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HFIA (114,751) by Bobby A from United States You're right. I guess the disagreement that Larry Jackson and MC had was about releasing a deluxe edition for an album that sold poorly. Hopefully, MC17 will be MC's second comeback album. I know The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, and others brought in during the final months of recording will deliver some hits next year for MC. The trajectory of MC17 is destined to be better than HFIA. I just feel it. We all know MC17 will be her last chance for a Hot 100 Top 10 hit. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 21:21) this is a reply to message 114,744

HFIA (114,744) by Edward from USA And where was all that money supposed to come from, Mariah's personal bank account? You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless pit and expect it to fill up, would you? I think the promotional campaign leading up to "HFIA" was great. Mariah was everywhere, and there was clearly an effort to generate interest in the album. Unfortunately, the debut numbers didn't justify continuing to pour more money into a project that was out of the Hot 100 in its second week. At the end of the day, it is business, not charity. A fecent music video, radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement all sound great in theory, but who exactly was going to pay for all of that, and would the investment have actually translated into sales or streams? As fans, it's easy for us to come up with ideas after the fact when we're not the ones footing the bill. (Friday 23 October 2026; 14:55)

Glitter (114,750) by Jamie from UK So the first 6 tracks from disc 2 have been revealed. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) I hope there are more unknown tracks apart from the new mixes. I already had all those songs so I'm hoping for some surprises. I don't get why they don't just release all the track list at once (Saturday 24 October 2026; 20:47)

HFIA (114,749) by Edward from USA That sounds good on paper, but we're talking about Mariah Carey here. An ultra wealthy superstar using college kids for cheap labor under the guise of giving them an "opportunity" would be a PR nightmare. People would drag her mercilessly for making millions while paying students pennies. Public opinion would have her heading straight to the guillotine. Believe me, if Mariah genuinely thought throwing another million or two into a project would make a difference, she would find the money and invest it herself. She's done it before. The issue is that at some point, you have to look at the numbers and decide whether the investment is actually worth it. You can't keep throwing money at a project indefinitely just because you're hoping it'll eventually pay off. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 20:11) this is a reply to message 114,746

HFIA (114,746) by Rose from United States A lot of times we pay for experience and skill, and that is valuable. But sometimes we can find people who have natural talent who won't charge a fortune because they're just getting started. A lot of the expensive music video producers charge a small fortune because they've already made it and have to maintain their expensive lifestyles. I'm not saying they're not worth it. These days, you pretty much need to be independently wealthy to even try to be any kind of artist. The equipment used to make good art is not cheap. When I was young, I used to play the flute, and I had to stop because we couldn't afford to rent it anymore. I'm not saying I was ever going to be a famous flutist, but it was a hobby I enjoyed. It makes me wonder about the kids who actually do have natural talent that never gets the chance to grow and develop. To be able to afford another video, they could go to an art school and ask the professor if there are any promising students. They could let them borrow equipment, have them come up with a concept, and make a rough demo. Whoever wins gets to make a low-budget video. The top candidates could win a $1,000 cash prize, and the winner could get more. It still wouldn't cost nearly as much as hiring a more established and experienced artist. I'm not even thinking top-tier schools, either. I'm thinking community colleges. That would be life-changing money for some people. They could invest it into buying equipment that would support and nurture their talent. I know experience and skill do matter, and a lot of times that's what we pay for. But there are rare gems who are naturally gifted. We've all witnessed them. We're in a timeline where money can't be our main focus right now. She has made a lot of money off the people and could use this as an opportunity to give back. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 03:07)

More thoughts about this (114,748) by MusicfanJ from Germany Bambi vibe. I love it. "Early Mariah had a combination of innocence, vulnerability, sweetness, and quiet sensuality. She looked doe-eyed in interviews, then she'd sing those impossible notes like it was easy. Like a goddess." Absolutely, she was simply the best. That combination made her so special and loveable. Alfter Glitter it went too much into the diva direction. But that's just my personal view. I always loved the more natural Mariah. I have to google the woman you mentioned for playing Mariah, I've never heard of her. I have a feeling there won't be a bio-pic about MC, not so soon. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 14:17) this is a reply to message 114,745

