Following the unexpected leak of the album title, and the previously confirmed released date, Mariah Carey is taking a step back and has decided she is not quite ready to release her album in July.
‘The Art of Letting Go’ was originally scheduled to hit stores on July 23, but has now been pushed back to an undisclosed date.
The Pop diva made the announcement via Twitter. “While making this album, I got so immersed in the creative process that I just don’t feel I would be doing it justice to release it on 7/23,” tweeted Mariah. “I’d rather not exclude meaningful songs. I want to give you this album as it’s meant to be heard. When I’m ready, you’ll be the first 2 know!”
We were curious after she was recently in the studio with Young Jeezy and Mike WiLL Made It, see here. In addition the LP is expected to boast collaborations with hitmakers including Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox, Rodney Jerkins, Hit-Boy, The-Dream, and more.
Her first single, the Miguel-assisted “#Beautiful” is currently No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and she shared a picture in Capri shooting another video with Miguel earlier this month.
Mariah is set to perform at the BET Awards on June 30 and the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 4.
While making this album, I got so immersed in the creative process that I just don’t feel I would be doing it justice to release it on 7/23.
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 25, 2013
I’d rather not exclude meaningful songs. I want to give you this album as it’s meant to be heard.When I’m ready, you’ll be the first 2 know!
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 25, 2013
Saw that coming…..