The Essential Mariah Carey

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Tracklist

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1One 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
Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men34:42
2Always 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.
Mariah Carey3.854:18
3Underneath the Stars
additional programming:
Dan Shea
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”), Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
audio engineer:
Mick Guzauski
additional keyboard:
Dan Shea
bass synthesizer and keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar [guitars]:
Dann Huff
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
recording of:
Underneath the Stars
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony Tunes, Inc. and Wallyworld Music
Mariah Carey2.83:33
4Honey
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 (Engineer)
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.
Mariah Carey3.355:00
5Butterfly
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
Mariah Carey3.54:34
6My 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
Mariah Carey3.33:51
7Close My Eyes
programming:
Walter Afanasieff
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
drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Dan Shea
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
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 and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Close My Eyes
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Wallyworld Music
Mariah Carey34:20
8The Roof (Mobb Deep extended version)
recording of:
The Roof
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Albert Johnson (US rapper, Mobb Deep member Albert Johnson), Samuel Barnes (US rapper & hip‐hop producer, aka Tone), Mariah Carey, Jean-Claude Olivier (hip hop producer Jean Olivier, of Poke and Tone), Kejuan Muchita (QB rapper/producer Kejuan Muchita of Mobb Deep) and Cory Rooney
publisher:
12 & Under Music, BMG Songs, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Cori Tiffani Publishing, Jelly’s Jams, LLC, Jumping Bean Songs, LLC, Juvenile Hell Publishing, P. Noid Publishing, Rye Songs, Slamuwel Productions and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mariah Carey25:31
9When You Believe (from The Prince of Egypt)
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 (Engineer), 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)
Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston44:34
10I 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
Mariah Carey43:55
11Heartbreaker
assistant engineer:
David Ashton, Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Jeff Burns (US composer of electronic and orchestral music/recording engineer), Manuel Farolfi, Tim Lawson, Ann Mincieli, Greg Pinto and Tom Sweeney (US engineer)
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and DURO (engineer and producer Ken Ifill)
producer:
Mariah Carey, DJ Clue? and DURO (engineer and producer Ken Ifill)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz
guest vocals:
Jay-Z (US rapper)
lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy, O’Henry Sound Studios in Burbank, California, United States, Premier Studios (formerly Quad Studios) in New York, New York, United States, Record One in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States, Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
edited at:
Absolute Audio (New York) in New York, New York, United States
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
Mariah Carey3.654:46
12Bliss
programming:
Xavier Smith
assistant engineer:
Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Manuel Farolfi, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
co-producer:
Jim Wright
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
mixer:
Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
guitar:
Mike Scott (funk and R&B guitarist)
instruments:
Jam & Lewis
keyboard:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz and Nicki Richards
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy and Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Bliss
writer:
Mariah Carey, James Harris III (James Harris of Jam & Lewis), Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner) and James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
Mariah Carey35:44
13Thank God I Found You
membranophone programming:
Xavier Smith
assistant engineer:
Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Manuel Farolfi, Ann Mincieli, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, Steve Hodge (engineer and producer) and Peter Karam
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
mixer:
Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
cello:
Josh Koestenbaum and Daryl Skobba (classical cellist)
guitar:
Mike Scott (funk and R&B guitarist)
instruments:
Jam & Lewis
viola:
Alice Preves and Tamas Strasser
violin:
John Kennedy (violinist), Thomas Kornacker, Brenda Mickens, David Mickens, Elsa Nilsson (classical violinist), James Riccardo (classical violinist), Liz Sobieski and Michal Sobieski (Classical violinist)
background vocals:
98° (US pop & R&B group), Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz and Nicki Richards
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey and Joe (American R&B singer)
strings arranger:
Lee Blaske
arranger:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
recorded at:
Avatar Studios (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States, Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States, Premier Studios (formerly Quad Studios) in New York, New York, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
engineered at:
Avatar Studios (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Thank God I Found You
writer:
Mariah Carey, James Harris III (James Harris of Jam & Lewis) and Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Flyte Tyme Tunes, Rye Songs and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mariah Carey feat. Joe & 98 Degrees3.54:18
14Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)
membranophone programming:
Xavier Smith
assistant engineer:
David Ashton, Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Elliott Blakey, Manuel Farolfi, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
mixer:
Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
cello:
Josh Koestenbaum and Daryl Skobba (classical cellist)
guitar:
Mike Scott (funk and R&B guitarist)
instruments:
Jam & Lewis
keyboard:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
membranophone:
Shockley (instrumentitst)
oboe:
Merilee Klemp (oboist)
viola:
Alice Preves and Tamas Strasser
violin:
John Kennedy (violinist), Thomas Kornacker, Brenda Mickens, David Mickens, Elsa Nilsson (classical violinist), James Riccardo (classical violinist), Liz Sobieski and Michal Sobieski (Classical violinist)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
strings arranger:
Lee Blaske
arranger:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
recorded at:
Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Can’t Take That Away (Mariah’s Theme)
writer:
Mariah Carey and Diane Warren (US songwriter)
publisher:
Realsongs, Rye Songs and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mariah Carey34:32

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Release

ASIN:US: B00795C5RU [info]

Release group

part of:The Essential (Sony/Legacy compilations) (order: 143)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/739823 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0002093503 [info]
Wikidata:Q3235035 [info]