More thoughts about this (114,745) by Rose from United States Whoever gets chosen to play Mariah in a movie would have to lip-sync. No one should even attempt to sing like Mariah. The reason I like Victoria Justice is because her cheekbones remind me of her, and she has that Bambi vibe Mariah had from her debut album up until Glitter. After that, the glamorous persona (Ginger) came out, and we never saw the girl-next-door again. Early Mariah had a combination of innocence, vulnerability, sweetness, and quiet sensuality. She looked doe-eyed in interviews, then she'd sing those impossible notes like it was easy. Like a Goddess. Whoever plays her would have to nail Mariah's mannerisms: the shy little smiles, the way she laughs when she's being cheeky, the hand gestures, and her slightly awkward, girlish humor. The voice can be dubbed, but the personality has to feel real. Who do you guys think could play her? Also, Keke Palmer could play Whitney in the MC biopic. She captures her essence. I've read other people say Keke should play Whitney in a biopic about Whitney but I think she could play Whitney in Mariah's biopic too. (Friday 23 October 2026; 15:57)

More thoughts about this (114,747) by Chicago Lamb from USA Absolutely I do not want to hear anyone's voice but Mariah's in a biopic. They must use the album and or live/outtake tracks. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 13:55) this is a reply to message 114,745

More thoughts about this (114,745) by Rose from United States Whoever gets chosen to play Mariah in a movie would have to lip-sync. No one should even attempt to sing like Mariah. The reason I like Victoria Justice is because her cheekbones remind me of her, and she has that Bambi vibe Mariah had from her debut album up until Glitter. After that, the glamorous persona (Ginger) came out, and we never saw the girl-next-door again. Early Mariah had a combination of innocence, vulnerability, sweetness, and quiet sensuality. She looked doe-eyed in interviews, then she'd sing those impossible notes like it was easy. Like a Goddess. Whoever plays her would have to nail Mariah's mannerisms: the shy little smiles, the way she laughs when she's being cheeky, the hand gestures, and her slightly awkward, girlish humor. The voice can be dubbed, but the personality has to feel real. Who do you guys think could play her? Also, Keke Palmer could play Whitney in the MC biopic. She captures her essence. I've read other people say Keke should play Whitney in a biopic about Whitney but I think she could play Whitney in Mariah's biopic too. (Friday 23 October 2026; 15:57)

HFIA (114,746) by Rose from United States A lot of times we pay for experience and skill, and that is valuable. But sometimes we can find people who have natural talent who won't charge a fortune because they're just getting started. A lot of the expensive music video producers charge a small fortune because they've already made it and have to maintain their expensive lifestyles. I'm not saying they're not worth it. These days, you pretty much need to be independently wealthy to even try to be any kind of artist. The equipment used to make good art is not cheap. When I was young, I used to play the flute, and I had to stop because we couldn't afford to rent it anymore. I'm not saying I was ever going to be a famous flutist, but it was a hobby I enjoyed. It makes me wonder about the kids who actually do have natural talent that never gets the chance to grow and develop. To be able to afford another video, they could go to an art school and ask the professor if there are any promising students. They could let them borrow equipment, have them come up with a concept, and make a rough demo. Whoever wins gets to make a low-budget video. The top candidates could win a $1,000 cash prize, and the winner could get more. It still wouldn't cost nearly as much as hiring a more established and experienced artist. I'm not even thinking top-tier schools, either. I'm thinking community colleges. That would be life-changing money for some people. They could invest it into buying equipment that would support and nurture their talent. I know experience and skill do matter, and a lot of times that's what we pay for. But there are rare gems who are naturally gifted. We've all witnessed them. We're in a timeline where money can't be our main focus right now. She has made a lot of money off the people and could use this as an opportunity to give back. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 03:07) this is a reply to message 114,744

