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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!

Glitter anniversary - disc 2 predictions (114,477) by Lainsky from Philippines The list makes this 25th Glitter anniversary exciting, but I hope it's legit and the prediction is correct, or at least very close. Those are several songs never heard before. (Tuesday 25 August 2026; 07:58) this is a reply to message 114,475

Glitter anniversary - disc 2 predictions (114,475) by BFF from US 1. Loverboy (Firecracker original version) 2. Never Too Far/Hero Medley 3. Out Here On My Own 4. Didn't Mean to Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 5. Lillie's Blues (studio version) 6. Glitter - unreleased song written with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (registered with ASCAP) 7. Royal Tones - unreleased track from sessions with Stevie J. (registered with ASCAP) 8. Demo version of "Nasty Girl"- sampling track 9. Everytime - rumored song title, see links below 10. Anything Can Happen - rumored song title, see links below 11. Reflections (live from Home for the Holidays 2001) 12. Never Too Far/Hero Medley (live from 2001 Radio Music Awards or another event) 13. Additional song from early sessions with Stevie J. 14. Loverboy (Club of Love Mix or MJ Cole Remix) 15. Never Too Far/Hero Medley (Mike Rizzo Club Mix or Al B. Rich Inspiration Mix) In her memoir, Mariah wrote that she and Prince never recorded the planned duet but that she had started working on a song that sampled "Nasty Girl". "The Flow" is a confirmed song title, but I think it's an instrumental track used in one of the scenes in the movie. It is listed on IMDB, so it appeared in the movie in some form. Mariah is not credited as a writer. There's a song called "I Know" listed on IMDB that was written by Damizza and Randy Jackson and listed as "Performed by Padma Lakshmi, Maria Montreano, and Trey Lorenz". I think this might be the song we [hear] in that scene when Dice meets with Timothy and Timothy is showing him "what all his money is buying him". "Love Will Never End" is mentioned in one of the links below, but no details provided so that sounds like a stretch to me. Links to support song titles listed above for the songs listed above. IMDB listing for the movie Mariah Carey Wiki Old forum post from 2017. A number of songs listed here appeared on "The Rarities", so it seems pretty reliable. (Monday 24 August 2026; 22:15)

MC songs I've burnt out on (114,467) by Lainsky from Philippines You're not alone in feeling that way about those songs. I think I've heard them so often that the excitement they used to bring me has diminished. However, I'm right there with you in playing more of "Heartbreaker", "Through the Rain", "MOAIA", and "Glitter" favorite songs. (Monday 24 August 2026; 06:35) this is a reply to message 114,464

MC songs I've burnt out on (114,464) by Randy from USA Between me, MC's live sets and the general public, I just have heard the following songs so much, I skip them on my playlists or on albums. Hero Fantasy All I Want For Christmas We Belong Together Shake It Off Is it just me? If you ask me what I play the most these days it's Heartbreaker with Jay Z, Through The Rain, Languishing, Petals and Angel's Cry with Neyo. (Sunday 23 August 2026; 23:50)

Mariah's trending X (114,456) by Lainsky from Philippines Because of the "Fantasy" anniversary released 31 years ago, and of course, the 25th anniversary of Glitter, our queen is trending on X for more than a day now. And I love scrolling the feed, stopping, and watching her videos from the past. Then I stumbled upon her iconic "Artist of the Decade" speech, which you've probably seen already. I love the "pretty much having no life" part. Especially this part: "I am not Cinderella. My life has not been a fairy tale. Forget the image, forget the ensembles, forget the rumors, forget the short skirts, big hair, whatever." So iconic. I love her energy too. (Sunday 23 August 2026; 13:35)

Glitter 25th anniversary (114,437) by Lainsky from Philippines Let's hope so. It seems Mariah recorded more songs than we imagined. An Elton John cover? That would be fascinating. (Saturday 22 August 2026; 04:30) this is a reply to message 114,431

Glitter 25th anniversary (114,431) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Can this be for real? (Friday 21 August 2026; 21:27)

Article: Mariah Carey drops "Didn't Mean to Turn You On" remix (114,421) by Lainsky from Philippines I like it, however, I still prefer the OG in the album. I'm looking forward to seeing and listening to the other 15 tracks. I hope there are new, never-heard songs on this soundtrack album. (Thursday 20 August 2026; 15:08)

