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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)


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Debut of the misstep (114,638) by BFF from US

I cannot imagine Mariah's career without "Music Box" coming out at the time it did. "Anytime You Need A Friend" is one of her best songs ever, and the "Music Box" album is arguably what established her as a truly international phenomenon. Some of the songs are so-so ("All I've Ever Wanted", "I've Been Thinking About You"), and I think it was a mistake to leave "Workin' Hard", "Everything Fades Away" and "Do You Think of Me" off the final version. But overall, I enjoy this period of Mariah's career and think a lot of R&B/Soul artists were taking an "adult contemporary" direction at that time. Mariah was hardly alone in it, and I think it was unfair that she was criticized for it.

"Music Box" also produced "Hero", which was at one time considered to be Mariah's signature song rather than "All I Want for Christmas is You." To be honest, I would much rather her be remembered for "Hero" or "Vision of Love" than "All I Want for Christmas is You".
(Saturday 3 October 2026; 21:18)


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Here For It All (114,637) by Jamie from UK

Thank you Bill, likewise, I always love your posts. I'm getting there much better than I was a month ago, I'm hoping to return to work soon and get back into a routine. Each day is getting better.

(Saturday 3 October 2026; 20:32)


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Here For It All (114,636) by Bill from the UK

Lots of love to you Jamie, hope you are doing better. I always enjoy your posts.

(Saturday 3 October 2026; 18:28)


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Debut of the misstep (114,635) by Bill from the UK

I think you're the first person to describe Mariah's best-selling album, and one of the biggest-selling albums in history, a "misstep".
(Saturday 3 October 2026; 18:24)


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Debut of the misstep (114,634) by TJ from Norway

But it's time for that release now.
(Saturday 3 October 2026; 18:12)


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Debut of the misstep (114,633) by Matty from Vancouver Canada

I agree that Music Box is a perfectly mastered adult contemporary album. It firmly placed Mariah in the camp with Celine Dion and Barbara [sic] Streisand. But I think if she went in a more raw direction after Unplugged, she wouldn't be regarded as a "studio artist". She started hanging out with Courtney Love and Pamala Anderson around this time, I think Mariah has a rocker behind all the gloss. She didn't fully tap into that publicly until Bringin' On the Heartbreak a decade later, along with the GQ spread around the same time.
(Saturday 3 October 2026; 18:04)


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Debut of the misstep (114,632) by Lighty from China

Music Box is her best-selling album worldwide so for Sony it was not a misstep in any case.

(Saturday 3 October 2026; 17:25)


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"Jesus I Do" scammy submission (114,631) by Bobby A from United States

The Dove Awards will be Tuesday, October 6th in Nashville. The edited broadcast will be live on the TBN Plus app on October 9th at 7:30pm ET. Google AI gave me the wrong date when I originally asked a month ago.

(Saturday 3 October 2026; 15:27)


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In Your Feelings (114,630) by Bobby A from United States

I feel MC's vocals will sound better on MC17. During 2021-2026, MC experienced a lot of heartbreak during that time. She appeared in recent videos and photos to be feeling better. I hope she plays her cards right by releasing an August 1st single followed by a October album release. By doing it that way she can capitalize on the promoting MC17 and the 2027 holiday season at the same time with her regular U.S. Christmas shows.

(Saturday 3 October 2026; 15:01)


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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)

Debut of the misstep (114,628) by Jamie from UK

Oh no I think it's perfect, MTV Unplugged is perfection and then followed my Music Box which in my eyes is the ultimate Mariah album was pure gold. The deep soulful vocals on both are a timeless quality that is hard to beat. People couldn't cope with her change on Butterfly so I think releasing Someone's Ugly Daughter at that point would have been career suicide.
(Saturday 3 October 2026; 11:22)


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Debut of the misstep (114,627) by Matty from Vancouver Canada

I've been playing my Mariah MTV Unplugged album a lot during this Summer to Autumn transition. It accrued to me: did Sony do a massive misstep with releasing a raw and completely live album, followed with Music Box, her most glossy overly produced, slick, perfect by numbers album? I'm a dream world, what if she followed MYV Unplugged with Someone's Ugly Daughter?
(Saturday 3 October 2026; 04:24)

Stolen fan artwork (114,626) by pipupass from China

It makes me really sad to see this. Mariah herself can't stand copying either (IDKH), but her team still treated a fan like this. I really hope they give this fan a public apology.
(Friday 2 October 2026; 18:44)


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Stolen fan artwork (114,625) by Carlos from Brazil