HFIA (114,744) by Edward from USA And where was all that money supposed to come from, Mariah's personal bank account? You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless pit and expect it to fill up, would you? I think the promotional campaign leading up to "HFIA" was great. Mariah was everywhere, and there was clearly an effort to generate interest in the album. Unfortunately, the debut numbers didn't justify continuing to pour more money into a project that was out of the Hot 100 in its second week. At the end of the day, it is business, not charity. A fecent music video, radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement all sound great in theory, but who exactly was going to pay for all of that, and would the investment have actually translated into sales or streams? As fans, it's easy for us to come up with ideas after the fact when we're not the ones footing the bill. (Friday 23 October 2026; 14:55)

More thoughts about this (114,745) by Rose from United States Whoever gets chosen to play Mariah in a movie would have to lip-sync. No one should even attempt to sing like Mariah. The reason I like Victoria Justice is because her cheekbones remind me of her, and she has that Bambi vibe Mariah had from her debut album up until Glitter. After that, the glamorous persona (Ginger) came out, and we never saw the girl-next-door again. Early Mariah had a combination of innocence, vulnerability, sweetness, and quiet sensuality. She looked doe-eyed in interviews, then she'd sing those impossible notes like it was easy. Like a Goddess. Whoever plays her would have to nail Mariah's mannerisms: the shy little smiles, the way she laughs when she's being cheeky, the hand gestures, and her slightly awkward, girlish humor. The voice can be dubbed, but the personality has to feel real. Who do you guys think could play her? Also, Keke Palmer could play Whitney in the MC biopic. She captures her essence. I've read other people say Keke should play Whitney in a biopic about Whitney but I think she could play Whitney in Mariah's biopic too. (Friday 23 October 2026; 15:57) this is a reply to message 114,741

Biopic (114,741) by Rose from United States If there were a biopic about Mariah, I think Victoria Justice could do her justice. She's stunning, and I'm surprised she didn't become more famous. She's one of those people I never get tired of looking at when she's on the screen. Her speaking voice isn't as beautiful as Mariah's, not that it's unpleasant. Mariah's speaking voice is celestial. (Friday 23 October 2026; 01:48)

HFIA (114,744) by Edward from USA And where was all that money supposed to come from, Mariah's personal bank account? You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless pit and expect it to fill up, would you? I think the promotional campaign leading up to "HFIA" was great. Mariah was everywhere, and there was clearly an effort to generate interest in the album. Unfortunately, the debut numbers didn't justify continuing to pour more money into a project that was out of the Hot 100 in its second week. At the end of the day, it is business, not charity. A fecent music video, radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement all sound great in theory, but who exactly was going to pay for all of that, and would the investment have actually translated into sales or streams? As fans, it's easy for us to come up with ideas after the fact when we're not the ones footing the bill. (Friday 23 October 2026; 14:55) this is a reply to message 114,743

HFIA (114,743) by Bobby A from United States Gamma could have promoted Sugar Sweet more after MC was in the kitchen posing as Betty Crocker. Sugar Sweet needed a great video, a iHeart radio every hour radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement. A smart move could have been to tie the Sugar Sweet video to part two of the #Beautiful video with some acting and a live party performance. (Friday 23 October 2026; 08:43)

HFIA (114,743) by Bobby A from United States Gamma could have promoted Sugar Sweet more after MC was in the kitchen posing as Betty Crocker. Sugar Sweet needed a great video, a iHeart radio every hour radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement. A smart move could have been to tie the Sugar Sweet video to part two of the #Beautiful video with some acting and a live party performance. (Friday 23 October 2026; 08:43) this is a reply to message 114,739

HFIA (114,739) by Edward from USA Making an album costs money, especially with promotion, music videos, and everything else involved. Based on HFIA's numbers, it probably didn't make sense to keep spending on a project that lost most of its momentum after week one. At some point, you have to look at the return. It's a business. Some people love blaming Gamma for what they did wrong or didn't do, but they need to be realistic. The label can't keep pouring money into a project that isn't bringing in enough to justify more investment. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 17:19)

