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NBA Player (110,800) by Lambi from USA I'm reading the memoir, and she's talking about her love story with Nick: "We talked about life and music. I just wanted to be around him. Once, I even left a date with a very handsome and legendary basketball player to ride in the car with Nick so he could be the first to listen to my newest album, E=MC²." My fellow lambily sleuths, who was this handsome and legendary basketball player? And why the hell didn't he try harder? Why did Mariah pass him up? Love could've turned out so much better for MC. (Friday 29 August 2025; 11:57)

MC the GOAT (110,799) by Lambi from USA Now nobody cares. They're handing out Grammys to anyone. It barely means anything anymore. It's just fun to connect the dots and realize how psychotic Tommy could be when going through a divorce. I fully believe he played a part in her public humiliation. He was flexing his power. You're right though, it actually just backfired. Mariah just hated him even more. It's kind of like when a parent does something to discipline their kid but didn't realize they over did it so now their child hates them forever. Mariah has said it always hurt her that they didn't push Butterfly because she really put her heart and soul into it. She also talked about funding a lot of Rainbow herself, and probably losing money on tour. People forget that while the label writes the check, artists usually pay for everything in the end. Video shoots, promo, tour support, those costs get recouped from the artist's own earnings. So yes, technically Columbia paid, but in reality, Mariah paid. She lost revenue. She was already covering a lot herself, and after Daydream, her budget shrank. That's fair, she didn't have big hip-hop hits yet. Still, I'd defend Breakdown any day. It should be an R&B classic like Say My Name. Sony kept investing, but not hard. They pushed her just enough to meet the contract because all the producers, writers, engineers, PR still had to be paid. Just not prioritized. (Friday 29 August 2025; 10:41) this is a reply to message 110,797

MC the GOAT (110,797) by Bill from the UK I think we all agree Mariah deserved some acknowledgement that night, due to it being the pinnacle of her career. But there's no point us still being bitter about a 30 year old event and still blaming Tommy, who had nothing to do with how that night unfolded. All it did was make Mariah realise she didn't need him. Mariah was still supported massively by Sony during the separation and after the divorce. I mean look at the budget the Heartbreaker video had. The videos, the tours, the non-stop global promotion. The issue was Mariah moved away from the adult contemporary audience that she curated during the beginning of her career, so her sales dipped, and she blamed the label (like Michael Jackson did). Rainbow was not Daydream. Invincible was not Thriller. (Friday 29 August 2025; 08:17)

MC the GOAT (110,788) by Lambi from USA "Biggest label asset." I thought that too. But that argument starts to fall apart after 1997. You can be the biggest talent in the room and it still won't matter if you cross the wrong man. And that man was Tommy. The CEO. Once personal lines were crossed, the machine turned on her. From that point on, neither numbers nor talent could protect her. I get that the Grammys have always followed a certain playbook. They tend to snub mainstream pop acts in favor of what they see as more "serious" or "artistic" choices. But let's be honest. She deserved at least one win. Pop Vocal Performance, bare minimum. There was no competition. Her going home empty-handed wasn't just a miss, it was wrong. And it will always be unjustified. When something feels that personal in a business this political, it probably is. Just look at the timeline. The Grammys happened in February 1996. Then the Always Be My Baby remix dropped in March 1996. These signals to us that Mariah had just been made freshly aware, by Da Brat, that none of this was okay. We should be able to get french fries. She was at peak resentment, like a teenager pushing against the walls, desperate for freedom. And we shouldn't pretend the Grammy voting is made up of respected musicians either. It's insiders. Industry people. Moguls and their friends. Most likely interconnected with the same people who were at that dinner where Mottola canceled Thanksgiving. And if he had the power to cancel an entire holiday, do you really think he couldn't tug a few in voting board? By the way, there's no direct quote from Mariah confirming that Mottola promised her Grammy wins or that she changed outfits for each award she expected to win, either. This is rather the one, that's a complete nonsense. I would argue that the humbling and derailment of Mariah began as early as Tommy's extra psychotic episodes pre-divorce. The machine didn't wait for her to spiral. It moved the moment she showed signs of no longer being manageable. His message was clear: "I have power here, you don't. Do you want Grammys? Stick around then." (Thursday 28 August 2025; 23:40) this is a reply to message 110,776

