What makes E=MC² by Mariah Carey notable?

E=MC² debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making it Carey’s seventh consecutive number one album. The lead single, "Touch My Body," became her eighteenth number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, further establishing her record as the artist with the most number ones in that chart's history. Released on April 8, 2008, E=MC² marked Mariah Carey's eleventh studio album and followed her highly successful comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi in 2005. At this point in her career, Carey was solidifying her status as a pop icon, continuing to explore themes of love and empowerment while collaborating with notable producers and songwriters.

E=MC² works well if you're into steady pacing for easy listening, catchy sing-along moments abound and uplifting vibes for social gatherings.

How many songs are on E=MC²?

E=MC² has 15 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

E=MC²

Mariah Carey · 2008

55 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, showcasing Mariah Carey's soaring vocals over catchy hooks and lush production.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for easy listening
catchy sing-along moments abound
uplifting vibes for social gatherings
gradual emotional resolutions throughout

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek heavy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Themes: sensual playfulness· personal loss· empowered femininity
Career context: Released on April 8, 2008, E=MC² marked Mariah Carey's eleventh studio album and followed her highly successful comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi in 2005. At this point in her career, Carey was solidifying her status as a pop icon, continuing to explore themes of love and empowerment while collaborating with notable producers and songwriters.
Stylistic neighbors: Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé
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