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The Mariah UK takeover is gonna pay off (110,575) by Tevin from USA Wow thank you for all the facts and figures. (Monday 18 August 2025; 18:56) this is a reply to message 110,535

The Mariah UK takeover is gonna pay off (110,535) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End I salute the effort made by Gamma and Team Mariah to attack one (non-American) territory full-on. • Capital's Summertime Ball had ~80,000 attendees ~80% 18-39 and MC has made 2 appearances on the radiostation in June and August with multiple clips shared on social media. The Capital FM hosts loved her both times and that translates/transfers to Capital FM's core demographic of 15-34 with 7.5 million weekly and ~1.1 million daily listeners (London ~235,000) - who will be more primed for her album come September. The whole show was broadcast live on YouTube and aired on ITV, the premier UK commercial tv station with a 15% market share. It's still on available on ITV's streaming platforms. • Brighton Pride ~50,000 attendees ~70% in 18-39 (no official broadcasting channels). Made several headlines and news articles, multiple clips shared on socials • Heritage Live at Sandringham Estate ~10,000 to 30,000 attendees ~50% in 18-39 (no official broadcasting channel). Made several headlines and news articles, multiple clips shared on socials • Harper's Bazaar UK July Cover and interview inspired the times critique and discussion on Revolt TV and many other publications. Socials and forums obviously quoted too. The cover photo and shoot garnered a lot of positive feedback, exclusively so. A rarity for Mariah's press coverage. Should point to an uptick in sales of the physical magazine issue. (Was also heavily featured during her Selfridge's "Here For It All" in-person fan-event. More on that later down the list). • Selfridges Presents: Mariah Carey. Their flagship department store (located in London on Oxford Street, which attracts more than 500,000 daily visitors) has daily visitors in the tens of thousands and many more thousands would have shown up because Mariah is so high profile. From watching the videos and clips from fan-cams it was obviously a very successful turnout. It bordered on pandemonium in spots. Not a surprise since it was open to the public who were encouraged to sign up for free audience tickets. Promoted and curated as a Q&A session hosted by Clara Amfo of BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Clara has unfortunately left BBC 1 Radio about 3 days ago, citing depression and burnout, after 8 years. (Goes to show, how you can never know what people are going they behind the scenes no matter how well put together they come off in public. We wish Clara well as she privately recovers.) BBC 1 Radio has ~1million daily listeners. The Selfridges even displayed Mariah's Harper's Bazaar UK magazine for easy pickup as part of her promo. Fans have even gotten her to personally sign their copies since it came out and some have bought it as a collectors item. Honorable mentions: ° BBC Radio 1Xtra Breakfast Show - Nadia Jae ° BBC Radio 2 - Scott Mills Breakfast Show ° Capital FM's Breakfast Show with Sian Welby, Jordan North, and Chris Stark. ° Smooth Radio - Angie Greaves ° Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East and Will Best Apologies if I missed any appearances or persons. I know that it was not intentional. In any case. I just wanted to list and document MC's rather assertive presence in the UK this Summer. She's been very visible and accessible to fans and civilians alike. It hasn't gone overboard, so when the HFIA album promotion picks up in September, The UK market will have her fresh on their minds and still curious. Hopefully Gamma and Team Mariah have fostered enough good will with all of this effort both on radio and the larger UK populus for a nice album debut position. I hope they push the McCartney cover in the UK and Europe especially. MC's "Without You" is still a radio staple in Europe. Everybody loves her version and that's when she really became a star across the Atlantic. I was quite surprised at how mid the American audience received it in comparison to us. I thought it important to give Team Mariah some credit for what they've done right so far. It's not all doom and gloom. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 05:59)

