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About Jamie from UK: Mariah fan since 1990, favourite album is Music Box, Favourite song is Can't Let Go.

Charmbracelet to Caution vocals compared (113,447) by Jamie from UK Yes I agree the bipolar meds are needed. She is likely hooked on something else like anti anxiety meds or opioids. And all this mixed with alcohol isn't great. (Saturday 21 March 2026; 17:48) this is a reply to message 113,446

Charmbracelet to Caution vocals compared (113,446) by TheButterflyReturns from United States I disagree with the "ditch the bipolar meds" suggestion. Mariah has bipolar disorder and has been hospitalized at least twice because of it (once in 2001 and once in 2016 which prompted the disclosure of the Bipolar diagnosis). People living with bipolar disorder really have to stay on the medications in order to remain stable, or they have to make substantial lifestyle changes. Cutting out alcohol, cutting out other recreational drugs (i.e. cannabis), developing better sleep hygiene, healthy eating, regular exercise, working with a vocal couch, etc. would likely offset any vocal issues caused by medications. Mariah seemed pretty disciplined during the Charmbracelet World Tour, so we know she is capable of pulling it together while using bipolar medications. At that point, she was in good shape physically, the pre-recording use was minimal, and she seemed to be taking good care of herself. My worry is that Mariah may have gotten hooked on opioids or other prescription medications after injuring herself during the 2013 "#Beautiful" remix music video shoot. As much I disliked Stella's impact on Mariah's career, I do wonder about her claims that Mariah has a substance abuse problem. (Saturday 21 March 2026; 13:54)

MTV Unplugged (113,420) by Jamie from UK Haha yes sorry 34 that's me that can't count (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 19:47) this is a reply to message 113,417

MTV Unplugged (113,417) by TJ from Norway I'm sad to point out that it has to be 34 years. Makes me feel old. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 04:58)

MTV Unplugged (113,415) by Jamie from UK 33 years ago today Mariah recorded her MTV Unplugged session at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York. Can you imagine having gone to see this it would have been phenomenal. Her voice then was sensational and she was in my eyes then a class act. The way she held herself on that stage oozed soul, and a confidence that captivated the audience. While she says she wasn't confident at all at the time, her natural and grounded presence there was more powerful than anything she does now. There was no fanfares no dancers just raw talent, I sometimes wish she could have held onto this concept moving forward. Stayed in this genre as such and just been an artist that did rare small intimate gigs that made her more exclusive and sort after by the public. I'm speaking more from the artistry side of things, being more exclusive to me is somewhat more adhering to being out there filling arenas. Obviously it's hypothetical, but I was wondering would we be where we are now had she stuck to a more low key concept, where the music and the voice were front and center, with more quality adult contemporary songs, even the ones we've seen on HFIA, without the diva portrayal and hype. Would we have a better quality voice still? Would Mariah be less affected and still be herself. Would she be more connected and relatable? Whilst older would she still command the stage like she once did? Obviously this is me just putting a spin on things and in no way am I dissing her career path as I wouldn't still be here as a fan if I was. Would you like to have seen this path or something similar? (Monday 16 March 2026; 18:17)

M.E. (Mariah and Edward) (113,393) by Jamie from UK Totally agree with you Randy. The music is my main driver these days. The Mariah personality we loved isn't there at the moment. Will it come back? I hope so but I think it's gone too far now. I too also have bipolar 2 and anxiety and her music has been a huge force in keeping me going in times of despair. (Saturday 14 March 2026; 07:46) this is a reply to message 113,388

M.E. (Mariah and Edward) (113,388) by Randy from USA I agree with a lot of what Edward says. I got tired of Mariah's image and personality, which is sad to me because I used to live for her interviews. I used to have VHS tapes and I used to tape every interview she did. Now it's the same old, same old - the lighting, the gowns, the unreleased album, the 500 hours of beauty school. I don't know if you know this or not but I write all of my songs. What helped me when I became most negative about Mariah was just listening to the music. I feel like I'm a broken record at times because I say the same things, but as someone who is bipolar and have emotionally struggled for decades - when I listen to a languishing a through the rain a close my eyes I really feel like I have not been singled out for suffering, that this type of pain is common in the human experience. When I listen to a through the rain, an anytime you need a friend a nothing is impossible. I know that my suffering is temporary and whatever light at the end of a very dark tunnel is approaching or whatever goal I want to attain is within grasp and I can go on. I seem to care less about Mariah and more about the music these days and don't get me wrong. I don't want anything bad to happen to Mariah. I had a front row seat to Whitney, Michael and Prince, but what I will say is that loving her as an icon, diva, artist has kind of taken the back row seat on an extended bus and what's up front with me and the driver is the music. (Friday 13 March 2026; 18:48)