Glitter (114,414) by Lainsky from Philippines I couldn't agree more. I've listened to Loverboy with the Firecracker sample more since it was released on The Rarities. I wonder how the remix would sound if this were the actual single for Glitter. (Wednesday 19 August 2026; 04:52) this is a reply to message 114,411

Glitter (114,411) by Edward from USA I agree, the "Firecracker" sample is barely noticeable on Jlo's song. Had Mariah stuck with it, "Loverboy" would've hit number one. I know we've gotten used to the Cameo version, but the Firecracker version is much more bouncy, poppy, and infectious. The Cameo version feels too busy, with so much going on, and on top of that, Mariah had to redo her vocals, which didn't come out as clean as they did on the Firecracker version. (Tuesday 18 August 2026; 17:16)

Glitter 25th anniversary (114,407) by Lainsky from Philippines Glitter has grown on me over the past 25 years to the point that it has become second only to Butterfly as my best and favorite Mariah album of all time. I hope Lead The Way gets the attention it deserves, as well as Out Here On My Own, one of her best cover songs. Looking forward to whatever explosive surprise Mariah has for the lambs in this anniversary release. (Tuesday 18 August 2026; 03:54)

Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas (114,398) by Lainsky from Philippines "Choosin' Texas" has a melody that keeps you engaged until the very end. It brings a happy and humorous vibe, despite being a heartbreak song. Perhaps that's due to its catchy country-pop melody, which is easy to listen to and sing along with. I liked the song instantly when I listened to it. I got curious when I read that another singer broke Mariah and Whitney's records. I tend to feel that way whenever their records are at risk, lol. With Mariah's current vocal range, she could definitely pull off this style of music and still shine. (Monday 17 August 2026; 05:46) this is a reply to message 114,393

Eva Langley (114,393) by Bobby A from United States You can blame her popularity on three things. She blew up overnight during March-May. 1. Touring with Morgan Wallen (Mr. Hot 100). 2. Duets with Morgan Wallen (Country radio has worn their duets out like an old pair of Levi jeans). 3. Endorsed as the female George Jones (the Country crooner who was praised for his ability to use his voice to interpret a Country song). (Friday 14 August 2026; 03:31)

A song's quality doesn't come from chart position (114,389) by Lainsky from Philippines Through the Rain and Bye Bye are Number 1 hits at that time. We used to hear them everywhere. Radio stations are still playing them today. GTFO and IWTKWLI flopped here, compared to the other two songs. So, yes, the song's quality cannot be supported by its peak on any charts. Sales and radio plays back then that affected the song's chart position are almost no longer a factor compared to streaming nowadays, which the charts consider a major factor in how popular the song is. Mariah's nineteen number 1 songs are of quality that deserves the top spot. (Thursday 13 August 2026; 15:49) this is a reply to message 114,384

A song's quality doesn't come from chart position (114,384) by Randy from USA The way you all and MC beat up Through The Rain, Bye Bye, GTFO, IWKWLI is crazy. Those are good songs. There's no magic formula for a #1 or everyone would have one. TTR had a huge marketing campaign. Mariah performed that song on every talk show, award show and mall atrium on Earth. The video was amazing. The vocal is amazing. It's a song that means a lot to me. If the general public didn't care, their loss. I hate hearing her down talk it down now. Why because it peaked at #81? Nothing on Charmbracelet was a great lead single imo. The way she and ya'll beat up Bye Bye irritated me also. She also performed that song at every talk show, late night show and backyard cookout in America. I thought it was a touching song and she killed that climax; it's one of her best. It's also a song many can relate to. Who knows if Migrate would've been a hit. The production quality of Migrate had always sounded muddled to me. Bye Bye peaking at 19 killed the album. And I'm sorry E=MC2 was chock full of singles. It's probably her most commercial album. None of the others did well. So ya'll make out Bye Bye to be Satan's theme. Caution wasn't gonna sell no matter what was released. Mariah is older and nothing on that album is undeniable. A No No is close. Maybe with Cardi on it it woulda done well. IWKWLI was after that type of ballad's popularity but her climax is wonderful. I like the production of the first verse too. My point is MC for the most part puts out quality product. Doesn't matter where it lands chart wise. And is anyone doing the Macarena (#1 for 15 weeks) or singing Old Town Road these days (#1 for 19 weeks)? (Wednesday 12 August 2026; 21:55)

