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The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,774) by Edward from USA Rose, it's okay. You just have a lot of feelings, and apparently, a lot of words to go with them. The fact that Jamie's phone couldn't handle your extensive and rather expansive post isn't your fault. I started reading it yesterday, and I'm still working my way through it today, saving some for tomorrow. And look at me, not complaining. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:38) this is a reply to message 114,772

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,772) by Rose from United States Sorry. I was on vacation and had too much free time on my hands. (Monday 26 October 2026; 13:30)

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,773) by Edward from USA Jamie, stop being so touchy. That was intended to be read in a dual monitor, with intermissions. (Monday 26 October 2026; 15:26) this is a reply to message 114,771

The girl we fell in love with, the woman she became (114,771) by Jamie from UK I don't think I've ever seen such a long post. I had to scroll that far down my battery went... (Monday 26 October 2026; 12:12)

Glitter (114,762) by Edward from USA I'm not setting my expectations too high. When artists talk about outtakes, they usually mean different versions of songs we already know. I was hoping we'd get some completely new songs, but I'm not holding my breath. But let's see what we get. (Sunday 25 October 2026; 19:46) this is a reply to message 114,750

Glitter (114,750) by Jamie from UK So the first 6 tracks from disc 2 have been revealed. 1. Out Here On My Own 2. Never Too Far / Hero (Medley) 3. Loverboy (Firecracker - Original Version) 4. All My Life (Channel Tres Remix) 5. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 6. Loverboy (MJ Cole Remix) I hope there are more unknown tracks apart from the new mixes. I already had all those songs so I'm hoping for some surprises. I don't get why they don't just release all the track list at once (Saturday 24 October 2026; 20:47)

HFIA (114,749) by Edward from USA That sounds good on paper, but we're talking about Mariah Carey here. An ultra wealthy superstar using college kids for cheap labor under the guise of giving them an "opportunity" would be a PR nightmare. People would drag her mercilessly for making millions while paying students pennies. Public opinion would have her heading straight to the guillotine. Believe me, if Mariah genuinely thought throwing another million or two into a project would make a difference, she would find the money and invest it herself. She's done it before. The issue is that at some point, you have to look at the numbers and decide whether the investment is actually worth it. You can't keep throwing money at a project indefinitely just because you're hoping it'll eventually pay off. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 20:11) this is a reply to message 114,746

HFIA (114,746) by Rose from United States A lot of times we pay for experience and skill, and that is valuable. But sometimes we can find people who have natural talent who won't charge a fortune because they're just getting started. A lot of the expensive music video producers charge a small fortune because they've already made it and have to maintain their expensive lifestyles. I'm not saying they're not worth it. These days, you pretty much need to be independently wealthy to even try to be any kind of artist. The equipment used to make good art is not cheap. When I was young, I used to play the flute, and I had to stop because we couldn't afford to rent it anymore. I'm not saying I was ever going to be a famous flutist, but it was a hobby I enjoyed. It makes me wonder about the kids who actually do have natural talent that never gets the chance to grow and develop. To be able to afford another video, they could go to an art school and ask the professor if there are any promising students. They could let them borrow equipment, have them come up with a concept, and make a rough demo. Whoever wins gets to make a low-budget video. The top candidates could win a $1,000 cash prize, and the winner could get more. It still wouldn't cost nearly as much as hiring a more established and experienced artist. I'm not even thinking top-tier schools, either. I'm thinking community colleges. That would be life-changing money for some people. They could invest it into buying equipment that would support and nurture their talent. I know experience and skill do matter, and a lot of times that's what we pay for. But there are rare gems who are naturally gifted. We've all witnessed them. We're in a timeline where money can't be our main focus right now. She has made a lot of money off the people and could use this as an opportunity to give back. (Saturday 24 October 2026; 03:07)

HFIA (114,744) by Edward from USA And where was all that money supposed to come from, Mariah's personal bank account? You wouldn't keep pouring water into a bottomless pit and expect it to fill up, would you? I think the promotional campaign leading up to "HFIA" was great. Mariah was everywhere, and there was clearly an effort to generate interest in the album. Unfortunately, the debut numbers didn't justify continuing to pour more money into a project that was out of the Hot 100 in its second week. At the end of the day, it is business, not charity. A fecent music video, radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement all sound great in theory, but who exactly was going to pay for all of that, and would the investment have actually translated into sales or streams? As fans, it's easy for us to come up with ideas after the fact when we're not the ones footing the bill. (Friday 23 October 2026; 14:55) this is a reply to message 114,743

