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#1's (79,477) by Billy from Greece Happy nineteenth birthday to one of the most influential compilations of the past twenty years, with one of the most iconic album covers ever. The three singles from this album are some of my favorite Mariah songs ever. I also believe she was at the most gorgeous she's ever been during 1998/1999 (video of "Sweetheart" anyone?). "I Still Believe" still remains one of her most beloved tracks and the foundation for some of her best remixes (from "Pure Imagination" to the "Kings Mix" and beyond). The only thing I'm really in shock about is the nineteen years since its release. As the song goes, "Who knows where the time goes?" (Friday 17 November 2017; 18:41)

Interviews (79,434) by Billy from Greece Can we acknowledge how utterly gorgeous and more relaxed Mariah seems in the recent interviews promoting the animated movie? Welcome back Mariah. I sure hope the "nightmare era" that lasted two years is gone forever. (Tuesday 14 November 2017; 19:03)

Charmbracelet interview (79,406) by Billy from Greece Lovely interview. (Sunday 12 November 2017; 17:47)

Re: BJW (79,269) (79,270) by Billy from Greece Can someone provide receipts for Big Jim Wright's shenanigans? Just to clarify, I'm not being ironic here, I'm just wondering where all this started from. I feel MC's work with him has been utterly brilliant and I truly hoped he would continue to be her main music collaborator, live or studio. They also seemed to have a great relationship, mutual respect and admiration. Too bad. (Tuesday 7 November 2017; 18:36)

Mark Sudack (79,235) by Billy from Greece Totally irrelevant, but he was cute. (Monday 6 November 2017; 01:16)

"I Don't Wanna Cry" (7-14-17) (79,227) by Billy from Greece Her voice is gorgeous here. (Sunday 5 November 2017; 22:44)

DVDs (79,226) by Billy from Greece I would like to express how utterly frustrated, if not infuriated, I am about the fact that after years and years of no music related dvd releases (and very few Mariah dvds in general), we now have the "joke" (to put it mildly) that is "Mariah's World" immortalized for future generations on dvd. I mean, why? I ask you, why? That thing should be buried and never see the light of day again. It is the only Mariah related project that I find indefensible. Sure, Mariah is the boss, Mariah greenlighted that, but I really put the blame on that woman (and her equally, if not more, invidious daughters) who thank God is no longer 24/7 around MC. The scenes including Mariah doing music, or her actual job, are beautiful and she looks gorgeous throughout. But what's the point of releasing a dvd of this "thing"? Anyways, I put it to rest. (Sunday 5 November 2017; 20:58)

New era (79,208) by Billy from Greece What I also love, following the news, is that in new photos Mariah is actually looking like Mariah again after a while. (Sunday 5 November 2017; 01:09)

"Mariah Carey and manager split" (79,179) by Billy from Greece It's been a long time since I screamed this loud. Hallelujah. Please let this be true. Lawd have mercy. Amen. (Saturday 4 November 2017; 11:12)

"Rainbow" (79,162) by Billy from Greece "Rainbow" is now officially an adult. "Who knows where the time goes"? (Friday 3 November 2017; 18:25)

Joy to the World (Celebration Mix) - question (79,117) by Billy from Greece I have a question about this remix of "Joy to the World": as it bears little resemblance to the original carol, was the new melody and lyrics developed by Mariah, or was it based on another existing version? So far, I have not found anything that would support the latter. I'm just amazed at how creative she was with that remix. It is a total re-envisioning of the original song, and could stand as a new song altogether. Just a very unique piece of music Mariah has give us. It is so freestyle and ebullient. (Wednesday 1 November 2017; 12:02)

Glitter OST (79,074) by Billy from Greece Giving "Glitter" a spin after quite some time. Mariah is on fire here. Free, uninhibited, hot grooves, experimenting with different musical structures, creating a concept, giving nostalgic vibes. The absolute escapist experience. This album is the bomb. (Monday 30 October 2017; 10:35)

Hero (Foxwoods) (78,823) by Billy from Greece She looks so angelic here. (Sunday 15 October 2017; 13:22)

Re: Mariah Christmas (78,804) (78,808) by Billy from Greece This is late 2008. (Friday 13 October 2017; 18:17)

2004 (78,702) by Billy from Greece Just browsing old photos of MC from 2004 and I just noticed that she almost consistently wore that red string bracelet related to Kabbalah or something. Weird. (Monday 9 October 2017; 18:34)

"Outside" - background vocals (78,695) by Billy from Greece Let's not forget that Mariah, above everything, is an incredible artist. (Monday 9 October 2017; 10:32)

Article: Mariah Carey is a comedic genius (78,603) by Billy from Greece Excellent piece. (Friday 29 September 2017; 21:25)

Re: Merry Christmas II You (78,597) (78,599) by Billy from Greece On Discogs it does appear to have a vinyl edition, which must be pretty recent, since it shows 2017 as the year of release. Check it here. (Thursday 28 September 2017; 22:59)

Memoirs (78,521) by Billy from Greece You know years have really gone by in no time when you feel nostalgic about "Memoirs". Without realizing it is its eight year anniversary today, I've started playing the album this morning. It really is the album for the fall. "Betcha Gon' Know" is such a masterpiece, as is "HATEU". So strange that "Memoirs" feels somehow "old" at this point. (Monday 25 September 2017; 10:01)

Mary J. Blige - What's the 411? remix (lyrics) (78,466) by Billy from Greece I never noticed the lyrics before (Biggie's part): "I'd probably go to jail for [censored] Patti LaBelle. Ooh Regina Belle, she'd probably do me swell. Jasmine Guy was fly, Mariah Carey's kinda scary. Wait a minute, what about my honey Mary?" (Wednesday 20 September 2017; 22:56)

(78,374) by Billy from Greece Who's leaking this? (Saturday 16 September 2017; 11:40)

Outside (acapella) (78,373) by Billy from Greece Stunning. (Saturday 16 September 2017; 11:16)

Butterfly (78,361) by Billy from Greece So many great articles about the twentieth anniversary of this masterpiece. I'm filled with all kinds of emotions right now, reliving the splendor of that era, and what Mariah made me feel and become through this record. I want to say many things but I'll just say that "Butterfly", the title track, induces me to tears even to this day. I only heard a few bars and I have a lump in my throat. For anyone who's had to fight for their identity and freedom, this song is freedom to them, to me at least. (Friday 15 September 2017; 23:39)

I Still Believe - The View 1998 (78,334) by Billy from Greece I had forgotten that she did a fantastic job on ISB on The View back in 1998. I only remembered that she was a bit hoarse during VOL, but ISB is an awesome vocal here (Sunday 10 September 2017; 19:52)

Re: My All chorus (78,282) (78,288) by Billy from Greece Actually, now that I watch it again, the first chorus (sang softly) is partly lipped (the usual part), the second full voiced chorus has the same initial lipped part, but the final chorus is fully live, and she sounds beautiful. (Tuesday 5 September 2017; 19:12)

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