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About Bill from the UK: I love Mariah more than you do. London Daydream Tour Attendee.

The impossible (112,007) by Bill from the UK Nice to see Memoirs get some love. My issue with the album was how Mariah handed the production of every track over to The Dream, so it very much stayed in the same gear, and the finger snaps can get a bit tiresome after a while. But lyrically it's great, her harmonies are gorgeous on songs like Ribbon and Candy Bling, and IWTKWLI was a fantastic cover. Languishing remains one of her best introspective ballads, so beautifully melodic and it sounds so fragile and delicate. In fact the one song that is quite jarring is Obsessed. The opener of Betcha Gon Know is fab, she really does a great job of painting the picture, very visual lyrics. (Monday 20 October 2025; 18:42) this is a reply to message 111,998

The impossible (111,998) by jaker20 from US I'm glad fans are waking up to Memoirs. I loved it from the first listen. It's turned out to be Mariah's most listened to album in the streaming era, excluding Merry Christmas of course. I really hope Mariah pull out all the stops to release Angel's Advocate, unlikely but not being able to stream Angels Cry remix is wrong. (Monday 20 October 2025; 05:46)

Wow (112,005) by Bill from the UK Nothing personal, but I think the recent comments needed to be addressed as they were presented as facts when they absolutely were not. I do the same when others come on here and start making stuff up. You also tried a couple of posts ago to dress me down but it doesn't bother me, nor should you let what I post bother you. To be completely honest I enjoy your enthusiasm and energy when you're talking about Mariah. And Bobby A and I are tight, I love him dearly and we've never had a bad word between us. He's one of the best fans I've ever come across. We've been friends for years. So let's move on and talk about Mariah and her great new music she's delivered. (Monday 20 October 2025; 16:37) this is a reply to message 112,003

Wow (112,003) by Lambi from USA Also what is it? I've awakened to your pattern of just being eager to correct me immediately like assuming Bobby A. and I did not know ODB was dead when we were simply putting together a hypothetical '96 Super Bowl guest list for Mariah. You were so eager to make me feel stupid, completely missing the context. We're all just trying to have a blast talking about all things Mariah here. (Monday 20 October 2025; 14:42)

Wow (112,002) by Bill from the UK Thank you sir for putting an end to that nonsense. Back to Mariah, Here For It All continues to be played daily, something I haven't done since E=MC2 I'll have you know. The dreamy 70s vibe is not something I had on the cards when we were all speculating about how the album would be sonically presented, but I'm so glad it did. It adds a whole new dimension to her catalogue. (Monday 20 October 2025; 11:29) this is a reply to message 112,001

Wow (112,001) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I feel sorry for you that you're a conspiracy theorist. Maybe you should seek professional help. But this is a Mariah messageboard, not a platform for conspiracy theorists. So messages about conspiracies will not be posted anymore. (Monday 20 October 2025; 10:37)

Wow (111,986) by Bill from the UK Lol, you keep your little tin foil hat on and keep believing Mariah is being kept alive by a record company if you want to. You're the one crashing out here darling with your wild theory you peddled. I just bought it all back to reality that nobody in Sony is trying to kill her, or indeed is the reason she still walks among us. What you're spewing is nonsense so a reprimand and reality check for you is warranted. Also to add here's a little tidbit for you for future reference: Distribution of royalties If there is a will: The songwriter can specify in their will who should receive their royalties. This person becomes the beneficiary of the royalties, which can be the entire amount or a specified portion. If there is no will: The royalties are part of the deceased's estate and are distributed according to the state's laws of intestacy, which determine the legal heirs based on family relationships. Contractual obligations: The original royalty contracts may have specific clauses that dictate how the rights are handled after death. Neither you nor I know what the situation with AIWFCIY, nor any other Mariah song for that matter, actually is - which renders your insane theory of her being "kept alive" as a cash cow null and void. Nothing but speculation based on no evidence whatsoever. (Sunday 19 October 2025; 16:53) this is a reply to message 111,984

