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About Stacey from USA: Been a fan since 1993. Take your drama somewhere else. I'm too old to deal with it and so are you. Peace.

Sugar Sweet (113,428) by Stacey from USA I'm such a dork. I managed to find a CD copy at Walmart months ago. I've been dying to know what the solo version sounds like. Turns out the solo version is on my CD, lol. I've been listening to it for months without realizing it. SMH. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 02:23) this is a reply to message 113,427

Sugar Sweet (113,427) by MusicfanJ from Germany This song has grown on me. But I still like the solo version better. I'm happy that this version is on the album. "Sugar Sweet" sounds radio friendly. It should have been a top ten hit in the US and NII should have been a hit in Europe. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 19:39)

MTV Unplugged (113,419) by Stacey from USA Yup, we are a bunch of old timers, lol. What a magical concert. I remember one of my college roommates basically saying the same thing as critics at the time: Mariah was a studio creation. Then I played my roommate Emotions Unplugged. She was stunned, as I think a lot of critics were stunned and silenced. Mariah was the real deal. Which I'm not sure why even in 1992 many critics thought MC was a studio creation. Did they miss the Tatoo Club performances, Saturday Night Live, hello Vanishing, right? Anyway, no matter what we see today, there is no doubt of her once in a generation talent. I'll be forever thankful I lived to see it. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 15:33) this is a reply to message 113,417

MTV Unplugged (113,417) by TJ from Norway I'm sad to point out that it has to be 34 years. Makes me feel old. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 04:58)

Can't Let Go (113,416) by Stacey from USA Still bugs me to this day CLG was denied #1 status because of snotty Tommy. He pulled the single from the shelves to boost album sales. Same thing happened with Shake It Off, only MC has herself to blame for that one, lol. (Monday 16 March 2026; 22:12) this is a reply to message 113,408

Can't Let Go (113,408) by Giovanni from USA No Tommy stole the thunder from "Can't let go". He was more concerned about album sales than hit songs. "Can't let go" should have definitely joined Mariah's list of number ones. (Monday 16 March 2026; 06:24)

M.E. (Mariah and Edward) (113,391) by Stacey from USA Beautifully written, Randy. The music is front and center for me as well. Looking In, Nothing Is Impossible, Can't Take That Away, most recently Here For It All (the song), etc are what do it for me. I've suffered from anxiety, with a family history of depression. Sometimes I look at my life and wonder should I have done more, taken more risks, wasted my time on stupid things. I think that's why the song HFIA resonates so much with me. At age 48 I am here for all of it. It's taken me a long time to get to that point. I wish nothing but the best for MC. But at this point I have to keep the music front and center for the exact reasons Randy stated. (Saturday 14 March 2026; 03:08) this is a reply to message 113,388

M.E. (Mariah and Edward) (113,388) by Randy from USA I agree with a lot of what Edward says. I got tired of Mariah's image and personality, which is sad to me because I used to live for her interviews. I used to have VHS tapes and I used to tape every interview she did. Now it's the same old, same old - the lighting, the gowns, the unreleased album, the 500 hours of beauty school. I don't know if you know this or not but I write all of my songs. What helped me when I became most negative about Mariah was just listening to the music. I feel like I'm a broken record at times because I say the same things, but as someone who is bipolar and have emotionally struggled for decades - when I listen to a languishing a through the rain a close my eyes I really feel like I have not been singled out for suffering, that this type of pain is common in the human experience. When I listen to a through the rain, an anytime you need a friend a nothing is impossible. I know that my suffering is temporary and whatever light at the end of a very dark tunnel is approaching or whatever goal I want to attain is within grasp and I can go on. I seem to care less about Mariah and more about the music these days and don't get me wrong. I don't want anything bad to happen to Mariah. I had a front row seat to Whitney, Michael and Prince, but what I will say is that loving her as an icon, diva, artist has kind of taken the back row seat on an extended bus and what's up front with me and the driver is the music. (Friday 13 March 2026; 18:48)

Edward (113,389) by Stacey from USA Another day where another "yass queen" fan refuses to take off their rose colored glasses and face reality. Time to pull off the bandaid, dahhhling. (Friday 13 March 2026; 22:45) this is a reply to message 113,381