So have you guys seen that Mariah's team is being accused of stealing a fan artwork and used it without permission? It was an illustration of the "Memoirs" album cover on a keychain. Funny part is that they didn't even use something from Glitter on the Glitter merch.
(Friday 2 October 2026; 16:09)

In your feelings (114,624) by Giovanni from USA

It's been awhile since I posted but I'm still surprised how much I enjoy this song. I think it's the best song on the album. I have not listened to Mariah or any worldly music this year at all. I switched to gospel and Christian worship songs. I don't know why but I got kind of bored with all my favorite songs on my playlists and now that I have gotten older I don't enjoy them anymore. No more Beyonce for me as I don't like her anymore and I find her songs demonic. I like music that is more on a spiritual level now but I just suddenly had the urge to listen to "In your feelings". I'm glad Mariah is still working. May God continue to watch over her and keep her safe. She's really one of the only famous people I actually care about and want making it to Heaven. Patti Labelle and Jennifer Holliday being a few more. I hope everyone here is doing okay.

(Friday 2 October 2026; 09:58)

In Your Feelings (114,623) by Lainsky from Philippines

The jazz vibe in this song gives it a slightly different sound from her previous releases. Mariah should have released it properly with a well-crafted music video and then followed it up with "Jesus I Do", since it's already out there. It could've made a difference to the album's reception.
(Friday 2 October 2026; 07:33)


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The Last Living Diva (114,622) by Ma from Germany

Hey lambs, have any of you come across the book "The Last Living Diva" by Matthew Stevens? He based it off of his experience as working as Mariah's assistant next to Lianna during the Stella era. In the book, the diva named Alexis Shane is basically Mariah down to the t and Matthew speaks of intense episodes of mania. He even talks about it in this interview.

I have to say, even if some of this stuff is dramatized and fictionalized, only to imagine that Mariah might have gone through such dark times makes me so sad for her, she must have been truly so isolated as a human being, after everything she's been through in her life, and she's still surviving, still not able to trust, still controlled, still paranoid. And never really able to heal because nothing about your life is normal. Of course you would crack.

If this book is in any way even remotely close to reality, it would also explain a lot about her current state. I just really, really hope she is finally surrounded by people who care about Mariah, the person. And I hope she knows that she is so loved by the lambily and that she saved us in our darkest moments.

We see you in your music Mariah, we know who you are.

Even when your whole supposed support system failed you, over and over. All my love to you, and whatever grace I can give so you find peace.
(Friday 2 October 2026; 01:00)

In Your Feelings (114,621) by Stacey from USA

I absolutely love the arrangements for IFIA, especially IYF. I just wish the vocals matched the arrangements.
(Thursday 1 October 2026; 23:48)


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Patient Zero (114,620) by Stacey from USA

I don't get the hoopla over Taylor as well. All her songs sound the same to me. Compare her stuff against Mariah's own writing sessions tracks she has released recently. No comparison at all.
(Thursday 1 October 2026; 23:47)


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"Jesus I Do" scammy submission (114,619) by Bobby A from United States

There is a chance JID could be nominated, but MC and Clark Sisters will go up against Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kenny Lewis and One Voice and Pastor Mike. These three gospel artists had the three biggest gospel songs from September 2025 - August 2026 in terms of radio airplay. Gamma dropped the ball with JID not being officially serviced to gospel and urban ac radio stations. Hopefully, Larry Jackson will promote and service MC's singles for MC17 the proper way. I feel a Memoirs/Butterfly fusion is on the way in 2027.

(Thursday 1 October 2026; 21:58)


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Patient Zero (114,618) by Matty from Vancouver Canada

Let's hope so. There's never been a more celebrated talent. I'll give her flowers for her song writing/story telling, but the singing and dancing leaves much to be desired. Also, I know Mariah does this to some extent and the constant re-releases of the same album over and over to get a couple new songs that sound exactly the same is exhausting and I live in a strict no-Swift household, and I'm still exhausted and bored by it all.
(Thursday 1 October 2026; 21:42)


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MC Christmas (114,617) by pipupass from China

I agree with you. Just look at Mariah Carey's makeup artist - his taste has gotten much worse, but she still won't replace him.

(Thursday 1 October 2026; 17:18)


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"Jesus I Do" scammy submission (114,616) by Chicago Lamb from USA

Who thinks "Jesus I do" has a chance for Grammy nomination and win? Submission window closed August 21st but we won't know until November 16th when the nominations are announced.

(Thursday 1 October 2026; 13:49)

Patient Zero (114,615) by TJ from Norway

There's some kind of monkey business around Taylor's career. I think it is much easier to manipulate numbers and popularity these days than before. All her songs are the same, a big snore-fest if you ask me.
(Thursday 1 October 2026; 11:58)


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