Mariah Carey - I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time (Featuring T.I.)
[Mercury]

Mariah Carey's music is just like Mariah Carey's videos... They all seem the same. For at least the past eight years, the 38 year old singer seems to rehash the same song over and over again, just changing the odd bit in the tune here and there, writing new lyrics.

'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' is the third single from her eleventh album 'E=MC²', and unfortunately it sounds just like every other song she does. It's laid back R&B, sounds very similar to 'Touch My Body' and has a video which consists of Mariah rolling around in a bikini... As usual!

The single version of this song features T.I., who throws in a bit of rapping. Maybe this is to liven it up slightly and give you a change from the otherwise monotonous tune.

Everyone knows that Mariah has a strong voice, but these days she doesn't seem to use it, leaving her vocals sounding more whiney than powerful. If you're already a fan you're guaranteed to like this summer track, if however you're not, then 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' isn't likely to win you over.