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Why the dislike? (111,119) by Edward from USA It's not that I dislike "Thank God I Found You", I just don't really care for it. To me, it feels generic and overcrowded, almost as if Mariah was unsuccessfully trying to recreate the magic of "One Sweet Day". While I don't think it truly deserved the #1 spot, I can admit it's still a decent song. And no, I'd never compare it to Crapfinity, that one is in a league of hideous all on its own. Mariah had a golden chance to redeem that track with the "Why You Mad Remix", ft big names of the moment like Justin Bieber, French Montana, and T.I., yet somehow the result was even worse. On the flip side, the "Thank God I Found You (Make It Last Remix)" is fantastic, and I believe it played a huge role in pushing the original to the top of the charts. (Friday 12 September 2025; 01:56) this is a reply to message 111,116

Why the dislike? (111,116) by Tevin from USA But why, what's the reasoning behind your feelings of why it's mediocre? I'm asking out of curiosity, not hate. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 21:51)

Thank God I found you (111,118) by Giovanni from USA I love TGIFY, it's actually one of my favorites from Rainbow. 98 Degrees did their thing but I would have left Joe as he does nothing for the song. I can understand why some may not like it or call it unforgettable but the song was a hit so it is what it is. (Friday 12 September 2025; 01:28)

Jesus oh what a wonderful child (111,117) by Giovanni from USA I love this song so much, had it on repeat today. (Beyonce could never.) Mariah in her prime was the best, she was meant to sing gospel and it's a shame we never got a full studio gospel album. That's why I'm so excited to hear "Jesus I do". From what I've heard it's very good. I can't wait. (Friday 12 September 2025; 01:23)

Why the dislike? (111,116) by Tevin from USA But why, what's the reasoning behind your feelings of why it's mediocre? I'm asking out of curiosity, not hate. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 21:51) this is a reply to message 111,111

Why the dislike? (111,111) by Lighty from China It's not a bad song. It's just not as good as her other #1's. It's just mediocre. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 16:57)

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,115) by 4real4real from UK Day 1 - Mariah Carey (1990) + live debut EP + Someday EP + There's Got To Be A Way EP + Here We Go Around Again (The Rarities) It's finally here - our streaming party countdown to Here For It All begins today. Today's about celebrating the moment Mariah stepped out and shared her gift with us for the first time. For those of you joining in, we're kicking things off with the album that started it all: Mariah's self-titled debut (1990). This record introduced the world to that voice and gave us timeless #1 songs like Vision of Love, Love Takes Time, Someday and I Don't Wanna Cry. Her pen game and ear for a good melody is strong out the gate. It's pure heart, raw talent, and a reminder of how far she's come since singing backing vocals and writing on the subway. Don't forget to spin the EP's and Here We Go Around Again from The Rarities, as well. Let's enjoy this moment. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 19:15)

Why the dislike? (111,114) by 4real4real from UK It was originally intended to be a duet with KCI and JoJo (of Jodeci) but for whatever reason that fell through. In that context the song makes perfect sense. It sounds very much like All My Life, their previous US no 1. Joe and 98 Degrees just didn’t have the same cred or vibe as Jodeci so it just came off cheesy. But the remixes are fire indeed. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 19:10) this is a reply to message 111,110

Why the dislike? (111,110) by Tevin from USA So for the last few days, I've been listening to TGIFY. I've always loved that song, even though I rarely listen to it. Granted from an Rnb perspective the remix could be considered stronger. Anyway I tend to notice people on here and other Mariah discussion forums, talking about their disdain for the original song. My question is why, what makes people not like this #1 song? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 16:42)

Why the dislike? (111,113) by BFF from United States I love the original version of "Thank God I Found You". I think it would have worked better as a duet with Joe without 98 Degrees featured, but there is something very uplifting about the song's optimism. I think it fit well with what was popular in terms of late 90s and early 00s pop-soul ballads. I believe it would have gotten more radio airplay if the "Rainbow" album had received stronger promotion. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 17:22) this is a reply to message 111,110

