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About Stacey from USA: Been a fan since 1993. Favorite albums include Daydream, TEOM, and Music Box. I love a good discussion, but won't stand for hateful comments because we disagree. I am too old to deal with drama and so are you. Keep it real with me and we'll have some fun. Peace.

VMAs (111,052) by Stacey from USA Exactly. I found myself singing along to all these amazing hits with my eyes close, picturing the videos, rather than watch Mariah. Crazy, right? Young people need to know who blazed the trails for the artists they listen to now. It's nice to see MC get that recognition on such a big stage as the VMAs. "Me and Mariah, go back like babies and pacifiers..." Iconic. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 03:32) this is a reply to message 111,038

VMAs (111,038) by Bill from the UK The outfit was not great, but the speech was brilliant. I was praying we weren't going to get some drunken rambling like we did when she won her award for Precious or when she was inducted into the SHOF, but glad to see she was coherent, well rehearsed, engaging and funny. Her relationship with Ariana is really so nice to see. Sort of like how Patti and Aretha revered and supported Mariah when she was Ari's age. As for the performance, it sort of is what it is at this point. No movement, badly lipped, but somewhat entertaining. The crowd loved it so I suppose that's what counts. I loved her plug for the album and that melodic "two weeeeks" line. We are all so excited to hear new music from her. I never wish my days away but I am beyond excited to hear the album, especially Jesus I Do. (Monday 8 September 2025; 21:06)

Daydream (111,050) by Stacey from USA Lol, ok. That's all I can do at this point is laugh. Sweetheart, you chimed in to the nice discussion I was having with others that focused on Daydream's perfection. You responded to one of my posts first with a contrary argument. Not the other way around. Looks like its you that's the contrarian, lol. Like I said, all I can do is laugh at this point. Have a nice day. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 02:47) this is a reply to message 111,036

Daydream (111,036) by Lambi from USA No, I literally said the Grammys amplified the divorce. You just randomly chimed in being a strange contrarian for a point I didn't even make. (Monday 8 September 2025; 20:29)

The Moon Man (111,032) by Stacey from USA That's the respect MC deserves. I love to see it on such a huge public stage. (Monday 8 September 2025; 19:30) this is a reply to message 111,026

The Moon Man (111,026) by Edward from USA I loved Mariah's camaraderie with Ariana. I'm so glad Mariah changed her attitude towards Ari about three years ago or so. Ariana referring to Mariah as "mother", given the significance of that, it's simply epic and the greatest show of respect. I'm very proud of both of them. I can't effing wait for "HFIA". (Monday 8 September 2025; 15:49)

Daydream (111,023) by Stacey from USA Daydream is perfection. You're saying it's not. I'm arguing it is indeed perfect. Carey on. I know I will. (Monday 8 September 2025; 14:40) this is a reply to message 111,013

Daydream (111,013) by Lambi from USA You're having a totally different debate. (Monday 8 September 2025; 10:35)

VMA (111,005) by Stacey from USA Performance: It was what I expected, Mariah trying to be lively. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great either. I think she's stiff because when your lip syncing that's where your focus is, to look like you're singing. That said, I found my self singing along to all the amazing hits. My favorite part was the Honey/Heartbreaker mashup. I spied the trendsetting Fantasy Remix. RIP to ODB. No matter her voice, those are her songs, her lyrics, her directing videos, her executive producing her music, etc. Acceptance speech: Too funny. I thought it was perfect from beginning to end. My favorite line was the "it's about friggin time" line. A great moment for MC. 19 days and counting. (Monday 8 September 2025; 04:35)

Daydream (111,002) by Stacey from USA And there it is, the Grammy argument. That was what went wrong? Thank heavens the Grammy argument holds no credibility. I mean, look who they gave the country Grammy too. Beyonce? I will admit I was utterly disappointed Mariah was robbed in 1996, and again 20 years later. But after Beyonce won a country Grammy, I'm glad Mariah isn't more associated with the "scammys". They've become a joke, lol. I forgot to add Mariah changed the trajectory of music by infusing pop and hip hop, aka Fantasy. No, I think I am right on the mark. Daydream is perfection. I'm grateful I lived through that era and get to enjoy the music 30 years later. (Monday 8 September 2025; 02:38) this is a reply to message 110,998

Daydream (110,998) by Lambi from USA Context clue is "resentment" which should land you right on the Grammys. That is what went "wrong". Her industry friends openly talked about that amplifying the divorce. Almost a solid argument but you may have missed the mark completely. (Monday 8 September 2025; 01:32)

Daydream (110,993) by Stacey from USA Nothing went wrong with Daydream. Three number one singles, 10 million + in sales, and countless certifications awarded since then say otherwise. "Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote." That era was the height of Mariah's popularity during the 90s. (Sunday 7 September 2025; 19:31) this is a reply to message 110,986

