Mariah announces her emancipation
She's become renowned in recent years for her girlish, one-word album titles such as "Charmbracelet", "Daydream" and "Rainbow" but it seems Soul diva Mariah Carey is determined to surprise her fanbase with the announcement that her 10 studio album will go by a far more intriguing moniker: "The Emancipation of Mimi".
The 34-year old singer's latest album is tentatively scheduled for international release in February 2005. After a turbulent few years Carey is being tipped by industry insiders for a big comeback with her fresh new material. Journalists at respected US Music Industry paper Billboard, who were recently treated to a preview of the album, described it as a "return to her pop and R&B roots". Apparently referring in the album's title to a nickname, by which she is known by close friends and family, Mariah has promised fans her most personal work to date, ranging from Gladys Knight style old-school soul balladry to collaborations with contemporary hip-hop names.
The first single from Carey's latest opus, entitled "Say Something" is now likely to hit the airwaves around January next year. The track, which is being described by US radio bosses as her hottest single in years features rap superstar Snoop Dogg, and production work by the critically acclaimed Neptunes, famed for their work with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Kelis. (UK Flava)
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