Wow (111,984) by Lambi from USA Just to reiterate. L: Mariah pushes AIWFCIY to prove she's worth more alive than dead. B: You're crazy. Makes no sense. Sony will make more money when she's gone because there's no need to pay her now. L: Mariah still gets paid even if she's gone. B: Whoa whoa, we don't know that, the royalties could go to her kids or elsewhere. Royalties continue after death, which is a basic fact of how music publishing works. The income continues either way, that completely obliterates your first point about them not having to pay her. Mariah isn't like MJ, he was fighting Sony in court, bought out other artists' catalogues, and had major battles over control on his last days. Mariah, on the other hand, minds her own business, merrily pushes her hits and isn't tangled in that kind of mess. I've made this point way earlier. I've been having so much fun connecting with lambs here so please take a chill pill and tone it down with the unnecessary shade. Easy to remember, rhymes with your name. (Sunday 19 October 2025; 12:11)

Wow (111,983) by Bill from the UK I wasn't aware that you have seen Mariah's last will and testament, so thank you for the reprimand (it was very much warranted). We've no idea what the arrangements with the song, especially one that mammoth, would be. Royalties may very well go to Roc & Roe. It may very well be contractually she's obligated for a portion to go elsewhere. Just look at the mess with MJ's estate following his passing. (Sunday 19 October 2025; 08:48) this is a reply to message 111,974

Wow (111,974) by Lambi from USA Also just FYI, since you clearly don't understand how royalties work. After Mariah's death, her share of the royalties would go to her heirs, and not disappear. Instead of going to her directly, they would go to whoever inherits her rights (obviously will be Roc and Roe). Sony wouldn't automatically get more unless they somehow acquired her share like buying the rights from her estate. Please study before trying to have to have a "gotcha" moment. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 16:51)

Wow (111,972) by Bill from the UK So let me get this straight. Mariah is being "kept alive" by Sony due to the income generated by All I Want for Christmas Is You. I've heard it all now. Forgetting the fact of course that, should Mariah not be with us anymore, more of the income generated from that song would go to Sony as one of the chief benefactors no longer needs a pay out. Honestly, just listen to yourselves. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 12:21)

Here For It All (111,956) by Bill from the UK She's been blessed with 5 children since then so I don't think a return to the message board is top on her priority list haha. I will text her to say how fondly people have spoken of her though. (Friday 17 October 2025; 19:04) this is a reply to message 111,950

Here For It All (111,950) by Bobby A from United States I don't remember that brutal period on the board. I do remember Maria though. Did she leave because of you know who? She should post again and say hello. (Friday 17 October 2025; 14:17)

Here For It All (111,944) by Bill from the UK Hah, sometimes we speak about her time on the board and she's always been quite proud that she was the first person "run out of town" lol. (Friday 17 October 2025; 11:53) this is a reply to message 111,936

Here For It All (111,936) by Edward from USA Yes, It was Maria from the UK Indeed. They "yass queens" from back then were ruthless and went for her jugular. (Friday 17 October 2025; 03:48)

Here For It All (111,939) by Bill from the UK It was Maria, and she is a very good friend of mine. I met up with her about a month ago actually. (Friday 17 October 2025; 07:07) this is a reply to message 111,928

Here For It All (111,928) by TJ from Norway I still remember Maria from the UK. Loved her opinions here. And while writing this, I'm unsure if it was Maria. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 21:30)

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,912) by Bill from the UK Madame, as an example, play Without You on The Rarities. 1:38, the end of the first chorus is the album version of the vocal that she is lip synching. You can clearly hear the transition and change in vocal tone, and the added reverb to make it sound live. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 08:39) this is a reply to message 111,904

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,904) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Madame, seek help. The audacity of some of you lambs it too much to be believed. You speak as if you’re on the payroll and know the facts. No one has ever said she was lipsynching on the 1996 your - the 98 shows, sure. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 00:46)

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,898) by Bill from the UK She lipped several parts of songs and it was also dubbed. Accept it. (Wednesday 15 October 2025; 22:59) this is a reply to message 111,890

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,890) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Tokyo wasn't lipsynched. It was dubbed. Don't lie. (Wednesday 15 October 2025; 17:14)

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,886) by Bill from the UK The European leg of that tour, especially London of which I attended, was sensational and needs to be released on audio or DVD, whatever they have. There were tripods set up at London to film sections and take photographs, and Rotterdam was filmed professionally but never released. Japan was literally the worst of all the dates as 1) she lipped a lot of it 2) the upper register was weak and airy and 3) her outfits for Europe were way better. (Wednesday 15 October 2025; 15:12) this is a reply to message 111,882

