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

Discussion (108,652) by Stacey from USA Some folks need to lighten up and enjoy the discussion. It can be fun to let the conspiracy side out of the mind once in a while. Edward understood the assignment. Others need to study harder. (Friday 2 May 2025; 01:09) this is a reply to message 108,647

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,647) by Libra Lamb from USA Don't forget to stretch when reaching so high, don't wanna pull a muscle. I hope your 401 K wasn't flushed down the toilet with this new admin. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 16:56)

Daydream (108,651) by Stacey from USA I hear what you're saying. I just can't help but think Tommy wanted her to lose more than winning would have benefit him. Daydream definitely has an R&B sound to it, even the ballads. (Friday 2 May 2025; 01:01) this is a reply to message 108,646

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,646) by Edward from USA But Daydream was a pop album with just a grain of R&B on two tracks. Tommy had a lot at stake, Mariah's win would've been his too. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 06:18)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,641) by Stacey from USA I can't help but wonder if Tommy played a role in getting MC shutout at the Grammys. She was pushing further into R&B, something TM despised. Daydream was a commercial success but maybe Tommy orchestrated the shutout at such a high profile event to "shut up" Mariah and push her back to pop/adult contemporary. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 01:16) this is a reply to message 108,636

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,636) by MusicfanJ from Germany I still don't understand how the Daydream Grammy debacle was happening? Tommy was still behind her at the peak of the success, was it simply the envy? Céline also married a powerful man from the music business. I always think Mariah was too perfect for some people. The look (a beauty like a supermodel), her magical aura, her earned wealth, the Mariah mania around the globe during that time, chart breaking records and last but not least of course the best, most unique voice ever. The "Cinderella story" from the press must have caused envy without end. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 10:59)

Friday feeling (108,600) by Stacey from USA TJ and musicfan, yes, yes, and yes to both your posts. I was listening to #1s to Crapfinity the other day driving home. I was in the car for over an hour. The power in those songs is just mind-blowing. I'm forever grateful for that voice. (Tuesday 22 April 2025; 00:43) this is a reply to message 108,598

Friday feeling (108,598) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, yes and yes. Some will never understand how magical those years were music-wise. I'm so happy to have witnessed it. An unplugged session would be a wonderful surprise. A little jazzy, soulful and authentic. (Monday 21 April 2025; 14:26)

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,493) by Stacey from USA I know exactly the Fantasy remix you are referring to. That's my go to remix as well. (Monday 31 March 2025; 03:10) this is a reply to message 108,488

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,488) by Randy from USA You all are missing out on the best version of Fantasy. It is the Bad Boy Mix which I think is track 4 on the maxi-single. It has both the pop hook and ODB on it. It's the only one I listen to. I love Honey with Mase and The Lox. I hate the Jermaine Dupri remix. I love Gucci Mane on Obsessed. I love both The Roof extended Mobb Deep and Breakdown extended Bobe Thugs. I love the Nicki Minaj verse on Up Out My Face. My All/Stay Awhile with the rap is also a favorite. (Sunday 30 March 2025; 04:50)

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,487) by Stacey from USA I tend to stray away from the hip-hop stuff. That said there are some collabos that I can't fight and pull me back to that side of MC. Fantasy Heartbreaker Crybaby It's Like That (with Mr. Fatman at the end) My All/Stay Awhile (I prefer the no rap one) (Saturday 29 March 2025; 21:02) this is a reply to message 108,481

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,481) by BFF from United States I was talking to someone the other day about how I felt the ODB version of "Fantasy" is a bit overrated and played out. It's the one that everyone knows - I actually quite like the original version and the House remix more. Though I do appreciate the "Me and Mariah go back like babies and pacifiers" line. I use that one a lot. What do you all think? Favorite Mariah hip-hop collaborations/remixes? These would be my 10 favorites 1. My All/Stay Awhile (So So Def Remix) 2. The Roof (Mobb Deep Extended) 3. Breakdown (Mo Thugs Version) 4. Crybaby 5. Always Be My Baby (So So Def Remix) 6. Underneath the Stars (Drifting Remix) 7. I Still Believe/Pure Imagination 8. Honey (So So Def Remix) 9. Thank God I Found You (Make It Last Remix) 10. Heartbreaker (DJ Clue Remix) I never really cared for "I Know What You Want" with Busta Rhymes. And I still feel like Mariah's golden period for these collaborations was that 1997-2000 period. (Saturday 29 March 2025; 14:29)

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,486) by Stacey from USA You're missing out on a lot of great pre-Butterfly music. I tend to prefer pre-Butterfly MC, but that doesn't stop me from finding those gems post Butterfly. I'd be missing out on a lot of great stuff. Just sayin'. (Saturday 29 March 2025; 20:57) this is a reply to message 108,482

