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Muni Long what? (112,500) by Shezz from Pk I can't believe Mariah would be in on this. Muni is being dragged on social media for it. Whatever Mariah said in GQ, misunderstanding his question was no disrespect compared to this. Bobby A you're a Muni Long fan. Thoughts? (Tuesday 25 November 2025; 04:34)

A little life update (112,463) by Shezz from Pk That is such exciting news Mimi L. Really happy for you - your time off the board is forgiven. All the best to you for the rest of your term. Keep checking in whenever you're bored. (Friday 21 November 2025; 13:10) 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)

Summer Walker (112,415) by Shezz from Pk Bobby A thank you for that song. I'veeen listening to it all day. I hope Mariah is working on the deluxe and that she does release it next year after the Christmas season is over. HFIA is too good an album to let it just die so soon. I hope there is some truth to the Bruno Mars remix or collaboration rumours. Sadly she needs some big name collabs like Bruno, Sza and hopefully Paul McCartney comes through as well. I think she's worked too hard on HFIA to let it go so soon. At first I thought the album release was badly planned right being just a month before Christmas season but in some ways it makes sense. It'll get another life after her Christmas popularity. I'm hoping she gets at least a couple weeks at n1 to regain her title. Last Christmas is hot on her tail right behind her just 10 points apart. I would be happy if it gets to n1 as well as long as Mariah gets a few weeks to get that longest running n1 back. (Sunday 16 November 2025; 16:35) this is a reply to message 112,408

Summer Walker (112,408) by Bobby A from United States Summer Walker samples ABMB on her song Baby with Chris Brown. It is so good. The Atlanta sound shines on this one. (Saturday 15 November 2025; 23:16)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,360) by Shezz from Pk I found this video as well about the same demo tape auction. I wonder if Mariah has the other copy and if she'll try to buy this and release it on her own terms. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 05:38)

What’s next? (111,856) by Shezz from Pk Word on the internet is that she's not giving up on HFIA and has some things planned, probably with the deluxe. We're just two weeks until Christmas season - I think she will transition to that soon and focus on getting back her Hot 100 crown (solo this time). She should ride that wave into the new year and then give HFIA another solid push in the new year with a digital deluxe release in January with some high profile collaborations / remixes on it like Paul McCartney and SZA that she was already working on. The album release and Mimi tour dates should have been planned better to give her enough time post release but no use crying over that now. She will give us a few more songs to love I'm sure soon enough. Then she should take the entire year off and relax. (Tuesday 14 October 2025; 05:29)

Mariah and Gamma (111,775) by Shezz from Pk I agree. She's happy and producing good music and lets be honest in this streaming age and as a legacy artist, no amount of brilliant songs is going to get her to sell Emancipation numbers. The only thing is she nor Gamma must be phased by the numbers or chart positions. The fact that she posted the [Billboard] chart update means she's happy and has made peace with it. We all want the deluxe version of HFIA with the new [SZA] collab and Paul [McCartney] on My Love. If the album dies after the first week, they might not be inclined to release the deluxe version. Maybe they can do just a digital version and not invest in physicals. I wonder if the live snippets she posted for HFIA and IYF were part of something bigger planned or they were just done for pre release promo. Surely after 7 years in the making this can't be it for such a beautiful well received album. These sporadic Celebration of Mimi tour dates are just so poorly planned by her team. (Thursday 9 October 2025; 06:44) this is a reply to message 111,773

Mariah and Gamma (111,773) by Edward from USA "Gamma is the right place for her, there's not a lot of pressure to produce, and it's all about her, not a hundred features. She has the best career now, she's just spoiled the fans that she has to be charting because a big part of her career is built on being a hitmaker. But she's doing just fine, and she's happy, and so should we. If Mariah makes more HFIA with middling chart position and be able to do what she wants, I would be happy." I couldn't have said it better myself. People just need to relax, support her, and enjoy the music. None of her one-off projects since "Caution" have matched the quality of any track on "HFIA", and I'm very happy about that. (Wednesday 8 October 2025; 23:11)

Mariah doesn't want to tour anymore (111,554) by Shezz from Pk Thank God she’s finally being open about not being happy and comfortable with touring anymore in the Grammy interview. I hope after Christmas she takes a long extended break for herself. I wonder if the deluxe album version will come out before or after Christmas. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 14:54)