Why the dislike? (111,110) by Tevin from USA So for the last few days, I've been listening to TGIFY. I've always loved that song, even though I rarely listen to it. Granted from an Rnb perspective the remix could be considered stronger. Anyway I tend to notice people on here and other Mariah discussion forums, talking about their disdain for the original song. My question is why, what makes people not like this #1 song? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 16:42)

JD interview on The Breakfast Club (111,112) by Bill from the UK Thank you for the summary. If I remember correctly, the Cream sample was originally intended for Always Be My Baby. Surprised it didn't then find its way onto the remixes JD did. As for TGIFY, I don't think anyone really dislikes it, more that amongst her number ones it's considered one of the more formulaic and basic numbers. The Make It Last remix far eclipses the original. I also felt there were too many voices on the song and it would have been better as just a duet between MC and Joe, it didn't really need 98 Degrees. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 17:06) this is a reply to message 111,106

JD interview on The Breakfast Club (111,106) by Randy from USA He starts talking about her at 30:00 on YouTube. It was a little enlightening. He claims she wants to go full out hip-hop. At one point early on she brought Cream by Wu-Tang to him and said I want to sing over that. He also said that she wanted to "rap" more over We Belong Together. I think he meant sing more with fast wordplay. He insisted on her sing that last note We Belong Together. He also said she can sing flawlessly when she wants to. She doesn't want to highlight how well she sings anymore. That kinda makes sense. I have noticed since she started having problems with her voice she wants to put emphasis on her being a songwriter or she thanks God for the gift of making music. She never wants to talk about her voice. MC doesn't want to put the effort into singing at a high level. He also says the audience wants the new Mariah records to sound like the old Mariah records. He says it's a struggle with all artists. They all want to change their sound despite the success and the brand that got them to the top. It was very interesting. In all the hoopla of promotion I thought yall may miss out on this. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 12:42)

Why the dislike? (111,111) by Lighty from China It's not a bad song. It's just not as good as her other #1's. It's just mediocre. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 16:57) this is a reply to message 111,110

Why the dislike? (111,110) by Tevin from USA So for the last few days, I've been listening to TGIFY. I've always loved that song, even though I rarely listen to it. Granted from an Rnb perspective the remix could be considered stronger. Anyway I tend to notice people on here and other Mariah discussion forums, talking about their disdain for the original song. My question is why, what makes people not like this #1 song? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 16:42)

Why the dislike? (111,110) by Tevin from USA So for the last few days, I've been listening to TGIFY. I've always loved that song, even though I rarely listen to it. Granted from an Rnb perspective the remix could be considered stronger. Anyway I tend to notice people on here and other Mariah discussion forums, talking about their disdain for the original song. My question is why, what makes people not like this #1 song? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 16:42)

JD interview on The Breakfast Club (111,109) by BFF from United States That sounds interesting and I will definitely give it a listen. But I don't think that would work for Mariah. Several singers have tried to rebrand as a rapper with little to no success at it. Mary J. Blige tried it as "Brook Lynn". Brandy tried it as "Brand Nu". It just doesn't work. The public will see through it and know that Mariah is doing it because she cannot sing like she used to, not because that's where her artistic vision lies. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 16:01) this is a reply to message 111,106

JD interview on The Breakfast Club (111,106) by Randy from USA He starts talking about her at 30:00 on YouTube. It was a little enlightening. He claims she wants to go full out hip-hop. At one point early on she brought Cream by Wu-Tang to him and said I want to sing over that. He also said that she wanted to "rap" more over We Belong Together. I think he meant sing more with fast wordplay. He insisted on her sing that last note We Belong Together. He also said she can sing flawlessly when she wants to. She doesn't want to highlight how well she sings anymore. That kinda makes sense. I have noticed since she started having problems with her voice she wants to put emphasis on her being a songwriter or she thanks God for the gift of making music. She never wants to talk about her voice. MC doesn't want to put the effort into singing at a high level. He also says the audience wants the new Mariah records to sound like the old Mariah records. He says it's a struggle with all artists. They all want to change their sound despite the success and the brand that got them to the top. It was very interesting. In all the hoopla of promotion I thought yall may miss out on this. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 12:42)

