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Mariah Carey Debuts 'Type Dangerous' as Prelude to 16th Studio Album

Sampling Eric B. and Rakim’s 1987 hit, the song signals a bold new direction for her upcoming record

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Overview

  • “Type Dangerous” marks Carey’s first album-linked single since Caution in 2018 and follows her standalone 2019 release “In The Mix.”
  • The track incorporates a sample of Eric B. and Rakim’s classic “Eric B. Is President” into its percussion-driven pop arrangement.
  • Carey built anticipation by sharing clips of “T:D_MC16.mp3” and a luxury car license plate reading MC16 on social media.
  • Anderson .Paak has revealed that he and Carey have collaborated on new music for her 16th studio album.
  • Carey will showcase her return at a summer performance on August 15, 2025, at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.