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About Bill from the UK: I love Mariah more than you do. London Daydream Tour Attendee.

Leaving the spotlight for a while (114,316) by Bill from the UK Damn. Our girl’s gonna be in that spotlight for the next 200 years. (Wednesday 29 July 2026; 09:25) this is a reply to message 114,315

Leaving the spotlight for a while (114,315) by Bobby A from United States I believe MC won't leave the spotlight until two or more of the following happens: 1. successful album singles that are radio hits and land in the Hot 100 top 10 2. one more multi-platinum selling album 3. several Grammy wins 4. inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 5. one more critically acclaim cover similar to Without You 6. one more successful duet collaboration similar to One Sweet Day 7. finally completes her biographical project with Lee Daniels 8. a duet with Kelly Clarkson written with Diane Warren that is long overdue (Wednesday 29 July 2026; 02:09)

Leaving the spotlight for a while (114,312) by Bill from the UK I doubt she'd be doing concerts and Christmas shows if that was the case. (Tuesday 28 July 2026; 13:06) this is a reply to message 114,311

Leaving the spotlight for a while (114,311) by Zachariah from Croatia I think she just wants to be left alone. I know I would if I lost a mother and sister and being single with no support from a partner. I would be just that - "Leave me alone." (Tuesday 28 July 2026; 11:40)

Soulless (114,278) by Bill from the UK Gotta love those yass queens. If everything ends in tragedy, the blood's on their hands. (Thursday 23 July 2026; 14:32) this is a reply to message 114,277

Soulless (114,277) by Lighty from China I wrote on this board last year or even earlier that I suspected Mariah had Alzheimer's or something like that, and then some yass queen called me out questioning me "Are you a medic?" I wonder how they feel about Mariah's situation now. (Thursday 23 July 2026; 14:26)

More depth to the interesting video (114,267) by Bill from the UK I first noticed Mariah entered that statuesque and spaced out manner as far back as E=MC2, particularly around the I Stay In Love promo and in that video too. There was some footage of her in the studio and her hands were visibly shaking. In the video for ISIL as well, she doesn't appear to move much, except when she's walking away from the exploding car (which by the way seemed to have nothing to do with the plot other than "let's have the car explode"). I attributed it at the time to the miscarriage and her likely being on some sort of medication to deal with either the physical and/or emotional toll of that experience. Then she seemed like herself again during the pregnancy, Memoirs, MCIIY, and the beginning of the MIAM era with Triumphant. It seemed the catalyst was the arrival of Stella and the Nightmare Era. She's never been the same since. I suppose I have to admire the old brass for going out there and (ellipses), well, I can't call it singing nor performing. But I guess just going out there. But at what cost? (Wednesday 22 July 2026; 11:35) this is a reply to message 114,265

More depth to the interesting video (114,265) by T from USA She's been acting dependent on drugs (maybe opioids) since the fall in 2013. Because she was fine on American Idol, even showing up on time for the telecasts. All the tardiness and aloof behavior came after the fall, after being put on pain killers. I'm wondering if she's still on them and the dose now is uncontrollable. (Wednesday 22 July 2026; 03:28)

More depth to the interesting video (114,261) by Bill from the UK How dare you. That list is a record of genuine, bone fide reasons as to why Mariah occasionally has to lip sync a couple of lines during one of her show stopping performances. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 15:23) this is a reply to message 114,260

More depth to the interesting video (114,260) by Edward from USA Bill, I don't appreciate your sarcasm. We've just been informed that Packer not only murdered Patricia but also her sister Alison. This is horrifying news. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 13:28)

More depth to the interesting video (114,258) by Bill from the UK I've added "James Packer conspiring to murder her" to my list of excuses as to why Mariah can't move or sing anymore. In my view it's probably as simple as her battling this mystery neurodegenerative disorder, whilst at the same time mixing prescription medication for her bipolar disorder with alcohol. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 07:19) this is a reply to message 114,253

More depth to the interesting video (114,253) by T from USA Ok, now we're getting somewhere. I had never put the connection together between leaving James Packer and screwing him out of so much money and the NYE fiasco. It does make perfect sense. She fired back on "Caution" with some pretty stingy songs but maybe he got the last laugh and had her mom and sister killed on the same day. It's been reported he's into some shady things and maybe he knows a lot of dangerous people. I wonder if Mariah feels guilt about that relationship now and all the trauma it's caused thereafter. Maybe hence the medication to cope. Or maybe the people drugging her are part of the conspiracy. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 02:39)

