Mariah Carey Announces Release Date for 16th Studio Album — Fans Buzz Over “Type Dangerous” & Anderson .Paak Collab

She’s here for it all.
Mariah Carey has officially confirmed the release date of her long-awaited 16th studio album, sending fans into full countdown mode. The album is set to drop September 26, 2025, and if early previews are any indication, the Queen of Christmas may soon be the Queen of Fall too.

The 56-year-old icon made the announcement via Instagram, showing off her signature glam in heels, leggings, and a black tank — all while teasing a sultry new track that may be titled “Here For It All.” The post immediately set social media on fire as Carey strutted to the unreleased song, giving fans just enough to spark speculation.

🎶 “Type Dangerous” Kicks Off The Era

The first official single, “Type Dangerous,” dropped in June and marked a sharp, confident return to form. Co-written and co-produced by Anderson .Paak, the track samples the iconic Eric B. & Rakim classic “Eric B. Is President” — blending retro soul with modern Mariah elegance.

Rumors are swirling that .Paak will also serve as executive producer for the full album, which would mark a major collaboration between two powerhouse talents.

🍬 Second Single Already Teased?

In a playful video posted shortly after the announcement, Carey is seen stirring something sweet in the kitchen, singing what sounds like a hook from her next single:

“I’ma keep it nice, I’ma keep it sweet, I’ma keep it sugar, I’ma keep it sweet.”

Fans are already speculating that this could be another candy-coated anthem in the making.

📅 What We Know So Far

• Album Title: Not yet confirmed
• Release Date: September 26, 2025
• Lead Single: “Type Dangerous” (Out now)
• Collaborators: Anderson .Paak (rumored exec producer)
• Possible Tracks: “Here For It All” (teased), “Sweet” (unconfirmed)

In a 2024 interview with Variety, Carey hinted this project had been years in the making.

“I’ve written some new songs. I’m excited about it... I just need to figure out which ones I’m going to use.”

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Mariah’s got nothing left to prove — but that’s never stopped her from reinventing the game. With Anderson .Paak in the mix and a release date set, this new era already feels bolder and more soulful than anything we’ve seen since The Emancipation of Mimi. “Type Dangerous” is a grown-woman anthem, and if the rest of the album follows suit, we might be entering a late-career classic moment for one of music’s greatest vocalists.