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The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,199) by Edward from USA
Have you heard the classic tale of the boy who cried wolf? Sadly, that's exactly what's happening with the constant overuse of serious terms like "racism", "homophobia", "transphobia", and "misogyny". These words have been thrown around so casually and so often that they've lost much of their weight. Now, when real cases of discrimination occur, people are more likely to dismiss them. The public has grown tired and desensitized to it all.
(Tuesday 29 July 2025; 18:02)
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Article: The making of Mariah Carey (110,185) by Edward from USA
Epic and stunning look.
(Tuesday 29 July 2025; 13:33)
Sugar Sweet (110,154) by Edward from USA
I hope radio and people in general give "Sugar Sweet" a real chance, it is such a bop. She actually crafted a catchy hook that sticks in your head. I love the flavor Shenseea brings to the song, she reminds a little of Nicki Minaj. "SS" is definitely an earworm. I don't remember the last time Mariah released a song that got me humming the chorus spontaneously. It's definitely an earworm. If it doesn't become a hit, I don't know what will.
(Tuesday 29 July 2025; 03:43)
The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,093) by Edward from USA
The biggest shift in her personality happened around 2012. When she was a judge on American Idol, her full blown diva persona really took center stage. I actually felt a little embarrassed by the way she acted toward Ariana. Ariana had always spoken about how much of an influence she was on her career, but eventually, she stopped mentioning it for a while. I remember thinking, "Mariah, embrace that little girl, you’re old enough to be her mother."

Thankfully, she seemed to come to her senses later on. I’m not saying she’s a bad person, I truly believe she’s good at heart, but at some point, she started believing her own hype and surrounded herself with some questionable people. From that moment on, she was never quite the same.
(Saturday 26 July 2025; 15:16)
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I'ma keep it sweet (110,081) by Edward from USA
I like the "Sugar Sweet", but I don't think the other two girls were really necessary. The chorus is super catchy, I've caught myself humming it without even thinking. I was hoping for at least a few of those signature Mariah high notes sprinkled in, just to give it more of her touch. As for the charts, I really hope it picks up on streaming. "Sugar Sweet" definitely feels like a step in the right direction.
(Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:52)
Andrew (110,080) by Edward from USA
I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but based on my personal interactions with Andrew, I honestly think he's a good guy. Like anyone else, he was probably just going through something at the time. He's left the board a few times before, but I get the feeling this time it might be for good. With that being said, I don't think Eric would stop him from coming back, as long as he sticks to the rules.
(Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:47)
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The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,079) by Edward from USA
Jamie, I've wondered the same thing. Mariah used to be so grounded, with this effortless innocence. She was sexy without even trying, and that voice was just next level. That combo is what made her so special. It's sad, but at least we have her amazing back catalog to fall back on. I'm really hoping "Here For It All" has at least one huge power ballad. I kind of feel like this might be her last album. With how the voice has been and how long she takes between projects, I'm not sure what she'll sound like in another five years. Hopefully she goes out with a bang, a critically acclaimed album and maybe a couple of Grammys to top it off.
(Saturday 26 July 2025; 02:40)
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Jimmy Kimmel (110,074) by Edward from USA
Bobby A, that was a different person from the UK. It's been nearly two years since Andy last posted here. I think he was dealing with some personal stuff. I hope he's ok wherever he is.
(Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:13)
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Sugar Sweet (110,000) by Edward from USA
I almost had a heart attack, I thought this was real, but it really sounds like her. I hope hers is better than this.
(Thursday 24 July 2025; 14:43)
Physical copy (109,973) by Edward from USA
Stacey, what did we say about going off-script? You can't just go around expressing your own opinions like that, people will start thinking you're not just a mindless extension of me. Next time, wait for my email with the approved talking points. I really hate to do this publicly, but I'm afraid this calls for a light reprimand.
(Thursday 24 July 2025; 02:58)
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Everything we know so far (109,967) by Edward from USA
Exactly my sentiment about "Dear Boy". When Bobby A mentioned it, I went straight to YouTube to listen to it. My first thought was, Mariah would absolutely obliterate this track. Her masterful skill at stacking up impeccable background vocals would take this song to another dimension. I loved it from the first listen, and I'm really hoping this is the song she'll cover on "Here For It All".
(Thursday 24 July 2025; 01:18)
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Webmaster request (109,959) by Edward from USA
TJ, I don't think you're ready for a bitchy and petty diatribe.
(Wednesday 23 July 2025; 19:14)
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The Webmaster (109,944) by Edward from USA
Eric's been fair with everyone on this board, consistently. That's basically the board's unofficial consensus since dial-up days. He doesn't need to change a damn thing. The man's been moderating like a pro for over two decades, longer than some of you have been out of high school.

If it were up to a few people here with their "cancel everything that mildly annoys me" attitude, this board would've been nuked years ago. So shout out to Eric for keeping this circus running smoothly.
(Wednesday 23 July 2025; 02:00)
Webmaster request (109,942) by Edward from USA
Nobody said anything negative to Brad, except Victoria, who implied the board was full of "hating ass hoes". I guess she included herself in the mix, minus the "hating" and "ass" parts. Some people just love to stir the pot and make things up. Brad made a vague comment about the board, but nothing specific. It was weird because, as you said, we were all just joking around about album titles and having a good time. The vibe was light.

