Mariah Carey Announces Release Date, Tracklist For '#1 To Infinity'

April 13, 2015

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6531609/mariah-carey-release-date-tracklist-1-to-infinity

After releasing the album artwork for Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity, a comprehensive greatest-hits package compiling all 18 of her Billboard No. 1s,Mariah Carey has confirmed its release date.

Due May 18 on Epic Records / Columbia Records/Sony Legacy, Infinity reunites Carey with Epic chairman-CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid, who helped spearhead Carey's mid-2000's comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi as then-chairman of Island Def Jam Records. In addition to Carey's 15 Sony No. 1's and three Universal No. 1's, the album will include one brand-new selection, title track "Infinity." The song will premiere globally on April 27 via all digital services, as well as a video directed by Carey's longtime collaborator Brett Ratner. Carey is also expected to host a kick-off event for her upcoming Caesars Palace residency in Las Vegas on April 27, with more details to be announced shortly.

Mariah Carey Reveals Cover Art for '#1 To Infinity' Album

"I couldn't be more thrilled to be back together again with Mariah," says Reid in a statement. "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."

Infinity is the first release in a multi-album deal with Epic, which Carey signedearlier this year. Carey will perform all 18 No. 1s for the first time ever as part of her residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and is expected to pepper fan-favorite album cuts and previously never-performed tracks into each set as well. The first 18 confirmed 2015 performances are May 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24; and July 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26. Tickets are available at:thecolosseum.com or axs.com.

Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity Tracklist:
(Includes weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100)

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)