Daydream 30 (114,247) by Bill from the UK I do my friend. Chains is one of my most favourite songs ever. I loved it since I first heard it in early 1995 and play it a few times a month ever since that day. Her "Don't Ask" album it stemmed from was great. (Monday 20 July 2026; 11:07) this is a reply to message 114,239

Daydream 30 (114,239) by Bobby A from United States I understand better now. Thank you for explaining. Your post made me think about the other female powerhouse singer, Lara Fabian. Also, today I found a maxi CD of Tina Arena's Chains with various remixes. Do you have a copy? (Sunday 19 July 2026; 22:44)

Daydream 30 (114,230) by Bill from the UK No really my dear friend as the instrumentation is synth and Mariah's voice is electronically enhanced. Here are some examples of what I would say are more traditional acapellas rather than just vocal stems. And of course. (Saturday 18 July 2026; 23:22) this is a reply to message 114,221

Daydream 30 (114,221) by Bobby A from United States Bill, can the Anytime You Need A Friend Boriqua Tribe Mix be exactly the type of acapella track you are talking about? (Saturday 18 July 2026; 01:18)

Daydream 30 - reflections (114,226) by Bill from the UK Okay so. I've had some time with the anniversary edition now and can post my thoughts properly. In terms of general ranking amongst her anniversary releases, Music Box is still, by far, the best. I would rank this as a respectable second. Brace yourself, it's a long read for anyone interested in what some anonymous loser on a Mariah forum thinks. Part 1 - The Remaster So the album has been remastered. My first listening experience was on my EarPods so I reserved judgement until I'd listened to it properly on my hi-fi and then my good headphones. Perhaps it is because I have listened to the album some 230,000 times since its release, but the remaster can be jarring at times. Fantasy seems somewhat murky now and is missing the bright vibrancy of the original. The low harmonies in the chorus being pushed forward in the mix, along with the bells being more prominent changes the overall feel of the record. Another noticeable change was with Looking In, and how the guitar was much more pronounced than the gentle background strums in the original. It is now almost in line with the lead vocal which is an odd choice. On the plus side, more vocal nuances are noticeable in tracks like Long Ago and Melt Away, but all told I prefer the original over the remaster. And this isn't me just stating the original because I've spent most of my life with it; the remaster of Rainbow is miles better than the trash output of the original album and is my absolute go-to when I play that album (always skipping Did I Do That of course). The Amazon intros were okay, but as Jamie said she seemed somewhat spaced out and lethargic in her recollections, didn't really offer any new tidbits or nuggets about the songs, and glossed over half the album by not addressing half of the tracks. So, it's not a "track by track" commentary, more a handful of 30 second soundbites about the main tracks. Would have been nice for the opening and closing statements on the album to be longer and reflect where she was in her life at that point, where her head was at, her career, what she was aiming to achieve, initial concepts versus the final output, how it's aged in her mind, etc., especially as it was recorded with the backdrop of her marriage collapsing. Part 2 - The Remixes So the big players are here as expected - Fantasy with ODB as well as the Def Club Mix (not a patch on Dreamlover but a close second), Always Be My Baby with Da Brat, and the Chucky Remix of One Sweet Day, Good to see something completely new and original with the Eric Kupper mix of Underneath the Stars. Part 3 - The B-sides and Demos It's a shame there was no surprises like Music Box's Workin' Hard and My Prayer. Instead we have One Night and Slipping Away from The Rarities and nothing else. The acapellas I've already written about, though good to hear an extra 30 seconds of ad libbing that was previously hidden. The writing session demos are excellent, and the real highlight of the project. Would have been absolutely amazing to have this for every track. Part 4 - The Live Tracks Here's where I have a mild annoyance. I'm not sure why the MSG concert is a vinyl-exclusive. No reason why it couldn't form part of the digital release. I understand the CD cutting some tracks out to not seep into a third disc, but the digital album can be limitless, so that's a real shame to not have such a fantastic concert released to stream and download. The tracks selected for the digital release (Fantasy and OSD from MSG) were both previously released on singles at the time, as was Forever from Tokyo Dome, and later Underneath the Stats from Tokyo on The Rarities. The real keepers though are Open Arms and ABMB from Rotterdam Ahoy. Fantastic recordings and vocals, but it's annoyed me that the full concert is professionally available to be released (it was filmed too), but remains locked up. I understand keeping Daydream tracks on the anniversary edition, but she did some incredible versions of her other songs during that tour that ought to be put out there. So yes. Overall I am happy and grateful to see such a wonderful album get the anniversary treatment, but a few marks were missed when compared against Music Box. I am now hungry for the debut and Emotions to not be ignored and get some treatment very soon (35th/40th) as I have no doubt, especially with the debut, there is a wealth of material to unearth and celebrate. (Saturday 18 July 2026; 13:23)