Edward (113,383) by Jamie from UK Correct. (Friday 13 March 2026; 13:43) this is a reply to message 113,380

Edward (113,380) by Edward from USA Hi Bobby A, I'm good, thanks for asking. I hope you're doing well too. I actually meant to reply to one of your posts the other day but never got around to it. One thing I can tell is that the problem with Mariah is Mariah herself. If she doesn't start presenting herself in a more relatable way, she's basically done in the music business, aside from Christmas of course. The issue isn't really the music. As I was telling Randy, the bigger problem is the image she keeps projecting. The tired old "diva" persona has become repetitive and it feels out of touch with reality. What the new generation see in her is an overproduced, heavily styled diva image that feels distant and unrelatable. The gowns, the restrictive corsets, the layers of makeup, the constant entourage, it creates a wall between her and the audience. At some point she needs to drop the armor and just be more real and accessible. People today connect with authenticity much more than with the old-school diva mystique. If she showed more of the real person instead of the image, a younger audience might actually connect with her. (Thursday 12 March 2026; 21:35)

90s and 2000s MC (113,361) by Jamie from UK Dreamlover David Morales remix is the best. I was at a house party a few years back. I added it to the playlist my mate was a little sceptical, but the room literally went wild when it came on. They were all hard clubbers from the 90's, it literally sent the party to another level from that point. (Friday 6 March 2026; 14:39) this is a reply to message 113,359

90s and 2000s MC (113,359) by Bill from the UK The Dreamlover remix was astonishing and widely recognised outside of Mariah fandom as being one of the ultimate club mixes of the 90s. There really isn't anything better, and pioneered re-singing the vocals with that remix and never looked back. She came close with the Anytime You Need a Friend remix, featuring that sublime gospel opening and ending with Mariah scatting which is jaw droppingly good. One overlooked remix from the time is the Celebration Mix of Joy to the World. Completely re-sung, fantastic vocals, totally reworked melody etc. She really was the queen. (Friday 6 March 2026; 11:34)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,341) by Jamie from UK Yeah Believe was an anthem at the time, still is. Plus Cher's voice was still there auto tuned but still strong and relatable. Unfortunately Mariah's voice isn't, it's weak and fractured. Unless you're a fan like us it's not really relatable to the general public. It's not gonna get anyone's attention like it used too. I showed my mum the Olympic performance and she said she needs to bow out gracefully. This was hard to hear but sometimes I think she's probably right. As fans we're giving Mariah the benefit of the doubt with her performances and lack lustre voice as we want to still believe in her but I'm coming to the opinion that maybe it is time. Unless something can be done to both her vocals and herself, I can't see her having a hit again. (Saturday 28 February 2026; 13:11) this is a reply to message 113,336

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,336) by TJ from Norway I know you didn't ask me, but I don't think Mariah would reach that spot with any song from that album. It's almost impossible for an artist to get a number one after that many years in the business. Cher did, but she did something completely new when it happened. (Thursday 26 February 2026; 10:39)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,331) by Jamie from UK I totally agree. I was playing it in the car a few days ago, it had been a while since I listened to it. I thought to myself the lyrics are great and genius and if someone else had released it then it would have done better. (Wednesday 25 February 2026; 17:16) this is a reply to message 113,315