Head scratcher (111,547) by Shezz from Pk I think it's Mariah and or Gamma thinking those two were more mainstream and younger sounding to appeal to the TikTok/streaming generation. I don't know when she'll realize she doesn't need to cater to them. Not like they paid off anyway. Here's hoping they ditch PTS asap and get behind IYF or IWAI while the album's hot. NII would be amazing with a raw and vulnerable video though somebody will have to tie her hands. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 12:40) this is a reply to message 111,541

Head scratcher (111,541) by Bill from the UK I don't understand why Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were chosen to launch the album when you had compositions like In Your Feelings, Nothing Is Impossible, and I Won't Allow It that are so much better, different to any other launch she's done before, and better represent the album's sound. It's to the point they sound somewhat out of place and I find myself skipping them so I stay in that 70s lane. I can't stop playing this album, it's so good. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 10:14)

New video (111,540) by Shezz from Pk I love the album except for this song that I ironically can't play. The only skip for me. It goes nowhere. The video suits the song. I'm glad they didn't put in any money on it. A wasted opportunity though I love the other songs .Paak was involved in. The three ballads are amazing. Nothing Is Impossible and My Love are stellar. Although I love HFIA, it would have been a home run if the second verse was done in a straight forward delivery like the first. There was no JD to tell Mumbleriah off I suppose. I prefer her vocals for this and In Your Feelings in the live snippets she posted earlier. Voice sounded fuller and richer. Sounded like she had a bit of a cold the day she recorded In Your Feelings. Still really like it though. I Wont Allow It is another great one. A love child of Levitating and You Don't Know What to do. People say she's channeling here inner Dua Lipa but Mariah has been doing disco way before Dua Lipa made it popular. Surprisingly, Mi is my most repeated track so far. Trust Mariah to make obnoxious lyrics sound so ethereal. I feel it is up there with her most honest lyrics ever. She's all about that life now and she's owning it. Like Randy said JD said, she wants to be a rapper. Atleast she makes it sound so damn good. Confetti and Champagne and Jesus I Do have grown on me. C&C more so. Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet I have already heard to the ground so I'm skipping them currently though I do really like both. Overall, quite happy with the album. I could have done with a few more songs for sure. Hopefully the deluxe version she mentioned in her Apple notes will see the light of day and include her Sza collaboration. (Saturday 27 September 2025; 09:01) this is a reply to message 111,534

New video (111,534) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands It surprises me that no one is talking about Mariah's new video. Maybe because it's boring as hell? (Saturday 27 September 2025; 01:37)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,465) by Shezz from Pk Everybody must keep in mind that all these reviewers have never really raved about any of her albums. Emotions was not good enough, Music Box was too full of generic ballads, Butterfly was too urban, Glitter was a calamity and she had apparently lost her voice (did they even hear it?). Rolling Stone gave Emancipation 3 stars. That way HFIA is in good company. Now they're complaining it's too many typical Mariah ballads when we've been dying for some Mariah ballads. One more sleep then we get to review it for ourselves. The only review that matters. One thing I have noted though Bobby A - Jesus I do has barely been noticed by any reviewer. Here's hoping we all find something we love in another 12 hours. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 17:14) this is a reply to message 111,448

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,448) by Bobby A from United States The AU Project is by Luke Wyland. He is an Australian music reviewer. MC has never been huge in Australia. He is probably not a fan of R&B soul and gospel music. Is it true that Australians are very serious people and don't really find humour in a lot of things? (Thursday 25 September 2025; 12:24)

Good critics for the new album (111,388) by Shezz from Pk It really is crazy how there is so much buzz and excitement with the album with two singles that barely charted. I guess it's all the promo she's been doing - maybe the long 3 months have helped build up the excitement and suspense. Her album week promo is jam packed. I am really surprised she is still not doing the Kelly Clarkson show knowing how big of a lamb she is. Maybe she stays away from it because it is so music focused. I hope she does a performance or 2 during tv promo week. My dream would be an acoustic Here For It All performance. She can even pre tape it if she's really not confident to perform live on tv. I doubt there's any performance planned but I hope I'm proven wrong. If she does 100k first week, all her efforts will have paid off. 4 days to go. (Monday 22 September 2025; 07:52) this is a reply to message 111,372

