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About Lainsky from Philippines: A Mariah Carey fan since "Love Takes Time." However, "Butterfly" remains my favorite album of all time. Timeless!

In Your Feelings feat. Bruno Mars (112,967) by Lainsky from Philippines

Since her recent performance of this song is gaining airplay, I hope she officially releases it as a single. I saw someone mention that it might seem desperate if it's recorded with Bruno Mars. That could be the case, or it might not. He has a new single out now that sounds like it's going to be a hit. I believe that their vocal ranges and qualities blend well together, and it could work out. If this collaboration leads to a hit for both of them, why not, right? I just think there's an opportunity for Mariah and her team to seize at this moment. Additionally, with this version, they could release a deluxe edition of HFIA on her anniversary, featuring a couple of new songs and remixes. Just a thought that I chose to say here.

(Saturday 10 January 2026; 02:28)


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MTV Unplugged (112,953) by Lainsky from Philippines

MTV is no longer on air, and I recently watched a raw, uncut recording of Mariah Carey's MTV Unplugged from 34 years ago this March. You should definitely check it out, she's truly the best vocalist ever.
(Thursday 8 January 2026; 03:23)

My Prayer (112,942) by Lainsky from Philippines

Yes, TJ. Thank you. It's the version I like better than the original.

(Tuesday 6 January 2026; 05:36)


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Great news (112,941) by Lainsky from Philippines

Thanks, Lambi. That sounds promising, congratulations.

(Tuesday 6 January 2026; 05:35)


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My Prayer (112,923) by Lainsky from Philippines

Thank you, Bill. Yes, I would definitely check them out. Why do I feel like I committed a crime for this? Lol. I mean, as a lamb.
(Monday 5 January 2026; 03:26)


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My Prayer (112,922) by Lainsky from Philippines

Thank you, Edward. I bet I am.

(Monday 5 January 2026; 03:24)


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My Prayer (112,904) by Lainsky from Philippines

Happy New Year, everyone.

I can hardly believe that I just discovered this song tonight. I accidentally typed "My Prayer" instead of "I Pray" in the search bar while looking for music to add to my Instagram post. That's when I found "My Prayer" by Mariah Carey, featuring the Music Box 30th Anniversary cover. I clicked on it, listened, and was blown away. What a beautiful gospel song from that era.

Now, I'm feeling conflicted. Should I be upset that this song has been around for over 30 years and I'm only hearing it now? Or should I feel thrilled about discovering it? It's a mix of both emotions, but I've decided to focus on the positive feeling of excitement.
(Sunday 4 January 2026; 13:55)

(Rare unseen) Butterfly (Live in Honolulu, Butterfly tour) (112,732) by Lainsky from Philippines

If "Butterfly" had been commercially released back then, do you think it would have been a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100? Although I have loved "Lead The Way" more than this song lately, it has been my top favorite ballad by Mariah. I didn't know they changed the rule at that time, and I was expecting that after "Honey", she would score another No. 1 with "Butterfly". And then, I was also expecting "Breakdown" only to find out they were released for airplay only. I remember I was so sad and only recovered when "My All" hit the top spot. Just reminiscing, and a thought triggered by this post.

(Monday 22 December 2025; 04:12)


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Would you rather? (112,626) by Lainsky from Philippines

It would be nice to have both, but I go more for scenario 2. Yes, Swift may break it sooner or later, but also maybe not. And she will maintain this record for years. I always wanted to see her have two more No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. So I hope she will release two killer singles either from HFAI, a new edition, or a newly recorded one. Just wishing and saying.

(Monday 8 December 2025; 09:19)


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Nothing is Impossible (112,379) by Lainsky from Philippines

I completely agree. "In Your Feelings" has the potential to be a hit if it gets a good music video and enough promotion. Who knows? It could become another No. 1 after the Christmas season. Mariah and her team should capitalize on her Christmas hits by promoting "HFIA". The album and singles are too good to be overlooked by the general public. She could even release a deluxe edition with a few new songs, similar to what she has done in the past.