Edward (113,381) by Steven Berning from USA Another day where another pompous, self entitled "fan" tells Mariah everything she is doing wrong. Not insulting at all dahhhling. (Friday 13 March 2026; 07:37)

Jesus I Do (#11 Gospel) / Nothing Is Impossible (#25 Adult Pop) Billboard (113,379) by Stacey from USA Throw some shade my way. Lots of warm sunny days coming up in my neck of the woods. (Thursday 12 March 2026; 20:35) this is a reply to message 113,375

Jesus I Do (#11 Gospel) / Nothing Is Impossible (#25 Adult Pop) Billboard (113,375) by Zachariah from Croatia I never knew this so I was caught by surprise. And I love that shade has been thrown. (Wednesday 11 March 2026; 18:00)

90s and 2000s MC (113,362) by Stacey from USA I absolutely love the JTTW Celebration remix. ABMB Def Club mix is a favorite of mine too. It blows my mind to see her take the original ABMB song, which is amazing on its own, and create two new songs, a slow R&B jam and an uptempo dance remix. I was a bit slow to the remix thing. My sister bought me the ABMB CD-5. That's when I first discovered her remixes. It was like discovering a whole new universe. Wow. (Friday 6 March 2026; 19:08) this is a reply to message 113,359

90s and 2000s MC (113,359) by Bill from the UK The Dreamlover remix was astonishing and widely recognised outside of Mariah fandom as being one of the ultimate club mixes of the 90s. There really isn't anything better, and pioneered re-singing the vocals with that remix and never looked back. She came close with the Anytime You Need a Friend remix, featuring that sublime gospel opening and ending with Mariah scatting which is jaw droppingly good. One overlooked remix from the time is the Celebration Mix of Joy to the World. Completely re-sung, fantastic vocals, totally reworked melody etc. She really was the queen. (Friday 6 March 2026; 11:34)

HFIA breakdown (113,299) by Stacey from USA "You called yesterday to basically say; That you care for me but that you're just not in love; Immediately I pretended to be feeling similarly; And led you to believe I was O.K; To just walk away from the one thing; That's unyielding and sacred to me." Oh heck ya, the song is about Jeter. Such a beautiful song. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 04:18) this is a reply to message 113,294

HFIA breakdown (113,294) by MusicfanJ from Germany I also love "Breakdown" since it has been released in 97. I even love the rap on it. A perfect RnB song with a cool video. Was the song about Derek Jeter just like "My all" and "The roof"? I forgot it. Anyway I feel very nostalgic with it too. (Friday 20 February 2026; 21:45)

The humble beginning (113,259) by Stacey from USA I watched that very video today. Wow, just wow. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 06:19) this is a reply to message 113,256

The humble beginning (113,256) by Lainsky from Philippines To the younger lambs, if you have not seen this raw footage of her live debut, where it all started, here it is. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 14:00)

Nodules (113,248) by Stacey from USA Well said. There is an AI version of My Love (Butterfly era) floating around the internet. Wow. Check that one out. There is one thing, though, that does unite all these vocal eras - the songwriter. No matter how Mariah's voice has changed, no matter what era is used to create an AI version of one of her songs, there is one constant in all of this - the songwriter. Those lyrics are truly what makes her music so special. (Friday 13 February 2026; 18:16) this is a reply to message 113,245

Nodules (113,245) by Giovanni from USA It's okay Stacey, I also listen to AI versions of Mariah as well. For me it's not so much me wishing she still sounded like her younger self it's just for fun. We all have our own fantasy Mariah song covers we wish she had covered. The AI version of IYF in Daydream voice is so addictive and amazing. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting Mariah to get her voice back in shape I just think she doesn't care anymore. I'm still listening to Caution and HFIA regularly though. NIA has become of my favorites along with "Jesus I do". (Friday 13 February 2026; 06:04)

Nodules (113,242) by Stacey from USA I absolutely love the messages from HFIA, song and album. But I'd be lying to myself if I wasn't a bit conflicted when listening to these songs given her current voice. It's just not the same. I feel like such a cop out seeking AI versions of HFIA, IYF and NII using Butterfly and/or Daydream vocals, preferring to listen to those versions sometimes. At the end of the day, I can't be too sad. I have such an amazing, unmatched by anyone catalog of music to listen to. (Thursday 12 February 2026; 17:32) this is a reply to message 113,236