The Mariah we miss (114,388) by Lainsky from Philippines I stumbled upon this reel. This is Mariah on stage performing like an athlete, whom we surely all miss. She did the same run while performing Make It Happen a few times. (Thursday 13 August 2026; 15:40)

Caution reflections (114,373) by Lainsky from Philippines Aside from wrong choices of commercially released singles, making GTFO an introduction to a cohesively and nicely crafted album is a wrong move. It should've remained as filler. "Giving Me Life" sounds different. I agree that it is innovative, which could have been a wonderful carrier single. It will make non-fans curious. A second single could have been "A No No", followed by the remix and the familiar yet still impactful song "Caution". "Stay Long Love You" will remind the listeners of "A No No" for a third release, or another schmaltzy song, or "Runway". But then again, her age and marketing are big factors, which makes the industry unfairly sucks. (Sunday 9 August 2026; 05:10) this is a reply to message 114,367

Caution reflections (114,367) by Lainsky from Philippines Caution was better than MIAM. True, way so much better. Caution should have been just as big as E=MC2. True, or even better. So what went wrong before Caution was released? IMHO, people need to hear something innovative and different from her previous works. Caution is an album that mostly die-hard fans can only appreciate. (Saturday 8 August 2026; 03:21)

Caution reflections (114,367) by Lainsky from Philippines Caution was better than MIAM. True, way so much better. Caution should have been just as big as E=MC2. True, or even better. So what went wrong before Caution was released? IMHO, people need to hear something innovative and different from her previous works. Caution is an album that mostly die-hard fans can only appreciate. (Saturday 8 August 2026; 03:21) this is a reply to message 114,366

Caution reflections (114,366) by Bobby A from United States Caution was Mariah Carey at her best. Caution was better than MIAM. True or false? Caution should have been just as big as E=MC2. So what went wrong before Caution was released? (Saturday 8 August 2026; 01:29)

Article: Mariah's debut single became her first No. 1 hit 36 years ago (114,359) by Lainsky from Philippines Longevity queen. "Vision of Love" was never popular in the Philippines at that time because I had not heard of it. Radio was my life back then, from sunrise until I fell asleep, and we didn't have cable either. It was "Love Takes Time" that introduced me to Mariah Carey, and I fell in love with her from that moment on. I only heard "Vision of Love" when I bought the cassette album, which was already in 1993. "Music Box" was the very first album I bought, and I quickly collected "Mariah Carey" and "Emotions" shortly after. That was the beginning of my rush to the record store whenever she released a new album. Suddenly, I feel so old. Lol. (Wednesday 5 August 2026; 11:22)

IWTKWLI live performances (114,356) by Lainsky from Philippines For "I Want To Know What Love Is", I prefer Mariah's live performance versions. She's no longer at her prime in this video. However, the voice and the command on stage remain, not to mention Simon Cowell in the audience. She looks so gorgeous here as well. If only she could still perform like this today, I might spend to get a front ticket. Lately, I've just been binge-watching her live performances on YT in my free time. (Tuesday 4 August 2026; 05:34)

Dreamlover vs Fantasy (114,352) by Lainsky from Philippines I agree. I hope Mariah does the same album if she ever records a new one. I miss her pop sound more like Dreamlover, the Music Box album. I must admit, though, that the first time I heard "Dreamlover", I was not into it. It grew on me when I bought the cassette tape and played it more than once a day, every day. (Sunday 2 August 2026; 06:06) this is a reply to message 114,347

Dreamlover vs Fantasy (114,347) by jaker20 from US I feel like Fantasy had a big comeback after that Freeguy movie which gave Fantasy that a cool sounding ballad twist and then the Latto sample, together in short span, it reintroduced Fantasy to a wider audience. Dreamlover deserves a similar comeback, because honestly it is the better pop song. Such a perfect 4 minutes of pop perfection. That intro is so cute, as much an earworm as the instrumental intro of Blind Alley loop but better. Which by the way was Mariah's idea. She had a genius pop ear in her peak eras. (Saturday 1 August 2026; 05:12)

Global GOAT pop stars (114,342) by Lainsky from Philippines In this recently posted video on YT, Mariah is at No. 5, topped by Taylor Swift and Madonna. Some of the factors the author used to base the ranking include cultural influences, global sales, and the artist's performance abilities. Do you agree? (Friday 31 July 2026; 13:39)

