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About Stacey from USA: Been a fan since 1993. Favorite albums include Daydream, TEOM, and Music Box. I love a good discussion, but won't stand for hateful comments because we disagree. I am too old to deal with drama and so are you. Keep it real with me and we'll have some fun. Peace.

My introduction to Mariah (111,989) by Stacey from USA It was 1993. I was 15 years old. I was vacuuming my family room. I had my back to the TV with VH1 playing Mariah's live performance of Hero. You know when VH1 and MTV actually played music videos, lol. I stopped and turned around and thought, that voice - who is that? The rest is history. Mariah has that ability to put my feelings into words. "You look at me and see the girl, who lives inside the golden world; but don't believe that's all there is to see; you'll never know the real me" - Looking In. "They can say anything they want to say; try to bring me down, but I will not allow; anyone to succeed hanging clouds over me; and they can try hard to make me feel; that I don't matter at all; but I refuse to falter in what I believe or lose faith in my dreams cause there is a light in me shines brightly; they can try but they can't take that away from me." Thank you MC for providing me an outlet these last 30+ years. (Sunday 19 October 2025; 18:09) this is a reply to message 111,978

My introduction to Mariah (111,978) by Libra Lamb from USA It was 1993. A small town in Texas where the train tracks divided the white and black communities. Still does. To this day. Population. Less than 3000. In 2025 it's less than 1000. Some of my favorite people in my life and some of my favorite memories. My father still being alive mostly. 6th grade teacher, Mrs. B talked to the class about this girl singing this song called Hero and how she overcame a lot for her success and how talented she was. She was mesmerized by Mariah. One of my favorite memories now. Not knowing then that I would grow to absolutely adore this Mariah and be mesmerized by her eventually. To this day, I still love Mariah. More now than ever. Her latest artistic effort is a testament to her success and her talent. I love the new album. That's all. I feel like I don't share more personal things here because I've been guarded for so long. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. It's No Kings Day here where I live and it makes me very happy and emotional to see so many Americans doing the most American thing we can do, protest. Love to all. Especially to the fabulous and incomparable Ms Carey. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 23:24)

Here For It All (111,976) by Stacey from USA I always say to those "yass queens", I was here before you and I'll be here long after you're gone. I don't remember Maria but I hope she is doing well. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 17:51) this is a reply to message 111,967

Here For It All (111,967) by TJ from Norway The YQs... "lambs" when things are good, all gone when things are rough for more than 2 seconds. How many YQs haven't we met here during the years? Telling us to leave or listening to other artists? I hope that Maria still has some love for MC. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 09:57)

Here For It All (111,955) by Stacey from USA Agreed. Many MC fans I got to know during the pink board CB years moved to another board called The Forum. It was started by a fan. We were so tired of the "yass queen-Mariah can do no wrong - you aren't a real fan if you think so - Mariah is deity religion" people at MC.com. I posted here but not as often because of those same type of fans. Don't take disagreements so personally. Don't claim you think you know someone based on words on a screen. Just have fun. It's not complicated. (Friday 17 October 2025; 19:00) this is a reply to message 111,946

Here For It All (111,946) by Edward from USA She left but she always stood her ground. Those were different times though. At that point, we needed helmets over here. It was brutal. (Friday 17 October 2025; 12:51)

Here For It All (111,922) by Stacey from USA I miss the pink boards from the Charmbracelet era. There were some fun "yass queens" that posted there, lol. I annoyed them then and I annoy them now. Haha. I never touched the MariahDaily boards. Yikes. Those people did not understand the concept of disagreeing without being disagreeable. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 18:51) this is a reply to message 111,919

