Carey Notches 17th No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart with “You’re Mine (Eternal)”

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Mariah Carey has plenty of reason to dance…

The 44-year-old half-Venezuelan American singer-songwriter has notched her 17th No. 1 on Billboard‘s Dance Club Songs chart with her single “You’re Mine (Eternal).”

Carey first topped the chart on her first try, with “Someday” back in 1991.

She tallied her most recent chart-topper with her last charted title, “Triumphant (Get ‘Em),” in October 2012.

“Mine” reached the Dance Club Songs summit with a little help from remixers Fedde Le Grand, Chus and Ceballos, Gregor Salto and Funkin Matt, and Riddler, among others.

The new leader previews Carey’s forthcoming first studio album in five years.

Carey, the soloist with the most No. 1s (18) in the Billboard Hot 100‘s history, says in the current Billboard cover story that she “wanted [the new set] to be something I could be proud of, whether it’s like, ‘Yay, No. 1 song!,’ and this and that. However things end up happening, we’ve all worked so hard. The true lambily [her family of hardcore fans] have all worked so hard to break all these Billboard records, and to have this incredible experience with me, that I want them to have this almost as a gift.”

Dating to the Dance Club Songs chart’s Aug. 28, 1976, inception as a national survey, Carey moves up among the artists with the most No. 1s.

Here’s a look at the acts with the list’s most leaders:

43, Madonna
22, Rihanna
19, Beyonce
19, Janet Jackson
17, Mariah Carey
16, Kristine W
15, Donna Summer
14, Jennifer Lopez
13, Lady Gaga
13, Whitney Houston
13, Katy Perry
12, Enrique Iglesias

Carey to Release New Single on Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

It’ll be an extra-special Valentine’s Day for Mariah Carey fans…

The 43-year-old half-Venezuelan American Grammy-winning singer’s new single will arrive on February 14.

Carey made the announcement on New Year’s Eve, during her performance on New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly. The title of the track is currently unknown.

Carey has also revealed that her long-delayed album, The Art of Letting Go, will be released in the very near future.

“The album is coming this spring,” she told the audience at the event. “New single, Valentine’s Day.”

Originally slated to be released last July, the album was postponed because Carey still wanted to add some good songs.

“I’d rather not exclude meaningful songs. I want to give you this album as it’s meant to be heard,” she said in June.

The Art of Letting Go will include “Triumphant (Get ‘Em),” which was released back in 2012, lead single “#Beautiful” which features a guest appearance from Miguel, and title track “The Art of Letting Go” which premiered on Carey’s Facebook page in November.

Carey Earns Her 16th No. 1 Song on Billboard’s Dance Chart

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a Sweet Sixteen for Mariah Carey…

The 42-year-old part-Venezuelan singer is celebrating her sixteenth No. 1 track on Billboard’s Dance Club/Play Songs chart, as her latest single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)” climbs to the top of the summit.

The new American Idol judge, aided by remixes of the original track, leaps 2-1 on the survey to be released on Billboard.com next Thursday (October 18).

It’s her first leader in more than three years, since “Obsessed” topped the chart the week of October 3, 2009.

With 16 No. 1s, Carey ties Kristine W for fifth-place among artists with the most leaders in the list’s 36-year history. Madonna leads the pack with 43 No. 1s, followed by Janet Jackson (19) and Beyonce and Rihanna (18 each).

On the overall Billboard Hot 100, Carey has notched 18 No. 1s, the most among women and the second-most among all artists after the Beatles‘ 20.

Here is a recap of Carey’s sweet 16 Dance/Club Play Songs to reach No. 1.

Title, Chart Date Reached No. 1

“Someday,” March 16, 1991
“Emotions,” Nov. 30, 1991
“Dreamlover,” Oct. 16, 1993
“Anytime You Need a Friend,” Aug. 27, 1994
“Fantasy,” Oct. 21, 1995 (three weeks at No. 1)
“Honey,” Oct, 18, 1997
“I Still Believe,” April 10, 1999
“Through the Rain,” Feb. 8, 2003
“It’s Like That,” May 21, 2005
“We Belong Together,” Aug. 6, 2005
“Don’t Forget About Us,” Jan. 21, 2006
“Say Somethin’ “ (featuring Snoop Dogg), May 27, 2006
“Touch My Body,” May 10, 2008
“I Stay in Love,” Feb. 14, 2009
“Obsessed,” Oct. 3, 2009
“Triumphant (Get ‘Em),” Oct. 27 2012

Carey to Perform on the NFL Kickoff 2012 Special

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Mariah Carey’s ready for some football…

The 42-year-old part-Venezuelan singer and new American Idol judge will take part in an hour-long pre-game show as part of the 2012 NFL kickoff.

Carey’s performance is part of a special event for the National Football League to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NFL Kickoff event, as well as a way to honor the reigning Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants.