HFIA (114,743) by Bobby A from United States Gamma could have promoted Sugar Sweet more after MC was in the kitchen posing as Betty Crocker. Sugar Sweet needed a great video, a iHeart radio every hour radio promotion, and a cosmetic brand endorsement. A smart move could have been to tie the Sugar Sweet video to part two of the #Beautiful video with some acting and a live party performance. (Friday 23 October 2026; 08:43)

HFIA (114,739) by Edward from USA Making an album costs money, especially with promotion, music videos, and everything else involved. Based on HFIA's numbers, it probably didn't make sense to keep spending on a project that lost most of its momentum after week one. At some point, you have to look at the return. It's a business. Some people love blaming Gamma for what they did wrong or didn't do, but they need to be realistic. The label can't keep pouring money into a project that isn't bringing in enough to justify more investment. (Thursday 22 October 2026; 17:19)

Physical media (114,733) by Edward from USA Maxi singles were almost like getting a whole separate album. I played my "Heartbreaker" maxi single to death, lol. I loved how they could turn one single into something completely different with remixes and extra tracks. It gave us something new to enjoy instead of just hearing the same song over and over. Those were the days. I'm not too fund of of "Thank God She Found Him", but the "Make It Last" remix, in my humble opinion, was great. The "My All" maxi single was great, too. For the nostalgia Dahlings. Man, we really got to experience some good times. Now so many songs come and go without leaving much of an impression. I miss when getting a new single actually felt exciting. I sound like an old man, and I'm only 25. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 17:04) this is a reply to message 114,732

Physical media (114,732) by Bill from the UK I really miss the CD single format. In the UK it was incredibly popular, so most artists went all out with their CD singles. Beautiful digipaks, picture discs (Mariah had some beautiful ones for her debut era singles), art prints, posters, video CD-ROMs, exclusive remixes, live tracks, b-sides, artwork etc. I have hundreds and hundreds of them and love them so much. Mariah was no exception and always delivered. It was so popular in the UK most CD singles were issued in a Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 usually followed the week after release to sustain sales. So spoilt. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 14:36)

Physical media (114,731) by Edward from USA I definitely can relate to reading the lyrics and stuff like that. I guess I lost interest when the digital era took over and CDs and singles didn't get the special treatment they used to. (Wednesday 21 October 2026; 03:50) this is a reply to message 114,730

Physical media (114,730) by Bill from the UK Yes I also have my CDs saved on a massive hard drive (backed up to Google) in FLAC too for if I ever suffer the tragedy of a fire etc. I spend my weekends meticulously cataloguing, ripping, and photoshopping the album covers so they look perfect. But still, I love going through my CDs and cassettes and playing the physical media, looking at the artwork etc. You can't hold a download. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 20:02)

Physical media (114,729) by Edward from USA ​It's been a long time since I last owned physica media, but before getting rid of my collection, I ripped all my CDs into FLAC format to preserve that original quality, and made backup copies, of course. There's nothing better than having my music right on my phone where no company can take it away over a missed payment or bad signal. I also like the feeling of owning what I paid for. ​The subscription madness everywhere is getting out of control. I personally canceled everything but Prime, which I share with someone else. It blows my mind that you don't even truly own your car these days, so many new features get locked behind a paywall once your trial ends. It's ridiculous. ​I think many of us are longing for a time when things weren't as reiant on technology, when life was simpler, people socialize with real tangible friends. Technology keeps advancing at a very fast pace, but our humanity has either remained stagnant or actively regressed. (Tuesday 20 October 2026; 18:22)

