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Sugar Sweet Solo Version (111,637) by Jamie from UK Finally I got round to downloading my Mariah Shop version of HFIA with SW solo version on, mainly due to the fact my laptop I never use is slower than a snail. Wow much better with the Mariah second verse. This should have been the single for sure. I can’t stop listening to the album. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 08:18)

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)

Early numbers (111,635) by Tevin from USA I spoke to my dad and some other family members who like Mariah's past stuff, but don't really follow her, I'd consider them regular GP listeners. Usually I have to fill everyone in on Mariah's new releases, but this time around they all have either downloaded, streamed or bought her album, and they like most if not all of the songs. I think Mariah and Gamma may have hit it out of the park with the GP and with the promo. We shall see. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 03:01) this is a reply to message 111,629

Early numbers (111,629) by jaker20 from US I looks like Mariah is beating Doja, which was not on my 2025 bingo card. Keep streaming. I think Mariah can do 70k if we keep this up. I'm gagged. These are great numbers of Mimi. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 01:01)

Lamb emergency (111,634) by Tevin from USA No problem. Yes I agree. She sounded amazing. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 02:57) this is a reply to message 111,628

Lamb emergency (111,628) by Terna from Nigeria Thanks for the link, smooth performance actually and she sounds much better than on the record. When she improvised and sang higher on the second chorus, I was pleasantly surprised, smooth clean sound. Whatever she's doing for her voice, it's working. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 19:41)

New voice (111,633) by jaker20 from US It's always been there, it just changed. I just saw her interview with Jennifer Hudson and she did her high note and it's as crisp as ever. She's saving it, she's taking care of it. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 02:32) this is a reply to message 111,615

New voice (111,615) by Dove from United States I was almost in tears that she was singing live on Jimmy Fallon tonight. Just because I thought maybe her voice was really shot like people were saying. It's different, but I like it. It's crazy how every three albums we get a new voice from her. When I first heard Sugar Sweet, I was scared because it was so thin and whispery. But just like athletes, we can't expect singers to stay at their prime forever. Mariah's prime was supernatural and I don't think it'll ever be matched. Her new voice and tones work for me. I liked Sugar Sweet before, but I love it even more now in the context of the album. I've been playing My Love and Here For It All on repeat all day. I can't get enough. My Love makes me long for that kind of love. Maybe in my next life. Sidenote: the original My Love was actually my first ex-husband's song for me. A long time ago. We went to see Paul McCartney and he sang "our song" a few years before we got a divorce. I thought it was a sign that I was supposed to keep trying to make it work. But of course he was going to sing that song. Ha ha. For a long time I couldn't listen to that song. But now I just think, maybe he did love me in his own possessive way. Sometimes he said the right things and I really wanted it to be true. I really wanted someone to love me. Anyway, this new version gives it a new life for me. Thank you Mariah. It's better than I could have hoped. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:50)

Decipher the ad lib in HFIA (111,632) by Bobby A from United States It is probably Daniel talking to MC on the booth mic. Maybe the vocal was so good that they decided to leave the talking on there. Daydream Mariah would have done that line again. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 02:23) this is a reply to message 111,630

Decipher the ad lib in HFIA (111,630) by Lambi from USA There are subtle talking noises after she sings "Someone said that that's tough". I'm hearing "Oh (pause) that's deep" (or oh, MC). It sounded like a guy's voice. What do you hear? Anybody else hearing it too? (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 01:53)

Top 4 (111,631) by T from USA HFIA could've been #3 this week if that gross AI Netflix movie didn't have a soundtrack. Funnily enough if Cardi just released a week after Mariah or or a week before she originally did then HFIA would've been #2 this week. Congrats on a top 4 finish none the less. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 01:58)

Decipher the ad lib in HFIA (111,630) by Lambi from USA There are subtle talking noises after she sings "Someone said that that's tough". I'm hearing "Oh (pause) that's deep" (or oh, MC). It sounded like a guy's voice. What do you hear? Anybody else hearing it too? (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 01:53)

Early numbers (111,629) by jaker20 from US I looks like Mariah is beating Doja, which was not on my 2025 bingo card. Keep streaming. I think Mariah can do 70k if we keep this up. I'm gagged. These are great numbers of Mimi. (Wednesday 1 October 2025; 01:01)

Lamb emergency (111,628) by Terna from Nigeria Thanks for the link, smooth performance actually and she sounds much better than on the record. When she improvised and sang higher on the second chorus, I was pleasantly surprised, smooth clean sound. Whatever she's doing for her voice, it's working. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 19:41) this is a reply to message 111,608

Lamb emergency (111,608) by Tevin from USA Everyone this is not a drill, I repeat this is not a drill. Mariah is singing live again and sounding amazing. Here's the link to her Fallon performance tonight. She sounds great. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 07:05)

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)

HFIA (111,626) by MusicfanJ from Germany It will easily outlast "Caution". With HFIA Mariah's has created an album that really feels like the good old days. Music without too many producers, that doesn't need to sound current. It has a timeless sound except for "Mi" and "Confetti and Champagne" which get better and better too with each listen by the way. All songs blend so good together. Mariah surpassed herself with HFIA. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 17:53) this is a reply to message 111,625

HFIA (111,625) by jaker20 from US I've been addicted to the album. There is no skip to this album. HFIA is perfect, I can see why it's the album title. It's 6 and a half minutes yet it still feels short. The first 30 minutes of the song is a masterpiece, the cry in Mariah's voice it sounds like no one. Another great addition to Mariah's discography. I think this album will eventually outlast Caution. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 17:07)

HFIA (111,625) by jaker20 from US I've been addicted to the album. There is no skip to this album. HFIA is perfect, I can see why it's the album title. It's 6 and a half minutes yet it still feels short. The first 30 minutes of the song is a masterpiece, the cry in Mariah's voice it sounds like no one. Another great addition to Mariah's discography. I think this album will eventually outlast Caution. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 17:07)

Play That Song (111,624) by Jamie from UK I wish they would release an actual digital single download of Play That Song with a B-side and some remixes. Doesn't seem like the last two singles have actually been singles as no separate digital download. I guess it's to draw more people to the album. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 16:42)

Hey Gamma (111,623) by Jamie from UK Oh I thought it was a great balance between that and HFIA. It's just great to see her so relaxed and involved on the Jimmy Fallon interview. She looks great, she's confident, she's very much present and she's coming across fantastically. It's not the usual questions so I'm definitely here for it. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 16:27) this is a reply to message 111,621

Hey Gamma (111,621) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Can you please make sure Mariah is talking about Here For It All the album that mad us wait for 7 years, and not talking about that grunge album that is not officially released and does not need airtime during her interviews. All I see on social media is her snippets talking about that grunge album on Jimmy Fallon and other interviews and not Here For It All. Let's focus on Here For It All and have it shine, that grunge album can have its spotlights when it's time to release. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 14:23)

Hey Gamma (111,622) by BFF from United States I agree. And it isn't even Mariah's voice on the recordings they have been playing. We all know that her friend Clarissa Dane recorded the vocals for the final version that Sony released in 1995. They are playing songs from an album that did get released that year but is out of print now. All of this was discussed five years ago when Mariah's book came out. Nothing new. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 15:03) this is a reply to message 111,621

Hey Gamma (111,621) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Can you please make sure Mariah is talking about Here For It All the album that mad us wait for 7 years, and not talking about that grunge album that is not officially released and does not need airtime during her interviews. All I see on social media is her snippets talking about that grunge album on Jimmy Fallon and other interviews and not Here For It All. Let's focus on Here For It All and have it shine, that grunge album can have its spotlights when it's time to release. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 14:23)

Hey Gamma (111,621) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Can you please make sure Mariah is talking about Here For It All the album that mad us wait for 7 years, and not talking about that grunge album that is not officially released and does not need airtime during her interviews. All I see on social media is her snippets talking about that grunge album on Jimmy Fallon and other interviews and not Here For It All. Let's focus on Here For It All and have it shine, that grunge album can have its spotlights when it's time to release. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 14:23)

HFIA Billboard promotion (111,620) by Chicago Lamb from USA The promo roll-out has been great for HFIA. They're really pushing the record. And because we love a link, here you go. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 13:37)

Lamb emergency (111,619) by Edward from USA The mike was definitely on. Simple but elegant. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 13:23) this is a reply to message 111,612

Lamb emergency (111,612) by Bobby A from United States I thought I was going to have to call 911 when she sang the first verse live. I loved the performance. Anderson .Paak is a man in love for sure. Why do I sense MC won't let love take over? (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:24)

Lamb emergency (111,618) by BFF from United States Anderson is smitten with Mariah. I love to see it. But Mariah's playing it a bit cagey, which I totally get it. That performance was great. I am a little tired of hearing about "Someone's Ugly Daughter" though. All of us who read the memoir already knew about it, and I'd much rather have people ask about HFIA. And if we're asking for unreleased material from the "vault", I'd much rather have "The Rarities 2", a 30th anniversary edition of "Daydream" this year, or a 25th anniversary edition of "Glitter" next year. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 12:55) this is a reply to message 111,612

Lamb emergency (111,612) by Bobby A from United States I thought I was going to have to call 911 when she sang the first verse live. I loved the performance. Anderson .Paak is a man in love for sure. Why do I sense MC won't let love take over? (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:24)

Lamb emergency (111,617) by Jamie from UK She sounds immense. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 12:44) this is a reply to message 111,608

Lamb emergency (111,608) by Tevin from USA Everyone this is not a drill, I repeat this is not a drill. Mariah is singing live again and sounding amazing. Here's the link to her Fallon performance tonight. She sounds great. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 07:05)

Lamb emergency (111,616) by MusicfanJ from Germany Maybe because she's had so many "frogs" in her life? Where is the real prince? Let love take over, sounds like a beautiful song. Sorry, since HFIA I'm on the Mariah rush. I have to watch the live video, if it's so good. It's nice to hear all the postive reactions. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:56) this is a reply to message 111,612

Lamb emergency (111,612) by Bobby A from United States I thought I was going to have to call 911 when she sang the first verse live. I loved the performance. Anderson .Paak is a man in love for sure. Why do I sense MC won't let love take over? (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:24)

New voice (111,615) by Dove from United States I was almost in tears that she was singing live on Jimmy Fallon tonight. Just because I thought maybe her voice was really shot like people were saying. It's different, but I like it. It's crazy how every three albums we get a new voice from her. When I first heard Sugar Sweet, I was scared because it was so thin and whispery. But just like athletes, we can't expect singers to stay at their prime forever. Mariah's prime was supernatural and I don't think it'll ever be matched. Her new voice and tones work for me. I liked Sugar Sweet before, but I love it even more now in the context of the album. I've been playing My Love and Here For It All on repeat all day. I can't get enough. My Love makes me long for that kind of love. Maybe in my next life. Sidenote: the original My Love was actually my first ex-husband's song for me. A long time ago. We went to see Paul McCartney and he sang "our song" a few years before we got a divorce. I thought it was a sign that I was supposed to keep trying to make it work. But of course he was going to sing that song. Ha ha. For a long time I couldn't listen to that song. But now I just think, maybe he did love me in his own possessive way. Sometimes he said the right things and I really wanted it to be true. I really wanted someone to love me. Anyway, this new version gives it a new life for me. Thank you Mariah. It's better than I could have hoped. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:50)

Nothing is impossible / random thoughts (111,614) by MusicfanJ from Germany I didn't know that. So it makes the song even smarter. IWAI is allready a favourite, I loved it by the first listen. Somehow Mariah sounds like the debut-Mariah on some parts, the cool-carefree Mariah. Who is cool without trying. I hope you know what I mean. I just love it. All the melodies are so good and "so Mariah". (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:48) this is a reply to message 111,611

Nothing is impossible / random thoughts (111,611) by Bobby A from United States Yes, you can hear Close My Eyes at the end of NII. IWAI seems to be about Nick. He was a spokesperson for Proactiv in 2012. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:20)

Article: Mariah Carey's music knowledge goes deep (111,613) by MusicfanJ from Germany This is cool. Mariah's music knowledge is of course one reason she's so good beside her extreme talent. I'm sure she knows everything that is worth to be known. I just imagine a teen Mariah listen to an Ozzy Osbourne song and had to smile. By the way, I also like Tupac's "I ain't mad at cha" the best from all his songs. (Tuesday 30 September 2025; 11:40)

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