Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse cover

Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse

Mariah Carey · 2014

75 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A lush blend of contemporary R&B and pop, showcasing Carey's soaring vocals and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional highs and lows
  • dynamic journey with resolution
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • for late-night listening
  • uplifting tracks for mood boosts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek straightforward, single-focused albums

Where this album fits

Themes
personal reinvention· romantic longing
Career context
By the time 'Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse' was released in 2014, Mariah Carey was navigating a complex phase in her career, following her previous album 'Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel' from 2009. This album marked her return to the music scene after a brief hiatus and represented an artistic reinvention as she embraced more personal and introspective themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Alicia Keys· Whitney Houston· Beyoncé
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys — Shares themes of personal empowerment and emotional depth with lush R&B production.
Love, Marriage & Divorce by Toni Braxton — Explores romantic longing and introspective themes, wrapped in smooth contemporary R&B.
In a Perfect World… by Keri Hilson — Combines personal storytelling with rich pop-R&B melodies and emotional resonance.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cry. 4:51
  • 2 Faded 3:41
  • 3 Dedicated 4:17
  • 4 #Beautiful 3:21
  • 5 Thirsty 3:26
  • 6 Make It Look Good 3:22
  • 7 You’re Mine (Eternal) 3:44
  • 8 You Don’t Know What to Do 4:46
  • 9 Supernatural 4:42
  • 10 Meteorite 3:59
  • 11 Camouflage 4:49
  • 12 Money ($ * / …) 4:57
  • 13 One More Try 6:21
  • 14 Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can’t Give Up Now) 5:38
  • 15 It’s a Wrap 4:08
  • 16 Betcha Gon’ Know 3:54
  • 17 The Art of Letting Go 3:44
  • 18 America the Beautiful 1:48

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