Mariah Carey Hints at New Music With 16th Album Coming Soon

Mariah Carey Hints at New Music With 16th Album Coming Soon originally appeared on Parade.

IT'S TIIIIIIIIMMMEEE!

Mariah Carey has been hinting at a new studio album for a couple of years now. But on Friday, she teased that her 16th studio album will be arriving "soon."

Last month, the 56-year-old singer-songwriter released the lead single for her 16th album, "Type Dangerous," which was teased several days before its release. The song samples Eric B. and Rakim's hip-hop classic, "Eric B. Is President."

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Carey took to social media to drop a subtle hint that new music is coming. On her X account, she posted a montage filled with news clips, fan tweets and interviews about the upcoming album. Then, the screen goes white, and "MC 16" and "Soon" appear on the screen.

"'Soon!' #MC16," the "Fantasy" singer wrote as her caption.

In the teaser, the Grammy-winning singer highlighted a 2023 interview with Entertainment Tonight where she said she has "about 10 songs" and "there's a lot of material." The "Vision of Love" singer also featured a clip from Apple Music's 10th Anniversary Celebration interview that took place on June 30, where she mentioned that "we got some Mariah ballads, yes."

Carey is still one of the best-selling artists of all time. Known for her five-octave range, songwriting talent and chart dominance since the 1990s, the singer has easily earned her place as a star in the music industry.

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In recent years, Carey has focused on celebrating her legacy by releasing anniversary and deluxe editions of past albums of The Emancipation of Mimi, Rainbow, Merry Christmas, Music Box and Butterfly. These re-releases include rare tracks, live recordings, a capella versions and remixes, giving longtime fans a nostalgic look back while keeping her iconic catalog fresh and accessible.

While most details are still under wraps and there is no official release date yet, it’s clear that the Lambily won’t have to wait much longer. With a new era on the horizon, fans are eager to see what Carey has in store. But one thing is for sure, our Songbird Supreme isn’t done making magic just yet.

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Mariah Carey Hints at New Music With 16th Album Coming Soon first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.