) and T’ziah’s Music
Mariah Carey feat. Busta Rhymes4:55
8Side Effects
recording of:
Side Effects
composer:
Mariah Carey, Crystal Johnson, Jay Jenkins (US rapper Jay W Jenkins, f/k/a Young Jeezy) and Scott Storch (producer)
Mariah Carey feat. Young Jeezy4:24
9Shake It Off
assistant engineer:
Rufus Morgan
engineer:
Brian Garten and John Horesco IV
co-producer:
Bryan Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ) and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Johnta Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Honeywest Studios in New York, New York, United States and Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
recording of:
Shake It Off
composer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
Mariah Carey43:55
10Boy (I Need You)
assistant engineer:
Giulio Antognini and Manuel Farolfi
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Paul Gregory (US engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Justin Smith
mixer:
Young Guru (American audio engineer and producer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
vocals:
Cam’ron (US rapper Cameron Giles, fka Killa Cam)
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Boy (I Need You)
writer:
Mariah Carey, Justin Smith and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
F.O.B. Music Publishing (ASCAP), N.Q.C. Music Publishing, Rye Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Universal Duchess Music Corp.
Mariah Carey feat. Cam’ron45:17
11I Stay in Love
recording of:
I Stay in Love
composer:
Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter), Kaseem Dean (US hip hop producer) and Adonis Shropshire
Mariah Carey3:34
12Say Somethin’
assistant engineer:
Jason Carson (engineer)
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Brian Garten
producer:
The Neptunes (US producer duo Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams)
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
additional vocals:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper) and Pharrell Williams
performer:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 2005)
recorded at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Say Somethin’
composer:
Calvin Broadus (aka Snoop Dogg), Mariah Carey, Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams
Mariah Carey feat. Snoop Dogg33:46
13I’m That Chick
co-executive producer:
Mark Sudack
executive producer:
Mariah Carey and L.A. Reid
recording of:
I’m That Chick
writer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Mariah Carey, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Rod Temperton
Mariah Carey3:33
14Don’t Forget About Us
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 2006), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2006), UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 2006) and Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”) (in 2006)
recording of:
Don’t Forget About Us
writer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Mariah Carey, Bryan‐Michael Cox (US R&B/hip‐hop producer/songwriter) and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
Mariah Carey3.253:56
15Loverboy
guest vocals:
Cameo (American soul-influenced funk group)
performer:
Cameo (American soul-influenced funk group)
samples:
Candy (7″ edit) by Cameo (American soul-influenced funk group)
music videos:
Loverboy by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Loverboy
writer:
Larry Blackmon, Mariah Carey and Tomi Jenkins
Mariah Carey3:51
16Fly Like a Bird
assistant engineer:
Riccardo Durante, Manuel Farolfi, Jason Finkel and Michael Leedy
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Brian Garten
producer:
Mariah Carey and James "Big Jim" Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
additional keyboard [keyboards]:
Loris Holland
background vocals:
Courtney Bradley, Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz, Rev. Dr. Clarence Keaton, Mary Ann Tatum and Sherry Tatum
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Capri Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy and Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Fly Like a Bird
composer:
Mariah Carey and James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
Mariah Carey33:55
17Through the Rain
membranophone programming:
Alex Richbourg
assistant engineer:
Giulio Antognini, Manuel Farolfi, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
co-producer:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
assistant mixer:
Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
mixer:
Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
keyboard:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
vocals:
Mariah Carey
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Through the Rain
writer:
Mariah Carey and Lionel Cole (performer, writer and arranger)
publisher:
Rye Songs and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mariah Carey4:51
18Crybaby
assistant engineer:
Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Jeff Burns (US composer of electronic and orchestral music/recording engineer), Manuel Farolfi and Pete Karam
engineer:
Ashburn Bernie Miller (engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Damizza
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Michael Scheshingen
editor:
Brian Nolen
instruments:
Damizza and Howie Hersh
Moog:
Ronnie King (bass guitarist)
background vocals:
Nicki Richards
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
guest vocals:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
performer:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
recorded at:
Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Premier Studios (formerly Quad Studios) in New York, New York, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
engineered at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, California, United States
samples:
Piece of My Love by Guy (US hip hop/r&b/soul/new jack swing group)
recording of:
Crybaby
writer:
Mariah Carey, Timmy Gatling, Gene Griffin, Aaron Hall (R&B singer), Howie Hersh, Trey Lorenz, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
publisher:
Cal-Gene Music, EMI Virgin Songs, Inc., H-Bomb-H, Inc., Howie Hersh, Rye Songs, Smitty's Son Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
Mariah Carey45:25
19Never Too Far Touch My Body
Mariah Carey4:22
2CD
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1My All
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
assistant engineer:
Ian Dalsemer
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
additional drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Dan Shea
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1997)
recorded at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States
recording of:
My All
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Wallyworld Music
3.63:53
2Heartbreaker
recording of:
Heartbreaker
writer:
Mariah Carey, Lincoln Chase (songwriter), Jeffrey Cohen (70s/80s US funk/soul producer/songwriter), Shirley Elliston (pop soul singer and songwriter), Jay-Z (US rapper) and Narada Michael Walden
publisher:
Embassy Music Corporation, EMI Al Gallico Music Corp., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Lil Lulu Publishing, Rye Songs, See No Evil Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and When Words Collide
4:47
3Without You
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle and Kent Matcke
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Without You
writer:
Tom Evans (UK guitarist for Badfinger) and W. Peter Ham
publisher:
100 % Apple Music, Apple Music, Apple Music Publishing Co., Inc., Apple Publishing Ltd. (, from 1970 to present), Essex Music, Essex Music of Australia Pty. Ltd., Imagem Music, The Estate for Peter William Ham, The Estate for Thomas Evans, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
4.43:34
4When You Believe
recording engineer:
Paul Boutin, Tim Boyle (recording and mixing engineer), Dana Chappelle and Don Murray (producer / engineer)
miscellaneous support:
Debbi Datz‐Pyle (task: contracted by), Sandy DeCrescent (task: contracted by) and Ivy Skoff (task: production coordinator)
drums (drum set) [drum] programming, drums (drum set) programming and keyboard [keyboards] programming:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
assistant engineer:
Luis Castello, Luis Castillo, Chuck Bailey Jr. (engineer), Brian Garten, John Nelson (engineer), John Sorenson and Tom Sweeney (US engineer)
engineer:
Paul Boutin, Tim Boyle (recording and mixing engineer), Dana Jon Chappelle and Don Murray (producer / engineer)
producer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Ivy Skoff
assistant mixer:
E'lyk
mixer:
Jon Gass
bass and bass guitar:
Nathan East
drums (drum set) and drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ricky Lawson
guitar:
Michael Thompson (session guitarist)
keyboard:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
low whistle, solo bagpipe, solo low whistle [low whistles] and solo uilleann pipes [U-Union Pipes]:
Eric Rigler
percussion:
Sheila E.
piano:
Greg Phillinganes
choir vocals:
Dion Allen, Vearline Board, Lynn Davis (vocalist), Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, Joy Enriquez, Sharlotte Gibson, Daryl Hawes, Kenya Ivey, Nathan Ivey, Tavia Ivey, Mark Kibble (US gospel singer from group Take 6), Peach (choir on "When You Believe"), Shanice, Syretha Smith (choir on "When You Believe"), Ulisa Ivey, J. Valentine, Nathan Walton and Crystal Wilson
choir vocals [choir]:
Dion Allen, Vearline Beard, Lynn Davis (vocalist), Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, Joy Enriquez, Sharlotte Gibson, Daryl Hawes, Kenya Ivey, Nathan Ivey, Tavia Ivey, Mark Kibble (US gospel singer from group Take 6), Lisa Ivey, Peach (choir on "When You Believe"), Shanice Wilson, Syretha Smith (choir on "When You Believe"), J. Valentine, Nathan Walton and Krystal Wilson
vocals:
Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston
orchestra:
Bill Ross (composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor) and Gavin Greenaway
conductor:
Bill Ross (composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor), Gavin Greenaway and Damon Thomas
chorus master:
Damon Thomas
arranger and orchestrator:
Bill Ross (composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor) and Hans Zimmer (German score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) and SKG Music L.L.C. (for copyrights use only, company associated with Dreamworks Records) (in 1998)
recorded at:
Brandon’s Way Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States, Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Ocean Way Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Brandon’s Way Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
When You Believe (The Prince of Egypt, pop version)
lyricist and composer:
Stephen Schwartz (musical theatre lyricist/composer)
additional composer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
publisher:
Cherry Lane Music Co., ECAF Music, Inc., SKG Songs and Songs of SKG
version of:
When You Believe (The Prince of Egypt)
4.654:35
5I Still Believe
assistant engineer:
Ralf (engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Mariah Carey, Mike Mason (US r&b producer, often works with Stevie J) and Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz and Mary Ann Tatum
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Doppler Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
I Still Believe
composer:
Antonina Armato and Giuseppe Cantarelli (Italian composer, singer, arranger and producer)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Colgems-EMI Music Inc. and Tom Sturges Music
translated version of:
I Still Believe/Creo en ti
4.53:54
6Can’t Take That Way (Mariah’s Theme)4:33
7Honey
drum machine programming:
Q‐Tip (American rapper) and Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
keyboard programming:
Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
assistant engineer:
Ian Dalsemer and Ken Ross
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, Glen Marchese and Rich Travali
producer:
Mariah Carey, Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy), Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan) and The Ummah (90s US hip hop production trio)
mixer:
Tony Maserati (engineer / mixer)
keyboard:
Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
additional vocals:
The LOX (American hip hop group) and Mase (US rapper)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Melonie Daniels
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1997)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Hey DJ (extended version) by The World's Famous Supreme Team and The Body Rock by The Treacherous Three
live recording of:
Honey
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Stephen Hague, Sass Jordan, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Ronald Larkins, Malcolm McLaren, Larry Price, Bobby Robinson and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
publisher:
Bobby Robinson Music, Inc., Charisma Music Publishing Ltd, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd, Jazz Merchant Music (Publishing company related to Q-Tip), Justin Combs Publishing, Kool Moe Dee, Rye Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
recording of:
Honey
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Stephen Hague, Sass Jordan, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Ronald Larkins, Malcolm McLaren, Larry Price, Bobby Robinson and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
publisher:
Bobby Robinson Music, Inc., Charisma Music Publishing Ltd, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd, Jazz Merchant Music (Publishing company related to Q-Tip), Justin Combs Publishing, Kool Moe Dee, Rye Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
3.85:02
8Butterfly
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
assistant engineer:
Oliver Bone and Ian Dalsemer
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson and Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
additional keyboard and drums (drum set):
Dan Shea
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels and Mary Ann Tatum
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1997)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, Crave Studios in New York, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Butterfly (in 1997-06)
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Wallyworld Music
44:35
9I Don’t Wanna Cry
bass synthesizer programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Ren Klyce
producer:
Narada Michael Walden
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Chris Camozzi
drums (drum set):
Narada Michael Walden
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Narada Michael Walden
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
I Don’t Wanna Cry
writer:
Mariah Carey and Narada Michael Walden
publisher:
Gratitude Sky Music, Inc. and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
4.654:50
10Always Be My Baby
sound engineer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
additional engineer:
Jay Healy and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Glen Marchese, Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”) and Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.)
