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About Stacey from USA: Been a fan since 1993. Favorite albums include Daydream, TEOM, and Music Box. I love a good discussion, but won't stand for hateful comments because we disagree. I am too old to deal with drama and so are you. Keep it real with me and we'll have some fun. Peace.

The demo tape (112,704) by Stacey from USA Exactly. Legally, what Eric said is what should happen. Will it? Nope. Here's hoping someone gets the "illegal" bug and releases those songs, lol. What a treat that would be. (Monday 15 December 2025; 23:16) this is a reply to message 112,695

The demo tape (112,695) by Edward from USA They can digitize it and leak it. I'm pretty sure that's not the only copy out there in the wild. That's what's going to eventually happen anyway. (Monday 15 December 2025; 12:00)

Here For It All Christmas (112,643) by Stacey from USA I love HFIA. It reminds me of the debut, Emotions, and Music Box. Not in terms of vocals and lyrics, but the simple fact it's just Mariah and the music. No rappers *coughs JD* refusing to shut up. Just MC and the music. When you're so talented, that's all you need. (Wednesday 10 December 2025; 17:59) this is a reply to message 112,636

Here For It All Christmas (112,636) by jaker20 from US Actually, I think the album is really a new step for her, she's embracing her current voice and hopefully taking a new artistic direction as her next step in her art. No over-stylized vocal, overly dramatic and lyrics about desperation and heavy emotional suffering over long lost love, and negative emotional heartbreak etc. etc. Just understated, soft and calm non-screaming vocals and messages of love, gentle optimism and inspiration in her lyrics that fans know her, but many likely don't. It's a back to basics, easy listening, adult-contemporary, just think of Music Box which many don't even know is great a song in her album. Or inspirational gospel-adjacent 70-80s turn of the decade breezy feeling sound. I hope she bring that back, some people are so negative and grouchy these days maybe they need it. And that could be new for her. Sure, they're not blockbuster top of the charts sounding pop songs, but for someone who's got an iconic song topping song breaking records for the gen z, why should she make more for the charts. This is a new direction for her and I hope she keeps on making them if the studios allow it. (Wednesday 10 December 2025; 02:03)

Would you rather? (112,616) by Stacey from USA I don't get it either. TS has a mediocre voice at best. I'd like to see her sing Hero. (Saturday 6 December 2025; 22:24) this is a reply to message 112,606

Would you rather? (112,606) by TJ from Norway I really don't understand why TS is so popular. It's like people are under a spell. (Saturday 6 December 2025; 09:45)

Would you rather? (112,605) by Stacey from USA Agreed. Add to the fact that to see an original Christmas song achieve this record is unique. (Saturday 6 December 2025; 08:38) this is a reply to message 112,604

Would you rather? (112,604) by Edward from USA I would go with scenario #1. Taylor is still young and massively popular, she's only seven songs away from catching Mariah's 19 #1s, and with the way she releases albums, she'll hit that sooner rather than later. She doesn't even need a traditional single; she can take over the top 12 positions on Hot 100 on pure sales alone. I think that the "most #1s" record isn't safe long-term, but extending the run for AIWFCIY to 21 weeks or more is a record we won't see broken in our lifetime. (Saturday 6 December 2025; 01:44)

Spotify 2025 (112,599) by Stacey from USA See, look what happens when I use my powers for good, lol. (Friday 5 December 2025; 05:59) this is a reply to message 112,596

Spotify 2025 (112,596) by TJ from Norway I was thinking of her, since Daydream was number one. Could be that all the talk about that album has influenced me. (Thursday 4 December 2025; 17:36)

2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,598) by Stacey from USA I'm still miffed we didn't get anything for Daydream's 30th anniversary. (Thursday 4 December 2025; 20:54) this is a reply to message 112,595

2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,595) by BFF from United States Has anyone heard anything about what will happen in the New Year? Are there still plans to release a deluxe edition of HFIA? The Mimi Anniversary is over, so surely there will be some kind of tour dates and/or residencies planned for 2026. I still wish they had released the album a bit earlier in 2025 so it wasn't competing for attention with Celebration of Mimi and Christmas engagements. (Thursday 4 December 2025; 16:00)

Spotify 2025 (112,592) by Stacey from USA Edward, I told you not to say anything. You're grounded. Go to your room. No TV. (Thursday 4 December 2025; 06:00) this is a reply to message 112,590