Back to chart obsession (110,574) by jaker20 from US It's funny you mentioned Cardi B because years ago lambs want them to collab and now with her not doing well, no one would even suggest that would be a good idea. I want Mariah to do the most unexpected collaborations, like an up and coming folk pop artist or an artist who is big in the Spanish speaking countries or in Asia. Something totally unexpected. Mariah is going to Brazil to shoot a video, hopefully these ideas reach her team. American pop music charts are no longer cool and the market has dried up, the best creatives are elsewhere, and that's where the money is. (Monday 18 August 2025; 18:56) this is a reply to message 110,532

Back to chart obsession (110,532) by Randy from USA Jaker for once we agree. People will love a song and then when it doesn't do well, it was a bad single choice. Mariah does it too. One of my favorite songs is Through The Rain and Mariah has bad talked that. Although during the promotional tour, she said it was an anthem. The same with Bye Bye, which I love. Mariah talks about how that was a bad single choice, but she promoted it everywhere. No one knows whether a song will be a hit because if they did, everyone would have number ones. I knew the first time I heard Type: Dangerous and Sugar Sweet they weren't hits. Cool songs. Not hits. Can I bring Adele up for the fifty million time? Why does only Adele understand that a heartfelt ballad as a lead single will go to number one because it reaches across generations and music delivery formats? I was disgusted to watch Hello make 25 go diamond and Easy on Me make 30 sell in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, and for as much as I love those two songs, I'm sitting by thinking, Mariah does ballads better than anyone. And yet she keeps churning out modern r&b. Final thought and it's still a repeat. I don't know what Mariah or Gamma thought releasing these songs so early on an album so short. Was there a plan B if the songs didn't work? Type Dangerous shoulda came out the last week of July and Sugar Sweet shoulda came out the last week of August for a September 26 release. But quiet as it's kept, I kinda think Cardi B is gonna struggle. The music audience is fickle. We will see. That's all. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 01:10)

Daydream anniversary (110,573) by BFF from United States The album release date for "Here for It All" (9/26/25) coincides with the 30th anniversary of the "Daydream" album release (9/26/95). I wonder if we will get a 30th anniversary edition of the "Daydream" album. Surely we will get something since Mariah has done something for "Music Box", "Butterfly", "Rainbow", and "The Emancipation of Mimi"? I know we got "Slipping Away" and "One Night" on "The Rarities" but perhaps there are more songs we do not know about (other than the Chick album). (Monday 18 August 2025; 18:47)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,572) by MusicfanJ from Germany That sounds horrible. I have no knowledge in medicine, so thanks for the info. All I know is, that it's always better to use as less medicine and chemistry as it's possible. So yes, you need a good doctor who you can trust. It's the same for us "normal people". To find a good one isn't easy. I hope Mariah isn't overworking again. Her latest traumas are indeed too much for one human. Poor Mariah. (Monday 18 August 2025; 18:27) this is a reply to message 110,566

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,566) by Lambi from USA This is the same exact medication Britney Spears takes. Another tidbit: lithium requires regular blood monitoring to stay within a safe range. Too little = ineffective. Too much = toxic. Lithium is also risky for diabetics. If the kidneys are already under stress from diabetes, lithium can increase the risk of kidney dysfunction or even failure. Mariah needs to actually pay attention to her dosage. She probably had a breakdown around the time Pat and Alison passed. A legitimate mental collapse that's hard to navigate. The sadness in her eyes on St. Patrick's Day said it all. Let's keep Mariah in our prayers, lambs. It really is the elephant in the room that she's suffering from serious, debilitating health issues. I pray she receives the wisdom to listen to her body. I also pray the Holy Spirit warns her if any doctors are suspicious. It's not hard for them to be paid off by elites. Nonetheless, I'm elated she's still here, always working on something. She truly is doing the best with what she's got. (Monday 18 August 2025; 11:32)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,571) by MusicfanJ from Germany I don't buy it too. Yes, since 2001 mental problems got public. It was a sad time to have witnessed. The breakdown was everywhere in the press and media back then. But with "Charmbracelet" Mariah seemed recovered, her interviews were honest and very enjoyable. She looked healthy and fit with and without the sunglasses. But the latest interviews are hard to watch. Something seems a bit strange. I really wish Bryan Tanaka would still be there. He seemed to be a big "rock in the surf". (Monday 18 August 2025; 18:16) this is a reply to message 110,563

