I love the "Angels Cry" remix - it's amazing - a number one for sure. The issue is, though, that people (and music directors) are starting to associate Mariah's ballads with being flops without even giving them a listen. Given that the last two didn't do well, and H.A.T.E.U. was really strong...well, I guess Angels Cry is the most commercial of them all, but still, I think it'd be a wiser choice to start with an uptempo and just send Up Out My Face album version to Pop and the remix to Rhythmic/Urban. It's really catchy like TMB and Shake It Off, so I think it'd have a better shot at catching people's ears and hyping up the album. Then she can kill them all with the ballad once she's been restablished at radio...ballads just aren't doing anything on crossover (Pop/Rhythmic), despite quality...so I think UOMF is actually a safer choice from a business/commercial perspective. I have a feeling you feel the same...but LA Reid and co. not so much.

Also, I think Angels Cry would stand a better shot first if the instrumental is tweaked a little bit before the promos are sent out...make a slightly more poppy alternative version for Pop radio. The production is really Urban and minimal, but if they reworked it and made it a little more synth-heavy and dynamic (think "No Air" by Chris Brown/Jordin Sparks or "Knock You Down" by Keri/Kanye/Ne-Yo), I think it'd be a massive number one without a question. Pop wouldn't hesitate to play it...and while I know Rhythmic/Urban are Mariah's strongest supporters, Pop radio is crucial for chart success and especially digital sales.

I'm pretty sure The Underdogs and Danja produced the aforementioned tracks. Even a little bit heavier guitar in the verses [think "Irreplaceable," (B) "With You" (Chris Brown)] would really bring the track new level in terms of Pop appeal. It also wouldn't be hard to dub into the new video, since the tempo/vocals would be the same. I realize that there's a time crunch, but I'm sure Danja would step up to the plate immediately since he loves Mariah, and "Migrate" never got released, but this definitely will be.

I love both dese tunes... dey be doin it mayn...
Nicki minaj is My main Female Rapper atm...Up out my face emix be poppin :)
And the angels cry remix wid ne-yo... I cant imagine dat song wid neone else in it... Mariah dun smacked it this time.. And YOU KNOW THIS MAYN!!! (sed like smokey from Friday)
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love it!... whats not to love about our MC. everything she touches turns to gold :)

i agree aussie, more power to your words, MCC is the best out there

They sound great!

She needs to sing it live with Neyo on some shows to promote it though... the album will sell like hot cakes if she has a brand new featured first single as a lead off...

Skydiving feat. Rihanna & Timbaland ...

i love the angel's cry remix and the h.a.t.e.u remix is my ultimate favorite one, up to my face remix is also good but they cut out the best part which is the end of the song where Mariah sings the Harvard univeristy part. I can't wait for the new album to come out. Much Love to Mariah and dressy Jackson

Hey there..

love angels cry, especially the ending.
But i would have preferred if they would have done a real "duet" with oversingin each other and not just seperate the Verses. Because the real "magic" comes along if you are able to hear the voices harmonies as you can hear it on Alexandra Burke´s Track "good night, good morning".

But i really trust in Mariah. She´ll gonna shine with it!! ;)
If I am honest, the most important to me is to see her that happy, as she is with you Nick. In my eyes the best that could happen to her, and not replacable to any success across the world..
Keep it like that..

Ash

I completely agree with your statement snackk11, that is the most important part to see both extremely happy!! and there is always haters out there however as Nick has mention before embrace the haters because they motivate you. That is the best thing that could happen to MCC you can see it in her actions when she is interviewed once they mention Nick's name you can see a glow in her face and that is an awesome feeling to have, so we should thank Nick for doing such an amazing thing. I agree much blessings to both they make the cutest couple out there and love comes first more than any album sales or television success as you stated. Love them Both a true fan Penny from Miami.

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Nice songs and much better than the original versions. <Angels cry> was the best song on MOAIA and had to be released as a single. <Up in my face> sounds a lot better now, the original version tended to be a bit boring. I live in Europe/Germany and of course I see it from a European point of view. Not everything that sells in the US sells in Europe as well. I have a feeling that Mariah could have a real hit in Europe again if <Angels cry> is promoted right. totally drowned due to the lack of promotion. Also the music video came out way after the single was released which makes absolutely no sense especially since Mariah had no TV performance in Germany at all. The album MOAIA did not sell in Germany at all, again due to the lack of promotion. I understand that the focus stays on the American market, however every artist usually hates having a flop album in any country. <Angels cry> is definitely the perfect choice for the new single and it surely has potential to become big all over the world BUT only with adequate promotion.

I love this song, angels cry is the best of album, with ne-yo is so beautiful !!

OMG I LUV IT!!! I LUV DEM BOTH!!!! AMAZINNGG!!!!!!!

omg I LUV IT!!! BOTH AMAZING!!!!

THANK YOUUUUU NICK!
It is good to hear the remixes!!!!
I can't wait for the videos :)
Thank you and Happy New Year!!!!!!!
Love,
Cyn.

Nick they are off the hook!! I will be buy "Angels Advocate".

They are stone grooves and you can tell Mariah that from me :)

Love Love Love them both.....Cant wait for the new album. I love Mariah....always have and always will!

i love them both...Angels cry wow! first time hearing Nicki..she sounds good. love the originals but aish if they were like this to start of with..

I like the Angels Cry with Ne-Yo better...can't wait for the new album!

I like Angels Cry with Ne-Yo better.

Adore the Angel's Cry Remix. :)

Ne-Yo's part is great. Angels Cry Duet sounds good. And well Nicki is on fire! Up Out My Face Remix rocks!! :) Impacting on all formats soon ? And what about the videos?

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I'm a little disappointed that Mariah didn't resing it. That's why I will prefer the H.A.T.E.U. remix.

The Angels Cry Remix is great tho. Not feeling something special when it comes to Nicki Minaj.