Two focus points for MC17 (114,676) by Edward from USA Bobby A, do we coexist in the same universe? Looking at the sales of her last two albums, there simply aren't enough of us to make a meaningful dent in her overall streaming numbers. The reality is that 90% of the people streaming AIWFCIY are fans of the song, not Lambs. I applaud you for always being positive, but sometimes you need to be realistic. Mariah just isn't that popular anymore, and on top of that, she's become largely unrelatable to the general public. We need to stop blaming Gamma and other external factors for the lack of success of her recent projects. Outside of what's left of her core fanbase, the general public doesn't seem particularly interested in what she has to offer. Her music has also started to feel stagnant, and she seems increasingly reluctant to take a genuine leap of faith and try something completely new. Mariah once had the Midas touch that Taylor Swift has now, and that's well and good. But if she wants to be commercially successful again, she needs to find a way to connect with a new generation, reinvent herself musically, and deliver something genuinely fresh. HFIA has some gems that could have been hits in the hands of Ariana or Taylor, it's not only about the music but also the artist. So no, I don't think streaming campaigns alone are going to solve the problem. The problem is not the wrong singles, a lack of promotion, but simply a public that no longer cares enough to tune in, there's only so much fans can do. We can stream until we're blue in the face, but we can't manufacture public interest. At some point, Mariah and her team need to give people a compelling reason to care again. (Sunday 11 October 2026; 03:42) this is a reply to message 114,675

Two focus points for MC17 (114,675) by Bobby A from United States Most Lambs (me too) are not streaming on repeat to increase MC's streaming numbers in the way the younger demographics do for Taylor Swift and Ella Langley. Lambs have to start new streaming campaigns in 2027 by choosing songs from MC's 2000s catalogue to focus on each month until MC17's first single is released. MC and .gamma should consider a streaming only release for the first three months and then drop the physical cd and vinyl three months later. During the initial streaming only release, MC could rely on a corporate streaming integration such as Coach X Spotify Tabby Tour activation to push her presence onto active user playlists like "On Repeat". (Sunday 11 October 2026; 00:50)

Grammy nominations for HFIA (114,673) by Edward from USA Gone are the days when the Grammys felt like they were about the music rather than popularity. I wouldn't be surprised if Mariah doesn't win anything next year, simply because she doesn't have the commercial relevance she once did. Let's be real, the narrative surrounding an artist seems to matter just as much as the music itself. Even Beyoncé looked genuinely surprised when she won Best Country Album for "Cowboy Carter" last year. Back in the '90s, it felt like an album didn't have to be a commercial success to win Album of the Year or Record of the Year. Something that flew under the radar could still get recognized if voters thought it deserved it. These days, it feels like the biggest names and cultural moments have the advantage before the envelope is even opened. The Grammys were never perfect, but I miss when winning one felt like recognition of musical excellence rather than another popularity contest. (Friday 9 October 2026; 16:34) this is a reply to message 114,671

Grammy nominations for HFIA (114,671) by BFF from US HFIA is a deserving body of work, so it would be nice to have her win at least one. It's just a shame she didn't get anything for "Daydream" and "Butterfly" when she was arguably at her creative peak. It was also frustrating that they did not include the awards she won for "The Emanicipation of Mimi" during the televised broadcast in 2006. I think the Grammys have always suffered from a lack of balance and patterns of questionable decision making. It's hard to make sense of giving more awards to Beyonce (35) than to Aretha Franklin (18). Or even Taylor Swift (14) having more than Joni Mitchell (11). (Friday 9 October 2026; 13:29)

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (114,666) by Edward from USA I agree with you there, Bill. It'd better be the original album version. After what Darlene Love said about Mariah, she can go suck a lemon. (Friday 9 October 2026; 00:23) this is a reply to message 114,661

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (114,661) by Bill from the UK If they do start promoting Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), I pray to God it is the original 1994 version and not that dreadful remake that was done for one of her stupid specials. (Thursday 8 October 2026; 12:51)

Here For It All (114,639) by Edward from USA We love you, Jamie. I'm really glad to hear things are starting to look up after such a difficult few months. You've been through a lot, and I hope the clouds continue to lift and better days are ahead. Take care of yourself and don't rush anything. We'll be here, and of course, impatiently waiting for that Glitter release with you. (Sunday 4 October 2026; 03:10) this is a reply to message 114,629