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,882) by T from USA Why was the second disc a Daydream live tour? It could've been literally anything, it could've been the live Charmbracelet tour. But it was 2020 which was the 25th anniversary of Daydream. Maybe if she held off on including that disc then you would get it this year on the 30th. Maybe there's nothing worthwhile left from Daydream. (Wednesday 15 October 2025; 14:12)

Some random idea (111,848) by Bill from the UK Lol, I think we'll all be in the cold cold ground before Mariah and J. Lo ever duet. Mariah is still holding a grudge against Tommy nearly thirty years after separating from him and he was her husband. Doubt she'll let her grudge with J. Lo go considering she doesn't even know her. I really didn't want to type that last sentence. (Monday 13 October 2025; 18:17) this is a reply to message 111,839

Some random idea (111,839) by Dove from United States The comment you made about Mariah doing a duet with Jennifer Lopez made me think about the movie What Ever Happened to Baby Jane. It's with Betty Davis and Joan Crawford. (It's free on Tubi right now.) They were rivals in real life and they did the movie together because they knew their rivalry would garner interest in the movie and it did. There was a TV series about it with Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon called Fued. It was pretty good. I don't know, honestly I think Jennifer Lopez and Mariah might like each other. They have a lot in common. Kind of like how Joan and Betty might have also been best friends if they hadn't been put in competition with each other. (Monday 13 October 2025; 14:48)

The problem with every lamb - HFIA charts (111,791) by Bill from the UK Exactly. Outside of AIWFCIY, I'd be really surprised if a regular Mariah song reached number one ever again. I'd love it as much as the next fan, but let's be realistic. She's tried jumping on Ariana Grande songs and hopping on other popular singer's tracks here and there, and even resorted to having "Mr Beast" in her video. Did that do anything? No. And who cares? Y'all need to put down your phones and go listen to this wonderful album. (Friday 10 October 2025; 14:33) this is a reply to message 111,783

The problem with every lamb - HFIA charts (111,783) by MhieMhie from Vietnam The problem is that they are enslaved to Mariah's charting power like anything that she outputs must be a hit, a number 1 or even a top 5. They forget Mariah the musician and artist and dwell on chart positions. Yes, there is a thrill to it like gambling but afterwards it's just a number. Albeit, the curse was initiated by herself too. An artist who is commercially successful yet maintains art integrity is hard to find. I would rather have her do 25 quality albums than work for the charts dominated by artists who cared about numbers. If you know you know. (Friday 10 October 2025; 06:36)

Article: Mariah Carey debuts in Billboard's top 10 (111,752) by Bill from the UK So Mariah, and nobody else for that matter, is not going to sell 10 million copies of an album in 2025. With these "pathetic" numbers she charted at number 7 on the Billboard 200. The album was also not proceeded by any sort of hit single (let's be real here), so to my mind it's done pretty well. I don't see any other legacy artists from her prime time doing similar numbers or, indeed, still putting out new music. Remember Janet Jackson? Whatever happened to her? 10 years since her last album. (Tuesday 7 October 2025; 10:24) this is a reply to message 111,750

Article: Mariah Carey debuts in Billboard's top 10 (111,750) by Travis from USA I don't want to come off rude to the Lambily, however, these sales are pathetic and unfortunately lower than her first week sales of Caution. Mariah currently has 14.5 million followers on Instagram, 12.3 million subscribers on YouTube and 20.8 million followers on X and only managed to sell 39,000 physical copies of "Here For It All" plus the lousy streaming numbers that only made up the rest of 51,000 total album units. It's been almost 7 years since she's released a full album and then this disaster happens. I understand that people aren't going to like everything on any album that she releases, but it's all about support for your favorite artist and she's just not receiving that. I honestly wouldn't be surprised now if it was another 7+ years before we even get another album. This is why other countries like Brazil and Japan get more of Mariah than we do in the United States. The lambily needs to do better, please. (Tuesday 7 October 2025; 04:07)