I know that streaming plays a significant role in today’s charts, so she might want to consider how this strategy could help "IYF" and other singles from the album become hits. It's disappointing that "HFIA" seems to be struggling right now, as I had hoped it could provide her with another No. 1 song or at least a few top ten hits. Only fans from the '90s, who remember her long-standing success on the Billboard charts, can truly resonate with my feelings about this.
(Thursday 13 November 2025; 04:02)


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Non-single deep cuts playlist (112,192) by Lainsky from Philippines

All In Your Mind
To Be Around You
Music Box
When I Saw You
Whenever You Call
After Tonight
Lead The Way
I Only Wanted
Stay The Night
For The Record
Standing O
Cry
Caution
Here For It All
(Saturday 1 November 2025; 04:03)


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3 albums (112,191) by Lainsky from Philippines

Butterfly, Glitter, and Music Box.
(Saturday 1 November 2025; 03:57)


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HFIA a month after (112,095) by Lainsky from Philippines

Thank you, Lambi. Yes, I am a part of the MCPhilippines, although not that active.

(Saturday 25 October 2025; 17:15)


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HFIA a month after (112,070) by Lainsky from Philippines

After listening to the album twice a day, almost every day for nearly a month now, I thought of ranking it with the rest of her albums. Additionally, I considered ranking the singles according to my personal preference. I excluded Christmas albums and compilations intentionally.

1. Butterfly (It will always be on top.)
2. Glitter (It has grown so much in me that it made it to second best.)
3. Music Box (Top Pop album for me.)
4. Daydream (Top Pop & R&B.)
5. E=MC2 (While it is a second version of Mimi, I like more songs in here.)
6. The Emancipation of Mimi
7. Here For It All (If it were released in the 90s, it could be a sure-fire hit.)
8. Caution (I think it will do way better if released during, instead of MIAMTEC.)
9. Rainbow
10. Mariah Carey
11. Charmbracelet
12. Emotions
13. Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel
14. Me I Am Mariah The Elusive Chanteuse

And for the singles of HFIA - I ranked them through my '90s & early '00s self, lol. I realized that her "formula" has not changed, which I believe represents her musical artist identity.

1. Type Dangerous
2. Sugar Sweet
3. In Your Feelings
4. Play This Song
5. I Won't Allow It
6. My Love
7. Nothing Is Impossible
8. Here For It All
9. Jesus I Do
10. Mi
11. Confetti & Champagne

There's still hope for this album through continuous promotion and releasing singles with nice music videos. In Your Feelings, My Love, I Won't Allow It, and finally, the title track are good potential hits. She can reduce their price (like they used to in the 90s) as a Christmas gift. They can tie the promotion during this season. Nothing is impossible, right?

(Friday 24 October 2025; 06:22)

I Won't Allow It and skip song (111,594) by Lainsky from Philippines

After the release of "Play This Song", I hope they choose "I Won't Allow It" as the fourth single. I previously mentioned that I didn't have any skip songs from the album, but I've since changed my mind. Now, the song I tend to skip is "Confetti & Champagne". I realized this after listening to the entire album more than ten times. It feels similar to the songs I usually skip from MIAMTEC, Caution, and E=MC2.

The more I listen to this album, the more I notice her signature style of wordy phrases that are sung quickly (like in IYF), along with tongue-twisters, hero-gospel-themed songs (NII, JID, and HFIA), and unforgettable melodies. I believe "My Love" and "In Your Feelings" could also be great singles. Just a thought - this album continues to play on repeat in the background for me.
(Monday 29 September 2025; 05:51)

Just happy for MC's HFIA (111,544) by Lainsky from Philippines

There are already so many reviews, and lambs are handpicking favorites, so I'm not going to do those. I am simply happy for this release by our dear Mariah Carey. After playing and listening to the whole album three times, however, there's not a single song I would like to skip so far. It's been a while since I felt satisfied and happy with her release. I have a couple of songs I skip in Caution after playing it three times. I still skip them lol. I am hopeful for a No. 1 debut on The Billboard 200, as well as another No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 or two. "Play This Song", "Nothing Is Impossible", "I Won't Allow It", and possibly "Here For It All" are all or could be strong contenders for the top spot. Happy listening, everyone. Let's enjoy the album and celebrate together.
(Saturday 27 September 2025; 11:38)

Sugar Sweet (110,350) by Lainsky from Philippines

PS. IMHO, I believe Mariah can sing the song alone. While she does not need Kehlani and Shenseea to make it sound better, she needs them to reach audiences beyond her lambs. Just saying. Have a nice day, everyone.

