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Taylor Swift (110,471) by Edward from USA Exactly my sentiment. I love Bobby A's positive outlook, but having realistic expectations matters too. If "Sugar Sweet" had been released by Ariana or any other hot artist of the moment, I'm sure it would've taken off. Sadly, Mariah just isn't on most people's radar these days. We, her remaining fans, will always root for her, but it's becoming clear that the general public just doesn't connect with her as an artist anymore, almost as if they can't relate. That's why she hasn't been able to ride the wave of AIWFCIY into a big follow-up project. Maybe she's said everything she had to say, but until she starts singing from her heart again, I don't see anything changing. I can only name one Taylor Swift song, and that's because it shares a title with one of Mariah's, "Shake It Off". I'm not a fan of her music, even though I did give "Red" and its twenty variations a try. But when fans in non-English speaking countries are willing to camp outside stadiums for three months just to see her, regardless of promotions or record labels, it's clear she's universally loved like Mariah once was, before her diva persona took over. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 01:42) this is a reply to message 110,468

Taylor Swift (110,468) by Norman from USA It would be great if there were actually a battle. I don't think Swift's team has Mariah anywhere near their radar tbh. I know that amongst her fans, we're waiting with baited breath, but the GP doesn't have her on their radar either. The two lead singles have had a positive reaction from the fans and have stoked a new sense of optimism amongst us as well, but neither of them are doing anywhere near well enough to be a threat to any upcoming album release. I believe that it's going to hinge more on the album drop and how well it can garner attention in the r&b space, as opposed to the pop/mainstream space. I still believe that a comeback single is entirely possible for her; some heartfelt song from out of left field with a great hook and thumping beat could do it. It's been said here many times before (I know I've said it), but it bears repeating - her heart's gotta be in it. The thing that Taylor has brought to the table in her dominion of the charts, is a team with a lot of business savvy, sharp marketing skills, well crafted public image, and a no-holds-barred drive to plaster her everywhere. And while I think Mariah could benefit from a level of that (I think Gamma is trying-adjacent), I think Mariah is so done with that part of her career/life. She went from IDWC to I Don't Wanna Try. You know, it's kind of like when an introvert makes future plans when they're excited, and then as the day approaches, they hate themselves for making the plans. At least that's my take on it. I'm cautiously optimistic about this new album after hearing the "Here For It All", snippet. I guess we'll see on September 26th. But I'm glad you're still hyped for a big moment from this era. I like your take better than mine, if I'm being honest. Hope is always a good thing, Bobby A. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 20:43)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

Bryan Tanaka (110,430) by Edward from USA One thing I'll say is that Bryan genuinely cared for her. It was reassuring to know he was by her side. But deep down, I think we all knew it wouldn't work in the long run. It was clear Tanaka wanted more than just to hang out and have fun, he wasn't just playing house. I believe at some point he even proposed, but Mariah turned him down. It makes sense that he'd move on from a relationship that wasn't going anywhere. He's young, and he probably wants a family. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 01:50) this is a reply to message 110,422

Bryan Tanaka (110,422) by Giovanni from USA I don't know about y'all but I miss seeing Bryan. I think he and Mariah made such a nice looking couple. He's so handsome and has a nice smile and nice personality. I know he wanted a family but Mariah really looked happy with him. (Monday 11 August 2025; 20:35)

Great music (110,409) by Edward from USA I love the fact the board isn't stuck on the idea that great music has to equal chart positions anymore. These days, almost anything can blow up into a forgettable hit and disappear just as fast. Of course, I would like to see Mariah score a couple of big hits, but I'm not losing sleep over it. She's already proven herself time and time again. At the end of the day, the general public has the lard word on what catches on, and that's fine. Personally, I'd rather not hear any more new tracks before the album drops, unless it's a video or some fun remixes for "Sugar Sweet". I want to savor "Here For It All" the way we used to, sitting down, pressing play, and letting the whole album take me on a journey from start to finish. (Monday 11 August 2025; 03:30)

Close My Eyes (110,400) by Edward from USA For me that song is "Outside". That was the magic of her songs back then. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 15:16) this is a reply to message 110,398

Close My Eyes (110,398) by Jamie from UK Yes I love Looking In. I feel the same about its lyrics and my life. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 04:08)

Close My Eyes (110,395) by Edward from USA I agree, that version of "Close My Eyes" is ethereally beutiful. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 21:29) this is a reply to message 110,390

Save The Day (110,390) by Lambi from USA This should've been the one that made the cut. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 10:22)