How can I get a message to Mariah? (111,735) by Bill from the UK Didn't any of you listen to Mariah's latest album? She's looking for the dangerous type and likes them dangerous. She can easily reel in a sensible, quiet, loyal gentleman who wants to stay out of the limelight and devote himself to her, but he ain't her type. The whole song is her reeling off her terrible ex's, so doubt anything will change. Mariah's no fool and has been burned enough times that she knows what she's getting into. Hopefully she's just in it for companionship and a good time, however temporary they both know it to be. (Monday 6 October 2025; 15:59) this is a reply to message 111,734

How can I get a message to Mariah? (111,734) by Lara from Middle East I have a feeling she's not into deep with him. More like friends with benefits. She might be with him just for the music inspiration. Somehow I feel Mariah is looking for the love but also know the player type and can't be fooled as easily as before. (Monday 6 October 2025; 12:43)

Mariah needs to be part of a major label #7 51,000 (111,704) by Bill from the UK I see what you're saying but it's not 1995 anymore. Everyone who would buy the album will likely add it to their Amazon basket and have it delivered. Even if they did trudge out to a record store especially to buy it and find it to not be in stock, they'd then order it through Amazon. I think everyone who was going to buy the album in the first week would have done so, one way or another. There's not 20,000 fans left unable to pick up a copy. And if they were, it's there to stream. The numbers are the numbers, no point dwelling on them. Let's be thankful and grateful Mariah absolutely delivered with this album, it's the best she's done since Emancipation in my view. Still playing it non-stop. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 13:42) this is a reply to message 111,693

Mariah needs to be part of a major label #7 51,000 (111,693) by T from USA I was worried about her signing to gamma and my worries were correct. It surely was a way to connect to what moves records these days which is streaming, particularly at Apple. The only problem with that is it was a big gamble as Mariah isn't, and probably never will be a streaming artist. Her strength is physical sales and unfortunately being independent meant many countries, many stores from Canada to Spain, just didn't have the album in stock. I'm not mad about the first week sales but I am disappointed. It was in her hands, and she did decently but what about actually singing some of these great songs on tv? Like Jimmy Kimmel and America's got Talent literally were both ratings hits the week her album came out. Why didn't she book onto these shows way ahead of time and sing HFIA? Nothing will help unless she actually has the product in the stores to purchase. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 02:38)

Article: Mariah Carey says music video coming for Sugar Sweet (111,671) by Bill from the UK Hmmm. I hope Sugar Sweet doesn't end up becoming the next Oh Santa. It was a fun little ditty that kept up momentum until the album's arrival, but let's move on as literally any of the other songs on the album could work as the next single after Play This Song has done its thing. (Thursday 2 October 2025; 18:29) this is a reply to message 111,651

Article: Mariah Carey says music video coming for Sugar Sweet (111,651) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Girl just let it die with no goodbyes. Instead focus on "Mi" with a SIO-ish video. Or do "In Your Feelings" or even "I won't allow it". If you've still not coordinated everyone's schedule to film the video there's no way it will be done soon. We have a tight deadline because even Mariah can't compete with Christmas-riah. (Thursday 2 October 2025; 02:36)

Help please (HFIA booklet) (111,670) by Bill from the UK The Mariah Network has scans of all her booklets so expect they will add HFIA in due course. (Thursday 2 October 2025; 18:27) this is a reply to message 111,658

Help please (HFIA booklet) (111,658) by Randy from USA My iTunes on my phone didn't download a booklet. This is the first MC album I didn't buy a CD for. I threw all my CDs out when I moved and the shelf system as well. I've scoured the four corners of the internet and cannot find a pdf or clear pictures of the booklet that accompanies the album. Anyone help me out email me at randyalexander@hotmail.com. I really want to read the credits and the thank you's. (Thursday 2 October 2025; 12:24)

My dream (111,640) by Bill from the UK Thought I'd share with you the dream I had last night about Mariah. She was in the UK doing some promo, and I went out of my way to go to where she was to see her and hopefully meet her. I waited and waited but didn't get to see her, and by then it was really late and, despite it being in London, there was no way for me to get home. So, I settled down outside the hotel she was staying at. At about 3am she came out to escape from everything and have a moment to herself. I let her have her ten minutes, then I tentatively called out to her, explained I wasn't a crazy stalker and that I couldn't get home, and what a big impact she had on my life. She was genuinely pleased and touched, and hugged me when I, through tears, told her how much her music had changed my life and thanked her for all she went through to keep people like me from being gifted with her songs. We hugged tightly for a long time, and then she went back inside. If I never meet Mariah in person, and I sadly doubt I ever will, I'll always have that moment in my dream. She loooed so beautiful. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 11:51)

