'Don't Forget About Us' was a song that Jermaine and I started writing and didn't finish, and L.A. In an interview with MTV News, Carey discussed the decision of releasing the song immediately, as well as the re-release of the album: Carey agreed to the idea of re-releasing The Emancipation of Mimi, feeling eager to release the song, as well as other material to her fans, instead of making them wait for a brand new album. He convinced Carey to continue writing and producing new songs, and suggested on re-releasing the album, which had already sold over four million units in the United States alone. Reid, CEO at the time of Carey's label Island Records, was very satisfied with the song.
After hearing the unfinished version of the song, L.A. During a writing session with Jermaine Dupri, Carey wrote "Don't Forget About Us" as a possible single for her next album, reminiscent of the material on The Emancipation of Mimi. "Don't Forget About Us" was nominated for two awards at the 49th annual Grammy Awards held on February 11, 2007.Īfter being branded Carey's "comeback album" by music critics, and becoming the highest selling album of her career post- Glitter (2001), The Emancipation of Mimi inspired Carey to return to the studio, in hopes of writing and producing new material for her next studio album. The song's music video chronicles the two time frames, Carey in the present, as well as the past memories she shared with her ex-lover that continue to haunt her. Additionally, the song was included on the set-lists of Carey's The Adventures of Mimi and Angels Advocate Tours. Internationally, the song topped the charts in Finland, and reached the top-ten in Hungary.Ĭarey performed the song at the 33rd annual American Music Awards, and during the half-time of the Thanksgiving game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons. "Don't Forget About Us" became Carey's seventeenth chart topping single on the US Billboard Hot 100, tying the record for most number-one singles by a solo artist set by Elvis Presley 36 years before. Several reviewers felt the song's similarity marked Carey's lack of creativity with it, while others embraced its radio-friendly formula. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many heavily comparing it to Carey's previous single " We Belong Together". Carey explained that the true meaning of the song is to be interpreted by the listener, therefore not disclosing its entire meaning publicly. The song is influenced by R&B and hip hop soul music genres, and lyrically chronicles the emotions felt by the protagonist after the loss of their relationship.
It is also the first single released from the reissue. It was released as the fifth single on October 10, 2005, by Island Def Jam, from the reissue of her tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), subtitled Ultra Platinum Edition. It was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox and Johntá Austin, and produced by Carey, Dupri and Cox. " Don't Forget About Us" is a song by American R&B singer and songwriter Mariah Carey.
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