Spotify 2025 (112,590) by Edward from USA Sorry, but I have to snitch. It was Stacey. (Thursday 4 December 2025; 02:07)

My Love (112,583) by Stacey from USA I am so glad MC released Lead The Way. She has said that is her favorite song off Glitter. It's mine too. The song has that same emotional build up and release like Till The End of Time. I let out a big sigh of release when those songs end. (Tuesday 2 December 2025; 17:32) this is a reply to message 112,579

My Love (112,579) by Bill from the UK Lead the Way was the only hold over from Butterfly, and that - thankfully - found its way onto Glitter. (Tuesday 2 December 2025; 07:02)

A little life update (112,464) by Stacey from USA Absolutely. Kids do have a mind of their own. I thought I might have had a breakthrough during the summer of 2017. My kids loved listening to the "you don't know" song aka You Don't Know What To Do as we drove to swimming lessons. They were 9, 7, and 4 at the time. But alas, Minecraft, Roblox, Nintendo Switch, art, drawing, etc are more important. I will say my 17 year old daughter calls Mariah the queen of Christmas. She says no Christmas music before Halloween since "the queen hasn't thawed yet". She loved this year's It's Time video. So, all is not lost, I guess. (Friday 21 November 2025; 16:40) this is a reply to message 112,462

A little life update (112,462) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter You all are so sweet and I thank you so much for sending in your well wishes and advice. RA, Dove, Edward, Stacey, TJ, Randy, Zachariah, Bill, Lighthy, thank you for your kind words, truly makes me feel loved. Stacey and TJ oh boy I thought if I started them young they'll be influenced but kids nowadays have a mind of their own hahah but I promise to keep trying. Lighty, hahaha promise I won't name her that. Lol I changed that during the Stella era because of Stella's extreme highlight and contour haha I should change it. I will definitely keep you guys posted (Friday 21 November 2025; 11:20)

A little life update (112,459) by Stacey from USA I failed, lol. None of my kids latched on to MC despite her playing a lot, I mean a lot in my house, car, you name it. Oh well, Mimi L might have better luck than I did. (Friday 21 November 2025; 03:30) this is a reply to message 112,454

A little life update (112,454) by TJ from Norway Wonderful news. My father tried to influence me on The Beatles, The Who, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Rolling Stones and so on with no luck. You can't imagine how many discussions we have had, and still have about music. I sent him some songs of SUD, and that was interesting music in his eyes. My mom hated Mariah as I grew up because of her high notes, and the fact that I played them over and over again on big speakers (sometimes hanging out of the windows so everyone in a miles radius could hear me playing All in Your Mind on repeat). Later on, like 10 years ago, she heard Hero on the radio and had to admit that Mariah was all right. Her PTSD from the 90's was long gone. Lol. I think you should hear with Stacey if she was able to transfer her "Mariah madness" on her kids, or if she failed like my father. Anyway, I wish you a healthy pregnancy and all the best. As a teacher, my advice would be: keep her away from iPads and screens for the first two years. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 18:08)

A little life update (112,453) by Stacey from USA Congratulations. Being a mom is the best job. It's the hardest job. Lots of peaks and valleys, but oh so worth it. Sending you lots of good vibes for a healthy and happy baby. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 17:58) this is a reply to message 112,447

A little life update (112,447) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I wanted to share some good news with my little MCA family, it's also the reason I've been MIA mostly the past few months. My husband and I are expecting our first baby, a little baby girl. You best believe she will be introduced to Mariah really early on so we will have a baby lamb joining the lambily soon. Who knows down the line Eric may have a new member join this board haha. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Promise I won't be influenced by Nick Cannon's baby names. (Thursday 20 November 2025; 12:44)

I won't allow it (112,443) by Stacey from USA Why don't you just tattoo a "kick me" sign on the back of their heads. Oh my, those poor kids. Just wait until junior high kids get a hold of those names. (Wednesday 19 November 2025; 18:08) this is a reply to message 112,442

I won't allow it (112,442) by Dove from United States Rise Messiah and Legendary Love for a boy are definitely the worst. (Wednesday 19 November 2025; 14:34)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,416) by Stacey from USA Thanks. It was fun collecting stuff for a time. I've been listening to Christmas music for a week now. I can't help myself, lol. I love this time of year. It always goes by so fast. I grew up listening to the classics. That's what I listen to now. (Sunday 16 November 2025; 19:21) this is a reply to message 112,403