MC the GOAT (110,776) by Bill from the UK That's nonsense. Show me the evidence Tommy infiltrated the Grammys to sabotage his then-wife and biggest label asset. That's right, there isn't any. In fact, both Tommy and Mariah were furious as Tommy had assured her she would clean up, to the extent he arranged for her to wear a different dress/outfit for when she collected each award. Mariah was shunned because 1) the competition was genuinely tough that year and 2) the industry felt Mariah got a lot of special treatment and wanted to prove Tommy couldn't always get what he wanted. It worked both ways; after she left Sony he used all his influence to derail her career. Whilst at Sony he did everything he could to make her a success. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 17:18)

"Mirage" (110,767) by Lambi from USA You're right. She literally just performed there a year ago for the shows 50th anniversary. Okay I lied she has no beef with Dick Clark, maybe I'm really the only one holding grudges LMAO. Thanks for fact checking me lamb. Okay then scratch that we might have an AMA moment this year too then. But from the schedule, she may be in Asia touring on October, no? Maybe it'll be a pre-recorded taping. Anyway, exciting. Happy to hear she kept great rapport with them. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 11:29) this is a reply to message 110,765

"Mirage" (110,765) by Bobby A from United States MC performed With You on The American Music Awards in 2018. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 10:58)

Article: Mariah Carey unveils "Here for It All" track list (110,766) by Lambi from USA They better give Kehlani credit. Honestly her verse was fire. Arguably may be better than MC's. I actually see why Mariah hand picked her for this record. She was exactly who was needed, and the Afrobeat touch of Shenseea is just chef's kiss. I found myself playing this song everyday. I've landed to loving it and see why it is everyone's favorite. It's a grower. We just need the girlies to start dancing on TikTok. I foresee a viral dancing trend. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 11:11) this is a reply to message 110,764

Article: Mariah Carey unveils "Here for It All" track list (110,764) by Bobby A from United States I believe it is a marketing strategy to make people purchase the album thinking MC is singing Sugar Sweet solo. Also, Gamma could just be doing the same uncredited guest vocals marketing strategy like Dire Straits did when the band released Money For Nothing without giving Sting a feature credit. Foreigner did the same thing with Jennifer Holiday not receiving a feature credit on the explosive finale to I Want To Know What Love Is. Both Shenseea and Kehlani will absolutely receive the writing credits on the album. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 10:53)

"Mirage" (110,763) by Lambi from USA "Maybe she knows the songs aren't all that." That seems accurate to me as well. She's mentioned that Sugar Sweet was everyone's favorite. This was supposed to be the peak. I hope I'm proven wrong though, and there is actually a song close to a WBT moment. It doesn't have to be as successful commercially, but it can be on par melodically. Sugar Sweet is the stronger of the two, but I feel like Mariah insisted Type Dangerous be the fire starter just because she loves the sample so much. I think she also has a say on which single is going out, hence "releasing music on her own terms". Maybe she did save the best for last, and this 3rd single actually will be the one to swing home the trophy. In the last few weeks before release, she could unleash something that becomes a major moment, fully maximizing the promo. I have a feeling it's the .Paak duet, which she's said she thinks is "really" good. Anyway, I haven't felt this excited about an era in a while. Successful or not, Mariah is back in the spotlight on major award shows. Here's the top 5 ranked by prestige and ratings: 1. Grammys - She kind of got honored here not too long ago. "Is this a Grammy?" after leaving Stevie hanging LMAO. That's why I think she's now confident to go for the main stage next year. I hate that she got honored in a non-televised backstage moment. 2. VMAs - She will be a shining star on this year's show. 3. Billboard Music Awards - Already honored above and beyond. 4. AMAs - I don't know if she'll ever be back. It's Dick Clark Productions, and we ain't really forget NYE. I know she went back the next year, but that was solely for rebuttal. 5. iHeart Radio - She's been honored here. Done and done. Let's try to revel in all these moments with Mi. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 10:43) this is a reply to message 110,546

"Mirage" (110,546) by T from USA Maybe she knows the songs aren't all that and she's not excited? Maybe this is a cash grab like her Vegas shows which she clearly doesn't want to do anymore. Maybe someone is controlling her again? What happened to the Mariah that created music because she was inspired to hear her voice on the radio, or was it always about the money? Time will tell, and we will know once the album drops how much of the old Mariah is still with us. Anyway don't forget to vote for her at the MTV VMA's. The only award she has not won in her 35 year career. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 14:16)

