Triumphant - Artwork and Release

Artwork and Release

Carey revealed the single's artwork via her Instagram account on July 30, 2012. Iona Kirby for The Daily Mail wrote that Carey is known for her "powerful voice, diva tendencies and voluptuous figure" and that she has managed to combine all three qualities in the artwork for "Triumphant (Get 'Em)". She continued describing Carey's gown as a "flesh-coloured dress with cut-out panels and a saucy split up one side." Kirby was complimentary of the artwork, writing that Carey "sizzles" on the cover and that the "strapless frock leaves very little to the imagination as she smoulders for the camera." A critic for the Belfast Telegraph also noted that Carey poses "seductively" for the shot. Robbie Daw for Idolator noted that it appeared as though the artwork had been photoshopped and that it is reminiscent of the cover art of Carey's tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). Ayeesha Walsh for The Sun also noted a resemblance to the latter cover, writing "The cover shots for 'Triumphant' are somewhat reminiscent... which also sees her wearing a figure hugging gold dress while she strikes a similar pose." A writer from MTV found the shot "endlessly entertaining", while Declan Cashin of The Independent wrote: "Carey is depicted in golden hues as if she's radiating the precious shimmering element from her very being."

On August 1, a 30-second low quality snippet of Ross' verse was released, only one day prior to its scheduled release. Carey later confirmed via her official Twitter account that "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" would make its premiere on August 2, 2012 at 3:45pm on the B96 Chicago radio station. However, the station failed to premiere the song, and instead made its official debut on her website. The song received its official radio release later that day at 6:20pm CST on the B96 radio station, almost three hours later than scheduled. It was made available to download digitally via iTunes on August 3, 2012, in The Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. On August 7, "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" made its stateside digital download premiere. Island/Def Jam serviced the hip-hop version to R&B/hip-hop radio on August 13, and currently "mapping out strategies to deliver other versions across dance formats."