This album marked Carey's return to a more R&B-focused sound after a series of more pop-oriented projects. It features guest spots from R&B and hip-hop heavyweights like Nas, Miguel, and Wale, and was co-produced by Carey herself alongside a team of hitmakers including Rodney Jerkins and Mike WiLL Made-It.
- The album title is a self-given nickname Carey has used since her early days.
- Despite a complex rollout that included a pre-release Greatest Hits album and a reality TV show, "Me. I Am Mariah…" debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The lead single, "Thirsty," was co-written by Carey and appeared on the deluxe edition of the album.
Mariah Carey is a vocal prodigious singer, songwriter, and producer from Long Island, New York, who rose to fame in the 1990s with her distinctive five-octave vocal range and penchant for blending pop, R&B, and soul. In 2014, she was a well-established global superstar with over two decades of hits, seeking to reconnect with her R&B roots with this album.
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