"Touch My Body" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released as the lead single from her eleventh studio album, E=MC². Carey co-produced the song with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and they co-wrote it with Crystal "Cri$tyle" Johnson, and Terius "The Dream" Nash. "Touch My Body" was released as the album's lead single on February 12, 2008. The song's lyrics feature a double message, with the first describing sexual fantasies with her lover, while also jokingly warning him against recording or releasing information regarding their rendezvous. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many highlighting the song's light pop melody and hook; however, it also garnered some backlash from certain music reviewers, who felt the song did not properly represent the singer's acclaimed 5-octave vocal range.
Recorded | 2007 |
Genre | Pop, R&B |
Length | 3:24 |
Label | Island |
Writer(s) | Mariah Carey, Crystal Johnson, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart |
Producer(s) | Carey, Stewart |
About Touch My Body - Mariah Carey
Released as the lead single of Mariah Carey's 11th studio album, the song reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Carey's 18th chart topping hit.
Achievement of Touch My Body - Mariah Carey
The accompanying music video for the song was the recipient of the 2008 BET Award for Best Comedic Video. It also won the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
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Latest information about Touch My Body - Mariah Carey updated on July 28 2021.