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Here For It All (110,465) by MusicfanJ from Germany I would love that too. The superficial things are not healthy and needed. Pamela Anderson is a great example, with "being older and wiser" than in the youth, she now loves being in the nature and she looks beautiful with that new natural look. I never thought she would change in that direction, nothing cheap anymore. It's a wonderful change. Nature is healing every human, nature doesn't care if you're Mariah Carey or not. Mariah could go to the most beautiful places on earth. And I don't mean shopping in Aspen. Just a place to relax and enjoy. Then a come back with a jazz album. One can dream. And just as a surprise releasing the "grunge" album from 95/96. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 16:26) this is a reply to message 110,464

Here For It All (110,464) by Jamie from UK I would love Mariah to forget the glam, the diva pretense, the hair, the make up etc and take herself off to a yoga style retreat for a month where she can reconnect with herself again, focus on what's important and be one present with herself again. I suspect she's past that now tbh but I think it would be good for her to be spiritual for a while, eat healthy food, no booze. Then gradually reduce the meds and get back to being her best. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 15:42)

Here For It All (110,464) by Jamie from UK I would love Mariah to forget the glam, the diva pretense, the hair, the make up etc and take herself off to a yoga style retreat for a month where she can reconnect with herself again, focus on what's important and be one present with herself again. I suspect she's past that now tbh but I think it would be good for her to be spiritual for a while, eat healthy food, no booze. Then gradually reduce the meds and get back to being her best. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 15:42) this is a reply to message 110,462

Here For It All (110,462) by ADAM from USA I'm actually surprised at the reaction here - this was the same belt that was played during the album cover reveal where I reacted she sounded metallic or chipmunk like. This is definitely the best take she could deliver and even that belt I suspect is piece together or engineered to sound connected. Mariah is a studio singer and if this is what we are hearing as final then imagine how long it took since it's been many years since she released a studio effort. She's had the entire pandemic plus to rest or train her voice. I think she's an alcoholic and perhaps her addiction has ruined her voice beyond repair. Its really tough to watch or listen to her interviews, she is heavily sedated and has memory/recall issue because she can't remember in detail past events or people. The Alan Carr podcast interview was very telling. He was so happy and easy to chat with and Mariah came across like she just met the guy. Thoughts? (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 14:46)

German interview (110,463) by Sascha from Germany It's not that bad. She's taking the Karl Lagerfeld route. The author notes that Mariah is listening carefully, apologizes when she nips on her Cola, that she uses irony and laughs a lot. The author sounds rather fond of her and delves a lot into her history and childhood. It's really not a bad article but rather shows everything we already know about how Mariah is today. Plus: The author notes that it's late in the day and the last interview after a whole day of interviews. Mariah is obviously tired and notes herself that she has run out of energy. That context is needed for that last paragraph. The managers asking if she has spoken at all shows that it's really Mariah and the interviewer. No manager by her side overwatching the questions and answers. In context this shows that Mariah is free in the interview ("managers have given up trying to control her"). (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 15:06) this is a reply to message 110,457

German interview (110,457) by Max from Germany A German newspaper just ran a bizarre interview with Mariah. Something's seriously wrong with her. Here's the final paragraph: After our conversation, Mariah Carey is formally escorted home; her assistant leads her to the private area of her suite. It seems as if she even has to take the singer to bed. Her managers ask me if she's even spoken; they, too, have apparently given up trying to control the diva. Carey shuffles up the spiral staircase in slow motion. We wave to each other one last time; she says she enjoyed it, "very much". (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 13:39)

Here For It All (110,462) by ADAM from USA I'm actually surprised at the reaction here - this was the same belt that was played during the album cover reveal where I reacted she sounded metallic or chipmunk like. This is definitely the best take she could deliver and even that belt I suspect is piece together or engineered to sound connected. Mariah is a studio singer and if this is what we are hearing as final then imagine how long it took since it's been many years since she released a studio effort. She's had the entire pandemic plus to rest or train her voice. I think she's an alcoholic and perhaps her addiction has ruined her voice beyond repair. Its really tough to watch or listen to her interviews, she is heavily sedated and has memory/recall issue because she can't remember in detail past events or people. The Alan Carr podcast interview was very telling. He was so happy and easy to chat with and Mariah came across like she just met the guy. Thoughts? (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 14:46) this is a reply to message 110,446