Here For It All (114,629) by Jamie from UK I've really connected to Here For It All again recently. I've just been through a really difficult time with depression and anxiety, the worst I've had since it started 30 years ago. Listening to the lyrics in this track have resonated with me on another level and given me hope. I'm now back home after living with my mum for a month and getting back on track. I'm hoping to return to work soon as been off since June. Mariah's music always brings me joy and I've been listening to her a lot recently. After surviving a gruesome fall I feel the clouds are now lifting. I'm looking forward to the Glitter release although she needs to hurry up as I'm getting impatient. Whilst I have contributed as much on here this year I still love to come on daily and read people's posts, it's great to have this sense of community around the person we all love (Saturday 3 October 2026; 11:31)

Patient Zero (114,605) by Edward from USA Taylor's "Patient Zero" is expected to debut at #1 on the Hot 100 next week, knocking "Choosin' Texas" out of the top spot. That means "AIWFCIY" would only need to spend two weeks at #1 this holiday season to reclaim the record. Taylor would move to 16 #1s, putting her just three away from tying Mariah. Four more and she ties the Beatles, and five more would give her the all-time record. With Taylor's popularity at its peak, that's probably where this is headed. So I think it's best that we all hold hands, gather around the campfire, and mourn the 19 #1's record now. That way, when it actually happens, maybe it won't hurt quite as much. The one record I'm not so sure Taylor can touch, though, is most cumulative weeks at #1. Mariah is at 101 weeks, while Rihanna is the closest at 60, and Taylor is currently at 49. That's still a pretty big gap. And just like that, the charts are getting somewhat interesting again. (Tuesday 29 September 2026; 03:30)

23 Weeks (114,593) by Edward from USA Remember when debuting at #1 on the Hot 100 actually felt like a huge accomplishment? Now Ariana has done it eight times. "One Sweet Day" held the record for 23 years, 4 months and 13 days. It took Mariah 6 years and 5 months to reclaim it, and now, just 8 months and 19 days later, it's broken again. I don't know if you see the trend here. I wouldn't have minded if "Despacito", a worldwide phenomenon, or "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", which was absolutely everywhere in the US, had taken the record. But "Old Town Road" and "Choosin' Texas"? Nah. Sorry. I've always followed the charts, but this is getting so frustrating that I'm probably going to stop paying so much attention. At this point, some of it just doesn't make sense to me anymore. (Friday 25 September 2026; 15:13) this is a reply to message 114,590

23 Weeks (114,590) by TJ from Norway What's funny is that it seems like no one have heard of her, she has less monthly listeners on Spotify than Mariah and still does this. It's like Taylor Swift. The same amount of listeners as Lady Gaga, but everything she touches turns into gold. (Friday 25 September 2026; 07:38)

23 Weeks (114,587) by Edward from USA I'm a little bitter about "Choosin' Texas" taking over AIWFCIY's 22-week record. The frustrating part is that the song closest to overtaking it is still pretty far behind in overall points, so "Choosin' Texas" could possibly rack up another two or three weeks at #1. If that happens, even if "AIWFCIY" manages to score four more weeks at #1, it would only match it or beat it by one week. And that's assuming "AIWFCIY" doesn't start deflating by then. (Thursday 24 September 2026; 23:04)

Wonderful idea (114,558) by Edward from USA Guys, I just had an amazing idea. What if Mariah released a Country album? I think it could actually be amazing. Rumor has it she recorded a yodeling album in the '90s but kept it in the vault. Imagine the whistle register meeting the Grand Ole Opry. Who wouldn't want to hear Mariah singing about heartbreak, whiskey, a dusty road, and a man with two teeth in his mouth who should've known better? She already has the emotional trauma. She just needs the banjo. She could call it "Here For It All: Nashville Edition". First single: “We Belong Together (But You Keep Leaving Me at the Honky-Tonk)”. I know some of you are probably already hyperventilating at the thought, but hear me out. Mariah in a cowboy hat. Mariah yodeling. Mariah doing a country whistle note. I think we're onto something here, guys. And if the '90s yodeling album really exists, I think it's time to stop being selfish and let the vault breathe. (Wednesday 16 September 2026; 03:18)

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,510) by Edward from USA I think you're right, Bobby A. She loves creating and releasing music so much that it only took her seven years to finally give us some decent music. (Tuesday 1 September 2026; 01:36) this is a reply to message 114,509

