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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.

A little life update (112,464) by Stacey from USA Absolutely. Kids do have a mind of their own. I thought I might have had a breakthrough during the summer of 2017. My kids loved listening to the "you don't know" song aka You Don't Know What To Do as we drove to swimming lessons. They were 9, 7, and 4 at the time. But alas, Minecraft, Roblox, Nintendo Switch, art, drawing, etc are more important. I will say my 17 year old daughter calls Mariah the queen of Christmas. She says no Christmas music before Halloween since "the queen hasn't thawed yet". She loved this year's It's Time video. So, all is not lost, I guess. (Friday 21 November 2025; 16:40) this is a reply to message 112,462

A little life update (112,462) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter You all are so sweet and I thank you so much for sending in your well wishes and advice. RA, Dove, Edward, Stacey, TJ, Randy, Zachariah, Bill, Lighthy, thank you for your kind words, truly makes me feel loved. Stacey and TJ oh boy I thought if I started them young they'll be influenced but kids nowadays have a mind of their own hahah but I promise to keep trying. Lighty, hahaha promise I won't name her that. Lol I changed that during the Stella era because of Stella's extreme highlight and contour haha I should change it. I will definitely keep you guys posted (Friday 21 November 2025; 11:20)

A little life update (112,459) by Stacey from USA I failed, lol. None of my kids latched on to MC despite her playing a lot, I mean a lot in my house, car, you name it. Oh well, Mimi L might have better luck than I did. (Friday 21 November 2025; 03:30) this is a reply to message 112,454

A little life update (112,454) by TJ from Norway Wonderful news. My father tried to influence me on The Beatles, The Who, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Rolling Stones and so on with no luck. You can't imagine how many discussions we have had, and still have about music. I sent him some songs of SUD, and that was interesting music in his eyes. My mom hated Mariah as I grew up because of her high notes, and the fact that I played them over and over again on big speakers (sometimes hanging out of the windows so everyone in a miles radius could hear me playing All in Your Mind on repeat). Later on, like 10 years ago, she heard Hero on the radio and had to admit that Mariah was all right. Her PTSD from the 90's was long gone. Lol. I think you should hear with Stacey if she was able to transfer her "Mariah madness" on her kids, or if she failed like my father. Anyway, I wish you a healthy pregnancy and all the best. As a teacher, my advice would be: keep her away from iPads and screens for the first two years. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 18:08)

A little life update (112,453) by Stacey from USA Congratulations. Being a mom is the best job. It's the hardest job. Lots of peaks and valleys, but oh so worth it. Sending you lots of good vibes for a healthy and happy baby. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 17:58) this is a reply to message 112,447

A little life update (112,447) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I wanted to share some good news with my little MCA family, it's also the reason I've been MIA mostly the past few months. My husband and I are expecting our first baby, a little baby girl. You best believe she will be introduced to Mariah really early on so we will have a baby lamb joining the lambily soon. Who knows down the line Eric may have a new member join this board haha. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Promise I won't be influenced by Nick Cannon's baby names. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 12:44)

I won't allow it (112,443) by Stacey from USA Why don't you just tattoo a "kick me" sign on the back of their heads. Oh my, those poor kids. Just wait until junior high kids get a hold of those names. (Wednesday 19 November 2025; 18:08) this is a reply to message 112,442

I won't allow it (112,442) by Dove from United States Rise Messiah and Legendary Love for a boy are definitely the worst. (Wednesday 19 November 2025; 14:34)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,416) by Stacey from USA Thanks. It was fun collecting stuff for a time. I've been listening to Christmas music for a week now. I can't help myself, lol. I love this time of year. It always goes by so fast. I grew up listening to the classics. That's what I listen to now. (Sunday 16 November 2025; 19:21) this is a reply to message 112,403

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,403) by TJ from Norway I remember that you sold your collection. I was impressed. I still buy some stuff, but it's collection dust, as I said earlier. It's my guilty pleasure. I can't wait until December 1st, when I finally can listen to some Christmas music. Mariah for the joy and fun, Connie Francis for the nostalgia. Her version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas " and "White Christmas " are my favourite Christmas songs. Everyone on this board should have a listening session to both songs. (Saturday 15 November 2025; 20:13)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,389) by Stacey from USA I had a huge collection back in the day. I collected mostly CD promos and rare commercial releases. I was after all kinds of different versions of songs. My collecting days brought me to this website. I trusted Eric's discography as accurate for legit releases vs fakes. I even have a few items listed on his discography. I sold off my collection around 2008 as I was pregnant with my first baby. My priorities had changed. The music landscape was changing away from cool promo CDs to something more digital. It was fun for a time. I met some amazing fellow collectors. But ultimately it was time to move on. (Friday 14 November 2025; 18:08) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