MC the GOAT (110,755) by Lambi from USA The Academy hates Mariah. It's very apparent Tommy infiltrated the board in '96 and wanted to humiliate the crap out of her since they were on the brink of divorce. They still objectively did her dirty during TEOM when she blatantly deserved AOTY and refused to give it to her. Though the Grammys are desperate to save their credibility now, they thought making Beyoncé the most awarded in 2023 would reel in ratings, but it backfired. The general public's sentiment was, "Nah, she good, but she not that good." It worked for them having her until around 2015 imho, but everyone truly woke up after she won Best Country Album last year. Everyone thought, "Okay, so sponsored and paid by Jay-Z," which we all know is true. It's so clearly her retaliation for being snubbed in the Country Music Awards, so they called their friends up in the Grammy board. It was a pathetic move though, it's sadly backfired and now most of America think the Grammys is a joke. It turns out all the small towns throughout the nation know the authentic country sound and America is not just LA and New York. Anywho, MC did surprisingly get an invite to the Grammys to present for Miley, so maybe they've cooled off on Mariah and are finally ready to develop a decent relationship with her. "Actually, so people think we're rigged and we need real talent again. You down?" (Thursday 28 August 2025; 01:53) this is a reply to message 110,743

MC the GOAT (110,743) by Giovanni from USA If the music is good and there's a song worth being nominated, do you think the Academy would actually nominate her? (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 19:30)

Unexpected allies (110,749) by Lambi from USA I love it. Taylor was cheering for Mariah during her emotional first Icon Award. Mariah responded, "You don't see people from the stage, but I love her, she was always so sweet from the first time I met her." If Mariah says she's sweet and got manners (unlike Christina) then we love her. We stan another respectful songwriting queen. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 22:52) this is a reply to message 110,740

Unexpected allies (110,740) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So Kanye West is releasing his album on the same day as Mariah and I’m hearing rumblings about Swifties planning to stream Mariah to block Kanye since Kanye and Taylor have beef. I don’t know if it will gather steam but Swifties have done it before. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 15:02)

MC the GOAT (110,738) by Lambi from USA I can't. Mariah looks absolutely stunning in her recent Instagram reel talking about the Mi era. I love how Kristofer does her lips and how she didn't get fillers like everyone else in Hollywood. She simply sculpts them with makeup in such a brilliant way. Mariah has found her signature looks and is unapologetically maximizing them. She is just "making the most of life". She truly is doing what ever the hell she wants and I aspire to be that festive. "I'm about to reach a new beauty peak, darlings: body snatched, face snatched, a VMA moment, a BET Icon Award moment, maybe a couple of number ones, and beat The Beatles. A Grammy moment to remind everyone who the **** I am." She understands bipolar disorder is bleak, so she's choosing to experience all the highs to their fullest extent. "I don't care. Buy the award. We're wealthy and fabulous. Buy the finest diamonds, it doesn't matter. Don't be bleak. I'm the queen of Christmas. I'm rich and sexy as hell darlings." I love how she's arrived at the point where she knows she is in fact the best, a cut above everyone, and is now getting whatever the **** she wants. Why? Because she simply can. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 13:45)

I am in the minority on Caution (110,728) by Lambi from USA You are probably also a minority in I Wish You Well. This is arguably one of Mariah's best song. An ode to Tommy and her family who almost killed her spirit. This song showcases how Mariah really had to cling on to the word to save her sanity and arrive to forgiveness. "They have greatly oppressed me from my youth but they have not gained victory over me, in Jesus name, I wish you well" will forever be one of Mariah's most profound lyric about her life. She sampled the word of God. I will say The Art Of Letting Go may be Mariah's worst introspective song. It's unorganized and have no real melody structure. Quite literally a "rant". (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 00:56) this is a reply to message 110,719

