New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Award-winning international superstar, songwriter, singer, New York Times best-selling author, current Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame nominee and the best-selling female artist of all time, Mariah Carey, is continuing the 20th anniversary celebration of her iconic, multi-platinum 10th album, The Emancipation of Mimi, home to era-defining pop/R&B singles "It's Like That," "We Belong Together," "Shake It Off," "Say Somethin'," "Fly Like A Bird," and "Get Your Number," with a 20th anniversary suite of definitive, expanded deluxe releases of her modern classic.
Arriving May 30 via Def Jam Records/UMe, the marquee release of The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) collection is a gorgeous, limited edition 5LP vinyl box set, personally compiled by Mariah to bring together the musical world she created, and continues to create, around this masterwork. As elaborate as it is all-encompassing, this ultimate fan-must have combines the original album and beloved tracks from the Ultra Platinum Edition, such as the hit single "Don't Forget About Us," "Makin' It Last All Night (What It Do)," "Secret Love," and "Sprung," with dozens of bonus tracks, spanning from Emancipation era dance remixes, artist collabs, instrumentals, acapellas, and edits, culled from various CD singles and maxi singles, to brand new remixes by the likes of KAYTRANADA and Esentrik.
Housed in a beautiful slipcase, the expansive 5LP vinyl collection features exclusive packaging with a 28-page booklet with stunning photos of Mariah as well as a personal letter from the legendary singer to her fans about the significance of this unprecedented album in her extraordinary career. A deluxe 2LP vinyl set will also be available.
"I'm really happy to celebrate 'Mimi's Emancipation' with this special anniversary re-release," says Mariah. "While working on this edition, I got to relive all the memories from this pivotal moment in my personal and professional life. This album has some of my biggest hits to date, as well as some personal favorites that are very special to me. Forgotten gems, unreleased bonus tracks and different remixes with incredible collaborators - all of these and more are now available in one place for the first time ever!"
Ahead of the release, fans can watch the visualizer for longtime fan KAYTRANADA's simmering and sultry spin on "Don't Forget About Us," available to stream everywhere now:
An extended DigitalDeluxe Edition of The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) will also be available on May 30 with an exclusive selection of songs from the box set plus additional tracks exclusive to digital. The full tracklisting will be revealed at a later date.
Pre-order The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) here: MariahCarey.lnk.to/Mimi20PR
Check out Mariah Carey's Amazon Store to purchase the new 20th anniversary editions along with special anniversary merch and stay tuned to the newly launched site, Mimi20.com, a nod to Mariah's old fanclub website honeybfly.com, to get updates about this exciting project.
The 45-track comprehensive 5LP box will include a slew of previously unreleased musical treats guaranteed to excite both longtime fans and those just discovering Mariah's genius, highlighted by the long-awaited, fan-requested official release of "When I Feel It," a standout song originally intended for The Emancipation of Mimi but ultimately unreleased due to sample clearance issues; Mariah's 2021's inspired late night jam session, "We Belong Together (Mimi's Late Night Valentine's Mix); and Mariah's unforgettable performance of "Don't Forget About Us" / "We Belong Together" from the 2024 American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, the first of many 20th anniversary festivities around The Emancipation of Mimi. Other unreleased treasures include "We Belong Together (Instrumental)," "Shake It Off (Acapella)," and "Circles (Acapella)."
From the original album to the Ultra Platinum Edition, released just seven months later due to the global smash success of Emancipation, to the many singles loaded with vivacious and effervescent dance, house and club remixes, sumptuous instrumentals, jaw-dropping acapellas, and thrilling collaborations with an incredible array of guests artists, including Jay Z, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, N.O.R.E., Fabolous, Style P, and others, Mariah presented, evolved and refreshed the music of The Emancipation of Mimi in unique and innovative ways. This lavish box set fully encapsulates the breadth of this exciting era while also offering fans new creations alongside unheard rarities.
Released on April 12, 2005, through Island/Def Jam Records, The Emancipation of Mimi found Mariah collaborating with the era's most sought-after talent, including Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Twista, Nelly, Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes, and James "Big Jim" Wright. It is widely regarded by fans as her critically acclaimed "comeback" project.
An overwhelming triumph on both a personal and professional level, The Emancipation of Mimi marked Mariah's reclamation of her throne as the reigning queen of pop and R&B. From the bass-rattling beats and sparkling vocals in opener "It's Like That" to the slinky mid-tempo "Shake It Off" and the all-time romantic ballad "We Belong Together" (which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a whopping 14 weeks - the longest of any song during the 2000s - and was later declared by the magazine "song of the decade"), The Emancipation of Mimi was not so much about recounting her industry struggles as it was a pop icon doing what she does best. In that way, The Emancipation of Mimi was a masterclass in "show, don't tell," as Mariah and a trusted group of peers rolled out 14 tracks with breezy beats, soaring powerhouse vocals, and of-the-moment production that sounds as fresh in 2025 as it did in 2005.