In The Mix (112,359) by Stacey from USA Well said, Edward. I echo your sentiments. I've have stayed away from the current topics over the past week. I need some joy in my life. That's why I choose to focus on the music, the amazing Christmas albums MC has blessed us with. The first one is obviously my favorite. I thank TM every holiday season for encouraging MC to release a Christmas album, when it wasn't such a popular thing to do, especially for someone so new in her career. My ringtone is set to AIWFCIY, the tree is up, lights are on outside, and Tis the Season is burning in my house. "I don't want a lot for Christmas..." you know the rest. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 04:09) this is a reply to message 112,340

In The Mix (112,340) by Edward from USA I'm in a good mood and don't want to open the door to the kind of diatribe that would follow. We really don't need that on the board right now, things are already tough as it is. I'll say this though: some people here tend to take things way too personally, and honestly, it's not that serious. This board has always been a little dysfunctional, and I think that's part of what keeps us coming back. If it weren't that way, it would be pretty damn boring. Sometimes we just need to drop the victim mentality and grow a thicker skin. For example, in the past two weeks, three of my messages haven't been posted, but you don't see me complaining to Eric or accusing him of favoritism. I later understood why he probably chose not to post them. I may disagree with some of you from time to time, but I never take it personal. In fact, I think that mix of personalities is what keeps us all glued to this little corner of the internet. Still, it's true, sometimes you can sense bitterness or unhappiness in certain people's posts, almost like they're just looking for a reason to start a fight. Whatever those people are going through, I genuinely wish them well. (Tuesday 11 November 2025; 03:58)

Article: Mariah set to re-enter Billboard Hot 100 earlier than ever (112,306) by Stacey from USA Seriously, this is what has me excited. Bring it on. (Saturday 8 November 2025; 02:48) this is a reply to message 112,296

Article: Mariah set to re-enter Billboard Hot 100 earlier than ever (112,296) by Edward from USA Here we go. I can't wait. (Friday 7 November 2025; 17:09)

Let them eat cake (112,259) by Stacey from USA Yup, you are 100% right. This Christmas is going to rock. I love the video and didn't see anything political about it. (Tuesday 4 November 2025; 23:07) this is a reply to message 112,254

Let them eat cake (112,254) by Edward from USA Dove, dear, don't fall for it. This Christmas will be epic. (Tuesday 4 November 2025; 13:45)

It's time... (112,218) by Stacey from USA I love how this has become a yearly tradition. I look forward to her "It's Time" video every year as I put my Halloween decorations away. It wasn't even Mariah's idea, but she saw the potential of how this could blow up big and ran with it. (Monday 3 November 2025; 01:47) this is a reply to message 112,205

It's time... (112,205) by Terna from Nigeria Lol. I noticed that, at this rate it's become a whole tradition, with its budget and production is getting bigger. Mariah is needed to declare the Christmas season open and official. And they say she isn't the queen of Christmas? Hehe. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 22:08)

It's time... (112,202) by Stacey from USA Listen here, elf boy. I love it. That line had me laughing out loud. Bring on AIWFCIY. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 19:45) this is a reply to message 112,201

It's time... (112,201) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it. The cat behind the window and Miss Liberty, how cool. The elf boy and Mariah saying you can't cancel Christmas. What a great it's time video. Only Mariah has something like this. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 17:18)

3 albums (112,190) by Stacey from USA Haha, I don't hate anyone, lol. Both MB and Daydream are different yet both so beautiful. I discovered MC during the Music Box era so that album will always be on any list of mine. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 03:49) this is a reply to message 112,177

3 albums (112,177) by TJ from Norway Does Daydream have better lyrics than MB? I don't know. Stacey, please don't hate me. (Friday 31 October 2025; 17:30)