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,108) by BFF from United States I'll admit that it's kind of funny in a train wreck sort of way. But I definitely wouldn't want video of a "friend" offering to hump my leg and of me slurring my words with a vacant look on my face to be shared publicly. I think Mariah tolerates it because she likes having the street credibility for being seen with "grimey" rappers, but considering what just happened with Sean Combs and considering Busta Rhymes' history, I wouldn't be hanging around these people. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 15:34) this is a reply to message 111,101

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,101) by Edward from USA Relax, don't be a prude. Mariah and Busta go way back, they are friends, and friends say silly things, especially when they're happy and drunk, lol. Busta has the utmost respect for Mariah. I would like to hump on Mariah's leg myself, go figure. It's called the Mariah effect. Those two are friends, nobody took that seriously. Mariah was goofing around too. They were happy and celebrating getting their Moon Man. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 01:53)

JD interview on The Breakfast Club (111,107) by Dove from United States Thanks for sharing. I would be interested in listening to a full hip-hop album with MC rapping. I see her as a musical genius and I've never been disappointed by her music. I'm curious to see what her full, unrestrained, creative expression would sound like. It may not do amazingly well on the charts but she's already done that. Like I always say, authenticity is the highest vibration. She just needs to let the audience know what it is beforehand so they know what to expect. Like when Taylor Swift switched from country to pop and made an announcement about it. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 14:47)

JD interview on The Breakfast Club (111,106) by Randy from USA He starts talking about her at 30:00 on YouTube. It was a little enlightening. He claims she wants to go full out hip-hop. At one point early on she brought Cream by Wu-Tang to him and said I want to sing over that. He also said that she wanted to "rap" more over We Belong Together. I think he meant sing more with fast wordplay. He insisted on her sing that last note We Belong Together. He also said she can sing flawlessly when she wants to. She doesn't want to highlight how well she sings anymore. That kinda makes sense. I have noticed since she started having problems with her voice she wants to put emphasis on her being a songwriter or she thanks God for the gift of making music. She never wants to talk about her voice. MC doesn't want to put the effort into singing at a high level. He also says the audience wants the new Mariah records to sound like the old Mariah records. He says it's a struggle with all artists. They all want to change their sound despite the success and the brand that got them to the top. It was very interesting. In all the hoopla of promotion I thought yall may miss out on this. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 12:42)

Beautifully written HFIA hype narrative (111,105) by Bobby A from United States It seems like Gamma is sending a beautifully written HFIA hype narrative to international retailers like this one on the website of Australian retailer, Yes Charlie Records under the album's description section. This hype narrative is longer and more in depth than the one posted on the Record Store Day website for U.S. retailers. I feel MC's seven year absence since Caution and the HFIA promotion so far is going to help MC score big with critics and the news media on 09.26. Plus, I know already HFIA is a brilliant work by MC. Those critics who have heard HFIA, called it a "warm embrace" because of its soulful feel. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 10:33)

Glitterversary (111,104) by Zachariah from Croatia Happy Glitterversary everyone. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 09:36)

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,103) by Lighty from China Busta has 6 children with 4 different women and not married, so you can expect those were something he would say. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 08:52) this is a reply to message 111,100

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,100) by Giovanni from USA I saw it and it's very uncomfortable to look at. Busta is wrong and disrespectful for even asking that. Like don't you have a wife? Second Mariah is looking like Wendy Williams there and looks more medicated than intoxicated and the singing was very painful to hear. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 01:28)

Article: Busta Rhymes makes raunchy plea to Mariah Carey (111,102) by Dove from United States They're at a party. I rarely drink, but the few times in my life when I have, I've acted a fool with my friends and it was fun. I don't think we should scrutinize every little part of her life. She's allowed to have fun and act a fool with her friends at a party after winning a big award. We actually don't know if she's on any medication - it's all speculation. Mariah is an intelligent person and if she thinks Busta's words were inappropriate, she'll handle it. As we've seen in the past, she doesn't have a problem cutting people out of her life. I would hate to be famous. The only good thing about it (IMO) is the wealth that usually comes with it. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 02:13)

