"Joy Ride” was a track written weeks before the release of The Emancipation of Mimi. It was not originally featured on the album, but after the song “I Feel It” was deemed illegal to be released, Carey and her team threw together this track to replace it. Lyrically, the song talks about a beautiful, one-of-a-kind love that goes “round and round” and “way up high”, like a rollercoaster or “joy ride”. Mariah told AOL Music in April 2005: “'Joy Ride' is a song that almost didn’t make it on the record and I’m really glad that it did because the original track was produced… read more
"Joy Ride” was a track written weeks before the release of The Emancipation of Mimi. It was not originally featured on the album, but after the … read more
"Joy Ride” was a track written weeks before the release of The Emancipation of Mimi. It was not originally featured on the album, but after the song “I Feel It” was deemed illegal t… read more
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. For the enduring popularity of her holiday music, particularly the 1994 Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas Is You", she has also been dubbed the "Queen of Christmas". Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album Mariah Carey. She was the first artist to have t… read more
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme", she… read more
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, mel… read more