Here For It All (111,919) by Edward from USA If I'm not mistaken, they were called Mariah's 3: MCArchives, MariahDaily, and MariahHero. Eric probably remembers that better. [Webmaster: The third one was MariahConnection.] MariahHero was the first to go, the webmaster got upset because Mariah toured but skipped his country. Back then, that site was a goldmine for MP3s and media. Years later, MariahDaily shut down too. Their news section was amazing great, but their message board never took off because you couldn't speak freely or say anything remotely critical about Mariah, so it turned into a total snooze fest. Then we had this site, which had the best discography archive, singles, international releases, everything. Eric eventually stopped updating once Mariah stop releasing physical singles. I don't remember all the details, but I recall Eric used to release a magazine-style collection of Mariah photos until he got hit with a cease and desist, and that was that. MCArchives outlived them all because this board has always kept it real. Sure, we're a little dysfunctional at times, but there's always been a balance. Plenty of people have tried to turn this place into another "MariahDaily" echo chamber, but thankfully, they never succeeded. If it were for the "yass queens" or the oversensitive ones, we wouldn't be here. What's kept this board great is that we've always been able to have different opinions. Back when fans first started noticing Mariah's voice changing, and many were deep in denial, there were basically two groups here: the UK Gang and the US Gang. Moderation was minimal, so blood was constantly spilled on the board. Some fans were so blinded by devotion that even when Mariah's boobs finally came out of the closet became they were impossible to hide, they still swore they were so big due to her wearing push-up bras. Eventually most of those fans came to their senses when those push up bras didn't seem to work for their own bosoms. Those were the days. (Thursday 16 October 2025; 17:33)

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,901) by Stacey from USA Yeah, I'm a little annoyed. Daydream is perfection and nothing? (Thursday 16 October 2025; 00:25) this is a reply to message 111,882

Wait, seriously? Nothing for Daydream30? (111,882) by T from USA Why was the second disc a Daydream live tour? It could've been literally anything, it could've been the live Charmbracelet tour. But it was 2020 which was the 25th anniversary of Daydream. Maybe if she held off on including that disc then you would get it this year on the 30th. Maybe there's nothing worthwhile left from Daydream. (Wednesday 15 October 2025; 14:12)

The hits (111,800) by Stacey from USA Exactly. Having the music to listen over and over again is enough for me. Mariah's legacy is cemented in time. Nothing will change that. Nothing. (Saturday 11 October 2025; 00:32) this is a reply to message 111,796

The hits (111,796) by Edward from USA I don't think it's that lambs don't care about hits, it's just that most of us don't want the experience of a great album to be overshadowed by chart obsession. I wanted quality music and an album vocally better than "Caution", well I got that beyond my expectations. Mariah's fanbase, especially those of us who connected with her on a deeper, more personal level through songs like "Hero", "Outside", "Through the Rain" and "Andy's Theme", we're not teenagers anymore. We grew up with her music as the soundtrack of our lives. Sadly, most fans from that era jumped ship a long time ago, but some fans are in denial about that, but that's just part of time and life. Of course, I would love to see Mariah score another hit, especially from an album like "HFIA", who wouldn't? But I'm not delusional either, the landscape has changed. When an artist whose songs I can barely name is debuting at #1 with 3M album sold, yes, that's Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl", it really puts things in perspective. At this stage, Mariah needs the general public on board for a hit, that kind of moment she experiences during the holidays when not even Taylor can compete. As loyal as we are, we're only a small part of the equation now. I personally think that, while "Play this Song" is too safe and lacks a vocal punch moment, "Sugar Sweet", "In Your Feelings", and "Nothing Is Impossible" are solid single material. If Ariana had released them, the industry would be losing its mind. It's not only about quality at this point, it's about perception too, and that's something Mariah has battled her whole career. While Mariah keeps up her unapologetic diva act, Taylor keeps milking the whole Ms. Goody Two Shoes girl next door persona for what it's worth. If you give her an umbrella, she would be Mary Poppins with a boyfriend and huge rock on her finger. Now let's talk about Christmas because that's the time when we all know Mariah reigns completely unchallenged and I'm perfectly fine with that. I can't wait to see her snatch that record again, this time solo. For now, I'm just soaking in this album. I bought it, I stream it, I share it with friends and relatives, that's what I can do as a true fan. Hoping for a hit won't make it happen, but I've done my part. At the end of the day, when the charts have settled, great music and an unforgettable album is what's left. I do prefer that over quick hit. (Friday 10 October 2025; 16:49)