I am in the minority on Caution (110,719) by Randy from USA My favorite song is GTFO and I think the first four songs make the album. Its second half is lazy. Stacey I love you like a freeze-pop but Giving Me Life sounds like a Me, Myself and I knockoff. It also kinda irks me as gay slang that she got from Kristofer Buckle. I'm gay yall don't have a cow. At least, I was gay last time I checked. The Distance has real cheerleaders on a slow song? When I think of cheerleaders on a song Toni Basil's Mickey, Gwen Stefani's Hollaback Girl or MCs Up Out My Face maybe. All uptempos and it seems out of place on The Distance. One More Gen is boring, I barely remember it. Eighth Grade's hook is stuck in my head but it's not great MC material. Finally, Portrait to me is the second worse introspective MC song, barely better than I Wish You Well (which I've been telling you all for years is a rant, not a song). If MIAMTEC is my "I Don't Know Her" album, Caution is my "I Don't Know Her, But I've Met Her" album. I hope I know HFIA. (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 19:04)

Video Vanguard (110,654) by Lambi from USA Yup. Mariah literally sashayed into the Gamma board meeting, tossed her hair, and said this verbatim: "Can we have an MTV Video Music Award moment and a Grammy moment? Oh, and a Brazilian lambily moment? Maybe another TikTok viral moment? Please thank you darlings." (Saturday 23 August 2025; 02:43) this is a reply to message 110,652

Video Vanguard (110,652) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think it's probably a deal they had with Gamma. Gamma wants Mariah everywhere and looks like they're investing in her a lot. So I wouldn't be surprised if they brokered a deal which a lot of artists do. She deserves credit for her videos though so I'm glad if Gamma made it happen. (Saturday 23 August 2025; 02:08)

Try it on me (110,646) by Lambi from USA It seems like a catchphrase that stylists probably used when going all in on a look. When a look is pow after putting it on, Mariah will say, "Try it on me." as an expression of excitement. Kind of like saying "hell yeah". It does sound like an inside joke between her stylists though. Or maybe it's from a movie. Anyway it sounds hilarious to me, I can picture her stylist contemplating about a look and Mariah going, "B*tch try it on me..." just for laugh, on that same diva voice. (Saturday 23 August 2025; 01:07) this is a reply to message 110,642

Try it on me (110,642) by Bill from the UK When MC and Whitney did that "same dress" skit at that awards ceremony and Mariah said "try it on me" as she ripped her dress off to reveal a shorter one underneath, what does that phrase mean? I've never heard anyone ever say it before or since in any similar context, and Mariah seems to think it's one of the wittiest things she's ever said. I know I'm being dense, so can someone explain? (Friday 22 August 2025; 22:28)

MTV win (110,633) by Lambi from USA Okay so I was correct in my assessment here. I connected the dots. Allure release where she breaks down her music videos is basically signaling that she will win an award. Thank you Gamma. Hope she maximizes this big TV moment. Anyway my faves are: • Honey • Heartbreaker • Boy (I Need You) • Shake It Off • I'll Be Loving U Long Time • Type: Dangerous We can finally set aside Mad TV's, "Another super whack Mariah video." (Friday 22 August 2025; 00:54) this is a reply to message 110,484

Here For It All (110,484) by Lambi from USA Yup and that Allure release where she breaks down her music videos is basically campaign for her to win a VMA. She set up this year to be tremendously hyped, to be in the forefront and to win, which I'm pretty sure what will actually happen with this nomination. I'm kind of bummed it's through a mediocre song but it is about videos though, not music. She should've gotten it a long time ago with Shake It Off, even as early as Honey, so I'm pretty sure they're like, "Alright, let's just give it to her." Since she's never gotten one before. And with Gamma being a 400 million dollar company. They could easily pull some strings. Going to enjoy the moment. It's always festive when we see our Mariah on TV. Who knows? Maybe she'll drop the 3rd single then. She may have changed gears real quick when she realizes the "favorites" in the album isn't hitting. I hope someone has told her, "Have you written with Jermaine yet?" Except scratch Jermaine and replace with today's hot new producer, with actual talent, then maybe a new WBT moment will come to fruition. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 11:56)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,588) by Lambi from USA It's not too much. It's great that lambs are trying to relate and connect the dots. Bipolar disorder is Mariah's greatest demon, the one she's been battling almost her entire life. As her extended family, it's important for us to be educated about it so we can support her in that fight. Someone on her team could be reading these. (Tuesday 19 August 2025; 23:55) this is a reply to message 110,579

