An early listen to possible future hits
The first single from a new album is like a trial balloon. It can blow up and announce to the world an artist's shiny new sound in a shower of confetti, or it can slowly deflate, draining any sense of anticipation for what might come next. Of the many big names releasing new music this year, five have sent up zeppelins in hopes of building buzz. We take a look at which musicians have lift and which ones are dealing in pure lead. Mariah Carey "Touch My Body", from "E=MC2" (out April 1). Carey is apparently ready to get it on, as the daffy diva offers up the myriad ways she plans to please her man in this jittery, standard-issue midtempo jam, a kissing cousin to "We Belong Together". The only odd twist is Mimi's caveat to potential touchers: "If you run your mouth and brag about our secret rendezvous / I will hunt you down." Yikes! Hear it at mariahcarey.com. (excerpt from Boston.com)
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