Daydream (110,986) by Lambi from USA Exactly, that proves my point. They already had Urban R&B tracks with ABMB and Long Ago, so the foot was already in the door. But they didn't want that sound dominating the project, so it got scaled back. In hindsight, Daydream was clearly the transition album, Tommy just couldn't face that yet. And let's be honest, cutting SA and ON didn't sit right with Mariah. She didn't go that hard on those tracks just for them to end up shelved. She intended them to make the album. (Sunday 7 September 2025; 10:44)

Daydream (110,982) by Stacey from USA I love Open Arms, both MC's cover and the original by Journey. I agree it's one of Mariah's best covers. The album is sequenced perfectly as it stands. Fantasy is a perfect lead off song for the album. Then UTS begins to slow it down heading into two ballad, OSD and Open Arms. A little bump up in tempo finds ABMB with continues the chill R&B sound again setting the stage again for the next two beautiful ballads, IAF and WISY. Long Ago follows the pattern of UTS and ABMB and bumps up the beat leading into Daydream Interlude. Kinda brings the album full circle starting with Fantasy and ending with DI. Now, I know Looking In is the last song. I see it as a P.S song. At that point, I think MC was done with her marriage to Tommy. She waited until the album had run its course before moving on. The album is perfect as it stands, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. If that makes me full of it, then I'm guilty as charged. (Sunday 7 September 2025; 06:46) this is a reply to message 110,973

Daydream (110,973) by MusicfanJ from Germany But "Long ago" sounds more urban than "Slipping away". Anyway I think "Daydream" is pure perfection as it is. But it's interesting that "Open arms" seems to be a less favourite here. For me it's one of her best covers. It's on the top 5 for sure. (Saturday 6 September 2025; 15:02)

Daydream (110,979) by Stacey from USA Agreed Bill. Daydream is perfectly sequenced from beginning to end. (Saturday 6 September 2025; 22:04) this is a reply to message 110,969

Daydream (110,969) by Bill from the UK I agree, the intro to One Night is as good as any of her other iconic intros, but then it just sounds like one big mess beyond that point with really immature lyrics etc. It would have really thrown the album off kilter. I would have maybe kept the intro only as an interlude to "Side 2", but the rest of the song can go spin for all I care. Daydream really is a masterstroke from beginning to end. (Saturday 6 September 2025; 11:02)

Daydream (110,966) by Stacey from USA While One Night delivers amazing vocals, the song feels like two unfinished songs smashed together. It just doesn't work, IMHO. I'm glad it wasn't included on Daydream. Same with Slipping Away. I absolutely love SA, but again SA doesn't fit with the whole vibe of Daydream. Each song flows into the next. It is pouring rain right now. Perfect time to play some Daydream. (Saturday 6 September 2025; 03:28) this is a reply to message 110,961

Daydream (110,961) by Edward from USA I can understand why "One Night" didn't make the final cut. While it definitely possesses the "Daydream" voice and delivery, its subject doesn't go well with the theme of the album. (Friday 5 September 2025; 20:28)

When I saw you (110,942) by Stacey from USA Such a beautiful album from beginning to end. But you all know how I feel about Daydream. I can't love it enough. (Thursday 4 September 2025; 21:27) this is a reply to message 110,936

When I saw you (110,936) by TJ from Norway I've been revisiting Daydream lately, and just have to say her voice is so perfect on that track. Worth a listen. (Thursday 4 September 2025; 15:21)

Year end record? (110,877) by Stacey from USA Thanks for the shout out. Life is too short to take everything so seriously. Laughter is the best medicine. (Monday 1 September 2025; 03:27) this is a reply to message 110,863

Year end record? (110,863) by Bobby A from United States I have noticed that too. It's like we all knew 2025 would be the start of a new era. Bill, Dove, Lighty from China and Libra Lamb are back. We welcomed this year Giovanni, Lambi, and Baby from Dreamville. T is posting more this year. Randy came out of hibernation. Stacey makes me laugh. Terna and Shezz are great analysts. Mimi is our Tamron Hall with her great insight and commentary. Zachariah is my best friend now. Edward looks for my Saturday post to refute my claims. Lol. I don't want the number #1 slot at the end of the year. I want another board member to be #1. We are all family in the land of Mariah Carey. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 19:13)

Unexpected allies (110,751) by Stacey from USA Because it's my daughter's 17th birthday. Duh. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 00:58) this is a reply to message 110,741

