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Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,420) by Jamie from UK It's probably because she can't make eye contact with people properly because of anxiety etc. If she needs the medication fair enough but personally it's not working for her in my eyes. I too have bipolar 2 and less medication is better otherwise you become numb. I've recently 10 months ago reduced my antidepressant by half. Initially I got symptoms and withdrawal symptoms but it's passed and now wonder why I was ever on that other dose which wasn't even that high either. (Monday 11 August 2025; 17:23) this is a reply to message 110,418

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,418) by TJ from Norway I agree 100% with you on that one. She was so flirty and present back in 1997 in that interview. I wonder why she wears those huge sunglasses inside and it's like she's on weed. Really slow. (Monday 11 August 2025; 16:17)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,419) by Dove from United States Maybe she’s on the medication. Selena Gomez is on. Selena Gomez gives off the same vibe. I mean, if they need it to help them live a better quality life, I don’t mind as much that they’re zombified. Britney Spears had that vibe when she was a judge on the X Factor too. (Monday 11 August 2025; 16:19) this is a reply to message 110,417

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,417) by Jamie from UK Unfortunately this is Mariah now, over medicated and numb. How can she expect her songs to have any energy when she's like this. When they showed the old interview with Jamie Theakston, it showed a complete contrast in her. There she was lively, interactive and engaged. Now it's like her batteries are half full at most, she's disengaged, slowed down and flat. Yes she has some fun moments but the energy is low and doesn't let herself go or relax like she once did. (Monday 11 August 2025; 15:36)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,418) by TJ from Norway I agree 100% with you on that one. She was so flirty and present back in 1997 in that interview. I wonder why she wears those huge sunglasses inside and it's like she's on weed. Really slow. (Monday 11 August 2025; 16:17) this is a reply to message 110,417

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,417) by Jamie from UK Unfortunately this is Mariah now, over medicated and numb. How can she expect her songs to have any energy when she's like this. When they showed the old interview with Jamie Theakston, it showed a complete contrast in her. There she was lively, interactive and engaged. Now it's like her batteries are half full at most, she's disengaged, slowed down and flat. Yes she has some fun moments but the energy is low and doesn't let herself go or relax like she once did. (Monday 11 August 2025; 15:36)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,417) by Jamie from UK Unfortunately this is Mariah now, over medicated and numb. How can she expect her songs to have any energy when she's like this. When they showed the old interview with Jamie Theakston, it showed a complete contrast in her. There she was lively, interactive and engaged. Now it's like her batteries are half full at most, she's disengaged, slowed down and flat. Yes she has some fun moments but the energy is low and doesn't let herself go or relax like she once did. (Monday 11 August 2025; 15:36) this is a reply to message 110,413

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,413) by MusicfanJ from Germany You described it perfectly how a "normal" watcher feels about the interviews. I read how fans called it Mariah with a chill-mode, but for me it feels a little too chill. I hope for the next time there will be more "reaction" (more lively), it almost made me tired while watching. (Monday 11 August 2025; 12:15)

Daniel Moore vs. Big Jim Wright (110,416) by T from USA Barbara [sic] Streisand still works with Walter, so something must've been said why Mariah was turned off by working with him anymore. Maybe it was as simple as he didn't pick sides between her and Tommy. Who knows? But yes, he was her greatest co-writer/producer for ballads. Followed by JJ&TL, then Big Jim. Daniel Moore doesn't have the superstar talent. I'm glad we got to hear One Heart One Voice. (Monday 11 August 2025; 15:15) this is a reply to message 110,404

