Messageboard | The Mariah Carey Archives

Only registrated members can post messages. Registration is free.

Here For It All / hidden vocals / background layers (111,669) by Billy from Greece

Next level artistry.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 16:42)

The Era of Mi: Emancipation 3 (111,668) by T from USA

Now this would've been a concept if all these things aligned:
1. Mi
2. Play This Song (ft. Anderson .Paak)
3. Type Dangerous
4. Sugar Sweet
5. In Your Feelings
6. Nothing Is Impossible
7. Confetti & Champaign (ft. Sza)
8. I Wont Allow It (ft. Bruno Mars)
9. You're Mine
10. Make It Look Good
11. The Art Of Letting Go
12. My Love
13. Jesus I Do (ft. The Clark Sisters)
14. Here For It All
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 16:05)

"It's one of his classics" (111,667) by T from USA

She was talking about the cover song that was supposed to be HFIA, she wanted to keep some of his vocals on it but didn't get permission. So instead she covered the next best guy, Paul McCartney and also wanted him on the song in some capacity but he wasn't available. My only gripe with these people not fulfilling her creative vision is that if it were Beyonce I'm sure they would all say yes. Anyway, I'm glad we got a solo My Love because it fits in line with all her other white guy covers from those decades. I don't know if I would want her Butterfly Lounge voice on an MJ classic. My Love sounds really good.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 16:01)


this is a reply to message		111,665

Here For It All lyrics (111,666) by Dove from United States

That's what I think too.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 15:11)


this is a reply to message		111,664

"It's one of his classics" (111,665) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia

Mariah explained on Watch What Happens Live that she and Michael Jackson had collaborated on a song and Mariah said "it's one of his classics". Why can't Andy asked her back "Which song?" Didn't they learn the art of follow up questions anywhere from their career of hosting or doing interviews. Sigh.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 14:55)

Here For It All lyrics (111,664) by Lambi from USA

I've tried to decipher it and now I've arrived at thinking some of these are Patricia's words to her, Mariah just flipped the POV and turned it into an ode for her babies so they have something to heal with when Mariah's time come. It's also maybe healing for Mariah hearing her mother's own words. I think this is why she sheds a tear every time it's played on interviews.

"Just whisper something softly to the wind you want Mariah to hear" could've been "Just whisper something softly to the wind you want Patricia to hear" I know this has something to do with Pat because it's a direct reference of "They Called The Wind Maria" [sic] which is where her mom got her name.

The next line, "Just stay with me a while and helped me laugh through the tears til I'm gone" is probably what Pat told Mariah during the last week of her life.

Red carpet in Cannes sent me to the film festival and it's literally just Lenny and Lee near her. Maybe they were comforting her while grieving or that line could totally just be something Mariah thought sounded catchy and well-fitting for the chorus.

Anyway, I really love this ballad. Mariah finally took us back. It feels classic.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 14:26)


this is a reply to message		111,650

Article: Mariah Carey says music video coming for Sugar Sweet (111,663) by BFF from United States

I'm not sure I trust this article. It's from the Jamaica Observer, and I think Mariah would have talked about the video in one of her interviews if it was coming.

I'm confused by the release of a video for "Play This Song" and the performance on Jimmy Fallon. Is it an official single? Are they sending it to radio for airplay?
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 13:20)


this is a reply to message		111,651

HFIA remix album (111,662) by Lambi from USA

Fun concept. I hear SZA in Mi, as well as Ariana Grande. It's the type of song she'd do. I Wont Allow It with Bey would also slap. It sounds like it has the same beats per minute as Cuff It. Paul McCartney is obviously the perfect choice for My Love. I hear Toni Braxton for Nothing Is Impossible. If Aretha was alive, she'd be perfect for In Your Feelings. So we'll give it to J-Hud.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 13:15)


this is a reply to message		111,656

Baby this is Keke Palmer (111,661) by Dove from United States

I just watched her interview with Keke Palmer and really enjoyed it. People in the comments were saying they should book her in the evenings so she's not so tired and I agree. Still, it was a great interview. It's one of my favorites from this album cycle.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 13:11)

I Won't Allow It (111,660) by Lambi from USA

IWAI is part 2 of YDKWTD. I love how real Mariah is. "He can just be in his own world" is nothing but the truth. Short, honest, and classy. She kept it real without being messy. Yet still very considerate about what she puts out to the media regarding her kids' father. She basically said, "If we keep talking about him, I'm going to end up saying something I shouldn't, so let's just not."

Nick is unbearably selfish. It really does take a narcissist to frame it as "all love" in interviews. There's no real co-parenting going on. He pops in and out, at best. There's simply no way to be emotionally or physically present for 12 children living in different homes and give each one the stable life they deserve.

Narcs thrive off the image of being the fun, loving parent while living reckless, chaotic lives and not caring who gets hurt in the process. Mariah not only raised her kids well, but she was smart enough to separate herself from his dysfunction and not let his degeneracy taint her wholesome image.

He can virtue signal all he wants and keep performing the "at the end of the day, it's all love" talk, but the kids will become adults one day and eventually see it for what it is. They'll realize just how much of a selfish piece of sh*t their father truly is.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 12:55)


this is a reply to message		111,655

I Won't Allow It (111,659) by MusicfanJ from Germany

He can be lucky to be tolerated. That selfish clown who really brought the drama is only embarassing. "Poor" kids with such a father. A divorce can happen to everybody, but this man is truly a narcissist, no woman with a brain and self-respect could endure him. I hope Mariah stays away from him as far as possible. I can imagine what she now really thinks of him. So it's better not talk about it with the media.