Daydream 30 (114,207) by Bill from the UK I agree with you on the acapella tracks, especially as they have all simply been vocal stem tracks for these anniversary albums rather than actual acapellas. It seems everyone thinks "no music = acapella", when the original and true definition of an acapella does involve some instrumentation. Usually finger snaps, light keyboards/percussion, and the vocals holding up the main body. One Sweet Day had real acapellas on the single, the UTS "sweet acapella" is also a proper one. Another famous non-Mariah song would be Billy Joel's Longest Time. (Friday 17 July 2026; 12:38) this is a reply to message 114,203

Daydream 30 (114,203) by Jamie from UK Underneath The Stars Eric Kupper mix is my favourite. I was hoping for a couple more unheard songs but the live songs from Rotterdam are great. She defo could have included some London ones for Bill and I to reminisce. I'm not over keen on acappella tracks as a whole if I'm honest but it's great to hear her voice on the writing sessions. (Friday 17 July 2026; 09:17)

Daydream 30 (114,204) by Bill from the UK Agree, the tracklist looks great though it's a shame to not see the Rotterdam Hero and Emotions included as they were epic, especially Hero where she took the whole bridge to another level and her stratospheric belts. The Underneath the Stars remix sounds good, I was always a fan of Eric Kupper mixes in the 90s, didn't know he was still knocking around. I am really really intrigued with the writing sessions, especially with it featuring Walter and Babyface. (Friday 17 July 2026; 09:42) this is a reply to message 114,199

Daydream 30 (114,199) by Bobby A from United States The tracklist is worth it. It is like we are getting a brand new Daydream album. (Thursday 16 July 2026; 19:56)

Daydream 30 (114,185) by Bill from the UK One Sweet Day was only a massive hit in the US. Everywhere else it was just a top ten that came and went like every other song. It meant Open Arms could be released everywhere else whilst OSD was still dragging its heels at Number One in the US. Jagged Little Pill was massive everywhere, Alanis was a fresh new talent unlike anything else at that time. She deserved to win. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 17:17) this is a reply to message 114,183

Daydream 30 (114,183) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, but MC was the ultimate female star and singer in 95/96. Her hits were played nonstop on the radio even here in Germany. The same with the videos on MTV. Sure Alanis had "Ironic" but compared to Daydream and "One sweet day" it was just a shame that Mariah didn't win at least one Grammy. It was complete unfair and I understand that she was shocked back then on her second peak of her career and fame (after Music Box). There was Mariah mania and no Grammy. On a funny side note: I didn't like Alanis and her music in 96. Because she was the complete opposite from Mariah, musicwise and everything. Lol. Nowadays it's still not "my" music but I like her. Compared to today's music I can enjoy Alanis. I liked her gig during the WorldCup. And I hope England wins today. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 14:22)

Daydream 30 (114,173) by Bill from the UK To be fair nothing was going to stand in the way of Jagged Little Pill. That album was absolutely incredible. But, MC definitely should have took home some awards in the other categories she was nominated in. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 01:10) this is a reply to message 114,171

Daydream 30 (114,171) by Bobby A from United States The excitement about Daydream 30 had me thinking today, why was MC so disappointed about her Grammys loses in 1996? MC probably felt that Daydream was her best album of her career at that point. She recorded the greatest pop songs of her career at that time with Fantasy, One Sweet Day, and Always Be My Baby. However, the whole album was overlooked by the Grammys. Why? There are reasons why MC's Daydream and India Aire's Acoustic Soul were both overlooked by the Grammys in 1996 and 2002 that should be discussed. Both are unique female singers who sound and compose like no other female artists. (Wednesday 15 July 2026; 00:14)

Whitney vs MC (114,164) by Bill from the UK Indeed. I saw some video of her in a supermarket and she was clearly on something. Either high as a kite or severely impacted by some disease that renders her unable to freely move. It's like she has Parkinson's or is in a state of withdrawal or something. Lord knows what is going on with her, but it is so worrying. (Tuesday 14 July 2026; 15:22) this is a reply to message 114,162