Article: Mariah Carey's 30-year-old album scores a splashy debut (114,338) by Lainsky from Philippines Way to go, Mariah and Daydream 30. I hope it will also chart on the Billboard 200, even if it's at No. 100 or 200. It will still be a record where she's truly recognized, aside from her voice then. (Friday 31 July 2026; 04:43)

Live debut raw footage (114,330) by Lainsky from Philippines To those who have not seen this video, here it is. It is a little bit different from the edited version of The First Vision. For some reason, I enjoy the music videos of Mariah's singles from her debut album more than listening to the audio only. I mean, I'm so into the 90s, the best decade for pop and R&B music. (Thursday 30 July 2026; 07:44)

The truth (114,308) by Lainsky from Philippines Reading all the messages about Mariah's well-being has made me reflect deeply on the truth behind it all. What is it really? Perhaps she has to pay attention to it very seriously and address it. It saddens me to see that someone like J.Lo can still deliver a great performance, even though they are the same age. On the other hand, Madonna, who is even older, has just released another No. 1 album, and I felt a bit jealous for Mariah in that moment. However, one thing no one can take away from her is her incredible talent and musical artistry. She still has it and will always be. Maybe not the voice, but she can still deliver. I love her lower register, to be honest. IMO, a brief sabbatical leave for self-reflection and taking back control of her own life as a whole while holding on to her faith that she professes, I strongly believe, won't hurt her career. She's Mariah Carey for crying out loud. She should remember her humble beginnings and live a not-so-luxurious life while focusing on raising her twins. She already lived a good life, so I hope she finds peace and centers her life on what truly matters to her. Again, just saying. (Tuesday 28 July 2026; 06:39)

Best ABMB live performance (114,292) by Lainsky from Philippines She sang her heart out in this song and probably in the whole concert. For me, it is the best Always Be My Baby live rendition I have seen. I am so glad it is part of the Daydream30. (Saturday 25 July 2026; 15:06)

Glitter (114,282) by Lainsky from Philippines Do you really think so? I hope so. I hope she releases it with songs we haven't heard, which are meant to be part of this wonderful Glitter soundtrack, if she still has them. (Friday 24 July 2026; 05:10) this is a reply to message 114,281

Glitter (114,281) by Bobby A from United States Let's show MC lots of love and make Glitter 25 her biggest anniversary streaming first couple of days. She is going to pour her heart and soul into Glitter 25. I just feel it. (Friday 24 July 2026; 02:30)

Soulless (114,257) by Lainsky from Philippines At least I am not the only one who noticed it. While I used "expressionless", your description, Ed, is more appropriate. Yes, that deadness in her eyes appears soulless or emotionless. Thus, a lifeless but still beautiful voice. She's disconcerting to watch in that video. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 03:57) this is a reply to message 114,252

Soulless (114,252) by Edward from USA That UTS snippet sounds fine, but she looks heavily medicated, with that empty, almost soulless stare. I'm genuinely concerned about her well-being. I hope she's doing okay. (Tuesday 21 July 2026; 01:23)

Long Ago and Melt Away a capellas (114,246) by Lainsky from Philippines Ever since I listened to the a capella versions of these two underrated songs, I have been having LSS. I loved Melt Away already in 1995, and love it even more. I used to skip Long Ago, but I have developed an appreciation for it in the 00s, and now, I like it a lot. Can she release these two as singles? I mean, if they debut in the BBH100, it's another record. Have you seen her latest video singing Melt Away? While she sounds like she still has it, her facial expression appears to be... expressionless? And the slow robotic movement made me cringe a bit. She looks pretty nice, though. Just saying. My apologies. I got confused with the two. The video I was referring to is "Underneath The Stars", not "Melt Away." Also, it's so nice to see that the worldwide sales of Daydream have now reached 27 million copies. Moreover, her iconic hits "Fantasy" and "Always Be My Baby" are certified 8× Platinum and 7× Platinum in the US, respectively. Woo hoo. (Monday 20 July 2026; 06:49)

Daydream 30 - reflections (114,237) by Lainsky from Philippines With your informatively long but enjoyable message, Bill, I noticed this one, "Skipping Did I Do That? always." Please give it a chance. I used to skip that too, but after a few years, when I listened to it with intention, I realized it was not bad. I have developed a new admiration for this song, so I played it with Stay Long Love You and other songs that sound kind of the same. It's ideal for cheering up a low, quiet, or lazy mood. And thanks for your review of Daydream 30. (Sunday 19 July 2026; 16:37) this is a reply to message 114,226

