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About Lighty from China: Been a Mariah fan since 1994.

JD as MC's manager (113,717) by Lighty from China I still remember for a very long time people on this board have been saying JD's production is old and tiresome and now you're indicating if he had produced some tracks on Caution it would've become a bigger album? No it wouldn't dear Bobby A. Caution is a very cohesive piece of work and got rave reviews on its own. Had JD produced something they would've become WBT part 678910 and do you really want those? And about the JD/Teddy Riley thing, what is your source? I've never heard of Teddy Riley remotely connected with Mariah [except] for the Crybaby sample and The One So So Def Remix sample. If there's some news out there please let me be informed. (Monday 27 April 2026; 19:03) this is a reply to message 113,711

JD as MC's manager (113,711) by Bobby A from United States I'm just thinking that JD wanted Teddy Riley to produce some tracks on MIAM and MC said no. The Teddy Riley conversation was probably the first manager incident that caused some friction between JD and MC. I just wonder if their relationship has truly been the same after JD walked away as MC's manager. Caution could been bigger if JD had produced at least three songs on Caution. His absence from the recording sessions could explain why Caution only had 10 songs. (Monday 27 April 2026; 03:41)

Article: Mariah Carey traded her signature gowns for pants in NYC (113,686) by Lighty from China Sorry forgot to post the video link. "What's next? Can I rest a minute?" (Tuesday 21 April 2026; 16:37) this is a reply to message 113,685

Article: Mariah Carey traded her signature gowns for pants in NYC (113,685) by Lighty from China Did you guys see the new TMZ video? Mariah looks the most relaxed in like a really really long time. She's even chewing a gum (or something else). I'm so happy for her. (Tuesday 21 April 2026; 16:20)

Article: Mariah Carey traded her signature gowns for pants in NYC (113,685) by Lighty from China Did you guys see the new TMZ video? Mariah looks the most relaxed in like a really really long time. She's even chewing a gum (or something else). I'm so happy for her. (Tuesday 21 April 2026; 16:20) this is a reply to message 113,683

Article: Mariah Carey traded her signature gowns for pants in NYC (113,683) by Lainsky from Philippines The entire ensemble screams "Emancipation of Mimi". She appears cool, relaxed, and stylish while maintaining her fashionable look. If only her singing voice matched this awesome appearance. Please, take a long enough break, rest, and relax dahhling. (Tuesday 21 April 2026; 04:00)

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,667) by Lighty from China She actually did sing Reflections live on TV. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 06:07) this is a reply to message 113,665

Glitter 25th anniversary (113,665) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Rerelease the album with bonus tracks: 1. Loverboy (Firecracker Original Version) 2. Out Here On My Own 3. Lilies Blues (Mariah was the one singing the child part so I'm sure she sang the whole song too) If her vocals are in good form, then do a live studio performance of Lead The Way or even Glitter Unplugged. We never got to see her perform full version of Never Too Far, Reflections, Didn't Mean To Turn You On and All My Life. So this is the perfect time to do it. (Sunday 19 April 2026; 04:13)

New Vanity Fair interview (113,647) by Lighty from China From Mariah's new VanityFair interview - a couple shows and things, but more towards Christmas - Glitter 25th anniversary, she’ll work with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis for it - bought a new house in Connecticut - 2 new puppies, Pip and Poppy and more... (Saturday 18 April 2026; 05:40)

The Tiffany performances (113,642) by Lighty from China Oh my gosh, Mariah has returned to singing Hero and WBT (without climax) live again. (Friday 17 April 2026; 18:28)

MOA Imperfect A (113,611) by Lighty from China I don't think it has anything to do with Kesha's performance. Still a good thing for Mariah though. (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 18:14) this is a reply to message 113,609

MOA Imperfect A (113,609) by Bobby A from United States Memoirs is seeing a huge surge on Spotify this year because Kesha performed Obsessed. So, I was thinking that Def Jam should be thinking about dropping MC's Angel's Advocate remix album on the same day as the Glitter anniversary release. Furthermore, MC's catalogue has five releases that remain on every Lambs' mind in 2026 to be released. 1 Gliiter- vinyl 2. Somebody's Ugly Daughter 3. Angels Advocate 4. The demo tape 5. Yours ft. Justin Timberlake (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 04:17)

Mariah is late (113,565) by Lighty from China I'm no Christian so I might be wrong but maybe it was just because no one at the church would wait for her to start? (Thursday 9 April 2026; 13:59) this is a reply to message 113,562

