Mariah Carey announces The Rarities album featuring unreleased collaboration with Lauryn Hill
Mariah Carey is releasing a collection of previously unreleased material, titled The Rarities.
The album, out on October 2, includes 15 demos, B-sides and previously unheard tracks from across the star's 30-plus year career.
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The first single from the album will be released this Friday, August 21. The track, titled Save the Day, is a collaboration with Lauryn Hill.
Mariah announced the news on Twitter, revealing the album's black and white artwork.
“This one is for you, my fans,” she said. “It’s to celebrate us, and to thank you for years of pure love and support. I am so grateful to you.”
This one is for you, my fans. It's to celebrate us, and to thank you for 🤫 years of pure love and support. I am so grateful to you 🐑❤️ THE RARITIES album is out October 2 🦋 Pre-order now: https://t.co/vZ4SBXQ8hg pic.twitter.com/4JRW51QxVq
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) August 19, 2020
The album announcement follows on from Carey’s recent sharing of rare archival material to celebrate her 30 years in music, under the hashtag #MC30.
Ahead of The Rarities' release, Mariah is releasing her highly anticipated memoir, The Meaning Of Mariah Carey, on September 29.
Article image: Sarah McColgan
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de Sascha
Cool can't wait!
thierry henon
OMG!! So looking forward to it!! MARIAH, the legend, the queen!! Still don't understand the reason why she no longer sells that many records even though she is still as talented as she was 30 years ago!!
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Pedro Miranda
Simple answer: Ageism. Unfortunately, women over 40 don't get the same spotlight they used to.
September
Simply she doesn't need to be on the spot right now. She's more relaxed.