The five-time Grammy winner has signed a multi-album deal with Gamma, the independent music company launched by Larry Jackson.
The move marks her return to the studio and her first full-length release in nearly a decade, and recently dropped “Type Dangerous,” the lead single from her upcoming 16th studio project. The track marks the start of a new era for Carey, who has now joined a roster at Gamma that includes Usher and Snoop Dogg. Though details remain scarce, Mariah Carey confirmed longtime collaborator L.A. Reid will serve as executive producer. Their past work includes her 2005 comeback album The Emancipation of Mimi, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and restored her chart dominance. Carey’s last album, Caution, dropped in 2018 and received critical acclaim for its production and vocal maturity. The upcoming project aims to build on that success while diving deeper into her growth as an artist.
Founded in 2023, Gamma quickly gained attention by supporting veteran artists through ownership-driven deals and creative autonomy. Carey’s deal reflects a broader shift in music, where legacy artists reclaim control and redefine relevance on their terms.