Not yet (112,143) by Stacey from USA I am loving Mariah's latest "not yet" video. Too funny, especially the part where she yells, "I said, not yet." (Thursday 30 October 2025; 02:07)

Refreshing (112,132) by Stacey from USA Let's not forget My All from Saturday Night Live. Wow. (Tuesday 28 October 2025; 14:10) this is a reply to message 112,129

Refreshing (112,129) by Bobby A from United States MC's performance of Butterfly on the David Letterman Show was a brillant rendition. (Tuesday 28 October 2025; 11:38)

My introduction to Mariah (111,989) by Stacey from USA It was 1993. I was 15 years old. I was vacuuming my family room. I had my back to the TV with VH1 playing Mariah's live performance of Hero. You know when VH1 and MTV actually played music videos, lol. I stopped and turned around and thought, that voice - who is that? The rest is history. Mariah has that ability to put my feelings into words. "You look at me and see the girl, who lives inside the golden world; but don't believe that's all there is to see; you'll never know the real me" - Looking In. "They can say anything they want to say; try to bring me down, but I will not allow; anyone to succeed hanging clouds over me; and they can try hard to make me feel; that I don't matter at all; but I refuse to falter in what I believe or lose faith in my dreams cause there is a light in me shines brightly; they can try but they can't take that away from me." Thank you MC for providing me an outlet these last 30+ years. (Sunday 19 October 2025; 18:09) this is a reply to message 111,978

My introduction to Mariah (111,978) by Anonymous from USA It was 1993. A small town in Texas where the train tracks divided the white and black communities. Still does. To this day. Population. Less than 3000. In 2025 it's less than 1000. Some of my favorite people in my life and some of my favorite memories. My father still being alive mostly. 6th grade teacher, Mrs. B talked to the class about this girl singing this song called Hero and how she overcame a lot for her success and how talented she was. She was mesmerized by Mariah. One of my favorite memories now. Not knowing then that I would grow to absolutely adore this Mariah and be mesmerized by her eventually. To this day, I still love Mariah. More now than ever. Her latest artistic effort is a testament to her success and her talent. I love the new album. That's all. I feel like I don't share more personal things here because I've been guarded for so long. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. It's No Kings Day here where I live and it makes me very happy and emotional to see so many Americans doing the most American thing we can do, protest. Love to all. Especially to the fabulous and incomparable Ms Carey. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 23:24)

Here For It All (111,976) by Stacey from USA I always say to those "yass queens", I was here before you and I'll be here long after you're gone. I don't remember Maria but I hope she is doing well. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 17:51) this is a reply to message 111,967

Here For It All (111,967) by TJ from Norway The YQs... "lambs" when things are good, all gone when things are rough for more than 2 seconds. How many YQs haven't we met here during the years? Telling us to leave or listening to other artists? I hope that Maria still has some love for MC. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 09:57)

Here For It All (111,955) by Stacey from USA Agreed. Many MC fans I got to know during the pink board CB years moved to another board called The Forum. It was started by a fan. We were so tired of the "yass queen-Mariah can do no wrong - you aren't a real fan if you think so - Mariah is deity religion" people at MC.com. I posted here but not as often because of those same type of fans. Don't take disagreements so personally. Don't claim you think you know someone based on words on a screen. Just have fun. It's not complicated. (Friday 17 October 2025; 19:00) this is a reply to message 111,946

Here For It All (111,946) by Edward from USA She left but she always stood her ground. Those were different times though. At that point, we needed helmets over here. It was brutal. (Friday 17 October 2025; 12:51)

Here For It All (111,922) by Stacey from USA I miss the pink boards from the Charmbracelet era. There were some fun "yass queens" that posted there, lol. I annoyed them then and I annoy them now. Haha. I never touched the MariahDaily boards. Yikes. Those people did not understand the concept of disagreeing without being disagreeable. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 18:51) this is a reply to message 111,919

