Confirmed: Mariah Carey's upcoming new single 'Almost Home' will be available at iTunes Australia on Friday February 22nd (only a few days after the US).
Great news! 2DayFM in Sydney have also confirmed that the song is released to Australian radio on Wednesday February 20th (telling us they will be playing it instantly): bit.ly/UAdbIK
* The song is featured in Disney's big-budget blockbuster 'Oz the
Great and Powerful'
* Mariah describes it as a "feel-good record".
* It was co-written and co-produced by Stargate, who previously
worked with Mariah on "Bye Bye" and "I'm That Chick" in 2008.
More recently, they have also produced hits such as
'Diamonds' (Rihanna), 'R.I.P' (Rita Ora) and 'Let Me Love You' (Ne-Yo).
* One of the co-writers, Simone Porter said the following on Twitter:
"It's epic, inspiring and from the heart. Mariah sounds incredible! I
think you're going to love it!".
* Porter also described the song as more mid-tempo with power.
* The song will be released to iTunes Australia on Friday February
22nd (see previous post).
* The video has already been shot & was directed by David
LaChapelle. He also directed Mariah in 'Loverboy'.
* LaChapelle has a long history with Mariah - this photo collage
shows some of what they've shot together.
B. Scott @lovebscott
listening.... to NEW @MariahCarey..... SING MY MIMI!!!
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