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We need a music video (114,903) by Edward from USA You can't put your happiness in someone else's hands. That's a huge burden to put on another person. You should bring your own happiness into a relationship, and the idea is for both people to be happy together, not for one person to be responsible for the other's happiness. It was pretty obvious that Nick couldn't handle the pressure of being Mr. Carey. I used to like Nick, and I stopped liking him not because of what happened between him and Mariah, but because of everything that came afterward. At least he was diagnosed as a narcissist, which explains a lot about him and the whole circus surrounding him and his failed attempt at building a tribe. (Thursday 5 November 2026; 13:32) this is a reply to message 114,901

We need a music video (114,901) by D from United States I wonder if Nick Cannon and Mariah are still friends. He does seem narcissistic but narcissists are people too. I'm just wondering because Nick directed cute music videos for her. Man, Nick really let me down. I thought he was going to make Mariah happy. What a disappointment. I'm just craving a really good music video from her. It would be great if someone making a Christmas movie could make a music video to one of Mariah's songs using the cast of the movie and footage from the movie. Like Almost Home. Just so we can get some kind of decent cinematography. (Thursday 5 November 2026; 02:05)

Gucci Christmas ad (114,894) by Edward from USA She's used a body doubles before. I was there when they were filming the video for "Obsessed", and I saw a body double there outside of the Plaza Hotel. (Wednesday 4 November 2026; 01:19) this is a reply to message 114,888

Gucci Christmas ad (114,888) by Bill from the UK I don't know why she doesn't just use a body double. And a voice double lol. (Tuesday 3 November 2026; 18:35)

Gucci Christmas ad (114,883) by Edward from USA I think they were going for The Devil Wears Prada vibes, with Miranda on her way to the office. To be honest, I was feeling it until the elevator doors opened and those Twilight Zone looking people showed up. It's nothing to start cooking up conspiracy theories over, but that whole bit was awkward as hell. At this point, Mariah moves like a robot. She can't even stand or walk naturally anymore. Everything revolves around the caked up makeup, the weaves, and endless beauty shots. If you can't rock those high heels with grace, you might as well wear flats. At this point, the whole thing is getting ridiculously awkward. (Tuesday 3 November 2026; 14:33) this is a reply to message 114,882

Gucci Christmas ad (114,882) by MusicfanJ from Germany I absolutely can't relate to this ad. The people look really strange. I had to think about the movie (the women from Stepford) lol. I always find artificial looking people a bit scary indeed. Mariah should have used this for Halloween. But seriously, this kind of ad is one reason why the image is like it is. The "It's time" video is way better, even with the perfume ad. (Tuesday 3 November 2026; 13:08)

Glitter 25 deluxe (114,853) by Edward from USA I'm so glad the mandatory rap feature era seems to be over. Mariah didn't have any on HFIA, and Ariana didn't have one on either of her last two albums. That formula was getting so tired and overused. I'm so happy to see it finally go. (Sunday 1 November 2026; 21:57) this is a reply to message 114,850

Glitter 25 deluxe (114,850) by BFF from US There were some promo singles with multiple "Radio Edits" of the song. I'm surprised they didn't surface for the anniversary. I totally agree about the excessive rap verses. I think the Fabolous verse was fine, but Busta Rhymes was straight up irritating and should have been left off. (Sunday 1 November 2026; 18:44)

Mariah on Reddit AMA (114,842) by Edward from USA The hint is obvious. Don't tell me you didn't get it. (Saturday 31 October 2026; 15:28) this is a reply to message 114,834

Mariah on Reddit AMA (114,834) by TJ from Norway Did you get the hint? (Saturday 31 October 2026; 08:07)

Lead the Way (114,813) by Edward from USA Sorry, dahhlings, but I had to use a VPN to place myself in New Zealand, where it's already October 30, to listen to "Lead The Way (1997)". Yesterday, I was going to post about it, but I held off because what I suspected turned out to be true. During the Butterfly era, Mariah mostly used her whistle register as vocal layering or as an embellishment to accentuate certain songs. As I kind of expected, the whistle part is absent in this new version. The song sounds a little unpolished in certain places, more like a demo, but I still like it. I do believe she kept some of these vocals for the Glitter version, though. (Thursday 29 October 2026; 21:02)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,792) by Edward from USA Bobby A, Rosa has been around long enough to know that everything I said was in good spirits. You guys should know me by now. And no, I won't be the number one poster this year. Before Lambi disappeared after Eric's comment, she was posting more than five messages a day, so I think she'll take that title. You'll definitely be number one again this year, though. As for Christmas, I won't be in New York this year. I'll be visiting family out of state. I usually go see them for Thanksgiving, but I'm switching things up and spending Christmas with them instead. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 15:51) this is a reply to message 114,786

