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Deluxe coming? (112,989) by Shezz from Pk

Haha I'm so sorry Edward.

Please chime in. Bobby A is usually the one with all the news and research so I just wanted him to corroborate. Please Celine away (I never saw that as a bad thing

). We love everybody.

(Tuesday 13 January 2026; 03:43)


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Deluxe coming? (112,988) by Lainsky from Philippines

If MC and her team are planning to release a deluxe edition, they should have already released a new single to promote it. Otherwise, it may be a surprise.

And if they release a new song, I hope they are also planning to release "My Love". It could be a potential hit in the UK, and yes, I associated it with Paul McCartney, that's why I assumed that.

Her cover songs sound like her own songs. Again, I wish they would. HFIA is such a nice album, and would be nicer with a deluxe release. Just saying.

(Tuesday 13 January 2026; 02:32)


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Deluxe coming? (112,987) by Bobby A from United States

Shezz just asked me to chime in because he knows I am the prediction queen and that has always been my area of expertise on the board. Lol. We all value your comments on the board. What have you heard in New York? Give us some tea.

(Tuesday 13 January 2026; 02:17)


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Deluxe coming? (112,986) by Bobby A from United States

Shezz, I believe the HFIA deluxe is coming soon because MC likes for people on her team to tease or comment about her upcoming albums. Didn't Kristofer Buckle tease about Caution on his Instagram page when it was about to drop? February would be perfect for MC to drop a IYF remix or a new song with Sza to promote the deluxe. I feel big things are on the way next month.

(Tuesday 13 January 2026; 01:09)


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Channeled message (112,985) by Dove from United States

What makes a song good is that it makes you feel something. Sometimes I think about how Mariah's voice is not as majestic as what it once was and it makes me feel a little bit sad. Before, she could make me feel something with just her voice alone.

But then I think about people who don't have the most impressive voices who are still able to make us feel something. Taylor Swift comes to mind. (Britney too although what she makes me feel is different. Her songs make me feel young, fun, and carefree.)

Mariah is still a a good singer. I think she needs to dig deep and write songs that are more than superficial right now. (Although, fun/superficial songs have their place too.)

I feel like collectively people are experiencing a huge shift and we're going through a portal. Mariah is anointed. She needs to tap in. The world needs her voice. Mariah please tap in (to source) and deliver us messages that will help us make it through what we're about to go through.

Release them digitally for free as they come as charity to the world. When you have 10 songs, release them on an album. Eventually your descendants will be compensated for your contribution.

Sometimes messages come through me. That one was for Mariah. I do apologize for making anybody feel uncomfortable who doesn't believe in this stuff but I felt a strong urge to share it here. We (here) are connected to Mariah on the ether.

I'm about to go complete offline before the New Year (Spring equinox) and I probably won't be coming on here in a very long while but I wish the best for everyone and hope to see you all on the other side of this. I love you guys.

(Tuesday 13 January 2026; 00:52)

Deep cuts album (112,984) by MusicfanJ from Germany

"When I listen to the album, it feels like Mariah's most 'adult' album despite it coming so early in her career." I absolutely agree. The album always seemed so grown-up and classy. I love that.

It's still one of her best records. Always in the shadow from Music Box, but such an outstanding work by such a young Mariah, which makes it even more considerable. The melodies and lyrics, pure poetic art.
(Monday 12 January 2026; 18:19)


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Deluxe coming? (112,983) by Edward from USA

I want to chime in, but since you specifically called on Bobby A and I'm answering instead, am I about to get the Céline treatment on the Chapter MCArchives message board of your memoirs? I just want to be prepared.
(Monday 12 January 2026; 17:12)


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Deep cuts album (112,982) by BFF from United States

I think "Emotions" could definitely be considered a deep cuts album. It was a lot less successful than the debut, and people tend to forget about it. It also represents a unique period in Mariah's career (1991-93) - a period of greater creative control *before* the marriage to Tommy, the development of her working relationship with David Cole, great vocals, her image was simple and mature. When I listen to the album, it feels like Mariah's most "adult" album despite it coming so early in her career.
(Monday 12 January 2026; 15:31)


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Deluxe coming? (112,981) by Shezz from Pk

Apparently Mariah's photographer Dennis Leupold teased HFIA deluxe and then deleted it. I somehow can't link the screen grabs here but it's on X and Instagram.

He posted some pics of her in a pink dress that were in the album sleeve I think, looked very familiar.

Here's hoping we get a few new songs or good high profile remixes so it gets a good boost that it deserves. And Paul McCartney on My Love.

Robert Anthony?

(Monday 12 January 2026; 15:24)

Deep cuts album (112,980) by Edward from USA

I went through all of her albums and, in my opinion, almost every one of them has about three real deep cuts. For Butterfly, which is my favorite album, my picks are "The Roof", "Fourth of July", and "Outside".
(Monday 12 January 2026; 04:19)


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Deep cuts album (112,979) by Bobby A from United States

Someone on TikTok commented on an user's video about Faded being a deep cut. That's true. However, the commenter said the whole MIAM album has "damn near deep cuts" on the album. Do you agree? What other MC album would be considered a deep cuts album? Emotions? Caution?

