"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. Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist (19), a female songwriter (18), and a female producer (15). 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 he… read more
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of … read more
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold w… read more