Global superstar Mariah Carey is officially back and entering a bold new chapter of her legendary career with the release of “Type Dangerous,” the electrifying lead single from her upcoming 16th studio album—her first in seven years.
Dubbed the best-selling female artist of all time, with over 200 million records sold, the elusive chanteuse is kicking off a highly anticipated musical comeback. Produced by Mariah herself alongside N.W.I. and Daniel Moore, “Type Dangerous” fuses her unmistakable vocals with the golden era of hip-hop, sampling Eric B. & Rakim’s iconic track “ERIC B IS PRESIDENT.” The result? A bold, beat-driven anthem destined to dominate the summer.
“I’m so excited to finally be releasing ‘Type Dangerous’ into the world!” shares Mariah. “I’ve been locked up in the studio for quite some time working my behind off on new music, and I’m thrilled for the unveiling of it to my fans, starting with ‘Type Dangerous!’”
A New Chapter, A Familiar Magic
Accompanying the single is an upcoming music video directed by none other than Joseph Kahn, the visionary behind Mariah’s visuals for “#Beautiful” and the perennial favorite “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The duo’s most recent team-up, the viral “It’s Time” video, reignited the holiday season buzz, and now they’re back to set the summer ablaze.
The teaser for “Type Dangerous” has already sent fans into a social media frenzy, with the Lambily across the globe rallying in excitement for the diva’s long-awaited return. Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram lit up as listeners clamored for more—eager to see what surprises this new Mariah era has in store.
Icon Moves Only
This comeback arrives just as Mariah prepares to receive the BET Ultimate Icon Award on Monday, June 9, a tribute to her enduring impact on pop and R&B music. And the momentum doesn’t stop there—Mariah is also set to headline Capital’s Summertime Ball on Sunday, June 15 at Wembley Stadium, marking one of her most anticipated live performances in years.
From her record-shattering vocals to genre-defying creativity, “Type Dangerous” marks a thrilling return for one of music’s most influential figures. With a new album on the horizon, a performance-packed summer ahead, and fans at the edge of their seats, one thing is clear:
Mariah Carey is back—and more dangerous than ever.