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,509) by Bobby A from United States I don't think MC cares anymore about industry recognitions at this point. She just wants to release new music for the Lambs. That glow and innocence on her face when she played HFIA in the U.K. last year said it all about how much MC enjoys creating new music for us. (Monday 31 August 2026; 23:03)

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,508) by Edward from USA It's not like she has all the time in the world left to release new music. With the current state of her voice on life support at about 35%, I think even she knows the clocking is ticking. She can use filters, makeup, lighting, surgery, whatever to make herself look sixteen, but she can't do that with her voice. I could easily see her releasing two or three albums over the next seven years. Beyond that, though, I just don't see her recording into her 80s like Barbra Streisand. So, don't worry, new music is on the way, and sooner than expected. (Monday 31 August 2026; 16:15) this is a reply to message 114,507

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,507) by nancy from Switzerland I hope she keeps the promise. We know that she and her staff don't care about punctuality. So many delays happened and projects were canceled in the past years. I am happy that she works on new material with the possibilities and limits that she has. I am ready for 2027. (Monday 31 August 2026; 14:04)

R.I.P. Dolly Parton (114,487) by Edward from USA Dolly Parton was a class act, may she rest in peace. 80 years well lived. (Wednesday 26 August 2026; 02:42) this is a reply to message 114,484

R.I.P. Dolly Parton (114,484) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands We will always love you. (Wednesday 26 August 2026; 00:27)

Longest #1 (114,480) by Edward from USA Don't worry too much about it, Mariah is still in the race every year, and the others only have one shot at taking the record. Judging by what's been happening, I think AIWFCIY would need to reach 30 weeks at #1 for the record to feel truly safe. At some point, we also have to make peace with the fact that records are meant to be broken. (Tuesday 25 August 2026; 14:10) this is a reply to message 114,478

Longest #1 (114,478) by Can Tavukcu from Germany Hi everyone, I am slightly annoyed that this Ella Langley song [Choosing Texas] is coming for our queen. I really do not understand because I personally think that this song is so unbelievably mediocre, nothing against her, but I do not understand why this song has such impact. since I'm not in the [State] my streams do not count or have any meaning for the US, is there any chance we can decide on the song together and stream it constantly? (Tuesday 25 August 2026; 11:07)

MC songs I've burnt out on (114,471) by Edward from USA Mariah is so thoughtful. I didn't know there was a version of Someday just for straight people. (Monday 24 August 2026; 14:53) this is a reply to message 114,469

MC songs I've burnt out on (114,469) by Bill from the UK When I take a break from a Mariah record, hearing it on the radio really reinvigorates it for me. I listen to "Heart 90s" in my car, and they play MC every now and then, but thankfully it's not just Hero, I'll Be There, Hero, Without You, Hero, Hero and Hero like all the other stations. In the last week or so I've heard Vision of Love, Anytime You Need a Friend, Emotions, and Someday (which almost caused me to crash, the first and only time I've ever heard it on the radio). Songs sound brighter and more rounded and fuller on the radio and they sound like new. I've been playing Someday non-stop since I heard it (and it was the 7" Straight version at that). (Monday 24 August 2026; 10:14)

Glitter 25th anniversary (114,436) by Edward from USA If it were, I would die happy. Just for the Elton John cover, it would be great. (Saturday 22 August 2026; 03:49) 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)

Glitter (114,435) by Edward from USA I hope these 15 additional tracks aren't just a bunch of bland, current-day remixes. Glitter was such a special project for her. It was going to be her own Bodyguard. She poured so much of herself into it that she ultimately had that infamous nervous breakdown. She had also been recording material for the project years before it was released, "Heartbreaker" was originally supposed to be on Glitter. (Saturday 22 August 2026; 01:51)

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) this is a reply to message 114,406

Glitter (114,406) by Bobby A from United States Bill, I really enjoy when you give us a backstory about MC's catalogue. I still don't understand why MC just didn't keep the Firecracker sample for Loverboy. She could have created a chart battle with J Lo with a in your face moment for Tommy. The Firecracker sample is barely recognizable in I'm Real. Also, what made MC choose Cameo's Candy as an alternate choice? I think a Bar-Kays sample would have been a better choice and would have caused Loverboy to have shot straight to number #1 without a discount. (Tuesday 18 August 2026; 01:44)

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