There’s something undeniably magnetic about a Mariah Carey comeback — the kind that arrives not with a whisper, but with a knowing smirk and a firestarter beat. Her latest single “Type Dangerous,” the inaugural chapter of her upcoming MC16 era, is one of those moments.

Co-written with Anderson .Paak and Rae Khalil, “Type Dangerous” is Carey in full command — sleek, flirtatious, and edged with the kind of maturity that can only be earned. Built on a sample of Eric B. & Rakim’s Eric B. Is President, the track borrows from hip-hop’s golden age while staking its claim firmly in 2025. It’s hip-hop soul dressed in high heels and wearing a knowing grin.

There’s real chemistry behind the scenes, too. Anderson .Paak’s fingerprints are all over the production: tight drums, vintage textures, and a groove that doesn’t try too hard to be current — it just is. Rae Khalil’s contribution as a co-writer sharpens the pen without diluting Carey’s voice. The result is a single that feels both effortless and calculated — as if Carey walked into the booth, shut the door, and let the years of artistry do the work.

In typical fashion, Mariah Carey teased the track on social media with a coy “What’s your type?” and a noirish visual snippet. It worked. The buzz was immediate — and for good reason. She knows her audience, but more importantly, she knows herself.

And while her recent announcement about receiving the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards might have felt like a career retrospective moment, “Type Dangerous” firmly reminds us: she’s not done. Not even close.