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About TJ from Norway: I've been a fan since she released Vision of Love in 1990. Insta: tony2909

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)

2026 Mariah (113,075) by TJ from Norway "You lied." Haha. So funny. Worth mentioning in a future wedding or things like that. (Sunday 25 January 2026; 00:10) this is a reply to message 113,073

2026 Mariah (113,073) by Stacey from USA I turned 48 last year (born in October of 1977). When I hit 40, my kids were 9, 6, and 3. For years before that, I had them convinced I was only 23. Every so often, I would add a year. So on my 40th birthday, my husband showed my math guru son (the 6 year old) my birth certificate. He asked my son, how old is Mommy? He looked at my birth year and did the math in his head, and said with the most utter look of disgust, "You lied." That story still cracks me up. Honestly, I think why HFIA resonates so much with me is because like Mariah, I am here for it all too, the shakes and withdrawals, etc. I own every experience I've had, good or bad. It has made me who I am today. It's been a rough couple of years teaching special education. Not the kids, but working with adults, particularly those who evaluate your performance unfairly. I had to up my anxiety medication because of it. I didn't think MC could come close to inspirational lyrics from Hero or Fly Like A Bird, but she absolutely crushed it with Nothing Is Impossible. Those last few seconds when the piano plays the final melody and the song fades out gets me every time. I've had to fight for everything I have. Anyway, don't know where that all came from, lol. But, I guess it explains why I love HFIA so much, and am so grateful I have those beautiful songs to listen to and remind me I am enough. (Friday 23 January 2026; 18:21)

2026 Mariah (113,071) by TJ from Norway Born in the 70's. Turning 50 this year, but I claim that it is 29 (again). Working as a teacher and have colleagues that used to be my pupils. And the worst part is that they are now 30. Haha. I still remember being 14 and listening to VOL on my stereo. I was lucky that my parents gave me this rack music system with huge speakers for my confirmation as a youngster. I'm still unsure if my neighbours, 5 or 6 houses away from us was of the same perception. Anyway, so many good memories. (Thursday 22 January 2026; 18:28) this is a reply to message 113,069

2026 Mariah (113,069) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I feel the same way. Lol. When I think of 97 for example, I'm like it was yesterday. Spooky. But you're an 80ies born kid too right? When we age, we are like wine, we only get better. Even with a little wrinkle here and there and maybe some little aches, but inside still very young. (Most of the time.) In Norway I heard there's the friluftsliv. A very heathy lifestyle. So I'm sure, there's no horror. But the time flies too fast, that's so true. (Thursday 22 January 2026; 11:54)

2026 Mariah (113,066) by TJ from Norway And Greenland was originally Norwegian territory, but we lost it in 1814 to Denmark. Anyway. What do you guys think she's going to sing I Italian? Is it Hero? (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 22:30) this is a reply to message 113,063

2026 Mariah (113,063) by Lara from Middle East By the way things are going, in summer it will be renamed Trumpland. Interesting fact: Did you the US Virgin Islands were Danish and sold to the US, and later on, one of them was bought by no one else but Epstein. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 19:22)

2026 Mariah (113,065) by TJ from Norway The worst part is that I feel like it's just a couple of years ago, and then I look into a mirror. Horror. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 22:27) this is a reply to message 113,058

2026 Mariah (113,058) by MusicfanJ from Germany Good question. I wonder too. And I miss lyrics like "There's got to be away". I can still relate to it. And it's still up-to date and maybe always will. More than with luxury bags LV, shoes or a private plane. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 14:38)

2026 Mariah (113,064) by TJ from Norway Hahaha. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 22:25) this is a reply to message 113,054

2026 Mariah (113,054) by Edward from USA Rumor has it she's releasing a new song in the summer called "Greenland". So, don't lose hope. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 03:47)

2026 Mariah (113,052) by TJ from Norway Mariah wrote There's Got To Be A Way, back in the early 90's, late 80's. I wonder if she is still up to date of how the world is today. (Tuesday 20 January 2026; 19:04)

Deep cut (113,021) by TJ from Norway I'm just glad somebody asked. (Thursday 15 January 2026; 14:09) this is a reply to message 113,018

Deep cut (113,018) by Zachariah from Croatia I guess I have to be the dumb one but what does deep cut exactly means? Sorry if the question is stupid but I don't understand and don't want to be left out. (Thursday 15 January 2026; 10:53)

Reddit thread - save one MC song from each album (113,014) by TJ from Norway Oh dear. I forgot Rainbow. Heartbreaker Remix. That one should be on my list. (Wednesday 14 January 2026; 23:12) this is a reply to message 113,004

