Daniel Bedingfield teams up with Mariah
Daniel Bedingfield is aiming to get Mariah Carey's career back on track. In one of the most unusual musical collaborations ever, he's agreed to write with troubled Mariah. The unlikely duo were teamed up by their US record company, Island Def Jam. Critics will see it as a desperate attempt by Carey to refashion her career, working with one of the world's most in-demand DJs. But Daniel said: "I see myself very much as a writer."
The New Zealand-born star, who has also contributed a track for former Steps duo H and Claire's debut album, continued: "Barry White, Sting and Ms Dynamite are on my list of people I would like to write with." But it is the tieup with Mariah that will raise the most eyebrows. Daniel, 21, has become one of the dance world's biggest stars since the release last winter of his infectious tune "Gotta Get Thru This". The track, made in his bedroom in Lewisham, south London, cost just GBP 1,000. His new single, "James Dean", out on August 5, is also set to be a hit.
Daniel's low-key rise to the top couldn't be in bigger contrast to Mariah, 32. Her albums and videos over the years have cost millions to produce. But that all changed last year. First there were the problems in Mariah's personal life - her split from longterm love Luis Miguel and alleged suicide attempt. Then came Glitter, the film and album which bombed. As a result, her deal with EMI ended. Two months ago, Mariah signed a new contract with Island Def Jam. They obviously see her future in singing dance tunes. And believe Dan's the man to put her back on top. (Daily Star) Many thanks to Mariah's Web.
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