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Mariah Carey Image Credit: Reuters

Mariah Carey is back with new music.

The pop diva announced that she would release an album titled ‘The Rarities’ on October 2, and dedicated it to her fans.

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The apparent album cover, which the 50-year-old artist posted to Instagram, is a classic black-and-white close-up of Carey’s face.

“This one is for you, my fans. It’s to celebrate us, and to thank you for years of pure love and support. I am so grateful to you,” she wrote.

Fans and celebrities reacted positively, leaving thousands of comments.

“OH MY GOODNESS! Yes, thank you for this!!” wrote singer Jordin Sparks, while one fan commented: “TIME OF DEATH: RIGHT NOW.”

Carey has released 15 studio albums to date since her self-titled debut in 1990. The singer celebrated 30 years of ‘Mariah Carey’ on June 12.