Mariah Carey Cancels New Album.

Mariah Carey's 13th studio release had been due to be out next month but now her record label Mercury has axed it.

"That is an issue we are dealing with. The label is in disarray,"

wrote Mariah's manager Chris Lightly on his Twitter account.

However, songs on the album won't go to waste with some tracks being lined up to be released as singles.

Mariah is determined not to let the setback upset her and is working on another compilation, which maybe a Christmas album.

"We are looking to go possibly to another studio album or Christmas album. The decision hasn't been totally made yet. It's a creative process that cannot be rushed,"

tweeted Lightly.

Earlier this year, it was claimed Carey was considering quitting Mercury and returning to Sony, the label which launched her career and was once run by her ex-husband Tommy Mottola.

"Tongues are wagging over whether Mariah will stay at Mercury. She had all her biggest hits at Sony including Hero, Dream Lover, Vision of Love. It was where all the magic began for her,"

said a source in the studio.