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Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,795) by Stacey from USA No kidding, right? I am dying to hear this version of one of my favorite ballads. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 21:04) this is a reply to message 114,781

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,781) by Bill from the UK Stop everything. We're getting the original 1997 Lead the Way from Butterfly? That in and of itself makes the entire deluxe worthwhile. (Monday 26 October 2026; 18:00)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,794) by BFF from US I'm disappointed because the track listing reads more like a "Loverboy" or "Never too Far" EP rather than a set of rare/vault tracks like what we got for "Music Box". We can all verify the existence of other original songs that Mariah registered for the "Glitter" project. "Royal Tones", "Lillie's Blues", "Glitter" to name a few. It just seems strange to not have at least one or two unreleased songs from a project she worked on for four years. Even if she didn't include new songs, there could have been more variety of alternate versions. The alternate take of "Twister" you can clearly hear at the end of the movie, the live performance of "Reflections (Care Enough)", an alternate take of "Don't Stop". But perhaps she's saving leftover songs for a "Rarities 2" compilation? I hope we at least get full remix EPs for "Loverboy" and "Never Too Far/Hero" on streaming. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 19:33) this is a reply to message 114,785

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,785) by Philipp from Switzerland How can you be disappointed? I'm super excited about these bonus tracks. (Monday 26 October 2026; 21:22)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,793) by Bill from the UK Tracks 8 - 15 are all "new" to a degree, and certainly look interesting (writing session, rough demo, alternative takes etc.). It's certainly much better than the Butterfly anniversary edition. Mariah always said her and Westlife were planning to work together again after the success of Against All Odds in Europe, who knew it was a shelved Glitter duet? I just assumed they never bothered. I'm excited. And hey, it's better than nothing. I was hoping she'd put out Loverboy and NTF/Hero EPs as they both had a lot of remixes done for them. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 18:43) this is a reply to message 114,784

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,784) by Jamie from UK I've just been reading online and a lot of people seem disappointed with disc two content. (Monday 26 October 2026; 19:54)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,792) by Edward from USA Bobby A, Rosa has been around long enough to know that everything I said was in good spirits. You guys should know me by now. And no, I won't be the number one poster this year. Before Lambi disappeared after Eric's comment, she was posting more than five messages a day, so I think she'll take that title. You'll definitely be number one again this year, though. As for Christmas, I won't be in New York this year. I'll be visiting family out of state. I usually go see them for Thanksgiving, but I'm switching things up and spending Christmas with them instead. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 15:51) this is a reply to message 114,786

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,786) by Bobby A from United States Edward, go easy on Rose. Do you remember 14 years ago when I would get carried away with so much excitement? It took me about the recording of the Caution album to find my voice with less predictions and crazy Dear MC requests. Plus, I feel you asking me to upload a face pic as my avatar in 2022 made me tone it down and it made me blush too. I feel you are going to be the number one poster this year. I want you to have the title this year. Will you be home in New York this Christmas? (Monday 26 October 2026; 23:19)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,791) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Bobby, contextualize more about all these things you're talking about, please. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 14:52) this is a reply to message 114,786

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,786) by Bobby A from United States Edward, go easy on Rose. Do you remember 14 years ago when I would get carried away with so much excitement? It took me about the recording of the Caution album to find my voice with less predictions and crazy Dear MC requests. Plus, I feel you asking me to upload a face pic as my avatar in 2022 made me tone it down and it made me blush too. I feel you are going to be the number one poster this year. I want you to have the title this year. Will you be home in New York this Christmas? (Monday 26 October 2026; 23:19)

Great interviews (114,790) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Check this out. She always behaves so professionally and formally around Molly. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 14:48)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,789) by Lighty from China Actually many artists are doing the same, like Sam Smith with In The Lonely Hour, Nelly Furtado with Loose (twice already), Beyonce with B'Day, Gaga with Born This Way, just to name a few. Even JLo's 25th anniversary edition of the JLo album is packed with some never-heard-before versions of her songs, and I'm genuinely looking forward to Britney's 25th anniversary edition of her Britney album, which will include 5 previously unreleased songs from her vault. That said, no one beats Mariah when she released those writing session rough demos for Daydream30. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 08:06) this is a reply to message 114,787