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,315) by jaker20 from US Mariah is not in the stage of her career where she should be singing this type of songs anymore. She is not cool and she can't vibe with the beat. It's a great cool song, and if it's released by Ariana or Taylor, it would be a hit. The hype was there until she performed it on BET Awards, and the public saw that she can barely walk, and so the song tanked. It's a performance song, and she needs help to walk. There is a disconnect between her and what lambs want her to do. If she wants to release a modern song like Type Dangerous, maybe it's better if they release a really great video and then hide her from the public. It's the same situation with Sugar Sweet. If that song is released by someone else, it would be a hit because it's a great song. But the supposed video of it, it's the same touching her hair and hips moves. Well I have no words how bad it is. How do you craft a great song and throw it away like that is the current state of Mariah's career. So Mariah 2026 problem is not the song, and not even her voice. The problem is her, she doesn't know how to perform these types of songs anymore. She cannot be directed, not choreographed. I think it's time Mariah and lambs accept the fact that she should only release songs that matches her current personality and her performance level. It's sad when lambs post here that they listen to AI Mariah. They are imagining a Mariah of the good old days on her current songs which is some mental acrobatics. That's just how bad her situation is, and just a bad way to listen to music in general. They'd rather listen to Mariah sounding like a chipmunk (frankly that's how AI sounds to me in general), that is not her, than accept her current state. Equally sadder is suggesting a nodules operations, another lamb fanfic that will somehow turn back the clock. For me My Love is her current state. It does not fit on the radio nor the streaming hits right now, but its authentic to her current voice and personality. And I'm sure she can at least perform that kind of song live. Think 70s Carpenters, understated, standard, mature, dare I say: basic. That's her in 2026 and the next few years. She's not a popstar anymore nor a vocal diva anymore and the first step is accepting it. Also, to add: everyone was excited about Nothing Is Impossible, then all the excitement went away after she performed it at the Olympics. Her performance almost always backfires on her own songs. That's what happened with #Beautiful, and that's the state of her new songs over the past 15 years if you think about it. At least on her non-Christmas songs. Thankfully the legacy of those classics is so strong she herself can't ruin them anymore when she performs them. (Monday 23 February 2026; 03:38)

Nothing is Impossible (113,307) by Jamie from UK I take the gruesome fall as being her first mental breakdown not when she fell on set. To me it's more of a gruesome fall from grace. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 19:37) this is a reply to message 113,301

Nothing is Impossible (113,301) by AnKo from Germany Surely, we can't look behind the scenes and we don't know the budget that gamma has left for HFIA. But I would love this song to be the next single because it has potential as a hit but also for a great music video as well. She could tell her story about so many things: starting with the actual gruesome fall in that remix music video of #Beautiful, then her mental (bipolar) breakdowns to her family/private fails and falls. She could even issue her voice struggles and using playback all the time. But I guess that won't happen. It seems like she doesn't like to recall certain things and is trying to preserve that perfect image of hers as a supreme timeless song bird or something. Watching her latest performance at the winter Olympic games opening ceremony reminds me of an animal that has been attacked by a predator or hit by a bullet of a hunter and is pretending that every thing is still fine even though it can barely stand up or move. You know the instinct of animals to show no weaknesses? Idk, just a stupid thought of mine. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 10:57)

Always Be My Baby 30th anniversary (113,306) by Jamie from UK Probably resting her voice after the tour I suspect. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 19:35) this is a reply to message 113,304

Always Be My Baby 30th anniversary (113,304) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia This song was huge back then even if there's no tv promo this song still managed to get to No 1 on Hot 100 for two weeks. It's a wasted opportunity not to have Mariah perform this song at MTV Video Music Awards in 1996 when she's clearly there presenting award. She even made appearance at Rosie Show and Billboard Awards in late 1996 without performing any of the songs from the big selling album Daydream. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 15:53)

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,281) by Jamie from UK That doesn't surprise me, her voice started changing during [Daydream] which is when I suspect she had her first rhinoplasty. Vanity can be the devil sometimes, a bit of Botox here and there and skin treatments are fine but there was nothing wrong with her face and features before she started messing with it. (Wednesday 18 February 2026; 23:11) this is a reply to message 113,273

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,273) by Shezz from Pk There is a YouTube channel called VMariah and they have released several videos on the evolution of her voice, its downfall etc (mostly focusing on her live performances) all while remaining very respectful to her and even hopeful. I came across a new one the other day where they speculate that she might have had a reconstruction surgery in 2023 after LA Pride when she disappeared for 4 months and how it changed the tone of her voice completely but had mixed affects. Interesting take on it since her voice is always up and center in discussion. They even did a series called the Art of Lipsyncing which showed how and when she started incorporating playbacks decade wise. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 06:00)