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,579) by jaker20 from US I like that many care for her, often it's well-intentioned. But sometimes it's just many here are projecting. It's too tooo too much. She is already in constant microscrope. If it's not the breast just a few days ago, then the makeup, then the everything, then she's a zombie, and not herself. (I admit I do it too sometimes, it's contagious, so I often check myself, and this is my first and last on this topic.) I feel all this focus on her being bipolar, and people diagnosing her like she's a patient, is actually adding more anxiety. And frankly pretty pointless, albeit "we have the right to post what we want". The negative is too much sometimes, that for some it's all they talk about. In the end, it is her life, she has a new "normal". She has her own baseline of what is normal. She looked great in London, happy, cheerful, she seems to have high energy, walking on her own, interacting with fans, having a time of her life, and the last few concerts smashed. And yet look at the topics here. There is nothing wrong with her as far as I'm concerned. (Tuesday 19 August 2025; 19:56)

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,578) by Lambi from USA Wow I learned so much. Thank you. (Tuesday 19 August 2025; 10:24) this is a reply to message 110,570

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)

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)

Marketing flop (110,519) by Lambi from USA Yup. They really thought they were cooking including MrBeast on the video. It's very obviously a clout move and he left it in the dust. I'm sure she had the money to be like, "3 instagram post, here's $150k." but she didn't. However, I'm lowkey glad MrBeast didn't fully associate himself with this song because it's not Mariah's best work. This strategy was giving when Jermaine thought it was a good idea to exclusively release The Art Of Letting Go on Facebook because Mariah had 14 million followers at the time, only for that not to translate into sales at all. It flopped so badly. (Friday 15 August 2025; 23:42) this is a reply to message 110,510

Doja Cat (110,510) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Agree. I heard of Kehlani by name but can't name a single song. I didn't know the other artist. I don't know why Mariah doesn't call her famous friends for collaborations because we know they pull through when she asks. Look at how many times Ariana came to support her. I was excited about the roll out of the era when TDang teasers started but I don't know what's the plan forward, are we getting a SS music video? Is that dead on arrival? She made 2 collaboration mistakes. Why get Mr Beast to feature in a video when it wasn't part of his contract to promote the song and why have Kehlani on a song where she refused to be featured as a main artist so that it doesn't show up on her Spotify page. She needs to be smarter with who she collaborates with. Heck even Taylor Swift roped in Sabrina Carpenter who's currently super popular eventhough Taylor doesn't need the added advantage. (Friday 15 August 2025; 15:47)

Taylor Swift (110,493) by Lambi from USA Blow up doll = never ending boob jobs. Present father = could've protected her from Alison selling her to a pimp, from Tommy's dangerous relationship and the evil of Hollywood. I'm getting to the nucleus of it. You can all boil it down to a lack of a father's presence. But out of respect for Alfred Roy, I'm sure he had his traumas in the military, which is why a stable household was a challenge. He exited on a peaceful note with MC so they at least both got to have that. I hope this helps. (Friday 15 August 2025; 00:00) this is a reply to message 110,489

Taylor Swift (110,489) by Dove from United States MC has defended herself pretty well throughout her life and career. She has God defending her and fighting her battles for her. I'm not sure what you meant by "blow up doll" but just because someone is beautiful and curvaceous doesn't mean they're not smart or don't stand up for themselves. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 15:36)

Taylor Swift (110,488) by Lambi from USA I'm so happy to hear that. Blake Lively is despicable. She tried to threaten Taylor Swift by saying, "I'm going to leak ten years of your messages if you don't stand up for me." Taylor is going to flex her empire hard. I've also been following the lawsuit, so knowing that she's preparing to clap back is exciting. I also became a fan of Scott Swift, her dad, in the process. When he heard about the threats, he immediately gave the information to the opposing team, so now they have evidence of Blake Lively's extortion attempt. I love it. It made me wish Mariah had a protective father figure like that throughout her life. Maybe she wouldn't be so damaged and wouldn't be the blow-up doll she is today, if she had consistently felt deeply loved by a father since she was a child. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 15:03) this is a reply to message 110,486

Taylor Swift (110,486) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Taylor is coming guns blazing. First of all we already know her team is insane with the promotions so I expect it to ramp up pretty soon. Taylor herself is very involved in these, she knows how to get her fans excited so she'll take full advantage. Plus she's featuring Sabrina Carpenter in one of her songs which is bound to bring more listeners and she is heavily implying she's got songs about her fall out with Blake Lively which is a huge topic currently so she's got all the attention. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 14:16)

