Celeb News: Mariah Carey talks about "Triumphant" and upcoming album

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Three years after the release of her last non-holiday full-length opus, "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel," Mariah Carey returns with her first single, "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" featuring Rick Ross and Meek Mill.

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"Working with Ross and Meek on the same record was incredible," Mariah Carey told media on a conference call today (August 2). "Obviously Ross is a star and everybody loves him. I'm a fan of his music. I really, really wanted to work with him. 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," Mariah continued.

"Triumphant," which Randy Jackson chimed in to say is "inspirational," is the first single off Mariah's 14th studio album. The singer touched on the untitled album while on the call. "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," she said. "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."

Mariah also spoke on how she felt of the current state of R&B and its mainstream cross-over, saying "It would be incredible if we can bring back the days where R&B songs didn't have to cross over. It makes me sad that there are so many talented R&B artists that don't get the chance that they should."
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Source: Billboard

SaDaré

Aww @ MC being sad about the current state of R&B

... Well I understand where she coming from. At least she sticking to her guns. The song might grow me sooner or later. I just loathe Meek Millz.

iamstrong

I need Walter Afanasieff ballads Mimi

Also, I'm sad that the Westlife and MC duet from 3 years ago will never see the light of days

TheAqua

King of R&B

I like Mariah and I understand what she coming from but that song shouldn't be her first single at all. Mariah could so much better than this and it cute that she want to bring R&B back in the game but she not going to do it with this song sorry.

ABEL-o-matic

Mariah always saying the truth.

RatedG²

Stay triumphant Mariah

. You'll save and transform R&B once again like you've done before

Siya

Mariah

ABEL-o-matic

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Originally posted by King of R&B

I like Mariah and I understand what she coming from but that song shouldn't be her first single at all. Mariah could so much better than this and it cute that she want to bring R&B back in the game but she not going to do it with this song sorry.

She stated she wants to do the music she wants.

She's not here for more success. She's got nothing left to prove after 23 years.

skyler

she always speaking the truth

skyler

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Originally posted by King of R&B

I like Mariah and I understand what she coming from but that song shouldn't be her first single at all. Mariah could so much better than this and it cute that she want to bring R&B back in the game but she not going to do it with this song sorry.

she's releasing music she wants to release. she has nothing to prove anymore

King of R&B

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Originally posted by ABEL

She stated she wants to do the music she wants.

She's not here for more success. She's got nothing left to prove after 23 years.

OK but the this song is not Mariah best. I believe she could do better than this.

TheAqua

MIMI is no sellout.She's a BOSS and does what she wants. MC has always been a trendsetter....when will your fave???

King of R&B

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Originally posted by skyler

she's releasing music she wants to release. she has nothing to prove anymore

But this song is not her best. I know Mariah could do way better and I hope her second single will be greater than that first single.

TheAqua

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Originally posted by King of R&B

OK but the this song is not Mariah best. I believe she could do better than this.

Doesn't have to be to you.What really matters is Mariah put her all in it.Its. dedicated to her life struggles and her husband. Its also for the fans(Lambs)

Don't you know if MC wanted a sure fire generic #1 she could have EASILY cooked one up.

King of R&B

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Originally posted by TheAqua

Doesn't have to be to you.What really matters is Mariah put her all in it.Its. dedicated to her life struggles and her husband. Its also for the fans(Lambs)

Don't you know if MC wanted a sure fire generic #1 she could have EASILY cooked one up.

Y'all don't get what I'm saying because I'm clearly not even talking about success, #1 , Billboard Hot 100 or nothing that deal with number at all. I was clearly talking about the song itself. I don't think this song is good because Mariah Carey could done BETTER.

That about it.

DILF $

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Originally posted by ABEL

She stated she wants to do the music she wants.

She's not here for more success. She's got nothing left to prove after 23 years.

Exactly.

GoodMusicLover

Is it me or does it feel more like Rick Ross and Meek Mills feat. Mariah? Couldn't she have given herself a bigger part, especially since this is the lead single of her new album?

Maybe my expectations were too high, but I'm not gonna lie I'm a little disappointed. I hope it grows on me.

simon

This is a case where her actions needs to speak louder than her words because this song is NOT it.

Rico Shameless v2

She also says she wants it to be received well. I understand not having anything to prove anymore, but that doesn't mean you release embarrassing material.