Reddit thread - save one MC song from each album (113,004) by Lainsky from Philippines Nice list, Todd. Here's mine because I love lists like this. MC - Love Takes Time Emotions - Make It Happen MB - Now That I Know Daydream - Fantasy Butterfly - Butterfly #1s - Sweetheart Rainbow - After Tonight Glitter - Lead The Way CB - Through The Rain TEOM - Stay The Night E=MC2 - For The Record MOAIA - Standing O MIAM - Thirsty Rarities - Out Here On My Own Caution - Caution HFIA - In Your Feelings (Wednesday 14 January 2026; 05:26)

Speaking about deep cuts (113,013) by TJ from Norway Long Ago. I love the song, the beat. Everything about it. (Wednesday 14 January 2026; 23:09) this is a reply to message 113,008

Speaking about deep cuts (113,008) by MusicfanJ from Germany I enjoyed your post very much. I think I know what you mean with "Long ago". I never heard a female singer sing so "cool" and urban like Mariah did on Long Ago. The same with Fantasy. But what I loved about Long Ago was the groove and at the same time the sad undertone. It's almost hypnotic. "Want you" is very underrated too. I love that "80ies tune" and her soft, soulful voice on it. Her music catalogue is outstanding. Mariah can sing every genre, from pop to soul/RnB, jazz, country, soft-rock, gospel, blues, maybe grunge lol. It's very rare, and almost every album sounds different. It can never get boring. I still have to discover her newest album fully. But NII and "I won't allow it" are my favourites too. "Your love" is beautiful too. Mariah is the queen of covers too. (Wednesday 14 January 2026; 11:42)

Reddit thread - save one MC song from each album (113,012) by TJ from Norway A quick list: MC - All In Your Mind Emotions - If It's Over MTV - Emotions MB - Music Box Daydream - Fantasy Butterfly - The Beautiful Ones #1's - Vision of Love (sneaky of me) Glitter - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life CB - Clown (or My Saving Grace, I can't decide) TEOM - It's Like That E=MC2 - I'll Be Loving You Long Time MOAIA - Up Out My Face MIAM - #Beautiful Caution - GTFO HFIA - I Really Don't Know (Wednesday 14 January 2026; 23:08) this is a reply to message 113,000

Reddit thread - save one MC song from each album (113,000) by Todd from Melbourne, Australia Saw this thread on reddit and it even made a playlist for it. You can save 1 MC song from each album. Mine would be: MC - Alone In Love Emotions - Til The End of Time MTV - Can't Let Go MB - Everything Fades Away Daydream - Fantasy Butterfly - Butterfly #1s - Sweetheart Glitter - Loverboy CB - Bringing on the Heartbreak TEOM - Stay the Night EMC2 - I'll Be Lovin U Long Time MOAIA - Betcha Gon Know MIAM - Camouflage Rarities - Out Here On My Own Caution - Giving Me Life HFIA - Nothing Is Impossible (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 23:10)

Rarities 2 (112,971) by TJ from Norway That would be so nice. I would love to hear the other version of All in Your Mind. Let's hope there's a bonus disk with Someone's Ugly Daughter. (Saturday 10 January 2026; 07:05) this is a reply to message 112,969

Rarities 2 (112,969) by Giovanni from USA I heard that Mariah may be planning on releasing a part 2 of The Rarities this year or in 2027? If so I would be happy about that. (Saturday 10 January 2026; 02:37)

Make it look good (112,970) by TJ from Norway I barely listen to anything she has released after 2007, except #Beautiful. Most of her latest projects are just her trying to recreate her former success, and I find it boring. I stick to her older albums. They are pure perfection. (Saturday 10 January 2026; 07:01) this is a reply to message 112,968

Make it look good (112,968) by Giovanni from USA Does anyone still give MILG a listen? One of Mariah's best recordings and deserved more recognition and success. I wish there was a behind the scenes of Mariah in the studio recording the song and I would like to ask her does she ever sing this song in her home. (Saturday 10 January 2026; 02:31)

Celine was out of line (112,958) by TJ from Norway Stupid me who believed this topic was so 2025. (Thursday 8 January 2026; 22:03) this is a reply to message 112,955

