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Good news for Ne-Yo, bad news for Mariah
Published Thursday, Jun 26 2008, 17:15 BST | By Nick Levine | 17 comments
We reckon this is a good thing. Ne-Yo may try a bit too hard to remind us he's a Michael Jackson fan in the 'Closer' video, but the song itself is a first-rate piece of urban disco - easily Ne-Yo's most interesting single to date.
While champagne corks are popping at the Ne-Yo residence, vases will be flying at Mariah Carey Towers. The second single from her E=MC2 album, 'Bye Bye', is shaping up to be an almighty flop, with its final chart position likely to fall somewhere been 25 and 30. Only one of Mariah's post-Glitter singles has charted this low: 'Say Somethin', which at least had the excuse of being the fifth single from its album.
Nevertheless, Mariah fans can console themselves with this thought: the 'Bye Bye' blunder should persuade her to choose more adventurous singles in the future. She's plumped for 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time', a safe-but-classy midtempo number, as E=MC2's third single, but maybe we could have 'Migrate', the album's Danja-produced club tune, after that?
Do you want Ne-Yo to reach No.1? Are you disappointed that Mariah is flopping? Use the space below to have your say.
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T_man London, on July 2nd, 2008
The Fact Of The Matter Is This: The Timing For Bye Bye Was Very Bad It was released whilst Touch My Body Was Still in The Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Secondly, Bye Bye was released to radio and digital retailers at the same time in the US which is quite unusual - most US singles get at least a months worth of airplay befor being released to digital retailers. Although Bye Bye may not be the strongest of single choices, it could still have achieved at least top 10 status if the release was planned more carefully
The Fact Of The Matter Is This: The Timing For Bye Bye Was Very Bad It was released whilst Touch My Body Was Still in The Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten Secondly, Bye Bye was released to radio and digital retailers at the same time in the US which is quite unusual - most US singles get at least a months worth of airplay befor being released to digital retailers. Although Bye Bye may not be the strongest of single choices, it could still have achieved at least top 10 status if the release was planned more carefully
Fluff, UK, on July 2nd, 2008
I dnt know y mariah is floppin cause i love her song touch my body and the music video is so funny!!!
I dnt know y mariah is floppin cause i love her song touch my body and the music video is so funny!!!
Ronan,Yangon, on July 2nd, 2008
i'm disappointed MC is flopping.She can create good songs but she follows the success of "We belong together".Pop songs could always top the charts and stay long.She should know that.She should release songs like"Can't let go",or "Hero".I'm not pushing her back to '90s but it's true that these songs are all time fave.
i'm disappointed MC is flopping.She can create good songs but she follows the success of "We belong together".Pop songs could always top the charts and stay long.She should know that.She should release songs like"Can't let go",or "Hero".I'm not pushing her back to '90s but it's true that these songs are all time fave.
Anna, London, on June 28th, 2008
Mariahs bye bye was amazing, but was left so long on airplay and stuff, i heard the song like when her album came out, and it was rumored to be her 2nd single then so am sure people heard it so much before she OFFICIALY said 'bye bye' was her new song. thats probs why it dint do so well :S
Mariahs bye bye was amazing, but was left so long on airplay and stuff, i heard the song like when her album came out, and it was rumored to be her 2nd single then so am sure people heard it so much before she OFFICIALY said 'bye bye' was her new song. thats probs why it dint do so well :S
Ella, Essex, on June 28th, 2008
This has made my decade, Mariah maybe fizzling out! I maybe getting my hopes up, but I don't care, there's light at the end of the tunnel.
This has made my decade, Mariah maybe fizzling out! I maybe getting my hopes up, but I don't care, there's light at the end of the tunnel.
AJ, Reading, on June 28th, 2008
Dozza, the only things she's dominating is that new husband of hers... and that'll be all over in 6 months! Bye Bye Mariah!!! Migrate from the music business... Touch your own body... we've no idea where its been! :oP
Dozza, the only things she's dominating is that new husband of hers... and that'll be all over in 6 months! Bye Bye Mariah!!! Migrate from the music business... Touch your own body... we've no idea where its been! :oP
Dozza, on June 27th, 2008
hi I think Mariah has had to much going on at the same time as her album release. As someone stated before the timing of bye bye was not the best. Though we all want Mariah to be the old Mariah though will that still sell? I think loving u long time will go better this time round. And she has come along way since glitter and will continue to dominate
hi I think Mariah has had to much going on at the same time as her album release. As someone stated before the timing of bye bye was not the best. Though we all want Mariah to be the old Mariah though will that still sell? I think loving u long time will go better this time round. And she has come along way since glitter and will continue to dominate
Divalondonq, on June 27th, 2008
she being too safe. she shoudl release migrate. it is a def no1. then she should release i stay in love which is one of the best tracks on e=mc2. then maybe cruise control and then close the album off with for the record which is a song for her fans.
she being too safe. she shoudl release migrate. it is a def no1. then she should release i stay in love which is one of the best tracks on e=mc2. then maybe cruise control and then close the album off with for the record which is a song for her fans.
