Risky Revenge: Mariah Carey's New Single and Stealth Album Reveal
Taste of the New: "Type Dangerous"
Release a fresh album anew - Return with fresh music release
In the realm of sonorous delights, Mariah Carey (56), the renowned US pop diva, bestows us with a tantalizing taste of her new single, "Type Dangerous", set to drop this Friday. This music gem is the vanguard salvo from her imminent 16th studio opus, an audacious follow-up to her 2018 album, "Caution".
Wielding the Mic with Gusto
In Carey's own words, "I can't bloody wait to unleash 'Type Dangerous'!" The song's creation has been a rigorous labor of love, as she's spent myriad hours in the studio, sculpting this masterpiece. The single is effectively a remixed medley of the acclaimed hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim's "Eric B. Is President", addressed in partnership with Anderson .Paak (39).
With a modern spin on female empowerment, this song twirls around a clandestine adoration for the rebellious and the perilous. The track offers an enchanting concoction of glamour, autonomy, and romantic bravado, all served in a stylish package.
Enticing Visuals
Keep your eyes peeled, as the "Type Dangerous" music video is about to storm the cyber world. Once more joining forces with director Joseph Kahn, the visionary behind the iconic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" video, our cherished songstress promises a visual spectacle that'll captivate and charm.
** spun in her honor**
Before the hustle and bustle of upcoming performances, Carey is set to receive the BET Ultimate Icon Award beside Jamie Foxx (57), Kirk Franklin (55), and Snoop Dogg (53). This recognition honors their indelible marks on music, entertainment, advocacy, and indelible impact on the broader community. The honors ceremony is scheduled for Monday, June 9th. Sticking with the festivities, Mariah will also grace the stage at the Capital's Summertime Ball festival at Wembley Stadium on June 15th.
As for the crafty tactics used to unveil her latest comeback, Mariah Carey is, indeed, a master of the art. Will "Type Dangerous" quench the thirst for more after a five-year gap from her last studio album? Only time will tell.
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For the Terminologically Bent
- Modern Female Empowerment Theme: Conceivably personifying present-day female empowerment, "Type Dangerous" emanates a defiant streak, with Carey championing her choices and exhibiting unabashed self-confidence, reminiscent of broader themes of self-expression, capital A Autonomy, and "hear me roar" vigor.
- Enrichment Data:
- Single: "Type Dangerous"
- Release Date: Slated for June 6, 2025, the "Type Dangerous" single officially unveiled Carey's upcoming 16th studio album's dawn[2][4].
- Composition and Theme: Merging R&B sensibilities, new jack swing, soulful undertones, and pop panache, "Type Dangerous" fashioned a blend of hip-hop and contemporary musical elements, employing the "Eric B. Is President" sample by Eric B. & Rakim[4]. The song's theme revolves around sexy, alluring danger, weaving in threads of female empowerment, self-confidence, and blatant expressions of desires[4].
- Music Video: Premiering shortly after the single, the "Type Dangerous" music video boasted impressive visuals, high-energy choreography, and breath-taking car scenes, featuring a luxury McLaren[6].
- Upcoming Album
- Album Title: Though the album's title has yet to be divulged, insiders often refer to it as part of the MC16 era[6].
- Release Date: Confidentiality currently shrouds the exact release date for the album, but it is confirmed to drop following Carey's successful 2018 album Caution[2][6].
- Collaborations: Exact collaborative details for the upcoming album remain under wraps as of now.
♪ I'm gonna be the one who's gonna make you cry ♪, Mariah Carey's new single "Type Dangerous" represents a bold step into the realm of modern female empowerment, offering a unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop sounds that mirror the enchanting and dangerously alluring theme it explores. This catchy and energetic music gem serves as a tantalizing taste of her upcoming 16th studio album, which is yet to be titled but is often referred to as part of the MC16 era.
