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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.

Me. I am Stacey (43,097) by Stacey from USA I like the title. It's finally nice to see things coming together. Of course I am getting the deluxe edition. It's A Wrap was one of a handful of songs I loved off MOAIA. So excited to hear her jam with Ms. Mary. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 7:32)

Get a hobby (42,957) by Stacey from USA Here is a thought: Get a new hobby or jump back into an old one to pass the time till MC's album is released. No sense in getting all worked up over something you can't control. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 20:20)

Things change (42,653) by Stacey from USA So the "thumbs down" icon is gone. Oh well. I think it sets the stage for negativity. Some can take a thumbs down as a personal attack. I know. I used to do that. Coming up on 37 later this year, I've chilled out a lot in my older years, lol. The problem I saw with the "thumbs down" icon was this: many folks would see who wrote the post and automatically hit thumbs down based on who wrote it. They took no time to read the post with an open mind and then comment afterwards. Some fans can hold a grudge, lol. Anywho, May 6th is coming up soon. Excited to see what MC has in store. (Wednesday 16 April 2014; 21:32)

Carla, Edward (42,166) by Stacey from USA Carla, I've was accused by someone a while back as having an in with Eric and this site. Not true. While I have tried to conduct myself appropriately on this board, I too have had many of my posts edited or simply not posted at all. It's Eric's site and he alone decides what gets posted. The rules that apply to you also apply to me and others. It's easy to see your post censored and think you are being singled out. I've felt that way too. However, after posting here for years, I've come to see we all have to play by the same rules. Anyway, just speaking my lame two cents, lol. I do enjoy your posts here. (Monday 17 March 2014; 2:15)

Kenny (42,010) by Stacey from USA You are right. There is nothing wrong with different opinions. My post said just that. Go and read my original post again. My issue is with name calling. Just wanted that part to be clear. (Thursday 6 March 2014; 21:18)

Carlos / Kenny (42,008) by Stacey from USA I did not direct my post to anyone or any specific situation. It was simply a post about my experiences posting online. I am not mad at anyone. My post did not imply anything close to that. Hardly, lol. See, I choose to ignore the drama. I don't worry about what someone says through a computer. I have so many things real to me than faceless words on a screen. Know what I mean? If someone does take issue with me, I approach them in an appropriate manner. I don't resort to name calling. Trust me, Eric can attest folks have gotten quite nasty with me over the years and I've learned to fight fire with water. I guess at age 36, I don't worry about it all anymore. I just pop in Fantasy and let the drama "melt away". Moving forward. Peace. (Thursday 6 March 2014; 21:01)

The drama (41,995) by Stacey from USA It will always be a unnecessary part of any Mariah messageboard. I've been posting online at various MC messageboards for over a decade. It doesn't matter who calls who a name. Both people are in the wrong. Fans always have a choice. You can ignore things that bother you. The problem is many don't and choose to do the immature thing and throw out a name. I've seen many fans over the years take a contrary opinion to their thoughts as a personal attack. It took me many years to learn that just because a fan disagrees with me doesn't mean they are attacking me personally. I hope more fans will learn the difference and apply it when posting online. Peace. (Thursday 6 March 2014; 1:00)

Last minute songs / MC's career / Edward (41,884) by Stacey from USA Last minute songs aren't necessarily a bad sign. Love Takes Time was added so late in the game, there were copies of the album that went to press before the song was added. It became an instant #1 classic. WBT and SIO were last minute additions too, with both songs in the top 2 on Billboard at one point. At this point, I really don't care what is going on. It's obvious MC will do what she will, for good or bad. Is she that clueless? Who knows? She's survived in the business for over 20 years. I would hope she's learned a thing or two to stay relevant. Stephen is 100% correct. You need to work with people who aren't afraid to tell you no. MC is crazy talented, but she is human and prone to making mistakes. I guess at this point I will wait for May 6th and see what she puts out. Don't count out the last minute additions. Those are usually her biggest hits. Edward, I loved your tracklisting. Hillarious. Some folks just need to laugh more. My story was so cute, so positive toward MC. Yet some nerds still hit the thumbs down button, lol. (Friday 28 February 2014; 23:19)