Good critics for the new album (111,372) by Edward from USA There's something about "Here For It All" that just hits different. I really feel like we're in for a big surprise, but I'm keeping my expectations in check. I can't wait. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 17:39)

SZA (111,365) by Shezz from Pk Something between them for sure with [Apple Music] on the 24th now after MC sent her that response that Apple Music posted with an eyes emoji. I feel if they have recorded a collaboration, they're not going to release a remix or a song not listed on the album at this point. Very likely that it's an interview, with Sza interviewing MC. Though all the sudden love exchange between them in the last two weeks clearly points to them having cooked something together. I wish that was on the album it would have really helped the album sales. Also, the iheart performance was pretty okay. One of her only performances I've actually managed to fully watch in the last few years. Mostly lipped yes but some decent involvement and energy, better outfit and the great hair. 5 days to go. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 15:15) this is a reply to message 111,351

SZA (111,351) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Do we think Mariah has a collaboration already recorded with SZA? When she was asked about artists she currently listens to she mentioned SZA which I mean I get it. SZA is a good artist but this is the first time Mariah dropped her name. Could this be a clue and now SZa sending the flowers? I hope so. I think they can make good music together. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 02:08)

Sarah McLachlan vs Mariah Carey (111,317) by Shezz from Pk I love Sarah McLachlan. One of my favourite artists ever (after MC). She has always been a grounded, simple (for lack of a better word) and intellectual person that never ever cared for the celebrity life who lived like an ordinary person and worked with animal shelters. Her music has always been at the crux, never her relationships, or lifestyle. Quite the antithesis of Mariah though I have always been more emotionally drawn towards Mariah and her music and her life. She has been so under the radar it'll be a major feat for her new album to even chart. Rumor has it the Anderson .Paak duet video will be released with the album next week as the third single. 7 years are now down to 7 days. (Friday 19 September 2025; 17:56) this is a reply to message 111,308

Sarah McLachlan vs Mariah Carey (111,308) by T from USA So Sarah McLachlan is kind of in the same situation as Mariah Carey right now. She is 57 years old (MC is 55 years old) and she hasn't released an album for eleven years (MC is at 7 years). So the similarities are there. But that's where they end. Sarah is doing amazing interviews where she just comes across as a real human being, who has been through things, is raising teens and has been able to create a new album. She seems so likeable and relatable. Now granted, she never had the pressure Mariah had, and never reached the heights Mariah reached, but maybe something can be said for a career that was totally in one's control vs a career that was so controlled. It's a shame Mariah didn't get the freedom Sarah always had since the start. But again, then maybe Mariah wouldn't have sold 200 million albums and singles. (Friday 19 September 2025; 03:22)

New Here For It All video (111,188) by Shezz from Pk I really liked the clip of HFIA. I heard say it in one of the interviews that she wrote it a couple of years ago and knew she wanted to name the album after it ever since. At first after the Selfridges snippet I thought maybe she wrote it for her kids but it sounds like it must have been for Bryan. .Paak is too recent for a song that's two years old. Speaking of, I know MC is busy with promo and touring but he's nowhere to be seen. Maybe he was just helping her get the album together and they aren't romantically involved? (Monday 15 September 2025; 03:58) this is a reply to message 111,179

New Here For It All video (111,179) by Bobby A from United States MC's post on X of her singing the verses of Here For It All live with Daniel Moore showcases her impeccable songwriting skils. The lyrics are really deep and personal. I wonder who HFIA is about. Patricia? Anderson? (Sunday 14 September 2025; 19:42)

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,133) by Shezz from Pk Edward I think Whitney’s first solo single was You Give Good Love which peaked at number 3 on the Hot 100. [Webmaster: Whitney's first single was "Hold me" from 1984.] So Whitney probably holds the most consecutive number 1s record but not her first seven. (Friday 12 September 2025; 17:16) this is a reply to message 111,129