Thoughts on the marketing theme for HFIA album (111,778) by Stacey from USA "Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote." Such a great line. Seriously, in this age of music, streaming and all that, to see MC debut a new album after 30+ years in the industry, in the top 10 should be celebrated. One thing I noticed with this new album is the lack of collaborations. Hallelujah. It's just Mariah and the music. The arrangements are gorgeous. Some of the chords send chills up my spine, give me goosebumps. There is such a depth of maturity to this album. Something that was missing with Caution, MIAM. HFIA is a beautiful body of work. Stop nagging, analyzing everything to death and enjoy this gift. P.S. I didn't say you were nagging. Just making a general comment to everyone. (Thursday 9 October 2025; 18:02) this is a reply to message 111,776

Thoughts on the marketing theme for HFIA album (111,776) by MusicfanJ from Germany I thought all the diamonds should show that she's the ultimate diva and that she likes it. Any other thoughts? (Thursday 9 October 2025; 10:52)

How can I get a message to Mariah? (111,740) by Stacey from USA Seriously, right? Mariah is 56 years old. She's lived long enough to make mistakes, get things right, and everything in between. I don't worry about her choices. She's a grown woman. At the end of the day, I wish her the best. But I ain't losing sleep over what happens. (Monday 6 October 2025; 23:12) this is a reply to message 111,735

How can I get a message to Mariah? (111,735) by Bill from the UK Didn't any of you listen to Mariah's latest album? She's looking for the dangerous type and likes them dangerous. She can easily reel in a sensible, quiet, loyal gentleman who wants to stay out of the limelight and devote himself to her, but he ain't her type. The whole song is her reeling off her terrible ex's, so doubt anything will change. Mariah's no fool and has been burned enough times that she knows what she's getting into. Hopefully she's just in it for companionship and a good time, however temporary they both know it to be. (Monday 6 October 2025; 15:59)

Tommy again? (111,711) by Stacey from USA Seriously, such an old argument. I just read the article by Ratings Game Music. Read it. I am grateful for such a beautiful album. 11 new songs to digest. That's enough for me. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 20:42) this is a reply to message 111,706

Tommy again? (111,706) by Edward from USA "HFIA" is a great album and we should all be happy about that. Some people need to realize that Mariah's longevity itself is something to celebrate, 35 years in the business and still this relevant is no small feat. At this point, the conspiracy theories are just exhausting, there's not a one-eye man with crooked teeth and twisted fingers trying to sabotage her. Back in the 90s and 2000s, adults bought CDs and singles, which boosted sales. Today, everything revolves around streaming, and teens are mostly the ones driving that now, it's a completely different game. You don't even have to buy "HFIA", it's available on every streaming platform. But to match a single album purchase, you'd have to stream it over 1,500 times, which is nearly impossible for the average fan. Other than the holidays, when she reigns supreme on all streaming platforms, unfortunately, she doesn't benefit as much from the streaming-heavy system. So, as I stated here before the album even dropped: don't stress over "HFIA" on the charts. Don't let numbers distract you from the fact that Mariah has given us something precious with this album. (Saturday 4 October 2025; 14:56)

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

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)

Daydream (111,636) by Stacey from USA Let's not forget Daydream turned 30 on September 26th. I bet we might get a little something extra for Christmas. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 04:09) this is a reply to message 111,627

Someone's Ugly Daughter (111,627) by Edward from USA Mariah is far from clueless, she knows exactly what she's doing. Do we really think Jimmy Fallon just happened to dig up an unreleased record and casually play it? Come on. That moment was clearly orchestrated. If it wasn't, you can bet Mariah would've quickly redirected the conversation back to "HFIA". She comes across as calm, self-assured, and totally in control during that interview. The promo for "HFIA" has been strong, and let's not ignore the timing, the sudden reappearance of "Someone's Ugly Daughter" on SZA and Fallon interviews is no coincidence. Something is definitely up. At this point, "HFIA" is already out, and no amount of extra promotion is going to drastically change its trajectory. The album speaks for itself, it's simply that good. Let's just sit back and relax. Mariah's cooking something, and pretty soon, we're all gonna smell what's on the stove. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 19:30)

