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Snap judgment: Mariah Carey's new single, 'Touch My Body'

Feb 12, 2008, 06:32 PM | by Leah Greenblatt

Categories: Download This, Music, Snap Judgment

Touchmybody_l You've waited so patiently, Mariah Carey fans; nearly three years since the release of 2005's The Emancipation of Mimi. Behold, then, the Mariah Motherlode: Not only was her upcoming album's title released today (it's E=MC², physics fans!), but a sneak peak at a new track dropped online; listen here.

It's not a bad mid-tempo jam — sunny, flirty, and syncopated just the way Mimi likes it; basically, classic Carey. But allow us to offer one quibble: What the eff is going with this recent Diva Cougar Complex? Janet just dropped an album full of bathroom-wall come-ons, and now Mariah, who used to be all, "I had a vision of love,"  is cutting straight to "TOUCH MY MONKEY! TOUCH IT!" Are we being overly Amish here, or would it be nice to retain a little mystery? Your comment board awaits!


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marie boden Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 11:59 AM EST

mariah is the best you wont find a voice like her she is fabulous and she rocks my world with her music goooo mariah

marie boden Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST

mariah is one of the kind you wont find a voice like her she is just fabulous and she rocks my world with her music gooo mariah

paige Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 02:19 PM EST

mariah sucks

Trevon Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 04:26 PM EST

She didn't jump straight from "vision of love" to "touch my body". And the whole "touch my monkey" thing isn't cute. She has been making mid-tempo, sexy songs for a good while now. And for the record... this song is hot and now her 18th #1! Great job Mariah.

Dabbie Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 02:56 AM EST

We get it.she is hot but please she should try some cloths on.no offends mariah,its the truth.as for d single 'touch my body',i think its ok.nothing 2 be wowed about.

james Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 09:00 AM EST

I love Mariah's music from the very first album she had. There can be only one and its Mariah Carey. Janet has nothing on her. I can't go to sleep without playing it over and over!

jayson Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 05:29 PM EST

this is definately one of the catchiest songs shes ever done. Im not a huge mariah fan, but this joint is hot and sexy just like mariah herself. love this song!!

marbeline Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

call it what you want to call it I like MC And I host a morning radio show abd let me tell you is the most request song in my morning show!!

marbeline Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

call it what you want to call it I like MC And I host a morning radio show abd let me tell you is the most request song in my morning show!!

Mena Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 11:05 AM EST

Not feeling this at all!! I like Mariah and loved her pre-naked days.. But it just seems she's trying too hard to be sexy, seen and heard..

Kim Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 10:19 AM EST

MARIAH IS HOT......LOVE THE NEW SONG.....CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM.......TO THE HATERS.......U KNOW WHERE U CAN STICK IT.....

Carmela Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 07:21 AM EST

This song is sooooo Hot... No one can touch The MARIAH... she is hot and this song says what alot of us women cannot say!

Ricky Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

For all of you HATERS, feel so bad because no matter how much energy you spend bashing her, she got her ways. Leave her Alone!!!! She made history and nobody can't take that away from her. Hot song(#18 #1) , will surpass Elvis

minimouse Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 01:46 PM EST

Well I Love the Song..I can understand why people say it mite not Be a no 1..Cos it doesnt cater 4 all,Bt I can imagine singin along 2 it in the clubs;-D(Bt I do hope it does well) Annnd as for all this dressin down talk..Nowayy!Mariah Got it So She shud defo Flaunt It..Livess too Short!She's a beautiful Woman N age aint an issue. Lovess 2 Mariah
Xxxx

Hugh Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 01:22 PM EST

this song is hot!a classic mariah song.
doesnt matter if it becomes #1 single.
love it thats it.

ander Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 12:16 PM EST

Love it, love it, love it! Catchy tune.

Nico Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 11:50 PM EST

I was rather disappointed initially but after giving plenty of listens these last two days it has definately grown on me. "It's Like That" was not even close to the strongest track on TEOM but it was noticed. LA Reid knows what he's doing. He's not going to give us the HOTTEST song right away...I'm confident the best has yet to come from this album. Also, Vision of Love was 18yrs ago and the Butterfly Mariah we have come to know has been out for 11yrs...I don't get why people continue to bring this up considering Mariah has been the same "sexy-flirty" Mariah since the Butterfly Album 11yrs ago. GET OVER IT!

brian Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:14 PM EST

The music track is hotter. I'd rather have the instrumental. the chorus is cute but the verses are weak

brian Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:13 PM EST

The music track is hotter. I'd rather have the instrumental. the chorus is cute but the verses are weak

brian Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:05 PM EST

honestly the track is hot, but its kinda weird coming from a 37 year old. I mean, at what point do you grow up.

