by Mariah Carey
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“Justin Playin (Dreams)” by Christopher Wallace and Rashad Smith. © 2004 EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI), Big Poppa Music (ASCAP), Justin Combs Publishing Company Inc. (ASCAP), Janice Combs Publishing Inc. (BMI), & Sadiyah’s Music (BMI), all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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“Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise)” written by Mariah Carey, Elton John, Bernard Taupin, and David Morales ©1997 Universal Tunes (ASCAP) on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Universal Songs Of PolyGram Int., Inc. (BMI), on behalf of HST Publishing Ltd., Universal PolyGram Int. Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), on behalf of Rouge Booze, Inc. & EMI Music Publishing LTD (ASCAP), administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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“Crybaby” written by Mariah Carey, Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, Gene Griffin, Timothy Gatling, Calvin Broadus, and Trey Lorenz ©1999 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (BMI), My Own Chit Music (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Donril Music (ASCAP), administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC & Smitty’s Son Productions (SESAC)
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“Loverboy (Remix)” written by Mariah Carey, Larry Blackmon, Thomas Jenkins, Christopher Bridges, Shawntae Harris, Pierre Jones, and Rashawnna Guy © 2001 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Fox Film Music Corporation (BMI), Universal PolyGram Int. Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), on behalf of Universal Music Publishing Int., Universal Songs Of PolyGram Int., Inc. on behalf of Universal Music Publishing Int. B.V., EMI April Music Inc.(ASCAP), Air Control Music (ASCAP), Ludacris Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP), and Thowin’ Tantrums Music (ASCAP), all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC & Rashawnna Guy Music (ASCAP)
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“I Wish You Well” written by Mariah Carey, Mary Ann Tatum, and James Poyser © 2008 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Songs Of Universal, Inc. (BMI) on behalf of itself and Rye Songs, Jajapo Music, Inc. (ASCAP), administered by Songs of Peer, Ltd.
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“My Saving Grace” written by Mariah Carey, Kenneth Crouch, Trevor Lawrence, and Randy Jackson © 2002 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) and Eekobolishasha Soundz (ASCAP), administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC & Dream Merchant 21 (ASCAP), administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
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“Fly Like A Bird” written by Mariah Carey and James Quenton Wright © 2005 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization & James Wright Publisher Designee (ASCAP)
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“Goin’ Up Yonder” written by Walter Hawkins © 1976 Bud John Music (BMI), administered by Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc.
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“Love Story” written by Mariah Carey, Manuel Seal, Jermaine Dupri, and Johnta Austin © 2008 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Universal Music - MGB Songs (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and S.L.A.C.K.A.D. Music & EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP), administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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“Candy Bling” Words and Music by Mariah Carey, Ahmad A. Lewis, Terius Youngdell Nash, Carlos Alexander McKinney, John Theodore Klemmer, and Stefan Kendal Gordy © 2009 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Universal Music Corp. (BMI) on behalf of itself and Ahmad Music, Deep Technology Music (ASCAP) and Remohj Music Co. (BMI), all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC and Intellectual Don (NS), all rights on behalf of Intellectual Don administered by WC Music Corp., Remohj Music (BMI), Bonefish Music (BMI) & Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (BMI), EMI Full Keel Music (ASCAP), and Kendal’s Soul Music (ASCAP), all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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“Through the Rain” written by Mariah Carey and Lionel Adam Cole © 2002 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization & Songs Of Universal, Inc. (BMI) on behalf of Rye Songs
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“Subtle Invitation” written by Mariah Carey, Marcus Aurelius, Irving Lorenzo, Randy Jackson, Kenneth Crouch, Robert Bacon, and Trey Lorenz © 2002 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (BMI), EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP), D J Irv Publishing (BMI), and Eekobolishasha Soundz (ASCAP), all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Dream Merchant 21 (ASCAP), administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, Reservoir Media Music (ASCAP), published by Reservoir Media Management, Inc., ChandLora Music (ASCAP) & Smitty’s Son Productions (SESAC)
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“Faded” written by Mariah Carey, Michael Williams, Marquel Middlebrooks, and Denisia Andrews, © 2014 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Sounds From Eardrummers LLC (ASCAP), administered by WC Music Corp., Marquel Middlebrooks BMI Pub Designee (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), WC Music Corp. (ASCAP), and Eardrummers Entertainment LLC, administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., & BU Music Publishing LLC (SESAC), administered by Kobalt
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“Fantasy” written by Mariah Carey, Tina Weymouth, Christopher Frantz, Steven Stanley, Adrian Belew, and Dave Hall © 1995 Universal Tunes (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Beyondidolization, Universal PolyGram Int. Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), on behalf of Metered Music, Inc., Stone Jam Music (ASCAP) and WC Music Corp. (ASCAP), on behalf of itself and Stone Jam Music, administered by WC Music Corp.