Leila, Liverpool, on June 27th, 2008
As a big Mariah fan, I thought she would be back with an Album as good as Mimi, but I haven't even bought the latest album after hearing the first 2 songs that have been released. She's playing the safe card of copying the method from Mimi - release a dancy song, and then a ballad (a la - "it's like that" and then "we belong together") but this time it doesn't work. Back to the drawing board Mariah!!!
As a big Mariah fan, I thought she would be back with an Album as good as Mimi, but I haven't even bought the latest album after hearing the first 2 songs that have been released. She's playing the safe card of copying the method from Mimi - release a dancy song, and then a ballad (a la - "it's like that" and then "we belong together") but this time it doesn't work. Back to the drawing board Mariah!!!
David. Ireland, on June 27th, 2008
Like Mariah. I agree she is playing it safe. Too safe. There are so many other songs she has to chose from, in her album. Her management need to sit down and discuss things.
Like Mariah. I agree she is playing it safe. Too safe. There are so many other songs she has to chose from, in her album. Her management need to sit down and discuss things.
Ben, Houghton, on June 27th, 2008
i think Ne-Yo should reach no.1 because he's only had one no.1 so it would be nice to have a second n0.1 and it's a great song on the other hand i'm dissapointed in Mariah, her new songs are bland and weak, what happened to the voice and artist who sang "HERO", "WITHOUT YOU" or "ALL I WANT FOR X-MAS IS YOU"
i think Ne-Yo should reach no.1 because he's only had one no.1 so it would be nice to have a second n0.1 and it's a great song on the other hand i'm dissapointed in Mariah, her new songs are bland and weak, what happened to the voice and artist who sang "HERO", "WITHOUT YOU" or "ALL I WANT FOR X-MAS IS YOU"
Ben Rigsby, on June 26th, 2008
No I don't wnat Ne-Yo @ No.1! Closer Is rubbish & annoying!
No I don't wnat Ne-Yo @ No.1! Closer Is rubbish & annoying!
NAUGHTYNICK, MANCHESTER, on June 26th, 2008
get that mariah out of the charts!!
get that mariah out of the charts!!
Carl, Manchester, on June 26th, 2008
How is "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" from E=MC2 another ballad? There were rumours that Love Story (Which may be the song referred to) would be the choice but Mariah has stated in Japan that it will be IBLULT feat. T.I, and the video has already been filmed. This is great because it's a brilliant song and should hopefully get into at least the top 10!
How is "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" from E=MC2 another ballad? There were rumours that Love Story (Which may be the song referred to) would be the choice but Mariah has stated in Japan that it will be IBLULT feat. T.I, and the video has already been filmed. This is great because it's a brilliant song and should hopefully get into at least the top 10!
Kathy B. Chicago, on June 26th, 2008
I think the timing for Mariah's Bye Bye single was off. If this was anytime but the Summertime season I think it would have hit at least top 10 if it didn't go to #1. Summertime = Fast uptempo club songs. Her next song is supposed to be Lovin' U Long Time w/ T.I. I think this will do far better.
I think the timing for Mariah's Bye Bye single was off. If this was anytime but the Summertime season I think it would have hit at least top 10 if it didn't go to #1. Summertime = Fast uptempo club songs. Her next song is supposed to be Lovin' U Long Time w/ T.I. I think this will do far better.
AJ, Reading, on June 26th, 2008
Mariah always plays it safe.... Most of us had had enough of her 10 years ago, but she keeps bombarding us with this boring drivel... Give it up Mariah, the duet with Westlife finished you off years ago!! Like the Ne-yo song... much better than any drivel from Coldplay - another bunch who play it safe!!
Mariah always plays it safe.... Most of us had had enough of her 10 years ago, but she keeps bombarding us with this boring drivel... Give it up Mariah, the duet with Westlife finished you off years ago!! Like the Ne-yo song... much better than any drivel from Coldplay - another bunch who play it safe!!
Ehm,ehm... What about Migrate and Side effects??!!! Mariah, you'd be silly not to release these. If she wanted to release a ballad so much, why not try For the record. I think it's catchy.