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Back to chart obsession (110,525) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter While that seems plausible, Mariah did say in interviews that everyone told her to release this song since it's everyone's favorite. So that makes it look like they thought this has a chance. While I agree with Edward the song isn't bad and had Ariana released it, it would probably do a lot better, but I doubt it was supposed to be a buzz single. The album has only 10 songs, we already heard 2.5. (Saturday 16 August 2025; 03:51) this is a reply to message 110,521

Back to chart obsession (110,521) by Bobby A from United States I believe the plan all along was for Sugar Sweet to be a promo single. Someone realized at Gamma it just wasn't going to do anything on the charts. Some AR executive said probably that afro beats was not what people wanted from Mariah Carey. They released SS anyway to launch preorders. I hope the third single is the one. (Saturday 16 August 2025; 00:57)

Doja Cat (110,520) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter While I get that but it's so clear that she never met these 2 artists before because from the "behind the scenes" video we could see they're meeting for the first time when shooting the promo clip. I would think a songwriter like Mariah would at least want to be more acquainted with whoever she chooses to collaborate with because she's so picky with who she works with. She keeps picking random artists. (Saturday 16 August 2025; 00:31) this is a reply to message 110,515

Doja Cat (110,515) by T from USA Mariah said they were perfect for the song and she had them in mind. So that's how these two relatively unknown girls got on the song. (Friday 15 August 2025; 19:48)

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) this is a reply to message 110,502

Doja Cat (110,502) by Giovanni from USA This is why if Mariah wants to stay relevant she needs to one make sure her music is good and second collaborate with current artists like Doja Cat or Bruno Mars. A lot of people don't know who Kehlani or Shenseea is, I never heard of either them until "Sugar sweet" was released. I'm glad she did a song with Anderson .Paak but we really need a collab with a known female artist. (Friday 15 August 2025; 06:24)

2013 Mariah (110,509) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I agree about the 2013 fashion. Her looks were on point. The American Idol era had her taking risks. Her hair and glam was on point. Her recent looks don't do justice to how incredible she looks now. The only recent ensemble I really liked was the gold moment at the BETs performance. She needs a new team of stylist and publicist and especially a social media team. Her social media needs some serious work. (Friday 15 August 2025; 15:43) this is a reply to message 110,501

2013 Mariah (110,501) by Giovanni from USA I don't know about ya'll but I miss 2013 Mariah. She looked so young and fresh and her ensembles were on point. She needs to go back with stylist Johnny Wujek because Dior Sovoa is not it, he needs to be fired asap. Johnny actually knows how to dress a woman. I also loved the short milf cut she had when she performed at that charity concert in NY when she was wearing that sling for her arm. Never been a fan of the long hair. Am I being silly or do some of ya'll agree? I'm curious what Mimi L has to say. (Friday 15 August 2025; 06:18)

Taylor Swift (110,490) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Agree, I have a feeling she might not end up shading publicly but I do wish she does because BL deserves it. As for support system Taylor doesn't only have Scott she has her mother and her brother who she recently revealed were the people who helped her get her masters back. It's so unfortunate that Mariah doesn't have anyone to protect her like that. The only people who truly care about her are her children and they are too young to provide her that support. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 19:55) this is a reply to message 110,488

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)

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) this is a reply to message 110,472

Taylor Swift (110,472) by jaker20 from US Mariah's team can only wish. The two competing would benefit Mariah only just from the free publicity alone. They're no longer in the same commercial league anymore, as Mariah is a legacy act. I just want Mariah's album to be good and I don't care about what others are putting out there. Taylor's album will release a week after Mariah's. She's putting Olivia in a worse position because she beat her announcement and Olivia is supposed to release in 2025. Now Olivia is likely going to change plans, especially with Sabrina already releasing later this month. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 02:22)

Taylor Swift (110,469) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter As much as I am annoyed that TS is dropping an album right around Mariah's time, I don't think she would even be competing with Mariah because she knows she can easily overshadow. If anything she's weirdly going to outshine her bestie Sabrina and possibly even Olivia. This is why I wanted Mariah to strike when the iron is hot and just go ahead with the release by August. That way she'd have her time to shine. And you know Taylor will have her lengthy track list and multiple variants so unfortunately chart wise there's no hope for Mariah. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 20:47) this is a reply to message 110,449

Taylor Swift (110,449) by Bobby A from United States I have been on X too much since June 6th reading too many posts that Taylor Swift is coming. Well, she will back in late September/October with a new album. I still think this is a direct AR marketing strategy by Republic Records to steal MC's shine and sales from 09.26 to 10.10. What else could it be to post album pre-orders without a first single released first? Don't say Bobby A didn't say it here first. (Wednesday 13 August 2025; 02:47)

Random thought (110,306) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I agree. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 17:02) this is a reply to message 110,301

Random thought (110,301) by TJ from Norway I'm sure some of you think I'm an old crow, but she should stick to what she knows, and that is music. She's not a good actress, and doesn't know how to express different feelings or what ever in movies. That's at least my honest opinion. Love MC but acting is not her cup of tea. (Sunday 3 August 2025; 07:50)