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,563) by Bill from the UK According to Mariah's own testimony she has been treating her bipolar since 2001, so no, I don't buy that her current presentation is simply down to her taking her medication and regulating her mood, sorry. (Monday 18 August 2025; 07:08)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,570) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I am bipolar myself, and used lithium for two years, but the side effects made me stop using it, it was not lack of energy or fatigue. I have also a psychology degree, so I have first hand experience and academic merits. There are a lot of different medication you can use as a bipolar, but the medications that affect your energy, libido, exuberance, and makes you a "living dead" is the antipsychotic drugs, like zyprexa (olanzapine) and others. Sometimes if you have had a severe relaps like a manic or depressed episode, you can get olanzapine as an injection, or you get another antipsychotic drug called zeplion as an injection. Those medications are administrated once a month, is a so called depot medication, they can have a devastating affect on your mood, happiness, energy, libido, hunger, and the joy of living. Those medication makes you completely flat emotionally, it can give you social anxiety and general anxiety, they keep you in a state where you are just alive, nothing cheers you up, and nothing brings you down, you are completely empty and dead inside, there's not an ounce of mojo what so ever. It's also very frustrating to be in that stat, because you have vivid memories about how you used to be happier, and that makes you even more sad. I suspect Mariah is, or has, been on heavy medication since the death of her mother and sister, which have made her mojo disappear. Even after you have decreased the dosage or auto seponated the medication, it can take months for you to even have a happy thought occurring in your head, but you will get happy again. Using such medication is not a way to live, I have been there, and will never ever again be so dead inside because of medication again, then I will rather not take them. I use orfiril which is a stabilizer that works perfectly for me with no side effects. But be aware guys, after this period with our beloved Mariah be almost a living dead, she is too fatigued to even move around, expect a period from some time from now when she will be exuberant again, and maybe then she will go over the top at the other extreme. But then I think people in her life will keep her out of the public for a short period of time. Mariah was in a manic state at the infamous TRL moment. After her being so low as of recently, it might be expected for her to go up in the clouds as a counter effect in her brain, when chemistry in brain wants to maintain homeostasis again, the neurons releases neurotransmitters to balance the depressed state Mariah is in now. Then she will go overboard, but will retain balance a few weeks to a few months after that. This is the life of a bipolar, I have written two books and a bunch of opinion articles about it Norwegian newspapers. Just remember folks, the Mariah we all love is still there, she just have to flourish again. (Monday 18 August 2025; 17:40) this is a reply to message 110,565

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,565) by Chris from UK How much do you know about bipolar Bill? There is no "cure", no 100% effective treatment. Even with treatment you will still experience lows and highs. Behind the highs and lows is the sheer effort to function and that effort can be exhausting. If you look at Mariah's presentation during an interview, I'd guess that she might be using a medication called lithium. Look it up and see the side effects. Sometimes the treatment is like finding a spider in your bathroom, so you set your house on fire to get rid of it. Now imagine you are MC and all that comes with it. (Monday 18 August 2025; 10:32)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,569) by Bill from the UK I know enough to know it's really ill advised to drink copious amounts of alcohol whilst taking any bipolar medication, yet Mariah continues to do so. So her current bizarre state is likely down to her amplifying her symptoms and any medication side effects by drinking. (Monday 18 August 2025; 17:29) this is a reply to message 110,565

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,565) by Chris from UK How much do you know about bipolar Bill? There is no "cure", no 100% effective treatment. Even with treatment you will still experience lows and highs. Behind the highs and lows is the sheer effort to function and that effort can be exhausting. If you look at Mariah's presentation during an interview, I'd guess that she might be using a medication called lithium. Look it up and see the side effects. Sometimes the treatment is like finding a spider in your bathroom, so you set your house on fire to get rid of it. Now imagine you are MC and all that comes with it. (Monday 18 August 2025; 10:32)

