Released on April 12, 2005, through Island / Def Jam Records, The Emancipation of Mimi is Mariah Careys tenth studio album and is widely regarded as her comeback project. It became her best-selling album featuring hit singles We Belong Together, Shake It Off, Dont Forget About Us, and Its Like That.
The album will be reissued in a 2LP, which includes a new bonus track making its debut on vinyl, We Belong Together (Mimis Late Night Valentines Mix). A Digital Deluxe album will also be released with bonus tracks and remixes.