April 12, 2005 Mariah Carey released “The Emancipation of Mimi.”

“The Emancipation of Mimi” – Mariah Carey
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The album, which debuted on top of the music charts with sales of over 400,000 in its first week, spawned the number-one singles “It’s Like That” and “We Belong Together.” It went on to become the highest selling album of 2005, and eventually went on to sale over 12 million copies worldwide. The album itself garnered 10 Grammy Award nominations, with Carey wining four.

“We Belong Together” – Mariah Carey: