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MusicCares performances (113,107) by Bobby A from United States I thought every artist did a spectactular rendition of MC's songs. The only rendition that I did not particularly like was Maggie Rogers' soulful version of Honey. She made Honey too soulful for me. She stripped the melody down way too much that I could not understand what she saying. I give her performance a 4 out of 10. (Saturday 31 January 2026; 10:14)

Billboard speech (113,106) by Giovanni from USA She really did look straight out of 2005. I've never been a fan of the long hair but she rocks it well. I also loved the ensemble it was sexy. Mariah at 56 is still that girl. How many women can look that good at her age. She looks like she's watching her weight too cause she looks fit. Curvy but not fat. She was giving Emancipation Mariah at Billboard. (Saturday 31 January 2026; 07:55) this is a reply to message 113,099

Billboard speech (113,099) by Zachariah from Croatia She looked so youthful. Wow. And yes, very focused. I loved it. (Thursday 29 January 2026; 12:11)

Mariah/Michael Jackson song (113,105) by Edward from USA It's a posthumous duet with Michael, built around one of his classics. Mariah likely reworked some of his vocals and replaced them with her own. She's said that she produced her own background vocals singing alongside his. Another possibility is that she replaced the vocals on one of his classic duets, like "I Just Can't Stop Loving You". (Friday 30 January 2026; 20:11) this is a reply to message 113,104

Mariah/Michael Jackson song (113,104) by BFF from United States I'm still left wondering about this song that was reportedly left off of the "Here For It All" album. She talked about it in the Andy Cohen interview, and it was brought up again in the news over the past few days. Was it a cover of one of his songs or did she sample it? Or was she asking to use vocals from leftover unreleased sessions of his? (Friday 30 January 2026; 16:36)

Mariah/Michael Jackson song (113,104) by BFF from United States I'm still left wondering about this song that was reportedly left off of the "Here For It All" album. She talked about it in the Andy Cohen interview, and it was brought up again in the news over the past few days. Was it a cover of one of his songs or did she sample it? Or was she asking to use vocals from leftover unreleased sessions of his? (Friday 30 January 2026; 16:36)

Article: Be true to yourself (113,103) by MusicfanJ from Germany It was nice to read and uplifting. I always enjoy the Billboard articles about Mariah. I'm excited about the winter games and Mariah's appearance. (Friday 30 January 2026; 13:36) this is a reply to message 113,102

Article: Be true to yourself (113,102) by Lainsky from Philippines The very one thing Mariah did from the beginning was being true to herself, despite what Tommy and Sony had done for her at the beginning of her career, which helped her to establish and emerge into her true self. It's wonderful to read a summary of her achievements like this. Now, let's release the deluxe edition of "HFIA" with new songs. (Friday 30 January 2026; 03:41)

Article: Be true to yourself (113,102) by Lainsky from Philippines The very one thing Mariah did from the beginning was being true to herself, despite what Tommy and Sony had done for her at the beginning of her career, which helped her to establish and emerge into her true self. It's wonderful to read a summary of her achievements like this. Now, let's release the deluxe edition of "HFIA" with new songs. (Friday 30 January 2026; 03:41)

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,101) by Bobby A from United States Bill, you really miss the 90's MC. I hope you get all of your 90's rarities very soon on vinyl. (Thursday 29 January 2026; 20:56) this is a reply to message 113,097

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,097) by Bill from the UK I agree Glitter was a humbling experience and the subdued Charmbracelet album mirrors that. But, the mammoth success of Emancipation quickly raised her ego and it ultimately morphed her into the "diva" persona she is now, a caricature of herself almost. It's probably a defence mechanism or mask to protect her should Glitter 2 ever happen, but she's not been "Mariah" as we all knew her since then. Which is a shame. (Wednesday 28 January 2026; 18:00)

Gliiter (113,100) by Bobby A from United States Glitter has been removed from YouTube and streaming services. Has MC garnered a deal with Jody Gerson to finally release Glitter on vinyl? It seems odd that she was chosen to speak about her at her ceremony. Great things are in store for the Lambs this year. (Thursday 29 January 2026; 20:53)

Billboard speech (113,099) by Zachariah from Croatia She looked so youthful. Wow. And yes, very focused. I loved it. (Thursday 29 January 2026; 12:11) this is a reply to message 113,098

Billboard speech (113,098) by Lara from Middle East I loved it. It was focused, she wasn't rambling and going in a tangent. She looked fabulous. The only weird thing is she was reading from a paper instead of having a teleprompter. (Thursday 29 January 2026; 09:13)

