Ahead of it’s November release, the cover of Mariah Carey‘s ‘Merry Christmas II You’ LP has been unveiled. The former chart-topper will no doubt be pinning her hopes on the project being a success, after a string of commercial disasters (see: ‘E-MC2’ singles, ‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’, ‘Angel’s Advocate’).
In any case, check out the official press release for the album below, which reveals it’s lead single, the re-recording of an old favoruite, and more…
As autumn leaves begin to fall, international superstar Mariah Carey puts the finishing touches on MERRY CHRISTMAS II YOU, her second career album of holiday tunes, arriving November 2nd on the Island Def Jam Music Group. Highlighting the long-awaited new album is a brand new recording of Mariah’s all-time standard, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
In addition to traditional yuletide fare – “The First Noel,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “O Come All Ye Faithful” and more – MERRY CHRISTMAS II YOU also contains four original songs composed by Mariah, including the new single, “Oh Santa,” and many more surprises for the fans. Producers on the new album include American Idol’s Randy Jackson, multi-platinum hit-making producer Jermaine Dupri, James Poyser (acclaimed producer for Aretha Franklin, The Roots, Lauryn Hill and more), and five-time Oscar nominee and Grammy/Tony/Emmy award winning composer Marc Shaiman. {Source}
What with her new ‘voice’ and everything, it sure will be interesting to hear Ms. Carey-Cannon’s updated version of ‘All I Want For Christmas’ (which I personally feel she should have left all the way alone). Still, can’t knock ol’ MiMi’s hustle; she’s really trying to rejuvenate her career – which has undeniably hit the skids as of late. Will no doubt keep a watchful eye on how this all plays out…