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Mariah Carey Releases 'Type Dangerous,' Her First Proper Single Since 2018

The percussion-driven track showcases her confident sultry style, hinting at a new album after days of social media teases.

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Overview

  • ‘Type Dangerous’ arrived June 5, 2025, marking Carey’s first standalone single since her 2018 album Caution.
  • The swaggering, percussion-heavy production underscores Carey channeling her most confident, sultry persona.
  • She previewed the release with cryptic social media clips featuring a file named “T:D_MC16.mp3” and an “MC16” license plate.
  • Fans interpret the “MC16” reference as signaling a potential 16th studio album in development.
  • The single follows her ongoing promotional efforts for All I Want for Christmas Is You and the 20th anniversary two-disc set of The Emancipation of Mimi.