Article: The making of Mariah Carey (110,180) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I love the cover. She looks like an absolute boss. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 11:58) this is a reply to message 110,173

Article: The making of Mariah Carey (110,173) by TJ from Norway The first picture. Wow. (Tuesday 29 July 2025; 11:18)

Andrew (110,105) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Thank you Shezz you are always so kind and you are right about Bobby A, he is always too nice to really say what really went down back then. It was outrageous and unacceptable. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 03:19) this is a reply to message 110,099

Andrew (110,099) by Shezz from Pk Agreed Mimi L. His ridiculous outbursts at you are my last memories of him. Whoever still has a soft spot or sympathy for him should maintain a direct private relationship with him. Bobby A. is downplaying how rude he was to him. And then of course the daily nonstop venom spewed at Mariah. There are plenty of people here who don't like her current music or style or what have you but they always express it with respect and love still for her. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 19:09)

Andrew (110,089) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I for one am glad he's gone and hope he stays gone. I think everyone on this board forgot why he was banned. I can appreciate people having different takes and different opinions about MC but Andrew's opinions weren't just about Mariah. His very last stunt was being extremely violent towards me and a few others on this board. He resorted to name calling, personally attacking and just making outrageous posts that had no business here. All because he didn't agree with my views. I get some people who know him say that he was going though personal stuff but no amount of stuff going on in your personal life justifies viciously attacking someone on a freaking messageboard. Not only was he a bully, he also never considered that the person he's throwing insults at may have personal things going on themselves but didn't resort to his level of insult hurling. His language had gotten so bad when responding to me the webmaster had to stop posting them. Not only included abusive language he would also constantly demean people for their English, myself included when English isn't our first language. He was petty, a bully and downright abusive and this wasn't the first time he did that to me at least and wouldn't have been the last if he wasn't stopped. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 13:11) this is a reply to message 110,082

Andrew (110,082) by Dove from United States Yeah, he left an impression on me. Sometimes his opinions would piss me off but they weren't entirely wrong. I felt personally victimized when he said anything negative about MC. Lol. He's a talented and entertaining writer. I hope he's good. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 03:29)

D2C cover (109,955) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Unpopular opinion but I think I like this one the best hahah. Don't get me wrong, it's not perfect, I do not like the outfit much because it's not cover worthy, but I comparatively like this one the most as it's the most cover worthy. The first one I already expressed my views, the second was very Celine Dion (no shade to Celine), very dated and I just didn't think she stood out in the album. This one she's front and center and ready to choose violence. Staring right down at her hater. What I would change about it - I think she would have looked absolutely stunning doing the makeup she did for TDang in the Britney like scene with the dancers and probably choose another outfit no diamond necklace. But still the third cover is by far the best in this series. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 17:19) this is a reply to message 109,954

D2C cover (109,954) by ADAM from USA Sigh. The iconic Daydream pose with 2025 plastic surgery enchantments are not it. Not shaming her decision to alter her appearance, I get it, she wants to be sexy and beautiful fine, but it's cringe to see her recycle such iconography and not modernize her look for a new album. I much prefer the Amazon album cover with full body pose so much - grown but still sexy and something new. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 16:39)

Here For It All (109,940) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter JD may have some So So Def remixes. (Wednesday 23 July 2025; 00:22) this is a reply to message 109,934

Here For It All (109,934) by Bobby A from United States I am wondering now if the rumored Bryson Tiller collaboration is on the Amazon exclusive CD potentially being that 12th track. That would surely entice more hip hop and R&B fans purchase that version of the CD. Everybody is saying on the social media JD's absence on a Mariah Carey album is the first time in 16 years. I feel he won't be out completely. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 21:18)

Cover art (109,932) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter One more cover reveal, I’m guessing tomorrow the D2C version. And then maybe the Sugar Sweet promo will start. Hoping for a fun video. I know Kehlani has writing credits on it but some people said it’s probably a sample. Because the other main writer just said it’s written by her and Mariah and produced by Harv. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 19:20) this is a reply to message 109,925

Cover art (109,925) by Bobby A from United States I love the Amazon cover better that was released today. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 16:15)

Cover art (109,917) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I like black and white too but I can't explain it, there's just something different that comes to mind when it comes to distinction between an album cover and a regular shoot. She had many amazing black and white covers - to name a few - #1's , Fantasy/Daydream, ISB, ABMB, E=MC2. They all were statement photos. The 2 versions we got so far look more like it's for an auto biography or a jewelry/beauty magazine ad. It doesn't have that iconic feeling that she's here to slay. Oh well I hope the songs make up for it. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 12:37) this is a reply to message 109,915

Cover art (109,915) by MusicfanJ from Germany I like the album cover. But I love black and white pics in general, so classic. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 11:59)

Cover art (109,904) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Update - they uploaded a clearer photo of the Amazon version and yes not feeling it. She melts into the dark instead of standing out. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 03:25) this is a reply to message 109,897