Soaring to No. 1 with more than 404,000 copies sold in its first week of release, The Emancipation of Mimi was Mariah's first album since 1997's Butterfly to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, ultimately becoming the best-selling album of 2005 in the U.S with nearly five million units sold. Globally, it was the world's second best-selling album of the year and it reached the top five in Canada, Denmark, France, and Japan. The Ultra Platinum Edition, released in November 2005 with several new tracks, including the towering "Don't Forget About Us," would keep the album in the top 5 for many more months and give Mariah her 17th No. 1 hit, trying her with Elvis Presley for the most No. 1 singles by a solo artist (a record she'd eventually surpass). Collectively, the two albums would earn her ten GRAMMY Award nominations: eight in 2006 for the original release (the most received by Mariah in a single year), including the big three: Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year ("We Belong Together); and two in 2007 for the Ultra Platinum Edition. In 2006, Mariah took home trophies for Best Contemporary R&B album and Best R&B Song and Best Female Vocal Performance for "We Belong Together."
Today, The Emancipation of Mimi has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making it both the best-selling album of Mariah's career and one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
With the resounding success of her 24-show Las Vegas residency, "The Celebration of Mimi," which wrapped in February and will continue as a worldwide tour this year with stops in England, Brazil, Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines, with more cities to come, and now this stunning new box set, The Emancipation of Mimi continues to remain as relevant and vital two decades after the legendary, and current Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee, Mariah Carey, freed herself from the constrictions and expectations of the industry and listened to her heart to create a timeless masterpiece filled with heart, soul and her incredible, peerless vocals.
The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) Tracklistings:
5LP LIMITED EDITION BOX SET:
Side A
1. It's Like That
2. We Belong Together
3. Shake It Off
4. Mine Again
5. Say Somethin'
Side B
1. Stay The Night
2. Get Your Number
3. One And Only
4. Circles
5. Your Girl
Side C
1. I Wish You Knew
2. To The Floor
3. Joy Ride
4. Fly Like A Bird
5. Don't Forget About Us
Side D
1. Makin' It Last All Night (What It Do)
2. We Belong Together (Remix)
3. Secret Love
4. Sprung
5. We Belong Together (Mimi's Late Night Valentine's Mix)
Side E
1. It's Like That (No Rap)
2. It's Like That (David Morales Classic Mix)
3. It's Like That Remix (Scott Storch, Fat Joe)
4. It's Like That Instrumental
Side F
1. We Belong Together Peter Rauhofer Radio Mix
2. We Belong Together Atlantic Soul Radio Mix
3. We Belong Together (Mimi's Late Night Valentine Mix) [Extended]
4. We Belong Together Instrumental *
Side G
1. Shake It Off (Remix) Jay Z & Jeezy
2. Shake It Off (Instrumental)
3. Shake It Off (Acapella) *
Side H
1. So Lonely (One & Only Pt. II)
2. Say Somethin' feat. Dem Franchize Boyz - So So Def Remix Radio Edit
3. Say Somethin' - David Morales Radio Edit
4. Say Somethin' - Instrumental
5. Circles (Acapella) *
Side I
1. Your Girl (Diplomat Remix) feat. Cam'ron & Juelz Santa
2. Your Girl (Remix) feat. N.O.R.E.
3. Don't Forget About Us - Desert Storm Remix feat. Fabolous & Styles P
4. Don't Forget About Us Remix - ft. Juelz Santana and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
5. Don't Forget About Us - Ralphi Rosario & Craig J. Martini at XO vocal edit
Side J
1. When I Feel It *
2. It's Like That (Esentrik Remix) *
3. Don't Forget About Us/We Belong Together (Live from the American Music Awards) *
4. Don't Forget About Us (KAYTRANADA Remix) *
* Previously unreleased
2LP DELUXE EDITION:
Side A
1. It's Like That
2. We Belong Together
3. Shake It Off
4. Mine Again
5. Say Somethin
Side B
1. Stay The Night
2. Get Your Number
3. One And Only
4. Circles
5. Your Girl
Side C
1. I Wish You Knew
2. To The Floor
3. Joy Ride
4. Fly Like A Bird
5. Don't Forget About Us
Side D
1. Makin' It Last All Night (What It Do)
2. We Belong Together (Remix)
3. Secret Love
4. Sprung
5. We Belong Together (Mimi's Late Night Valentine's Mix)
Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles (18 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Her memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. A two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominee and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Carey is a multi-hyphenate singer, songwriter, and producer who has been recognized with five Grammy Awards (and 34 nominations), ten American Music Awards (and 39 nominations), three Guinness World Record titles, Billboard's "Artist of the Decade" Award, Billboard's "Icon Award," the World Music Award for "World's Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium," the Ivor Novello Award for "PRS for Music Special International Award," and BMI's "Icon Award" for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few. As the globally recognized "Queen Of Christmas," Carey's beloved 1994 yuletide hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has become one of the longest-charting singles in any genre, spending 65 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100. In 2015, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023, Carey became one of the first 13 recipients of the BRIT Billion Award for surpassing one billion streams in the United Kingdom.
With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Carey is truly the template of the modern pop performance. Carey's ongoing impact has transcended the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. In 2009, Carey was recognized with the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her critically acclaimed role in Lee Daniels' "Precious." Carey went on to appear in Daniels' ensemble piece "The Butler" in 2013. A Congressional Award recipient, Carey has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart, including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children's charities, both domestic and international, Carey founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development.