Daniel Moore vs. Big Jim Wright (110,404) by Lambi from USA This is fun. Daniel worked on In The Mix, Fall In Love At Christmas, Portrait, and Type: Dangerous, which I thought are all mid. I get what you mean though. I think Moore is more encouraging to Mariah about embracing her recent voice after seeing that Mimi session. I can hear him say, "It's okay, we can lower the key here." Big Jim worked on Circles, Fly Like A Bird, Cry, and It's A Wrap, which are better songs, so to me he's a better match for Mariah musically. However, Mariah's most superior collaborator will forever be Walter. I know we share this sentiment. It's like music geniuses, match made in heaven. That was God's will. All I Want For Christmas Is You, One Sweet Day, Hero, Outside, Close My Eyes, Forever, My All are unmatched. Mariah hasn't made a ballad quite the same ever since. I truly do wish she would squash whatever unforgivable sin Walter did to her and just get on making new music. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:49)

Great music (110,415) by Dove from United States She's dropped weak singles before. You're Mine (Eternal) comes to mind. Never too Far should not have been released as a single over Lead the Way. Angels Cry and With You should not have been released as singles over other more radio (or playlist) friendly songs on their albums. They're great songs but they're the type of songs you discover when listening to a whole album. For singles that are going to get airplay you need something that will grab and keep people's attention. When you're on a high point of your career, people will buy whatever you're putting out, it doesn't matter. But when you're trying to make a comeback after being away for a while, the singles do matter. (Monday 11 August 2025; 13:41) this is a reply to message 110,412

Great music (110,412) by Lambi from USA Not gonna lie, I was actually really hopeful after reading that grand Gamma article. But after hearing the new singles, it seems like the quality of songwriting went down with Mariah's choice of co-writers. It's not bad, still solid by normal standards but Mariah is just held to a whole different level. She's literally never made one bad studio album. Ever. This is actually the first time she's dropped weak lead singles. It landed me to a hopeless point. I still want her to come through and prove me wrong though. Shut me up. I'm rooting for that. I think your assessment might be correct. This could be the Charmbracelet to the Emancipation. Only time will tell. But like you said, it is great quality music no matter what. (Monday 11 August 2025; 12:05)

Sugar Sweet remixes (110,414) by Dove from United States That would actually be sweet if she re-released Sugar Sweet with remixes and a cute video. I would like if she wrote more verses (to give it more meat) and sung it all herself in one mix. The mix with Kehlani and Shenseea is cool and will still exist. The video could even be home videos of her with her kids. I like seeing Mariah in "mom" mode sometimes. That song feels like being a kid in the summertime to me, eating popsicles and watermelon on the Fourth of July while watching the fireworks. The high parts that bothered me before are starting to grow on me. I wanted them to sound like honey and they sound like cotton candy, which is still nice. (Monday 11 August 2025; 13:32)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,413) by MusicfanJ from Germany You described it perfectly how a "normal" watcher feels about the interviews. I read how fans called it Mariah with a chill-mode, but for me it feels a little too chill. I hope for the next time there will be more "reaction" (more lively), it almost made me tired while watching. (Monday 11 August 2025; 12:15) this is a reply to message 110,403

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,403) by Lambi from USA For whatever reason, this is the one that every media outlet picked up and it's going insanely viral right now. It's interesting to see how the general public perceives Mariah. The comments range from: "Is she high?" "Is she drunk?" "Sedated Mariah is forever a mood," to "She sounds like she's had a few." What's crazy is, I actually thought her recent interviews were decent, definitely better than the ones in Australia. But to the average viewer who isn't a lamb, there's no mercy; they'll just call it like they see it. I really hope she eases up on the meds. While she's not totally disoriented, it's obvious to the casual observer that something feels off. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:18)

Great music (110,412) by Lambi from USA Not gonna lie, I was actually really hopeful after reading that grand Gamma article. But after hearing the new singles, it seems like the quality of songwriting went down with Mariah's choice of co-writers. It's not bad, still solid by normal standards but Mariah is just held to a whole different level. She's literally never made one bad studio album. Ever. This is actually the first time she's dropped weak lead singles. It landed me to a hopeless point. I still want her to come through and prove me wrong though. Shut me up. I'm rooting for that. I think your assessment might be correct. This could be the Charmbracelet to the Emancipation. Only time will tell. But like you said, it is great quality music no matter what. (Monday 11 August 2025; 12:05) this is a reply to message 110,409

