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Play this Song (111,339) by Bobby A from United States
Wow. Gamma knows this is the one song to drive album sales. Plus, the video is ready to premiere on release day.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 17:26)
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Play this Song (111,338) by Libra Lamb from USA
This is somewhat exciting. I'm tired of singles getting dropped and then immediately dropped from promotion. Mariah is going to have to actual promote if she wants this album and singles to do well. I caved in and preordered the album even though I think there will be deluxe versions coming later. At least I hope so. It's getting kinda boring. Other artists put way more effort into their art. She'll always have her hits and number ones. If she's happy with that, so am I.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 16:50)
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Packer (111,337) by Libra Lamb from USA
Honestly, if I told you, I'd get banned. They know who they are and what they participated in getting us in the US to a fascist state.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 16:38)
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Packer (111,336) by Libra Lamb from USA
I never needed or asked for you to advocate for me. Your heightened intuition failed you somehow. You just give off really big red flags. Stay away for me. Keep your fictional book too. I’m glad people can still worship whatever and whomever they want. For now.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 16:25)
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Looking back on Glitter (111,335) by T from USA
After Rainbow, and the D, F, H, H, first singles maybe 2001 was the moment she should've changed it up and not been so predictable with a lesser version of a first up-tempo single (sure if the original Firecracker was released that would've been better). But maybe the first single should've been her first single ballad since Vision of Love. New label, a reset. In hindsight I would've picked Lead The Way. It's Mariah's favorite song on the album and it's arguably the best song on the album. It would've won over the general public too, and that would've had a positive effect on the movie. Second single could've been, Loverboy. Then If We, followed by Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. Glitter was the original wrong single choices album.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 14:49)
Packer (111,334) by Lambi from USA
Honestly I guess family completely steered me away from it too. They considered it "new age". While I of course, am middle of the road with astrology, in terms of belief, I just think it's such a cool thing to be well-verse on these days. Everyone literally asks about your sign, it's really a great conversation starter. I'm glad you kept your interest. I just looked up my birthday and it said:

• Highly intuitive and perceptive
They have a sixth sense for reading people and situations. Nothing really gets past them. This makes them hard to fool, and terrifying in debates or confrontations.

• Protective (but not always forgiving)
Fiercely loyal to those they care about, but once betrayed, it's nearly impossible to regain their trust.

• Drawn to the unseen or mysterious
They're often fascinated by life's darker or more taboo subjects: psychology, true crime, spirituality, death, secrets, transformation.

It honestly describes me to the T. It's such an interesting read, very insightful.

I looked up Mariah's and it says:

• High-energy and passionate:
These people don't just live, they charge through life. They're motivated, competitive, and usually up for a challenge. Boredom is their enemy.

• Intelligence and creativity:
Quick-witted and action-oriented, March 27 individuals often excel in fast-paced environments , think business, sports, entrepreneurship, or performance arts. They think best when they're in motion, and they often come up with brilliant ideas under pressure.

• In love:
Romantic, passionate, and enthusiastic, they love the thrill of romance. They tend to fall fast and pursue hard. However, they need partners who can keep up with their energy and don't try to control them. Respect and independence are non-negotiable.

Yet again, very accurate descriptions of MC. And thank you Lamb. I'm headed to LA in October and I'm just gonna drop by at Gammas headquarters and inquire to see if there's openings. I think about Mariah a lot so I feel called to do it. I would just have to worry about the practicalities of moving near Santa Monica, but I think all the fun I'll have while working will be worth it.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 14:09)
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Play this Song (111,333) by Chicago Lamb from USA
According to reports, Mariah's next single, "Play This Song" featuring Anderson .Paak, is set to drop September 26 - the same day as her new album Here For It All. The video is already filmed, and sources say it's big-budget and stunning. Fans can expect Mariah looking amazing, with a fun R&B groove that's perfect to dance to.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 13:44)
Packer (111,332) by Lambi from USA
Honestly, after reading your comment, I regret advocating for your return. I stood up for you thinking you were misunderstood, turns out that was the real fiction. Maybe stick to Stephen King, at least his characters have depth.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 13:34)
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Packer (111,331) by Libra Lamb from USA
Now, that was funny.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 13:11)
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Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,330) by 4real4real from UK
Day 8 (again): Charmbracelet (2002)
+ Through the Rain EP
+ The One EP
+ Boy EP
+ Bringing On the Heartbreak EP
+ I Only Wanted EP
+ I Know What You Want (The Remixes)
+ Miss You (The Remixes)
+ Gotta Thing 4 U (with Da Brat)
+ U Make Me Wanna (with Jadakiss)

Here For It All will be released globally at midnight 26th September 2025, New York time. For full impact, commence streaming each album from midnight NY time in your local area.