Billboard speech (113,098) by Lara from Middle East I loved it. It was focused, she wasn't rambling and going in a tangent. She looked fabulous. The only weird thing is she was reading from a paper instead of having a teleprompter. (Thursday 29 January 2026; 09:13)

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,097) by Bill from the UK I agree Glitter was a humbling experience and the subdued Charmbracelet album mirrors that. But, the mammoth success of Emancipation quickly raised her ego and it ultimately morphed her into the "diva" persona she is now, a caricature of herself almost. It's probably a defence mechanism or mask to protect her should Glitter 2 ever happen, but she's not been "Mariah" as we all knew her since then. Which is a shame. (Wednesday 28 January 2026; 18:00) this is a reply to message 113,095

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,095) by Lainsky from Philippines While MTV Unplugged proved the critics wrong and helped Mariah Carey recognize her ability to connect with her fans, the Glitter era and its associated controversies significantly changed her as both a person and an artist. Primarily, it humbled her in profound ways, deepening her connection with her true fans. As an artist, this experience strengthened her and gave her sound a more mature quality while still reflecting her authentic persona. Both MTV Unplugged and the Glitter era hold their own significance; I believe these experiences were necessary for her growth into the person she is today. Regardless, I still love the Glitter album, which she has described as a soundtrack. It is my favorite next to Butterfly. MTV Unplugged is the live soundtrack I play whenever I feel nostalgic and miss her powerful voice in the early 90s. (Wednesday 28 January 2026; 04:43)

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,096) by BFF from United States I like the Unplugged performance and think it helped to push Mariah more toward live performing. I agreed with her early on about how she really did not have enough material on the debut album to tour with it, but I wish Mariah had committed to more extensive touring in the early 90s. The "Music Box" (7 dates), "Daydream" (7 dates), and "Butterfly" (11 dates) tours were all way too brief. The "Rainbow" tour (19 dates) was a little more extensive but still did not feel like a world tour to me. I like the "Glitter" album and think the movie had the potential to be much better, but it also became more of a distraction from Mariah developing as a live performer. She did not complete a full scale tour until the Charmbracelet world tour. It still frustrates me that the Butterfly World Tour was cut short due to that silly "Double O Soul" movie with Chris Tucker that never got made; that album really deserved a larger scale tour behind it. (Wednesday 28 January 2026; 16:51) this is a reply to message 113,094

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,094) by Bobby A from United States I watched the MTV Unplugged concert yesterday after thinking about one of MC's most famous phrases. MC said, "You know I am not used to doing this." MC finally received a breakthrough moment when she realized that she could connect with her audience. And yes, she did connect with her audience in such a huge way after all of her nervousness, hesitation, and lack of performance experience. MTV Unplugged proved all of her critics wrong that she was just a manufactured studio artist. I believe after the MTV Unplugged concert, MC began to really overwork herself to the point it caught up with her during the Glitter era. Has anyone else thought about the significance of the MTV Unplugged concert and the Glitter era? (Tuesday 27 January 2026; 09:22)

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,095) by Lainsky from Philippines While MTV Unplugged proved the critics wrong and helped Mariah Carey recognize her ability to connect with her fans, the Glitter era and its associated controversies significantly changed her as both a person and an artist. Primarily, it humbled her in profound ways, deepening her connection with her true fans. As an artist, this experience strengthened her and gave her sound a more mature quality while still reflecting her authentic persona. Both MTV Unplugged and the Glitter era hold their own significance; I believe these experiences were necessary for her growth into the person she is today. Regardless, I still love the Glitter album, which she has described as a soundtrack. It is my favorite next to Butterfly. MTV Unplugged is the live soundtrack I play whenever I feel nostalgic and miss her powerful voice in the early 90s. (Wednesday 28 January 2026; 04:43) this is a reply to message 113,094

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,094) by Bobby A from United States I watched the MTV Unplugged concert yesterday after thinking about one of MC's most famous phrases. MC said, "You know I am not used to doing this." MC finally received a breakthrough moment when she realized that she could connect with her audience. And yes, she did connect with her audience in such a huge way after all of her nervousness, hesitation, and lack of performance experience. MTV Unplugged proved all of her critics wrong that she was just a manufactured studio artist. I believe after the MTV Unplugged concert, MC began to really overwork herself to the point it caught up with her during the Glitter era. Has anyone else thought about the significance of the MTV Unplugged concert and the Glitter era? (Tuesday 27 January 2026; 09:22)