(Wednesday 6 August 2025; 13:25)

Sugar Sweet, TD, and HFIA (110,347) by Lainsky from Philippines

It's official: the song has grown on me. I have to admit that I didn't like it as much as "Type Dangerous" at first. However, after listening to it multiple times and hearing it on my favorite local radio station almost every day, I've started to love it. While it's not quite up to the quality of her music and artistry from the '90s and 2000s, I still believe in her talent. I hope the song can break into the top 5 of the main chart. While it may seem unlikely for it to reach No. 1, it's not impossible. If not this single, how about the third or fourth one? We can still dream, right?
(Wednesday 6 August 2025; 12:03)

Type Dangerous (109,076) by Lainsky from Philippines

I hope the official lyric video is also a preview of the official music video. She looks beautiful and classy-sexy, which is fitting for the song. What do you think? The song is a total bop. Although it reminds me of "Stay Long Love You", it sounds even better as the lead single for the album. It showcases Mariah's incredible talent as a songwriter. The song is short but sweet, and knowing her, she is probably already working on a remix version.

(Friday 6 June 2025; 06:30)

Article: Barbra Streisand duet with Mariah Carey is coming (108,645) by Lainsky from Philippines

The first time I read this article, I felt a surge of excitement and wonder. I'm looking forward to new music, even though she's only a guest artist. However, I can't help but wonder why it has to be with AG. Don't get me wrong, I love AG, but they have already collaborated before. I would have preferred a collaboration between BS and MC. It seems to be a strategic decision, in my opinion. They included AG to broaden the song's appeal to her fans and generation. Nevertheless, I'm choosing to focus on my excitement for this collaboration. A new song is on the way.

(Thursday 1 May 2025; 05:06)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,421) by Lainsky from Philippines

Daydream: Fantasy & Always Be My Baby (Remix)
TEOM: Stay The Night & Fly Like A Bird
(Tuesday 25 March 2025; 05:02)


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Precious (108,311) by Lainsky from Philippines

While there's a discussion about a movie, I want to share my thoughts on Mariah Carey's performance in "Precious". Yes, if it's a crime that I watched it just last month, then I am guilty. Although this may have been said years ago when it was released, I still feel it's worth mentioning.

I was completely surprised by how good Mariah was in her scenes. I had seen her cameo in "The Butler", but it was not long enough to showcase her acting skills. However, in "Precious", she was truly amazing. With little to no makeup and an unglamorous hairstyle and wardrobe, she absolutely nailed the look and the role of a social worker. In her second scene, where she provided counseling, she was exceptional. As a therapist myself, I can say she captured that character perfectly.

If Mariah really wants to break into movies, she could pursue more roles like that, which are quite different from her real-life persona. She clearly has the talent, she just needs more opportunities like this.
(Wednesday 5 March 2025; 14:58)

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines

Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection.

How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years?
(Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Article: Mariah joins Filipino fans in early Christmas celebration (107,334) by Lainsky from Philippines

Yes. Indeed, the queen has spoken. I am grateful to be Filipino or Pinoy celebrating Christmas as early as September. I made sure that on the last day of August, I included my favorite MC's Christmas song led by AIWFCIY. Merry Christmas to you all fellow lambs from all over the world from the Philippines.
(Sunday 8 September 2024; 04:36)

Do You Know Where You're Going To (107,244) by Lainsky from Philippines

It's an original by Diana Ross and one of my favorite Mariah covers. I remember when I played #1s and it came to this song. Whistling singing towards the end, my housemate was like, "Is that her singing those notes?" Proudly, I said yes. And it became one of my favorite remakes of her. Below are my top 10 lists with some comments.

1. I Still Believe (better than Brenda K)
2. Out Here On My Own (you can feel her emotions, should've been a single)
3. Open Arms (best female version)
4. Without You (could have been No.1)
5. Do You Know Where You're Going To (should've been released)
6. I Want To Know What Love Is (the remake that leaves you wanting for more)
7. Sweetheart (could pass as her original)
8. I Didn't Mean To Turn You On (better than Robert Palmer's)
9. I'll Be There (used to play over and over)
10. Bringin' On The Heartbreak (love her rock-pop-r&b version)

Of course, O Holy Night is up there too. The rest are just... was not working for me.

(Monday 26 August 2024; 05:11)

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