Whitney vs MC (114,162) by Sasha from Nomansland Who says Mariah isn't a drug addict, an alcoholic, or hooked on medication? We've witnessed several incidents in recent years where her behavior suggested she was likely under the influence, and you can't just blame it all on her bipolar disorder. She was bipolar for years without anyone knowing and it didn't show. Perhaps she's currently managing to hide her addictions and keep them somewhat under control. I don't think her behavior on stage in recent years has been any more acceptable or classy than Whitney Houston's. The difference is that Whitney was openly a junkie, whereas Mariah is just good at keeps it hidden. For now. (Tuesday 14 July 2026; 14:55)

Whitney vs MC (114,163) by Bill from the UK Great post Eddie. (Tuesday 14 July 2026; 15:20) this is a reply to message 114,156

Whitney vs MC (114,156) by Edward from USA Perception matters, my dear, especially when it comes to being taken seriously as an artist. Whitney was always Whitney. At her peak, she was phenomenal, and at her lowest, she never relied on smoke and mirrors to convince people she could still sing the way she once did. Everyone knew her voice had declined, but she still got on stage and sang. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't, but people respected the honesty. She also remained grounded. Even during the darkest periods of her life, she came across as authentic and self aware. She could sit down for an interview, have an intelligent conversation, laugh at herself, and connect with people. That authenticity went a long way in shaping how the public perceived her. In my opinion, Mariah is actually the superior overall vocalist. Her range, agility, musicality, and songwriting place her in a league of her own. But somewhere along the way, as Britney once said, she started believing her own hype, and everything went downhill from there. The biggest issue isn't even the vocal decline itself. It happens to every great singer eventually. Aretha's voice was basically shot by the time she passed. The difference is how Mariah chose to handle it. She leaned more and more into heavy lipping, to the point where entire concerts often feel more choreographed around playback cues than live singing. There's a huge difference between using backing tracks for a difficult climax or to protect your voice and essentially lipping through 80% of a concert. Whitney was booed in Australia and criticized elsewhere because people could hear that her voice wasn't what it once was. Some fans even walked out. But she still stood there and sang. She didn't try to convince the audience they were hearing something they weren't. Whether people enjoyed the performance or not, there was an honesty to it that earned respect. People also forget that Whitney remained remarkably consistent for nearly two decades. Even on "Just Whitney", released in 2002, she still sounded very good considering everything she was dealing with. Mariah's vocal consistency, on the other hand, began to decline much earlier, only about seven years into her career. She could still blow and make great albums like "Glitter", but reproducing that level of singing live became increasingly difficult, and that's what stayed in people's minds. Then there's the performance aspect. Whitney remained a natural entertainer almost until the end. Mariah, by contrast, has become increasingly limited on stage over the past decade. Whether it's because of physical limitations, high heels, or simply her bipolar condition, she often appears stiff and overly cautious, which only reinforces the perception that everything is carefully controlled. So yes, I still believe Mariah is the greater overall artist. But I also think she bears the responsibility for the way she's perceived today. It's not just because her voice changed. It's because of the image she cultivated, the reliance on heavy lipping, and the over the top diva persona that eventually ended up lifting her feet from solid ground and devouring her. Legacy isn't built solely on vocal ability, chart records, or awards. It's also built on credibility, authenticity, and the impression you leave on people. That's why artists like Whitney, Barbra Streisand, and Celine Dion continue to command a certain level of universal respect. Their accomplishments matter, but so does the way they've carried themselves. Mariah's legacy is extraordinary, and nothing can erase what she's accomplished. But perception matters. It's what people remember when your name comes up in conversation. Sadly, even many of her longtime fans who once proudly wore her name on their heads now prefer to keep it to themselves. I don't think that's because we've stopped loving her. It's because, over the years, she's made it increasingly difficult for us to defend her, people can't seem to separate the legendary artist from the diva persona she's keeps holding on to. She really thinks the diva persona is killing it, and she's actually right about it. (Monday 13 July 2026; 17:16)

I could never forget about Daydream (114,149) by Bill from the UK I hope the album gets a high-res remaster, as it's her only Sony album (not including Unplugged) to have not received that treatment. It should obviously have the Chick album on it with Mariah's vocals, some select remixes, some more unearthed b-sides as I'm sure there's more than what appeared on The Rarities, and to top it all off, the audio of the London leg of the Daydream Tour, for which I was an attendee. (Monday 13 July 2026; 08:07) this is a reply to message 114,144

I could never forget about Daydream (114,144) by Bobby A from United States What could MC possibly have in store for Daydream 30? Are there more leftover tracks that were not chosen for the album? (Monday 13 July 2026; 00:28)

