Messageboard

About Lainsky from Philippines: A Mariah Carey fan since "Love Takes Time." However, "Butterfly" remains my favorite album of all time. Timeless!

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,699) by Lainsky from Philippines I love "Play That Song" too. I was hoping it would go big in the charts, but then it slipped my mind that it is no longer the 90s or 00s. If it were released in those eras, it could be a hit. It's the type of sound I would like to hear more of from her nowadays. (Saturday 25 April 2026; 05:59) this is a reply to message 113,696

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,696) by Jamie from UK I love Play This Song, the vibe is great if the vocals compared to say Emancipation it would have surely done better. (Friday 24 April 2026; 09:43)

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,693) by Lainsky from Philippines I couldn't agree more. I thought I was the only one feeling this way, although the different Mariah for me begins after E=MC2. The disconnect, I mean. Perhaps her pop sound can still be heard from TEOM, Charmbracelet, and Glitter. They still have her 90s influence. How I wish, in case her voice gets revived, she'll release an album that sounds like Music Box or Daydream, at least. And she could title it with Reminisce or Reminiscing (nice title track for a first single too), Back to Basics (although Christina Aguilera already used this title), Classic, Classic Sound, or Old School. Again, just wishing. (Thursday 23 April 2026; 14:39) this is a reply to message 113,682

The Revival Of Mariah Carey (113,682) by Jamie from UK This is the problem now, the negativity starts to over shadow the greatness. Most fans on here this past week have been honest and truthful about her current state and by some it's been seen as bashing. All we want for Mariah is for her to be remembered for how great she was, and to have the respect she so deserves. We are still fans, probably even more so than the yass queens because we truly care about Mariah and her legacy. I'm at the point now if she were to bow out and call it a day I'm cool with that. It doesn't mean I don't believe in her, I just don't want her to be ridiculed and ruin her legacy. I was listening to Dreamlover the other day whilst out on a walk, and I got a feeling of not being able to relate to that Mariah with the way she is at the moment, to me it's like she's lost her personality, and I can't match the two together. Whilst only a brief feeling it occurred to me that if I'm feeling like this as a super fan then the general public only see what they see now. To me there's always been two Mariah's pre and post breakdown that I've had difficulty matching up but at the moment she's neither of these which is even more difficult for me to process. (Monday 20 April 2026; 10:38)

Article: Mariah Carey traded her signature gowns for pants in NYC (113,683) by Lainsky from Philippines The entire ensemble screams "Emancipation of Mimi". She appears cool, relaxed, and stylish while maintaining her fashionable look. If only her singing voice matched this awesome appearance. Please, take a long enough break, rest, and relax dahhling. (Tuesday 21 April 2026; 04:00)

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,672) by Lainsky from Philippines I'm not sure if I will laugh when I read this, but I found myself smiling as I did. Somehow, I agree with the sentiment. I really love "Lead The Way". If it means she has to lip-sync, that's fine, as long as it doesn't "Make It Happen", or ruin it, as you said. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 15:12) this is a reply to message 113,668

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,668) by Bill from the UK Mariah should absolutely not attempt any sort of remake or "live studio" version of Lead the Way. That song is perfect and 2026 Mariah will catastrophically ruin it if she even attempts to go near it. If she attempts to sing that final run live it would probably kill her. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 09:17)

Glitter 25th anniversary - Reflection live (113,671) by Lainsky from Philippines I am not a fan of Reflection, especially when it was sung in the movie. However, I love this live rendition. I will listen to it again and might have grown on me. This is my second least favorite track from the album, just above "Twister". (Sunday 19 April 2026; 15:07) this is a reply to message 113,667

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,667) by Lighty from China She actually did sing Reflections live on TV. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 06:07)

Mariah at Tiffany & Co. (113,657) by Lainsky from Philippines I agree, lambs. While she looks fashionably good, it's kinda painful to watch. She looks like there's no emancipation of Mimi. Is she scared to take a break? It is something she should have done a long time ago. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 15:58) this is a reply to message 113,645

