(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Mariah Carey is working on new material reminiscent of tunes from her early days.

After giving birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe in April, the singer is now spending some time on composing fresh songs. Mariah's husband Nick Cannon has been discussing what is influencing her latest musical offering.

"She's very inspired by her early work," Nick explained in an interview with Perez Hilton.

Mariah's past albums, Emotions and Music Box released in 1991 and 1993 respectively, are her major points of reference for her upcoming release.

"She's been listening to her first two albums quite a bit," says Nick.

Mariah is interested in reuniting with musical fundamentals, preferring to keep choreography and performance on the backburner for now.

"[Mariah's] done with the dance. I think it's going to be good though," says Nick. "I think she's excited about being able to be musical and bring the voice back."

There is no concrete date set for her upcoming album's release, but it is anticipated to hit stores in late 2011. (C) Cover Media