engineer:
Jay Healy
co-producer:
Manuel Seal
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
recorded at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States
recording of:
Always Be My Baby
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
publisher:
Air Control Music, Inc., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Full Keel Music, Rye Songs, So So Def and Sony Songs Inc.
4.154:19
11Can’t Let Go
drums (drum set) [drums] programming and percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
other instruments [Akai] and synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli
other instruments [Macintosh] and synclavier programming:
Ren Klyce
assistant engineer:
Bruce Calder, Lolly Grodner, Manny LaCarrubba, Craig Silvey and M.T. Silvia
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
bass synthesizer [synthesizer bass], keyboard [keyboards], synclavier [synclavier acoustic guitar] and synthesizer [synthesizers]:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Landau
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
drums (drum set) [drums] arranger and percussion arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
arranger and vocals arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Skywalker Sound in Nicasio, California, United States and The Plant Recording Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Can’t Let Go
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
M. Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991), Wallyworld Music (in 1991) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1991)
4.654:28
12Dream Lover
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
synthesizer programming:
Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Kirk Yano
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, Bob Rosa and Bob Ross (engineer)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
additional Hammond organ, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
keyboard:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
arranged for and produced for:
Untouchables Entertainment
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Blind Alley by The Emotions (Chicago soul, disco and R&B female vocal group)
recording of:
Dreamlover
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
publisher:
Ness, Nitty & Capona, Rye Songs, Sony Songs, Inc. and Stonejam Publishing Co.
43:55
13Hero
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Ren Klyce
synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
engineer:
Kyle Bess, Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson, Manny LaCarrubba and Jen Monnar
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar family:
Michael Landau
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Beyondidolization (ASCAP), Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Corporation, Inc. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
translated version of:
Héroe
recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Beyondidolization (ASCAP), Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Corporation, Inc. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
translated version of:
Héroe
3.34:19
14Love Takes Time
programming:
Louis Biancaniello and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and David Frazer (engineer)
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
music videos:
Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Love Takes Time
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
4.653:49
15One Sweet Day
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
additional engineer:
David Gleeson
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
audio engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Dan Shea
guitar [guitars]:
Dann Huff
keyboard, percussion and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals and lead vocals:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
performer:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
part of:
Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 43)
recording of:
One Sweet Day
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Michael McCary, Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men), Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman
writer:
Walter Afanasieff
composer:
Mariah Carey
publisher:
Aynaw Publishing, Black Panther Publishing Co., Ensign Music Corporation, Rye Songs, Shawn Patrick Publishing, Sony Songs Inc. and Vanderpool Publishing
3.254:42
16Anytime You Need a Friend4:16
17Vision of Love
percussion programming:
Ren Klyce
programming:
Ben Margulies
engineer:
Patrick Dillett
additional producer:
Narada Michael Walden
producer:
Rhett Lawrence
mixer:
David Frazer (engineer)
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Ben Margulies
guitar:
Jimmy Rip
keyboard:
Rhett Lawrence
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Skyline Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Oakshire Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States and Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
music videos:
Vision of Love by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Vision of Love
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
4.353:30
18Fantasy
programming:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall and Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.)
audio engineer and mixer:
Jay Healy
producer:
Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
instruments:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Kelly Price
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
recorded at:
DMH Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Genius of Love (extended mix) by Tom Tom Club
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 15) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 419)
recording of:
Fantasy
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth
composer:
Adrian Belew, Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz, Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam), Steven Stanley (audio engineer, record producer and keyboardist from Jamaica) and Tina Weymouth
publisher:
Metered Music, Inc., Ness Nitty and Capone Inc., Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Stonejam Publishing Corp. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
is based on:
Genius of Love
3.74:03