“Type Dangerous” was released as the lead single from Mariah's sixteenth studio album on June 6, 2025. “I'm so excited to finally be releasing ‘Type Dangerous’ into the world!”, Mariah said in a press statement. “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’!”
Mariah achieved her landmark 50th career hit on the Billboard Hot 100, as “Type Dangerous” made its debut at number ninety-five on the chart dated June 21, 2025, her first new title on the Hot 100 since “Oh Santa!,” featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson, spent a week on the chart dated December 19, 2020. “Type Dangerous” also allowed Mariah to return to the top of Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for the first time in nearly two decades as the song topped the chart dated August 16, 2025.
Mariah released four new remixes of the song on July 11, 2025, featuring guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Redman and Method Man, Big Sean, DJ Snake and Luisa Sonza.
| Song | Remix | Run time |
|---|---|---|
| Type Dangerous | Instrumental
|
2:55 |
| Type Dangerous | The Remix of the Gods feat. Busta Rhymes, Redman and Method Man
|
3:46 |
| Type Dangerous | The Sean Don Remix feat. Big Sean
|
2:57 |
| Type Dangerous | The Touch The Soul of the People Remix feat. DJ Snake
|
3:25 |
| Type Dangerous | The Brazil Funk Remix feat. Luisa Sonza
|
2:26 |
The music video for “Type Dangerous” was directed by Joseph Kahn and features a guest appearance by world-famous YouTuber Mr. Beast. The clip premiered on YouTube on June 14, 2025.
I came in the door dripped in Balenci
Cropped leather coat and some nine inch Fendis
The crowd opened up and I started to strut
I need my space but I'm signing autographs and such
Hit the little girls' room to powder my nose
Then came in three hatin' ass hoes
They don't know the meaning of water nor soap
I don't have time for the rigamarole
Taking off my coat, clearing my throat
Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote
Look at my wrist, check out the light show
Can you handle this? I don't know
You can meet me up at the pent
Knock 'em out the box with a chocolate kiss
Hope I ain't sayin' too much
I like 'em dangerous
Lookin' for the dangerous type
I like 'em dangerous
I'm lookin' for the dangerous type
I said I like 'em dangerous
Dangerous
Dangerous
Fresh outta Sing Sing, nah I'm just playin'
That was just a castle and an evil king
Made my escape, yes I had to flee
Now it's Sex in the City and a couple little flings
Motorcycle man had a yen for me
Liked to rush through the tunnel at a breakneck speed
Computer boy toy, he was fun for a while
Till I caught him on the web hacking other girls' files
You know the guy say he worked construction
Turns out he was movin' them pounds through customs
They wanna settle down but I just don't trust 'em
They wanna lock me down but there's no handcuffin'
Said we'd be together but you didn't stay forever
Now I guess it's just whatever till the 12th of never
I've never been afraid of love
That's why I like 'em dangerous
I'm lookin' for the dangerous type (Lookin' for that danger)
I like 'em dangerous (I like 'em dangerous — That's my type)
I'm lookin' for the dangerous type
I said I like 'em dangerous
Oh yes, I want someone to step to me
Oh yes, I want someone to rescue me
Oh yes, I've never been afraid of love
Oh yes, that's why I like 'em dangerous (I like 'em dangerous)
Oh yes, I want someone to step to me
Oh yes, I want someone to rescue me
Oh yes, I've never been afraid of love (Dangerous)
Oh yes, that's why I like 'em dangerous
Said I like 'em dangerous
Written by Mariah Carey, Brandon Paak Anderson, Kenya Rae Johnson, Jarius Mozee, Jason Pounds, Daniel Moore II, Eric Barrier, William Griffin.
Produced by Mariah Carey N.W.I. and Daniel Moore II.