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,482) by Zachariah from Croatia I don't even listen to original Fantasy, only O.D.B. version. But I a lamb who stopped liking old Mariah and is a fan of after Butterfly Mariah so I am not the one to ask. (Saturday 29 March 2025; 15:43)

Happy birthday MC / What y'all playin? (108,478) by Stacey from USA Well I heard WBT on the radio yesterday coming home from work. The day before that I heard Always Be My Baby while prom dress shopping with my daughter. Emotions was on the radio days before that. ❤️ (Friday 28 March 2025; 23:49) this is a reply to message 108,476

Happy birthday MC / What y'all playin? (108,476) by MusicfanJ from Germany My prayer, Working hard, Bringin' on the heartbreak. (Friday 28 March 2025; 14:10)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,474) by Stacey from USA I like Music Box too. All I Ever Wanted is a very underrated ballad. I first heard Mariah on VH1 (when they actually played videos, lol,) with Hero. That song hooked me on MC and Daydream reeled me in. But MB will always hold a special place with me because of that experience. (Friday 28 March 2025; 01:17) this is a reply to message 108,449

Emancipation & Daydream (108,449) by TJ from Norway I like Daydream very much. A lot of good songs, and it was released on my 19th birthday (at least in Norway). What a gift. I have never liked One Sweet Day, except the live versions. Fantasy is still one of my long time favourites. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 21:03)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,431) by Stacey from USA Yes yes, I am sorry. My apologies. I daydream all the time as well. One can easily get lost in their thoughts and lose all sense of reality when listening to such great music. I will do better next time. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:50) this is a reply to message 108,424

Emancipation & Daydream (108,424) by Edward from USA Dear Stacey, you of all people should understand what happens when one is in a Daydream state of mind. I had the album playing and as I was typing my two favorites for TEOM, "When I Saw You" kicked in. Let’s just call it a "mental lapse", a "slip of the keyboard", or most likely, "a glitch in the matrix" . My guilty pleasure from TEOM is "To The Floor". (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 16:19)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,430) by Stacey from USA Me too, lol. I first discovered Mariah during the MB era. I was 16. But my love and appreciation for MC was cemented during Daydream. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:48) this is a reply to message 108,426

Emancipation & Daydream (108,426) by TJ from Norway I'm so old that Music Box always trumps both Daydream and Emancipation. I'm old. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 16:46)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,419) by Stacey from USA Daydream is a thing of beauty. I can listen to that whole album beginning to end. No skips. I love every song. Looking In is my favorite track. It's my life's theme song. "It seems as though I've always been; somebody outside looking in." Oh wait, I can choose another song. Hmmm let's see, ABMB. That song sounds as current today as it did 30 years ago. Guilty pleasure: Melt Away. TEOM had me jumping for joy 20 years later after Daydream. I thought the whisper from CB was MC's current trend. However, when I got a hold of an mp3 containing snippets of all the songs before the album's release, I couldn't contain my excitement. The voice was back. I have to choose only 2 songs? Fly Like A Bird, Circles. Guilty pleasure: Your Girl. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 03:36) this is a reply to message 108,414

Emancipation & Daydream (108,414) by Jamie from UK Ok while it's the 20th Anniversary of Mimi and 30th Anniversary of Daydream. Choose your two favourite songs from each album. Mine are: We Belong Together/Get Your Number Fantasy/Looking In I'm interested to hear people's choices and thought I'd bring some fun to the board. (Monday 24 March 2025; 18:14)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,418) by Stacey from USA Oh Edward dear, When I Saw You is on the Daydream album. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 03:25) this is a reply to message 108,416

Emancipation & Daydream (108,416) by Edward from USA Daydream: Fantasy Underneath the Stars (guilty pleasure: Melt Away) TEOM: One & Only Get Your Number (guilty pleasure: When I Saw You) (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 00:21)

I don't Heart (108,382) by Stacey from USA Beautifully put. (Thursday 20 March 2025; 04:06) this is a reply to message 108,375

