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What is your initial fan story? (102,626) by Edward from USA I was in Kindergarten when Ms. Nuñez played "Open Arms" for us. I stood there open-mouthed, like flabbergasted. A year later I got emancipated and made my mother buy me the Daydream album. (Monday 24 April 2023; 23:36) this is a reply to message 102,623

What is your initial fan story? (102,623) by TJ from Norway I became a fan after watching her debut video in 1990. Vision of Love is still one of my favourite songs. The video brings back so many memories. What I am really sad about is the fact that I didn't realise the reason to buy singles before 1992-93. I remember looking at this Love Takes Time cd single in Copenhagen. It had a cover of her sitting in a chair. Lovely picture. (Monday 24 April 2023; 19:36)

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,604) by Edward from USA I disagree. Marian has had a dwindling fanbase for a long time now. Disappearing for huge periods of time at this stage in her career isn't doing her any service. When I say "disappearing", I mean going many years without releasing any new music. (Friday 21 April 2023; 21:49) this is a reply to message 102,603

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,603) by Jamie from UK I disagree, if you're a fan you always have existing albums to listen to, Mariah disappearing for a while isn't gonna change her commercial success at this stage of her career. She's never gonna reach the highs of her earlier career at this point, I'd rather her take her time and do something quality than rush something out. For all we know she might be getting advice to take a new direction in her career, she might be trying to get herself in better shape mentally and physically to appeal to more of a wider audience now she's older. Maybe she's realised she's been erratic at times and has lost touch with the general public. Or maybe she's in a deep depression over her voice not working the way it once did. We will never know what's truly going on with her, and she's in a position where she can do as she pleases, she has nothing to prove anymore. Rest assured though people like Mariah will never just disappear, she has her legacy already she's done extremely well to continue to be in the public eye at this point. Cut the girl some slack she's already given us more than some artists do in their entire career. God bless Mariah and hope all is well with her. (Friday 21 April 2023; 20:16)

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,601) by Edward from USA Remember that record labels as we knew them don't exist anymore. Recording an album might be more expensive than the revenue they would get from it, especially from a legacy artist like Mariah. I think she should go independent at this point. (Friday 21 April 2023; 16:58) this is a reply to message 102,596

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,596) by Robert-Anthony from United States Apparently, record labels don't think so either. Who would have thought that Mariah Carey would be without record label? Something ain't right with that picture. Where did MC go wrong from 2015- 2019? I don't think that she ever makes the Hot 100 top 10 ever again. (Friday 21 April 2023; 02:05)

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,598) by Edward from USA Things are not as difficult as they used to be. Technology has made it possible to have so many tools at our disposal, we can create great music and videos without having to drain our pockets dry. There are movies filmed with cellphones that you would believe were filmed with the best equipment. Physical CD's are almost a thing of past, so Mariah can go independent, release her music online, and bundled her albums with the price of concert tickets like many artists do nowadays. What she doesn't realize is that with people having the attention span of a goldfish, disappearing for long periods of time without any new music to keep her hardcore fan base entertained is not good. Why no release The Rarities 2 and then a new album next year? (Friday 21 April 2023; 03:49) this is a reply to message 102,595

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,595) by Randy from USA I do agree that MC is going to lose fans if she doesn't release an album soon, however, I don't know if releasing a studio album is profitable for her anymore. I'm noticing that Cardi B hasn't released her second album. Many other acts wait a long time between albums. We got spoiled by the 90s. Maybe MC could give as an EP or a maxi-single with different versions like I Still Believe or My All/Stay Awhile. It would have to be a killer single though not an Infinity or I Don't. (Thursday 20 April 2023; 23:43)

No new album in 2023 (102,594) by Edward from USA How dare you? Mariah is at home breastfeeding, bonding with her little twins and frolicking with Tanaka. She can release her next project in 2026 when the twins are ready to enter kindergarden. Believe me when I tell you that we, her three remaining fans, will be here waiting. I'll purchase two copies. (Thursday 20 April 2023; 18:22) this is a reply to message 102,593