Save The Day (110,384) by Edward from USA Even then recorded acoustic version of "Close My Eyes" work well on "The Rarities". For me, The Pandemic song, as you call it, never existed. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 02:33) this is a reply to message 110,383

Save The Day (110,383) by MusicfanJ from Germany I almost forgot about the "pandemic" song. I always end the rarities with "Lullaby of Birdland". I love Lauryn Hill but somehow the sample doesn't work so well on "Save the day". But the jazz song is wonderful, it's so good. (Friday 8 August 2025; 17:41)

Save The Day (110,379) by Edward from USA "Save The Day" is a stain on "The Rarities", it's a mess. It shouldn't have been anything remotely resembling a single. (Friday 8 August 2025; 14:08)

Sticking to MC's music only (110,340) by Edward from USA Mariah has complained that by the time "Caution" dropped, her label had already released three singles, so with an 11-track album, putting out that many songs beforehand doesn't really make much sense. That's nearly a third of the album already out before the full release. The same thing is happening with Ed Sheeran, his album comes out September 12, and he's already released three singles since April, none of which are charting on the Hot 100 right now, but he usually have many extra tracks. Mariah should drop the video for "Sugar Sweet" this Friday as a final push for the song. If it still doesn't gain traction, then I think she would be better off holding back and just unveiling the full "Here For It All" tracklist in two weeks. (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 18:00) this is a reply to message 110,338

Sticking to MC's music only (110,338) by Jamie from UK Yeah I think they thought that Sugar Sweet would have been bigger than it was. It's a catchy song but doesn't keep you hooked. The video should have been out by now too, the Type Dangerous roll out was great but Sugar Sweet has been a bit lazy tbh. The album release date is too far away now. If I was them I'd get another track out or just bring the album release forward. (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 13:38)

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,330) by Edward from USA Dear Dove, I hope you know I was being sarcastic. Your posts are lovely. Mariah's boobs have been out the closet for ages, she's stated so herself. (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 02:09) this is a reply to message 110,327

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,327) by Dove from United States Sorry, Edward. I'm just really bored sometimes. I'll think twice before I post something air-headed again. (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 01:33)

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,328) by Edward from USA You definitely can. (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 01:40) this is a reply to message 110,326

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,326) by Stacey from USA Are these the appropriate talking points I should use? (Tuesday 5 August 2025; 01:11)

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,323) by Edward from USA The things I see posted on this site daily make me want to scream into a pillow, but I hold back, because I just know some of you would turn around and say I'm being dramatic from watching too many Latin soap operas. Some of you speak with so much confidence, yet you're loud and wrong, and all I can do is sit there in stunned silence. The urge to jump in and reprimand a few of you is very real, but instead, I just let a couple of dramatic tears fall and softly whisper "Cry." like it's the final scene of "Marimar", my favorite "Telenovela" from the 90s. You all really need to stop shaming Mariah. Only a handful of men, maybe ten, tops, have ever had the honor of touching her boobs, and not a single one of them was a surgeon. A woman? Maybe, but I doubt it. We've all known for decades that the iconic lift her boobs have experienced comes from industrial-strength push-up bras she's been rocking since the Rainbow era. This isn't breaking news, duh. As for her face, it moves, just not in public. She's not risking getting caught in a bad angle, so she keeps it locked in diva mode anytime there's a camera around. Remember Mariah is multiracial, that little hint of Asian in her eyes is probably some distant Latin ancestor or something, we do have a little Asian ancestry in Latin America too. In short, she hasn't had any work done. That's just what jealousy looks like from the outside. (Monday 4 August 2025; 18:25) this is a reply to message 110,319

Random thoughts about aging and beauty (110,319) by TJ from Norway If you're not blind, you can see it around her eyes. She got a hint of Asian now. She didn't have that in the early 90's. (Monday 4 August 2025; 17:10)

Random thought (110,299) by Edward from USA Mariah movie set demands would be legendary. She would roll in with her own lighting, personal makeup artist and special soft-focus lenses. She won't allow her "Precious" mustache to make another appearance on film ever again. Acting is clearly not her thing. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 05:27) this is a reply to message 110,296

Random thought (110,296) by Haiji from United States I was watching videos on YouTube and came across a clip of Mariah in the movie The Butler. So I went on a "Mariah acting" binge with her different roles and was reading some of the comments on how much people were really amazed and feeling her acting. Makes me think why couldn't she get a really good acting coach and really continue a serious acting career. If she ever decides on retiring from music, I'd love to see her in some serious roles. Can you imagine if she was to have a flourishing acting career like her music career? (Sunday 3 August 2025; 03:15)