(Thursday 2 October 2025; 12:39)


this is a reply to message		111,655

Help please (HFIA booklet) (111,658) by Randy from USA

My iTunes on my phone didn't download a booklet. This is the first MC album I didn't buy a CD for. I threw all my CDs out when I moved and the shelf system as well. I've scoured the four corners of the internet and cannot find a pdf or clear pictures of the booklet that accompanies the album. Anyone help me out email me at randyalexander@hotmail.com. I really want to read the credits and the thank you's.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 12:24)

Article: Mariah Carey says music video coming for Sugar Sweet (111,657) by Lara from Middle East

The issue is that she has 2 people on this track which makes it hard to join them for a video and can explain the delay. Cardi B just released a song with Kehlani and dropped the video. Just the 2 girls in pyjama's, and it seems the song is doing well on charts. Sugar Sweet is very radio and TikTok friendly, it has potential but needs exposure, that's why she brought 2 persons on it to widen as much as possible its reach. Now let's cross our fingers. I have a feeling her kids have an appearance on it dancing.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 05:44)

HFIA remix album (111,656) by Haiji from United States

If she or the label decided on taking the Angel's Advocate route but actually release a remix album, this is what I'd want it look and sound like. Each song would be remixed in vain of how My All/Stay Awhile was mixed, sampled with an older track, completely reworked. Keeping the 70s groove, soul and funk with each track.

1. Mi (feat. SZA)
2. Play This Song (feat. Silk Sonic)
3. Type Dangerous (feat. Eric B & Rakim)
4. Sugar Sweet (feat. Rema)
5. In Your Feelings (feat. Lucky Daye)
6. Nothing Is Impossible (feat. Miles Canton)
7. Confetti & Champagne (feat. Brandy)
8. I Won't Allow It (feat. Beyoncé)
9. My Love (feat. Paul McCartney)
10. Jesus I Do/You Brought The Sunshine (feat. The Clark Sisters)
11. Here For It All (Disco Revival Mix feat. Purple Disco Machine)

What are your thoughts?
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 05:39)

I Won't Allow It (111,655) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Something must have recently gone down between Nick and Mariah because Mariah flatly refused to talk about co-parenting with Nick and honestly I don't blame her because he brings the drama, six baby mamas. But I wonder what happened because even post divorce they were amicable for the kids and now it's like she just tolerates him. Makes sense he has gotten progressively more annoying and her kids are now a bit older so she probably doesn't feel the need to put on a show with Nick.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 03:57)


this is a reply to message		111,652

I Won't Allow It (111,654) by T from USA

Featuring Bruno Mars.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 03:30)


this is a reply to message		111,652

Article: Mariah Carey says music video coming for Sugar Sweet (111,653) by T from USA

Maybe this was done during the time they did the lyric video because she says they're filming a little thing. Probably a video was in the cards but one of the artists decided she did not have the time of day to contribute. That's what I heard.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 03:29)

I Won't Allow It (111,652) by Bobby A from United States

MC is really having fun in this song. I can see Post Malone or Jack Harlow rapping a few bars on this bop. Nick didn't know what he wanted to do towards the end of their marriage. Now MC won't allow his narcissistic ways. IWAI will be the next single in January. Gamma probably will wait and drop it in January for ice skating season.

(Thursday 2 October 2025; 02:59)

Article: Mariah Carey says music video coming for Sugar Sweet (111,651) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Girl just let it die with no goodbyes. Instead focus on "Mi" with a SIO-ish video. Or do "In Your Feelings" or even "I won't allow it". If you've still not coordinated everyone's schedule to film the video there's no way it will be done soon. We have a tight deadline because even Mariah can't compete with Christmas-riah.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 02:36)

Here For It All lyrics (111,650) by Bobby A from United States

I think MC wrote HFIA while taking care of Patricia. They reconnected and caused MC to reflect on her during her last months. The glory was how Patricia supported MC early on during her career. The shakes were how MC felt about her mother during the her breakdown. The withdrawals are how MC felt when she disconnected herself from her mother.

(Thursday 2 October 2025; 02:24)


this is a reply to message		111,648

Sugar Sweet at Pop (111,649) by T from USA

Sugar Sweet is still growing at Urban radio and is currently the #14 song on that format. Could even go top ten at that radio format. So I wonder why Pop radio hasn't started playing the solo version? That would be so good to get more impressions for the song.
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 00:29)

Here For It All lyrics (111,648) by Dav from Ireland

Is Here For It All about her mother? Being with her and reconnecting as she was dying? Or am I way off?
(Thursday 2 October 2025; 00:06)

Daydream (111,647) by Stacey from USA

For sure, it was released on different days in different countries. I guess the overall point is we may get an extra surprise this Christmas. I don't see Mariah completely ignoring Daydream turning 30. She isn't shying away from talking about SUD and you all know if Mariah doesn't want to talk about something, she doesn't talk about it. Something is up and I am totally here for it.

(Wednesday 1 October 2025; 18:45)


this is a reply to message		111,645

Someone's Ugly Daughter (111,646) by Dove from United States

I think those of us who were going to buy the album already did. After Taylor's comes out next week, that's going to dominate the charts for a while. This was our week. It's predicted to debut at #4 on Billboard 200, I heard that's pretty good for a legacy artist.
(Wednesday 1 October 2025; 16:30)


this is a reply to message		111,642

Daydream (111,645) by Lighty from China

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


this is a reply to message		111,636

MORE MESSAGES