Here For It All (110,446) by Lambi from USA I love Mariah but this does sound chipmunkey yet again. The rough thin belts are not going to be easy on the ears. Audio engineer who willingly went along and approved of this needs to be fired or he at least should encourage her to re-do some of the notes. She can actually still belt so beautifully. Remember this? Emancipation-riah is still there like it's 2005. What I don't quite understand is why it's not translating sonically on the record. I really love the melody, she absolutely delivered on that front. But somehow, the overall sound just isn't hitting. Mariah, girl, there's still time to edit. Get an audio engineer who will keep it real. Someone copy paste my comment on X, I'm not on it. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 00:54)

International fans can vote MTV VMA's too (110,461) by T from USA Anyone outside of USA can vote too. Must login with a valid email account. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 14:06)

Mariah's voice (110,460) by T from USA Who knows. In hindsight if she could go back in time maybe she would've protected it more knowing where it was heading. Maybe she never would've taken those alcoholic drinks. Too late for that. Can't go back in time. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 14:05) this is a reply to message 110,452

Mariah's voice (110,452) by Giovanni from USA We all know Mariah's voice is not what it used to be but there's still a voice there. She sounds amazing when rested and with jazz and Christmas music. What has always bothered me about the situation is that Mariah hardly ever talks about the problems with her voice. Nodules, vocal damage etc. I really think she and many others like Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys have vocal damage. Mariah might have damaged her voice by not resting her voice enough and with drinking. Mariah can do what she wants but I would always shake my head when she would have a glass of champagne in her hand because why would you destroy the gift God gave you. I'm not judging her I'm just telling it like it is. I think at this point all she can do is rest properly, stop drinking and get a vocal coach if she hasn't already. I love MC and want the best for her and her career. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 06:27)

Taylor Swift (110,459) by Edward from USA Sassy, I'm loving it. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 13:58) this is a reply to message 110,455

Taylor Swift (110,455) by Bobby A from United States There are four likes already this morning. I must really talk too much. Lol. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 11:46)

Taylor Swift (110,458) by Edward from USA Just like there wasn't a chart-showdown in 2018, there won't be one in September. That's called living and reality. What I won't be is a "yass queen" acting like it's still the '90s or 2005. I'd like to be proven wrong but I'm not holding my breath. I do think "Here For It All" will be a good album though. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 13:57) this is a reply to message 110,454

Taylor Swift (110,454) by Zachariah from Croatia How I wish that chart-showdown we're fantasizing about would actually happen just so that we can shut your mouth. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 08:32)

German interview (110,457) by Max from Germany A German newspaper just ran a bizarre interview with Mariah. Something's seriously wrong with her. Here's the final paragraph: After our conversation, Mariah Carey is formally escorted home; her assistant leads her to the private area of her suite. It seems as if she even has to take the singer to bed. Her managers ask me if she's even spoken; they, too, have apparently given up trying to control the diva. Carey shuffles up the spiral staircase in slow motion. We wave to each other one last time; she says she enjoyed it, "very much". (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 13:39)

Save the day for Edward (110,456) by Edward from USA Next time try playing "Crapfinity" right after 'Save the Day" seven times. It's like being in heaven. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 13:27) this is a reply to message 110,450

Save the day for Edward (110,450) by Giovanni from USA Tonight I must have played "Save the day" 4 or 5 times even doing Mariah's hand movements. I don't care what anyone says, I love the song. So "come on", "come on". (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 06:03)

Taylor Swift (110,455) by Bobby A from United States There are four likes already this morning. I must really talk too much. Lol. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 11:46) this is a reply to message 110,454

Taylor Swift (110,454) by Zachariah from Croatia How I wish that chart-showdown we're fantasizing about would actually happen just so that we can shut your mouth. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 08:32)

Taylor Swift (110,454) by Zachariah from Croatia How I wish that chart-showdown we're fantasizing about would actually happen just so that we can shut your mouth. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 08:32) this is a reply to message 110,441

Taylor Swift (110,441) by Edward from USA Bobby A, sometimes I think you live in an alternate universe. Mariah isn't competing with anyone with "Here For It All". She's a legacy artist now, her last 11-track album came out nearly a decade ago. It's more like when Streisand or other legacy artists release something: their core fans eat it up, but that's about it. Back in the '90s, when Mariah and Whitney were killing it, did you really think any legacy artist from that time could compete with them? Exactly. So let's not pretend we're still in that era where a new Mariah release is a head-to-head chart battle. This is a completely different stage of her career. Here's what will likely happen: the album drops, us Lambs grab it immediately, and within three or four weeks, it's gone from the Billboard Top 100 albums. Mariah's waited too long, and outside of us devoted fans, most people have moved on. That's not pessimism, just a dose of realism. Which is why I'm hoping it's a great album, one that earns solid reviews and a few well-deserved accolades. In short, that chart-showdown you're fantasizing about? It's not going to happen. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 17:39)

