Mariah Carey moves to Epic Records
Multi-platinum global superstar Mariah Carey has been signed to an exclusive contract with Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment; it was announced today by Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, Chairman and CEO, Epic Records.
Mariah now returns to Sony Music where her hit making career began, with a history-making string of 18 Hot 100 #1 hits that made her the best-selling female artist of all time.
"I couldn’t be more thrilled to be back together again with Mariah," said Mr Reid. "There is really no one who comes close to Mariah as both a songwriter and a singer, and as the world knows, her vocal range is legendary and truly incomparable. Her music is indelibly etched into our culture, and she’s shattered so many chart records that she’s now firmly entrenched in the history books. With a fierce and loyal fan base that covers every corner of the globe, I have no doubt Mariah will do it again."
Mariah’s first album release with the record will be Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity, arriving in stores May 19th. For the first time ever, one career-spanning chronological collection will gather all 18 of her Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Included as the final track on the collection is Mariah’s breathtaking new single, Infinity (co-written and produced by Mariah).
(Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity album cover art, courtesy of Epic Records/Sony)
Monday, April 27th marks the global premiere of both new single Infinity and the stunning Brett Ratner-lensed accompanying video. That same day, Mariah has a spectacular kick-off event planned in Las Vegas to celebrate her upcoming Caesars Palace Vegas Residency.
The #1 chart hits on Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity, range from hits such as Vision of Love, Love Takes Time to We Belong Together – which sat at number #1 for 14 weeks, the second longest running #1 in U.S. chart history second only to Mariah’s own One Sweet Day featuring Boyz II Men, 16 weeks at #1 in 1995.
Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity track list:
(NOTE: All tracks featured on the album were #1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart)
1. “Vision of Love” (4 weeks, 1990)
2. “Love Takes Time” (3 weeks, 1990)
3. “Someday” (MTV Unplugged version) (2 weeks, 1991)
4. “I Don’t Wanna Cry” (2 weeks, 1991)
5. “Emotions” (3 weeks, 1991)
6. “I’ll Be There” (featuring Trey Lorenz) (2 weeks, 1992)
7. “Dreamlover” (8 weeks, 1993)
8. “Hero” (4 weeks, 1993)
9. “Fantasy” (Bad Boy Fantasy featuring O.D.B.) (8 weeks, 1995)
10. “One Sweet Day” (featuring Boyz II Men) (16 weeks,1995-1996)
11. “Always Be My Baby” (2 weeks, 1996)
12. “Honey” (3 weeks, 1997)
13. “My All” (1 week, 1998)
14. “Heartbreaker” (featuring Jay-Z) (2 weeks, 1999)
15. “Thank God I Found You” (featuring Joe & 98 Degrees) (1 week, 2000)
16. “We Belong Together” (14 weeks, 2005)
17. “Don’t Forget About Us” (2 weeks, 2005)
18. “Touch My Body” (2 weeks, 2008)
19. “Infinity” (2015)
