Mariah Carey has officially released her highly anticipated 16th studio album, "Here For It All," on Friday, September 26, via gamma. This 11-track LP marks a significant return for the iconic artist, showcasing her enduring sparkle and vocal prowess seven years after her last studio effort, "Caution."

The album was prefaced by two compelling singles that set the stage for its release. "Type Dangerous" quickly garnered critical acclaim, winning Best R&B at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, an event where Carey was also honored with the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. This single further solidified her legacy, becoming her landmark 50th Billboard Hot 100 hit and her first No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay in nearly two decades. The second single, "Sugar Sweet," features collaborations with Shenseea and Kehlani, adding diverse and contemporary voices to Carey's signature sound.

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Beyond the lead singles, "Here For It All" boasts other notable collaborations, including "Play This Song" with Anderson .Paak and "Jesus I Do" featuring the legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters, promising a rich blend of genres and vocal artistry. Although not featured on the album itself, a snippet of a song titled "In Your Feelings" was previewed by SZA and Carey during an Apple Music conversation in New York City, creating further buzz among fans.

Carey also provided insight into the album's creation during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Morningsearlier in the release week. She discussed the intentionality behind the title track, "Here For It All," and its placement as the closing song on the project. "The last song on the album I decided first. I was like, ‘The last song is going to be “Here For It All.” And I’m going to make it the title track.’ It’s just something that feels good to me, and I didn’t want people to miss it," she explained, highlighting her deliberate artistic choices.

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This new album follows "Caution," her 2017 release, a 10-song LP that featured collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign on "The Distance," Slick Rick and Blood Orange on "Giving Me Life," and Gunna on "Stay Long Love You." "Caution" was also a critical and commercial success, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and topping the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. With "Here For It All," Mariah Careycontinues to demonstrate her innovative spirit and unwavering impact on the music industry.