Olympic performance (113,225) by Jamie from UK I sometimes think she already had the nodules removed hence the state of her voice post Caution. Might explain why she's so vacant, could it be possible she had the surgery and made her voice weaker than it had already become, and now she's riddled with guilt and loss from choosing to do it. Plus along with her other issues has now manifested into the Mariah we now see before us, vacant lost and a shadow of her former self. I miss my Mariah. (Monday 9 February 2026; 19:54) this is a reply to message 113,209

Olympic performance (113,209) by Bobby A from United States MC was more confident on stage many years ago. You could tell she was when her right hand moved along with the notes. MC doesn't use her hand anymore. Maybe it is time let her whistle range go and have her vocal nodules removed. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:34)

Only Mariah (113,124) by Jamie from UK I think all these tributes just highlight how good Mariah actually is. No one can touch her vocals. (Sunday 1 February 2026; 21:16)

Deep cuts album (112,999) by Jamie from UK Love Can't Let Go. I listened to it all the time. I listened the other day and it was like the first time I heard it. Till The End of Time is a masterpiece such raw emotion. Emotions is one of my favourite albums, the songs are powerful and have so much depth. Never understood why it didn't sell as well especially with Emotions the song as the lead single. (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 21:55) this is a reply to message 112,990

Deep cuts album (112,990) by Stacey from USA Till the End of Time is one of those deep cuts that doesn't get enough credit (outside of this board). Absolute emotional masterpiece. Still annoyed at stupid Sony for denying Can't Let Go a #1 title. Ugh. So deserving of one. (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 15:50)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,856) by Jamie from UK I'd say it was more because Céline stuck to her trade. Mariah post 96 lost a lot of support with the direction she took. I'm not personally saying it was a bad thing, as I like both directions she had. But she lost a lot of fans who didn't like the change. (Thursday 1 January 2026; 16:13) this is a reply to message 112,852

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,852) by Lambi from USA Well no, Mariah never intended My All to ever be a theme song. Her being involved in movies was a clear no no. If you read her book, the song was organically inspired by Derek Jeter, not by any film concept or soundtrack opportunity. Sony would have never pitched any of her songs to be theme songs to begin with. If she were ever involved in that space, it would mean exposure to movie theme song scorers, movie directors, and writers. Mariah would have connections. Soundtracks are often used as stepping stones into acting, which is a very common path, and that would naturally lead to deeper film involvement. That kind of access and independence is exactly what Tommy heavily avoided for her at the time. In my honest opinion, Mariah was simply bitter about Celine being positioned to carry on her torch as the best Sony selling artist. So she chose to make fun of how corny the MHWGO music video was by responding with a much stronger, more refined aesthetic built around the same theme. It was a silent clap back. Here's the list of Sony's best selling artist in the 90s, just so you can see the picture clearer and understand how tight the competition truly was: 1990: Mariah 1991: Mariah 1992: Whitney 1993: Mariah 1994: Mariah 1995: Mariah 1996: Celine 1997: Celine 1998: Celine 1999: Celine Post 95, Celine absolutely dominated Mariah. It's easy to see why Mariah felt some type of way. It hit even harder because she worked twice, if not three times, as hard, writing basically every song on her records while carrying the pressure of being Sony's standard-bearer. Her competitor only sang, and the contrast was impossible to ignore. This is exactly what I mean when I say Mariah inevitably developed a misplaced disdain towards Céline. Sony backed her rival with songwriters and resources, creating a level of support that was clearly imbalanced and frustrating for anyone in her position, who wrote every freaking song. By Divas Live, her frustration towards Céline was on full display. None of the other girls said a word about Celine's brief battle with Aretha, it was only Mariah who let it show. And it most likely stemmed from a deep-rooted issue of feeling heavily undervalued by Sony, for years. (Thursday 1 January 2026; 13:58)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,824) by Jamie from UK Yes she wrote all those songs and sang them all with passion. Not something you can hide, she wrote some of her most heartfelt and emotional songs whilst with Tommy. In my opinion she seems more unhappy now and can't write anything anywhere near what she wrote back then. The new album is great and a return to form but the voice isn't there to project the songs unfortunately. (Tuesday 30 December 2025; 22:56) this is a reply to message 112,814

