Type Dangerous
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| Single by Mariah Carey | ||||
| Released | June 6, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:55 | |||
| Label | Gamma | |||
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"Type Dangerous" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on June 6, 2025, as the lead single from her upcoming sixteenth studio album, through Gamma. The song marks Carey's first major solo release since her fifteenth studio album, Caution (2018), following a period focused on reissues and seasonal projects, including a 20th anniversary edition of The Emancipation of Mimi (2005).
Teased through a video showing Carey listening to a file labeled "T:D_MC16.mp3" in a car with a license plate reading "MC16", the single sparked speculation about a new album. Co-written and produced by Carey, Anderson .Paak, NWi, and Daniel Moore, "Type Dangerous" incorporates a sample from Eric B. & Rakim's 1987 track "Eric B. Is President". Musically, it is a hip hop soul and R&B song with elements of soul, and pop music with a new jack swing foundation, featuring percussion-heavy production. The lyrics explore an attraction to someone potentially dangerous, with Carey describing the release as the beginning of a new creative chapter.
Background
[edit]"Type Dangerous" was first teased through a short video on Carey's social media, in which she listened to a track labeled "T:D_MC16.mp3" while sitting in a car bearing a license plate reading "MC16" — prompting speculation about her sixteenth studio album.[1][2][3] The single marks Carey's first major solo release since her 2018 album Caution,[4][5] and follows a period focused on seasonal promotions and anniversary editions of her previous work, including a recent expanded reissue of The Emancipation of Mimi, released in May to celebrate the album's 20th anniversary.[6][7][8] The track, produced by Carey alongside NWi and Daniel Moore, samples Eric B. & Rakim's 1987 classic "Eric B. Is President".[8][9][10] In a press statement, Carey expressed excitement about the release, calling it the beginning of a new chapter and noting that she had spent significant time in the studio crafting new material.[11][12]
Composition
[edit]"Type Dangerous" is an R&B song, that samples Eric B. & Rakim's 1987 hip hop classic "Eric B. Is President", pairing the iconic groove with percussion-driven production that blends elements of new jack swing, soul and pop music.[13] The hip hop soul track struts with confidence as Carey expresses attraction toward someone who may be trouble — but the kind she's willing to embrace.[14]
Live performances
[edit]On June 9, 2025, Carey performed "Type Dangerous" for the first time at the 2025 Bet Awards as part of a medley with "It's Like That", with Rakim —whose song "Eric B. Is President" was sampled on the track— joining Carey on stage, and Anderson .Paak accompanying on drums.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Wang, Steffanee (June 2, 2025). "What's Mariah Carey teasing?". The Fader. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey Returns with Fiery Single 'Type Dangerous'". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0035-791X. OCLC 969027590. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 3, 2025). "Mariah Carey Seemingly Teases New Album, With Single Possibly Coming Really Soon". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey Makes a 'Dangerous' Comeback With First New Song in Years: Stream It Now". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Renshaw, David (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey samples Erik B. and Rakim on "Type Dangerous"". The Fader. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (May 30, 2025). "Mariah Carey's 'The Emancipation of Mimi': All 18 Original Tracks Ranked for Its 20th Anniversary (Staff Picks)". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 4, 2025). "Mariah Carey Is 'Looking for the Dangerous Type' on First New Single in Years: Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Chelosky, Danielle (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey – "Type Dangerous"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Singh, Surej (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey teases new album with fiery new single 'Type Dangerous'". NME. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Keates, Emma (June 6, 2025). "After 6 years, Mariah Carey's music has left the North Pole". The A.V. Club. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (June 6, 2025). "Carey's first original solo track since 2019 samples Eric B. & Rakim's "Eric B. Is President"". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Dresdale, Andrea (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey releases new single 'Type Dangerous,' confirms 16th album is coming". ABC News. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Stickler, Jon (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey Returns With New Single Type Dangerous". Stereoboard. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (June 6, 2025). "Mariah Carey Returns With New Single 'Type Dangerous'". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Irvin, Jack (June 9, 2025). "BET Awards 2025 Live Updates: Mariah Carey Debuts New Song with Anderson .Paak on Drums". People. Retrieved June 9, 2025.