Mariah Carey Delays Release Of New Album ‘The Art Of Letting Go’
Mariah Carey, the greatest artist of her generation/a parodically self-serious drag queen (depending on what day it is), has pushed back the release of her upcoming LP The Art Of Letting Go, originally scheduled to drop July 23. It’s a little curious: Album delays are so often the result of underperforming singles, as everyone at the label scrambles to figure out how to save face, but Carey’s Miguel-assisted track “#Beautiful” (hashtag beautiful!) is her best single in years, and it’s continuing to climb the charts, currently at its to-date peak of #15 on the Hot 100.
But Carey, ever-humbly, explained that the pushback isn’t political — it’s personal.
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
In short: Mariah Carey will let you know when she’s ready for you. Until then, settle in and get comfortable. This might take awhile.