Mariah Carey Reveals ‘Hint’ on When Her Lost Grunge Album Will Finally Be Released

Billboard · 2026-10-30
Mariah Carey Reveals ‘Hint’ on When Her Lost Grunge Album Will Finally Be Released

Mariah Carey has dropped a clue about the release of her long-shelved grunge album, a project that has become a legendary piece of pop culture lore. During a recent Reddit AMA, the five-time Grammy winner said she gets asked about it “about once a week,” and offered a tantalizing hint that has fans buzzing. The album, recorded in the mid-1990s under the alias Chick, has never seen an official release, though Carey has teased it for years. Her latest comment suggests that the wait may soon be over, reigniting interest in one of music’s most famous unreleased recordings. Carey also answered fan questions about her dogs and her friendship with Lenny Kravitz, adding a personal touch to the session. For fans and collectors, the possibility of finally hearing Carey’s grunge-era experiment is a major event that could reshape her artistic legacy. Stay tuned—this hidden gem may finally surface.