Mariah Carey is officially back.
The singer has just released the new song she's been teasing online for several days -- "Type Dangerous" -- and it is indeed the lead single off her 16th studio album, which she also teased. The song samples the hip-hop classic "Eric B. Is President" by Eric B. & Rakim.
Carey said in a statement, "I'm so excited to finally be releasing 'Type Dangerous' into the world! 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!'"
Listen to the song here.
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The song begins with Carey saying, "To show my appreciation for your support, thank you, DJs," which echoes what a female voice says in the beginning of the Eric B. & Rakim song.
As she says that, the sampled words "Make 'em clap to this" from "Eric B. Is President" play in the background.
Elsewhere on the sassy track, Carey refers to various aspects of her life.
"Taking off my coat, clearing my throat / Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote," she says in one line.
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A video for the song is set to arrive soon, directed by Joseph Kahn, who was behind the camera for her hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" video.
Carey will accept the BET Ultimate Icon Award on Monday, June 9, and on Sunday, June 15, she'll headline Capital’s Summertime Ball at London's Wembley Stadium.
