MARIAH CAREY RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE IN 7 YEARS “TYPE DANGEROUS” OUT NOW!!
MARIAH CAREY RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “TYPE DANGEROUS” OUT NOW - LISTEN HERE
Today, Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, has released “Type Dangerous,” the lead single from her upcoming 16th studio album, her first in 7 years. Listen HERE. This release kicks off a brand new era of her musical legacy.
Mariah produced the single alongside N.W.I. and Daniel Moore. “Type Dangerous” samples “ERIC B IS PRESIDENT” by Eric B. & Rakim, blending Mariah’s powerful vocals with a classic hip hop beat, creating what is sure to be a summertime anthem.
“I'm so excited to finally be releasing "Type Dangerous" into the world!” shares Carey, “I've been locked up in the studio for quite some time working my behind off on new music, and I’m thrilled for the unveiling of it to my fans, starting with "Type Dangerous!”
Mariah will also release a music video for “Type Dangerous” soon, bringing back iconic music video director Joseph Kahn, who previously directed Mariah’s videos for "#Beautiful" and "All I Want for Christmas Is You”. Most recently, they collaborated on the viral “It’s Time” video, kicking off the festive season celebrations.
The teaser for “Type Dangerous” sparked a social media frenzy among fans, incredibly eager to hear new music. All across social media fans have been clamoring for this release, hoping for as much Mariah as they can get.
This release comes just in time for Mariah’s upcoming acceptance of the BET Ultimate Icon Award on Monday, June 9th, celebrating her status as one of the greatest pop artists of all time. Mariah will also be performing live in just over a week, taking the stage as headliner at Capital’s Summertime Ball on Sunday, June 15th at Wembley Stadium.
ABOUT MARIAH CAREY
Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles (18 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. A two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominee and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Carey is a multi-hyphenate singer, songwriter, and producer who has been recognized with five Grammy Awards (and 34 nominations), ten American Music Awards (and 39 nominations), three Guinness World Record titles, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, Billboard’s “Icon Award,” the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” the Ivor Novello Award for “PRS for Music Special International Award,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few. As the globally recognized “Queen Of Christmas,” Carey’s beloved 1994 yuletide hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has become one of the longest-charting singles in any genre, spending 65 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100. In 2015, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023, Carey became one of the first 13 recipients of the BRIT Billion Award for surpassing one billion streams in the United Kingdom.
With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Carey is truly the template of the modern pop performance. Carey’s ongoing impact has transcended the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. In 2009, Carey was recognized with the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her critically acclaimed role in Lee Daniels’ “Precious.” Carey went on to appear in Daniels’ ensemble piece “The Butler” in 2013. A Congressional Award recipient, Carey has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart, including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Carey founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development.
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