Prepare a 25-year surprise album "Glitter", Mariah Carey also plans to release a grunge project

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JAKARTA - 2026 is a big moment for Mariah Carey. The diva is preparing a special gift for her fans, related to two projects that have been the subject of heated discussion: the 25th anniversary of the "Glitter" album and her grunge album that has never been officially released.

The album "Glitter", which was considered the lowest point in his music career when it was released in 2001, is now getting new appreciation.

Carey confirmed that he was working on a deluxe version or reissue to celebrate the quarter-century of the album.

"The plan for the deluxe version and the reissue, or maybe one of them, I don't know. We're dealing with it and I'm very excited," Carey said in a recent interview with Variety.

He even admitted that he had hated the album because of its commercial failure. "I used to hate it. But then, it became something I really loved and seemed to have its own way."

In addition to "Glitter", Carey also gave a fresh wind regarding her secret project, "Someone's Ugly Daughter", a grunge-style album that she recorded in secret in the 1990s with the band Chick, which is reportedly due to be released soon with Carey's own vocals.

The diva's desire to release it grew stronger after she watched Foo Fighters and Taylor Momsen perform songs from the album at the MusiCares event earlier this year.

"It's the best thing ever. I sat there so excited. I really wanted to make it happen (release a grunge album), but you know, I had to wait a little while. And I will. I really will," Carey said.

Closing his statement, Carey revealed that he never stopped being in the studio. He is in the process of recording new music that he hopes will be well received by his loyal listeners.

Although he did not want to call it a "full album" to avoid fan pressure, Carey assured that his latest works are on the way.

"I'm definitely recording new music and I'm really excited about it. And yes, I do always record new music, but I hope this music will be successful and people will like it. But yes, new music," he concluded.