Sugar Sweet live at Brighton (110,294) by Edward from USA Seriously? I've been telling you that since before TD was released. Stop obsessing. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 02:09) this is a reply to message 110,291

Sugar Sweet live at Brighton (110,291) by Bobby A from United States MC gave a fabulous performance singing Sugar Sweet at Brighton today. Someone on X told me to enjoy the music on Here For It All and not worry about chart performance or producers. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 00:21)

Ed Sheeran (110,292) by Edward from USA Ed Sheeran, the guy with the Midas touch, is dropping his new album "Play" on September 12. I was curious about how things were going, since his albums usually make hit big. a big, but I haven't seen much movement from any of the singles from "Play" on the Billboard Hot 100. From April 4 to June 5, he's already put out three songs: "Azizam", "Old Phone", and "Sapphire", which peaked at #28, #89, and #74 respectively. That's three singles in, and not much of an impact for someone who's usually charting with ease. As for Mariah, I think we need to be a bit more realistic about what to expect from her singles. These days, people move on quickly, especially when there's been a long gap between releases. If an artist is going to take two years or more between albums, it would make sense to drop an EP or a few themed songs in the meantime, like three or four tracks for Valentine's Day or something seasonal. Even big names like Adele seem to lose momentum between releases, so it's not just a Mariah thing. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 01:47)

Old formula, new generation (110,226) by Edward from USA We really need to stop evaluating single performance through old school lenses. The way people consume music today is completely different. Radio still has a place, but it no longer drives the conversation like it used to. Streaming platforms, curated playlists, and social media are the real players now. Attention spans are shorter than ever, you might not even remember what this post is about by the time you finish reading it, please do not reprimand me. In short, people expect instant access. Who's still calling radio stations to request songs when everything's a tap away? That old formula: drop a single, hold on to releasing the video until the the song gains some momentum, hit the talk show circuit, it just doesn't work like that anymore. That might've worked during the Oprah days, but the game has changed. If Mariah and her team want "Here For It All" to make real impact, they may need to rethink their rollout strategy. The focus should be on streaming, YouTube, TikTok, and viral moments. Pure sales don't paint the whole picture anymore, and iTunes isn't indicative of a hit in the making like it used to. "Sugar Sweet" has the makings of a summer hit, it actually reminds me a of "Shake It Off", but these are different times. If it doesn't blow up, it's not the end of the world. Maybe "Here For It All" will be to her next project what "Charmbracelet" was to "TEOM", a warm up for something epic. I'm not counting this project out though, I'm just not stressing over chart positions. At this point I'd rather have a solid, meaningful album with no big hits than a forgettable one packed with mediocre chart climbers. For me, quality trumps numbers any day. Instead of wasting time talking about irrelevant things at talk shows, she should go there ready to perform and expose the audience to the very single/project she's trying to promote. (Wednesday 30 July 2025; 19:27)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,199) by Edward from USA Have you heard the classic tale of the boy who cried wolf? Sadly, that's exactly what's happening with the constant overuse of serious terms like "racism", "homophobia", "transphobia", and "misogyny". These words have been thrown around so casually and so often that they've lost much of their weight. Now, when real cases of discrimination occur, people are more likely to dismiss them. The public has grown tired and desensitized to it all. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 18:02) this is a reply to message 110,194

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,194) by Lighty from China I totally agree. As an Asian I always wonder why some people have to make everything about race, when sometimes it clearly is not the case. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 15:54)

Article: The making of Mariah Carey (110,185) by Edward from USA Epic and stunning look. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 13:33)

Sugar Sweet (110,154) by Edward from USA I hope radio and people in general give "Sugar Sweet" a real chance, it is such a bop. She actually crafted a catchy hook that sticks in your head. I love the flavor Shenseea brings to the song, she reminds a little of Nicki Minaj. "SS" is definitely an earworm. I don't remember the last time Mariah released a song that got me humming the chorus spontaneously. It's definitely an earworm. If it doesn't become a hit, I don't know what will. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 03:43)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,093) by Edward from USA The biggest shift in her personality happened around 2012. When she was a judge on American Idol, her full blown diva persona really took center stage. I actually felt a little embarrassed by the way she acted toward Ariana. Ariana had always spoken about how much of an influence she was on her career, but eventually, she stopped mentioning it for a while. I remember thinking, "Mariah, embrace that little girl, you’re old enough to be her mother." Thankfully, she seemed to come to her senses later on. I’m not saying she’s a bad person, I truly believe she’s good at heart, but at some point, she started believing her own hype and surrounded herself with some questionable people. From that moment on, she was never quite the same. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 15:16) 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)

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