Article: Emancipation Proclamation; Mariah Carey vocalizes with critic Lorraine Ali about the high (and low) notes on her new CD.(Interview)

Byline: LORRAINE ALI

Mariah Carey has a nickname, Mimi, and a new theme--freedom. The singer's eighth album, "The Emancipation of Mimi," is an attempt to leave behind all her baggage (i.e., an oppressive marriage and some commercial failures) and head for the nearest party. The 35-year-old now sings more club-savvy numbers and does it with rap heavyweights like Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Twista. Multitalented producers including Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West keep spirits high.

MARIAH CAREY: Is this one of those things where you attack me, and I have to defend why I made the album the way I did?

LORRAINE ALI: It won't be that vicious. ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!