Here For It All (review) (111,518) by Stacey from USA I had the exact same thought about JID. It flows in the same vein as MIH. At first, I was hesitant to like JID. The song grew on me halfway through. I tend to prefer religious songs as ballads. It took me time to appreciate Mariah's version of Joy to the World. Now I love it. I think the same things are going to happen with JID. (Friday 26 September 2025; 18:07) this is a reply to message 111,514

Here For It All (review) (111,514) by BFF from United States Out of all the albums in her catalogue, "Here For It All" reminds me most of the "Emotions" album, which is my second favorite after "Butterfly". The vocals are, of course, not at the same level, but the up-tempos like "Play This Song" have the same relaxed/fun vibe of "Emotions" and ballads like "Nothing is Impossible" and "Here for It All" hit me the same way as "Can't Let Go", "And You Don't Remember", and "Til The End of Time". "Jesus I Do" gives me a little bit of upbeat "Make it Happen" type energy. Even though "I Won't Allow It" and "Champagne and Confetti" are sonically different, they give me the kiss off vibes of "If It's Over" and "You're So Cold". This album is truly a resurgence of classic Mariah with a great new twist. Bravo, Ms. Carey. (Friday 26 September 2025; 16:19)

I love it (111,517) by Stacey from USA Agreed. That's probably my favorite song so far. The arrangement blows me away. Wow. (Friday 26 September 2025; 18:03) this is a reply to message 111,489

I love it (111,489) by jaker20 from US My Love chills. (Friday 26 September 2025; 07:38)

Ugh, the curse words (111,492) by Stacey from USA Anyone know where I can get a clean version of HFIA? There are a few songs I am ready to play over and over and over. Well you get the picture, lol. (Friday 26 September 2025; 09:04)

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,471) by Stacey from USA Exactly. Mariah isn't making music to satisfy others. She uses music for her own therapy and ours. All her achievements speak for themselves. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 21:36) this is a reply to message 111,464

Article: Album review: Mariah Carey is Here For It All (111,464) by BFF from United States That's such a strange criticism because, to me, the songs seem more solid than the ones on "Caution". The ballads "Nothing Is Impossible" and "Here For It All" sound much stronger than "Portrait" based on the clips I have heard. Other writers are complaining that she seems "too relaxed", as if that's a bad thing? Maybe Mariah's tired of the drama and just wanted to put together an album that was fun and healing for her? She's been working like a dog the last year or so, and she's clearly exhausted. But ultimately nitpicking is what critics do to line their resumes and earn their living, so we really should take it with a grain of salt. The reviews for "Butterfly" on its initial release in 1997 were not amazing, but it went on to be considered her best album by many. I know we don't like Tommy, but he was right when he said "don't pay so much attention to what they write because it will be used to wrap fish the next day". (Thursday 25 September 2025; 16:58)

CBS Gale interview (111,456) by Stacey from USA Same. I'm glad she's was able to make peace with her mom much like she did with her dad. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 14:43) this is a reply to message 111,441

CBS Gale interview (111,441) by Jamie from UK I just watched the interview but I skipped through the snippets. Nice to see the humour still there and her vulnerability. I just feel the light heartedness isn’t there she’s clearly very medicated. But if that’s what she needs to function then that’s cool. It was great to see her open up a bit more though and not talk about the same old things. I'm really excited for tomorrow. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 10:09)

Play That Song snippet (111,437) by Stacey from USA I have not listened to the clip and your thoughts are exactly why. I want to hear all the songs in their entirety before giving my opinion. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 00:49) this is a reply to message 111,435

Play That Song snippet (111,435) by TJ from Norway I'm not impressed by that clip, but I might think differently when I get it on the stereo. Anyone else being in kind of a limbo? It would either go that way or the other? (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 22:59)

