At the time of the song's release, "Obsessed" was the center of controversy, as critics and the media suggested Carey was aiming it at Eminem, who had negatively referenced her several times in his songs. Many reviewers complimented its clever lyrics and strong beat, while others criticized the song's usage of Auto-Tune on Carey's vocals. "Obsessed" was well received by music critics who highlighted it as a stand-out track from Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. Lyrically, the song describes Carey's dilemma regarding constant claims of a prior relationship from rapper Eminem, although he is not specifically mentioned. Additionally, the song is accentuated by hand claps, while Carey's voice is processed with Auto-Tune.
The song draws musical influences from contemporary R&B and hip hop, and is built around a thumping bassline. The song was written and produced by Carey, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, and was released as the album's lead single on June 16, 2009, by Island Records.
" Obsessed" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009).
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