Great music (110,409) by Edward from USA I love the fact the board isn't stuck on the idea that great music has to equal chart positions anymore. These days, almost anything can blow up into a forgettable hit and disappear just as fast. Of course, I would like to see Mariah score a couple of big hits, but I'm not losing sleep over it. She's already proven herself time and time again. At the end of the day, the general public has the lard word on what catches on, and that's fine. Personally, I'd rather not hear any more new tracks before the album drops, unless it's a video or some fun remixes for "Sugar Sweet". I want to savor "Here For It All" the way we used to, sitting down, pressing play, and letting the whole album take me on a journey from start to finish. (Monday 11 August 2025; 03:30)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,411) by Lambi from USA MC can be sarcastic but I genuinely believe she had no idea about those women going up to space. Which is so awesome because the average person didn't care either. They tried to present it as, "One giant step for womankind," but it flopped and backfired so badly. Nobody took any of them as serious astronauts. (Monday 11 August 2025; 11:43) this is a reply to message 110,410

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,410) by Jamie from UK I actually think Mariah was joking that she didn't know about Katy Perry. I think she was just being sarcastic. (Monday 11 August 2025; 10:31)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,410) by Jamie from UK I actually think Mariah was joking that she didn't know about Katy Perry. I think she was just being sarcastic. (Monday 11 August 2025; 10:31) this is a reply to message 110,403

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,403) by Lambi from USA For whatever reason, this is the one that every media outlet picked up and it's going insanely viral right now. It's interesting to see how the general public perceives Mariah. The comments range from: "Is she high?" "Is she drunk?" "Sedated Mariah is forever a mood," to "She sounds like she's had a few." What's crazy is, I actually thought her recent interviews were decent, definitely better than the ones in Australia. But to the average viewer who isn't a lamb, there's no mercy; they'll just call it like they see it. I really hope she eases up on the meds. While she's not totally disoriented, it's obvious to the casual observer that something feels off. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:18)

Great music (110,409) by Edward from USA I love the fact the board isn't stuck on the idea that great music has to equal chart positions anymore. These days, almost anything can blow up into a forgettable hit and disappear just as fast. Of course, I would like to see Mariah score a couple of big hits, but I'm not losing sleep over it. She's already proven herself time and time again. At the end of the day, the general public has the lard word on what catches on, and that's fine. Personally, I'd rather not hear any more new tracks before the album drops, unless it's a video or some fun remixes for "Sugar Sweet". I want to savor "Here For It All" the way we used to, sitting down, pressing play, and letting the whole album take me on a journey from start to finish. (Monday 11 August 2025; 03:30)

Here For It All album title (110,408) by Bobby A from United States It just dawn on me that the Here For It All album title is unlike Mariah Carey's other album titles. It is her first album song title that is symbolic to MC's personal life since Butterfly. (Monday 11 August 2025; 03:00)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,407) by Lambi from USA I know exactly what you're talking, that could be partly be true on YouTube shorts but I checked, the comments are from real accounts, specifically on the video ET posted on Facebook. The comment section did pass the vibe check though. They roast her but at the same time praise her about being uninformed. Even MC knew it was questionable. They didn't really go to space. (Monday 11 August 2025; 02:48) this is a reply to message 110,405

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,405) by Dove from United States Honestly, I think those comments are bots. I started noticing it around the time MOAIA came out. I started noticing the same negative comments on every single post or article about Mariah. I think it's called astroturfing. It's so that regular people who read the same comments over and over again start thinking they feel that way about it too. A lot of us are on autopilot half the time. She doesn't seem drunk or high. We all know what people who are drunk or high really sound/act like. I think a lot of it is she has to speak carefully because everything can be taken out of context and made into a sound bite these days. To me she just seems super chill. Like she DGAF anymore, because she knows she has nothing left to prove. I think the way she answered the question about Katy Perry going to space was classic Mariah. She lives in her own world and doesn't care about pop other stars. That's not even the type of music she listens to. I actually loved her response. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:53)