No new album in 2023 (102,593) by Libra Lamb from USA Just perfect. Now she's alienating the last few people who follow her faithfully that are hoping for a solid project or album. I may not move on, but I'm losing my excitement for MC. (Thursday 20 April 2023; 06:04)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,564) by Edward from USA Since you seem to be a baby lamb, let me enlighten you with some basic knowledge, there's nobody white on Mariah Carey paternal side. Mariah's Carey paternal grandmother was Addie Carey. Addie was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina to an Alabama-born mother Emma Cutright and a North Carolina-born father Will Cole. She was a dark skinned woman of African-American descent. According to an interview with Mariah, Addie had a sister called Sarah Cole Reese ("Nana Reese") who was a Pentecostal Minister. She was called over to the family home when Mariah was 4 years old after an incident occurred involving Mariah's family. On 16 August 1928, Addie married Robert Carey (formerly Roberto Nuñez) in Manhattan, New York City. A year later she gave birth to a son, Alfred Roy Carey, Mariah's father. In 1930 she is listed on the census as living on St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan N.Y.C with Alfred and Robert. When Alfred was a young boy, Addie and Robert got a divorce. Alfred was subsequently raised by his mother Addie in both Harlem and the Bronx. However, Robert Carey ended up remarrying a woman referred to by Mariah as her step-grandmother "Nana Ruby". They had two or more daughters together. Alfred therefore has two or more half sisters through his father. Mariah only got to meet her paternal grandfather Robert when she was roughly around the age of 6 as her father was raised almost exclusively by his mother Addie. As of the mid-late 2000s, Mariah's step grandmother was still alive. It was mentioned from an interview in the early 90's that on the odd occasion, Mariah would accompany her grandmother Addie to a Pentecostal Church when she was a young girl. She was described by Mariah as "statuesque" and "beautiful", but also "blunt" as she had a tendency to be "really rough at times". According to various interviews with Mariah throughout the 2000's, Addie made a small fortune working in Real Estate. She was known to be a very spiritual person. According to Mariah's second cousin Lavinia, Addie had a charm bracelet which included a mustard seed charm. If you would like a picture of Ms. Addie Carey, I can provide that too. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 14:10) this is a reply to message 102,563

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,563) by Mariahsbaby from usa You must be confusing sweet Nana Ruby with her actually parental grandmother, whom we don't know much about aside from that fact that she is Venezuelan. But the infamous and loving Nana Ruby is Mariah's grandfathers second wife. Why would she separate the paternal grandparents and make the point that one was Venezuelan and the other black, I'm assuming the real grandma was white. I don't recall Mariah mentioning her grandfather's real mother more than once, I would love to know more about her Venezuelan roots. I also don't think Mariah really got to experience that side of her roots. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 02:50)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,559) by Edward from USA Actually her grandfather's last name was Nuñez. He changed it to "Carey" when he came to America to be more accepted. He and both his parents were Venezuelan too. Marian's grandmother was African American. Technically her real name would be Mariah Nuñez. (Saturday 15 April 2023; 02:07) this is a reply to message 102,558

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,558) by Mariahsbaby from usa We actually find out in the #1 best seller memoir by hers truly. That Mariah's father's father, his name was Bob Carey. His mother was from Venezuela while his father was black. Ps: Even though you can be a black Venezuelan, most people don't know the difference between race, nationality and ethnicity. (Saturday 15 April 2023; 00:54)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,543) by Edward from USA At this point she can have as many splashes as she wants. I don't think after the next project we'll be hearing anything new from her for another five years. I've noticed one thing though, the longer she waits in between albums, the less she sells. Fans can wait, but if they feel neglected, eventually they will jump ship. Taking a 2 or 3-year break is Ok since she'll always be defrosted for Christmas, but after a while we need at least an EP. I hope whatever she's been cooking for five years is worth the wait. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 01:23) this is a reply to message 102,542