Article: Mariah Carey was the "worst" celebrity guest on Mafiathon 3 (111,436) by Stacey from USA Seriously the whole notion is ridiculous. Why else would MC do the interview if it wasn't to promote her new album? These people were absent when brain cells were handed out, lol. (Thursday 25 September 2025; 00:46) this is a reply to message 111,430

Article: Mariah Carey was the "worst" celebrity guest on Mafiathon 3 (111,430) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Boy bye. Kai Cenat isn't an idiot, he didn't do her a favor, it was a business transaction. Haters gonna hate, you can blame Mariah for capitalizing on any promo she can get. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 18:42)

In Your Feelings (111,399) by Stacey from USA I clicked on the link and listened for 2-3 seconds and then stopped. I am going to be surprised. I am, I am, I am, lol. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 01:13) this is a reply to message 111,393

In Your Feelings (111,393) by Lighty from China A new preview of the new song In Your Feelings. (Monday 22 September 2025; 16:47)

Good critics for the new album (111,385) by Stacey from USA Same. It's why I haven't commented much on the album. I still love that moment of opening up the CD, pulling out the liner notes, the smell, etc. I want to soak up that moment since MC albums come so sparingly. (Monday 22 September 2025; 03:20) 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)

Jermaine (111,357) by Stacey from USA I remember reading or hearing JD in an interview thst MC wanted to sing WBT whisper style and JD said heck no. Can you imagine WBT sung whisper with no ending note? (Sunday 21 September 2025; 04:43) this is a reply to message 111,342

Jermaine (111,342) by Terna from Nigeria This is why I need Mariah to not always have her way, and have people that tell her as it is and I'm glad Jermaine is one of those few people. That's a true friend. Just imagine that song without the sustain. The song will not have been a monster hit the way it was, without a doubt. Six days to the new album guys. Fingers crossed. (Saturday 20 September 2025; 19:10)

Love love love (111,305) by Stacey from USA 100% correct. The Butterfly era saw Mariah out from under Tommy's influence. She was single and ready to take on the world. Fierce. (Friday 19 September 2025; 02:36) this is a reply to message 111,289

Love love love (111,289) by Jamie from UK I love this Mariah. Cool, calm and collected. Super sexy yet classy at the same time. And able to hold a sentence together. I miss this Mariah. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 15:03)

Lip syncing (111,304) by Stacey from USA Is there a category for wannabe be OGs? (Friday 19 September 2025; 02:34) this is a reply to message 111,285

Lip syncing (111,285) by Dove from United States Right and the OG's. I was grouping "OG's" with Lambs since "Lambs" are Mariah Carey fans. But we can make a separate category. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 06:10)

Curse or cuss (111,277) by Stacey from USA Parenting is tough. It's a lot harder than when I was a kid. Social media had become the game changer. Like I told TJ, you set the expectations and hope something sinks in. I try and teach my kids to laugh, work hard, nothing is automatic, honesty, integrity, and be kind. I'm trying to get my kids to enjoy Mariah's music. I play it in the car enough, lol. Sadly, that may not sink in. The closest I got was the summer of 2014 when my kids requested the "you don't know" song on our way to swimming lessons. It didn't take long term. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 21:46) this is a reply to message 111,265

Curse or cuss (111,265) by Edward from USA Stacey, it's really sad. Even when we try to keep kids away from "bad words", like we used to call them, social media just blasts them from every angle. That's why the foundation they get at home is so important. Sure, they'll hear those words, but they should also know better than to actually use them. I remember when I was a kid, about 12 years ago, if I heard an adult outside my family cuss, I was shocked, I had never once heard my parents do it. Even now, I don't really cuss, though I might drop a word or two with friends, but it's not part of how I normally talk. I know it sounds harsh by today's standards, but where I grew up, if you disrespected your elders or cussed, you'd get smacked right on the mouth. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 15:12)

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,276) by Stacey from USA Thanks for the clarification. When you said, I like others artists, I thought we'll good for you, lol. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 21:38) this is a reply to message 111,259

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,259) by Edward from USA Autocorrect is killing me. Instead of "I like other artists" I meant "Unlike other artists". (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 12:19)

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