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,129) by Edward from USA "With the lead single 'Emotions' ('You're So Cold' was initially considered) she became the first and only artist ever to send her first five singles to #1 on the Hot 100. Legend behavior and it was only album #2." That information is inaccurate since Whitney Houston set a record by sending seven consecutive singles to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1985 and 1988. She broke the previous record held by The Beatles (six consecutive #1's). "Saving All My Love for You" (1985) "How Will I Know" (1986) "Greatest Love of All" (1986) "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" (1987) "Didn't We Almost Have It All" (1987) "So Emotional" (1987) "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" (1988) Mariah was getting close, she had five straight #1's before "Can't Let Go" broke the streak. If Sony hadn't pulled the single from shelves, she could have tied "The Beatles" of six consecutive #1's. But since her later Emotions singles didn't top the chart, she wouldn't have surpassed Whitney. (Friday 12 September 2025; 16:19)

Help me there’s stairs (111,069) by Shezz from Pk Agreed. There are definitely a lot of things she can do differently to better deal with her issues. Sensible shoes should be the first. But Mariah will Mariah. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:42) this is a reply to message 111,065

Help me there’s stairs (111,065) by Edward from USA Jamie, what I don't get is why Mariah puts herself in those sky-high heels when she knows people will drag her for not moving. She could easily wear something more comfortable. Did you see the height of those heels? I don't see the point of wearing heels if you can't gracefully rock them. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 17:11)

Help me there’s stairs (111,058) by Shezz from Pk Yes it has been obvious for a while that she does have some issues but she's not open like Celine to discuss her issues with the media or public and I guess we have to respect that. She was never a great performer but she did used to physically do the best with what she got from running around stage to her crazy hand movements even when she was lip syncing. I appreciate that she still is putting in all the effort with this new era and album. She still has the music in her even though she can't put on a show like she used to or give interviews like she used to. Makes me sad when lambs rip her apart for not moving enough or having low energy. I get that they just want her to be the best that they know she can be but anyone who has followed her closely in the last 10 years should know that she's obviously not doing it on purpose. Her stylist is another matter now. 17 days to go (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 12:48) this is a reply to message 111,056

Help me there’s stairs (111,056) by Jamie from UK So I just saw this clip. It's clear she has movement issues that Ari is aware of too. Possibly a balance issue? I get she's got heels on but it's not the first time she's worn them. Definitely something going on. But well done Mariah on finally getting your Moonman (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 11:07)

VMAs (111,021) by Shezz from Pk Really happy she got the best RnB video as well. Performance was pretty much as expected. I'd give it a 7. I wonder why they cut it down to 5 minutes from the usual 10 minutes given to the Vanguard performance. I'm sure Mariah wasn't complaining. Best part of it was of course her interaction with Ari. The body suit era needs to end though. A nice short dress would've been more flattering. All in all another good promo for the new era. I think she'll be so done with the promo when the album finally comes out. (Monday 8 September 2025; 13:41) this is a reply to message 111,016

VMAs (111,016) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Congratulations MC. I loved the speech and her little plug for her album at the end. Smart move because the VMAs had huge viewership last night. Also so glad that Ariana gave the award to Mariah. Finally someone currently and at the top of their game giving Mariah an award. I saw the speech but anyone has a link to Ariana presenting it? What did she say? I would love it if someone can provide a link or tell me what she said to announce Mariah. (Monday 8 September 2025; 12:11)

VMAs wish list (110,895) by Shezz from Pk With just a few days left for the VMAs Vanguard performance, what songs does everybody think should be on her performance list to best set her up for the HFIA era? I suppose Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet will definitely be there, what else should she use to fill up the 10 minute slot? (Tuesday 2 September 2025; 17:57)

Year end record? (110,880) by Shezz from Pk Haha thank you Bobby A and you're the very glue that holds us all together - the old and the new, the happy and the sad, with your unwavering brand of optimism and love for MC. I hope she knows how lucky she is to have you as a lamb. (Monday 1 September 2025; 13:03) this is a reply to message 110,863

Year end record? (110,863) by Bobby A from United States I have noticed that too. It's like we all knew 2025 would be the start of a new era. Bill, Dove, Lighty from China and Libra Lamb are back. We welcomed this year Giovanni, Lambi, and Baby from Dreamville. T is posting more this year. Randy came out of hibernation. Stacey makes me laugh. Terna and Shezz are great analysts. Mimi is our Tamron Hall with her great insight and commentary. Zachariah is my best friend now. Edward looks for my Saturday post to refute my claims. Lol. I don't want the number #1 slot at the end of the year. I want another board member to be #1. We are all family in the land of Mariah Carey. (Sunday 31 August 2025; 19:13)