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,542) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. Did you see on Twitter yesterday MC posing and being extra for the cameras? Someone on Twitter said that she had too many splashes at dinner. But you have to love our MC, she knows how to work a camera. I say let her have her fun when she is out on a night on the town. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 23:41)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,541) by Edward from USA "Splashes of Love" would be a great album title. From Bill's list, I would go with "Cosmetic Surgeries" though. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 22:24) this is a reply to message 102,540

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,540) by TJ from Norway No "Splash"? (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 19:50)

Article: Mariah Carey drops fight for primary custody of twins (102,538) by Edward from USA This article has fake written all over it. Always a supposed inside source making unsubstantiated claims. Marian can't drop anything she hasn't started. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 01:08)

One cover to consider (102,537) by Edward from USA I've always loved "Right Here Waiting for You" since I heard it as a kid. I definitely suits her voice. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 01:01) this is a reply to message 102,534

One cover to consider (102,534) by Warren from Trinidad & Tobago She always gravitates towards 80's ballads and I've always wanted her to cover Richard Marx's "Right here waiting". I also absolutely love, just as a song, "Hallelujah " and think she could do so much with that. (Tuesday 11 April 2023; 21:02)

I think an album is coming (102,521) by Edward from USA I think so too. I actually think there are a few surprises this year. I want The Rarities 2 first. (Monday 10 April 2023; 05:04) this is a reply to message 102,519

I think an album is coming (102,519) by Randy from USA I think she always goes on vacation before promotion. In addition, it's been awhile since Caution. Furthermore, it's been quiet lately. We all know MC can make an album in three months. And for the record I like Rainbow. Her voice is not in great shape but she is the queen of studio magic. Even if MC is not signed, she can easily announce a signing and an album at the same time. What do y'all think? (Sunday 9 April 2023; 19:40)

Article: Track list revealed for Mariah's new album (102,515) by Edward from USA I agree with you, that's what it feels like. Some great songs, but that's it. Hopefully we get some of those unused tracks on The Rarities 2. (Saturday 8 April 2023; 19:05) this is a reply to message 102,514

Article: Track list revealed for Mariah's new album (102,514) by BFF from United States She should have released the album as "The Art of Letting Go" on the original release date. "Me I Am Mariah" has some good songs, but it does not work as an album. Like "Rainbow," it felt like something she released simply to fulfill contractual obligations. Collaborating with Miguel on "#Beautiful" was a smart move, but the momentum got squandered. (Saturday 8 April 2023; 14:24)

Article: Track list revealed for Mariah's new album (102,512) by Edward from USA An employee at Walmart was responsible for the title leak, but I doubt it was the reason Mariah scrapped everything. At the time it was about to be released, she was still in a relationship with Nick. When their relationship started going down south is when TAOLG didn't make sense to her anymore. (Saturday 8 April 2023; 13:09) this is a reply to message 102,511

Article: Track list revealed for Mariah's new album (102,511) by Robert-Anthony from United States We can blame Walmart for TAOLG being scrapped. Someone at the retail giant leaked the album title and July 23, 2013 release date. Mariah was pissed and released MIAM less than a year later on May 23, 2014. I believe that Thirsty, $Money, Meteorite, YDKWTD, and Heavenly were recorded after the Wal-Mart leak of TAOLG. (Saturday 8 April 2023; 12:30)

Article: Track list revealed for Mariah's new album (102,510) by Edward from USA "The Art of Letting Go" was the name of the album, but then it morphed into MIAMTEC. The original concept was scrapped, she recorded new songs, discarded others and TAOLG was relegated to a bonus track. According to Nick, the original "The Art of Letting Go" was classic Mariah, with powerful ballads, he described it as Mariah going back to her roots, but that never happened. (Saturday 8 April 2023; 02:47) this is a reply to message 102,508

Article: Track list revealed for Mariah's new album (102,508) by T from USA This is interesting and quite accurate except a few points. I wonder who got this information and do some of those songs actually exist? (Friday 7 April 2023; 23:13)