Licia, Stephen, Edward (41,595) by Stacey from USA Thanks to you all. It was a funny story, such a random comment from my daughter. I guess I listen MC more than I realize. My daughter has good taste. Yes Licia, I did have my boy on November 20th. He is baby #3 and my last, lol. Hard to believe he is already three months old and so chunky. Ahhh yes, Daydream theme would be perfect. You know me so well. I'm still laughing at the two people who hit the "thumbs down" icon. Did their finger slip? Must be the case, lol. Thanks Stephen. It's nice to be back. May 6th, here we come. I can't wait. I am enjoying You're Mine more and more. (Friday 21 February 2014; 19:16)

Cute story, Mariah related (41,556) by Stacey from USA I got into organizing my kitchen today. My five year old daughter was watching TV in the adjoining room. I turn on an MC mix playing IBLYLT. She turns around and asks, "Mom, did you turn on that beautiful music?" Yes, the next generation of MC fans are in good hands, lol. (Friday 21 February 2014; 0:55)

Promotion (41,548) by Stacey from USA I've been most critical of MC in the past for not having "it together" with regards to promotion. This time around, however, things look different. She announced the song weeks in advance. Once it dropped, the video and remixes were released within days. That is a huge difference from what we've seen in the past year or so with other songs. She would release a song and the video would come out weeks later, if that. Delays would be announced with no real reason why. Not good. I'm willing to give MC the benefit of the doubt because her actions as of late show a more ready Mariah. Radio is at the heart of promotion. You get them on board, and the rest will fall into place. I do agree doing shows like Fallon, Ellen, and The View are important. But, I think you'll reach a wider audience by getting radio to play your song. Time will tell. (Thursday 20 February 2014; 21:44)

Deedre / other thoughts about You're Mine (41,393) by Stacey from USA The world waits with "breath that is baited" for what I think. Haha. That's a line from Sex and the City for those interested. Anyway, it's a good song. I like the duet with Trey Songz. I am excited for the new album. Look, her legend is cemented in time. There is no changing her career numbers. She has nothing left to prove. I think at this point, she is doing what makes her happy. She has had one amazing career, adding a great family with adorable kids. What more do you want? I've got 20+ years of music to enjoy. Her videos these days may make me roll my eyes and laugh, but so what? Videos aren't what they used to be. It's about the music with the expansion of the digital age. I am excited about May 6th and a new album. (Sunday 16 February 2014; 19:08)

You're Mine (Eternal) (41,360) by Stacey from USA First post since Eric introduced the up/down feature. Now I'll really get to see what you all think of me, lol. I've been busy with three kids and sick with a cold. How's that for a Valentine's present? Anyway, I like the song. I even like the RnB remix. Almost sounds better as a duet. But, I like both versions. The stacato verse reminds me of Your Girl and Heartbreaker choruses. I like how she goes back and forth between soft and full vocals. It's where she's at her best rather than whispering all the time or belting for that matter. A mix of her amazing voice is what works, IMO. The video? I just laughed at the part where she moves her arm to cover up the "girls" better. I'll leave it at that. I'll say that having all the material ready to go when the single is released is a nice change. I'm glad to see her working with other singers rather than having a rapper guest star on a remix. I also thought with the title, You're Mine, it was going to be some mushy love song. To see it be a song about lost love, wanting that person back ala WBT was nice. The remixes are nice, but why is she only singing the final chorus all throughout the remix? I wished she would have resung the verses and included them too. All and all, this is a great start. I can't wait for May 6th. (Saturday 15 February 2014; 20:41)

Another shout out to Daydream (40,508) by Stacey from USA As I was running errands today, ABMB played on the radio. Such a great song. I turned up the volume and rocked out a bit in my car. I'm sure passer-byes thought I was crazy, but who cares? It's Mariah, lol. On a side note, Charmbraceley is probably my least favorite album down there with Memoirs. Maybe it's the vocals. Who knows? I just don't connect with the album like I do others. That being said, I am grateful she made the album. It set up the great album TEOM. It also gave me great songs like Irresistible, I Only Wanted, TTR, The One. So even if the album doesn't connect with me, I can always find a few songs to jam to. Same goes with Memoirs. I love Obsessed and Angels Cry. (Saturday 11 January 2014; 20:51)

Haha Edward, oh yes I did, lol (40,494) by Stacey from USA It's fun to read all different views on Daydream. It's Mariah at her best, sheer perfection. It offers all Mariah fans that song they love. ABMB was the first remix I heard that introduced me to this whole other world of songs (i.e. remixes). At that point, I had not heard the Dreamlover remixes. (Friday 10 January 2014; 5:09)