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,814) by Edward from USA I think that Mariah wouldn't have touched "MHWGO" with a ten-foot pole. She was pretty clear about not wanting to sing other people's songs. By then, Mariah was already moving away from that kind of ballads, and it just wouldn't have fit on "Butterfly" anyway. Celine, on the other hand, stuck to her adult contemporary lane, was the biggest star at the time, and it worked perfectly for her. What always gets me is this vague, recycled narrative that turns Mariah into some constant damsel in distress, supposedly at the mercy of evil Tommy machinations. Mariah was the architect of her sound and music at that time. (Tuesday 30 December 2025; 14:56)

2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,627) by Jamie from UK I agree Vegas is crazy expensive at the best of times these days and visits to the city are down because people can't afford the inflated prices there. If the tourist numbers are down which they keep reporting then there's less people to go to shows like Mariah's and various others. Sooner they stop the greed of these huge corporations ripping everyone off the better, the economy can't sustain like this. I personally feel this year has gone so quickly I'm like is it really Christmas already. (Monday 8 December 2025; 10:51) this is a reply to message 112,612

2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,612) by Edward from USA Bobby A, sadly there's probably not going to be an "HFIA" Deluxe Edition. Outside of her hardcore fans, nobody seem to care about the album. Mariah and Gamma aren't about to keep throwing money at something that isn't giving anything back. At the end of the day, Gamma is a business. It was a joint version, and both parties did what they could. You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless barrel expecting it to get full, would you? And the whole "Mariah's Christmas popularity is fading" thing? Not really. The economy is just trash right now. Everything is expensive, people are losing jobs, and most folks are just trying to survive the holidays, not spend on unnecessary things like flights and concert tickets. Competition is tough in Vegas when Mariah doesn't bring anything new to her shows. Even with all that, Mariah's still doing her thing. Bublé's Christmas is 14 years old, Merry Christmas is 31 years old, and the fact that her album is back up at #14 (and looking to jump into the top 10 next week) is wild. That's not someone "declining", that's someone with ridiculous staying power. I don't think she should've moved her Christmas show to Vegas. It kinda took away that warm, cozy, classic Mariah holiday vibe. It worked better when it was more intimate and easier for fans to get to. She reigned supreme at Beacon Theater for a decade and she also did great at MSG. Both venues were a train away for most people. (Saturday 6 December 2025; 14:59)

In Your Feelings (112,542) by Jamie from UK Yeah I agree. I love this song but her voice is very weak in parts compared to rest of the album. Surely she could have done a better recording of the "picture" line. Her voice breaks and doesn't sound great. In a way it shows her vulnerability and willingness to accept her voice, but if that was someone's first experience of the album I'm sure they would think what has happened. We're fans so we've seen this developing over time, but even I was taken a back at first by this recording, I'm sure she could have done a better recording at some point of that song. Unless it was one of the last to be recorded? (Saturday 29 November 2025; 10:37) this is a reply to message 112,540

In Your Feelings (112,540) by Giovanni from USA In my opinion "In your feelings" is the only song on the album where Mariah's voice sounds bad. I love her but it sounds like she recorded it while having a cold. It's a shame because it's one of her best recordings. Imagine if MOAlA Mariah sung this song. I wish she had re recorded it when her voice was better. Overall I'm still enjoying HFIA. I would love to hear Bruno cover "In your feelings". (Friday 28 November 2025; 03:29)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,388) by Jamie from UK Yeah still got my collection I actually bought some new shelves a year ago to display it in a spare bedroom since it's been in boxes for years since moving. I'm still yet to build the shelves. (Friday 14 November 2025; 16:58) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

Michael Jackson collab (112,188) by Jamie from UK I love MJ but I've never gotten why the [Thriller] album was so successful, even to this day it's the best selling album. It's great but not that great. I prefer Dangerous any day. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 02:21) this is a reply to message 112,179

Michael Jackson collab (112,179) by Anonymous from USA I remember the 25th Anniversary of Thriller, I ran to Target the day it come out to buy it. I still have it but haven't played it in a while. It is such a good album. Thriller would've been my first pick too for a collaboration. I think MJ has quite a few songs that would be considered classic, not just one or two. (Friday 31 October 2025; 18:54)