MTV Unplugged and Glitter significance (113,094) by Bobby A from United States I watched the MTV Unplugged concert yesterday after thinking about one of MC's most famous phrases. MC said, "You know I am not used to doing this." MC finally received a breakthrough moment when she realized that she could connect with her audience. And yes, she did connect with her audience in such a huge way after all of her nervousness, hesitation, and lack of performance experience. MTV Unplugged proved all of her critics wrong that she was just a manufactured studio artist. I believe after the MTV Unplugged concert, MC began to really overwork herself to the point it caught up with her during the Glitter era. Has anyone else thought about the significance of the MTV Unplugged concert and the Glitter era? (Tuesday 27 January 2026; 09:22)

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,093) by Bobby A from United States Lol. TJ, save some songs for the Rarities III and IV. I am predicting 13-15 songs and possibly one new song. I suspect MC's focus will be primarily the following eras: 1. The demo tape 2. Debut 3. Daydream 4. Glitter 5. Charmbracelet 6. TEOM 7. Memoirs 8. Somebody's Ugly Daughter - separate packaging 9. TV live performances (Tuesday 27 January 2026; 02:01) this is a reply to message 113,091

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,091) by TJ from Norway Are we sure that she is releasing Rarities part 2 this year? I hope for more than two discs. It should be at least four. Yes I'm greedy. One disc with all those songs that have other versions than the album cuts (like for example All in Your Mind), one with SUD, one with different live songs that haven't been on CD before (If It's Over - SNL, the duet with Bolton and so on) and one with the Paris Charmbracelet concert (with the band introductions). I'm sure I could make a fifth disc as well, but that's Mariah's job. Oh dear, I forgot her demo tape. I need five to six discs. (Monday 26 January 2026; 20:58)

I won't allow it (113,092) by TJ from Norway I might have to listen to that album again. (Monday 26 January 2026; 20:59) this is a reply to message 113,084

I won't allow it (113,084) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it too. The groove, the lyrics and the humor. It's such a fun, relaxed song. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 14:38)

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,091) by TJ from Norway Are we sure that she is releasing Rarities part 2 this year? I hope for more than two discs. It should be at least four. Yes I'm greedy. One disc with all those songs that have other versions than the album cuts (like for example All in Your Mind), one with SUD, one with different live songs that haven't been on CD before (If It's Over - SNL, the duet with Bolton and so on) and one with the Paris Charmbracelet concert (with the band introductions). I'm sure I could make a fifth disc as well, but that's Mariah's job. Oh dear, I forgot her demo tape. I need five to six discs. (Monday 26 January 2026; 20:58) this is a reply to message 113,090

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,090) by Bobby A from United States I forgot about We're Not Making Love Anymore. It will be very interesting to see which songs end up on The Rarities II. I am predicting a October or November release this year if MC releases The Rarities II and Somebody's Ugly Daughter. Sony Legacy has to package and market them both in such a way to maximize physical sales. (Monday 26 January 2026; 16:09)

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,090) by Bobby A from United States I forgot about We're Not Making Love Anymore. It will be very interesting to see which songs end up on The Rarities II. I am predicting a October or November release this year if MC releases The Rarities II and Somebody's Ugly Daughter. Sony Legacy has to package and market them both in such a way to maximize physical sales. (Monday 26 January 2026; 16:09) this is a reply to message 113,085

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,085) by Lainsky from Philippines How about "We're Not Making Love Anymore" with Michael Bolton, Bobby A? I believe it is a nice duet she had, aside from the remake of "Endless Love". (Monday 26 January 2026; 08:05)

I won't allow it (113,089) by Zachariah from Croatia Agreed. Great vibe. Especially for the Spring. (Monday 26 January 2026; 14:35) this is a reply to message 113,086

I won't allow it (113,086) by Lainsky from Philippines One of my favorite tracks from HFIA. I couldn't agree more. This could or should be a single. (Monday 26 January 2026; 08:06)

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,088) by Bill from the UK 100% that needs to find its way onto the album. I always hoped if she did an anniversary edition of the debut that she would put that duet on it. (Monday 26 January 2026; 12:57) this is a reply to message 113,085

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,085) by Lainsky from Philippines How about "We're Not Making Love Anymore" with Michael Bolton, Bobby A? I believe it is a nice duet she had, aside from the remake of "Endless Love". (Monday 26 January 2026; 08:05)