September 20, Day 8 (again) - Tonight we slide into one of the most quietly fascinating chapters of Mariah's story.

After the saga that was Glitter and the chaos around its release, MC walked away from Virgin with a cool $70M payout and the rights to every by master she recorded there. (A queen collects her coins and keeps the receipts.) She didn't stay idle for long. She signed with Island/Def Jam, brought back her ride-or-dies Jermaine Dupri and Jam & Lewis, and opened the door to new names like Just Blaze and 7 Aurelius. That's a mix of classic and fresh that only Mariah could balance.

Here's the thing: back then, a lot of people really thought she'd lost her voice. The press was brutal, the casuals were loud. But only now, with the perspective of Mimi and everything since, can we see that those whispers on Charmbracelet weren't weakness; they were a creative choice. Listen to the way she slides from featherlight phrases to full, rich belts. Those transitions are hard, and she makes them sound effortless.

And then came "I Know What You Want" with Busta Rhymes, a track that proved her ear was still razor-sharp. That song went all the way to #3 on the Hot 100 and had the early 2000's in a chokehold. Riding that wave, she wanted "You Got Me" to be the next single (her third link-up with Jay-Z after "Heartbreaker" and "Things That U Do"). If you've never heard the version tucked on Freeway's album with extra ad-libs, do yourself a favour. The label missed a trick by not releasing it after IKWYW's success.

Instead, the suits pushed "Through the Rain" a ballad they basically forced her to write. It's heartfelt, sure, but you can almost hear the boardroom in it. Still, MC stacked the album with her kind of ballads: the gorgeous, Latin-tinged "I Only Wanted", which completes a trilogy with "My All" and "After Tonight" (or a quadrilogy if you count "I Don't Wanna Cry"). There's the uplifting gospel of "My Saving Grace", and the dreamy "Yours", which started as a duet with Justin Timberlake. It sits right alongside ethereal gems like "Fourth of July" and "Bliss".

Mariah covering a Def Leppard power ballad was not on anyone's 2002 bingo card, but leave it to her to take something unexpected and make it her own. She flips "Bringing On the Heartbreak" from arena rock into an almost ethereal slow jam, layering those whispery verses over a sleek R&B track before letting the belts soar in the final chorus. It's proof she was still willing to play and stretch her range, even when the industry wanted to box her in. The arrangement is so clever: keeping the song's aching core while smoothing the edges into that "quiet storm" vibe that runs through Charmbracelet. It's a risk that feels so natural in her hands.

Then there's "Sunflowers for Alfred Roy", maybe the most personal thing she's ever put on record. Written for her father not long after he passed, it's tender without a trace of melodrama. Just a daughter speaking to her dad through music. You can almost see the scene: Mariah alone at the piano, sunlight on the keys, turning grief into something soft and beautiful. The melody drifts like a memory, and her voice stays close, never oversinging, just letting the words land. For anyone who's ever lost someone, this song feels like a quiet hug. It's her way of saying goodbye and thank you in the language she knows best.

This is also the era when a lot of us "real" lambs found each other online for the first time, gushing over deep cuts like "There Goes My Heart Again" and "Subtle Invitation" (which honestly should've been the album title). We had message-board debates, we argued, we defended, we laughed, but that's family. Even now, the Charmbracelet conversation can divide the lambily, but in the end, love wins.

If you're exploring outside the standard track list, make sure to queue up "Miss You" and plus Da Brat's "Gotta Thing 4 U" and Jadakiss' "U Make Me Wanna". They round out the world Charmbracelet was quietly building.

The truth is, Island didn't quite know what to do with her pre-LA Reid. They tried to please everyone and ended up pleasing nobody. But tucked inside that confusion is a record that's as intimate as anything she's done. A "quiet storm" album made for late nights.