Close My Eyes (110,406) by Stacey from USA I love this. Outside is a powerful song too. I felt she got close to the magic of the past, as Edward smout it, with Portrait. (Monday 11 August 2025; 02:24) this is a reply to message 110,402

Close My Eyes (110,402) by MusicfanJ from Germany I will never forget when I bought Daydream during the release. I still have the original cassette. My generation is also called cassette-kids here. But back to Mariah, I loved Daydream so much, when "Looking In" was playing as the last song, I coulnd't believe the sadness and the magic that this song creates until today. Pure Mariah and poetic. I memorized the lyrics back then. My favourite parts are: She smiles through a thousand tears And harbors adolescent fears She dreams of all That she can never be She wades in insecurity And hides herself inside of me Don't say she takes it all for granted I'm well aware of all I have Don't think that I'm disenchanted Please understand (Sunday 10 August 2025; 19:03)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,405) by Dove from United States Honestly, I think those comments are bots. I started noticing it around the time MOAIA came out. I started noticing the same negative comments on every single post or article about Mariah. I think it's called astroturfing. It's so that regular people who read the same comments over and over again start thinking they feel that way about it too. A lot of us are on autopilot half the time. She doesn't seem drunk or high. We all know what people who are drunk or high really sound/act like. I think a lot of it is she has to speak carefully because everything can be taken out of context and made into a sound bite these days. To me she just seems super chill. Like she DGAF anymore, because she knows she has nothing left to prove. I think the way she answered the question about Katy Perry going to space was classic Mariah. She lives in her own world and doesn't care about pop other stars. That's not even the type of music she listens to. I actually loved her response. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:53) this is a reply to message 110,403

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,403) by Lambi from USA For whatever reason, this is the one that every media outlet picked up and it's going insanely viral right now. It's interesting to see how the general public perceives Mariah. The comments range from: "Is she high?" "Is she drunk?" "Sedated Mariah is forever a mood," to "She sounds like she's had a few." What's crazy is, I actually thought her recent interviews were decent, definitely better than the ones in Australia. But to the average viewer who isn't a lamb, there's no mercy; they'll just call it like they see it. I really hope she eases up on the meds. While she's not totally disoriented, it's obvious to the casual observer that something feels off. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:18)

Daniel Moore vs. Big Jim Wright (110,404) by Lambi from USA This is fun. Daniel worked on In The Mix, Fall In Love At Christmas, Portrait, and Type: Dangerous, which I thought are all mid. I get what you mean though. I think Moore is more encouraging to Mariah about embracing her recent voice after seeing that Mimi session. I can hear him say, "It's okay, we can lower the key here." Big Jim worked on Circles, Fly Like A Bird, Cry, and It's A Wrap, which are better songs, so to me he's a better match for Mariah musically. However, Mariah's most superior collaborator will forever be Walter. I know we share this sentiment. It's like music geniuses, match made in heaven. That was God's will. All I Want For Christmas Is You, One Sweet Day, Hero, Outside, Close My Eyes, Forever, My All are unmatched. Mariah hasn't made a ballad quite the same ever since. I truly do wish she would squash whatever unforgivable sin Walter did to her and just get on making new music. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:49) this is a reply to message 110,394

Daniel Moore vs. Big Jim Wright (110,394) by Bobby A from United States I am loving the creativity Daniel Moore is bringing out MC more than Big Jim Wright. She seems to me that she is taking risks with her songs with Daniel Moore and being more vulnerable in her lyrics. I feel MC is going to answer a lot of questions in the track Here For It All. I feel we will get know MC better after HFIA. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 19:43)

