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Mariah Carey Returns With ‘Here For It All,’ a Polished Throwback to 1990s R&B

The review highlights velvety production, with a clear tilt toward 1990s nostalgia over reinvention.

Overview

  • The release marks Carey's first studio album in seven years and her 16th overall.
  • The record blends gospel ballads, R&B cuts and hip-hop‑leaning tracks while showcasing her five‑octave range and signature high-register squeals.
  • Lead singles “Type Dangerous” and “Sugar Sweet” set the course, with “Sugar Sweet” featuring reggaeton‑tinged contributions from Shenseea and Kehlani.
  • The reviewer describes the sound as elegant and ultra-smooth, praising the polish yet noting it can feel so sleek that little lingers.
  • A track titled “Nothing is Impossible” is framed as an epic perseverance anthem suited to a Disney-style soundtrack.