So tonight, turn off every light, let a few candles burn low, pour some cocoa (or a glass of something stronger if that's your lane), and press play. Hear her healing, experimenting, whispering secrets, and still slipping in those crystal-clear belts. That's the sound of an artist regrouping, refining, and getting ready to remind the world exactly who she is. LYM.

Mariah Carey "Here For It All" release countdown streaming calendar: Midnight Eastern Time September 20th Charmie, 21st Emancipation, 22nd E=MC2, 23rd Memoirs, 24th Elusive Chanteuse, 25th Caution plus beyond, 26th HFIA?
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 12:02)
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Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,329) by MusicfanJ from Germany
"Glitter" is very special and extraordinary in a lot of ways. It will always have a special place in my heart.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 12:01)
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Packer (111,328) by Bill from the UK
Who rattled your cage?
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 11:55)
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Article: Mariah Carey performs Amazon concert ahead of COP30 (111,327) by Dove from United States
That stage looks cool AF. I wish we could see footage of the concert. I couldn't find any.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 10:25)
HFIA (111,326) by Dove from United States
I'm a little bummed because I'm going to be super busy the weekend the album comes out and won't be able to listen to it the way I wanted to at the same time you guys are. I wanted to listen to it all the way through a few times (like in the old days) before I form solid opinions about it.

I may steer clear of message boards and reviews before I listen and decide how I feel about it myself.

I remember when Mariah went to Jamaica in 2015. I watched the clips before I came here to read everyone's posts. I thought she sounded so amazing and looked so beautiful. Then I came here and everyone was roasting her. It kind of did influence my opinion, I think.

So I'm going to take a little break from here when it comes out (even though I really want to know what everyone else has to say) so that I can get to know it one-on-one.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 10:23)
Album length (111,325) by Bobby A from United States
Correction: The short length of the songs is going to make the album flow better. No more typing in my car at a stop light. Lol. How many days left now?
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 10:18)
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Packer (111,324) by Libra Lamb from USA
Personally, I prefer Stephen King for my fiction.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 10:03)
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Album length (111,323) by Libra Lamb from USA
Must be British humor. It was lost in translation to me.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 07:36)
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Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,322) by Libra Lamb from USA
Great post. This album or soundtrack is one of my all time favorites. No skips and just the right amount of songs.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 00:16)
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Packer (111,321) by Bobby A from United States
Thank you, Dove. I like you too.
(Saturday 20 September 2025; 00:04)
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Album length (111,320) by Bobby A from United States
Bill, I feel the short length of the tracks are going to make the album flow better. There has to be a longer church shouting version Jesus I Do coming on the deluxe.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 23:26)
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Album length (111,319) by 4real4real from UK
Bill, this is hilarious.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 22:06)
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Play this song (111,318) by Giovanni from USA
So apparently "Play this song" might be the next single. I am very anxious to hear it. Supposedly it's coming out the day the album is released. I don't know if it's true.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 20:45)
Sarah McLachlan vs Mariah Carey (111,317) by Shezz from Pk
I love Sarah McLachlan. One of my favourite artists ever (after MC). She has always been a grounded, simple (for lack of a better word) and intellectual person that never ever cared for the celebrity life who lived like an ordinary person and worked with animal shelters. Her music has always been at the crux, never her relationships, or lifestyle. Quite the antithesis of Mariah though I have always been more emotionally drawn towards Mariah and her music and her life.

She has been so under the radar it'll be a major feat for her new album to even chart.

Rumor has it the Anderson .Paak duet video will be released with the album next week as the third single.

7 years are now down to 7 days.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 17:56)
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Packer (111,316) by Dove from United States
When I was growing up my mom and grandma were super religious. I was too. I bought some astrology books in a yard sale when I was like 13. I got really into it. I would meet people and see if their personalities matched with what their planet placements said about them (if I knew their planet placements). When my mom found my stash (of books) she threw them all out. I took a long break but it always remained a secret interest of mine.

As I got older I became more spiritual than religious but I still always pray because I like having a relationship with God. I will pray for you that you will choose the path that will benefit your life the best.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 17:13)
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Album length (111,315) by Dove from United States
Bill, your posts never fail to make me laugh.
(Friday 19 September 2025; 17:00)
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