Daydream 30 - reflections (114,226) by Bill from the UK Okay so. I've had some time with the anniversary edition now and can post my thoughts properly. In terms of general ranking amongst her anniversary releases, Music Box is still, by far, the best. I would rank this as a respectable second. Brace yourself, it's a long read for anyone interested in what some anonymous loser on a Mariah forum thinks. Part 1 - The Remaster So the album has been remastered. My first listening experience was on my EarPods so I reserved judgement until I'd listened to it properly on my hi-fi and then my good headphones. Perhaps it is because I have listened to the album some 230,000 times since its release, but the remaster can be jarring at times. Fantasy seems somewhat murky now and is missing the bright vibrancy of the original. The low harmonies in the chorus being pushed forward in the mix, along with the bells being more prominent changes the overall feel of the record. Another noticeable change was with Looking In, and how the guitar was much more pronounced than the gentle background strums in the original. It is now almost in line with the lead vocal which is an odd choice. On the plus side, more vocal nuances are noticeable in tracks like Long Ago and Melt Away, but all told I prefer the original over the remaster. And this isn't me just stating the original because I've spent most of my life with it; the remaster of Rainbow is miles better than the trash output of the original album and is my absolute go-to when I play that album (always skipping Did I Do That of course). The Amazon intros were okay, but as Jamie said she seemed somewhat spaced out and lethargic in her recollections, didn't really offer any new tidbits or nuggets about the songs, and glossed over half the album by not addressing half of the tracks. So, it's not a "track by track" commentary, more a handful of 30 second soundbites about the main tracks. Would have been nice for the opening and closing statements on the album to be longer and reflect where she was in her life at that point, where her head was at, her career, what she was aiming to achieve, initial concepts versus the final output, how it's aged in her mind, etc., especially as it was recorded with the backdrop of her marriage collapsing. Part 2 - The Remixes So the big players are here as expected - Fantasy with ODB as well as the Def Club Mix (not a patch on Dreamlover but a close second), Always Be My Baby with Da Brat, and the Chucky Remix of One Sweet Day, Good to see something completely new and original with the Eric Kupper mix of Underneath the Stars. Part 3 - The B-sides and Demos It's a shame there was no surprises like Music Box's Workin' Hard and My Prayer. Instead we have One Night and Slipping Away from The Rarities and nothing else. The acapellas I've already written about, though good to hear an extra 30 seconds of ad libbing that was previously hidden. The writing session demos are excellent, and the real highlight of the project. Would have been absolutely amazing to have this for every track. Part 4 - The Live Tracks Here's where I have a mild annoyance. I'm not sure why the MSG concert is a vinyl-exclusive. No reason why it couldn't form part of the digital release. I understand the CD cutting some tracks out to not seep into a third disc, but the digital album can be limitless, so that's a real shame to not have such a fantastic concert released to stream and download. The tracks selected for the digital release (Fantasy and OSD from MSG) were both previously released on singles at the time, as was Forever from Tokyo Dome, and later Underneath the Stats from Tokyo on The Rarities. The real keepers though are Open Arms and ABMB from Rotterdam Ahoy. Fantastic recordings and vocals, but it's annoyed me that the full concert is professionally available to be released (it was filmed too), but remains locked up. I understand keeping Daydream tracks on the anniversary edition, but she did some incredible versions of her other songs during that tour that ought to be put out there. So yes. Overall I am happy and grateful to see such a wonderful album get the anniversary treatment, but a few marks were missed when compared against Music Box. I am now hungry for the debut and Emotions to not be ignored and get some treatment very soon (35th/40th) as I have no doubt, especially with the debut, there is a wealth of material to unearth and celebrate. (Saturday 18 July 2026; 13:23)

Article: Mariah is giving "Daydream" fans the ultimate surprise (114,223) by Lainsky from Philippines Only Mariah can do these kinds of releases from her previous works. Out of 33 tracks, only 15 tracks - tracks 7- 21, are the ultimate surprise here for the fans. I love the accapellas and session demos. They sound like they're lullabying me. Lol. (Saturday 18 July 2026; 02:55)

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