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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.

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,122) by Stacey from USA Seriously Jaime, you nailed it. Well put. (Monday 28 July 2025; 07:41) this is a reply to message 110,109

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,109) by Jamie from UK I'm under no illusion over 30 years has past, even Mariah who refuses to acknowledge time (for some weird reason) will know that over 30 years has past. Let me put it this way, if Mariah was to hold her public image in some kind of way that resembles the early days I believe she would have more respect now and be more popular at this point. I'm not saying she should be skipping through fields in a plaid shirt and denim shorts (however cool that was) she's not a young girl anymore. But how I do feel she should be carrying herself is just like when she sang "With you I'm born again" in 2005. There she was a grown woman but with grace, she was articulate and professional. And way more stage presence that she has today. None of us are saying to go back 30 years, would be great if we could but what I and many others are saying is when she tries too much and cheapens herself it doesn't work. Mariah at this point in her career should be like that 2005 stage performance, balanced, elegant, professional, coherent and drawing the audience in. We all love Mariah and only want the best for her and know she's capable of so much more without the whole diva pretense. Ps. I never said she wasn't still a nice person. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 10:21)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,104) by Stacey from USA Excellent post as well. Agree 100%. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 02:33) this is a reply to message 110,090

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,090) by MusicfanJ from Germany Jamie, Edward I absolutely feel the same about Mariah. It's good to know some longtime fans also miss the authentic, lovely Mariah. I miss the natural Mariah. "She was sexy without even trying, and that voice was just next level. That combo is what made her so special." So true, that was something beside her voice that made her so unique, so loveable and even relateable. For me this will always be the real Mariah. Of course we all change a bit with age, but most people stay indeed the same just wiser and older with luck. I do wonder what made her change so much too? Sometimes it feels like she hides the humble Mariah inside. I understand it can be a shield or something but it must be more than that. The "Joy to the world video" is one of my favourites. Not because it's so good, no story I know, but just seeing an already global superstar, having so much fun, looking so carefree, a diva but with a big heart and humour, Mariah was never more beautiful, more adorable than when she's "not trying". (Saturday 26 July 2025; 13:29)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,103) by Stacey from USA Well said Jaime, Bill, and Edward. People say we OG fans constantly live in the past. Well, I wonder why. For all the reasons you guys stated. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 02:31) this is a reply to message 110,096

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,096) by Bill from the UK Jamie thank you for putting so eloquently my exact thoughts. I think only the OG fans can relate to what you say, because we were there living those great moments live at the time. I don't think people get just how special she was and how she drew so many people to her by being an incredible talent, humble, and her good fortune of being naturally photogenic. Talk about hitting a jackpot. But then to see it descend year by year is so heartbreaking. Not just the voice, but the grace, the elegance, the class, the poise... sigh. Right now you're gone, you just vanished away. But I'll never leave you behind. No, I'll never forget you. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 17:33)

I'ma keep it sweet (110,083) by Stacey from USA Same. Andrew never bothered me. He threw some drama toward me, but I'd just shake it off as recent experience shows. I liked how he kept real and got all the yass queens all flustered, lol. Very entertaining, lol. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 04:46) this is a reply to message 110,081

I'ma keep it sweet (110,081) by Edward from USA I like the "Sugar Sweet", but I don't think the other two girls were really necessary. The chorus is super catchy, I've caught myself humming it without even thinking. I was hoping for at least a few of those signature Mariah high notes sprinkled in, just to give it more of her touch. As for the charts, I really hope it picks up on streaming. "Sugar Sweet" definitely feels like a step in the right direction. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:52)

Here For It All (110,061) by Stacey from USA I was thinking of a time where I was facing a lot of personal struggles. During those moments, I went to see MC on the final night of the CB tour. I sat 15 rows back and she sang CTTA. Before that night, the song was just a song to me. I had never felt a connection to the song. But afterwards, as with Looking In, CTTA became an anthem to me. Go listen to it today. Oh, they, they can do anything they want to you If you let them in, but they won't ever win If you cling to your pride and just push them aside See, I, I have learned there's an inner peace I own Something in my soul that they cannot possess So I won't be afraid and the darkness will fade 'Cause there's There's a light in me That shines brightly Yes, they can try But they can't take that away from me (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:51) this is a reply to message 110,026

Here For It All (110,026) by Stacey from USA I am here for TEOM. I wasn't a huge fan of ILT at first. It took time for the song to grow on me. It's a special occasion Mimi's emancipation A cause for celebration I ain't gonna let nobody's drama bother me Cause it's my night No stress, no fights I'm leavin' it all behind No tears, no time to cry Just making the most of life (Friday 25 July 2025; 08:06)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,058) by Stacey from USA Agree. Not her best look. Glad I'm not the only one who thought the whole interview with Fortune was cringe. No chemistry between the two. As for SS, it's a nice bop. Is it going to blow up the charts, set the world on fire? Probably not. But I ain't mad at it. (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:42) this is a reply to message 110,041

