Album: The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Carey (2005)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: The Emancipation of Mimi is the tenth studio album by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, released in the United States on April 12, 2005, through Island Records. Following the relatively poor critical and commercial reception to her albums Glitter (2001) and Charmbracelet (2002), The Emancipation of Mimi was considered Carey's "comeback album" by critics and became her highest-selling release in the US in a decade. In composing the album, the singer collaborated with many songwriters and producers throughout 2004, including Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Dogg, Twista, Nelly, Pharrell Williams and James "Big Jim" Wright, many of whom appeared as featured guests on select tracks.

Artist Background: Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and M... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Brandy

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 2000s, Album, Columbia

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The Emancipation of Mimi is the tenth studio album by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, released in the United States on April 12, 2005, through Island Records. Following the relatively poor critical and commercial reception to her albums Glitter (2001) and Charmbracelet (2002), The Emancipation of Mimi was considered Carey's "comeback album" by critics and became her highest-selling release in the US in a decade. In composing the album, the singer collaborated with many songwriters and producers throughout 2004, including Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Dogg, Twista, Nelly, Pharrell Williams and James "Big Jim" Wright, many of whom appeared as featured guests on select tracks.

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