Here For It All snippet (110,568) by Terna from Nigeria Glad I could be of help, and yeah I agree Mariah songs are recognizable mainly from the chord progressions, melodies and her choice of harmonies even when she's not the one singing. (Monday 18 August 2025; 16:49) this is a reply to message 110,539

Here For It All snippet (110,539) by Bobby A from United States Thank you so much, Terna. I never would have thought chord progressions as being so complicated. I guess this is the reason why MC almost always has a humming part at the beginning of her songs like Always Be My Baby. I understand better now. Anyone can always say that a song is a Mariah Carey song because of her recognizable chord progressions. Plus, this is the reason why MC collaborated so well with piano composers like Ben Margulies, Walter A., Loris Holland, Big Jim Wright, and Marc Shaiman. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 11:32)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,566) by Lambi from USA This is the same exact medication Britney Spears takes. Another tidbit: lithium requires regular blood monitoring to stay within a safe range. Too little = ineffective. Too much = toxic. Lithium is also risky for diabetics. If the kidneys are already under stress from diabetes, lithium can increase the risk of kidney dysfunction or even failure. Mariah needs to actually pay attention to her dosage. She probably had a breakdown around the time Pat and Alison passed. A legitimate mental collapse that's hard to navigate. The sadness in her eyes on St. Patrick's Day said it all. Let's keep Mariah in our prayers, lambs. It really is the elephant in the room that she's suffering from serious, debilitating health issues. I pray she receives the wisdom to listen to her body. I also pray the Holy Spirit warns her if any doctors are suspicious. It's not hard for them to be paid off by elites. Nonetheless, I'm elated she's still here, always working on something. She truly is doing the best with what she's got. (Monday 18 August 2025; 11:32) this is a reply to message 110,565

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,565) by Chris from UK How much do you know about bipolar Bill? There is no "cure", no 100% effective treatment. Even with treatment you will still experience lows and highs. Behind the highs and lows is the sheer effort to function and that effort can be exhausting. If you look at Mariah's presentation during an interview, I'd guess that she might be using a medication called lithium. Look it up and see the side effects. Sometimes the treatment is like finding a spider in your bathroom, so you set your house on fire to get rid of it. Now imagine you are MC and all that comes with it. (Monday 18 August 2025; 10:32)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,565) by Chris from UK How much do you know about bipolar Bill? There is no "cure", no 100% effective treatment. Even with treatment you will still experience lows and highs. Behind the highs and lows is the sheer effort to function and that effort can be exhausting. If you look at Mariah's presentation during an interview, I'd guess that she might be using a medication called lithium. Look it up and see the side effects. Sometimes the treatment is like finding a spider in your bathroom, so you set your house on fire to get rid of it. Now imagine you are MC and all that comes with it. (Monday 18 August 2025; 10:32) this is a reply to message 110,563

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,563) by Bill from the UK According to Mariah's own testimony she has been treating her bipolar since 2001, so no, I don't buy that her current presentation is simply down to her taking her medication and regulating her mood, sorry. (Monday 18 August 2025; 07:08)

The Price Sisters and Melonie Daniels (110,564) by MusicfanJ from Germany That would be awesome. The ladies are the best. They are a part of the magic that Mariah's music had in the 90ies. Everything was on point back then. That power and soul of the voices, real musicians. All songs they did together are a pleasure to listen to. I can't wait to hear the new songs with them. (Monday 18 August 2025; 09:38) this is a reply to message 110,555