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,403) by TJ from Norway I remember that you sold your collection. I was impressed. I still buy some stuff, but it's collection dust, as I said earlier. It's my guilty pleasure. I can't wait until December 1st, when I finally can listen to some Christmas music. Mariah for the joy and fun, Connie Francis for the nostalgia. Her version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas " and "White Christmas " are my favourite Christmas songs. Everyone on this board should have a listening session to both songs. (Saturday 15 November 2025; 20:13)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,389) by Stacey from USA I had a huge collection back in the day. I collected mostly CD promos and rare commercial releases. I was after all kinds of different versions of songs. My collecting days brought me to this website. I trusted Eric's discography as accurate for legit releases vs fakes. I even have a few items listed on his discography. I sold off my collection around 2008 as I was pregnant with my first baby. My priorities had changed. The music landscape was changing away from cool promo CDs to something more digital. It was fun for a time. I met some amazing fellow collectors. But ultimately it was time to move on. (Friday 14 November 2025; 18:08) this is a reply to message 112,381

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,381) by TJ from Norway I just wonder if she will ever release that demo? That is something I really would love to add to my collection. It's on the shelf collecting dust, but it's mine. I could never get rid of that collection, but I don't play cds that much because the cd player is not in the living room, and I really need a new sound system at home. How about you guys? Do you still have a physical collection? Maybe you never had a collection at all? (Thursday 13 November 2025; 16:06)

In The Mix (112,359) by Stacey from USA Well said, Edward. I echo your sentiments. I've have stayed away from the current topics over the past week. I need some joy in my life. That's why I choose to focus on the music, the amazing Christmas albums MC has blessed us with. The first one is obviously my favorite. I thank TM every holiday season for encouraging MC to release a Christmas album, when it wasn't such a popular thing to do, especially for someone so new in her career. My ringtone is set to AIWFCIY, the tree is up, lights are on outside, and Tis the Season is burning in my house. "I don't want a lot for Christmas..." you know the rest. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 04:09) this is a reply to message 112,340

In The Mix (112,340) by Edward from USA I'm in a good mood and don't want to open the door to the kind of diatribe that would follow. We really don't need that on the board right now, things are already tough as it is. I'll say this though: some people here tend to take things way too personally, and honestly, it's not that serious. This board has always been a little dysfunctional, and I think that's part of what keeps us coming back. If it weren't that way, it would be pretty damn boring. Sometimes we just need to drop the victim mentality and grow a thicker skin. For example, in the past two weeks, three of my messages haven't been posted, but you don't see me complaining to Eric or accusing him of favoritism. I later understood why he probably chose not to post them. I may disagree with some of you from time to time, but I never take it personal. In fact, I think that mix of personalities is what keeps us all glued to this little corner of the internet. Still, it's true, sometimes you can sense bitterness or unhappiness in certain people's posts, almost like they're just looking for a reason to start a fight. Whatever those people are going through, I genuinely wish them well. (Tuesday 11 November 2025; 03:58)

Article: Mariah set to re-enter Billboard Hot 100 earlier than ever (112,306) by Stacey from USA Seriously, this is what has me excited. Bring it on. (Saturday 8 November 2025; 02:48) this is a reply to message 112,296

Article: Mariah set to re-enter Billboard Hot 100 earlier than ever (112,296) by Edward from USA Here we go. I can't wait. (Friday 7 November 2025; 17:09)

Let them eat cake (112,259) by Stacey from USA Yup, you are 100% right. This Christmas is going to rock. I love the video and didn't see anything political about it. (Tuesday 4 November 2025; 23:07) this is a reply to message 112,254

Let them eat cake (112,254) by Edward from USA Dove, dear, don't fall for it. This Christmas will be epic. (Tuesday 4 November 2025; 13:45)

It's time... (112,218) by Stacey from USA I love how this has become a yearly tradition. I look forward to her "It's Time" video every year as I put my Halloween decorations away. It wasn't even Mariah's idea, but she saw the potential of how this could blow up big and ran with it. (Monday 3 November 2025; 01:47) this is a reply to message 112,205

It's time... (112,205) by Terna from Nigeria Lol. I noticed that, at this rate it's become a whole tradition, with its budget and production is getting bigger. Mariah is needed to declare the Christmas season open and official. And they say she isn't the queen of Christmas? Hehe. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 22:08)