Music Box (102,506) by Edward from USA Music Box is what I call a perfectly balanced album, 10 tracks, no waste. Even Everything Fades Away is brilliant. As I stated, MIAM have some great songs and vocal moments, but the sound is mostly dated and depressing. I hide all the knives and any pointy objects when I rarely listen to it. And let's not talk about how Marian perfectly captured Children of the Corn in Super Creepy and how she sung One More Try high on helium. Tracks I still listen too are: Dedicated (those whistles are some of her best), #Beautiful, Make It Look Good (best track), You Don't Know What to Do and Meteorite. (Friday 7 April 2023; 20:43) this is a reply to message 102,502

Music Box (102,502) by Randy from USA I usually agree wit you Edward but to call MIAMTEC depressing is kinda funny. The second half of Music Box is slit your wrist fantastic. Never Forget You, Without You, Just To Hold You Once Again, All I Ever Wanted and if Sony had the balls to add Everything Fades Away it's the saddest thing since Terms of Endearment. All MC albums are sad to me. That's why I connect. I think MIAMTEC is her worst album but not because it's depressing. It's incoherent and her vocals sound like they were produced by AI. (Friday 7 April 2023; 16:11)

Music Box (102,501) by Edward from USA I can assure you we all here supported her by buying the album, but put your feet on the ground and realize that MIAM didn't connect with the general public. The constant pushbacks, the messy rollout, fans are not to blame. Yes, there were some great songs and vocal moments, but the album is depressing and overproduced. I bought one for me and gifted one, I bought the singles and remixes, but I have rarely listened to the album since its release. While Caution didn't have any vocal moments, it's far superior, in my humble opinion. If you don't grow with your fans, you lose them. Her remaining fans can make much difference at this point, don't put that on us. We've been here patiently waiting for five effing years for new music, we've been supporting any hyped-up half-cooked new songs she puts out every now and then. I know she has to breastfeed the little twins, but come on. We need another Caution but with some vocal moments and more tracks. (Friday 7 April 2023; 13:24) this is a reply to message 102,498

Music Box (102,498) by Mariahsbaby from usa Sounds like The Art of Letting Go, but nobody was really here for that. I stand by the fact that MIAM was one of her best projects. She gave us vocals, musicianship, glorious melodies, hit songs, true R&B songs. Everything Mariah stands for and we all collectively paid it dust. May we support her next endeavors. (Friday 7 April 2023; 03:32)

Edward (102,491) by Edward from USA Norman, than you. Lady B, I also wish you well, thanks for your kind wishes. (Thursday 6 April 2023; 14:01)

Edward (102,483) by Edward from USA Xavier and Stacey, thank you. Stacey, I've known TJ for 20 years now. How could he possibly? (Thursday 6 April 2023; 03:01) this is a reply to message 102,480

Edward (102,480) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Happy birthday. I'm eternally 18, by the way. I've been turning 18 since 1997. Lol. (Thursday 6 April 2023; 00:40)

I miss albums (102,477) by Edward from USA I totally agree with you. Having an album, a theme, the lyrics on a carefully crafted CD insert was simply a pleasant journey. I remember rushing home with the Butterfly CD still unopened in in my hands. The anticipation felt like having butterflies in my stomach, such a surreal moment, at least for me. Since I hadn't listened to anything other than the "Honey Maxi Single", I almost died when "Butterfly" kicked. I miss those days. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 23:06) this is a reply to message 102,472

I miss albums (102,472) by Randy from USA Edward, I get your single idea but it breaks my heart. I feel like an album wouldn't benefit her in this current music industry. But how I miss the anticipation. I miss it being a project. Having a theme. I know it's for the nostalgia but remember waiting outside of Sam Goody or Tower Records? Remember struggling to get that plastic tape off the top of the CD? We don't get liner notes and pictures anymore. It's just sad. Imagine if movies weren't a thing and you just got a scene at a time. Imagine if a baseball game was one inning and everyone went home. I feel like an album is like a novel. A page is special but you need the entire story. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 16:24)