Mariah is late (113,562) by Bobby A from United States Well, MC did show up to church on time on Easter Sunday to get that front row seat. Lol. I think she has gotten better about being on time since Daniel Moore has been her musical director. Is that a valid statement? (Thursday 9 April 2026; 04:42)

Honey (113,555) by Lighty from China You're welcome Bobby A. Btw I Won't Allow It x Say My Name mashup might be a very good idea. (Tuesday 7 April 2026; 03:20) this is a reply to message 113,553

Honey (113,553) by Bobby A from United States Lighty, thank you for posting. I forgot about that short video. I hope MC gives us some goodies this fall so I can stop walking down memory lane. Lol. I would love for MC to drop the I Won't Allow remix EP this summer with remixes by David Guetta, Maurice Joshua, and DJ Mustard with a Destiny's Child Say My Name sample. (Sunday 5 April 2026; 21:32)

Honey (113,546) by Lighty from China Didn't we already have one? Although very short. (Sunday 5 April 2026; 04:40) this is a reply to message 113,545

Honey (113,545) by Bobby A from United States Honey is one of MC's best videos she has ever made. I am surprised that we haven't received a making the Honey video featurette yet. Actually that would be nice for MC to drop some making the video featurettes with the director's commentary on her Youtube channel once month. It couldn't be too difficult for her to create the featurettes and surprise the Lambs each month. Here are my top 5 video featurettes: 1. Honey 2. Shake It Off 3. A No No 4. Boy (I Need You) 5. Get Your Number (Sunday 5 April 2026; 02:36)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,525) by Lighty from China At least Glitter is better than A Christmas Melody in my very humble opinion. (Thursday 2 April 2026; 17:05) this is a reply to message 113,522

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,522) by Bobby A from United States Glitter wasn't the right movie for MC because she didn't need her first movie to be similar to her life. MC needed a comedy like Madonna's Desperately Seeking Susan. MC's acting skills are better in comedies. Can we honestly say Glitter is now a cult film for the many reasons why it is such a love/hate movie? (Thursday 2 April 2026; 10:41)

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,504) by Lighty from China According to Wikipedia, Glitter opened in 1,202 theaters while The Bodyguard opened in 1,717 theaters. Although less than The Bodyguard but Glitter wasn't a "limited release" in any sense. (Monday 30 March 2026; 16:38) this is a reply to message 113,502

Glitter - my wish for MC in 2026 (113,502) by TheButterflyReturns from United States The film had such a limited release due to Mariah's health problems in 2001 that I think very few people saw it. So I don't really trust the reviews entirely. I don't think it's great film by any stretch, but it's certainly on par with "Mahogany" or "The Bodyguard" as a vehicle for a recording artist branching out into the movies. Both of those films rece. It plays like a popcorn film, not a film that would be in the running for an Best Picture Oscar or Golden Globe. I think the critics were out to get Mariah because she had been so successful as a recording artist in the 1990s and because people are generally skeptical of recording artists branching out in the movies and vice versa. There were a lot of factors and delays working against Mariah. Remember, "Heartbreaker" was supposed to be the lead single rather than "Loverboy", and "Loverboy" was further delayed due to the sabotage. (Monday 30 March 2026; 16:22)

Lame photos? (113,492) by Lighty from China The NII cover art isn't lame to me, it's just mediocre but at least a gorgeous new picture. Remember when the Fantasy single cover cropped into the Daydream album cover, or when the I Still Believe single shared the same cover with the Around the World DVD? Those were great photoshoots but just lazy work. (Sunday 29 March 2026; 07:30) this is a reply to message 113,485

Lame photos? (113,485) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I've got to ask: why does MC choose lame photos for some of her singles cover art like she did for Nothing is Impossible? She's got better, more electric photos on her social media. She's done it with Shake it Off, It's Like That was unreal and unexpected, With You was so unique and gave Someday vibes. But then we have Its a Wrap, CryBaby, and I Don't as examples of lame. Literally just smash one of her recent insta photos on the single art work and run with it, she's gorgeous and everyone knows how funny she can be. Use that sparkle and glitter girl, not lame emotionless head shots that tell me nothing about the song. (Saturday 28 March 2026; 17:25)