Jimmy Kimmel (110,041) by Shezz from Pk It was the twins out leopard print dress. Then the styling just took it over the edge. A misstep after some pretty good looks the last couple of months. (Friday 25 July 2025; 13:12)

Sugar sounds sweet (110,029) by Stacey from USA SS sounds like a complete song whereas TD felt like it was missing an ending. I thought Shenseea and Kehlani's parts were nicely mixed throughout the song with Mariah. I love the sample of ILT. I hope the video is MC late at night having flashbacks of her guy. That's the vibe the song is giving me. Any guesses about who the song is about? The first two guesses don't count, lol. Like ILT, I feel this song will grow on me. (Friday 25 July 2025; 08:27)

Here For It All (110,026) by Stacey from USA I am here for TEOM. I wasn't a huge fan of ILT at first. It took time for the song to grow on me. It's a special occasion Mimi's emancipation A cause for celebration I ain't gonna let nobody's drama bother me Cause it's my night No stress, no fights I'm leavin' it all behind No tears, no time to cry Just making the most of life (Friday 25 July 2025; 08:06) this is a reply to message 110,017

Here For It All (110,017) by Bobby A from United States No maam, I never skipped a single track on TEOM. MC sequenced the heck out of TEOM perfectly. I think that is what she has done for HIFA. I have already analyzed the potential genre of the songs which we don't know the titles of yet. 1. The Stereotypes produced song is an uptempo jam. 2. Here For It All ft. Anderson .Paak 3. Type Dangerous positioned perfectly here so the album can start paying homage to every era of MC's career. 4. Sugar Sweet ft. Shenseea and Kehlani 5. The Roget Chahayed song is an uptempo jam. 6. The Daniel Moore produced song is a ballad. 7. The Harv produced song is a midtempo jam. 8. The Bongo ByTheWay song is definitely midtempo or a ballad. 9. The Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney song could be Dear Boy or My Love or Live and Let Die. 10. The Clark Sisters gospel song is described by Nostradamus on X as Amazing Grace and Ain't No Way. 11. This Daniel Moore produced song has explicit lyrics. So possibly it could be Clown 2.0 or Did I Do That? 2.0. 12. Hoping for that Bryson Tiller feature on the Amazon Exclusive CD. (Friday 25 July 2025; 01:46)

Webmaster request (110,012) by Stacey from USA Seriously, right? Just come and enjoy the conversation. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 19:35) this is a reply to message 110,008

Webmaster request (110,008) by Bill from the UK As the Reprimandee I feel it's my duty to wade in at this point and, once again, ask that you chill. Easy to remember. Rhymes with Bill. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 17:07)

Webmaster request (110,007) by Stacey from USA I'll have fun but only on one condition: if you read what you wrote and apply it too. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 16:49) this is a reply to message 110,006

Webmaster request (110,006) by Libra Lamb from USA [censored] "Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance." (Plato) This quote suggests that opinions are a state of understanding that falls between true knowledge and complete ignorance. It implies that while opinions can be a step up from not knowing anything, they are not a reliable form of knowledge in themselves. Have fun with that. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 16:31)

I just love finding new places to wear diamonds (110,004) by Stacey from USA Me too. I grew up on old movies. My dad played them all the time. Names like Jack Lemmon, Rock Hudson, Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, Clark Gable were staples in my house. Let's not forget the master of suspense: Alfred Hitchcock. Wait Until Dark is a classic. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 16:07) this is a reply to message 109,999

I just love finding new places to wear diamonds (109,999) by Dove from United States I love watching old movies too. It's the closest thing to a time machine. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 14:37)

Webmaster request (110,003) by Stacey from USA "Folks just need to stop feeling like it's their duty to set others straight, to reprimand" is not a direct "hit" on you. It's not even an jnsult. Good grief, lol. But rather a general statement toward all those in the 20+ years I've been posting here who act like that. But you keep thinking you are right about me fooling people all these years into thinking I'm a saint. It's laughable to make judgements about someone you've never met in real life. But you keep thinking you are right about me. My posts and overall conduct the past 20 years say otherwise. But keep on thinking you are right. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 16:02) this is a reply to message 109,990

Webmaster request (109,990) by Lambi from USA I'm glad you noticed. There's a reason for that insult. "Folks just need to stop feeling like it's their duty to set others straight, to reprimand" is direct hit on me from Stacey. Then she pretends to be well-meaning right after the diss. The one you're defending actually engages on pretending to be a saint, so it turns out you actually got fooled. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 11:14)

