After the album's release, and its succeeding tour, Carey began conceptualizing and working on a new project, eventually titled The Emancipation of Mimi, her tenth studio effort. By November 2004, Carey had already recorded several songs for the album.
Following the release of the album and its accompanying tour, Carey began conceptualizing and working on a new project, eventually named The Emancipation of Mimi, her tenth studio album. By November 2004, Carey had already recorded several songs for the album.