Mariah Carey Teams Up With L.A. Reid Again For Major Comeback

Mariah Carey has inked a multi-album agreement with Gamma, the independent music company helmed by Larry Jackson, as she readies her first studio album in nearly a decade.

The five-time Grammy winner, 56, 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.

“What Larry Jackson is building at Gamma is beyond music. It’s a cultural shift, and I’m excited to be part of something that honors legacy while pushing boundaries,” Maria Carey told Forbes.

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She added, “This next chapter is about owning my narrative and creating freely on my own terms.”

While the album’s title and release date remain under wraps, Carey confirmed she’s working alongside longtime collaborator L.A. Reid, who is executive producing the record.

Reid previously signed her to Island Def Jam in the early 2000s and helped steer her 2005 comeback album The Emancipation of Mimi, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

This new project will be Carey’s first full-length release since Caution in 2018, which debuted in the top five on the Billboard 200 and received critical praise for its production and vocal performances.

Gamma, founded in 2023, has quickly become a destination for legacy artists seeking creative control and ownership.

The company’s strategy focuses on artist empowerment and cross-platform storytelling.

Mariah Carey’s new deal signals a fresh chapter in a career that has spanned more than three decades and produced 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

A release date for the album has not been announced.