New snippet (109,980) by Stacey from USA I've seen single covers for SS that have the "explicit content" warning on them. *sigh* I've never been a fan of cuss words in music. To me it adds nothing to the song. Up until a few years ago, I was always grateful MC stayed away from that trend. Now f-words are flying all over the place. End of rant, lol. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 06:19) this is a reply to message 109,786

New snippet (109,786) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely. "It's us, the middle aged fans, that listen to her music, and I find those kind of lyrics a little immature and not artistically deep or clever." I also don't like the "three h. a. h". It ruins the song a bit. It sounds vulgar, as a teen I wouldn't care but I prefer lyrics without that. I enjoy the remixes, but I hope the next song has more mature lyrics. I'm tired of swear words in music. I don't need it, trend or not. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 13:35)

Physical copy (109,966) by Stacey from USA I'll always buy a physical copy. There's just something nostalgic about opening up a new CD, taking out the liner notes and looking though them. (Thursday 24 July 2025; 01:06) this is a reply to message 109,965

Physical copy (109,965) by Bobby A from United States Jamie, go to recordstoreday.com and do a search for MC and a East coast major city zip code. There you will find vinyl record shops who will preorder the HFIA vinyl and possibly order the CD for you and ship to the UK. Also, try Vintage Stock's website and Comeback Vinyl in Atlanta and Grimey's in Nashville. Those three may ship overseas too. Also, I will help too if you can't get the variant that you want. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 23:20)

Live and Let Die (109,961) by Stacey from USA Paul McCartney has great respect for MC. I still remember him encouraging her to sing louder at 2005's Live 8. More fun to look forward to. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 20:06) this is a reply to message 109,949

Live and Let Die (109,949) by MusicfanJ from Germany That would be so cool. I love this song. I always have to think of the scene with Jennifer Lawrence in "American Hustle". So much fun. I can't wait to hear Mariah's version. I so deeply wanted a cover and now we get a Paul McCartney song. Great news. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 10:11)

Webmaster request (109,960) by Stacey from USA What are you talking about? I did not state anyone has been silenced because of me. I stated I've had my posts edited and not posted just like others. I am held to the same standards like everyone else. It has been claimed by others that us "characters", as the word that has been used in previous posts, are given privileges on this board. I invite you to reread my post and Edward's post again. 109,930 and 109,942. Edward, I got another insult hurled my way. Apparently I have no original thoughts. Time to pay myself. Lambi, make note that I did not insult you back. Making statements like that speaks more to your character than mine. Anyway, time for me to move on. Best wishes to you. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 20:02) this is a reply to message 109,951

Webmaster request (109,951) by Lambi from USA I really don't think anyone ever had to be silenced because of you, Stacey. Honestly you kind of just echo and applause Eric's post all the time it's actually entertaining. Do you actually ever have an original thought? Genuinely curious. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 13:51)

Webmaster request (109,945) by Stacey from USA Amen. Well said. None of us "characters" have any kind of "in" with the webmaster. I have a few MC CDs listed in his discography but that's my only connection. I've had posts edited and/or not posted many times. Folks just need to stop feeling like it's their duty to set others straight, to reprimand. I'd be rich too if I got paid for everytime an insult is thrown my way. It's laughable how many times me being a teacher has been made fun of. Honestly, just stop. Enjoy the conversation. It ain't that deep, lol. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 02:21) this is a reply to message 109,942

Webmaster request (109,942) by Edward from USA Nobody said anything negative to Brad, except Victoria, who implied the board was full of "hating ass hoes". I guess she included herself in the mix, minus the "hating" and "ass" parts. Some people just love to stir the pot and make things up. Brad made a vague comment about the board, but nothing specific. It was weird because, as you said, we were all just joking around about album titles and having a good time. The vibe was light. Looking at his recent posts, it's pretty clear Brad hasn't been happy with anything Mariah-related lately, which is totally fine. The problem is, when he chose to leave, he acted like this place was some toxic nightmare and he just couldn't deal anymore. That doesn't make sense, especially when most folks here actually liked "Type Dangerous" and the video. Many love playing the victim and throwing digital tantrums, they start acting like they're here to reprimand others, which is just ridiculous. We've got positive folks, critical folks, and everyone in between, but we've all been part of this board for a long time. Brad completely trashed "Type Dangerous", can you imagine if I had gone off on him for not liking it? It'd be absurd. Time to stop being so damn sensitive, it ain't that serious. This board is going to keep being what it is. If I had a penny for every time someone complained about a person, a post, or the entire board, I'd be filthy rich by now. Some keep trying, but nobody's going to be walking on eggshells here. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 00:58)

