Global icon and best-selling female artist of all time, Mariah Carey, is turning up the heat with her new single “Sugar Sweet” featuring Shenseea and Kehlani, out now via gamma. Produced by Mariah herself alongside HARV, the sultry track marks the second release from her highly anticipated 16th studio album, Here For It All, dropping September 26.
A delicious blend of styles, “Sugar Sweet” merges Mariah’s iconic songwriting, Shenseea’s bold dancehall energy, and Kehlani’s smooth R&B vocals, creating an irresistible, feel-good anthem tailor-made for long, dreamy summer nights.
The release follows the whirlwind announcement of Here For It All earlier this week, which sent fans and social media into overdrive. The album quickly shot to the top of the Amazon Music physical pre-sale charts, holding 4 out of the Top 5 bestseller slots, proving once again that the world is ready for a full Mimi comeback.
Mariah officially kicked off this new era earlier this summer with the electrifying lead single “Type Dangerous.” The track arrived with a viral, high-concept music video directed by longtime collaborator Joseph Kahn, featuring a surprise cameo from MrBeast. Mimi’s show-stopping live performance at the BET Awards — joined by Rakim and Anderson .Paak, ending with a shower of gold confetti — confirmed what fans already knew: Mariah Carey is back in full force. She was also honored that night with BET’s “Ultimate Icon” Award, solidifying her legendary status.
Critics have hailed “Type Dangerous” as a powerful return to form:
- Billboard praised it for “showcasing Mimi channeling her sultriest, most confident self.”
- Rolling Stone called it “fiery.”
- PAPER Magazine declared it “all attitude – and what more could you want?”
- V Magazine described it as “her most intriguing lead single in years.”
On the charts, “Type Dangerous” dominated radio, earning:
- #1 Most Added at Hot AC, Rhythm, Urban, and R&B
- #2 Most Added at Top 40 in the US
With “Sugar Sweet” setting the tone and Here For It All on the horizon, Mariah Carey’s comeback era is officially in full swing — and it’s sounding sweeter than ever.
