Mariah Carey announces new album 'Here For It All' — what we know so far
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Mariah Carey has officially announced her long-awaited sixteenth studio album, Here For It All, scheduled for release on September 26 via independent label Gamma.
The pop icon revealed the news on social media Monday morning, sharing a brief video featuring her signature strut in spike heels and a teaser of the title track playing in the background.
Here For It All 🦋 My new album out 9/26 🦋 Pre-order now! pic.twitter.com/DiJX39Jq2U
The album rollout began in early June with the release of its lead single, “Type Dangerous,” co-written and co-produced with acclaimed musician Anderson .Paak. The track, which channels Carey’s classic sound, samples Eric B. & Rakim’s “Eric B. Is President” and features a cameo from YouTuber Mr. Beast in the official video. Although the full tracklist remains under wraps, Carey has hinted that the next single could be titled “Sugar Sweet.”
In a 2024 interview with Variety, Carey shared her excitement about the new material, saying she had written several songs and was in the process of deciding which ones to include on the final album. Here For It All marks her first full-length project in seven years, following 2018’s Caution, which was released through Epic Records and featured collaborations with producers like Skrillex, Mustard, No I.D., and Timbaland.
Carey’s new album also marks a major career move. She is now signed to Gamma, an independent label founded in 2023 by music industry veterans Larry Jackson and L.A. Reid. According to Forbes, Reid will serve as executive producer on the album through his company Mega. “It’s a game-changing moment,” Reid said, highlighting the significance of a global superstar partnering with a self-contained indie label rather than a major record company.
With anticipation building, Here For It All promises a return to form for Carey and a new chapter in her storied career.