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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,334) by BFF from United States I agree, Randy. And this whole thing started with the "white girl trying to sing black" BS that was used to undermine her. None of the people you mentioned wrote every song on their first album and continued to write and produce on subsequent albums. The industry has never given her the respect she deserves because they never bothered to look beneath the surface level journalistic takes written about her in the 90s and beyond. That's why the Craig Seymour interview from 1999 is so important and one of her best interviews. She's able to elaborate in detail about how critics created this overly simplistic racialist narrative about her (and honestly re-traumatize her in the process), claiming that she never did R&B/club-inspired records before the "Fantasy" remix or the "Butterfly" album and claiming that she was just a middle of the road adult contemporary artist. The reality is that "Emotions" was heavily influenced by R&B, soul, club, and gospel music. And even the stuff on the debut and "Music Box" was. I mean, did these people even listen to the albums? (Tuesday 11 March 2025; 14:22) this is a reply to message 108,330

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,330) by Randy from USA Y'all know I've been critical of MC due to lip syncing and such but this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thing is getting me down. All of her peers, and I mean all of them, are in there. Mary, Whitney, Madonna and Janet. This is exactly in line with a lot of us have been saying for years. The industry doesn't respect her or her accomplishments. Look at her tributes. Look at her award count. Like this kinda matters. But ok. I'm beating another dead horse as y'all point out with me constantly. (Monday 10 March 2025; 19:10)

Precious (108,327) by BFF from United States I'm not sure I agree with Mariah's thoughts on Terrence Howard for the role of Dice. I think Max Beesley worked well because of his acting talent and because he was also a musician. I do not agree that Beesley was chosen over Howard due to racism. I'm also not a fan of Terrence Howard as a person because of his history of misogyny and abuse of women. One of the incidents happened around the time he was cast in "Glitter". There are better African-American male actors who actually treat women with respect and decency. (Saturday 8 March 2025; 14:56) this is a reply to message 108,326

Precious (108,326) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia While we are in the topic of Mariah's movies, I remember Mariah wrote in her book that she wanted Terrence Howard to play the male lead for Glitter (at that time it was called All That Glitters). If only those powers that be listened to her, then maybe the fate of the movie would turn out different and they would just release the Loverboy (Firecracker version) because the chorus is so much fun, catchy and boppy. Plus if the movie did well and the first single did well too, then there would be no breakdown episode of Mariah and subsequently there would be no mockery of Mariah in all the medias at that time. (Saturday 8 March 2025; 03:21)

Precious (108,322) by BFF from United States Well, I think Mariah was actively discouraged by Tommy to take roles that she was offered in the 1990s. She has alluded to the fact that there were film roles offered to her that made other people movie stars. I also think a lot of her efforts to break into movies during the 1997-2001 period were derailed and sabotaged. If you recall, she cut her Butterfly Tour short because she wanted to do a movie called "Double O Soul" with Chris Tucker but then Tucker backed out, leaving Mariah with nothing to show for her investment in that project. She was also attached to a project called "The Sweet Science", which seemed very interesting but never came to fruition (most likely due to the response to "Glitter"). "Wisegirls" never went anywhere outside of the Sundance circuit, even though it was an interesting project. The role she took in "Tennessee" was solid and her role in "Precious" was small but interesting. I think she could get away with another attempt at making movies. Whitney did "Sparkle" pretty late in her career. Diana Ross did a few made for TV films in the 90s when she was in her 50s. It's still possible for Mariah to do something different if she wants to. (Friday 7 March 2025; 15:11) this is a reply to message 108,319

Precious (108,319) by Bobby A from United States Do you think Mariah's movie career mirrors Madonna? Madonna found her acting niche with Evita. She kept at acting and finally received recognition for her portrayal of Eva Peron. So, what I am trying to say is that MC should have kept at acting more after the The Butler. However, I think it is too late now for MC to even come close to receiving the movies roles that Madonna has had in her career. Who knows? Maybe she will prove me wrong. (Friday 7 March 2025; 02:55)