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,787) by Tevin from USA I would have loved a new song, but I'm happy she is giving us something. Let's not forget a few years ago she didn't even recognize the album existed. Also the January 97 version of Lead the way will basically be her Daydream voice, so I can't wait to hear that. I'm just grateful we are getting something because other than maybe Taylor, no one else is dropping anniversary packages like this. Now MiMi if you are reading this, open the vault please and release Rarities 2 next year. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 01:56)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,788) by Lainsky from Philippines I share the same sentiment after seeing the track listing she posted on X. It would have been great to have a brand-new, unreleased track or two. Instead, it's mostly seven older songs presented in different versions or timelines. Oh well, I have a feeling I'll stick to the original album, along with the Loverboy Firecracker version and "Out Here on My Own" to enjoy. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 03:27) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,787) by Tevin from USA I would have loved a new song, but I'm happy she is giving us something. Let's not forget a few years ago she didn't even recognize the album existed. Also the January 97 version of Lead the way will basically be her Daydream voice, so I can't wait to hear that. I'm just grateful we are getting something because other than maybe Taylor, no one else is dropping anniversary packages like this. Now MiMi if you are reading this, open the vault please and release Rarities 2 next year. (Tuesday 27 October 2026; 01:56) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,786) by Bobby A from United States Edward, go easy on Rose. Do you remember 14 years ago when I would get carried away with so much excitement? It took me about the recording of the Caution album to find my voice with less predictions and crazy Dear MC requests. Plus, I feel you asking me to upload a face pic as my avatar in 2022 made me tone it down and it made me blush too. I feel you are going to be the number one poster this year. I want you to have the title this year. Will you be home in New York this Christmas? (Monday 26 October 2026; 23:19) this is a reply to message 114,774

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,774) by Edward from USA Rose, it's okay. You just have a lot of feelings, and apparently, a lot of words to go with them. The fact that Jamie's phone couldn't handle your extensive and rather expansive post isn't your fault. I started reading it yesterday, and I'm still working my way through it today, saving some for tomorrow. And look at me, not complaining. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:38)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,785) by Philipp from Switzerland How can you be disappointed? I'm super excited about these bonus tracks. (Monday 26 October 2026; 21:22) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,784) by Jamie from UK I've just been reading online and a lot of people seem disappointed with disc two content. (Monday 26 October 2026; 19:54) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,783) by Bobby A from United States I am so disappointed. I guess the tracklisting is not earth shattering at all. (Monday 26 October 2026; 19:14) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,782) by Dave from USA I see it on Amazon music and 95% of the album's songs are blacked out and unavailable to play. (Monday 26 October 2026; 18:19) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,781) by Bill from the UK Stop everything. We're getting the original 1997 Lead the Way from Butterfly? That in and of itself makes the entire deluxe worthwhile. (Monday 26 October 2026; 18:00) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,780) by Lighty from China Basically the only song I'm really looking forward to on disc 2 is Lead the Way (1997 version). (Monday 26 October 2026; 17:45) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,779) by Jamie from UK Wow that looks more like a Never Too Far EP. Yes must say I'm a little disappointed there isn't more new unreleased tracks. (Monday 26 October 2026; 17:29) this is a reply to message 114,776

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,778) by Jamie from UK Haha now I get it. (Monday 26 October 2026; 17:26) this is a reply to message 114,773

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,773) by Edward from USA Jamie, stop being so touchy. That was intended to be read in a dual monitor, with intermissions. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:26)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,777) by Jamie from UK Haha it's ok, I'm just joking with you. (Monday 26 October 2026; 17:25) this is a reply to message 114,772

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,772) by D from United States Sorry. I was on vacation and had too much free time on my hands. (Monday 26 October 2026; 13:30)

Glitter 25 bonus disc tracklisting (114,776) by BFF from US Well, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Mariah just posted the track listing for disc 2 of the Deluxe Edition a little while ago. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) 7. Loverboy (Club Of Love Remix) 8. Want You (Mariah Only Version) 9. All My Life (A Cappella) 10. Lead The Way (1997 Version) 11. Out Here On My Own (Alternate Vocal Take) 12. Never Too Far (Writing Session Interlude) 13. Never Too Far (Rough Demo) 14. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) with Westlife 15. Glitter Medley (Live from the Caution Tour) I just don't quite understand the lack of unreleased vault tracks. She worked on this project from 1997-2001, and we know that there are other songs from that period that were completed for "Glitter". (Monday 26 October 2026; 16:31) this is a reply to message 114,764