I don't Heart (108,375) by Randy from USA Thank you Shezz and Edward for reading my message and understanding what I was trying to say. You know, if you ask an average person on the street who the great singer songwriters are, they will say Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Jewel maybe Alicia Keys, Sarah McLachlan, Lauryn Hill, Paula Cole. The reason why I care about the way MC carries herself image wise is because she is lumped in with the vanity songwriters. Madonna is a songwriter. Janet Jackson is a songwriter. Beyonce is a songwriter. Do you really think MC is on the level of the three I just mentioned? But to the general public and the music industry it's like "yeah yeah yeah you write songs". If I could get an earth-wide loudspeaker and closed captioning in the sky, I'd play Close My Eyes, Languishing, Petals, Butterfly, Vanishing, My All, Outside, Looking In and Right To Dream for the world. But since I don't have those means the most I can do is scream on this board, MC you're making a fool of yourself and tarnishing your legacy. Check out this exchange here. And of course there will be those who insult Wendy and downplay what was said. But if Mariah talks about lighting, ensembles, says she's eternally 12, and has a man to carry her umbrella, is anyone gonna believe she writes the best kcufin songs ever recorded? Oh and let me address the bitter old queen remark. I can't say what I want to say because it won't get posted. You could never, on your best day, with AI assistance, outwit me. I have a resume and a CV. Find yourself a schoolmate with a chipped tooth and peanut allergy to play with. I'm the principle principal up in this bitch. That's all. (Wednesday 19 March 2025; 19:34)

Accountability, kryptonite to Yass Queens (108,381) by Stacey from USA Bravo. Some like to think Mariah is incapable of making a mistake. They refuse to take off the rose colored glasses. Then say to those of us who stopped wearing those glasses a long time ago, you aren't a real fan, blah, blah, blah. When all we want as fans is to see Mariah revered for the once in a generation talent that she is. (Thursday 20 March 2025; 04:01) this is a reply to message 108,376

Accountability, kryptonite to Yass Queens (108,376) by Edward from USA Mariah, before fully embracing her diva persona, had a massive fanbase and was taken far more seriously. Being her fan felt like a badge of honor. I celebrated every time she hit number one and proudly showed everyone in my circle of friends the killer voice she had, her performances. But over time, she alienated a large portion of that fanbase with some of her choices. Some of those choices were justified because it was only a matter of time before she would start putting out the type of music that she liked, but some other choices were totally detrimental to her career and image, choices that didn't have anything to do with her artistry. While I still acknowledge and celebrate her accomplishments, I've learned to keep my fandom to myself because, as the years passed, admitting to being a Mariah fan was seeing as weird, unless you had a "I'm Gay" sign written on your head, something I prefer to keep to myself. The shift in perception began when she adopted that cheap, exaggerated and sometimes shady Marilyn Monroe persona. Celine, and Whitney with her struggles, always maintained a level of respect and relatability that Mariah started losing as she got more famous. She started believing her own hype. Now she is the least respected, not because of her talent, since she's the better overall artist, but because how she chose to present herself. And no, Tommy didn't have anything to do with it. For at least 8 years, Mariah was just as revered as the other two, but some of her choices made her fall from that pedestal. Out of four judges on American Idol, she was the most experienced to give advice and guide the contestants. She had the perfect platform to show the world her greatness, her genius, but instead, she came out as insecure and petty sometimes, getting late to some of the auditions claiming they had to put up with it because she was a diva. At the end, Nicki ended up being a better judge. If Mariah is so great to be praised for her accomplishments, she should be held accountable for her failures. End of the rant. (Wednesday 19 March 2025; 20:11)

MC in L.A. (108,359) by Stacey from USA I thought that same thing when I saw the long leather coat. I can't believe my Daydream is turning 30 this year. Man, I feel old, lol. (Tuesday 18 March 2025; 04:10) this is a reply to message 108,355

MC in L.A. (108,355) by MusicfanJ from Germany Wow really beautiful and classy. I love it. I get a little [Daydream] tour vibes with the outfit. (Monday 17 March 2025; 18:29)

The issue I have (108,295) by Stacey from USA I can't stand Oprah. She thinks she's better than everyone else. Her condescending attitude is so off putting. (Saturday 1 March 2025; 04:40) this is a reply to message 108,287

The issue I have (108,287) by Edward from USA I agree. I swear Oprah thinks she's Jesus, and when gets a papercut, she goes like: "Stigmata." I don't trust her, she's very skinny now and very hungry. Mariah needs a different platform, Oprah might be plotting to get her on Ozempic. (Friday 28 February 2025; 21:55)

The issue I have (108,284) by Stacey from USA I like the idea of doing a sit down interview with someone but not Oprah. (Friday 28 February 2025; 03:16) this is a reply to message 108,280

The issue I have (108,280) by Bobby A from United States MC should come clean during an interview with Oprah. Oprah could help MC focus on her being a real person and whatever she has been dealing with concerning her voice. I just wonder if any medication she takes for bipolar affects her voice and her ability to sing like she use to. One would think after proper rest and an extended break, her voice would bounce back easily. However, we know after seven years of bad performances that is not the case. (Thursday 27 February 2025; 20:02)