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PHOTOGRAPH CREDITS
All photographs courtesy of the author with the exception of the following:
“Looking in”: courtesy Denis Reggie
“Behind the scenes at a genuine diva moment with the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston”: courtesy Daniel Pearl
“The Two Dresses and Ms. Ross”: New York Daily News Archive/ Getty
“Theater producer Kermit Bloomgarden with Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe with the piano”: photographer/artist: Robert W. Kelley/ Getty
“With the Queen”: photographer/artist: Kevin Mazur/INACTIVE/ Getty
“Backstage ‘moment’ at the World Music Awards in Monaco”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“Backstage in Taipei on the Butterfly tour”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“Me and Kris surviving Glitter”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“Living for my Lagerfeld dress with Rae Rae and Kris”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“Serving a dip with my dear friend Treymond”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“At the Lanesborough hotel in London with Bailey the puppy”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“Alternative ‘Riah’”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“With Luis Miguel, the Latin Elvis”: photographer/artist: Dave Allocca/ Getty
“Bianca after Dark”: courtesy of Kristofer Buckle
“Ms. Carey with President and Mrs. Obama”: Beatrice Moritz Photography
“President Obama making Roe laugh”: photographer/artist: Saul Loeb/ Getty
“Prince helped me on a soul level when I needed it the most”: photographer/artist: Patrick McMullan/ Getty
“With my all-time favorite, Stevie Wonder”: photographer/artist: Paul Morigi/ Getty
“Liron and I having a laugh”: Bill Boatman
“My son, Rocky, in his grandfather Alfred Roy’s car”: courtesy of Bryan Tanaka
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mariah Carey is an American artist of Blac
k and Irish ancestry. She is an award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She has recorded fifteen studio albums and holds numerous industry records, including the most number-one singles of any solo artist in history.
She has received many accolades, honors, and distinctions throughout her career, including the Congressional Award for her charitable work with youth through the Fresh Air Fund’s Camp Mariah. She is an inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Carey remains forever thankful and fiercely loyal to her global family of fans.
Ms. Carey is the mother of two children, Moroccan and Monroe. You can sign up for email updates here.
About Michaela angela Davis
Michaela angela Davis is an award-winning writer, image activist, producer, and cultural commentator. She is a veteran fashion, beauty, and culture editor with a particular focus on elevating stories about Black women’s identity and culture.
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CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Dedication
Epigraph
Preface
Part I
Wayward Child
An Intention
Existence
Close My Eyes
There Can be Miracles
When Christmas Comes
The Father and the Sun
Coloring Outside the Lines
Hodel
Light of My Life
Dandelion Tea
Detangled and Swept Away
A Girl’s Best Friend
Part II
Sing. Sing.
A Prelude to Sing Sing
Alone in Love
Make it Happen
Cherchez La Femme
Princess. Prisoner.
A Family
My Big Fat Sony Wedding (And Little Skinny Honeymoon)
Thanksgiving is Cancelled!
Fantasy
One Summer Night, We Ran Away for a While …
Side Effects
The Man From Kalamazoo
Shook Ones
The Last Show at Sing Sing
Just Like Honey
A Visit to the President
Part III
All That Glitters
Firecracker
Resting in Pieces
Calamity and Dog Hair
Broken Down
Part IV
Emancipation
My Cousin Vinny
The Latin Elvis
The Emancipation of Me
The Father and the Sunset
Precious
Divas
A Little Bit about a Few Good Men
Dem Babies
Snow Globe of Joy
Epilogue
Photographs
Acknowledgments
Song Credits
Photograph Credits
About the Author
Copyright
THE MEANING OF MARIAH CAREY. Copyright © 2020 by Mariah Carey. All rights reserved. For information, address Henry Holt and Co., 120 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10271.
www.henryholt.com
Cover design by Karen Horton
Cover photograph © Ruven Afanador
The Library of Congress has cataloged the print edition as follows:
Names: Carey, Mariah, author. | Davis, Michaela Angela, 1964–
Title: The meaning of Mariah Carey / Mariah Carey with Michaela Angela Davis.
Description: First edition. | New York: Andy Cohen Books, 2020.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020020198 (print) | LCCN 2020020199 (ebook) | ISBN 9781250164681 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781250164698 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Carey, Mariah. | Singers—United States—Biography. | LCGFT: Autobiographies.
Classification: LCC ML420.C2555 A3 2020 (print) | LCC ML420.C2555 (ebook) | DDC 782.42164092 [B]—dc23
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