The Price Sisters and Melonie Daniels (110,555) by Bobby A from United States Do you think Kelly Price, Shanrae Price and Melonie Daniels will ever be reunited with MC for one last performance or tour. Their background vocals were tight and gave MC a full dynamic sound to some of her best songs. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 22:07)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,563) by Bill from the UK According to Mariah's own testimony she has been treating her bipolar since 2001, so no, I don't buy that her current presentation is simply down to her taking her medication and regulating her mood, sorry. (Monday 18 August 2025; 07:08) this is a reply to message 110,552

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,552) by Chris from UK Mariah has spoken about living with bipolar disorder, and the medication used to treat it can definitely change how someone comes across. The point of these meds is to stabilise moods, but they can also make a person calmer, more subdued, or less "high energy" than before. So if she doesn't always seem like the same Mariah we remember from the 90s, it's not that she's lost herself - it's that she's managing her health and choosing stability over the extreme ups and downs. She might seem different at times, but that doesn't mean she isn't still the same person at her core. It simply shows how hard she's working to stay well and balanced. For many people with bipolar, treatment means accepting side effects like tiredness or difficulty concentrating in exchange for a safer, more stable life. It's important to remember that a bipolar diagnosis doesn't take away someone's identity. They may need more structure and routine, and they might not live at the same extremes of mood and energy anymore, but that doesn't make them "less themselves". If anything, it shows incredible strength to fight for stability and hold on to a life that feels steady and safe. This just reinforces the fact that she is still the same woman I love and admire, as this is the woman that wrote "There's a hero, if you look inside your heart. You don't have to be afraid of what you are." (Sunday 17 August 2025; 19:11)

Back to chart obsession (110,562) by jaker20 from US Mariah is releasing because she wants to tour next year. I'm sure of it. All artists now release only for that reason. There's no real incentive from recording and charting anymore, especially for "older" acts. Beyonce toured purely based on that, and she had more incentive to promote Cowboy Carter after the album hit number one, but she didn't care to do that. I think that's what's Mariah will do. Release the album, then after the holidays, release potentially a few TV specials out of it and then a tour or mini tour. She's having the best concert attendance of her career recently, and she needs a new theme to tour. That's what everyone's doing. Not many cares about chart performance. I'm not being biased as a lamb, but the only time the charts actually mean something is during the holidays because the points are high, and Mariah dominates that. (Monday 18 August 2025; 00:16) this is a reply to message 110,549

Back to chart obsession (110,549) by BFF from United States I think Mariah and her team could have gotten more mileage out of "Type Dangerous" if they had released the video and remix EP sooner. The song and video are fun, and the song makes really good use of that Eric B. and Rakim sample. It's still doing pretty well in the niche R&B radio format. I never cared for "Sugar Sweet" from the first time I heard it and think it's a much weaker song than "Type Dangerous". If I worked on Mariah's team, I would advocate for a ballad or the Anderson.Paak duet as a third single. We have to get used to the idea that the "legacy" residencies and Christmas tours are going to be Mariah's main focus since they clearly generate the most income. The rollout for "Caution" came around the time of "The Butterfly Returns" residency and a European Christmas tour, so it seems like we will see a similar pattern for "Here For It All". It makes sense that she would continue to focus on the residencies and Christmas tours... unless a newly released single or album becomes a massive hit. Maybe we will luck out and get a "Here For It All" tour next year, but Mariah's recent pattern of pre-recording entire shows doesn't bode well for how that would turn out. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 14:43)

Mimi was ahead as a showgirl (110,561) by jaker20 from US Madonna also already did that showgirl theme with her Girlie Show in the 90s and Whose That Girl era in the 80s. She's already run that theme to the ground. Mariah only dabbled in it during the Butterfly Tour and Breakdown and I Stay In Love video. But they're not new, and it didn't fit her overall persona anyway. I love Taylor, but I'm sorry, she's not as compelling a performer like Madonna, nor have the classics like Mariah. She's an album artist with a top notch business team. Her sales is inflated by the re-releases which boosted her career which then put her in the position she is now. It helps a lot that she has the drive. Miley Cyrus is probably thinking what Taylor did right. They had near identical path, but Taylor left her in the dust. Both started as teens with country leanings, then turn to pop. That's the thing about being a performer and having your act being based on a theme, you can recycle the old and make it new again. (Monday 18 August 2025; 00:06) this is a reply to message 110,534

