Mariah Carey shed tears during her BET Honors tribute but she was all smiles early this morning while in the studio with Jermaine Dupri. The dynamic duo, who crafted the mega hits ‘We Belong Together’ and ‘Always Be My Baby‘, have resumed production on Carey’s new studio album, which will be released later this year.

Other acts who contributed to Carey’s latest project include Randy Jackson and Big Jim Wright. Additionally, former RydazNrtisT member Kevin Writer, who is currently managed by Nick Cannon, has also worked with the diva for the record.

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