My Love / "Here For It All" / Daniel Moore (111,597) by Bill from the UK What I love is how Mariah makes the background vocals and harmonies so gloriously soft and gentle. The "ooooh" during the middle 8 "oh I love, oh my love, only my love holds the other key to me" sounds like a floaty, heavenly, siren-esque dreamscape. And I love love love how Mariah opted to end on a really soft and gentle "whoa" whereas Paul's original ended it with a more belting one. It's like the male and female versions of the song, I honestly can't get enough of it. Thank you Mariah so much for your wonderful gift and artistry and what you have given us with this absolutely sublime record. (Monday 29 September 2025; 11:09) this is a reply to message 111,596

My Love / "Here For It All" / Daniel Moore (111,596) by Billy from Greece First, let me just echo what a couple of others have already commented - "My Love" is just sublime, downright gorgeous. It is an example that Mariah does not need to belt to let the beauty of her voice shine. Especially the opening lines and those "woa woas" transport me to another state of mind. None can match her melodic choices. I mean, yes, the original song and composition are the main ingredients, we're talking about a really great song here, but her tone, the area of her voice she chooses in order to communicate the lyrics take the song to a whole new level. It sort of reminded of "My Prayer" in vibe. I just love, love, love the album. I think I'm more hooked than I was with "Caution" when it came out. "Here For It All" has me feeling more emotions and moods compared to the previous albums, while the instrumentations and arrangements are just so beautiful this time around. There is a sense of "liveness" that sets a vibe for the whole album. I think a lot of credit has to go to Daniel Moore, not only for his co-writing but also for the musicians he brought along to play on the record. Throughout the years he has shown that he really is a fan of Mariah's catalogue and gently challenged her both to go back and forge ahead with new sounds. I think he brings a very eclectic sound to Mariah's brand and I love that. "I Won't Allow It" is such a favorite, since first listen. "In Your Feelings" reminds of "Mine Again" while the title track really has me in "my" feelings. I keep humming "Mi" all the time, as well as "Play This Song". As I've stated before, no matter what, "forget the short skirts, big hair, whatever", Mariah has bever disappointed me music-wise. There have been plenty of things to complain about as of recent years, but her artistry has never failed to me impress me. (Monday 29 September 2025; 08:43)

My Love (111,575) by Bill from the UK I must have played My Love about 20 times yesterday. There was a certain magic about Mariah's early remakes - I'll Be There, Without You, Open Arms, the recently unearthed My Prayer - I didn't think that would be present or captured ever again, as it seemed to disappear over time. But wow, this has got to be one of her best ever. It's sung so beautifully, and the music, the background vocals, I can't believe something so wonderful is here at my disposal to enjoy whenever I want. If this is her last ever remake she does, she ended on an amazing high with this. I bet Paul is so proud and pleased with her interpretation. First class Mariah, I love you. (Sunday 28 September 2025; 10:09)

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

Here For It All is brilliant (111,499) by Bill from the UK So let's sidestep the vocal thing - I've moved to accept where she is vocally, the old girl's doing the best with what she's got. Sonically, musically, lyrically, melodically, and emotionally this album is absolutely wonderful. The 70s production and sound running throughout is brilliant, and I wish she'd done that more. At times it reminded me of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite. My Love is beautiful, Jesus I Do with the Clark Sisters is up there with her better gospel numbers, especially as it's more in a "You Bring the Sunshine" vibe. In fact, the weakest tracks are probably the singles. And some songs could do with being a bit longer. It's like this is the daytime celebration, and Caution is the downbeat evening counterpart. Like HFIA is the following day, looking ahead with nothing but positivity. I didn't think I'd like it this much, but it was worth the wait and I'll be playing it non stop. Well done Mariah, great job. (Friday 26 September 2025; 10:33)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,447) by Bill from the UK Yikes. Either way I'm still excited. 1 day to go. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 11:55)

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