Mariah Carey is giving lambs everywhere a reason to rejoice. The global icon and best-selling female artist of all time is honoring the 20th anniversary of her game-changing 10th studio album The Emancipation of Mimi with an epic suite of deluxe releases, set to drop May 30 via Def Jam/UMe.
Leading the celebration is a collector’s dream: a limited edition 5LP vinyl box set, curated by Mariah herself. This expansive collection includes the original album, fan-favorite tracks from the Ultra Platinum Edition like “Don’t Forget About Us” and “Secret Love,” plus a treasure trove of bonus material—from rare dance remixes and instrumentals to brand new reworks by KAYTRANADA and Esentrik. The set is housed in a luxe slipcase and features a 28-page booklet packed with rare photos and a heartfelt letter from Mariah to her fans.
“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!”
A deluxe 2LP vinyl and extended digital edition will also be available. The digital version will include additional exclusive tracks, with the full tracklist dropping soon.
As a teaser, fans can now stream KAYTRANADA’s sultry new remix of “Don’t Forget About Us,” available everywhere and accompanied by a sleek visualizer.
Two decades later, The Emancipation of Mimi still stands tall as one of Carey’s most influential eras—now reborn in a definitive anniversary edition.