Glitter (114,764) by Bobby A from United States I don't think MC will disappoint us based upon her Loverboy video she posted today. She has really been promoting the Glitter25 anniversary. I feel that is why her Spotify numbers have increased during these past two months and because of DWTS as well. I anticipate huge chart positions and sales numbers for individual songs and the Glitter album starting Friday. In the video, she looks 35 years old and like a model in the video. Does MC [wear] hair extensions? (Sunday 25 October 2026; 21:50)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,775) by nancy from Switzerland We cannot expect from an artist or a person in general to be always the same for the whole life. MC was the girl next door with her hopes and dreams. She was thorn by toxic people in the industry. Because she was a people pleaser. She had to build self esteem. In my opinion the diva behavior is kind of a protection shield where she hides her vulnerability. Her success, style changes, outfit experiments, the difficult childhood, toxic family members, divorces, mental breakdown, the breakthrough, miscarriage, motherhood, private and working relationships contribute to the person she is today. Being 18 is not the same as 57. I know we are not counting. The only thing I have difficulty with, that she does not release something new. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:55)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,774) by Edward from USA Rose, it's okay. You just have a lot of feelings, and apparently, a lot of words to go with them. The fact that Jamie's phone couldn't handle your extensive and rather expansive post isn't your fault. I started reading it yesterday, and I'm still working my way through it today, saving some for tomorrow. And look at me, not complaining. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:38) this is a reply to message 114,772

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,772) by D from United States Sorry. I was on vacation and had too much free time on my hands. (Monday 26 October 2026; 13:30)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,773) by Edward from USA Jamie, stop being so touchy. That was intended to be read in a dual monitor, with intermissions. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:26) this is a reply to message 114,771

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,771) by Jamie from UK I don't think I've ever seen such a long post. I had to scroll that far down my battery went... (Monday 26 October 2026; 12:12)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,772) by D from United States Sorry. I was on vacation and had too much free time on my hands. (Monday 26 October 2026; 13:30) this is a reply to message 114,771

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,771) by Jamie from UK I don't think I've ever seen such a long post. I had to scroll that far down my battery went... (Monday 26 October 2026; 12:12)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,771) by Jamie from UK I don't think I've ever seen such a long post. I had to scroll that far down my battery went... (Monday 26 October 2026; 12:12) this is a reply to message 114,766