(Sunday 11 January 2026; 18:42)

In Your Feelings feat. Bruno Mars (112,978) by Edward from USA

I think "I Just Might" is great, and he sings it effortlessly, but I don't really see Bruno collaborating with Mariah for a full whisper fest. I think Bruno likes to go all out at some point, even if a song starts restrained, there's usually a moment where he opens up vocally or emotionally.

I think with Mariah, especially over the last 12 years or so, as she's dealt with loss of vocal control, her music has felt more tightly controlled. It's still good, but you can hear how meticulously it's put together. Other than "Jesus I Do", which I love and feel like she almost goes there at one point, most of her recent stuff feels very curated.

I don't think Bruno really works like that. I think the closest Mariah will get to working with him is by proxy through her collaboration with Anderson .Paak. Bruno doesn't have a huge powerhouse voice, but he hits with punch and release, while Mariah would likely want to record her vocals more in isolation, which just wouldn't feel that organic to me.

(Sunday 11 January 2026; 01:56)


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Anderson .Paak influence (112,977) by Bobby A from United States

It's amazing how Anderson .Paak's melodies and vocal harmonies are so recognizable in IYF and the new Bruno Mars' song I Just Might. Although Anderson .Paak did not write IJM, you can tell Bruno Mars was influenced by the one album he made with him.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 22:39)

Rarities 2 (112,976) by Edward from USA

She supposed to release "Someone's Ugly Daughter" this year.
(Saturday 10 January 2026; 16:57)


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In Your Feelings feat. Bruno Mars (112,975) by Bobby A from United States

Bruno's new song, I Just Might, is so good. He reminds me of the male MC for his vocal skills, songwriting ability, and his business savvy. I love February album releases. We need a MC and Bruno collaboration this year. It is long overdue.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 15:40)


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Rarities 2 (112,974) by Bobby A from United States

It would be a great business decision to combine The Rarities 2 with Somebody's Ugly's Daughter. Maybe a double vinyl release would drive sales even more. Does MC only have left about 10 previously unreleased tracks from 1990-2014? Also, she could include some of her best live tv performances from award and late night talk shows. 2026 is going to be interesting to see what she releases.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 15:33)


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Rarities 2 (112,973) by MusicfanJ from Germany

That would be wonderful. I so need another Rarities by Mariah.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 10:43)


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Confetti & Champagne (112,972) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I think it's the only song that sounds like it could be on the MOAIA album. It has grown on me. I like the cheers, cheers, cheers.

But I still prefer NII as a single. Will there be another single? I fear there won't be another.
(Saturday 10 January 2026; 10:41)


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Rarities 2 (112,971) by TJ from Norway

That would be so nice. I would love to hear the other version of All in Your Mind. Let's hope there's a bonus disk with Someone's Ugly Daughter.
(Saturday 10 January 2026; 07:05)


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Make it look good (112,970) by TJ from Norway

I barely listen to anything she has released after 2007, except #Beautiful. Most of her latest projects are just her trying to recreate her former success, and I find it boring. I stick to her older albums. They are pure perfection.
(Saturday 10 January 2026; 07:01)


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Rarities 2 (112,969) by Giovanni from USA

I heard that Mariah may be planning on releasing a part 2 of The Rarities this year or in 2027? If so I would be happy about that.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 02:37)

Make it look good (112,968) by Giovanni from USA

Does anyone still give MILG a listen? One of Mariah's best recordings and deserved more recognition and success. I wish there was a behind the scenes of Mariah in the studio recording the song and I would like to ask her does she ever sing this song in her home.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 02:31)

In Your Feelings feat. Bruno Mars (112,967) by Lainsky from Philippines

Since her recent performance of this song is gaining airplay, I hope she officially releases it as a single. I saw someone mention that it might seem desperate if it's recorded with Bruno Mars. That could be the case, or it might not. He has a new single out now that sounds like it's going to be a hit. I believe that their vocal ranges and qualities blend well together, and it could work out. If this collaboration leads to a hit for both of them, why not, right? I just think there's an opportunity for Mariah and her team to seize at this moment. Additionally, with this version, they could release a deluxe edition of HFIA on her anniversary, featuring a couple of new songs and remixes. Just a thought that I chose to say here.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 02:28)


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Confetti & Champagne (112,966) by Giovanni from USA

I love it too, production is good and so 2009/2010. My only complain is that it's way too short. It's more of an interlude than a song. Kind of sucks because it's good. Mariah needs to start making all her songs at least over 3:30 minutes, come on Mimi.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 02:27)

It's Like That (Vegas 2015) (112,965) by Billy from Greece

I've always loved this impromptu performance. Such a gorgeous, full tone and lovely fluid singing.
(Friday 9 January 2026; 10:57)

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