Edward (102,476) by Edward from USA Jamie and Bill, thank you. Bill and Jamie, thank you. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 22:43)

Edward (102,470) by Edward from USA How dare you. I'm 28. Thank you. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 13:33) this is a reply to message 102,469

Edward (102,469) by TJ from Norway Happy birthday. 29 this year? (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 10:38)

Observation (102,465) by Edward from USA I think Mariah should drop a single unannounced with a hot popular act. Putting music out at a reasonably time is what keeps the fanbase going. Maybe not every two year, but at least every three year. I guess we all need a new project ASAP. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 00:56) this is a reply to message 102,464

Observation (102,464) by TJ from Norway I can't see that you're bringing any positive energy at the table. This is getting boring. (Tuesday 4 April 2023; 20:43)

Observation (102,457) by Edward from USA It's not absurd, go running and tell your ex that. While you can find a few athletes here and there who have cheated, many of them have been found out sooner or later, they've been ridiculed and many of them have been stripped of their "accolades", but that's not the majority, that's why there's a system in place for that. When a singer cheats here and there by lipping, most people don't care as long as you still can sound decent or justify the money you're getting by putting on a good show. Fans shouldn't be taken advantage of just because they're loving fans, they should be respected just the same way the celebrities in question are respected by then. According to your fine logic, just because Mariah has gotten lazy and doesn't give an f nowadays, we should just sit and take it lying down just because she once gave us some great music. No, no and no. She's known for not even doing like doing her own sound check, wtf. Any person who have gotten to a point where they know they can't do their job decently, should retire with dignity, period. But I think it's not that Mariah can't do her job decently, I think that she doesn't want to put in the work to get that outcome. Her pretty caked up face won't just cut it. At least not for me. (Monday 3 April 2023; 22:47) this is a reply to message 102,455

Observation (102,455) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Oh, please, this is just absurd. Like one of my ex'es said about Oprah Winfrey, don't believe too much in your own shit. This comparison is absurd and not valid. To become an athlete successful until their late thirties commits endless practice and everything in between. Mariah is an artist in music, what she wants to put in it and what she she wants to sacrifice is completely on her own terms. Mariah has got lazy, and will only bring to the table what is least expected by her. I think this is a natural thing of hers, her rebellion self, not wanting to push herself to the extreme to make people, and her Tommy Mottala ex, to love her. Mariah has made it her absolute most important point to make, that she just doesn't care, she wants to do her thing, and nothing else. If we, as her fans, would have directed her career, it would have been very different, still making Mariah sing songs in the key of "Music Box" and "Daydream". Yes, I would have loved it. But as a person who also have been "directed" by people outside, the most important and validating thing is to finally experiance that you are your own queen/king. You have brought the soundtrack to my life, the most important artist that I can think of. Nothing can change anyting, you are the love of my music life, I love you Mariah. (Monday 3 April 2023; 19:05)

Observation (102,456) by Edward from USA We have a few of those members that rarely post anything except when they feel like their self-righteous asses need to tell other fans that they are not fans based on their mental state that day. It's effing ridiculous. I've been a member of this board for 23 years, and have seen many of those super lambs come and go. Telling Robert-Anthony he's just a follower lets you know how many neurons are still part their brains. (Monday 3 April 2023; 19:40) this is a reply to message 102,454

Observation (102,454) by Libra Lamb from USA Please tell me what the point was Mr. All Knowing? See, my point was that my grandmother's birthday celebration was my priority that day, not MC or her fans. I'm old enough to know that there are more important things in life than pleasing complete strangers, like MC, her fans, and her now disqualified non fans. That's why I don't post often, everything you say here can and will be used against you by someone who knows nothing about you for some seriously randomness reasons. It's good enough for me that I send positive thoughts to MC all the time, including on her birthday, even if they are not all typed for you guys to read and pick apart. To me that counts more than typing up words for complete strangers to validate. But you know what? We love everybody. Again, it's not that deep. Take it easy. (Monday 3 April 2023; 15:12)

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