HQ album artwork (114,148) by Bill from the UK Try fanart.tv or album art exchange. I uploaded all MC's single covers to the latter that I spent hours painstakingly correcting and perfecting in Photoshop. (Monday 13 July 2026; 07:25) this is a reply to message 114,127

HQ album artwork (114,127) by Loverboy23 from United States Does anyone know where I can find high quality album artwork for Mariah? I've uploaded my music to a new laptop and none of the files carried over the artwork. iTunes does populate some correctly but totally misses the mark on others. Google images is a joke now so that's no help. I remember coming across a site that had press releases and pictures of Mariah broken down by year but my searches come up with nothing. Thank you in advance. (Saturday 11 July 2026; 20:04)

The greatest female artist of all time snub (114,125) by Bill from the UK Yes I agree. Mariah was an astonishingly good singer for the first five or so years of her career, but that was it. She's been a good songwriter for longer, but has stayed to one genre and often one subject matter. Her biggest hits lean heavily on sampled material. Her albums are great, but formulaic and not groundbreaking. This is why I think I will always say her debut era was the best. Her voice was the fullest, purest, and best it ever sounded. Her live performances were jaw-droppingly good. Her album, so far the only one in her career, was 100% original material. Her compositions with Margulies were all unique, and different in their style, arrangement, production, and sonically too. Her look was natural, original, and effortlessly flawless. We had a vision of love. And it was all that she turned out to be. (Friday 10 July 2026; 20:12) this is a reply to message 114,124

The greatest female artist of all time snub (114,124) by Lee from UK I agree - there was something about Mariah's voice between 1990 and 1994 which just sounded mature, especially in those songs you mentioned; she sounds like a much older singer - in a good way - than someone in her 20s. I know it has a lot do with her style of singing then compared to now. I have said it here before and it's worth repeating. Early in her career, Mariah's voice was full, her vowel sounds carried depth and power. Her more recent vocals have lacked this depth with her vowels sounding scratchy. Her singing voice is more like her speaking voice now as you can hear her accent in her singing. Back in the day, Mariah's singing voice was worlds apart from her speaking voice. I couldn't believe it when I heard Mariah speaking in an interveiw for the first time; how does this monotone low voice produce such range and clarity. (Friday 10 July 2026; 16:25)

MC's best bridge (114,114) by Bill from the UK Do you even realise The sorrow I have inside Every day of my life Do you know the way it feels When all you have just dies I try and try To deny that I need you But still you remain on my mind And, of course: I've realised a dream And I visualised The love that came to be Feel so alive I'm so thankful that I've received The answer that heaven Has sent down to me (Tuesday 7 July 2026; 19:47) this is a reply to message 114,110

MC's best bridge (114,110) by MusicfanJ from Germany One of the best for sure. Here's another favourite: And I will breathe for you each day Comfort you through all the pain Gently kiss your fears away, mmm You can turn to me and cry Always understand that I Give you all I am inside (Tuesday 7 July 2026; 14:24)

MC's best bridge (114,090) by Bill from the UK I once was lost but now I'm found I got my feet on solid ground Thank you Lord If you believe within your soul Just hold on tight and don't let go You can make it Make it happen (Friday 3 July 2026; 17:19) this is a reply to message 114,084

MC's best bridge (114,084) by Bobby A from United States I have to say Crybaby has to be MC's best written bridge ever. What do you think? I know there are four other MC songs that would land in the top 5 of her best bridge section ever. (Friday 3 July 2026; 01:48)

It's a wrap (114,019) by Bill from the UK Me too. I've found some peace living in my 90s bubble and enjoying her performances, interviews, albums, and remixes from that decade. So glad I was there at the time and witnessed it all first hand, and I'll be eternally grateful that I attended the Daydream Tour's London concert. I still get a pang when I watch her interview on This Morning in the UK, where she said "I would never lip sync." Oh Mariah. (Friday 19 June 2026; 15:35) this is a reply to message 114,018

It's a wrap (114,018) by Jamie from UK Yes watching her early interviews she's all about the music. Now all she really cares about is how she looks, some of which will have affected her voice indirectly and directly. She once said she wasn't all about the glitz and glamour. Now that's all she's about. It's a real shame she went this way, but she only has herself to blame. It was cute at first but eventually it's overtaken the music and even her personality. She will never be like she was but it would be nice for her to still be humble and connected. I used to follow Mariah to hotels just to get a glimpse of her, I couldn't wait to see her on TV or in concerts, I'd constantly be chasing down memorabilia. It's a sad day when I'm clinging onto the old Mariah and the pre 2016 Mariah as I currently feel disconnected from who she is right now. It makes me sad to feel this way. (Friday 19 June 2026; 14:21)