Here For It All (111,919) by Edward from USA If I'm not mistaken, they were called Mariah's 3: MCArchives, MariahDaily, and MariahHero. Eric probably remembers that better. [Webmaster: The third one was MariahConnection.] MariahHero was the first to go, the webmaster got upset because Mariah toured but skipped his country. Back then, that site was a goldmine for MP3s and media. Years later, MariahDaily shut down too. Their news section was amazing great, but their message board never took off because you couldn't speak freely or say anything remotely critical about Mariah, so it turned into a total snooze fest. Then we had this site, which had the best discography archive, singles, international releases, everything. Eric eventually stopped updating once Mariah stop releasing physical singles. I don't remember all the details, but I recall Eric used to release a magazine-style collection of Mariah photos until he got hit with a cease and desist, and that was that. MCArchives outlived them all because this board has always kept it real. Sure, we're a little dysfunctional at times, but there's always been a balance. Plenty of people have tried to turn this place into another "MariahDaily" echo chamber, but thankfully, they never succeeded. If it were for the "yass queens" or the oversensitive ones, we wouldn't be here. What's kept this board great is that we've always been able to have different opinions. Back when fans first started noticing Mariah's voice changing, and many were deep in denial, there were basically two groups here: the UK Gang and the US Gang. Moderation was minimal, so blood was constantly spilled on the board. Some fans were so blinded by devotion that even when Mariah's boobs finally came out of the closet became they were impossible to hide, they still swore they were so big due to her wearing push-up bras. Eventually most of those fans came to their senses when those push up bras didn't seem to work for their own bosoms. Those were the days. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 17:33)

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,901) by Stacey from USA Yeah, I'm a little annoyed. Daydream is perfection and nothing? (Thursday 16 October 2025; 00:25) this is a reply to message 111,882

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,882) by T from USA Why was the second disc a Daydream live tour? It could've been literally anything, it could've been the live Charmbracelet tour. But it was 2020 which was the 25th anniversary of Daydream. Maybe if she held off on including that disc then you would get it this year on the 30th. Maybe there's nothing worthwhile left from Daydream. (Wednesday 15 October 2025; 14:12)

The hits (111,800) by Stacey from USA Exactly. Having the music to listen over and over again is enough for me. Mariah's legacy is cemented in time. Nothing will change that. Nothing. (Saturday 11 October 2025; 00:32) this is a reply to message 111,796

The hits (111,796) by Edward from USA I don't think it's that lambs don't care about hits, it's just that most of us don't want the experience of a great album to be overshadowed by chart obsession. I wanted quality music and an album vocally better than "Caution", well I got that beyond my expectations. Mariah's fanbase, especially those of us who connected with her on a deeper, more personal level through songs like "Hero", "Outside", "Through the Rain" and "Andy's Theme", we're not teenagers anymore. We grew up with her music as the soundtrack of our lives. Sadly, most fans from that era jumped ship a long time ago, but some fans are in denial about that, but that's just part of time and life. Of course, I would love to see Mariah score another hit, especially from an album like "HFIA", who wouldn't? But I'm not delusional either, the landscape has changed. When an artist whose songs I can barely name is debuting at #1 with 3M album sold, yes, that's Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl", it really puts things in perspective. At this stage, Mariah needs the general public on board for a hit, that kind of moment she experiences during the holidays when not even Taylor can compete. As loyal as we are, we're only a small part of the equation now. I personally think that, while "Play this Song" is too safe and lacks a vocal punch moment, "Sugar Sweet", "In Your Feelings", and "Nothing Is Impossible" are solid single material. If Ariana had released them, the industry would be losing its mind. It's not only about quality at this point, it's about perception too, and that's something Mariah has battled her whole career. While Mariah keeps up her unapologetic diva act, Taylor keeps milking the whole Ms. Goody Two Shoes girl next door persona for what it's worth. If you give her an umbrella, she would be Mary Poppins with a boyfriend and huge rock on her finger. Now let's talk about Christmas because that's the time when we all know Mariah reigns completely unchallenged and I'm perfectly fine with that. I can't wait to see her snatch that record again, this time solo. For now, I'm just soaking in this album. I bought it, I stream it, I share it with friends and relatives, that's what I can do as a true fan. Hoping for a hit won't make it happen, but I've done my part. At the end of the day, when the charts have settled, great music and an unforgettable album is what's left. I do prefer that over quick hit. (Friday 10 October 2025; 16:49)