3 albums (112,171) by Jamie from UK Defo Emotions for the soul, Music Box because it's my favourite and Butterfly for the gangster in me. (Friday 31 October 2025; 15:53) this is a reply to message 112,155

3 albums (112,155) by TJ from Norway Let's say that for some reason everyone on earth forgot all of MCs albums except 3 of them. Which 3 albums from her catalogue would you keep for everyone to enjoy? And why? (Friday 31 October 2025; 06:40)

Non-single deep cuts playlist (112,160) by Jamie from UK Sent From Up Above To Be Around You All I've Ever Wanted Melt Away Babydoll After Tonight Lead The Way I Only Wanted To The Floor Migrate More Than Just Friends Make it Look Good Caution My Love (Friday 31 October 2025; 10:46) this is a reply to message 112,157

Non-single deep cuts playlist (112,157) by Lambi from USA A playlist I use as a secret weapon for pulling people deeper into MC's discography. It's a thrill seeing them secretly shazam it. It's made up of non-single deep cuts from each of Mariah's album (excluding holiday): 1. Vanishing (MC) 2. So Blessed (Emotions) 3. Music Box (MB) 4. Underneath The Stars (Daydream) 5. Close My Eyes (Butterfly) 6. Bliss (Rainbow) 7. Reflections (Glitter) 8. The One (Charm) 9. Joy Ride (TEOM) 10. Love Story (E=MC2) 11. Inseparable (MOAIA) 12. Dedicated (MIAMTEC) 13. One Mo' Gen (Caution) 14. Nothing Is Impossible (HFIA) Curious what would yours look like? (Friday 31 October 2025; 09:39)

Angels (The Prelude) (112,159) by Jamie from UK I see this is at number 14 on USA iTunes songs chart and 86 in UK all because of TikTok. (Friday 31 October 2025; 10:33)

HFIA Japan (112,158) by Jamie from UK Yeah this version is on the digital release from Mariah Store. (Friday 31 October 2025; 10:31) this is a reply to message 112,154

HFIA Japan (112,154) by Edward from USA Just got my copy of "HFIA" (Japan Edition). Surprisingly, it has 13 tracks. Track 4 is "Sugar Sweet" (Solo Version), and it's different from the solo version one on YouTube. It seems like Mariah went back to the studio and added an almost lazy-sounding short sort of verse in place of Kehlani's part. Track 12 is "Type Dangerous" (DJ Snake Remix), I love this one. And Track 13 is "Sugar Sweet" ft. Kehlani and Shenseea. (Friday 31 October 2025; 02:55)

Here For It All (111,947) by Jamie from UK I've still got my magazines. I forgot about those, they were great. (Friday 17 October 2025; 13:32) this is a reply to message 111,919

Here For It All (111,919) by Edward from USA If I'm not mistaken, they were called Mariah's 3: MCArchives, MariahDaily, and MariahHero. Eric probably remembers that better. [Webmaster: The third one was MariahConnection.] MariahHero was the first to go, the webmaster got upset because Mariah toured but skipped his country. Back then, that site was a goldmine for MP3s and media. Years later, MariahDaily shut down too. Their news section was amazing great, but their message board never took off because you couldn't speak freely or say anything remotely critical about Mariah, so it turned into a total snooze fest. Then we had this site, which had the best discography archive, singles, international releases, everything. Eric eventually stopped updating once Mariah stop releasing physical singles. I don't remember all the details, but I recall Eric used to release a magazine-style collection of Mariah photos until he got hit with a cease and desist, and that was that. MCArchives outlived them all because this board has always kept it real. Sure, we're a little dysfunctional at times, but there's always been a balance. Plenty of people have tried to turn this place into another "MariahDaily" echo chamber, but thankfully, they never succeeded. If it were for the "yass queens" or the oversensitive ones, we wouldn't be here. What's kept this board great is that we've always been able to have different opinions. Back when fans first started noticing Mariah's voice changing, and many were deep in denial, there were basically two groups here: the UK Gang and the US Gang. Moderation was minimal, so blood was constantly spilled on the board. Some fans were so blinded by devotion that even when Mariah's boobs finally came out of the closet became they were impossible to hide, they still swore they were so big due to her wearing push-up bras. Eventually most of those fans came to their senses when those push up bras didn't seem to work for their own bosoms. Those were the days. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 17:33)

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