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,786) by Bobby A from United States Edward, go easy on Rose. Do you remember 14 years ago when I would get carried away with so much excitement? It took me about the recording of the Caution album to find my voice with less predictions and crazy Dear MC requests. Plus, I feel you asking me to upload a face pic as my avatar in 2022 made me tone it down and it made me blush too. I feel you are going to be the number one poster this year. I want you to have the title this year. Will you be home in New York this Christmas? (Monday 26 October 2026; 23:19)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,774) by Edward from USA Rose, it's okay. You just have a lot of feelings, and apparently, a lot of words to go with them. The fact that Jamie's phone couldn't handle your extensive and rather expansive post isn't your fault. I started reading it yesterday, and I'm still working my way through it today, saving some for tomorrow. And look at me, not complaining. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:38) this is a reply to message 114,772

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,772) by D from United States Sorry. I was on vacation and had too much free time on my hands. (Monday 26 October 2026; 13:30)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,773) by Edward from USA Jamie, stop being so touchy. That was intended to be read in a dual monitor, with intermissions. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:26) this is a reply to message 114,771

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,771) by Jamie from UK I don't think I've ever seen such a long post. I had to scroll that far down my battery went... (Monday 26 October 2026; 12:12)

Glitter (114,762) by Edward from USA I'm not setting my expectations too high. When artists talk about outtakes, they usually mean different versions of songs we already know. I was hoping we'd get some completely new songs, but I'm not holding my breath. But let's see what we get. (Sunday 25 October 2026; 19:46) this is a reply to message 114,750

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 D 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)

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 (114,739) 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)

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 (114,731) 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 (114,729) 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)

Two focus points for MC17 (114,676) by Edward from USA Bobby A, do we coexist in the same universe? Looking at the sales of her last two albums, there simply aren't enough of us to make a meaningful dent in her overall streaming numbers. The reality is that 90% of the people streaming AIWFCIY are fans of the song, not Lambs. I applaud you for always being positive, but sometimes you need to be realistic. Mariah just isn't that popular anymore, and on top of that, she's become largely unrelatable to the general public. We need to stop blaming Gamma and other external factors for the lack of success of her recent projects. Outside of what's left of her core fanbase, the general public doesn't seem particularly interested in what she has to offer. Her music has also started to feel stagnant, and she seems increasingly reluctant to take a genuine leap of faith and try something completely new. Mariah once had the Midas touch that Taylor Swift has now, and that's well and good. But if she wants to be commercially successful again, she needs to find a way to connect with a new generation, reinvent herself musically, and deliver something genuinely fresh. HFIA has some gems that could have been hits in the hands of Ariana or Taylor, it's not only about the music but also the artist. So no, I don't think streaming campaigns alone are going to solve the problem. The problem is not the wrong singles, a lack of promotion, but simply a public that no longer cares enough to tune in, there's only so much fans can do. We can stream until we're blue in the face, but we can't manufacture public interest. At some point, Mariah and her team need to give people a compelling reason to care again. (Sunday 11 October 2026; 03:42) this is a reply to message 114,675

Two focus points for MC17 (114,675) by Bobby A from United States Most Lambs (me too) are not streaming on repeat to increase MC's streaming numbers in the way the younger demographics do for Taylor Swift and Ella Langley. Lambs have to start new streaming campaigns in 2027 by choosing songs from MC's 2000s catalogue to focus on each month until MC17's first single is released. MC and .gamma should consider a streaming only release for the first three months and then drop the physical cd and vinyl three months later. During the initial streaming only release, MC could rely on a corporate streaming integration such as Coach X Spotify Tabby Tour activation to push her presence onto active user playlists like "On Repeat". (Sunday 11 October 2026; 00:50)

Grammy nominations for HFIA (114,673) by Edward from USA Gone are the days when the Grammys felt like they were about the music rather than popularity. I wouldn't be surprised if Mariah doesn't win anything next year, simply because she doesn't have the commercial relevance she once did. Let's be real, the narrative surrounding an artist seems to matter just as much as the music itself. Even Beyoncé looked genuinely surprised when she won Best Country Album for "Cowboy Carter" last year. Back in the '90s, it felt like an album didn't have to be a commercial success to win Album of the Year or Record of the Year. Something that flew under the radar could still get recognized if voters thought it deserved it. These days, it feels like the biggest names and cultural moments have the advantage before the envelope is even opened. The Grammys were never perfect, but I miss when winning one felt like recognition of musical excellence rather than another popularity contest. (Friday 9 October 2026; 16:34) this is a reply to message 114,671

Grammy nominations for HFIA (114,671) by BFF from US HFIA is a deserving body of work, so it would be nice to have her win at least one. It's just a shame she didn't get anything for "Daydream" and "Butterfly" when she was arguably at her creative peak. It was also frustrating that they did not include the awards she won for "The Emanicipation of Mimi" during the televised broadcast in 2006. I think the Grammys have always suffered from a lack of balance and patterns of questionable decision making. It's hard to make sense of giving more awards to Beyonce (35) than to Aretha Franklin (18). Or even Taylor Swift (14) having more than Joni Mitchell (11). (Friday 9 October 2026; 13:29)

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (114,666) by Edward from USA I agree with you there, Bill. It'd better be the original album version. After what Darlene Love said about Mariah, she can go suck a lemon. (Friday 9 October 2026; 00:23) this is a reply to message 114,661

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (114,661) by Bill from the UK If they do start promoting Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), I pray to God it is the original 1994 version and not that dreadful remake that was done for one of her stupid specials. (Thursday 8 October 2026; 12:51)