Thoughts on the marketing theme for HFIA album (111,778) by Stacey from USA "Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote." Such a great line. Seriously, in this age of music, streaming and all that, to see MC debut a new album after 30+ years in the industry, in the top 10 should be celebrated. One thing I noticed with this new album is the lack of collaborations. Hallelujah. It's just Mariah and the music. The arrangements are gorgeous. Some of the chords send chills up my spine, give me goosebumps. There is such a depth of maturity to this album. Something that was missing with Caution, MIAM. HFIA is a beautiful body of work. Stop nagging, analyzing everything to death and enjoy this gift. P.S. I didn't say you were nagging. Just making a general comment to everyone. (Thursday 9 October 2025; 18:02) this is a reply to message 111,776

Thoughts on the marketing theme for HFIA album (111,776) by MusicfanJ from Germany I thought all the diamonds should show that she's the ultimate diva and that she likes it. Any other thoughts? (Thursday 9 October 2025; 10:52)

How can I get a message to Mariah? (111,740) by Stacey from USA Seriously, right? Mariah is 56 years old. She's lived long enough to make mistakes, get things right, and everything in between. I don't worry about her choices. She's a grown woman. At the end of the day, I wish her the best. But I ain't losing sleep over what happens. (Monday 6 October 2025; 23:12) this is a reply to message 111,735

How can I get a message to Mariah? (111,735) by Bill from the UK Didn't any of you listen to Mariah's latest album? She's looking for the dangerous type and likes them dangerous. She can easily reel in a sensible, quiet, loyal gentleman who wants to stay out of the limelight and devote himself to her, but he ain't her type. The whole song is her reeling off her terrible ex's, so doubt anything will change. Mariah's no fool and has been burned enough times that she knows what she's getting into. Hopefully she's just in it for companionship and a good time, however temporary they both know it to be. (Monday 6 October 2025; 15:59)

Tommy again? (111,711) by Stacey from USA Seriously, such an old argument. I just read the article by Ratings Game Music. Read it. I am grateful for such a beautiful album. 11 new songs to digest. That's enough for me. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 20:42) this is a reply to message 111,706

Tommy again? (111,706) by Edward from USA "HFIA" is a great album and we should all be happy about that. Some people need to realize that Mariah's longevity itself is something to celebrate, 35 years in the business and still this relevant is no small feat. At this point, the conspiracy theories are just exhausting, there's not a one-eye man with crooked teeth and twisted fingers trying to sabotage her. Back in the 90s and 2000s, adults bought CDs and singles, which boosted sales. Today, everything revolves around streaming, and teens are mostly the ones driving that now, it's a completely different game. You don't even have to buy "HFIA", it's available on every streaming platform. But to match a single album purchase, you'd have to stream it over 1,500 times, which is nearly impossible for the average fan. Other than the holidays, when she reigns supreme on all streaming platforms, unfortunately, she doesn't benefit as much from the streaming-heavy system. So, as I stated here before the album even dropped: don't stress over "HFIA" on the charts. Don't let numbers distract you from the fact that Mariah has given us something precious with this album. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 14:56)

Daydream (111,647) by Stacey from USA For sure, it was released on different days in different countries. I guess the overall point is we may get an extra surprise this Christmas. I don't see Mariah completely ignoring Daydream turning 30. She isn't shying away from talking about SUD and you all know if Mariah doesn't want to talk about something, she doesn't talk about it. Something is up and I am totally here for it. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 18:45) this is a reply to message 111,645

Daydream (111,645) by Lighty from China It was released on October 3 in the US, so I always considered Daydream as an October album. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 15:53)

Daydream (111,636) by Stacey from USA Let's not forget Daydream turned 30 on September 26th. I bet we might get a little something extra for Christmas. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 04:09) this is a reply to message 111,627

Someone's Ugly Daughter (111,627) by Edward from USA Mariah is far from clueless, she knows exactly what she's doing. Do we really think Jimmy Fallon just happened to dig up an unreleased record and casually play it? Come on. That moment was clearly orchestrated. If it wasn't, you can bet Mariah would've quickly redirected the conversation back to "HFIA". She comes across as calm, self-assured, and totally in control during that interview. The promo for "HFIA" has been strong, and let's not ignore the timing, the sudden reappearance of "Someone's Ugly Daughter" on SZA and Fallon interviews is no coincidence. Something is definitely up. At this point, "HFIA" is already out, and no amount of extra promotion is going to drastically change its trajectory. The album speaks for itself, it's simply that good. Let's just sit back and relax. Mariah's cooking something, and pretty soon, we're all gonna smell what's on the stove. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 19:30)

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