Unexpected allies (110,741) by Bobby A from United States Go Team Swifties. Why is everyone now choosing the September 26th? Lol. I think MC is going to do well the first week. I posted on X that she will sell 300K-320K physical sales because of what Gamma has planned two weeks before 09.26. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 19:12)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,733) by Stacey from USA Make sure in the writing credits my name reads "Stacey (wannabe be OG fan)". (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 03:46) this is a reply to message 110,726

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,726) by Edward from USA Of course, my dear. I'm getting all of our names together. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 00:27)

I am in the minority on Caution (110,732) by Stacey from USA I'll take a freeze pop any day, lol. Blue Raspberry is my favorite. I love GML. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 03:44) this is a reply to message 110,719

I am in the minority on Caution (110,719) by Randy from USA My favorite song is GTFO and I think the first four songs make the album. Its second half is lazy. Stacey I love you like a freeze-pop but Giving Me Life sounds like a Me, Myself and I knockoff. It also kinda irks me as gay slang that she got from Kristofer Buckle. I'm gay yall don't have a cow. At least, I was gay last time I checked. The Distance has real cheerleaders on a slow song? When I think of cheerleaders on a song Toni Basil's Mickey, Gwen Stefani's Hollaback Girl or MCs Up Out My Face maybe. All uptempos and it seems out of place on The Distance. One More Gen is boring, I barely remember it. Eighth Grade's hook is stuck in my head but it's not great MC material. Finally, Portrait to me is the second worse introspective MC song, barely better than I Wish You Well (which I've been telling you all for years is a rant, not a song). If MIAMTEC is my "I Don't Know Her" album, Caution is my "I Don't Know Her, But I've Met Her" album. I hope I know HFIA. (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 19:04)

Here For It All (110,709) by Stacey from USA I absolutely adore Giving Me Life. It's so different, so haunting of a melody. (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 03:13) this is a reply to message 110,699

Here For It All (110,699) by Shezz from Pk Bobby A, in a way I'm glad those two are the radio/TikTok friendly songs which means the rest of the album is less "trendy" and trying to capture the younger audience and is more mature. Over the last few albums, her deep/album cuts have always been superior to the singles. I loved "Giving me life", "8th grade", "Caution" and "One mo gen" from Caution. I'm looking forward to the 70s inspired Anderson .Paak song, Paul McCartney cover, Clark Sisters song and HFIA. I'm sure there'll be a lot of good songs. At this point I hope lambs stop stressing about chart success for her singles. Even if she were to release "Heartbreaker" today, she'd barely chart. I'm just happy she's finally putting something out that she enjoyed making and is proud of (despite what her demeanor says). Nostradamous says one song is very reminiscent of "Through the rain" - though I really doubt they've listened to any songs yet themselves. I hope the VMAs performance is well produced and executed. Apparently right after, she'll head to Brazil early to shoot a video and a press tour. May God give her the energy to pull off all the promotion well everywhere. She'll have lots to do in the US when she's back. Personally, I don't think she's disinterested in the project at all, it's just her physical and psychological state that she can't control. (Monday 25 August 2025; 14:27)

Article: Mariah Carey to receive Video Vanguard Award (110,675) by Stacey from USA TTR is visually stunning especially with all the sunflowers at the end, an obvious homage to her dad Alfred Roy. Some of my favorite videos are: Heartbreaker ABMB ATYNAF remix Obsessed Joy to the World Celebration Mix Fantasy (Saturday 23 August 2025; 20:09) this is a reply to message 110,664

Article: Mariah Carey to receive Video Vanguard Award (110,664) by Zachariah from Croatia My favorite one is for sure Through The Rain. Such a great song and message. (Saturday 23 August 2025; 13:35)

Songs Mariah should cover (110,622) by Stacey from USA Oh my yes, her band intro was a favorite moment of mine too. I dragged my younger sister to the concert, lol. She liked a few MC songs but wasn't a bigger fan like myself. That was the tour where fans picked from a list of songs one song for her to sing. Can't Take That Away was chosen. I sat 15 rows back, dead center. Anyway, fun memories to remember. (Thursday 21 August 2025; 14:39) this is a reply to message 110,618

Songs Mariah should cover (110,618) by TJ from Norway I was on low budget and took the bus to Stockholm to see her in 2003 (and some weeks later I went to Paris). I loved how she introduced her band at those concerts. (Thursday 21 August 2025; 06:23)

Songs Mariah should cover (110,616) by Stacey from USA I went to that tour as well, her last stop in Southern California in 2003. She sounded so good that night. (Thursday 21 August 2025; 04:26) this is a reply to message 110,611

Songs Mariah should cover (110,611) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway That is a picture from her Charmbracelet tour program, it sits on the bookshelf right next to me, many of my favorite pictures of Mariah in that program. Went to see her in concert in London at Wembley Arena in October 2003, I think about that trip ever so often. (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 23:00)