Here For It All (114,639) by Edward from USA We love you, Jamie. I'm really glad to hear things are starting to look up after such a difficult few months. You've been through a lot, and I hope the clouds continue to lift and better days are ahead. Take care of yourself and don't rush anything. We'll be here, and of course, impatiently waiting for that Glitter release with you. (Sunday 4 October 2026; 03:10) this is a reply to message 114,629

Here For It All (114,629) by Jamie from UK I've really connected to Here For It All again recently. I've just been through a really difficult time with depression and anxiety, the worst I've had since it started 30 years ago. Listening to the lyrics in this track have resonated with me on another level and given me hope. I'm now back home after living with my mum for a month and getting back on track. I'm hoping to return to work soon as been off since June. Mariah's music always brings me joy and I've been listening to her a lot recently. After surviving a gruesome fall I feel the clouds are now lifting. I'm looking forward to the Glitter release although she needs to hurry up as I'm getting impatient. Whilst I have contributed as much on here this year I still love to come on daily and read people's posts, it's great to have this sense of community around the person we all love (Saturday 3 October 2026; 11:31)

Patient Zero (114,605) by Edward from USA Taylor's "Patient Zero" is expected to debut at #1 on the Hot 100 next week, knocking "Choosin' Texas" out of the top spot. That means "AIWFCIY" would only need to spend two weeks at #1 this holiday season to reclaim the record. Taylor would move to 16 #1s, putting her just three away from tying Mariah. Four more and she ties the Beatles, and five more would give her the all-time record. With Taylor's popularity at its peak, that's probably where this is headed. So I think it's best that we all hold hands, gather around the campfire, and mourn the 19 #1's record now. That way, when it actually happens, maybe it won't hurt quite as much. The one record I'm not so sure Taylor can touch, though, is most cumulative weeks at #1. Mariah is at 101 weeks, while Rihanna is the closest at 60, and Taylor is currently at 49. That's still a pretty big gap. And just like that, the charts are getting somewhat interesting again. (Tuesday 29 September 2026; 03:30)

23 Weeks (114,593) by Edward from USA Remember when debuting at #1 on the Hot 100 actually felt like a huge accomplishment? Now Ariana has done it eight times. "One Sweet Day" held the record for 23 years, 4 months and 13 days. It took Mariah 6 years and 5 months to reclaim it, and now, just 8 months and 19 days later, it's broken again. I don't know if you see the trend here. I wouldn't have minded if "Despacito", a worldwide phenomenon, or "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", which was absolutely everywhere in the US, had taken the record. But "Old Town Road" and "Choosin' Texas"? Nah. Sorry. I've always followed the charts, but this is getting so frustrating that I'm probably going to stop paying so much attention. At this point, some of it just doesn't make sense to me anymore. (Friday 25 September 2026; 15:13) this is a reply to message 114,590

23 Weeks (114,590) by TJ from Norway What's funny is that it seems like no one have heard of her, she has less monthly listeners on Spotify than Mariah and still does this. It's like Taylor Swift. The same amount of listeners as Lady Gaga, but everything she touches turns into gold. (Friday 25 September 2026; 07:38)

23 Weeks (114,587) by Edward from USA I'm a little bitter about "Choosin' Texas" taking over AIWFCIY's 22-week record. The frustrating part is that the song closest to overtaking it is still pretty far behind in overall points, so "Choosin' Texas" could possibly rack up another two or three weeks at #1. If that happens, even if "AIWFCIY" manages to score four more weeks at #1, it would only match it or beat it by one week. And that's assuming "AIWFCIY" doesn't start deflating by then. (Thursday 24 September 2026; 23:04)

Wonderful idea (114,558) by Edward from USA Guys, I just had an amazing idea. What if Mariah released a Country album? I think it could actually be amazing. Rumor has it she recorded a yodeling album in the '90s but kept it in the vault. Imagine the whistle register meeting the Grand Ole Opry. Who wouldn't want to hear Mariah singing about heartbreak, whiskey, a dusty road, and a man with two teeth in his mouth who should've known better? She already has the emotional trauma. She just needs the banjo. She could call it "Here For It All: Nashville Edition". First single: “We Belong Together (But You Keep Leaving Me at the Honky-Tonk)”. I know some of you are probably already hyperventilating at the thought, but hear me out. Mariah in a cowboy hat. Mariah yodeling. Mariah doing a country whistle note. I think we're onto something here, guys. And if the '90s yodeling album really exists, I think it's time to stop being selfish and let the vault breathe. (Wednesday 16 September 2026; 03:18)

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,510) by Edward from USA I think you're right, Bobby A. She loves creating and releasing music so much that it only took her seven years to finally give us some decent music. (Tuesday 1 September 2026; 01:36) this is a reply to message 114,509

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,509) by Bobby A from United States I don't think MC cares anymore about industry recognitions at this point. She just wants to release new music for the Lambs. That glow and innocence on her face when she played HFIA in the U.K. last year said it all about how much MC enjoys creating new music for us. (Monday 31 August 2026; 23:03)

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