New single release tonight at midnight: Volare/Nothing Is Impossible (Live) (113,470) by Lighty from China The orchestral version of Nothing is Impossible is so much better than the original version. Feels like Mariah wants to prove to us she's still got it. (Friday 27 March 2026; 05:11) this is a reply to message 113,468

New single release tonight at midnight: Volare/Nothing Is Impossible (Live) (113,468) by Belinda Vasquez from USA An official single release of Volare/Nothing Is Impossible (Live From The Olympics) will be available tonight at midnight. Last week, the album version of "Nothing Is Impossible" recently climbed to #25 on Billboard Adult Pop Songs Chart and is currently in the Top 30. (Thursday 26 March 2026; 22:19)

My wish for MC in 2026 (113,464) by Lighty from China Exactly. Same with the HFIA situation. Seven years of teasing is just too long. (Thursday 26 March 2026; 03:42) this is a reply to message 113,463

My wish for MC in 2026 (113,463) by Stacey from USA I'm a real fan and would like to hear it one day, but I'm not waiting with baited breath either. My point is she had a real chance to include it by surprise coinciding with Daydream's 30th anniversary as a 2 or 3 CD set, much like she did with Music Box 30th anniversary. The rumors of SUD have been floating around for years and to release something without any warning would landed stronger than just releasing it by itself. The moment has deflated. It's almost a who cares moment and this point. (Wednesday 25 March 2026; 19:58)

My wish for MC in 2026 (113,457) by Lighty from China No one cares about SUD except us real fans. So it doesn't really matter when or will she ever release it. For me if she does, it'll be a nice treat. If she doesn't, it won't hurt. (Wednesday 25 March 2026; 04:26) this is a reply to message 113,456

My wish for MC in 2026 (113,456) by Stacey from USA She missed her chance to really shock us with Someone's Ugly Daughter. She should have included that with Daydream's 30th release out of nowhere. Oh wait, we didn't get a 30th anniversary release of Daydream. How cool would that have been by dropping the album unannounced as part of Daydream's anniversary (much like she did with Music Box), then appeared on Fallon like she did with everyone already having the album. Yeah, I'm curious to hear it but the balloon has been deflated. I'm indifferent at this point. Thoughts? (Tuesday 24 March 2026; 19:41)

Can't Let Go (113,409) by Lighty from China Not as huge, but definitely deserved one or two weeks at No.1. (Monday 16 March 2026; 07:54) this is a reply to message 113,404

Can't Let Go (113,404) by Bobby A from United States Do you think Can't Let Go could have been as huge as We Belong Together in 1992? I just love CLG. (Sunday 15 March 2026; 21:52)

Well, what does she know? (113,392) by Lighty from China Someone on this board (I don't remember who, sorry) used to tell me The Rarities was the alleged Daydream 25 because there were no leftover songs other than One Night, disc 2 was the Daydream Tour Tokyo Dome live recording, and the album release date was October 2 (Daydream was released in US on October 3). And I was like What? Really? You opened my eyes. He/she thought it was sarcasm. It was not. Now that I think of it, it really made sense. So maybe Daydream 30 was never gonna happen, and SUD is the only thing we could be expecting. (Saturday 14 March 2026; 03:43) this is a reply to message 113,390

Well, what does she know? (113,390) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States That Variety interview was so dry. You could tell the interviewer had done their homework and crafted some really compelling questions. What is the deal with SUD? People have been asking about it for almost 6 years. What is it she is still working out? What's the deal with Glitter. It's mid-March and you don't know if you're re-releasing (which makes taking it off streaming stupid) or making a deluxe? Shouldn't the factories be printing the vinyls now for a September 2026 release date? Most importantly where the F is Daydream30? Where is the state business woman who is supposed to be running this empire? (Saturday 14 March 2026; 02:57)

Jeses I do (113,377) by Lighty from China Didn't they make Fall in Love at Christmas together already? (Thursday 12 March 2026; 04:12) this is a reply to message 113,376

Jeses I do (113,376) by Giovanni from USA I love JID and it's one of the highlights of Here For It All for me. It's very well written and produced. I wish MC would at least be nominated for the Gospel category. I think she should work with Kirk Franklin and see what they can make together. A full length gospel album is long overdue, but sadly I don't think MC has the vocals for that unless she gets her voice back. I definitely think a gospel album would do well and help her career. (Wednesday 11 March 2026; 21:19)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,337) by Lighty from China Maybe the song will chart if she releases it as a duet with Paul McCartney. I mean just chart, not necessarily go to No.1. (Thursday 26 February 2026; 17:13) this is a reply to message 113,324