Mariah at Tiffany & Co. (113,645) by Jamie from UK Yeah there's something definitely wrong with her. It was a painful watch both physically and vocally for me. It's really sad she is like this. I just saw a few more clips, and some were not too bad actually but Hero and WBT were hard to watch for me. Touch My Body and Obsessed are the better two. (Saturday 18 April 2026; 02:13)

The real reason Mariah gets no respect (113,626) by Lainsky from Philippines Somehow, I believe what you said, Randy, about these possible reasons. I have a few true friends, who indirectly or secretly mocks me for loving Mariah for her diva-ness. They even calls me "the diva like Mariah" in a loving way, though. From a psychodynamic perspective, the mentioned behaviors could be coming from a deep, painful childhood past. We are shaped by our life experiences and how people treated us. And sometimes, we act as if we are entitled to behave this way or that way because we deserve it or something like that, without knowing the effect these behaviors have on the people around us. For a private individual, it may work, you know, just being true to yourself without worrying too much about other people. However, for a public figure like Mariah Carey, it may work against her, as it has. It's sad for a lamb like me, like us. While she or we cannot please everybody or gain everyone's respect, we can choose to respect everyone through our behavior toward others. The quote, "respect begets respect", is flawed. If Mariah or us, wants to be respected, we should respect everyone regardless of who they are or their background. I mean, look at Keanu Reeves, he has a traumatic past, but he is highly respected by people for respecting everyone. (Friday 17 April 2026; 06:49) this is a reply to message 113,619

The real reason Mariah gets no respect (113,619) by Randy from USA I called this when they first nominated her this go round. I don't know what bubble a lot of you live in but I'm with the general public non-Mariah fans all the time. They think she's a joke. The lighting. The guy holding her umbrella. Her good side. We are talking about the greatest recording artist that ever lived and yet she's so afraid of her voice that she uses any topic she can to avoid talking about singing of being asked to sing impromptu. I'm thrilled that the full Divas 98 section is making its way around when Aretha asked the divas to come out there with her and sing. Celine wasn't showing off. She was doing what she was asked to and could do. Mariah came out too and sounded subpar. Oh wait she has nodules, it was too hot, it was too cold, she didn't get enough sleep, the humidifier quit without two weeks notice. All of these topics Mariah holds dear makes her look like a joke. Mariah has delivered her best album in 16 years and it hurts me that she was out there promoting it and it still didn't do well. I saw that MusicCares tribute and I was heartbroken she had to sit through that. It shows how little the industry cares for her by the lack of planning and seriousness they put into that. Joan Crawford was one of the brightest stars of the 1920s 1930s and 1940s. She died alone and penniless because of her diva antics and eccentricities. People look as her as a joke and if you ask someone about her now all they know is No More Wire Hangers. Yall will attack me for this post and the comparison. Truth is, I want Mariah to win. But it is evident why they have passed her over three times for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They don't respect her. And who do I blame for that? Mariah. Because that 20 year old girl in the outtakes in The First Vision is loveable, humble and relatable. She would be in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Thursday 16 April 2026; 14:31)

Article: Mariah not inducted into the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" again (113,616) by Lainsky from Philippines And I'm beginning to wonder what else they could want from Maria to be inducted. While her accomplishments demonstrate how her music and artistry have transcended generations, as noted in this article, adding this to her accolades would be a great addition. I mean, who else deserves it better than her? (Wednesday 15 April 2026; 04:16)

MOA Imperfect A (113,603) by Lainsky from Philippines I have developed a new appreciation for this album. It belongs down below my Top 10 ranking or just outside of it among her albums. However, after revisiting and playing it, I created a "fantasy list" of the singles released with "fantasy ranking on the chart, including number of weeks" on the Billboard Hot 100. The live versions of IWTKWLI are better than the album cut. And "Imperfect" should have been included and released as the first or second single. Yes, I allow myself to "daydream" about her songs and albums. It's one of my ways to de-stress myself. Here's my "fantasy MOAIA". 1. Obsessed (No.7) 2. Imperfect (No.1, 13 weeks) 3. Standing O (No.1, 7 weeks) 4. HATE U (No.1, 5 weeks) 5. Up Out My Face (No.4) 6. I Want To Know What Love Is (No.2 or No.1 for a week) 7. More Than Just Friends (Top 40) 8. Inseparable (Top 40) Just sharing, I also have a fantasy list for her other albums. And yes, it happened in that alter universe. (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:37)

Mariah is late (113,571) by Lainsky from Philippines She was rarely on time, I think. When I attended her first concert here in the Philippines, she arrived two hours late. It was during the Charmbracelet tour. In psychology, arriving late is often considered a sign of disrespect because it steals valuable time from the person who is waiting. However, it seems that many individuals in her position, who should be showing respect since their success relies on their audience, often do the opposite by arriving late or very late. Of course, there's a lot more underneath that kind of behavior. Just sharing. (Friday 10 April 2026; 04:34) this is a reply to message 113,557

Mariah is late (113,557) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands From my own experience I can say that the stories are not exaggerated. When I was at a signing in Amsterdam, she arrived almost 6 hours late. She missed a rol in a movie because she was late. They taped a guest appearance at a talent show late in the evening without public because she was late. And she never arrives in time for an interview. There are plenty more examples of her being late. (Tuesday 7 April 2026; 10:00)

Honey (113,549) by Lainsky from Philippines Okay, a list of our favorite Mariah music videos. Here's my top 6. 1. Honey 2. Heartbreaker 3. Breakdown 4. It's Like That/We Belong Together 5. Touch My Body 6. Shake It Off (Sunday 5 April 2026; 13:17) this is a reply to message 113,545

Honey (113,545) by Bobby A from United States Honey is one of MC's best videos she has ever made. I am surprised that we haven't received a making the Honey video featurette yet. Actually that would be nice for MC to drop some making the video featurettes with the director's commentary on her Youtube channel once month. It couldn't be too difficult for her to create the featurettes and surprise the Lambs each month. Here are my top 5 video featurettes: 1. Honey 2. Shake It Off 3. A No No 4. Boy (I Need You) 5. Get Your Number (Sunday 5 April 2026; 02:36)

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,540) by Lainsky from Philippines Likewise, but still, I wished Bootylicious hadn't stopped it from taking the stop spot. Of course, everybody knows who's the culprit. Well, it was Mariah's rock bottom era. (Saturday 4 April 2026; 08:23) this is a reply to message 113,537

A full-throated defense of Glitter (113,537) by TheButterflyReturns from United States I found it so gratifying to see "Loverboy" rocket up the charts from #60 to #2 after the fans turned out to buy the single and support our girl. Mariah and her team made a lot of mistakes with Glitter. I think "Wisegirls" should have been Mariah's first major film role rather than "Glitter". She was quite good in "Wisegirls" and definitely held her own with Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters. You could tell she was much more relaxed on that set than for "Glitter". "Glitter" turned out the way it did due to a number of factors. Number one, they veered away from Kate Lanier's script and relied a lot on improvisation during the filming. Number two, they should have picked a more seasoned director than Vondie Curtis-Hall - he had only directed one film before "Glitter" (Gridlock'd) and I think his style was not a match for what Mariah needed. A better choice would have been Brian Gibson, who did the Tina Turner biopic based on a script by Kate Lanier. Number three, Max Beesley was the wrong lead male actor to play Dice. He's a nice guy, but they should have picked someone with a higher profile. I don't think Terrence Howard was the right person either, but they needed a bigger name. Number four, the sabotage of the "Loverboy" single probably meant that they had to cut out footage featuring the "Firecracker" version in post-production because the song was her character's first big hit in the movie. The movie was delayed from early 2001 to Summer 2001 because of it, and that was before Mariah's personal struggles in July/August. They had to redo movie trailers and re-work the soundtrack album because of it. Whitney had it much easier with "The Bodyguard" than Mariah did with "Glitter". Whitney only wrote one song on that soundtrack, only recorded six of the 13 songs included, and had Kevin Costner as a director and co-lead right around the time of "Dances with Wolves". The film had already been in development since the 70s, while "Glitter" was something that Mariah worked closely on with Kate Lanier and others throughout the development process. Whitney did not have to work for "The Bodyguard" the way that Mariah did for "Glitter". Whitney was a decent actress, but I disagree that her acting in "The Bodyguard" is that much better than Mariah's in "Glitter". "Waiting to Exhale" was definitely a better showcase of Whitney's acting talents. (Friday 3 April 2026; 20:35)

Honey (113,539) by Lainsky from Philippines I have the same shock reaction, Jamie, when I saw the video for the first time. Jaw dropped literally. I love the single without a doubt, however, I felt conflicted about the video at first. Perhaps I got used to her girl-next-door look, but the story made me love the music video, and eventually, I like her new look. Then, I read from Chris Nickson's book about Mariah (1998), and he described all of it as, "F*ck you, Tommy." Nevertheless, it's my favorite music video of hers. (Saturday 4 April 2026; 08:20) this is a reply to message 113,536

Honey (113,536) by Jamie from UK I remember being in the office in one of my first jobs and my best friend calling me on the landline saying she'd just seen the new Mariah video "Honey" on MTV. She said the song is cool but she wasn't sure id like the video as it was very different. I saw it that evening. I remember being initially shocked at her in a bikini, I remember loving her speaking Spanish, but I loved the song. I thought this video is bold but it works, as it mixed a young Mariah with an edgy side. (Friday 3 April 2026; 11:10)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,535) by Lainsky from Philippines I could not agree more, Stacey. Lead The Way has taken over the top of my list of Mariah's best ballads and songs. It used to be Butterfly, but as time passed by, Lead The Way took over my heart and ears. As Edward said, it's pure perfection. So, I won't be surprised if the Glitter album becomes my favorite, but we'll see. Also, I agree that Mariah was brilliant in Precious, good in Wisegirls, and may do well with comedy. She could be a wise comedian, I think. I also believe she could be a very good villain, like in A Christmas Melody. I mean, her character there is hilariously annoying. I love Lacey Chabert, MC's favorite Mean Girl. I watched almost all of her Hallmark movies, but that's off-topic. (Friday 3 April 2026; 07:29) this is a reply to message 113,524

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,524) by Stacey from USA I am honestly indifferent to the whole love/hate conversation about Glitter, lol. I just love the music. I am thankful to Glitter everyday because I get to listen to Lead The Way. Wow. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 16:35)

Crybaby (113,513) by Lainsky from Philippines One of my favorites from Rainbow. If Mottola had remained professional, Crybaby might have become a hit. Moreover, CTTA could have easily reached the top spot at that time. (Wednesday 1 April 2026; 05:05) this is a reply to message 113,510

Crybaby (113,510) by Giovanni from USA Ugh MC went off in this song. Those vocals are so good and some of her best. Damizza did his thing too with the beat and production. I don't care for Snoop Dogg though lol. One of my favorites from Rainbow. I heard Ariana's next album was inspired by Rainbow and Butterfly, we shall see. (Tuesday 31 March 2026; 05:57)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,500) by Lainsky from Philippines If this is the case, I hope that Mariah goes big, as in super huge, for Glitter 2026. I mean, the movie plot may be common and good as "A Star is Born", but the soundtrack is one of the best. Okay, the movie is not as bad as the media sensationalized it back then. The release timing and Mottola significantly contributed to a disastrous outcome. I have seen ASIB and told myself, "Wait, this is almost the same as Glitter, and the acting is simply okay like MC's. That's not fair. Glitter could have been Mariah's The Bodyguard by Whitney." Speaking of The Bodyguard, if it weren't for those factors at play, Glitter could have produced massive hits. Loverboy, Lead The Way (I believe it is the I Will Always Love You of this movie), If We, All My Life, Out Here On My Own, I Didn't Mean To Turn You On, Never Too Far, and Don't Stop could have charted on The Billboard Hot 100, giving her a couple of No.1s or more. And the album could have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed there forever. Perhaps I am getting a bit carried away discussing the Glitter era, but it could have all been a possibility back then if it had occurred during better times. Just saying and sharing. And yes, isn't it obvious? I very much love Glitter. (Monday 30 March 2026; 06:07) this is a reply to message 113,497

My wish for MC in 2026 (113,497) by TheButterflyReturns from United States I had one more "Glitter" wish for this year: 4. A Vegas residency built around the soundtrack and the film called "#JusticeForGlitter". And maybe she can even poke fun at the TRL appearance with some skits interspersed. 5. Long form podcasts with Mariah, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Kate Lanier about the evolution of the film. I honestly want 2026 to be heavily focused on "Glitter" because I'm interested to know more about how it evolved from the grittier "All That Glitters" treatment to the watered down final product released in 2001. We all know about the sabotage of the "Loverboy" single, but there's obviously more that we don't know. "Lillie's Blues" was in the movie, but it would be cool to hear a studio recording of it. The Mariah Carey Wiki mentions song titles "Glitter" and "Royal Tones" and states that Mariah worked on six songs with Stevie J for the movie. I remember a bunch of other rumored song titles that floated around the internet in the early 2000s. I'm also interested to know if there's a demo version of the song in which she planned to sample "Nasty Girl" by Vanity 6. (Sunday 29 March 2026; 18:18)

Olympic performance (113,469) by Lainsky from Philippines Perhaps the release is to coincide with her celebration. It's the 27th. Happy Anniversary, Mariah Carey. I'm just glad we were born in the same month, but I'm only 24 days ahead and eight years later. (Friday 27 March 2026; 04:17) this is a reply to message 113,467

Olympic performance (113,467) by Jamie from UK So the audio of the Olympic performance is being released tonight. Really don't see the point in this at all, I'd rather she releases an actual single and decent video. (Thursday 26 March 2026; 20:27)

Article: Eamonn Holmes stormed out of a Mariah Carey interview (113,465) by Lainsky from Philippines Whoa. If this is true, she might be having one of her mental health episodes. And the behavior appears to be disappointing and quite disrespectful. But of course, we don't know the whole story. It's just that news like this could taint her image, which also could lead to a lot of negative impressions or assumptions. (Thursday 26 March 2026; 04:26)

I still Believe / Pure Imagination Live Performance (113,452) by Lainsky from Philippines Thank you for sharing. I Still Believe is one of my top favorite Mariah cover songs, including its remix. Or my top favorite remake of hers. Let me reflect on that and post my list later. (Monday 23 March 2026; 03:48) this is a reply to message 113,445

I still Believe / Pure Imagination Live Performance (113,445) by Philipp from Switzerland Just stumbled upon this live performance of I still Believe / Pure Imagination during the Rainbow Tour. She sounds great. (Saturday 21 March 2026; 11:56)

Thanks, Giovanni (113,444) by Lainsky from Philippines That's very kind of you, Giovanni. Thank you for asking. I'm doing well, and I hope you are too. Also, I really enjoy your posts here, which inspire me to listen to the songs you discuss and explore even more. For example, I have a habit of playing Mariah's songs from a specific album as if they were my fantasy singles released. Since it's the 25th anniversary of "Glitter", I find myself playing those songs even more often. (Saturday 21 March 2026; 10:24) this is a reply to message 113,439

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,439) by Giovanni from USA I agree Lainsky, how are you doing by the way? I enjoy your posts and love my Filipino lambs. (Friday 20 March 2026; 08:50)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,436) by Lainsky from Philippines I agree. I posted it before the first time I heard of this song when it was released. My All came into my mind first, and Toni's Spanish Guitar. After Tonight, yes, since it is another My All attempt for Rainbow. I love Risk It All. (Friday 20 March 2026; 03:20) this is a reply to message 113,435

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,435) by Nicole from US Mariah has done something like this. Cue My All, I've Only Wanted, After Tonight. (Friday 20 March 2026; 01:54)

MTV Unplugged (113,423) by Lainsky from Philippines I couldn't agree more. It was the first live concert I have seen of hers. I couldn't get hold of "The First Vision" back then. It was always sold out until it became a pre-order. I remember I always tuned in to MTV each time they aired it on replay. And yes, we are truly a bunch of old timers. But too blessed to witness her from the beginning up to her prime. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 11:07) this is a reply to message 113,419

MTV Unplugged (113,419) by Stacey from USA Yup, we are a bunch of old timers, lol. What a magical concert. I remember one of my college roommates basically saying the same thing as critics at the time: Mariah was a studio creation. Then I played my roommate Emotions Unplugged. She was stunned, as I think a lot of critics were stunned and silenced. Mariah was the real deal. Which I'm not sure why even in 1992 many critics thought MC was a studio creation. Did they miss the Tatoo Club performances, Saturday Night Live, hello Vanishing, right? Anyway, no matter what we see today, there is no doubt of her once in a generation talent. I'll be forever thankful I lived to see it. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 15:33)

Can't Let Go (113,411) by Lainsky from Philippines While making it as huge as WBT, or at least closer to it, could be a possibility, surely it should have been her sixth consecutive No. 1 if Mottola had not pulled the CD single off the market. Mariah's chart success in the 90s is mostly influenced by sales rather than radio airplay. WBT has both. (Monday 16 March 2026; 09:18) this is a reply to message 113,404

Can't Let Go (113,404) by Bobby A from United States Do you think Can't Let Go could have been as huge as We Belong Together in 1992? I just love CLG. (Sunday 15 March 2026; 21:52)

Glitter at 25: I love it then, I love it now (113,382) by Lainsky from Philippines Mariah Carey trends in X with Glitter on its 25th anniversary this year. The headline says, "Mariah Carey now embraces her once-hated Glitter album". The news says, "She's excited for a deluxe reissue this year for its 25th anniversary, including remastered videos, while teasing her unreleased 1995 grunge album and new music." I love it back in 2001 and I love it even more now. It's currently my second all-time favorite album, only next to Butterfly, of course. (Friday 13 March 2026; 12:16)

Jesus I Do (#11 Gospel) / Nothing Is Impossible (#25 Adult Pop) Billboard (113,374) by Lainsky from Philippines This is indeed great news. Thank you for sharing. At this point in her career, it is. But unfortunately, I only keep up with The Billboard Hot 100 and 200. NII should be officially released with a music video; it could perform well, as it is an inspirational song similar to "Hero" and the likes. As for "Jesus I Do", that's not surprising at all. (Wednesday 11 March 2026; 04:44) this is a reply to message 113,372

Jesus I Do (#11 Gospel) / Nothing Is Impossible (#25 Adult Pop) Billboard (113,372) by Belinda Vasquez from USA I'm not quite sure why nobody is talking about this on the board right now, but currently on Billboard, Jesus I Do has reached a new peak of #11 on Billboard Gospel Airplay and Nothing Is Impossible continues to climb this week at #25 on Billboard Adult Pop Airplay. Also, the fact that Jesus I Do was nominated for two NAACP Awards last month and nobody discussed that on this board either nor a news post about it is disheartening. (Tuesday 10 March 2026; 15:33)

MORE MESSAGES