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,766) by D from United States I’ve been thinking about the girl-next-door Mariah from her debut until about Glitter. Glitter must have been a much harder time for her than we can imagine because she went through a major death and rebirth. She was in her early 30s around the time of Glitter and Charmbracelet, so it makes sense that she would outgrow that girl anyway. But the ego death she experienced around that time made it even more intense. After that experience, she had to reinvent herself and Phoenix even harder than she would have had to otherwise. At the beginning, she was curated into the pop princess the machine knew we wanted. Everything about her was manicured and perfect. It worked because we loved it. We ate it up. . We’re still in love with that girl we fell in love with back then, almost 40 years later. But that wasn’t entirely who she was. It was the surface of who she was, so it wasn’t fake, but it wasn’t everything. If you look at old pictures of her before she was famous, she always liked to dress sexy. Like you said, she’s one of those people who don’t need to try because it’s in their aura. Her sensual vibe was always going to shine through, no matter what she wore. But she likes to dress sexy. I mean, she loves Marilyn Monroe, the ultimate sex symbol/goddess. And why is that wrong? Why do we make it wrong? None of us are the same person we were when we were 20, 32, 41, 55, 73, or 90. Our life experiences change us. It makes sense that she would adopt the Ginger persona. When she was little, she used to watch reruns of Gilligan’s Island like the rest of us. As a little girl, I wanted to be Ginger too, so I can relate. Ginger was like a living Barbie doll. She had the most beautiful clothes, and all the men swooned over her. She was mesmerizing. After feeling controlled and managed by her career for so long, Mariah went through a period of trying to find herself again. She wanted to be young, free, and sexy, and in hindsight, I love that for her. At the time, it was a little jarring and confusing for me that the media turned against her because she had always been their sweetheart. If we felt that way, imagine how she felt? Probably like the plane was going down fast. I look back at the publicity and songs and music videos Jennifer Lopez was getting back then. It made me see how having all the support and talented people on your side really does help a ton. When I see Jennifer Lopez in her Fly Girl days, I don’t think she was extraordinarily special. They made her extraordinarily special. When you have an above-average physical package and then get the best makeup people, hair extensions, videographers, designers, publicists, label plugs with connections who want to make you the next big thing, and talented people writing your songs and singing them for you, that helps. That matters. Jennifer was wearing revealing clothes too, but the marketing was on her side. So it was okay for her, but Mariah was labeled “slutty” and “crazy. ” Mariah was blessed with beauty, so we do admire that about her. But when we look at Mariah’s actual art, her voice and her music, it’s always been great. Mariah’s music has never disappointed me. It has evolved, but art is supposed to. I didn’t understand Butterfly when it first came out. I wanted something that was more easily digestible. I was young. But then I grew up, and when I finally got it, I REALLY got it. I love that she’s the Queen of Christmas. I love Mariah memes. I love memes in general. I don’t love tabloids, but it’s not like she’s going after them, asking them to write scandalous stories about her. The tabloid thing can’t be blamed on her. Famous people will always be targeted by the tabloids, and it’s up to the public to choose whether to pay attention to that or not. Also, another thought I just had: Why are men (and some women) so threatened by women who wear sexy clothes? In my opinion, it’s mostly men who want to control women and shame us into submission. It’s a different thing when it’s young women whose bodies are being exploited by older men. I’m not okay with that. But if it’s a 30-year-old woman wearing short shorts and a tube top in the summertime because it’s hot outside and she wants to feel unrestricted and comfortable, and it’s her own choice, I don’t think that judgment is warranted. Take Tate McRae, for example. She’s always scantily clad, but she’s a trained dancer, so that’s the kind of stuff she’s used to wearing. She looks comfortable, and it seems like it’s her own choice. So I don’t have a problem with her nakedness. (On a side note, I really love her and her personality, and I hope she has a long and prosperous career. ) Shakira has always seemed comfortable in her sexiness and her body too. But there are some artists where it doesn’t look comfortable or natural. It looks like they’re doing it because someone else told them to or suggested it. I don’t like that. The Loverboy remix and the abundance of guest artists: I think it works. If you didn’t like it, it’s probably because you don’t like rap music, and that’s okay. That’s why she has a version without the rappers. This just occurred to me: I think that’s why she makes the joke in Glitter about getting rid of the “superfluous shit. ” She knew what some people would say. Ha ha. Honestly, I’m not super into rap music either. I mostly only know the huge hits and what Mariah has shared with the world. The emphasis on attitude and the argument that the music became more disposable and less emotionally meaningful than her earlier work: She has deep, emotional tracks on all her albums, so I’m not sure why you say this. Historically, she’s had fun songs that are usually the main single. Fantasy, Dreamlover, and Heartbreaker weren’t deep or emotional either. They’re on the same level as Loverboy, Obsessed, and #Beautiful. On that note, I wanted to share something. I was watching Mariah Carey interview videos on YouTube while I was cleaning my house. A video came up where these guys were comparing Mary J. Blige, Janet, Whitney, and Mariah. One of the men had the nerve to put Mariah Carey at the bottom. . He said Mariah Carey is a singles/hit artist and doesn’t have any albums that are good as a whole. Tell me you’ve never listened to an entire Mariah Carey album without telling me you’ve never listened to an entire Mariah Carey album. . And a lot of people think this. . I was talking to a girl at my old job, and we were talking about our favorite artists. I said Mariah Carey. She made a face and said, “Oh no, not her. ” WTF. I was so shocked because this girl, my ex-coworker, is the coolest, most nonjudgmental person ever. It got me thinking that this narrative against Mariah runs deep, and it’s going to continue if something isn’t done. If you watch old interviews, she was so happy, confident, and free, and now she’s like a puppy that’s been abused. The media has been abusive to Mariah, so I understand it. She always has to be careful about what she says because everything can be twisted to fit a narrative. She probably wonders if it’s even worth it and checks out. I’m sure she only goes through with it partly because she knows there are some of us who still love her. And I feel like she still has hope that things will turn around and people will appreciate her creations again. On that YouTube clip I watched, one of the other guys told the naysayer that Mariah has a lot of good songs that have never been heard and that she wasn’t at the bottom. The older guy told him he really didn’t believe that. He wouldn’t even let him have his own opinion. Oh, and the guy just got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the conversation and told everyone. It was a short clip, like 10 minutes, and I can’t find it now, but I wish I could so I could share it with you guys. To the guy who defended Mariah: I wish all the good things for you, sir. May both sides of your pillow always stay cool, and I pray you have more abundance and good fortune than you could ever imagine. The only thing I remember is that it was four Black men, and one was called Joe Budden. (I remember because it sounds like Joe Biden.) Anyway, Mariah has lots of good songs that are unheard of by anyone but fans. While I’ve been responding to this post, I’ve had a Mariah playlist of all her songs playing in the background, and every song has been a banger. Impossible. So Blessed. Yours. You Need Me. Where I Belong. Bringing Me Life. I am Free, I Wish You Well, You Don’t Know What to Do. My point is, she’s still great. She needs better marketing. (Monday 26 October 2026; 02:47)

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