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,324) by Lainsky from Philippines Do you think "My Love" will go to No. 1 in the UK, at least, if she releases it? (Tuesday 24 February 2026; 15:36)

I had a dream (113,318) by Lighty from China Just follow "Nostradamus Insider" on X and you'll be as good a detective as our dear Bobby A. But the accuracy of the leaks from that "insider" is at most half half, dare I say. (Monday 23 February 2026; 06:38) this is a reply to message 113,312

I had a dream (113,312) by Giovanni from USA That's so exciting to hear, are you a detective Bobby haha? Seems like you know a lot about Mariah's whereabouts. I really hope Mariah's next album makes a splash and she finally gets those Grammys she deserves .Mariah deserves a Norah Jones or Billie Eilish moment. I hope Gamma can make it happen if the music is Grammy worthy. (Sunday 22 February 2026; 06:33)

Sweetheart (113,272) by Lighty from China Live snippets here we go. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 03:14) this is a reply to message 113,270

Sweetheart (113,270) by Giovanni from USA I had no idea it was a cover either lol. If you have a stereo system "Sweetheart" sounds great on it. I'm always singing "You love I need your love", "Romance". I would love to hear Mariah do a live snippet. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 00:52)

A theory on Mariah's nodules (113,260) by Lighty from China Do you guys agree with what this video says? And there are also some little discussions about Mariah's nodules as well as her mental state in the comment section you might be interested in. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 12:58)

MC's next album (113,254) by Lighty from China IMHO Butterfly, Charmbracelet, Memoirs are the three most personal albums from Mariah but Butterfly is and will always be "the" most personal one no matter what kind of album she puts out next. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 08:29) this is a reply to message 113,251

MC's next album (113,251) by Bobby A from United States Do you think MC's next album will have to be her most personal album to date? I think MC needs to create a body of work that has a bold relatable album title that makes the non-Lamb scrolling on social media say, "Hmmm?" The album has to read like a personal diary with an infusion of jazz, pop, dance, and R&B. I want to hear more of the good, the bad, and the ugly next time. MC is going have to make a bold personal statement with her next album like Jill Scott did today. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 00:39)

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,214) by Lighty from China Her voice was in the worst shape it could be during LA Pride 2023 but the setlist was fire and she was really feeling herself on stage, so I said to myself if Mariah's happy then I'm ok with it. She started lipping VOL in the Celebration of Mimi 2024 residency but she was still having some cute ad-lib moments here and there so I made peace with it. She looked really unhappy and sad during that Make It Happen performance in Aruba. People wondered why and then a few months later came the news of her mother and sister's passing. Make sense. Entering 2025, everything went downhill really quickly. Every performance was lipped and "statue-d", she was distant and uninterested and incoherent in every interview, she sounded tired in most songs on HFIA even Sugar Sweet doesn't sound so sugary and sweet. I really worried about Mariah's mental health state at the time and the only saving grace and surprise was that fully live Play That Song on Fallon although she was still nervous and stiff. Last week, she looked happier and was more talkative at the MusiCares Gala. She was really enjoying the tributes and sang along with most of them especially the Chick songs. I genuinely thought the winter vacation had relaxed her after the Christmas and New Year shows and she was really getting better and better. And then came this Olympics performance, I'll just quote Stacey here, "That was hard to watch." I won't say I'm disappointed because I'm really not. I'm just worried about her more and more. I don't want her to be another Britney (no offense to Britney). But as Mariah herself sang, Nothing is Impossible, I still pray for Mariah to be healthier and happier this year. I don't even care about the lipping anymore, all I wish for her is that she could be, "free enough to fly", once again. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 18:08) this is a reply to message 113,208

Mariah opens the ceremony (113,208) by Shezz from Pk Bill she clearly developed it later on when she lost all her magical abilities and all confidence in herself and her voice. Early Mariah performances are some of the best of all performers of the 90s I still don't know why she had that reputation early on that she wasn't good live performer when she started out. She enjoyed the stage and loved how the audiences connected with her voice. Why she still signs up for these live performances now is beyond me. Yes she is actually frightened up there now on the stage because she clearly can't fake it. Who knows what really is going on with her post Caution and why she feels the need to continue to do this. I love HFIA but albums sadly don't pay the bills anymore even more so with her sales. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:06)

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