“GTFO” available now and “With You” available early October
Mariah Carey returns with the first taste of her new music, “GTFO,” available worldwide now. The new song is a tempting first helping from her upcoming new album, due out later this year, whetting fans’ appetites for the album’s stunning kickoff single, “With You,” scheduled for an October 5th release. Both tracks are from her upcoming 15th studio album, her first studio album since 2014.
“GTFO” is produced by Grammy nominated/multiple ASCAP award winner Nineteen85, who has worked with Drake and Jordan Manswell (Daniel Caesar), among others. An early treat for fans, atmospheric beats abound on the new track, with Carey finding even more nuance in her seamlessly-spun vocal repertoire, her velvety, middle-range virtuosity once again dazzling in breathy hues. The sultry track is the first serving of new music from the acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer since inking an exclusive partnership with her imprint Butterfly MC Records and Epic in the spring of 2017. Carey will share the music video for the new song tomorrow (Fri, Sept 14th). The clip is directed by Sarah McColgan (Kelly Clarkson, Charli XCX).
The announcement of the new songs, coming on the heels of her much-heralded Las Vegas Residency, The Butterfly Returns, marks the impassioned return of one of the most revered and identifiable voices in pop history. She’s also putting the finishing touches on her forthcoming album. The flurry of creative activity has turned up the buzz with her enormous social media following, heightening the unbreakable rapport between the personable star and her avid fan base which she affectionately refers to as her ‘lambily.’
“I wanted to give my fans and everyone a first listen that wasn’t so serious,” says Carey. “I’ve had so much fun making this album, and I wanted the first moment to reflect that light-hearted spirit.”
Carey’s enthusiasm extends to her recent live endeavors. The multi-talented star finished up her Caesar’s Palace residency on September 10th to rave reviews, and will be performing at the eighth annual iHeartRadio Music Festival at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 21st. A range of unique promotional ventures are in the works for fall, surrounding the October 5th “With You” release and subsequent video, with more surprises in store for fans to close out the year. Carey has also announced plans to continue The Butterfly Returns headlining show at the Colosseum in Caesar’s Palace in February of 2019.