Stay The Night raw (110,485) by Lambi from USA That is indeed true, that was around the pandemic. She shocked everyone with those beautiful belts. The resonance and the quality were there. But I did ask the same thing during the pandemic because I found her Through The Rain/Make It Happen medley also a little chipmunkey. How do you belt that beautifully raw and sound rough on record? Could it be the fact that the room she was in, had amazing acoustics? It was open and the mic wasn't too close which avoided distortion. Plus homegirl probably slept 16 hours because that was an absolute great vocal day. Maybe she just needs to try out different recording techniques. The belts in that clip sounded so naturally beautiful, little bit of polishing, but did not need to be pitched up whatsoever. You can literally take the audio from the clip and make a stripped version and it will sound like a 2008 remix. I truly believe she still has it. A great vocal day might be incredibly rare because Mariah has a terrible relationship with sleep, it's probably gotten more rare as she ages and as her nodules worsen, but when that once-in-a-blue-moon day comes, Emancipation-riah will be snatching these new pop girlies wigs. This is also why I believe she refuses to acknowledge the elephant in the room that is her voice change. Because it is there, not by default, but it comes out probably thrice a year. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 12:30) this is a reply to message 110,447

Here For It All (110,447) by Edward from USA I have to agree with you about her vocals sounding a bit "chipmunkey" on the belting part of the "HFIA" clip. As for that impromptu performance of "Stay the Night", it was from about five years ago, during the pandemic. At the time, she said she'd gotten her voice back and wouldn't ever tour again, but sadly, that didn't last. I don't think she could replicate those vocals today; her voice is just too far gone. Mariah is a perfectionist, so what we're hearing in the "HFIA" clip is most likely the very best she could deliver, chosen from multiple takes. It's sad, but I think this is simply where her voice is now. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 01:43)

Here For It All (110,484) by Lambi from USA Yup and that Allure release where she breaks down her music videos is basically campaign for her to win a VMA. She set up this year to be tremendously hyped, to be in the forefront and to win, which I'm pretty sure what will actually happen with this nomination. I'm kind of bummed it's through a mediocre song but it is about videos though, not music. She should've gotten it a long time ago with Shake It Off, even as early as Honey, so I'm pretty sure they're like, "Alright, let's just give it to her." Since she's never gotten one before. And with Gamma being a 400 million dollar company. They could easily pull some strings. Going to enjoy the moment. It's always festive when we see our Mariah on TV. Who knows? Maybe she'll drop the 3rd single then. She may have changed gears real quick when she realizes the "favorites" in the album isn't hitting. I hope someone has told her, "Have you written with Jermaine yet?" Except scratch Jermaine and replace with today's hot new producer, with actual talent, then maybe a new WBT moment will come to fruition. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 11:56) this is a reply to message 110,474

Here For It All (110,474) by Edward from USA If I were Mariah, I would drop the album while the buzz is still hot, ideally within the next two weeks, while she's out promoting and the media is talking about it. It's clear now that the plan was for either "Type Dangerous" or "Sugar Sweet" to blow up and build momentum leading to the "Here For It All" release in September, but we're witnessing that's not how it's playing out. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 03:17)

Here For It All (110,446) by Lambi from USA I love Mariah but this does sound chipmunkey yet again. The rough thin belts are not going to be easy on the ears. Audio engineer who willingly went along and approved of this needs to be fired or he at least should encourage her to re-do some of the notes. She can actually still belt so beautifully. Remember this? Emancipation-riah is still there like it's 2005. What I don't quite understand is why it's not translating sonically on the record. I really love the melody, she absolutely delivered on that front. But somehow, the overall sound just isn't hitting. Mariah, girl, there's still time to edit. Get an audio engineer who will keep it real. Someone copy paste my comment on X, I'm not on it. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 00:54) this is a reply to message 110,424

Here For It All (110,424) by Haiji from United States So this is what the title track sounds like. It's sounds similar to Portrait to me. I can't wait for the full song. (Monday 11 August 2025; 20:40)