Looking at his recent posts, it's pretty clear Brad hasn't been happy with anything Mariah-related lately, which is totally fine. The problem is, when he chose to leave, he acted like this place was some toxic nightmare and he just couldn't deal anymore. That doesn't make sense, especially when most folks here actually liked "Type Dangerous" and the video.

Many love playing the victim and throwing digital tantrums, they start acting like they're here to reprimand others, which is just ridiculous. We've got positive folks, critical folks, and everyone in between, but we've all been part of this board for a long time. Brad completely trashed "Type Dangerous", can you imagine if I had gone off on him for not liking it? It'd be absurd.

Time to stop being so damn sensitive, it ain't that serious. This board is going to keep being what it is. If I had a penny for every time someone complained about a person, a post, or the entire board, I'd be filthy rich by now. Some keep trying, but nobody's going to be walking on eggshells here.
(Wednesday 23 July 2025; 00:58)
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Webmaster request (109,815) by Edward from USA
Sorry, but your posts are now part of MCArchives Messageboard history, a permanent digital glitter trail, if you will. So even if you don't want to be associated with us anymore, your posts will always be here, forever moisturized, never deleted, and archived like Mariah's 90s whistle notes.

Now, anytime we scroll through those iconic threads, we'll fondly reminisce about the old days when you were here.

One thing though, and I'm dead serious, if you go, you can never twerk with us again.
(Saturday 19 July 2025; 01:19)
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The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,810) by Edward from USA
I know you have a lot of feelings, but you don't even go here.
(Friday 18 July 2025; 17:00)
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Pitbull (109,764) by Edward from USA
I'm naming my pitbull "Type Dangerous".
(Wednesday 16 July 2025; 03:27)
Visionof Love, The Bill of Rights (109,757) by Edward from USA
Thanks, Bobby A.
(Tuesday 15 July 2025; 18:20)
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Visionof Love, The Bill of Rights (109,743) by Edward from USA
Reading about the history of the VOL, I think Bill is right. The song was the first one Mariah and Ben Margulies Margulies wrote together right after she got signed to Columbia. The demo in the video is actually what they presented to Tommy for her debut.

In his book, Hitmaker, Tommy explained that while Mariah was clearly a brilliant singer and songwriter, he knew that she and Ben didn't have the production experience to fully shape a major label debut album. He respected what they had created but felt it was too big of a project to leave solely in their hands. Tommy gave them a shot, but after months they hadn't accomplished much. So he brought in top producers like Narada Michael Walden, Ric Wake and Walter Afanasieff (at the end) to help elevate the material and production.
(Tuesday 15 July 2025; 02:09)
Vision of Love (109,735) by Edward from USA
Are you reprimanding Bill? Just because he was like totally wrong. Please don't do it again.
(Monday 14 July 2025; 19:42)
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New album (109,708) by Edward from USA
Bobby A, Mariah is a legacy artist, just like many others were when she was on her prime. MC16 will probably come and go like "Caution" did. No matter how many appearances she makes, it won't make much of a difference. To be fair, she was promoting consistently when TD came out and, lipped or not, she put on a great and energetic performance at Summertime Ball in the UK. Other than her legacy fans, meaning us, nobody is out there craving new music from her. Her streaming numbers are an indication of what's going on, 2.5M in a month after a 7-year hiatus. As I stated before, unless she comes out with a banger featuring a big name like Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter or Taylor Swift, don't expect chart success. Always remember though that chart success does not necessarily a great album make. Enjoy the music. Winter is coming.
(Sunday 13 July 2025; 07:36)
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The remixes (109,701) by Edward from USA
Had the remixes been released simultaneously with the original, TD would've charted way higher. At least two of the remixes are better than the original.
(Saturday 12 July 2025; 20:12)
Unpopular opinion - alternate universe (109,689) by Edward from USA
Welcome to the Twilight Zone, my dear. You've just stepped into the alternate-twin-universe version of the MCArchives Messageboard, where logic takes naps, reason time-travels, fetch did happen, Mariah made up the word emblazoned and the webmaster might actually be your cat. Be careful, things are not what they seem in here.
(Saturday 12 July 2025; 04:50)
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Unpopular opinions (109,658) by Edward from USA
I think "Hero" is not only about a specific element, but a combination of things, one of them being the moment in which it was released. More than the lyrics, which are as cheesy as Regina's cheese fries, it's Mariah's then persona, relevance and delivery that give it that extra punch. The song wouldn't work if it were released today with what's left of her voice and the detached from reality diva persona she's assumed since 2009. To judge and understand Hero, you really have to put it in the context of when it came out. For most, if you weren't part of that time, you probably won't get it. I was a mere 2-year toddler, but I still remember that iconic statuesque princess-like figure singing it passionately and effortlessly at the Proctor's Theatre and the guy from the audience reaching multiple eargasms. It was simply epic
(Wednesday 9 July 2025; 19:42)
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Album titles (109,656) by Edward from USA
Mariah keeps trying to make "Oh Santa" happen, it's not going to happen. It's like she threw everything on it hoping something would stick.
(Wednesday 9 July 2025; 15:39)
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