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Superbowl Mariah (110,894) by Edward from USA I agree on the fact that Mariah definitely has the hits to crush the Super Bowl Halftime Show, but hits alone aren't enough. Those performances move at lightning speed with no room for diva pauses. She can't just stand in one spot or rely on her "human sticks" to move her slowly across the stage. In my opinion, that ship has sailed. On top of that, the rehearsals for the halftime are relentless and precise, and according to Mariah, she doesn't like the stress. I wouldn't like her to put herself through that, we had enough with what happened on that new year's eve during Contourella reign of terror. I think she would've done great back in 2006 though. (Tuesday 2 September 2025; 17:32) this is a reply to message 110,888

Superbowl Mariah (110,888) by Terna from Nigeria I know for a fact she can absolutely crush a superbowl performance. This is a woman that has hits for days (every single soul remembers and would love to sing along to), that can make a playlist hours of non stop bops, without repeating a song twice and she doesn't even need to sing the whole songs. And then there's the features with several artists that I know for a fact would honor her invitation. Don't underestimate her now? The Superbowl performance is for like maybe 15 minutes maximum, and Mariah has more than enough hits both past and present to cover that. Think of it for a second, all her massive hits and then suddenly, she announces "I just gotta bring Christmas back one more time". Haha. And then AIWFCIY closes with an absolutely explosive fest of cheer and confetti. (Monday 1 September 2025; 23:44)

Year end record? (110,861) by Edward from USA TJ, darling, that's not more messages, it's just your cataracts giving you the deluxe edition. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 18:03) this is a reply to message 110,856

Year end record? (110,856) by TJ from Norway Is it just me, or do people write more messages here in 2025, than the years before? It's sometimes difficult to follow the treads of options. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 15:45)

MC back in the studio (110,837) by Edward from USA I think it just dawned on her that an 11-track album after 7 years won't cut it. It's been too long, 14 tracks would be fine. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 03:37) this is a reply to message 110,832

MC back in the studio (110,832) by Lambi from USA Or possibly cooking another radio friendly single? Kind of like how she did with DFAU but way earlier. She's probably scrambling and realizing HFIA needs something bigger. Mariah is prolific so I have no doubts she can tap this out quick. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 01:33)

One long month (110,814) by Edward from USA VHS and DVD? Are those extra tracks? Interesting. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 02:26) this is a reply to message 110,812

One long month (110,812) by Bobby A from United States Yes, you may want to record it on VHS or make a DVD. This is going to be something to watch again 5 years from now. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 00:23)

Christmas shows (110,813) by Edward from USA Of course she is going all out this Christmas. "AIWFCIY" is two weeks away from dethroning Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)". After that she should release "Someone's Ugly Daughter". (Saturday 30 August 2025; 02:23) this is a reply to message 110,811

Christmas shows (110,811) by Bobby A from United States MC must be planning something different for Christmas this year. Last year in August tickets were already on sale. Nostradamus said on X this week that The Era of Mi world tour is coming early next year. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 00:19)

MC the GOAT (110,806) by Edward from USA I've never liked the constant blame game, it's always someone else's fault but Mariah's. Framing a powerful, intelligent, and successful woman as if she's perpetually helpless is just another way of infantilizing her. Mariah has been steering her career for decades now. An artist in "shackles" wouldn't have been allowed to put out a video openly mocking her label's head like that. Yes, Tommy was controlling and evil at some point, but she also built a thriving career and life beyond him. Mariah has always been an active participant in her own story, it's not as if Nick and Stella just happened to her. Even when she was only 19, she was making choices, and now at 56, with years of experience and every tool at her disposal, she continues to do so. The woman have human walking sticks for heaven sake. All of her life's lessons have shaped her into the woman she is today: an icon, not a victim. So, however this show plays out, good or bad, she's part of it. (Friday 29 August 2025; 18:52) this is a reply to message 110,805

MC the GOAT (110,805) by Jamie from UK Wise words Bill. Yes a lot of the time artists blame their record companies for the lack of sales, promotion etc when in truth it's mainly down to the artist themselves and their direction. Mariah was less popular after Butterfly for moving away from core audience. That's not to say her work wasn't good, it just wasn't as popular. (Friday 29 August 2025; 17:41)

Article: Mariah Carey unveils "Here for It All" track list (110,794) by Edward from USA I don't think it has anything to do with that. Why would they release "Sugar Sweet" as her second single and not send it to radio? Of course it was sent. The truth is, "Sugar Sweet" just didn't gain much traction. Not releasing a video was actually a smart move from a business standpoint. (Friday 29 August 2025; 01:12) this is a reply to message 110,789

Article: Mariah Carey unveils "Here for It All" track list (110,789) by Bobby A from United States Well, I was almost on to the correct reason as to why there is no Shenseaa and Khelani on the tracklisting. MC released the tracklist yesterday for an alternate tracklist for those Lambs who purchase physical copies on a new pre-save Linktree link to receive a solo version of Sugar Sweet. This is why it was never officially sent to radio and no video was made. I like how there will be opportunities to purchase different variations of the album. (Friday 29 August 2025; 00:31)

One long month (110,782) by Edward from USA Jamie, stop being a glutton. If she keeps dropping new stuff now, we'll have nothing left by September 26. I know the wait is brutal, but hang in there. Besides, rumor has it there's a Mariah-only version of Sugar Sweet. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 19:09) this is a reply to message 110,772

One long month (110,772) by Jamie from UK I'm sat here thinking it's not even September yet and the album isn't out for another 28 days. It seems to be dragging and definitely seems too far away now. I hoping there is gonna be something in between now and the 26th to keep the momentum going. I'm a Mariah fan and even I'm starting to loose interest in this dragged out process. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 15:56)

Article: Mariah Carey unveils "Here for It All" track list (110,756) by Edward from USA And that doesn't seem to be a mistake since the Billboard article clearly mentions only two collabos. I think Mariah released the remix first. Interesting. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 02:59) this is a reply to message 110,754

Article: Mariah Carey unveils "Here for It All" track list (110,754) by Bobby A from United States Why doesn't Sugar Sweet say featuring Kehlani and Shenseea? (Thursday 28 August 2025; 01:32)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,753) by Edward from USA Stacey, sorry but the "wannabe" part was rejected. So, you're a true Daydream OG. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 01:23) this is a reply to message 110,733

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,733) by Stacey from USA Make sure in the writing credits my name reads "Stacey (wannabe be OG fan)". (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 03:46)

Article: Mariah Carey unveils "Here for It All" track list (110,752) by Edward from USA Guys, remember that "Reprimand MCA Remix" is a hidden track. That's why is not part of the official tracklist. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 01:15)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,726) by Edward from USA Of course, my dear. I'm getting all of our names together. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 00:27) this is a reply to message 110,718

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,718) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Do we all get writing credit for track 12? (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 18:43)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,717) by Edward from USA 1. Mi (Mariah Carey • Ray Romulus • Jonathan Yip • Luke Milano • Jeremy Reeves • Jeff Baranowsky • Felisha King Harvey) 2. Play This Song (feat. Anderson .Paak) (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson • Jairus Mozee • Jason Pounds) 3. Type Dangerous (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson • Jairus Mozee • Jason Pounds • Eric Barrier • William Griffin) 4. Sugar Sweet (feat. Kehlani & Shenseea) (Mariah Carey • Bernard Harvey • Felisha King Harvey • Kehlani Parrish • Chinsea Linda Lee • Donny Flores • Mikhai Wesley Miller) 5. In Your Feelings (Mariah Carey • Rogét Chahayed • Alissia Benveniste • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson) 6. Nothing Is Impossible (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II) 7. Confetti & Champagne (Mariah Carey • Bernard Harvey • Felisha King Harvey) 8. I Won't Allow It (Mariah Carey • Rogét Chahayed • Alissia Benveniste • Brandon Paak Anderson • Uforo "Bongo" Ebong • Kenya Rae Johnson) 9. My Love (Paul McCartney • Linda McCartney) 10. Jesus I Do (feat. The Clark Sisters) (Mariah Carey • Karen Clark Sheard • Jacky Clark Chisholm • Dorinda Clark Cole • Daniel Moore II) 11. Here For It All (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II) 12. Reprimand - MCA Mix (Bonus Hidden Track) (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 16:55)

What's wrong with MC (110,690) by Edward from USA Did you see the video Britney posted on social media? She was dancing wildly with two huge knives, and the police ended up at her door. While I don't think she should lose all control over her life and finances, it's clear that some kind of support system should be in place to protect her from herself. Sadly, Mariah seems to be in a similar situation, she doesn't appear to have many people around her who truly care for her, even if the "hen" stops laying golden eggs. (Sunday 24 August 2025; 17:47) this is a reply to message 110,684

What's wrong with MC (110,684) by Dove from United States I kind of wish she would be open and transparent about what's going on with her so we would know she's not being drugged against her will like Brian Wilson and Britney Spears were. It could be nothing but it could be something. My ADHD got a lot worse when I hit perimenopause. Maybe something like that happened with her too. I haven't seen her with a champagne glass in her hand all the time like during the Infinity era. A lot of people with mental health issues (I guess, I don't know what to call it) self-diagnose with alcohol, and sometimes other drugs, so this is not me blaming her for liking her splashes or anything. I want to mind my own business but (almost) everyone minded their business with Brian Wilson and Britney Spears for so many years and look what that did to their brains. I hope she's just tired because she hit menopause, or some medication she's taking (with good benefits that outweigh the bad) is making her lethargic. If she came out and said it, we wouldn't need to be worried. And yes, I know she's a celebrity but some of us have been following her since childhood and she feels more like a family member than a stranger. She's given a lot to the world. I'm glad Brian Wilson found a sweet partner to take care of him in the 90's up until he died this year. I wish Nick would have been that for Mariah instead of the self-serving narcissist he turned out to be. How disappointing. Selena Gomez came out and talked about the changes in her weight and demeanor being caused by medication she needed. I don't follow her super closely or anything but I remember seeing her talking about it and it made me feel more at ease about the changes in her personality. Like, at least there's a legit reason. (Sunday 24 August 2025; 13:14)

Vanguard Award - JLo? (110,678) by Edward from USA Jennifer Lopez has really only one truly award-worthy video and that's "If You Had My Love". The rest are pretty average. Mariah has many iconic ones. Here's my top 5: 1. Heartbreaker 2. Honey 3. Butterfly 4. Touch My Body 5. My All (Saturday 23 August 2025; 20:38) this is a reply to message 110,669

Vanguard Award - JLo? (110,669) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'm sorry, this didn't meant to be a "I don't know her" moment, but when I think of artists with iconic music videos, what video of JLo is iconic? I remember her in a pink hat in the I'm Real video, her dancing with Diddy in one of his videos and then a brief flash of strobe lights in the On the Floor, aside from that they are generally all just the same formula of video from the early '00s. (Saturday 23 August 2025; 17:18)

Hare For AI All (110,607) by Edward from USA AI is getting scary good. If I didn't know this was AI, I would've though it was a new song from Mariah. Fans are getting very creative with whistle placements and background vocals. (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 20:01)

T (110,585) by Edward from USA I think it's time for Mariah to reveal the "Here For It All" tracklist, and hopefully let us know if there will be any special editions for outlets like "Walmart" or "Amazon". (Tuesday 19 August 2025; 22:54)

Daydream anniversary (110,584) by Edward from USA What if Mariah finally released "Someone's Ugly Daughter" alongside "Here For It All"? Or maybe she could let some of those unrelerased gems from the "Daydream" sessions out the vault. Her voice from that era was so distinctive, so honest. One can only dream. (Tuesday 19 August 2025; 22:46) this is a reply to message 110,581

Daydream anniversary (110,581) by jaker20 from US They're up to something, maybe a double Daydream / Here For It All promo special? The date is not a coincidence. (Tuesday 19 August 2025; 20:01)

Here For It All snippet (110,530) by Edward from USA According to Mariah in a UK interview, “Here For It All” starts as a ballad, shifts into a midtempo groove, and then builds into a gospel moment. (Saturday 16 August 2025; 19:51) this is a reply to message 110,528

Here For It All snippet (110,528) by Bobby A from United States I can hear those two songs as well, Zac. From what I hear on the snippet, HFIA has a pre-hook part where MC's buttery tone and falsetto shines before she belts "Baby, I'm here for it all." I bet the full song is fire. We should get the 3rd single after Labor Day. Maybe HFIA or the Anderson .Paak duet (Saturday 16 August 2025; 13:28)

Back to chart obsession (110,522) by Edward from USA I still think that if "Sugar Sweet" had been released by any current artist, it would've been a hit. It's a very catchy song. It has written Summer all over it. It could've benefited from a punchy bridge though. These days artists are kind of lazy and bridges are becoming a thing of the past. In my opinion, #Beautiful needed one too, it's always seemed too short to me. (Saturday 16 August 2025; 01:43) this is a reply to message 110,516

Back to chart obsession (110,516) by jaker20 from US It's like clockwork in this forum. I love Doja but collabing with her just to chart is pretty desperate. She's likely to out-chart Mariah, but who cares, as long as HFIA is as good as Caution, I will be happy. If we hope for a chart position for HFIA, we will be disappointed. When Sugar Sweet was released, reception was extremely positive. But because it didn't chart, we don't like it anymore. The quickness lambs switch on her based on chart position is sad. She's really a victim of her own success. I love the song, love the beat, it feels like a classic. It doesn't feel out of place to her catalog like that I Don't mess. And she's collabing and she increase their profile even a little. She's in her giving era, launching careers. I hope the song has its moment someday, I'm almost thinking it being a theme for a cooking show and it explodes lol. That's how IWTKWLI is Brazil when it became a theme for a show. (Friday 15 August 2025; 22:52)

I would be a completely different person (110,511) by Edward from USA Be careful, Zachariah is a mouth shutter, he shuts people's mouth. Mariah couldn't keep singing "SS" because Kehlani and Shenseea weren't there to support her or maybe the song is very difficult to sing. There's also a possibility that Mariah couldn't hear herself. This is what I think is happening though: Mariah started defrosting too early this year. (Friday 15 August 2025; 15:54) this is a reply to message 110,508

I would be a completely different person (110,508) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I still remember whether in 1995 or 1996 during an international interview, Mariah said that if she didn't have the voice she would be a completely different person. So I guess the Mariah now that we have is the different Mariah from what she used to be. Having the voice back then helped her in building her confidence and her issues with insecurities. Now that she lost it, don't deny it guys, she is what she is now. She tried to sing Sugar Sweet acapella recently during one of that UK radio interviews and half way she realised that the voice didn't come out. (Friday 15 August 2025; 14:53)

Here For It All (110,474) by Edward from USA If I were Mariah, I would drop the album while the buzz is still hot, ideally within the next two weeks, while she's out promoting and the media is talking about it. It's clear now that the plan was for either "Type Dangerous" or "Sugar Sweet" to blow up and build momentum leading to the "Here For It All" release in September, but we're witnessing that's not how it's playing out. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 03:17)

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)

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