Nodules (113,236) by Edward from USA Smoking is a nasty habit. It's hard to quit, but it's not impossible. Dionne Warwick is 85 year smokes, I mean, old, and she still smokes. As for Mariah and her voice, it's not even 20% of what it used to be, it's sad. HFIA is definitely a strong body of work lyrically, but I keep waiting for that punch, that big vocal or emotional moment in at least a few of the songs, but it just never really comes. While I do love the album, for Mariah standards, to me, it stays flat from beginning to end. I think a lot of us still hold onto that tiny bit of hope hope that somehow her voice will turn around, but I doubt it now. At this point, I don't even know why she keeps performing, or maybe I should say lipping, because that's mostly what it is now. I can understand miming a song or two, or saving your voice for certain climactic moments, but just standing there, looking pretty and going through the motions? That doesn't do it for me. (Wednesday 11 February 2026; 19:04)

Grammy, songwriting, Adam Lambert, etc (113,194) by Stacey from USA We were truly spoiled during the 90s. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 03:49) this is a reply to message 113,168

Grammy, songwriting, Adam Lambert, etc (113,168) by MusicfanJ from Germany I searched the music on YouTube from Mr. Bad Bunny so that I know who is trendy right now. And didn't miss anything. I find the music and videos awful. I'm really too old for this luckily. I grew up with 2pac's "I ain't mad at cha", "Changes", "California love" and all the cool RnB and Hip-Hop back then, like Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, Boyz II Men, Shai, Angie Stone, Maxwell, Kenny Lattimore, Sade and so on. And with the King of Pop and Whitney of course. And all the legends that were still alive like George Michael. Yes, we also had the cringy bubblegum pop, Eurodance plus boybands back in the 90ies, but it was so much fun. "Macarena" and "Scatman" couldn't happen in today's music scene. Today's music seems depressing and interchangeable. Grunge was also depressing, but Nirvana was on another league than Bad Bunny. There's a reason why Mariah likes "Smells like teen spirit". She once said it on a show, I guess it was on MTV during the late 90ies or in the 00's. So I hope she releases her grunge album this year. Then Rarities part 2 and then a jazz album. I'm greedy when it comes to Mariah. (Friday 6 February 2026; 18:06)

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,177) by Stacey from USA That was hard to watch. I'll just leave it there. (Saturday 7 February 2026; 05:18) this is a reply to message 113,171

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,171) by Bill from the UK Well, it was lipped. But so is every Olympic performance. So for once the ol' broad gets a pass. She's still absolutely dead behind the eyes though, and no amount of diamonds or feather boas can hide that. My poor Mariah. Please come back to us. (Friday 6 February 2026; 23:07)

Should I? (113,151) by Stacey from USA Yep, the 90s were awesome. We were spoiled with such good music and raw talent that is so hard to find these days. (Wednesday 4 February 2026; 17:52) this is a reply to message 113,148

Should I? (113,148) by Edward from USA Those were the days. Now they release an album and it's instantly on YouTube. It's good we got to experience that era. (Wednesday 4 February 2026; 16:39)

Should I? (113,150) by Stacey from USA The irony in your story, Bill, for me was I didn't really care for Fantasy when it first came out. Say it so, lol. At the time I was way into her more schmaltzy side and preferred OSD. As I've gotten older and hopefully wiser, I find myself choosing her uptempo stuff over the ballads. Although, yesterday I had HFIA all running through my head, playing in my car. I didn't think anything could top Looking In as my life's theme song. HFIA may just take over that top spot. (Wednesday 4 February 2026; 17:50) this is a reply to message 113,147

Should I? (113,147) by Bill from the UK The drip feeding and strategic releases were so well done back in the day, and really down to a fine art in the 90s. I will never forget the rush that ran through me when I was on my bedroom floor doing my homework with the radio playing, and I'm tapping my pen to the beat of this song on the radio, and then right at the climax the DJ said, "What an amazing new song from Mariah Carey." I was a blur of motion as I dived to the stereo to hit record, to hell with whatever was on that blank tape that was already in there. I caught the last 20 seconds of the song and played it over and over and sat by the radio waiting for it to come on again. Boy was I ready and wow was I impressed. It was Fantasy of course. Like nothing she'd ever done before and I sounded so, so good on the airwaves. (Wednesday 4 February 2026; 15:59)