Mimi was ahead as a showgirl (110,534) by Nicole from US Looking at Taylor Swift's promo pictures for her Life of a Showgirl album made me think of Breakdown and I Stay in Love. Mariah was way ahead of the times but sometimes I think maybe if she stuck to one look per era and not only sexy skimpy dresses. I guess Mimi just wants sexy all the time but that's just me. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 03:43)

Mariah at Sandringham (110,560) by jaker20 from US They had HFIA cover with a QR code projected on the screen. It seems that Mariah's new team knows what it's doing. It's possible for the album's debut to surprise. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 23:54)

"Mirage" (110,559) by Bobby A from United States MC just overworked her body, mind, and voice for 30 years with album after album and tour after tour. It has caught up with her now at 57. I was on TikTok today and user Mimaandson (New York City) reviewed the Here For It All snippet and Sugar Sweet. Mima said that MC still has it vocally, but something is missing. Also, Mima said what MC needs is an exciting love to inspire her. She said what Derek Jeter gave MC came out in her songs. So true. MC's vocals haven't been the same since they broke up. And Nick messing up their marriage didn't help her either. I want Derek and MC to get back together. I guarantee you that the old MC would come back. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 23:37) this is a reply to message 110,545

"Mirage" (110,545) by Bill from the UK Agree, well said. Every time I raise this point I get a reprimand (usually warranted), but there is something clearly wrong with Mariah. It is not all smiles and sunshine, nothing is fine and dandy, and she is not slaying nor is she giving. She is vanishing, drifting away. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 14:07)

I stay in love (110,558) by Giovanni from USA Is one of my favorite Mariah songs and deserved better. I don't know why it wasn't promoted more and why there is like one live performance of the song. I believe it could have charted higher and been a hit if it had more promo. "We belong together" is a great song and legendary in terms of success, but I like "I stay in love" more. Justice for "I stay in love". (Sunday 17 August 2025; 22:39)

Stop making excuses (110,557) by Giovanni from USA We already know Mariah is older and has nodules that is no excuse for not being able to sing live. Mariah's problem is that she damaged her voice with drinking and she does not get enough rest. This isn't a disrespect to Mariah because I love her to death and she remains the best singing voice I've heard but too many people I know always point out the nodules instead of Mariah's love for champagne. Alcohol dries out the vocal chords and causes inflammation in the voice. I truly believe that's why MC sounds very horse when she speaks. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 22:23)

Alan Carr (110,556) by Giovanni from USA Sorry but that interview is very uncomfortable to watch and it's not because of Mariah. Alan plays around way too much and really annoyed me. He needs to learn how to respect Mariah and other artists if he wants interviews. It was really cringe to look at and what's the worst part of the interview is that he did not ask more questions about the album. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 22:08)

The Price Sisters and Melonie Daniels (110,555) by Bobby A from United States Do you think Kelly Price, Shanrae Price and Melonie Daniels will ever be reunited with MC for one last performance or tour. Their background vocals were tight and gave MC a full dynamic sound to some of her best songs. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 22:07)

Doja Cat (110,554) by Giovanni from USA Mariah can collaborate with who she wants but I think it would help if she choose artists who are known and who are current. I used to dream of a Sam Smith collaboration but after his recent transformation I was over it. I still like him but he's obviously going through something. I could really hear a ballad type song with him and Mariah. John Legend is another artist who at the moment is not relevant but sings well with Mariah. I remember in an interview Mariah said she would work with anyone to make music. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 21:58) this is a reply to message 110,520

