Mariah Carey isn’t hiding her taste for danger—she’s belting it at full volume. The pop-R&B icon has returned to the solo spotlight with “Type Dangerous,” her first standalone single in nearly seven years. And fans? They’re eating it up like it’s 1995 all over again.
Released late Friday night, “Type Dangerous” marks the launch of what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated comebacks in recent music memory. The track is the lead single from Carey’s forthcoming 16th studio album, the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s critically praised Caution.
Co-written and produced by Carey herself alongside Anderson .Paak, Tobe Nwigwe, and Daniel Moore, “Type Dangerous” is a masterclass in genre fusion. Built atop a sample of Eric B. & Rakim’s seminal 1987 track “Eric B. Is President,” the single pulses with hip hop soul swagger, layered over a new jack swing-inspired beat that recalls Carey’s early ’90s work while sounding unmistakably current.
It’s a sonic collage equal parts R&B, pop, and throwback soul held together by Carey’s unmistakable voice and flair for drama. “She’s got a type,” Carey sings, “and it’s the kind your mama warned you about.” With a catchy hook and fierce delivery, “Type Dangerous” plays like both a confession and a celebration of past mistakes, the kind only a diva of Carey’s stature can turn into an anthem.
While fans speculate on the album’s release date, industry insiders suggest a late summer drop, likely accompanied by a short promotional tour. If confirmed, it will be Carey’s first album in nearly seven years, following Caution, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B Albums chart. That record featured collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign (“The Distance”), Gunna, Slick Rick, and Blood Orange, and was lauded for its smooth, forward-thinking production and vocal restraint.
Adding to the buzz, Carey is set to be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday, June 9. The honor recognizes her “decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact,” according to BET.
Between her musical return and overdue recognition from the industry, it’s shaping up to be a monumental summer for Mariah Carey. And if “Type Dangerous” is any indicator, she’s not just revisiting her legacy—she’s rewriting it, one fierce note at a time.
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