The Bop That Got Away (110,434) by Lambi from USA Never Too Far was the right decision. If you noticed in the movie, it was meant to be Mariah's "I Will Always Love You" moment, a well-crafted song. Lead the Way was just a background noise moment in the film. Also, Asia ate up Never Too Far. It's still being sung in singing contests to this day. It's simply the more palatable ballad, just sadly released on 9/11, with no push from the label whatsoever. Angels Cry was also embraced in Asia. They chose well. It should have been It's a Wrap, though, to really maximize that era's success. Angels Cry also wasn't a lead single; it was a remix single, a last effort to salvage the album from flopping because, yet again, they weren't banking on Mariah at the end of MOAIA. Actually, as early as the second single, H.A.T.E.U., it felt like they just dropped her. I truly wonder why Def Jam did her dirty like that. You're Mine is good, but this era is when Mariah's voice "got ugly". That's the best way I can explain it. Her voice is still beautiful, but there was a dryness in her tone that made everything she sang on that album less stellar. Great songs. The melodies were melodying. But she lost quality in her voice, sadly. It's almost like the bitterness from the divorce mutated her voice. The belts were also pitched way too high. It's like Mine Again pitched up times three. With You was also the right choice. It's right up there with A No No as the bop that got away. The only thing I would change is the intro, it's a bit too long and I would slightly reduce the repetition of "With you, with you, with you," but only minimally. It was almost another WBT moment, yet once again, there was no backing from the label. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 05:35) this is a reply to message 110,415

Great music (110,415) by Dove from United States She's dropped weak singles before. You're Mine (Eternal) comes to mind. Never too Far should not have been released as a single over Lead the Way. Angels Cry and With You should not have been released as singles over other more radio (or playlist) friendly songs on their albums. They're great songs but they're the type of songs you discover when listening to a whole album. For singles that are going to get airplay you need something that will grab and keep people's attention. When you're on a high point of your career, people will buy whatever you're putting out, it doesn't matter. But when you're trying to make a comeback after being away for a while, the singles do matter. (Monday 11 August 2025; 13:41)

MC's sleep struggle (110,433) by Lambi from USA You're right. I usually would say it's because of the lighting: "You're not giving me a key light, so I'm putting these on." But she did an interview with The Breakfast Club before, with her own personal lighting, and she still put on shades. It's usually a rare thing, but in all the recent interviews (Capital FM, Capital XTRA, KISS, Smooth Radio, Heart), she consistently had them on. So that's bizarre. The explanation that makes the most sense is puffiness and eye bags. Mariah struggles with sleep, so she would look like she hasn't slept. And with aging, wrinkles have probably started to become more noticeable. Someone recently captured her getting out of her car or arriving at a hotel. They caught her just a second before she put the shades on, and I've never seen her look that old and tired. For once, she looked relatively closer to her age. The common denominator with these interviews is that they're all daytime events. And like she said, "I don't have time for this daytime sh*t, I should be sleeping." Makeup could conceal the tiredness and puffiness around the eyes, but a full glam session takes time, and Kristofer probably isn't available every waking hour, so shades it is. (Tuesday 12 August 2025; 05:08) this is a reply to message 110,418

Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,418) by TJ from Norway I agree 100% with you on that one. She was so flirty and present back in 1997 in that interview. I wonder why she wears those huge sunglasses inside and it's like she's on weed. Really slow. (Monday 11 August 2025; 16:17)

Great music (110,412) by Lambi from USA Not gonna lie, I was actually really hopeful after reading that grand Gamma article. But after hearing the new singles, it seems like the quality of songwriting went down with Mariah's choice of co-writers. It's not bad, still solid by normal standards but Mariah is just held to a whole different level. She's literally never made one bad studio album. Ever. This is actually the first time she's dropped weak lead singles. It landed me to a hopeless point. I still want her to come through and prove me wrong though. Shut me up. I'm rooting for that. I think your assessment might be correct. This could be the Charmbracelet to the Emancipation. Only time will tell. But like you said, it is great quality music no matter what. (Monday 11 August 2025; 12:05) this is a reply to message 110,409

Great music (110,409) by Edward from USA I love the fact the board isn't stuck on the idea that great music has to equal chart positions anymore. These days, almost anything can blow up into a forgettable hit and disappear just as fast. Of course, I would like to see Mariah score a couple of big hits, but I'm not losing sleep over it. She's already proven herself time and time again. At the end of the day, the general public has the lard word on what catches on, and that's fine. Personally, I'd rather not hear any more new tracks before the album drops, unless it's a video or some fun remixes for "Sugar Sweet". I want to savor "Here For It All" the way we used to, sitting down, pressing play, and letting the whole album take me on a journey from start to finish. (Monday 11 August 2025; 03:30)

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