Daydream 30 (108,158) by Stacey from USA I am trying not to get my hopes up for this anniversary, lol. I hope she does something similar to MB 30 3CD release. Release the normal album on CD 1. CD 2 should be Someone's Ugly Daughter, then CD 3 should be full of released and unreleased songs from extra sessions, etc. (Monday 10 February 2025; 04:07) this is a reply to message 108,153

Daydream 30 (108,153) by BFF from United States I wonder what, if anything, Mariah has planned for the 30th anniversary of the release of "Daydream" this year. We got "One Night" and "Slipping Away" on "The Rarities" track list along with the Tokyo Dome concert from the "Daydream" tour. But surely Mariah has other leftover material from the "Daydream" sessions outside of "Someone's Ugly Daughter"? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 22:42)

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,079) by Stacey from USA I've never seen Charmbracelet as something that could have done better, been better. I think the album exactly what was intended. The album provided Mariah with an opportunity to deal with her struggles through the writing of songs. That was her therapy. The promotion of the album allowed MC to explain her side of things and show the world that all she needed was a few hours of sleep, and not believe all the crazy tabloid rumors. That album and subsequent tour (of which I saw her live the last night of said tour), put her voice in great shape to give us TEOM. Is CB my favorite album? No. But I'll always be grateful for the purpose it served in MC's storied career. (Friday 31 January 2025; 00:08) this is a reply to message 108,075

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,075) by Bobby A from United States For me Charmbracelet is another outlier album. What do you think if 7 Aurelius and Dre and Vidal were the only producers on Charmbracelet? They could have really made Charmbracelet sell more copies and not been such a disjointed album in my opinion. I feel that Lyor Cohen gave MC some bad advice by telling her to choose Through the Rain as the first single. Charmbracelet was an great album, but it could have been better. (Thursday 30 January 2025; 15:05)

Music Box 30 (108,050) by Stacey from USA Well said Edward. Well said. (Saturday 25 January 2025; 00:24) this is a reply to message 108,043

Music Box 30 (108,043) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, I'm so glad people are finally fed up with cancel culture. It's like we're been policed for about anything we say. What happened to the Dixie Chicks should never happen again, regardless of your political leanings. Carrie slayed, period. I would love for someone to ask Snoop Dogg in his face why he performed, he would obliterate them. When you talk at people instead of talking to them, you realize why things happened the way they did. And I'm a Democrat, not a radical one though. (Friday 24 January 2025; 14:59)

New Year's pic post (107,937) by Stacey from USA Just because Dolly can doesn't mean she should. (Monday 6 January 2025; 04:23) this is a reply to message 107,930

New Year's pic post (107,930) by Bobby A from United States If Dolly Parton can do this at 78, then MC should be able to do it at 55. MC should be able to have some fun in her late 50s. (Sunday 5 January 2025; 15:25)

New Year's pic post (107,936) by Stacey from USA Well said. (Monday 6 January 2025; 04:22) this is a reply to message 107,932

New Year's pic post (107,932) by MusicfanJ from Germany Well, you can look classy and have fun too. I hope her next outfit is more classy. Mariah is so beautiful she [doesn't] need that look. But I know tastes are different. I'm hoping for new music this year. (Sunday 5 January 2025; 19:18)

Article: Mariah Carey shares busty New Year's post (107,925) by Stacey from USA Don't get me wrong. MC is beautiful. But instead of looking at her face, overall look, our eyes are drawn elsewhere. I don't understand it. I get Tommy pulled her so far one way, but that doesn't mean you have to swing the pendulum so far the other way. Find a nice middle ground. Bring back some denim, ala Butterfly era looks. (Saturday 4 January 2025; 22:30) this is a reply to message 107,920

Article: Mariah Carey shares busty New Year's post (107,920) by MusicfanJ from Germany I thought the same. Less is more. But I love the smile. (Saturday 4 January 2025; 16:50)

Rare Whenever You Call video (107,924) by Stacey from USA Such a beautiful and hard song to sing live, and she hit a home run. I miss that look, jeans and a tank top. So simple yet such a powerful outfit. I wish we had more of that today. (Saturday 4 January 2025; 22:27) this is a reply to message 107,919

Rare Whenever You Call video (107,919) by Shezz from Pk I just came across this recently posted video from the Perth Butterfly concert - I don't know if it's new or been around for a while. Her voice was definitely tired and worn out but she soldiered on (98% live) and her rasp was still pretty. The climax audio transition was tough to watch - not too smooth in the early days I suppose but still a beautiful performance of an amazing song. Also she looked so gorgeous here - no frills no elaborate impractical gowns just a simple white top and a pair of jeans. (Saturday 4 January 2025; 13:04)

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