Tribute and more (113,141) by Stacey from USA Exactly. Also, most celebrities are a bunch of hypocrites. They support climate change, yet fly around in their big jets. Meanwhile their loud voices affect policy that can affect my bottom line. Celebrities support gun control, yet you'll never see them walk around without armed security. It's why I see celebrities as tone deaf. They walk around in their bubble, not aware of how the rest of us live. Ricky Gervais called them out years ago and I'm so glad he did. There is a reason why no one watches award shows anymore. Anyway, back to MC, lol. (Tuesday 3 February 2026; 16:02) this is a reply to message 113,140

Tribute and more (113,140) by Anonymous from United States My irritation with celebrities making these statements is not necessarily about the lecturing. I find that they are often motivated by self-promotion and/or being perceived as a "good person", not by an actual concern for the issue at hand. In my experience, celebrities are often quite misinformed on these topics and lack an appreciation for the complexity of the world we live in. They simply scour social media and align themselves with the direction of the Twitter winds. The algorithm rewards those who are the loudest or most visible, regardless of whether or not their perspective has any sort of intellectual rigor. I don't need Kehlani or Bad Bunny or Billie Eilish to tell me how to think about geopolitics - I have a subscription to the New York Times and The Economist, a college education, a mind of my own, and am perfectly capable of forming my own opinions about complex issues. (Tuesday 3 February 2026; 15:40)

Grammys (113,134) by Stacey from USA Same. I grow tired of celebrities preaching to us lowly peasants. I absolutely loved when Ricky Gervais went off on Hollywood during the Golden Globes. He said, "If you do win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech," Gervais said at the time. "You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg." He posted again last night, "They still aren't listening." Anyway, I thought most of the MC tributes were cringe. Charlie Puth did ok. The saving grace was the tributes to SUD. Still crazy to believe that came out of Mariah's mind. All these performances just proved as you guys have said too, that MC's music, her talent are unmatched by anyone. (Monday 2 February 2026; 17:23) this is a reply to message 113,133

Grammys (113,133) by Anonymous from United States I think it's okay to make political statements, though I wish more celebrities would just keep those to themselves. Too many blindly follow whatever celebrities say/do, and I wish people would think for themselves rather than allowing Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, etc. do the thinking for them. My issue is handing out awards to artists (or nominating) to make a statement rather giving awards on the basis of the merits of the artist or the work itself. It erodes the credibility of the award. (Monday 2 February 2026; 16:37)

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) this is a reply to message 113,071

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)

In your feelings (113,062) by Stacey from USA Me too. Such a classic Mariah sounding song. IYF could totally be on Daydream. I wonder if this song would blow up the charts during that era. Such a radio friendly song. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 18:15) this is a reply to message 113,057

In your feelings (113,057) by Giovanni from USA I'm addicted to IYF. It's definitely becoming my favorite song from the album. It definitely sounds like a hit and deserves a video. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 06:51)

2026 Mariah (113,061) by Stacey from USA I don't understand the obsession with Greenland. Then again I am a wannabe OG, I can't put two original thoughts together, or so I've been told. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 18:12) 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)

Trilogies and sister songs (113,060) by Stacey from USA Let's not forget about Make It Happen. (Wednesday 21 January 2026; 18:10) this is a reply to message 113,049

Trilogies and sister songs (113,049) by Lara from Middle East I feel CTTA fits better than TTR. (Monday 19 January 2026; 08:31)