Phil Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 04:21 PM EST

I listened to the track a few times yesterday & as of right now, its STILL gotta grow on me. Its not an immediate off the charts run-away smash & its no instant club banger either, BUT trust to everyone saying there's no rapper on it, it won't be a hit, THERE WILL BE A REMIX BY THE TIME THE ALBUM COMES IN MID-APRIL! Its just a matter of seeing who. But my money is on Lil Wayne. She's done the Jay-Z remix a couple times already & fellow Def Jam rapper Young Jeezy is on the new Usher single, "Love In The Club",& Timbaland & Justin Timberlake are on the first Madonna single, "4 Minutes To Save The World", so eventhough Wayne seems to pop up on EVERYTHING, a remix with him right now, would do well to finally launch his upcoming album into the mainstream pop consciousness, as well as in the streets. Speaking of the streets, I am SO glad Mariah de-ghetto-fied her album title from "That Chick" to "E=MC²" cause I was like come on! As for the single, maybe a few more listens will rope me in!

pork Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 02:45 PM EST

it's subtle.
restrained.
subdued.

and sexxxxy as hell! soon we'll have even the ad-lib's during the fade burned into our memory.
YES, PLEASE!
:]

Nikki Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 01:42 PM EST

simple song...i remember her and LA Reid argued on what the first song would be. He wanted "That Chick" but she wanted this instead. There are 7.07 million impressions now from radio alone. So it should be good.

Whatsopop Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM EST

so i first heard the new single on the web yesterday and thought eh... However, this morning I was driving my long commute and heard the song a couple of times on the radio and it's definitely groing on me. I should preface all of this by saying I am a huge Mariah fan and have been for years. I think she has a lot of pressure on this album after the enormous sucess of Emancipation. I'm glad she changed the title from "That Chick" She has far more pressure than Janet has as her albums have not done well for years. I feel super lucky to have new albums coming out by Mariah, janet and Madonna! It's a gay boys dream!

Katy Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 12:47 PM EST

I love me some MC, but it's a sad statement when holding a hat across her otherwise naked body is a better sartorial statement than her usual wardrobe. Please, Mimi, buy a dress that fits!

Matt Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 12:16 PM EST

I definitely love it. Play it again and you'll be hooked. let's hope for 18th #1 song here.

tom Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST

She's so street!

tom Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST

She's so street!

Pslightly Psycho Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:34 AM EST

"Touch My Body?"

Gladly, Mariah. GLADLY.

Angela Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:24 AM EST

When will this woman put on some clothes?!? You're hot, we get it! you got big boobs, we get it! You've probably spent lots of money to look this way, we get it! But you're getting too old to dress so skankily -get some maturity and some class already!!!

Ed Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:12 AM EST

Jane's single is better--it is more fun, and it is more addictive.

Sorry, but Mariah's first single is, well, forgettable.

fredric Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:11 AM EST

I'm sure I'll be dismissed simply because I'm not a Mariah fan, but she needs to stop trampin it up in her photos. I can stomach the idea that she's gonna keep on making hit after hit, but can she do it with some clothing on, please?

Raquel Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:10 AM EST

AMAZING SONG! LIKE MC! LOL THE DIVA IS BACK! THIS WILL BE THE NEXT HIT! FOR SURE!

jeandre Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 10:05 AM EST

I like this song, it's a grower, the more i hear it the more i like it. A very ladi back song, fun, with summer vibe, with catchy chorus. It's sure gonna be hit.
Can't wait for the video clip.

GeeMoney Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:52 AM EST

Not a bad song, but it's not going to be a big hit. I'm suprised she made this her first single.

jason Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:43 AM EST

hell to the yeah!! perfect first song, light and smooth, so you know the second single will kill. i CANNOT wait for tax day, i'm gettin a refund AND mimi. hot damn (will they edit that?) anyway, lovin this song

Bobby Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:30 AM EST

I really like it. It's very catchy and funny :))

Kristen Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:13 AM EST

Heleno, the "I will hunt you down" freaked me out too- it ruined the flirty fun vibe of the song.

Taz Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:07 AM EST

Perfect song for Valentine's Day. Ask the person you love to "Touch My Body."

ok Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:06 AM EST

I kind of like the song, which surprised me because I'm not really a fan of hers. But, if Wentworth Miller were in the video then it would be HOT!