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,087) by Giovanni from USA I'm still mad at Mariah for not finishing "Bring it on home" and putting it on an album. It's a great song that had potential to be another signature Mariah song. (Monday 26 January 2026; 08:19) this is a reply to message 113,081

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,081) by Bobby A from United States I thought I would look in my Mariah book to see what MC could possibly release as the The Rarities II tracklist. 1. Weakness of the Body 2. Lose Control 3. Reach For The Sky 4. Help Me Make It Through The Night 5. Right To Dream 6. Where Are You Christmas? 7. When I Feel It 8. Secret Love 9. Sprung 10. Imperfect 11. Skydiving 12. You and I - BET performance/Stevie Wonder Tribute 13. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - VH1 performance 14. 2015 Diane Warren collaboration 15. 100% 16. Bring It On Home 17. With You I'm Born Again - duet with John Legend - VH1 performance 18. Thirsty ft. Rich Homie Quan 19. Goin Up Yonder - Richard Smallwood cover 20. Jesus I Do - Acapella 21. The Demo Tape 22. All My Life - Acapella 23. My Saving Grace - BET performance 24. Betcha Gon Know - Acapella 25. Metorite - QTip's original version 26. Looking In - MLB All-Star Charity event performance 27. Vision of Love - Grammy performance 28. Yours ft. Justin Timberlake (Sunday 25 January 2026; 08:46)

I won't allow it (113,086) by Lainsky from Philippines One of my favorite tracks from HFIA. I couldn't agree more. This could or should be a single. (Monday 26 January 2026; 08:06) this is a reply to message 113,079

I won't allow it (113,079) by Giovanni from USA I love the production on "I won't allow it" and the song shows what a sense of humor Mariah has haha. Thought it was about Brian but it's actually about Nick. I would love to have heard 2009 Mariah sing this song. HFIA reminds me so much of MOAIA. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 07:03)

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,085) by Lainsky from Philippines How about "We're Not Making Love Anymore" with Michael Bolton, Bobby A? I believe it is a nice duet she had, aside from the remake of "Endless Love". (Monday 26 January 2026; 08:05) this is a reply to message 113,081

Possible The Rarities II songs (113,081) by Bobby A from United States I thought I would look in my Mariah book to see what MC could possibly release as the The Rarities II tracklist. 1. Weakness of the Body 2. Lose Control 3. Reach For The Sky 4. Help Me Make It Through The Night 5. Right To Dream 6. Where Are You Christmas? 7. When I Feel It 8. Secret Love 9. Sprung 10. Imperfect 11. Skydiving 12. You and I - BET performance/Stevie Wonder Tribute 13. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - VH1 performance 14. 2015 Diane Warren collaboration 15. 100% 16. Bring It On Home 17. With You I'm Born Again - duet with John Legend - VH1 performance 18. Thirsty ft. Rich Homie Quan 19. Goin Up Yonder - Richard Smallwood cover 20. Jesus I Do - Acapella 21. The Demo Tape 22. All My Life - Acapella 23. My Saving Grace - BET performance 24. Betcha Gon Know - Acapella 25. Metorite - QTip's original version 26. Looking In - MLB All-Star Charity event performance 27. Vision of Love - Grammy performance 28. Yours ft. Justin Timberlake (Sunday 25 January 2026; 08:46)

I won't allow it (113,084) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it too. The groove, the lyrics and the humor. It's such a fun, relaxed song. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 14:38) this is a reply to message 113,079

I won't allow it (113,079) by Giovanni from USA I love the production on "I won't allow it" and the song shows what a sense of humor Mariah has haha. Thought it was about Brian but it's actually about Nick. I would love to have heard 2009 Mariah sing this song. HFIA reminds me so much of MOAIA. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 07:03)

I won't allow it (113,083) by Bobby A from United States You can hear Anderson .Paak and Bongo By The Way having fun with MC after she sings, "You should have been more proactive." IWA should get a Nile Rogers remix treatment with Daft Punk and Brent Faiyaz features as the final single this summer. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 08:59) this is a reply to message 113,079

I won't allow it (113,079) by Giovanni from USA I love the production on "I won't allow it" and the song shows what a sense of humor Mariah has haha. Thought it was about Brian but it's actually about Nick. I would love to have heard 2009 Mariah sing this song. HFIA reminds me so much of MOAIA. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 07:03)

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