Cover art (109,897) by Haiji from United States I actually agree with this Mimi L. I kept thinking it was an old compilation album cover, like The Ballads or Playlist until I checked and was wrong lol. I just scrolled through IG and the user "itsallaboutMariahcarey" posted a few minutes ago and new album cover with the caption reading "Leaked". It was an all black backdrop and her sitting in an all black ensemble with straight long blond hair. Not sure if I like either cover tbh. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 01:25)

Cover art (109,901) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I kept hearing about this supposed alternate cover but never found it. Thanks for giving the IG handle. It's very hazy so I can't really tell, but yes still looks like a regular photoshoot kinda cover. I was hoping for something fierce, even if not full body then atleast half. Mariah has been looking like her Einstein era I thought she would want to show it off and no one does a power stance like Mariah. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 02:31) this is a reply to message 109,897

Cover art (109,897) by Haiji from United States I actually agree with this Mimi L. I kept thinking it was an old compilation album cover, like The Ballads or Playlist until I checked and was wrong lol. I just scrolled through IG and the user "itsallaboutMariahcarey" posted a few minutes ago and new album cover with the caption reading "Leaked". It was an all black backdrop and her sitting in an all black ensemble with straight long blond hair. Not sure if I like either cover tbh. (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 01:25)

Cover art (109,893) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok don't hate me please, I don't want to be negative Nancy but I'm not a huge fan of the cover art. It doesn't scream I am coming for your wigs Beatles haha. It doesn't scream Billboard count your days bish. The cover art is very pretty but it's something more like for a greatest hits album or "the love songs" collection. It's not memorable like TEOM or even catchy like Caution. Also maybe like a beauty magazine cover shoot. The way they posed the era starting with she wants to get 2 more #1's the album cover doesn't match the vibe. I hope we get some alternate versions too with a more fierce look. Also someone said a few posts back she needs a new stylist. I agree. We also need her out of these huge diamond necklaces and diamond bracelet stacks, they are very early 2000s vibe and it ages her a bit which is crazy because she is at another beauty peak. If she wants to pull in the number she needs the streaming audience that is mostly younger. (Monday 21 July 2025; 22:20)

Here For It All (109,884) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Great title. I too am concerned a bit about the date. The album was supposed to be a summery album so releasing it at the end of summer is interesting. It also has very few tracks like 11 if I'm not mistaken will they have to release more songs to tie up to the album release. I'm surprised it's not in August because that's perfect timing and doesn't she have some big shows lined up for August. Plus August wouldn't have too much competition. I'm sure they have a plan and I hope they stick to it and don't push it further that will kill momentum. I'm excited for Sugar Sweet next week and hope we have a solid music video and some fun remixes. (Monday 21 July 2025; 18:34) this is a reply to message 109,876

Here For It All (109,876) by BFF from United States I like the title. Hopefully the 9/26 release date doesn't make the album conflict too much with whatever Mariah has planned for the holiday season. I remember "Caution" being released in mid-November 2018, which may have contributed a bit to its low performance. I like the album cover, the pose reminds me a bit of the "Glitter" album cover except with eyes open. (Monday 21 July 2025; 16:36)

Sweet Sixteen (109,863) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm so pumped, I can't wait until the announcement. What if she ends up naming it Sweet Sixteen? Ugh I hope we get a track list too. This stuff is starting now.. (Monday 21 July 2025; 00:54)

Album announcement tomorrow (109,855) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Where did you get this info? Spill the tea. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 22:19) this is a reply to message 109,852

Album announcement tomorrow (109,852) by Bobby A from United States MC will reveal the details of her 16th studio album tomorrow at 10am eastern time. The wait is finally over. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 21:10)

Release date (109,854) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Don't quote me on it, but I think it's the beginning of the chart tracking week. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 22:18) this is a reply to message 109,850

Release date (109,850) by Jamie from UK So they are saying SS will be released 25th July. Is there a reason things are only released on a Friday? (Sunday 20 July 2025; 20:07)

Whattttt (109,853) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter She has a countdown for MC16, is she dropping the album or dropping the title? I am not readyyyy. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 21:21)

New album title (109,849) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter You'll lose the dollar just because of the 60 haha. Mariah would never. So far the album seems to have E=MC2 vibes with TDang being very Migrate, Sugar Sweet being very TMB/ IBLULT (with the island vibes). So I think she might pivot towards making it another installment of the Emancipation series (I think the idea was planted when those interviewer guys asked her if Caution was Emancipation 3rd edition or if it's coming in future). But hey maybe she will name the album Sugar, spice and everything nice haha. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 18:34) this is a reply to message 109,844

New album title (109,844) by MhieMhie from Vietnam Betting my dollar for "Sugar and Sweet 60". (Sunday 20 July 2025; 07:24)

Sugar Sweet (109,847) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Fingers crossed I hope we have a great video like TMB. I also wonder if the rumored "guests" on the song is gonna be on the main version or a remix. Praying for some relevant features lol. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 15:51) this is a reply to message 109,840

Sugar Sweet (109,840) by Giovanni from USA From what I heard I like it. And yes it reminds me of "TMB" but better. I hated "TMB" but it went to number one so there's that. I also hope for a decent album cover and name. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 02:42)

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