HFIA snippet (110,453) by Dove from United States Is this the clip we're taking about? It doesn't sound chipmunky to me. It sounds on par with Heavenly (No Ways Tired). I was trying not to listen to it but I got curious. Seeing Mariah in this clip made me feel super happy we're getting another album. I still can't believe it. I thought Caution would be her last one. I really like her sparkly pants in this clip, too. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 07:42)

Mariah's voice (110,452) by Giovanni from USA We all know Mariah's voice is not what it used to be but there's still a voice there. She sounds amazing when rested and with jazz and Christmas music. What has always bothered me about the situation is that Mariah hardly ever talks about the problems with her voice. Nodules, vocal damage etc. I really think she and many others like Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys have vocal damage. Mariah might have damaged her voice by not resting her voice enough and with drinking. Mariah can do what she wants but I would always shake my head when she would have a glass of champagne in her hand because why would you destroy the gift God gave you. I'm not judging her I'm just telling it like it is. I think at this point all she can do is rest properly, stop drinking and get a vocal coach if she hasn't already. I love MC and want the best for her and her career. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 06:27)

Here For It / Camouflage (110,451) by Giovanni from USA Sounds like a very emotional song. I love when Mariah does piano ballad type songs. I think "Camouflage" is one of her best songs that she doesn't get enough credit for. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 06:06)

Save the day for Edward (110,450) by Giovanni from USA Tonight I must have played "Save the day" 4 or 5 times even doing Mariah's hand movements. I don't care what anyone says, I love the song. So "come on", "come on". (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 06:03)

Taylor Swift (110,449) by Bobby A from United States I have been on X too much since June 6th reading too many posts that Taylor Swift is coming. Well, she will back in late September/October with a new album. I still think this is a direct AR marketing strategy by Republic Records to steal MC's shine and sales from 09.26 to 10.10. What else could it be to post album pre-orders without a first single released first? Don't say Bobby A didn't say it here first. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 02:47) this is a reply to message 110,441

Taylor Swift (110,441) by Edward from USA Bobby A, sometimes I think you live in an alternate universe. Mariah isn't competing with anyone with "Here For It All". She's a legacy artist now, her last 11-track album came out nearly a decade ago. It's more like when Streisand or other legacy artists release something: their core fans eat it up, but that's about it. Back in the '90s, when Mariah and Whitney were killing it, did you really think any legacy artist from that time could compete with them? Exactly. So let's not pretend we're still in that era where a new Mariah release is a head-to-head chart battle. This is a completely different stage of her career. Here's what will likely happen: the album drops, us Lambs grab it immediately, and within three or four weeks, it's gone from the Billboard Top 100 albums. Mariah's waited too long, and outside of us devoted fans, most people have moved on. That's not pessimism, just a dose of realism. Which is why I'm hoping it's a great album, one that earns solid reviews and a few well-deserved accolades. In short, that chart-showdown you're fantasizing about? It's not going to happen. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 17:39)

Here For It All (110,448) by Bobby A from United States Don't say that Edward. It is too sad to think that is the best vocal take. Surely, what was played at the event was just the vocal demo before Brian Garten worked his engineering magic. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 02:33) this is a reply to message 110,447

Here For It All (110,447) by Edward from USA I have to agree with you about her vocals sounding a bit "chipmunkey" on the belting part of the "HFIA" clip. As for that impromptu performance of "Stay the Night", it was from about five years ago, during the pandemic. At the time, she said she'd gotten her voice back and wouldn't ever tour again, but sadly, that didn't last. I don't think she could replicate those vocals today; her voice is just too far gone. Mariah is a perfectionist, so what we're hearing in the "HFIA" clip is most likely the very best she could deliver, chosen from multiple takes. It's sad, but I think this is simply where her voice is now. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 01:43)

Here For It All (110,447) by Edward from USA I have to agree with you about her vocals sounding a bit "chipmunkey" on the belting part of the "HFIA" clip. As for that impromptu performance of "Stay the Night", it was from about five years ago, during the pandemic. At the time, she said she'd gotten her voice back and wouldn't ever tour again, but sadly, that didn't last. I don't think she could replicate those vocals today; her voice is just too far gone. Mariah is a perfectionist, so what we're hearing in the "HFIA" clip is most likely the very best she could deliver, chosen from multiple takes. It's sad, but I think this is simply where her voice is now. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 01:43) this is a reply to message 110,446