One era to relive again (113,037) by Stacey from USA 100% agree. I remember getting my hands on a mp3 containing clips of all TEOM songs before its release. I was blown away. It felt like Daydream part II was on the horizon. Something big was about the blow up. My favorite MC clap back was when Barbara Walters interviewed her as part of her Oscars special. BW asked MC what do you say about all those who counted you out? MC responded, "Well if they counted me out, they will just have to count me back in." Fierce. Is TEOM my favorite album? No. But, it's definitely my favorite era. Everyone had written her off. There is nothing I love more than a great comeback story. Talent always wins out. Yet, to come back in such a way. Even radio had to play WBT. It was such a massive hit. Mariah didn't just come back. She kicked the door open with that "take that" attitude. I love it. (Friday 16 January 2026; 19:56) this is a reply to message 113,034

One era to relive again (113,034) by Bobby A from United States TEOM/2005 is one era that I wish could relive again. MC came back hard after the industry had basically written her off. I started calling MC "my girl" during this era. It was a great time for the Lambily and the new Lambs. Some of JD's, Bryan Michael Cox's, and Johnta Austin's best songs are on TEOM. (Friday 16 January 2026; 07:29)

Reddit thread - save one MC song from each album (113,016) by Stacey from USA MC - Vanishing Emotions - Till the End of Time MTV - Make It Happen MB - All I Ever Wanted Daydream - Looking In Butterfly - The Beautiful Ones #1s - When You Believe Rainbow - Crybaby Glitter - Lead The Way CB - Irresistible TEOM - It's Like That E=MC2 - I'm That Chick MOAIA - Angels Cry MIAM - You Don't Know What To Do Caution - Giving Me Life HFIA - Nothing Is Impossible (Thursday 15 January 2026; 02:33) this is a reply to message 113,012

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)

Deep cuts album (112,995) by Stacey from USA 100% agree. I've never understood the need to "bare it all". I think in Mariah's case, she had been controlled in all aspects of her life for so many years, she swung the pendulum too far the other way once she left TM. I get why she was trying to make a statement. I just don't understand the need to go about it the way she did. (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 17:51) this is a reply to message 112,992

Deep cuts album (112,992) by Dave from USA Her earlier works definitely sound more grown and refined compared to some of her later work. I have always loved "Alone in Love" as one of her better deep cuts. Just a beautiful song and her voice sounds so relaxed and soulful. Certainly more adult oriented material. I think the shift happened around the Rainbow album. While I was excited when "Heartbreaker" came out, especially with the work/money that went into the video, once I saw the album artwork, there was a moment that I asked myself "Why MC? You don't need to take off the clothes to keep the light on you." (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 16:25)

Channeled message (112,991) by Stacey from USA The thing I've always admired about MC's songwriting is her ability to put into words all the crazy emotions I am feeling. The other day I listened to HFIA in my car. Nothing is Impossible started to play. I listened to this song more intently than I had before. What a masterpiece. Sure her voice isn't what it use to be, but listening to NII sung twice at the end with the piano ending the song, I marvel at her talent still. I can only imagine the look of personal satisfaction once that song was finished. HFIA is an absolute gem. Here is hoping for a few more moments to show how amazing that album is. (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 15:55) this is a reply to message 112,985

Channeled message (112,985) by Dove from United States What makes a song good is that it makes you feel something. Sometimes I think about how Mariah's voice is not as majestic as what it once was and it makes me feel a little bit sad. Before, she could make me feel something with just her voice alone. But then I think about people who don't have the most impressive voices who are still able to make us feel something. Taylor Swift comes to mind. (Britney too although what she makes me feel is different. Her songs make me feel young, fun, and carefree.) Mariah is still a a good singer. I think she needs to dig deep and write songs that are more than superficial right now. (Although, fun/superficial songs have their place too.) I feel like collectively people are experiencing a huge shift and we're going through a portal. Mariah is anointed. She needs to tap in. The world needs her voice. Mariah please tap in (to source) and deliver us messages that will help us make it through what we're about to go through. Release them digitally for free as they come as charity to the world. When you have 10 songs, release them on an album. Eventually your descendants will be compensated for your contribution. Sometimes messages come through me. That one was for Mariah. I do apologize for making anybody feel uncomfortable who doesn't believe in this stuff but I felt a strong urge to share it here. We (here) are connected to Mariah on the ether. I'm about to go complete offline before the New Year (Spring equinox) and I probably won't be coming on here in a very long while but I wish the best for everyone and hope to see you all on the other side of this. I love you guys. (Tuesday 13 January 2026; 00:52)

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