Celine was out of line (112,955) by Nikki from usa It's amazing how many people forget facts. Mariah was right to call her out, she'd been pulling that crap all night. There's a reason Celine got a 3 year SNL skit about her. Her behavior was atrocious. This was about divas coming together, not the Celine show. Celine sang over Carole King twice while they were going down the rows. They had rehearsed this, Celine knew that wasn't her place. She kept singing Carole's part for her. Then, Aretha goes down the line and Celine jumped out at the end. Again, out of turn. Then, she has the audacity to compete with Aretha and try to get Aretha to answer her in Aretha's own song. Celine carried on this competition so long, Aretha had to bypass her and finish solo. Even then, Celine tried to have the last belt of Aretha's song that night. Celine was unbelievably rude. Mariah should've called her out and I'm glad Mariah's not afraid to stick up for what's right. Mariah should defend herself and give clapback when necessary. I don't approve telling women they should be doormats. (Thursday 8 January 2026; 10:12)

My Prayer (112,926) by TJ from Norway And a longer version of Anytime You Need a Friend. I remember hearing that version on the radio back in the 90's, I was in heaven. (Monday 5 January 2026; 10:31) this is a reply to message 112,911

My Prayer (112,911) by Bill from the UK Make sure you check out the anniversary edition of Music Box if you haven't. It has a longer, better version of "All I Live For" from The Rarities and another vaulted up track called "Workin' Hard" that she did with C&C Music Factory (who did the dance tracks on Emotions and Music Box). (Sunday 4 January 2026; 18:49)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,893) by TJ from Norway I find it sad that she thinks it's ok to diss anyone at all in the public. It's kind of trashy and unnecessary. I think J.Lo is being the bigger person. And Celine? As you say. Never heard her saying anything bad about anyone. (Saturday 3 January 2026; 15:13) this is a reply to message 112,877

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,877) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I really would like to know Tommy's thought process when he thought JLo could be the new Mariah? The woman doesn't write, nor does she sing (won't even get into her range, she can't sing point blank), doesn't produce. She's basically an entertainer with a pretty face. If you're going to try to replace a once in a lifetime phenomenon like Mariah, you need to put your money where your mouth is and match her skill for skill. I always found it sad that Mariah dissed Céline so much. Céline is so sweet and always has nice things to say about others. (Friday 2 January 2026; 13:39)

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,857) by TJ from Norway You say: "In my honest opinion, Mariah was simply bitter about Celine being positioned to carry on her torch as the best Sony selling artist. So she chose to make fun of how corny the MHWGO music video was by responding with a much stronger, more refined aesthetic built around the same theme. It was a silent clap back." I really can't remember Mariah being bitter about that song (or Celine), or making fun of it back in the 90's. But I might have forgotten it. Do you think the video for My All is less corny than MHWGO? I'm not sure. Another thing is that Whitney was not a part of Sony Music back in 1993 and therefore wasn't their biggest selling female artist that year. About the Divas Live concert. I have always been thinking that Mariah said what she said about respecting the queen of soul and not trying to outshine her as a result of the fact that her voice was in a bad shape on that concert. She wasn't able to try to go where Celine did that day. The voice you hear on the CD/DVD is dubbed in some parts and not what they aired on VH1. It was very notable on the duet with Aretha. On the other hand I don't think Celine did anything wrong that night. Why on earth isn't it OK to show the world what you are made of? (Thursday 1 January 2026; 16:57) this is a reply to message 112,852

Was Celine the original JLo? (112,852) by Lambi from USA Well no, Mariah never intended My All to ever be a theme song. Her being involved in movies was a clear no no. If you read her book, the song was organically inspired by Derek Jeter, not by any film concept or soundtrack opportunity. Sony would have never pitched any of her songs to be theme songs to begin with. If she were ever involved in that space, it would mean exposure to movie theme song scorers, movie directors, and writers. Mariah would have connections. Soundtracks are often used as stepping stones into acting, which is a very common path, and that would naturally lead to deeper film involvement. That kind of access and independence is exactly what Tommy heavily avoided for her at the time. In my honest opinion, Mariah was simply bitter about Celine being positioned to carry on her torch as the best Sony selling artist. So she chose to make fun of how corny the MHWGO music video was by responding with a much stronger, more refined aesthetic built around the same theme. It was a silent clap back. Here's the list of Sony's best selling artist in the 90s, just so you can see the picture clearer and understand how tight the competition truly was: 1990: Mariah 1991: Mariah 1992: Whitney 1993: Mariah 1994: Mariah 1995: Mariah 1996: Celine 1997: Celine 1998: Celine 1999: Celine Post 95, Celine absolutely dominated Mariah. It's easy to see why Mariah felt some type of way. It hit even harder because she worked twice, if not three times, as hard, writing basically every song on her records while carrying the pressure of being Sony's standard-bearer. Her competitor only sang, and the contrast was impossible to ignore. This is exactly what I mean when I say Mariah inevitably developed a misplaced disdain towards Céline. Sony backed her rival with songwriters and resources, creating a level of support that was clearly imbalanced and frustrating for anyone in her position, who wrote every freaking song. By Divas Live, her frustration towards Céline was on full display. None of the other girls said a word about Celine's brief battle with Aretha, it was only Mariah who let it show. And it most likely stemmed from a deep-rooted issue of feeling heavily undervalued by Sony, for years. (Thursday 1 January 2026; 13:58)

