Jermaine Dupri - Sweetheart Ft. Mariah Carey Page

: The track was produced by both Carey and Dupri. Long-time Carey collaborator Trey Lorenz provided background vocals alongside Melonie Daniels and MaryAnn Tatum. The Music Video

: Classified as a blend of dance, hip-hop, and R&B, the track features heavy synths and bass runs. Jermaine Dupri - Sweetheart ft. Mariah Carey

: Carey is seen in metal-mesh outfits designed to match the museum's motif and riding through the city on a motorcycle. Chart Performance and Critical Reception : The track was produced by both Carey and Dupri

Directed by , the music video is known for its striking visual style and exotic location. : Carey is seen in metal-mesh outfits designed

: While the song was sent to U.S. radio on September 7, 1998 , its planned commercial release in the United States was withdrawn. Instead, it was often distributed for free with purchases of the #1's album.

"Sweetheart," a collaboration between (credited as JD) and Mariah Carey , is a hip-hop and R&B remake of the 1986 freestyle hit originally by Rainy Davis . Released in 1998 , the track served as the lead single for Carey’s first greatest hits album, #1's , and the third single from Dupri’s debut studio album, Life in 1472 . Key Facts and Production