Here is what people are saying about Mariah Carey’s Infinity:
Showbiz 411 writes: “Infinity†is at the same time old school R&B and right on the money for NOW. L.A. Reid has encouraged her back into the department of lyrics that mean something to her. Not only does “Infinity†tell a story– which most people will infer is about her and Nick–the song also has a great melody, a real hook you won’t forget, and Mariah hitting a very high, sustained note that is her and her alone.
The gist of the song is that “Infinity isn’t forever†and she wants the man who is the subject of the song out of her home and her life this minute. It’s a very witty lyric written by Mariah with a team including writer-producer Eric Hudson, who has a long resume for age 28. (Also his parents wrote Madonna’s classic hit “Holiday.â€)
“Infinity†is the kind of song, in fact, where audiences will be singing along in shows. Mariah is getting ready to film a video for it this weekend with Brett Ratner. From the lyrics, I’d say there will be a lot of glass smashing, maybe doors with guest mats where the subject of the song is told to leave Mariah’s heart. She can also be heard laughing on the track, which is a hoot and a half.
Christopher K (Radio DJ at Sacramento’s 107.9 The End) responds to to fans on Twitter:
* Kinda sad song lyrically but with classic feel to it.
* She sounds great, hits big high note at end.
* Not as laid back as Always Be My Baby, mid-tempo I would say.
Erik Bradley (B96 Chicago Music Director) responds to to fans on Twitter:
* That feeling when you hear a classic new song that will be included on an album with ALL #1 songs!
* It’s incredible. Can’t say it any more accurately than that.
* It’s MC – she defies genre boundaries!
Sony Music Italy’s press release reveals the track is 3:58 minutes.
Mariah Connection writes: Eric Hudson has an extensive resume of tracks he has worked for, his last major collaboration was on Justin Bieber’s “We Were Born For This” single. His resume can be viewed here!