HFIA (114,742) by Rose from United States They could have at least given us something to commemorate the moment, though. Not all music videos need to be high-budget productions. She probably spends more on a birthday party than what a low-budget music video would cost. In fact, she could have just filmed her birthday party and turned it into a music video. She could have even had her kids shoot some footage from an "icon's kids" point of view, like when Cathy and Christopher used to spy on their mom's extravagant parties in Flowers in the Attic. It sounded fabulous, and I was just reading about it in a book. On that note, Sugar Sweet needed to go harder. It needs more bass. Can we get a remix? Can we get Wyclef Jean on the line? Ask him to make it sound more like Ghetto Superstar? I want my car to rattle. (Friday 23 October 2026; 06:09) this is a reply to message 114,739

HFIA (114,739) by Edward from USA Making an album costs money, especially with promotion, music videos, and everything else involved. Based on HFIA's numbers, it probably didn't make sense to keep spending on a project that lost most of its momentum after week one. At some point, you have to look at the return. It's a business. Some people love blaming Gamma for what they did wrong or didn't do, but they need to be realistic. The label can't keep pouring money into a project that isn't bringing in enough to justify more investment. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 17:19)

Biopic (114,741) by Rose from United States If there were a biopic about Mariah, I think Victoria Justice could do her justice. She's stunning, and I'm surprised she didn't become more famous. She's one of those people I never get tired of looking at when she's on the screen. Her speaking voice isn't as beautiful as Mariah's, not that it's unpleasant. Mariah's speaking voice is celestial. (Friday 23 October 2026; 01:48)

Last Meals Show (114,740) by Rose from United States I've been catching up on shows this past month, and I came across a YouTube channel called Mythical Kitchen. Celebrities come on and have their favorite meals prepared for them - the meals they would choose for their last day on Earth. I've watched several episodes now, and I've loved every one. The host is gracious and asks great questions. It feels like you're just hanging out with friends. Nothing feels uncomfortable or intrusive. I'd love to see Mariah on this show. After watching these long-form episodes, I feel like I know the guests better, but the episodes never feel too long. Some of these people I'd never even heard of before, but by the end, I found myself wanting to invest more time in getting to know them. I like the host just as much as I like Keke Palmer as a host. They're both naturals. YouTube has some of the best shows out there right now, and it's one of the few platforms I feel is actually worth subscribing to. I only subscribe to YouTube and Prime. YouTube is also the only social media platform I feel is worth my time right now. The thing about Mariah's interviews is that they've been boring lately because she gets asked the same questions over and over, even on good shows where the interviewer usually asks more interesting questions. I suspect they're given an approved list of questions. What I think they should do is let Chef Josh ask the questions he genuinely wants to ask, but maybe send them to her beforehand so she has time to think about her responses. That way, we might get to hear something new and have a more meaningful conversation. (Friday 23 October 2026; 01:31)

HFIA (114,739) by Edward from USA Making an album costs money, especially with promotion, music videos, and everything else involved. Based on HFIA's numbers, it probably didn't make sense to keep spending on a project that lost most of its momentum after week one. At some point, you have to look at the return. It's a business. Some people love blaming Gamma for what they did wrong or didn't do, but they need to be realistic. The label can't keep pouring money into a project that isn't bringing in enough to justify more investment. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 17:19)

Loverboy remix video in 4k (114,738) by Lighty from China I think it's because most budget went into that Type Dangerous video, so nothing's left for Sugar Sweet. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 07:18) this is a reply to message 114,736

Loverboy remix video in 4k (114,736) by jaker20 from US It's doing better than most of Mariah's recent videos. It's super cheesy but it works with the song. It again proves that good concept videos still work if they actually put effort on it. I really think a good Sugar Sweet video would have changed the trajectory of HFIA, but Mariah didn't push for it because the Shensea & Kehlani version is better than her original and she's probably not here for it. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 01:48)