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,403) by Lambi from USA For whatever reason, this is the one that every media outlet picked up and it's going insanely viral right now. It's interesting to see how the general public perceives Mariah. The comments range from: "Is she high?" "Is she drunk?" "Sedated Mariah is forever a mood," to "She sounds like she's had a few." What's crazy is, I actually thought her recent interviews were decent, definitely better than the ones in Australia. But to the average viewer who isn't a lamb, there's no mercy; they'll just call it like they see it. I really hope she eases up on the meds. While she's not totally disoriented, it's obvious to the casual observer that something feels off. (Monday 11 August 2025; 01:18)

Close My Eyes (110,402) by MusicfanJ from Germany I will never forget when I bought Daydream during the release. I still have the original cassette. My generation is also called cassette-kids here. But back to Mariah, I loved Daydream so much, when "Looking In" was playing as the last song, I coulnd't believe the sadness and the magic that this song creates until today. Pure Mariah and poetic. I memorized the lyrics back then. My favourite parts are: She smiles through a thousand tears And harbors adolescent fears She dreams of all That she can never be She wades in insecurity And hides herself inside of me Don't say she takes it all for granted I'm well aware of all I have Don't think that I'm disenchanted Please understand (Sunday 10 August 2025; 19:03) this is a reply to message 110,398

Close My Eyes (110,398) by Jamie from UK Yes I love Looking In. I feel the same about its lyrics and my life. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 04:08)

Petals (110,401) by Bobby A from United States Do you think we will get a ballad like Petals on HFIA? MC said it is a deep cut during her BBC Xtra1 Radio interview. I love it. You can tell it is a Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production. Anyway, I am starting to feel really good about the various musical styles HFIA is shaping up to be. Who cares about charts, ctitics, and awards? I just want an album that I can listen to from beginning to end. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 18:16)

Close My Eyes (110,400) by Edward from USA For me that song is "Outside". That was the magic of her songs back then. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 15:16) this is a reply to message 110,398

Close My Eyes (110,398) by Jamie from UK Yes I love Looking In. I feel the same about its lyrics and my life. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 04:08)

Type Dangerous nominated for MTV music video award (110,399) by T from USA Yes this is very great that Type Dangerous and Mariah are nominated in the R&B category at the MTV Video Music Awards. It would be her first time winning a Moon Man. And the best part is we the fans can help her by voting ten ballots a day for her on the MTV VMA website. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 13:27) this is a reply to message 110,382

Type Dangerous nominated for MTV music video award (110,382) by BFF from United States Billboard was actually speculating that Mariah is a possible contender for the Video Vanguard award this year. It would make sense to see Mariah win something given she has a new album coming out and has never received a VMA award before. (Friday 8 August 2025; 17:08)

Close My Eyes (110,398) by Jamie from UK Yes I love Looking In. I feel the same about its lyrics and my life. (Sunday 10 August 2025; 04:08) this is a reply to message 110,396

Close My Eyes (110,396) by Stacey from USA Her performance of Close My Eyes on Rosie is one of my all-time favorite songs sung live. So raw. So vulnerable. I marvel at Mariah's ability to take emotions you can't put the right words too, and she puts words to them in a nice neat package. Looking In is one such song for me personally. That song describes my life. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 22:10)

Obsessed (110,397) by jaker20 from US [It's] pulling near 800k daily on [Spotify] alone. Which is insane. [It's] doing better than most of her full albums. [It's] become her biggest hit in the streaming era. It stood the test of time and its universal, [it's] a hit everywhere, and it doesn't work like that all the time. That type of cheeky and satirical songs, usually stay in that time and era. But not in this case. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 23:53)

Close My Eyes (110,396) by Stacey from USA Her performance of Close My Eyes on Rosie is one of my all-time favorite songs sung live. So raw. So vulnerable. I marvel at Mariah's ability to take emotions you can't put the right words too, and she puts words to them in a nice neat package. Looking In is one such song for me personally. That song describes my life. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 22:10) this is a reply to message 110,391

Save The Day (110,391) by TJ from Norway Lovely version. They made a good one of I Am Free too. Recommended. (Saturday 9 August 2025; 12:47)

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