Doja Cat (110,520) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter While I get that but it's so clear that she never met these 2 artists before because from the "behind the scenes" video we could see they're meeting for the first time when shooting the promo clip. I would think a songwriter like Mariah would at least want to be more acquainted with whoever she chooses to collaborate with because she's so picky with who she works with. She keeps picking random artists. (Saturday 16 August 2025; 00:31)

2013 Mariah (110,553) by Giovanni from USA I would also mention the dress she wore at the Grammys, Mariah looked like a million dollar Barbie. I even loved how she styled her hair. I like the make up she used in 2013. These new stylists she hired are not doing her any justice and I would agree that she definitely has a social media problem. Her X account is still stuck at 21 million which is sad. I honestly thought her team would have done something especially with a new album about to be released. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 21:48) this is a reply to message 110,509

2013 Mariah (110,509) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I agree about the 2013 fashion. Her looks were on point. The American Idol era had her taking risks. Her hair and glam was on point. Her recent looks don't do justice to how incredible she looks now. The only recent ensemble I really liked was the gold moment at the BETs performance. She needs a new team of stylist and publicist and especially a social media team. Her social media needs some serious work. (Friday 15 August 2025; 15:43)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,552) by Chris from UK Mariah has spoken about living with bipolar disorder, and the medication used to treat it can definitely change how someone comes across. The point of these meds is to stabilise moods, but they can also make a person calmer, more subdued, or less "high energy" than before. So if she doesn't always seem like the same Mariah we remember from the 90s, it's not that she's lost herself - it's that she's managing her health and choosing stability over the extreme ups and downs. She might seem different at times, but that doesn't mean she isn't still the same person at her core. It simply shows how hard she's working to stay well and balanced. For many people with bipolar, treatment means accepting side effects like tiredness or difficulty concentrating in exchange for a safer, more stable life. It's important to remember that a bipolar diagnosis doesn't take away someone's identity. They may need more structure and routine, and they might not live at the same extremes of mood and energy anymore, but that doesn't make them "less themselves". If anything, it shows incredible strength to fight for stability and hold on to a life that feels steady and safe. This just reinforces the fact that she is still the same woman I love and admire, as this is the woman that wrote "There's a hero, if you look inside your heart. You don't have to be afraid of what you are." (Sunday 17 August 2025; 19:11)

Here For It All - the last commercial Mariah album (110,551) by MhieMhie from Vietnam HFIA seems to be the last stretch for Mariah as a commercial artist that can still have a age crossover appeal. Beyond that, I think the next album will be on her 60s or even 70s themed about casual creations when she feels like it. Oh my…. what a ride for everyone and she is approaching this age of her career. I hope HFIA becomes a cementing album of all her accomplishments. I smell retirement beyond this though as she had given so much to the world like imagine - she is someone that the world can name. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 15:42)

Back to chart obsession (110,550) by Bobby A from United States Another thing is why didn't MC collaborate with Jack Antonoff or Ryan Tedder for the new album? What is she afraid of writing and recording a couple of new pop songs. I heard Dreamlover on Friday at a restsurant and thought this is the old MC everyone wants back on the radio. I am beginning to feel if Gamma and MC don't promote the heck out of this 3rd single coming, HFIA is not going receive the first week sales punch that it needs to debut in the top 10 on the Billboard 200. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 14:55) this is a reply to message 110,547

Back to chart obsession (110,547) by T from USA Mariah sets the tone and everyone follows. That's the way it's always been when people idolize someone. About the album release, I think it was good to start the first single in early June as it gives this "era" a full six months before December and Christmas. However I would've released the album much sooner so she can take advantage of all this promo (especially the VMA's on September 7th). Here's the schedule I think would've benefited her the most: June 6th: Type Dangerous single August 1st: Champaign & Confetti (ft. Anderson Paak) single August 22nd: HFIA album release October 3rd: Sugar Sweet/Here For It All single November 1st: It's time... (for a deluxe edition) (Sunday 17 August 2025; 14:27)

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