Carey approached Brandy for the remake due to their shared passion for intricate background vocal arrangements and blending vocal textures. The 2022 Official Music Video
The original track, built on a sample of Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones (Part II)," symbolized Carey’s transition from a pop-oriented image to an R&B innovator with full creative control. Carey approached Brandy for the remake due to
Carey describes "The Roof" as her first "docu-song," a literal retelling of her first kiss with baseball legend Derek Jeter on the roof of his apartment building. Carey approached Brandy for the remake due to