Loverboy remix video in 4k (114,737) by Lainsky from Philippines It's true. It's indeed enjoyable, and this version really brings it to life in a fresh way. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 02:35) this is a reply to message 114,736

Loverboy remix video in 4k (114,736) by jaker20 from US It's doing better than most of Mariah's recent videos. It's super cheesy but it works with the song. It again proves that good concept videos still work if they actually put effort on it. I really think a good Sugar Sweet video would have changed the trajectory of HFIA, but Mariah didn't push for it because the Shensea & Kehlani version is better than her original and she's probably not here for it. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 01:48)

Loverboy remix video in 4k (114,736) by jaker20 from US It's doing better than most of Mariah's recent videos. It's super cheesy but it works with the song. It again proves that good concept videos still work if they actually put effort on it. I really think a good Sugar Sweet video would have changed the trajectory of HFIA, but Mariah didn't push for it because the Shensea & Kehlani version is better than her original and she's probably not here for it. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 01:48)

Physical media (114,735) by Stacey from USA I remember when my sister got me a maxi CD for ABMB. At that point, I had no idea how much Mariah was into remixing songs. It was like I discovered this whole new world I had no clue existed. That fueled my collecting days and how I came to discover MCArchives. I trusted Eric's discography to verify legit releases. At one point, I had all of Mariah's USA promo CDs. Sadly as we've moved from a physical copy world to a digital world, I sold my collection many years ago. I still have fond memories of those days. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 00:35) this is a reply to message 114,733

Physical media (114,733) by Edward from USA Maxi singles were almost like getting a whole separate album. I played my "Heartbreaker" maxi single to death, lol. I loved how they could turn one single into something completely different with remixes and extra tracks. It gave us something new to enjoy instead of just hearing the same song over and over. Those were the days. I'm not too fund of of "Thank God She Found Him", but the "Make It Last" remix, in my humble opinion, was great. The "My All" maxi single was great, too. For the nostalgia Dahlings. Man, we really got to experience some good times. Now so many songs come and go without leaving much of an impression. I miss when getting a new single actually felt exciting. I sound like an old man, and I'm only 25. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 17:04)

Gliiter cd (114,734) by Stacey from USA Seriously, nothing like popping in a CD in my car and listening to it on the way home from work. I just got my Daydream 30th anniversary CD yesterday. I still get excited pulling out the liner notes and reading them, smelling the new booklet too. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 00:32) this is a reply to message 114,720

Gliiter cd (114,720) by Bill from the UK 100%. Like many, I have "subscription fatigue", so I cancelled everything and now just listen to my CDs and watch my DVDs. I never felt better. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 09:40)

Physical media (114,733) by Edward from USA Maxi singles were almost like getting a whole separate album. I played my "Heartbreaker" maxi single to death, lol. I loved how they could turn one single into something completely different with remixes and extra tracks. It gave us something new to enjoy instead of just hearing the same song over and over. Those were the days. I'm not too fund of of "Thank God She Found Him", but the "Make It Last" remix, in my humble opinion, was great. The "My All" maxi single was great, too. For the nostalgia Dahlings. Man, we really got to experience some good times. Now so many songs come and go without leaving much of an impression. I miss when getting a new single actually felt exciting. I sound like an old man, and I'm only 25. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 17:04) this is a reply to message 114,732

Physical media (114,732) by Bill from the UK I really miss the CD single format. In the UK it was incredibly popular, so most artists went all out with their CD singles. Beautiful digipaks, picture discs (Mariah had some beautiful ones for her debut era singles), art prints, posters, video CD-ROMs, exclusive remixes, live tracks, b-sides, artwork etc. I have hundreds and hundreds of them and love them so much. Mariah was no exception and always delivered. It was so popular in the UK most CD singles were issued in a Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 usually followed the week after release to sustain sales. So spoilt. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 14:36)

