In the Mix (Mariah Carey song)

"In the Mix" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on September 17, 2019 as the official theme song of the American TV series Mixed-ish, that premiered on September 24, 2019 on ABC. The song's music was composed by Carey along with songwriter-producer Daniel Moore II, and the lyrics and melody were written by Carey. It was also co-produced by Carey and Moore. The accompanying music video was released the same day as the single's release, featuring clips from Mixed-ish, as well as footage of Carey and her children in the recording studio.

"In the Mix"
Single by Mariah Carey
Released	September 17, 2019 (2019-09-17)
Recorded	July–August 2019
Genre	R&B[1]
Length	2:55
Label	Mariah Carey ABC Studios
Songwriter(s)	Carey Moore II
Producer(s)	Carey Daniel Moore II
Mariah Carey singles chronology
"A No No" (2019) "In the Mix" (2019) "Save the Day" (2020)
Music video
"In The Mix" on YouTube

Background and release

As a biracial woman in the entertainment industry, there was no way I did not want to be a part of mixed-ish, especially after seeing the pilot, which I loved.

—Carey in an interview for Entertainment Tonight.^[2]

On August 5, 2019, Carey confirmed that she will release "In the Mix", serving as the series' theme song.^[3] Carey's children, Moroccan and Monroe, provided some background vocals on the song. Her musical director at the time, songwriter-producer Daniel Moore II, produced the song along with Carey.^[4]

On September 17, 2019, Carey debuted the song to partygoers at the "Embrace Your Ish" premiere event at Goya Studios in Los Angeles, alongside Mixed-ish creators Kenya Barris and Tracee Ellis Ross.^[5]

Critical reception

Althea Legaspi from Rolling Stone called the chorus “uplifting”, and described Carey’s whistle register as “tingly”.^[6]

Music video

On September 17, 2019, the accompanying music video was released on ABC's YouTube channel and features clips from the show, as well as footage of Carey and her children recording the song in the studio.^[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Hungary (Single Top 40)[8]	20
US R&B Digital Songs (Billboard)[9]	9

References

1. Breihan, Tom (September 18, 2019). "Mariah Carey – 'In The Mix'". Stereogum. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
2. "New Music! Mariah Carey Contributes "In The Mix" To 'mixed-ish'". Idolator. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2019.^{[permanent dead link]}
3. "Mariah Carey on Instagram - 6/8/19". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
4. "Mariah Carey on Instagram - 13/8/19". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
5. "Mariah Carey on Instagram - 18/9/19". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
6. Legaspi, Althea (September 18, 2019). "Hear Mariah Carey's Uplifting Theme Song 'In the Mix' From 'Mixed-ish'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
7. "Mariah Carey's "In The Mix" Official Music Video - Mixed-ish by ABC". YouTube. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
8. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
9. "Mariah Carey Chart History (R&B Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2019.