The Remixes (Mariah Carey album)

The Remixes is the first remix album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released on June 25, 2003, by Columbia Records. It mainly compiles remixed versions of Carey's songs, featuring club mixes on the first disc and hip-hop collaborations and remixes on the second.

The Remixes is a two-disc compilation album by Carey that blends various genres, including dance, pop, and R&B. The first disc is oriented toward the dancefloor, featuring club remixes that draw from disco, house, gospel, electronica, and techno, while the second disc highlights Carey's hip-hop collaborations, some of which are original versions rather than remixes. Among the notable tracks is "I Know What You Want", a duet with Busta Rhymes originally released on his album It Ain't Safe No More..., as well as two remixes that were previously exclusive to the Japanese market: the So So Def remix of "The One" and "Miss You" featuring Jadakiss, both initially recorded during the Charmbracelet era. Licensing for the album involved material from three of Carey's record labels—Columbia, Virgin, and Island—as well as J Records for "I Know What You Want."

Upon release, The Remixes received mixed critical reactions. Some reviewers regarded it as a more compelling offering than a standard greatest hits compilation, praising the new interpretations and the scope of styles represented across both discs. Others, however, perceived it as a calculated commercial move aimed at repackaging old material. The dance-oriented first disc drew divided opinions: while some critics felt that the production, particularly from David Morales, remained fresh and complemented Carey's vocals, others found the beats repetitive or dated, questioning the creative value of the remix process. The hip-hop disc was equally polarizing. Some applauded the synergy between Carey and her guest rappers, highlighting songs like "Breakdown", "Fantasy", and "Loverboy" as standout examples of cross-genre chemistry, while others criticized the features as underwhelming or ineffective. Reviewers generally agreed that the album catered more to long-time fans than to casual listeners, with some noting that the remixes lacked the energy or substance to stand on their own. Still, certain tracks were praised for making bold departures from their original versions, and Carey's decision to re-record her vocals for many of the remixes was viewed by some as a mark of dedication.

Commercially, the album debuted at number 26 on the Billboard 200 with over 40,000 units sold in its first week—lower than her ninth studio album Charmbracelet, but a stronger showing than her previous compilation Greatest Hits. Despite spending only five weeks on the main album chart, it found greater success on the genre-specific Top Electronic Albums chart, where it held the number one position for two months. By April 2005, U.S. sales had reached over 200,000 copies, climbing to nearly 290,000 by 2018. In October 2019, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA, a milestone adjusted for its double-disc format, which counts each disc toward certification thresholds. Internationally, The Remixes reached the top forty in markets including New Zealand, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.