Mariah Carey in the Studio with Jermaine Dupri

Mariah Carey back to studio, 'happy' to reunite with Jermaine Dupri for album

“So happy to be back in the studio with the one & only @Mr_Dupri aka Jermash!” Mariah tweeted.



In a recent interview with Billboard, Nick Cannon confirmed that his wife is readying her next album, which will be released near the end of the year.

“She’s been working away, and we have a studio in the crib, and [the pregnancy] has totally inspired her on so many different levels,” he said. “You’re definitely gonna see some new phenomenal music from Mariah.”

The album will serve as the follow-up to her 12th studio album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel” (released in 2009) and her second holiday album “Merry Christmas II” (released last year).

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon welcomed twins Monroe and Moroccan Scott on April 30th of this year.

With her twins a few months old, Mariah Carey is returning to the studio to record what will be her fourteenth studio album ! Celebrating the beginning of the journey Sunday, Carey shared a photo and some words saying she's "happy" to be working with Jermaine Dupri again !

As noted, Carey and Dupri have created major hits together over the years including "The Emancipation of Mimi" singles "We Belong Together," "Shake It Off," and "Don't Forget About Us".

Equally happy to be back to recording with Carey, Dupri also told fans "we are back together."

"MARIAH CAREY: ME AND MC IN THE STUDIO RIGHT NOW, (WE ARE BACK TOGETHER)," said Dupri. "Legends don't die".

Meanwhile,

Mariah Carey 'desperate for cake'

Mariah Carey has been struggling to ignore her cravings for cakes.

The singer has been seen working out with her personal trainer around New York in recent weeks. Mariah is determined to shed her baby weight after giving birth to twins Monroe and Moroccan in April. Although she is sticking to her exercise regime, she is finding it difficult to maintain a healthy diet.

The 41-year-old has a sweet tooth and reportedly made a secret visit to one of her favourite bakeries on Tuesday evening.

"Mariah gave into her cravings, sneaking out for a late-evening snack at Midtown's Sprinkles Cupcakes," reports New York Post. "When the songbird showed up at the cupcake mecca past 9pm, she found the place locked and the staff cleaning up."

Even though the cupcake store was closed, the staff were happy to open up and let Mariah place an order. The singer looked thrilled as she requested her favourite sugary treats and a drink to takeaway.

"They flung open the doors for the diva, and gave her a dozen red velvets to box up," the publication added. "Carey ordered a cup of milk to wash it all down."

Mariah has made no secret of her desire to shape up.
She has been posting photographs of herself jogging with her dogs around New York and also working out by the ocean.