It's time... (112,202) by Stacey from USA Listen here, elf boy. I love it. That line had me laughing out loud. Bring on AIWFCIY. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 19:45) this is a reply to message 112,201

It's time... (112,201) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it. The cat behind the window and Miss Liberty, how cool. The elf boy and Mariah saying you can't cancel Christmas. What a great it's time video. Only Mariah has something like this. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 17:18)

3 albums (112,190) by Stacey from USA Haha, I don't hate anyone, lol. Both MB and Daydream are different yet both so beautiful. I discovered MC during the Music Box era so that album will always be on any list of mine. (Saturday 1 November 2025; 03:49) this is a reply to message 112,177

3 albums (112,177) by TJ from Norway Does Daydream have better lyrics than MB? I don't know. Stacey, please don't hate me. (Friday 31 October 2025; 17:30)

Not yet (112,143) by Stacey from USA I am loving Mariah's latest "not yet" video. Too funny, especially the part where she yells, "I said, not yet." (Thursday 30 October 2025; 02:07)

Refreshing (112,132) by Stacey from USA Let's not forget My All from Saturday Night Live. Wow. (Tuesday 28 October 2025; 14:10) this is a reply to message 112,129

Refreshing (112,129) by Bobby A from United States MC's performance of Butterfly on the David Letterman Show was a brillant rendition. (Tuesday 28 October 2025; 11:38)

My introduction to Mariah (111,989) by Stacey from USA It was 1993. I was 15 years old. I was vacuuming my family room. I had my back to the TV with VH1 playing Mariah's live performance of Hero. You know when VH1 and MTV actually played music videos, lol. I stopped and turned around and thought, that voice - who is that? The rest is history. Mariah has that ability to put my feelings into words. "You look at me and see the girl, who lives inside the golden world; but don't believe that's all there is to see; you'll never know the real me" - Looking In. "They can say anything they want to say; try to bring me down, but I will not allow; anyone to succeed hanging clouds over me; and they can try hard to make me feel; that I don't matter at all; but I refuse to falter in what I believe or lose faith in my dreams cause there is a light in me shines brightly; they can try but they can't take that away from me." Thank you MC for providing me an outlet these last 30+ years. (Sunday 19 October 2025; 18:09) this is a reply to message 111,978

My introduction to Mariah (111,978) by Anonymous from USA It was 1993. A small town in Texas where the train tracks divided the white and black communities. Still does. To this day. Population. Less than 3000. In 2025 it's less than 1000. Some of my favorite people in my life and some of my favorite memories. My father still being alive mostly. 6th grade teacher, Mrs. B talked to the class about this girl singing this song called Hero and how she overcame a lot for her success and how talented she was. She was mesmerized by Mariah. One of my favorite memories now. Not knowing then that I would grow to absolutely adore this Mariah and be mesmerized by her eventually. To this day, I still love Mariah. More now than ever. Her latest artistic effort is a testament to her success and her talent. I love the new album. That's all. I feel like I don't share more personal things here because I've been guarded for so long. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. It's No Kings Day here where I live and it makes me very happy and emotional to see so many Americans doing the most American thing we can do, protest. Love to all. Especially to the fabulous and incomparable Ms Carey. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 23:24)

Here For It All (111,976) by Stacey from USA I always say to those "yass queens", I was here before you and I'll be here long after you're gone. I don't remember Maria but I hope she is doing well. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 17:51) this is a reply to message 111,967

Here For It All (111,967) by TJ from Norway The YQs... "lambs" when things are good, all gone when things are rough for more than 2 seconds. How many YQs haven't we met here during the years? Telling us to leave or listening to other artists? I hope that Maria still has some love for MC. (Saturday 18 October 2025; 09:57)

Here For It All (111,955) by Stacey from USA Agreed. Many MC fans I got to know during the pink board CB years moved to another board called The Forum. It was started by a fan. We were so tired of the "yass queen-Mariah can do no wrong - you aren't a real fan if you think so - Mariah is deity religion" people at MC.com. I posted here but not as often because of those same type of fans. Don't take disagreements so personally. Don't claim you think you know someone based on words on a screen. Just have fun. It's not complicated. (Friday 17 October 2025; 19:00) this is a reply to message 111,946

Here For It All (111,946) by Edward from USA She left but she always stood her ground. Those were different times though. At that point, we needed helmets over here. It was brutal. (Friday 17 October 2025; 12:51)

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