Here For It All (110,446) by Lambi from USA I love Mariah but this does sound chipmunkey yet again. The rough thin belts are not going to be easy on the ears. Audio engineer who willingly went along and approved of this needs to be fired or he at least should encourage her to re-do some of the notes. She can actually still belt so beautifully. Remember this? Emancipation-riah is still there like it's 2005. What I don't quite understand is why it's not translating sonically on the record. I really love the melody, she absolutely delivered on that front. But somehow, the overall sound just isn't hitting. Mariah, girl, there's still time to edit. Get an audio engineer who will keep it real. Someone copy paste my comment on X, I'm not on it. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 00:54)

Here For It All (110,446) by Lambi from USA I love Mariah but this does sound chipmunkey yet again. The rough thin belts are not going to be easy on the ears. Audio engineer who willingly went along and approved of this needs to be fired or he at least should encourage her to re-do some of the notes. She can actually still belt so beautifully. Remember this? Emancipation-riah is still there like it's 2005. What I don't quite understand is why it's not translating sonically on the record. I really love the melody, she absolutely delivered on that front. But somehow, the overall sound just isn't hitting. Mariah, girl, there's still time to edit. Get an audio engineer who will keep it real. Someone copy paste my comment on X, I'm not on it. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 00:54) this is a reply to message 110,424

Here For It All (110,424) by Haiji from United States So this is what the title track sounds like. It's sounds similar to Portrait to me. I can't wait for the full song. (Monday 11 August 2025; 20:40)

Here For It All snippet (110,445) by Edward from USA I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but I'm not loving those vocals in the clip. Hopefully, the full song hits differently. Her voice sounds a bit strained here, though I do appreciate that it's a power ballad, we haven't had one from her in 11 years. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 00:39) this is a reply to message 110,443

Here For It All snippet (110,443) by Terna from Nigeria It's a ballad and final track in the vein of "Portrait" I guess. Very Mariahesque melody and chord progression, but I don't know about that vocal at all. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 23:18)

Mariah Carey breaks down her most iconic music videos (110,444) by Dove from United States Wow. Mariah Carey looks the best she's ever looked here. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 00:32)

Here For It All snippet (110,443) by Terna from Nigeria It's a ballad and final track in the vein of "Portrait" I guess. Very Mariahesque melody and chord progression, but I don't know about that vocal at all. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 23:18)

Taylor Swift (110,442) by TJ from Norway I don't see the reason why it will be bad for Mariah. Mariah was the goddess in the 90's and some years of the 2000's. Taylor is clearly in that position now. Different fan bases, her lambs are at the age of 8-16, maybe 20, and Mariahs around 40-50+. Taylor Swift will be dethroned one day. Maybe not this year, but not far away in the future. Everyone has a peak. Mariah is not in that league at this point of her career, and that's totally fine. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 19:56) this is a reply to message 110,440

Taylor Swift (110,440) by Bobby A from United States I think Taylor Swift is going to drop The Life of a Showgirl on 09.26. She has not announced the release date yet, but peorders have started. If she does drop on 09.26, it will be bad for MC. Let's hope that is not the case. Vinyls are suppose to ship by 10.13. So that leaves 10.3 and 10.10 as the other drop dates. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 15:49)

Taylor Swift (110,441) by Edward from USA Bobby A, sometimes I think you live in an alternate universe. Mariah isn't competing with anyone with "Here For It All". She's a legacy artist now, her last 11-track album came out nearly a decade ago. It's more like when Streisand or other legacy artists release something: their core fans eat it up, but that's about it. Back in the '90s, when Mariah and Whitney were killing it, did you really think any legacy artist from that time could compete with them? Exactly. So let's not pretend we're still in that era where a new Mariah release is a head-to-head chart battle. This is a completely different stage of her career. Here's what will likely happen: the album drops, us Lambs grab it immediately, and within three or four weeks, it's gone from the Billboard Top 100 albums. Mariah's waited too long, and outside of us devoted fans, most people have moved on. That's not pessimism, just a dose of realism. Which is why I'm hoping it's a great album, one that earns solid reviews and a few well-deserved accolades. In short, that chart-showdown you're fantasizing about? It's not going to happen. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 17:39) this is a reply to message 110,440

Taylor Swift (110,440) by Bobby A from United States I think Taylor Swift is going to drop The Life of a Showgirl on 09.26. She has not announced the release date yet, but peorders have started. If she does drop on 09.26, it will be bad for MC. Let's hope that is not the case. Vinyls are suppose to ship by 10.13. So that leaves 10.3 and 10.10 as the other drop dates. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 15:49)

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