Carey, along with Gwen Stefani’s No Doubt, will perform at 30 Rockefeller Center on an outdoor stage constructed specifically for the event.

Carey, who has18 No. 1 singles on the Billboard charts, will perform five songs, including her latest single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)” off her upcoming album that is being released sometime next year.

Last week Carey took to her Twitter account to ask her fans what other songs they’d like to hear. “…I’m doing 5 songs at the NFL show.. What do you reaaally wanna hear FOR THE NOSTALGIA!!!!”

No word yet on which songs Carey has selected from all her fan picks.

The NBC/NFL network special will be broadcast on Wednesday, September 5 from 7:30-8:30 pm ET. The special precedes the NFL kickoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.

Carey Releases “Triumphant (Get ‘Em) Music Video

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Mariah Carey is a boxy lady…

The 42-year-old part-Venezuelan American diva and new American Idol judge has just released the music video for her latest single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em).”

In the clip, which includes appearances by rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill, Carey takes to the boxing ring while dressed to the nines.

Carey forms part of rapper Meek Mill’s entourage, who’s playing the boxer at the center of the action. Rick Ross is serves as a member of the boxer’s crew.

But Carey’s most memorable moment comes when she appears as a boxing ring girl and holds up the cards announcing the rounds in the match.

Carey Releases Full Version of Her New Single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)”

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Newly appointed American Idol judge Mariah Carey is officially back in the music game…

The 42-year-old part-Venezuelan American songstress—who could experience a massive Jennifer Lopez-like comeback in the next year now that she’ll be sitting at the judges table on Fox’s singing competition series—has released the full version of her brand new single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em).”

The track, which features Rick Ross and Meek Mill, has Carey singing positive inspiration. “Can’t fall down, stay triumphant, keep on living/ Stay on your toes/ Get off the ropes/ Don’t let ’em ever count you out/ Realize all things are possible/ In your heart who’s the greatest/ Reach for the stars, be all that you are,” she sings in the chorus.

“Working with Ross and Meek on the same record was incredible,” said Carey on a conference call Thursday. “Obviously Ross is a star and everybody loves him. I’m a fan of his music. I really, really wanted to work with him.”

She continued singing praises for both Ross and Meek, “I love the tone of his voice. I think the contrast of his voice and mine would be something special. I always like to do collaborations that people might think are different. Meek adds an excitement, a newness to the record that is pretty rare right now.”

Brian Michael Cox, who co-wrote and co-produced the single along with Carey and Jermaine Dupri, told MTV, “This song is kind of inspirational. It’s close to her heart, and I think her fans are going to really, really be emotionally attached to this song.”

Cox adds, “I expect that this record’s going to be a huge record. I expect that this is going to be one of her bigger albums.”

“Triumphant” will be featured on Carey’s upcoming album, which is still untitled.

“I’m collaborating with a lot of my favorite people but the main thing is [that] I’m not trying to follow any particular trend,” said Carey about her highly anticipated new album. “I want it to be well received. I want to stay true to myself and the music that I love and make the fans happy.”

Carey Reveals Artwork for Upcoming Single

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Shortly before confirming she’d be sitting at the judges table on American Idol next season, Mariah Carey announced that she was hard at work on a new album and would be releasing a new track…

The 42-year-old part-Venezuelan American songstress, who will reportedly earn $18 million for her new Idol gig, had already revealed the title of the album’s first track: “Triumphant (Get ‘Em).”

And, on Monday, Carey took to her Facebook page to reveal the cover art for her upcoming song, which seems to mirror the artwork of several previous Mariah songs.

Carey announced that the new single will debut this Thursday, August 2.

Carey’s Next Single: “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)”

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Mariah Carey is celebrating her latest triumph… some highly anticipated new music.

The 42-year-old part-Venezuelan American singer, rumored to be the top contended to replace Jennifer Lopez on American Idol, has announced that her latest single will be coming out this summer.

“So I can finally announce to you that my new single is coming out early August! It’s called TRIUMPHANT (Get ‘Em) ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill,” tweeted the Grammy-winning singer on Saturday.

Carey also hinted that the new single could have inspirational lyrics, much like her other popular songs like “Hero.” In a separate tweet, she said, “I wrote TRIUMPHANT when I was going through a difficult time & it helped me get through it. When u hear it, pay attention 2 the lyrics.”

Carey, who will receive the BMI Icon award later this year, co-wrote and co-produced the new single with Jermaine Dupri and Brian Michael Cox, who also worked with her on her singles “Shake It Off” and “Don’t Forget About Us.”

The new single reportedly is a part of the summer treat that the star announced in June through Twitter. She previously teased that she had been “mixing up some concoctions.” She ended the message with the hashtag “MCSummer2012,” the same tag seen on her “Stay Triumphant” note.

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