Physical media (114,732) by Bill from the UK I really miss the CD single format. In the UK it was incredibly popular, so most artists went all out with their CD singles. Beautiful digipaks, picture discs (Mariah had some beautiful ones for her debut era singles), art prints, posters, video CD-ROMs, exclusive remixes, live tracks, b-sides, artwork etc. I have hundreds and hundreds of them and love them so much. Mariah was no exception and always delivered. It was so popular in the UK most CD singles were issued in a Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 usually followed the week after release to sustain sales. So spoilt. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 14:36) this is a reply to message 114,731

Physical media (114,731) by Edward from USA I definitely can relate to reading the lyrics and stuff like that. I guess I lost interest when the digital era took over and CDs and singles didn't get the special treatment they used to. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 03:50)

Physical media (114,731) by Edward from USA I definitely can relate to reading the lyrics and stuff like that. I guess I lost interest when the digital era took over and CDs and singles didn't get the special treatment they used to. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 03:50) this is a reply to message 114,730

Physical media (114,730) by Bill from the UK Yes I also have my CDs saved on a massive hard drive (backed up to Google) in FLAC too for if I ever suffer the tragedy of a fire etc. I spend my weekends meticulously cataloguing, ripping, and photoshopping the album covers so they look perfect. But still, I love going through my CDs and cassettes and playing the physical media, looking at the artwork etc. You can't hold a download. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 20:02)

Physical media (114,730) by Bill from the UK Yes I also have my CDs saved on a massive hard drive (backed up to Google) in FLAC too for if I ever suffer the tragedy of a fire etc. I spend my weekends meticulously cataloguing, ripping, and photoshopping the album covers so they look perfect. But still, I love going through my CDs and cassettes and playing the physical media, looking at the artwork etc. You can't hold a download. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 20:02) this is a reply to message 114,729

Physical media (114,729) by Edward from USA ​It's been a long time since I last owned physica media, but before getting rid of my collection, I ripped all my CDs into FLAC format to preserve that original quality, and made backup copies, of course. There's nothing better than having my music right on my phone where no company can take it away over a missed payment or bad signal. I also like the feeling of owning what I paid for. ​The subscription madness everywhere is getting out of control. I personally canceled everything but Prime, which I share with someone else. It blows my mind that you don't even truly own your car these days, so many new features get locked behind a paywall once your trial ends. It's ridiculous. ​I think many of us are longing for a time when things weren't as reiant on technology, when life was simpler, people socialize with real tangible friends. Technology keeps advancing at a very fast pace, but our humanity has either remained stagnant or actively regressed. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 18:22)

Physical media (114,729) by Edward from USA ​It's been a long time since I last owned physica media, but before getting rid of my collection, I ripped all my CDs into FLAC format to preserve that original quality, and made backup copies, of course. There's nothing better than having my music right on my phone where no company can take it away over a missed payment or bad signal. I also like the feeling of owning what I paid for. ​The subscription madness everywhere is getting out of control. I personally canceled everything but Prime, which I share with someone else. It blows my mind that you don't even truly own your car these days, so many new features get locked behind a paywall once your trial ends. It's ridiculous. ​I think many of us are longing for a time when things weren't as reiant on technology, when life was simpler, people socialize with real tangible friends. Technology keeps advancing at a very fast pace, but our humanity has either remained stagnant or actively regressed. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 18:22)

Mariah as a mini-doll (114,728) by Rose from United States I love it. You inspired me. I made a Billie Frank doll and she looks so good. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 14:25) this is a reply to message 114,727

Mariah as a mini-doll (114,727) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I'm a huge collector of Lego mini-dolls and I always wondered how Mariah would look like if Lego created a mini-doll in her image. So I asked ChatGPT to design a Mariah Carey mini-doll and the result is amazing. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 14:22)

Mariah as a mini-doll (114,727) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I'm a huge collector of Lego mini-dolls and I always wondered how Mariah would look like if Lego created a mini-doll in her image. So I asked ChatGPT to design a Mariah Carey mini-doll and the result is amazing. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 14:22)

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