Songs Mariah should cover (110,596) by Stacey from USA I absolutely loved the photo taken during the Charmbracelet era, the one where she's holding the guitar over her head. (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 04:33) this is a reply to message 110,593

Songs Mariah should cover (110,593) by BFF from United States I would legitimately love to see Mariah step outside her comfort zone and do some alternative rock covers. We all know she has a secret rocker side that's waiting to be unleashed. I honestly thought that was going to happen when she and Courtney Love were photographed together with Lee Daniels 10 or so years ago. I also legitimately would have loved for Aretha Franklin to do a song like Bjork's "Army of Me". That would have been cool to hear. (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 01:25)

Daydream anniversary (110,592) by Stacey from USA Nope, it is not. I am here for anything Daydream, topped off with a new album. Yes, please. (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 01:21) this is a reply to message 110,581

Daydream anniversary (110,581) by jaker20 from US They're up to something, maybe a double Daydream / Here For It All promo special? The date is not a coincidence. (Tuesday 19 August 2025; 20:01)

Great music (110,435) by Stacey from USA I am really trying not to listen to snippets from MC's upcoming album, leaked or not. Call me old school, but I still enjoy unpacking a new MC CD, opening up and browsing through the liner notes while the music plays. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 07:01) this is a reply to message 110,409

Great music (110,409) by Edward from USA I love the fact the board isn't stuck on the idea that great music has to equal chart positions anymore. These days, almost anything can blow up into a forgettable hit and disappear just as fast. Of course, I would like to see Mariah score a couple of big hits, but I'm not losing sleep over it. She's already proven herself time and time again. At the end of the day, the general public has the lard word on what catches on, and that's fine. Personally, I'd rather not hear any more new tracks before the album drops, unless it's a video or some fun remixes for "Sugar Sweet". I want to savor "Here For It All" the way we used to, sitting down, pressing play, and letting the whole album take me on a journey from start to finish. (Monday 11 August 2025; 03:30)

Close My Eyes (110,406) by Stacey from USA I love this. Outside is a powerful song too. I felt she got close to the magic of the past, as Edward smout it, with Portrait. (Monday 11 August 2025; 02:24) this is a reply to message 110,402

Close My Eyes (110,402) by MusicfanJ from Germany I will never forget when I bought Daydream during the release. I still have the original cassette. My generation is also called cassette-kids here. But back to Mariah, I loved Daydream so much, when "Looking In" was playing as the last song, I coulnd't believe the sadness and the magic that this song creates until today. Pure Mariah and poetic. I memorized the lyrics back then. My favourite parts are: She smiles through a thousand tears And harbors adolescent fears She dreams of all That she can never be She wades in insecurity And hides herself inside of me Don't say she takes it all for granted I'm well aware of all I have Don't think that I'm disenchanted Please understand (Sunday 10 August 2025; 19:03)

Close My Eyes (110,396) by Stacey from USA Her performance of Close My Eyes on Rosie is one of my all-time favorite songs sung live. So raw. So vulnerable. I marvel at Mariah's ability to take emotions you can't put the right words too, and she puts words to them in a nice neat package. Looking In is one such song for me personally. That song describes my life. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 22:10) this is a reply to message 110,391

Save The Day (110,391) by TJ from Norway Lovely version. They made a good one of I Am Free too. Recommended. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 12:47)

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,326) by Stacey from USA Are these the appropriate talking points I should use? (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 01:11) this is a reply to message 110,323

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,323) by Edward from USA The things I see posted on this site daily make me want to scream into a pillow, but I hold back, because I just know some of you would turn around and say I'm being dramatic from watching too many Latin soap operas. Some of you speak with so much confidence, yet you're loud and wrong, and all I can do is sit there in stunned silence. The urge to jump in and reprimand a few of you is very real, but instead, I just let a couple of dramatic tears fall and softly whisper "Cry." like it's the final scene of "Marimar", my favorite "Telenovela" from the 90s. You all really need to stop shaming Mariah. Only a handful of men, maybe ten, tops, have ever had the honor of touching her boobs, and not a single one of them was a surgeon. A woman? Maybe, but I doubt it. We've all known for decades that the iconic lift her boobs have experienced comes from industrial-strength push-up bras she's been rocking since the Rainbow era. This isn't breaking news, duh. As for her face, it moves, just not in public. She's not risking getting caught in a bad angle, so she keeps it locked in diva mode anytime there's a camera around. Remember Mariah is multiracial, that little hint of Asian in her eyes is probably some distant Latin ancestor or something, we do have a little Asian ancestry in Latin America too. In short, she hasn't had any work done. That's just what jealousy looks like from the outside. (Monday 4 August 2025; 18:25)

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