Edward, are you nuts? Haha (40,448) by Stacey from USA Being a huge fan of Daydream, my all-time favorite MC album, how could you leave out Daydream Interlude? MC is known for her amazing remixes. I remember hearing ABMB with Da Brat and Xscape for the first time. It was amazing, almost as good as the album version. I said, almost, lol. It's all good. Honestly, the two songs I skip the most are Long Ago and Melt Away. But, truthfully the entire album is just masterful. That is when MC was at her best. That album showcases her amazing talent. There was and is still something for everyone on that album. Daydream is sheer perfection, IMO. (Tuesday 7 January 2014; 19:50)

MC and Buble (40,264) by Stacey from USA D.C. performance, what performance? Her appearance with Buble was perfect! She sounded great and her riffts during Buble's vocals were spot on. She sounded amazing and loomed great. This is the MC that needs to show up all the time. One of my favorite performances is Butterfly from 1997 on Letterman. (Thursday 19 December 2013; 18:07)

DC performance (40,150) by Stacey from USA What this performance proves is Mariah is human. Some days she is on, sounding great, and some days she is off. This was an off night. I'm sure haters will drag this out. But if anyone can bounce back, it's MC, especially during her favorite time of year: Christmas. I mean if the haters want to keep it going, all we have to do is play that impromptu performance on Fallon. (Monday 9 December 2013; 22:59)

Will (40,055) by Stacey from USA I love One Child! Probably my favorite song off MCIIY. Such a great song with wonderful lyrics, arrangement, etc. As a Christian, I love how MC has fun songs on her albums like Oh Santa or AIWFCIY, but then she'll include religious songs like One Child or JTTW to remind us why we celebrate Christmas. (Tuesday 3 December 2013; 20:02)

Another person bites the dust (39,929) by Stacey from USA Some will never learn. We are all just expressing opinions, not claiming to be experts. So stop trying to shut down good entertaining discussions simply because you don't agree with the thoughts being shared. Peace. (Thursday 21 November 2013; 5:27)

Good vibes (39,869) by Stacey from USA I know some have expressed concern over a 3:30 am FB post, but most of comments of TAOLG have been quite positive. No? Her voice is stellar on this song. The disjointedness may grow on me as I listen more and get a better feel for the song. Many have expressed those same thoughts. I see a general like of the song with many of the comments posted, unless I am on some alternative Archives website reality, lol. (Sunday 17 November 2013; 4:05)

clueey23 (39,863) by Stacey from USA You addressed everyone on this board in your original post, hence why I responded. Clarify next time. Just saying. By the way, you need to read closer too. You misspelled my name, lol. Oh and don't call me sweetie. You don't know me from sliced bread either enough to address me that way, lol. I think you are blowing the whole negative energy thing way out of proportion. Just a few have expressed a concern over a long FB post MC made in the middle of the night. It seemed odd. But, if it's nothing to worry about, then it's nothing. Most here love the song and the vibe has been quite good. So chill. It ain't that deep. (Saturday 16 November 2013; 18:56)

clueey23 (39,846) by Stacey from USA I think you need to be a bit careful who you call crazy. Speaking personally, since you addressed everyone on this board in your post, not once did I ever call her crazy. I even stated how much I enjoyed the interview on Fallon. MC has always been full of tangents. Still though, leaving a long message on Facebook at 3:30 am doesn't seem a bit odd to you? That's all anyone here is saying. No one is putting her in a mental institution with any of their posts. No one is calling her crazy. Geez. But note, this is exactly how it started in 2001, random messages on her website. Let's hope it's what others like Licia and Deedre have said: stress to get the album done and done right. (Saturday 16 November 2013; 5:18)

TAOLG (39,816) by Stacey from USA It doesn't seem odd to you that MC is so upset at the wrong version being released? I know she is very involved with her music. It's one of the many reasons why I admire her so much. But still, that message seems loopy to me, like we are seeing 2001 all over again. I hope I am 100% wrong. The whole thing just seems odd to me. Anyone else? (Friday 15 November 2013; 3:42)

Mariah on Fallon (39,794) by Stacey from USA MC was all over the place, but she wasnt loopy like when she surprised Carson on TRL. C'mon, nothing compares to that TRL performance. She was not in a good place. My only criticism is that outfit. Oh my! Loose the fan, lol. Other then that, her tangents make for good TV. (Thursday 14 November 2013; 8:36)

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