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Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak teamed up for a new duet, “Play This Song.” The single served as a preview for the forthcoming album, which will plunge within just two days. The very announcement opened a bottle of excitement among fans, who complimented the retro R&B vibes as well as the chemistry between the artists.
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La diva de la canción put an announcement out with a relatively simple yet whimsical opener pointing out the writer and the release. A clip was circulated on the web showing a few seconds of that smooth artsy melody that caused many to instantly think of early 2000s R&B. This single continues what has been promotion for the long-awaited project dubbed, “#HereForItAll.”
Fast reactions poured in, making the post go viral. One participant set the tone by stating, “I’m loving this album already!!” The comment was met with multiple agreeances, confirming the excitement in-store for the full album. Another person pointed out the musical direction, gushing, “The R&B is baaaaack !!” This surely struck home for most who took that track as a declaration of the return of a beloved sound in Mariah‘s vast catalog.
The association of Anderson .Paak was hotly debated. One fan was loud in his proclamation: “Anderson is bringing the old Mariah back much respect to him,” crediting both the producer and the performer for the way he shaped the track. It was generally regarded as an excellent coming together of minds. Another wittily referred to them as “The Hand Holding Club President & Vice President,” an allusion to their chemistry.
Some entries saw a bit of dirt and grime on Carey’s spectacular spotlight. This one was very descriptive: “This music is grown and sexy….. This is The Mariah Carey. Voice is smooth, pen on point, and melodies locked in. Her musicality remains unrivaled.” The same fan even cited a quote from Angela Bassett calling Carey the “Valedictorian of Divas,” thereby sparking a short international discussion regarding the honorary title. This recognition is a fitting honor for her career.
This track had virtually everyone getting down to groove movements. One musician shouted, “The hips are swaying,” another said, “Alright now! Its got me moving!” An amused reply said they were imagining themselves saying “aaaaayyye” while vibing to the beat.
Among the dozens of celebratory comments was one wrapped in a somber tone: “Oh I know this album boutta make me feel better. I lost my mommy a week ago and I need some uplifting as much as possible.” This vulnerable moment was shared again by scores of people who offered condolences and a shoulder to lean on-the manifestations of how music tends to heal during trials.
The excitement was shared by non-English-speaking fans. One Portuguese comment, translated into English, read, “I already know this will be one of the best on the album,” with many agreeing along the thread. An internationally popular shout-out called for a feature with Bruno Mars, while another stated, “So faltou o Bruno Mars ai” (“Only Bruno Mars was missing”). The thought sparked a mini-discussion with fans feverishly imagining a remix.
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The reaction emanates a gush of faithful freaks from giddily thrilled with this new musical direction. The meeting of legendary vocals of Mariah CareyandAnderson .Paak’s modern production is bubbling with buzz and high stakes for the main album release. Also, the buzz atop the post confirms that Carey still holds sway over generational-to-generation-format-crossing audience engagement magic. The release of “Play This Song” was used to tone up the hype for an album that promises to be worthy of her scoring. In a recent reflection on her career, she discussed her iconic visuals. The news even sparked a fun reunion moment with a famous fan.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
