Mariah Carey releases "It's a Wrap" EP - Entertainment Focus
Following the digital success, Carey released the EP on black and limited-edition translucent tan vinyl on December 1, 2023. Mariah Carey - It's A Wrap 2023
In 2023, Mariah Carey successfully revitalized her 2009 deep-cut by transforming a viral TikTok trend into a strategic commercial release. Originally an album track from Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel , the song's resurgence was fueled by a "sped-up" version that sparked a global dance challenge, leading to the official release of the It’s a Wrap EP on February 10, 2023. Origins and Composition Mariah Carey releases "It's a Wrap" EP -
Despite being 14 years old, the song debuted at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart in March 2023. It also reached No. 22 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart. Origins and Composition Despite being 14 years old,
To capitalize on the momentum, Def Jam Recordings released a four-track digital EP: The 2009 album version. It’s a Wrap (Sped Up): The version popularized on TikTok.
The track was recorded in 2009 for Carey's twelfth studio album. It is a doo-wop-inflected R&B "breakup anthem" featuring minimal instrumentation and high-range vocals.