MC back in the studio (110,819) by Shezz from Pk Bobby A. rumor has it she's adding songs for the deluxe version with some remixes possibly including a Sza collaboration based on the love she's been showing MC on social media with heavy hints. I wish a Sza collaboration could've made the original album. Better late than never but I just hope it's not dropped if HFIA doesn't perform as well as she wanted it to initially. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 05:48) this is a reply to message 110,810

MC back in the studio (110,810) by Bobby A from United States MC posted an Instagram picture - "Back at it." (Friday 29 August 2025; 23:52)

One long month (110,777) by Shezz from Pk Definitely started the era one month too early. I think a lot has to do with all the international randomly scattered tour dates that are not even for the album. She probably signed on to them much before she knew her album would be ready this year. It is what it is. Some other artists have even longer spans. Sabrina Carpenter's 2 month time is perfect. She didn't even have to put out another single. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 17:31) 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 (110,769) by Shezz from Pk I "really really" hope the album version is just her. It would be like having another new unheard song to listen to on the album. Problem is, when she was releasing the track titles in her story one by one, it clearly said Sugar Sweet featuring Shensea and Kehlani. I suppose we need to wait a month to know but I wouldn't put it past team MC to have messed up and missed them out. I'm hoping they messed up in the stories and not the tracklist post. Billboard is just reporting what they saw posted I think. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 13:49) this is a reply to message 110,756

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)

Here For It All (110,711) by Shezz from Pk Haha if it's Roger F, he's really doing a great job at masking his dislike for MC. Nostradamous seems to love her. I've seen the few leaked track names and now the whole tracklisting floating around on UKmix. I don't post there but it's a good place to get more info on MC. I recognized Mimi L there. (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 10:55) this is a reply to message 110,703

Here For It All (110,703) by Bobby A from United States I agree with you Shezz, especially after Nostradamus' two posts yesterday. His descriptions of the two songs led me to match them up to two song titles that have been posted on online along with Jesus I Do and Here For It All. I won't say them here because I want you to be surprised when the tracklist is released. Nostradamus posted the description of the two songs like he was sent the album because he is a journalist. I am starting to think Nostradamus on X is really Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. (Monday 25 August 2025; 19:32)

Here For It All (110,699) by Shezz from Pk Bobby A, in a way I'm glad those two are the radio/TikTok friendly songs which means the rest of the album is less "trendy" and trying to capture the younger audience and is more mature. Over the last few albums, her deep/album cuts have always been superior to the singles. I loved "Giving me life", "8th grade", "Caution" and "One mo gen" from Caution. I'm looking forward to the 70s inspired Anderson .Paak song, Paul McCartney cover, Clark Sisters song and HFIA. I'm sure there'll be a lot of good songs. At this point I hope lambs stop stressing about chart success for her singles. Even if she were to release "Heartbreaker" today, she'd barely chart. I'm just happy she's finally putting something out that she enjoyed making and is proud of (despite what her demeanor says). Nostradamous says one song is very reminiscent of "Through the rain" - though I really doubt they've listened to any songs yet themselves. I hope the VMAs performance is well produced and executed. Apparently right after, she'll head to Brazil early to shoot a video and a press tour. May God give her the energy to pull off all the promotion well everywhere. She'll have lots to do in the US when she's back. Personally, I don't think she's disinterested in the project at all, it's just her physical and psychological state that she can't control. (Monday 25 August 2025; 14:27) this is a reply to message 110,692

Here For It All (110,692) by Bobby A from United States Journalist Stevie Musicfeelings posted on X that he has listened to HIFA. He said the the album is "quite different from Caution, a bit more soulful and even gospel-like towards the end. Stevie said, "Above all, the two singles are pretty well chosen in my opinion. They're the most radio friendly." The last part of his comment has caused some Lambs to have some concern for any HIFA future singles' performance on the charts. He said that he will give more individual song feedback once MC releases the tracklist. Do you think he's saying that the two chosen were singles for a reason or that the two are the only two radio friendly songs on the album? (Sunday 24 August 2025; 20:18)

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