caution is the fifteenth studio album by american singer and songwriter mariah carey. it was released on november 16, 2018, through epic records. carey collaborated with ty dolla sign, slick rick, blood orange and gunna on the album's songs and worked with a variety of producers. it is her first studio album in four years, "caution" was praised upon release and appeared on several year-end lists and to promote the album carey went on the caution world tour