Webmaster request (109,930) by Stacey from USA I'm still confused about who or what said anything to Brad. I certainly did not call him names nor do I ever call anyone here names. Yet, I was looped in somehow. *shrugs* My only comment was how a bunch of us were coming up with funny album titles, poking some fun at MC herself. Nothing too serious. I started posting online with the MC pink boards during the CB era. I was 24 and took everything so personally. Now at almost 48 years old, I could care less what someone says. Maybe it is an age and maturity thing. Who knows. I wish him the best. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 18:47) this is a reply to message 109,923

Webmaster request (109,923) by MusicfanJ from Germany No I haven't read the comments on X and Instagram. I'm not into this. I just wanted to say I feel sorry for Brad. And I liked to read his comments, so I'll miss his thoughts on MC, that's all. I will never have thick skin too and that's okay. The older you get, you get tired to cover anything. You're just authentic and most people like it. More than a façade. You only loose energy with facades. It's not worth it. To be sensitive and kind is not a bad thing. Amen to quote Brad. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 16:03)

Here For It All / Paul McCartney cover (109,929) by Stacey from USA I always love the fact she includes a cover. Some are better than others. It would be so cool to hear her cover a McCartney song. Wow. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 18:40) this is a reply to message 109,902

Here For It All / Paul McCartney cover (109,902) by BFF from United States Looks like she might be covering a song by Wings, Paul and Linda McCartney's band in the 70s? Can you imagine Mariah singing "Live and Let Die"? (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 02:58)

Here For It All (109,928) by Stacey from USA Shezz, thank you for your kind words. I always enjoy your posts too. I can't believe I will have a 17 year old in a few months. I feel old, lol. I definitely prefer 90s MC, but always look for songs on each album to connect with. I just want MC to be happy and respected. She is a once in a generation talent. I love the album title. It speaks to MC owning everything in her life and how its shaped who she is today, and I am totally here for it too. I can't wait to hear SS and the rest of the new album. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 18:35) this is a reply to message 109,905

Here For It All (109,905) by Shezz from Pk Stacey I wouldn't call you a "Tommy Era only" fan. Key word being "only". You show love for her all the time and you never partake in any bashing. You're a wonderful person and wow you have a 17 year old. I too fell in love with her during the Tommy era and I will never deny those were her best years, but I still look forward to what she releases now. It is what it is. Here for it all. Pun intended. I love the album title and the cover art, although it feels more like a photograph you'd generally find in the album liners than on the cover. It's very reminiscent of a magazine shoot she did a few years ago, I think for W. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 03:42)

Here For It All (109,899) by Stacey from USA I love the title. It speaks to her amazing career and all those events (good and bad) that have shaped who she is today. Did you guys know Here For It All has the same release date as Daydream? That can't be a coincidence, right? 9/26 is also my daughter's 17th birthday. So of course in her honor I'll be buying Mariah's new album, lol. Amazon has exclusive cover art releasing on July 23rd. As a Tommy era fan, I'm not stressing about anything. I always hope for the best. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 01:56)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,811) by Stacey from USA If you figure out what it is, can you let me know, lol? (Friday 18 July 2025; 17:23) this is a reply to message 109,807

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,807) by TJ from Norway I've been here since the beginning. I need to scroll down on the board to understand what this is about. (Friday 18 July 2025; 13:52)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,804) by Stacey from USA What are you talking about? Speaking for myself I stand by every one of my posts, every word respectful to others while getting my point across. I am not nasty towards others. I also don't take things too seriously either. After all it's just a message board. Peace. (Friday 18 July 2025; 05:38) this is a reply to message 109,801

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,801) by Brad from USA This board has gotten very, very nasty and unfriendly. Truth is, I have been on this site and board longer than ALL of you. But your reaction has shown, the people I enjoyed speaking with in 1998 are no longer here and, for good reason, I do not enjoy speaking with the people now on this board. See ya. (Friday 18 July 2025; 02:18)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,800) by Stacey from USA Seriously. I'm 47 and enjoyed all of us laughing enjoying the moment coming up with all those funny album's titles. (Friday 18 July 2025; 01:29) this is a reply to message 109,793

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,793) by Bill from the UK Type: Unhinged. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 17:57)

Unpopular opinions (109,683) by Stacey from USA Yes, 1000% yes. I absolutely love DYTOM. (Friday 11 July 2025; 07:26) this is a reply to message 109,678

Unpopular opinions (109,678) by Jamie from UK Everything Fades Away and Do You Think of me are the best. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 19:20)

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