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"Don't Forget About Us" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox and Johntá Austin, and released as the fifth single for the re-issue of her tenth studio album, ''The Emancipation of Mimi'' (2005). Co-produced by the former three, the song is influenced by R&B and hip hop soul music genres, and lyrically chronicles the emotions felt by the protagonist after the loss of their relationship. Carey explained that the true meaning of the song is to be interpreted by the listener, therefore not disclosing its entire meaning publicly. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many heavily comparing it to Carey's previous single "We Belong Together". Several reviewers felt the song's similarity marked Carey's lack of creativity with it, while others embraced its radio-friendly formula. "Don't Forget About Us" became Carey's seventeenth chart topping single on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, tying the record for most number-one singles by a solo artist set by Elvis Presley 36 years ago. Internationally, the song topped the singles chart in Belgium and Finland, and reached the top-ten in Hungary and the Netherlands. Carey performed the song at the 33rd annual American Music Awards, and during the half-time of the Thanksgiving game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons. Additionally, the song was included on the set-lists of Carey's The Adventures of Mimi and Angels Advocate Tours. The song's music video chronicles the two time frames, Carey in the present, as well as the past memories she shared with her ex-lover that continue to haunt her. At the 49th annual Grammy Awards, "Don't Forget About Us" was nominated for two awards during the ceremony held on February 11, 2007. ==Background and recording== After being branded Carey's "comeback album" by music critics, and becoming the highest selling album of her career post-''Glitter'' (2001), ''The Emancipation of Mimi'' inspired Carey to return to the studio, in hopes of writing and producing new material for her next studio album. During a writing session with Jermaine Dupri, Carey wrote "Don't Forget About Us" as a possible single for her next album, reminiscent of the material on ''The Emancipation of Mimi''.〔 After hearing the unfinished version of the song, L.A. Reid, CEO at the time of Carey's label Island Records, was very satisfied with the song.〔 He convinced Carey to continue writing and producing new songs, and suggested on re-releasing the album, which had already sold over four million units in the United States alone.〔 Carey agreed to the idea of re-releasing ''The Emancipation of Mimi'', feeling eager to release the song, as well as other material to her fans, instead of making them wait for a brand new album.〔 In an interview with MTV News, Carey discussed the decision of releasing the song immediately, as well as the re-release of the album:
After completing the song, Carey announced on October 13, 2005 via her official website, that she would be re-releasing ''The Emancipation of Mimi''. Additionally, she explained how the album would contain four new songs, and would be promoted internationally by the new single, "Don't Forget About Us".〔 The song was released throughout the globe as the fifth official single from ''The Emancipation of Mimi'', and the first from the re-release, tentatively titled, ''Ultra Platinum Edition''.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Don't Forget About Us」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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