Alison Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 09:03 AM EST

"are we being a little too Amish here..." love it.

JoeC Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 08:58 AM EST

Ah, the Queen is back! Now the year has really started! The song is great, her voice sounds spectacular as it always does and the countdown to The Chick release is underway. Man, am I excited! I have been buying records since the 70's, and there has never been an artist I've liked more, not Led Zep, Elton John, Prince, the Bangles, etc...Mariah rules! Welcome back Mimi!

Delon Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 08:30 AM EST

Another bizarre album title from Mariah. This is such a light and tame song. Is it really the lead single? Hopefully the rest of the album is much stronger.

Thad Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 07:48 AM EST

lite and catchy but a leadoff single, no way. This lame, tame song sounds like an unfinished demo.

Heleno Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 07:44 AM EST

Anyone else a little bit freaked out by the chilling way she says "I will hunt you down"? Sounds a bit bunny boiler don't you think?

jole Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 04:52 AM EST

i think this song is not going on charts. songs like these nowadays dont chart.

its a bit TOO SOFT. yah its a bit janet, remember call on me janet's song flop. considering this song dont even have a guest rapper, mariah chose the wrong track, this is an ok song but not what ive expected.

im a bit dissappointed

deb Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 02:48 AM EST

i love it.

bruno Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 01:56 AM EST

Oh, come on. Who HASN'T touched it?

TommyG Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 01:50 AM EST

I LOVE IT!!! its a different sound from mariah but she doesnt push it too far even though she could if she wanted i mean shes MARIAH CAREY and shes having fun with it its not like a full on sex song its a fun sexy-flirtatious song and once again i love it!

Rakeem Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 12:52 AM EST

I freakin LOVE THIS SONG!

NL Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 11:36 PM EST

can some PLEASE email me this track??? enn_elle@yahoo.com

it would make my LIFE COMPLETE thanks!!!!

Adam Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM EST

This is so addicting. Love this.

N Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 11:04 PM EST

I like it. It's a nice, bouncy, breezy track. Bring it on Mimi.

SallyinChicago Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 11:03 PM EST

Who cares about the lyrics, the beat is slammin'....you can slow dance and waltz around the floor with that beat...I feel "Randy Jackson" in that beat....I don't even hear the lyrics....I hear a great mid-tempo beat and Mariah being Mariah....

Silv Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 10:56 PM EST

Um, no thanks.

David Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 10:21 PM EST

quibble swhibble leah g! well trutufully this is just an okay song. and it sounds like kelly's part in dilemma with the "my boo" thingy and come to think of it, it sounds like janet and nelly's flop duet some months ago with all those drapes! anyway go Mimi!! Go 2008 album!! Go grammy payback!!

soulman Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 09:35 PM EST

You guys are so wrong. All of the negative comments seem to be coming mostly from people who are making judgements without actually listening to the track. COME ON, people. This is a fun, cool song, and it's obviously tongue-in-cheek. Mariah's not taking herself too seriously. "I will hunt you down???" You're supposed to smile at this, not get turned on.

D Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 08:54 PM EST

I'm not really encouraged to even listen to the song, based on her nearly nude cover. Ick, indeed.

DJ Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 08:45 PM EST

This song is very disappointing. It's very forgettable. Mariah can do better. At least Janet's song can pack a mean dancefloor at the club.

what Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 08:37 PM EST

I agree. Janet's song is nasty. this wasn't squeaky clean either though. the artists can't find a better way to get across their message than just blurting out "touch me there, F*$% me here"? really? kinda gross. let's leave a little to the imagination.
Not that i'm expecting classy lyrics from either one of the ladies here, but ....come on.

Snarf Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 08:26 PM EST

Ok I'm the furtherest thing from a prude their is, but um, "ick". Then again Mariah never did anything for me (musicaslly or otherwise) so mine may not be an unbiased opinion.

Confidential Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 07:40 PM EST

I love Mariah's voice but this song seems so fake. Her music always sounds unauthenic. Whats up with that?

Paul Tue, Feb 12, 2008 at 07:12 PM EST

I didn't think this track was bad when I heard it...but I was expecting something a little more stronger club edge to compete with Janet (Ms. Jackson if you're nasty)...it's was okay...I hope she def. has something even bigger and better on that new album if she wants to live up to the expectations of "Mimi"...

all things aside..it's a good track sure to entertain..just not her greatest...


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