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,101) by Edward from USA Relax, don't be a prude. Mariah and Busta go way back, they are friends, and friends say silly things, especially when they're happy and drunk, lol. Busta has the utmost respect for Mariah. I would like to hump on Mariah's leg myself, go figure. It's called the Mariah effect. Those two are friends, nobody took that seriously. Mariah was goofing around too. They were happy and celebrating getting their Moon Man. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 01:53) this is a reply to message 111,094

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,094) by BFF from United States I don't know if anyone watched any of the videos floating around. First of all, Busta *twice* said he wanted to hump Mariah's leg. He would not be anywhere near the top of my list of men for Mariah to hook up with. Secondly, she seemed really out of it when they started singing along to "I Know What You Want". I don't know if it was just alcohol consumption, but she was very glassy-eyed in that footage. Yet another reason why I'm worried about her and worried that she's working too hard. (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 21:10)

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,100) by Giovanni from USA I saw it and it's very uncomfortable to look at. Busta is wrong and disrespectful for even asking that. Like don't you have a wife? Second Mariah is looking like Wendy Williams there and looks more medicated than intoxicated and the singing was very painful to hear. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 01:28) this is a reply to message 111,094

MC + Busta Rhymes VMA After Party footage (111,094) by BFF from United States I don't know if anyone watched any of the videos floating around. First of all, Busta *twice* said he wanted to hump Mariah's leg. He would not be anywhere near the top of my list of men for Mariah to hook up with. Secondly, she seemed really out of it when they started singing along to "I Know What You Want". I don't know if it was just alcohol consumption, but she was very glassy-eyed in that footage. Yet another reason why I'm worried about her and worried that she's working too hard. (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 21:10)

Adam (111,099) by Giovanni from USA It's been a while since you posted. Where you at? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 01:17)

Next single (111,098) by Bobby A from United States Mi probably has a better chance than Play This Song because PTS supposely has a quiet storm soulful Prince feel to it. Those type of quiet storm songs don't receive pop radio airplay in today's era of streaming and Spotify. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:24) this is a reply to message 111,097

Next single (111,097) by Giovanni from USA What do y'all think the next single will be? Will it be MI or "Play this song"? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:11)

Next single (111,097) by Giovanni from USA What do y'all think the next single will be? Will it be MI or "Play this song"? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:11) this is a reply to message 111,084

Golden ensemble and boots (111,084) by jaker20 from US I think that's going to be her ensemble throughout the HFIA era. During her UK concerts last month, she wore a similar ensemble, just in different colors. (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 05:06)

Help me there's stairs (111,096) by Giovanni from USA You're one of the first to bring up the shoulder injury. I know when you have a serious injury it can come back to hurt you as you age, I hope that's not the case with Mariah. I really wished she hadn't shot that video. I hope all is well with her. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:07) this is a reply to message 111,079

Help me there's stairs (111,079) by Lambi from USA That and I feel like her injury from 2013 where she cracked her rib, broke her arm and damaged her nerves, is actually catching up to her. She said in an interview she may have downplayed the severity of it, I feel like homegirl rushed through it too. I mean she went right back to work, the very next day. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 21:40)

Golden ensemble and boots (111,095) by Giovanni from USA I hate it lol, it just doesn't look good on her. I think what bothers me is the boots. Not even Beyonce would look good in that. Also the earrings and necklace age her in my opinion. I like the type of dress she wore at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards. I also wouldn't mind a feather type ensemble that gives us Diana Ross. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:02) this is a reply to message 111,082

Golden ensemble and boots (111,082) by Lambi from USA To be honest, I liked the short jumpsuit, because I hated the leotard moments from 2017. But I will say this VMA jumpsuit is a little too short. The right length was one she wore at Brighton Pride, purple and blue gradient ensemble. Though, I'm happy no one is roasting her like when Madonna wears something outrageous because Mariah actually looks good. The "give it up" commentaries are nowhere to be found. (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 00:40)

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