Article: Mariah Carey doesn't show up for longtime collaborator (114,001) by Bill from the UK The Walter collab list does the rounds almost as much as my list of excuses I post every so often lol. (Tuesday 16 June 2026; 16:40) this is a reply to message 114,000

Article: Mariah Carey doesn't show up for longtime collaborator (114,000) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I always get sad when an idiot who doesn't know what he's talking about writes nonsenses like "Who are the other superstars that Walter had success with?" OK, here we go again: - Barbra Streisand - Celine Dion - Destiny's Child - Michael Bolton - Kenny G - Daryl Hall - Luther Vandross - New Kids on the Block - Dusty Springfield - All-4-One - Tina Arena - Gary Barlow - Babyface - Paul Anka - Savage Garden - Marc Anthony - Ricky Martin - Lara Fabian - Christina Aguilera - Josh Groban - Lionel Richie - Jessica Simpson - Earth, Wind & Fire - Leona Lewis - Brian McKnight - Idina Menzel - Neil Diamond (Tuesday 16 June 2026; 14:32)

It's a wrap (113,988) by Bill from the UK I did see that my friend, and like every time I see her and JD in that damn studio together I inwardly sigh because she's once again staying in the same gear she's been in since Butterfly. At this point I'm wishing they are there to close that blessed studio down once and for all. (Monday 15 June 2026; 14:51) this is a reply to message 113,978

It's a wrap (113,978) by Bobby A from United States Bill, I don't feel MC is ready to just be a songwriter for Ariana or another artist. Did you see that she went back into the studio with JD and Bryan-Michael Cox yesterday? MC17 just might be in our hands next year. (Sunday 14 June 2026; 21:45)

It's a wrap (113,969) by Bill from the UK I can't even begin to imagine how she must feel having to lip sync everything, and spend literal years in a studio to make an album that vocally wasn't good at all, when 30 years ago she could sing effortlessly, and brought the house down with her performances. The reality is her voice is completely damaged beyond repair. At this point, it doesn't even matter if the reason is alcohol, medication, improper care, nodules, over singing etc. Her gift has gone and whether that was down to her arrogantly squandering it, or for reasons beyond her control I don't think we will ever know. But keeping up this charade must psychologically take its toll. That is why I have always said it would be better that she admits defeat, gracefully bows out, and spends her remaining years writing. Imagine her writing an entire album for Ariana? It would be Ariana's dream, and MC could live vicariously through someone that can sing as well as she once could. (Sunday 14 June 2026; 07:39) this is a reply to message 113,966

It's a wrap (113,966) by Lara from Middle East Her voice is seriously damaged from all these years, which is somehow expected. And her writing skills are nowhere where they're used to be, and that is probably from her medication literally blocking her brain. Most bipolar artists get creative during (hypo)mania episodes and the medication work on blocking those (among with the depressive ones). Mariah knows it but can't do anything about it, I guess that explains the lack of energy we see. Don't expect anything more from her, at this point I don't know if she's still enjoying making music with all her limitations. (Sunday 14 June 2026; 00:21)

Lead The Way (113,862) by Bill from the UK On top of that, J.Lo/Tommy also gazumped Mariah with the Ja Rule feature on the "I'm Real" remix, which is very clearly an attempt to one up Mariah and Ja Rule's "If We". Ja Rule even went on record saying Tommy called him and got him to go on J.Lo's track as he feared If We would be a big hit if not. It's one of the best tracks on the album, so I wonder if it was intended to be released, but after I'm Real beat them to it, they opted for Don't Stop instead? Who knows. The whole era was a mess but at least we can look back and see it for what it truly was. It's a brilliant album with some of her best vocals and collabs of her career. (Monday 25 May 2026; 12:41) this is a reply to message 113,860

Lead The Way (113,860) by Lainsky from Philippines On top of my head, she could be unconsciously pushing for the singles in this album to be better than her Columbia releases, as her first for Virgin Records. It is an almost perfect album with those amazing singles, especially if the original Loverboy was not stolen. If there had been no breakdown, no Tommy sabotage, and no 9/11, and then this song had been released as an official single, who knows how it would have performed? It could have done better than We Belong Together. And Glitter could be a hit. (Monday 25 May 2026; 05:16)

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