Article: Mariah Carey's twins tower over her (112,828) by TJ from Norway I don't think it's healthy for any kids to be that exposed in the media. Only the future can tell us how this will end. There are too many sad outcomes of famous kids in the past. Time will tell. (Wednesday 31 December 2025; 02:24) this is a reply to message 112,794

Article: Mariah Carey's twins tower over her (112,794) by MusicfanJ from Germany I think Monroe doesn't look so happy on the pic. Or is it the typical teen look? No smile. Rocky is trying to be cool. Lol. But I'm sure they are not forced to wear the sweaters. But they now have a difficult age. The "easy" years are over. Mariah please keep them grounded. I'm always shocked how bizarre some kids from celebrities are. Mariah's kids always seemed very nice. (Monday 29 December 2025; 17:39)

Mariah singing at the Oscar (112,827) by TJ from Norway That would have been lovely back in 1996. Let the young artist do that job. She doesn't have to prove anything like that these days. She was the queen of the 90's and no one could ever take that away from her. If I was MC, I think I would just enjoy life without all the fuss these days. I like the fact that Cameron Diaz just stepped out of the lime light, to live her life. (Wednesday 31 December 2025; 02:19) this is a reply to message 112,789

Mariah singing at the Oscar (112,789) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Don't you guys have a dream to see Mariah singing tribute at the Oscar? Just like Lady Gaga singing songs from The Sound Of Music. Wouldn't it be wonderful to see Mariah all glam up and singing movie songs and all the audience giving her standing ovation at the end. I still have hope for it to happen. 2026 maybe. (Monday 29 December 2025; 06:00)

Article: Mariah Carey's twins tower over her (112,826) by TJ from Norway I still think it's weird. They are 14 years old (and shouldn't be on the public at all), but she makes those decisions. They are not in her entourage, they are her kids. (Wednesday 31 December 2025; 02:11) this is a reply to message 112,790

Article: Mariah Carey's twins tower over her (112,790) by Lambi from USA Nah they're part of her entourage. Usually the team gets free merch during a tour. I bet you Roc and Roe themselves insisted they get those ones. No need to add new meaning to it. (Monday 29 December 2025; 07:07)

Article: Mariah Carey's twins tower over her (112,783) by TJ from Norway Time flies and this picture is a proof of that. I might be very critical, but why on earth do the twins need to wear pullovers with her face on? I find that a bit, what should I say? Narcissistic? Anyway, I also want to say happy Christmas to all of you guys. I hope the Archives will be up and running next year. We are not a big crowd anymore, but it's nice to visit this site. Thank you so much for all that you do for this community, Eric. See you all in 2026, hopefully with a new album full of old music. (Sunday 28 December 2025; 10:45)

Correction (112,718) by TJ from Norway Do you think they will change the rules soon? (Wednesday 17 December 2025; 23:00) this is a reply to message 112,703

Correction (112,703) by Edward from USA Billboard Hot 100 (dated December 20): #1 All I Want For Christmas Is You #2 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree #3 Last Christmas #4 Jingle Bell Rock #5 Santa Tell Me (Monday 15 December 2025; 22:15)

Someone's Ugly Daughter by Bianca (112,717) by TJ from Norway I like that idea. Like gesture George Michael back in the 90's. (Wednesday 17 December 2025; 22:57) this is a reply to message 112,686

Someone's Ugly Daughter by Bianca (112,686) by John from USA I would want Mariah to release a kind of visual album, where each track has a music video, but the twist is that an actor or celebrity is singing is featured on each track ghost-singing to Mariah's voice in their music videos. This would probably make Mariah more accessible to the mainstream listeners of today. (Sunday 14 December 2025; 19:04)

Article: Mariah Carey's grunge album release date revealed (112,679) by TJ from Norway I really don't care about her performance on the lists. I just want that album. I'm obviously a me person. (Sunday 14 December 2025; 08:05) this is a reply to message 112,658

Article: Mariah Carey's grunge album release date revealed (112,658) by Dominique from South Africa I used to be excited about this project, but timing is everything. This can turn out to be a huge mistake. I don't know if anyone wants a grunge album from an artist who looks half asleep, and walks around like they're trying to balance a bucket of water on their head. I love Mc but this could be totally humiliating, especially if she is going to perform any of these songs. (Friday 12 December 2025; 16:23)

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