Precious (108,317) by BFF from United States I was also there in the 90s watching Mariah's career. Mariah was commercially successful in the 90s but not respected by the industry or by critics. It really all started when Nelson George referred to her as a "white girl trying to sing black" and also reverberated with the 1996 Grammys snub. I also remember Sandra Bernhardt directing some really racist statements at Mariah in the late 1990s (statements I won't repeat here because they are awful). It was never "cool" to like Mariah until very recently. I remember all of the thinly veiled homophobia that was directed at me during middle school and high school because I loved Mariah. "The Bodyguard" has great songs on the soundtrack, but the film itself and the acting are not good at all. There was definitely a reason why the film had sat in development purgatory since the mid 1970s. It was originally intended for Diana Ross. I doubt that it would have been produced if Whitney hadn't been the huge star she was in the late 80s/early 90s. Whitney was good in "Waiting to Exhale", for sure, but that's as much due to Forest Whitaker's excellent job directing as it was due to Whitney's acting. I believe "Glitter" could have done just as well as "The Bodyguard" if there hadn't been so much venom directed at Mariah in the late 1990s/early 2000s and if there hadn't been so many issues that Mariah had to deal with during the 1997-2001 period of her career. (Thursday 6 March 2025; 12:32) this is a reply to message 108,316

Precious (108,316) by Jamie from UK Glitter was a great idea, it just didn't pan out that way in reality. Whether the songs were written for her or not, they were absolutely some of the best of Whitney's career. I love the [Glitter] album, some of Mariah's best vocal performances are on it, but as a whole it isn't as superior as The Bodyguard. That film was one of the biggest films and soundtracks of the 1990's. The public reaction to it and the music was and still is unparalleled. Kevin and Whitney had a great bond, he even spoke at her funeral. And when was Mariah rejected in the 1990's? From what I remember and I was there she was adored in the 1990's, it was only when she began to act that things started falling apart for her, yes there was other contributing factors, but she pushed herself into a project that unfortunately was a none starter. (Thursday 6 March 2025; 08:58)

Precious (108,315) by BFF from United States Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner had *zero* chemistry in "The Bodyguard", and the songs she recorded were all written by other people except for "Queen of the Night". "Glitter" is a superior project in every respect. Mariah's approach to acting was more endearing and humble than Whitney's. The chemistry with Max Beesley, though he wasn't the first choice for the role, was better. Mariah poured her heart and soul into the songs she wrote for the soundtrack. The only reason why people retrospectively think of "The Bodyguard" as better is because the soundtrack and film were very commercially successful. The film itself received poor reviews and is just incredibly dull in comparison to "Glitter", which took more risks. I'm willing to fight the battle for "Glitter" because the way people rejected it, for me, symbolizes the way that people rejected Mariah in the 1990s. (Thursday 6 March 2025; 00:56) this is a reply to message 108,313

Precious (108,313) by Jamie from UK Yes, [I've] seen all those. Glitter is no way better than [The Bodyguard] I'm sorry. Tennessee and Wise Girls are better, but I still think Mariah is best off not acting, she's just not natural enough at it which is a shame, but you either have it or you don't. Jennifer Lopez and Whitney Houston are great actors. I enjoy their films, especially Maid In Manhattan and Waiting to Exhale. Whilst I enjoyed Wise Girls, and her acting wasn't bad, it's certainly not the best, she tries [too] hard, it doesn't come naturally with her. (Wednesday 5 March 2025; 17:31)

Precious (108,312) by BFF from United States I highly recommend that you watch "Wisegirls" and "Tennessee" in addition to "Precious" if you haven't. The roles that Mariah took in those movies are much more substantial and grittier than the parts in "Precious" and "The Butler", and they really allowed her acting talent to shine through. That song "Right to Dream" from "Tennessee" is just incredible. I honestly think "Glitter" is worthy of reappraisal - I often wonder if substantial portions of the filmed scenes were cut out to get the PG-13 rating and to adjust for the fact that Tommy and J. Lo sabotaged the "Loverboy" single, which was an integral element of the movie's plot. They definitely had to add the new version of "Loverboy" in during post-production. To me, Mariah's almost "awkward" portrayal of Billie works well because it lends an honesty and authenticity to the insecurity Billie feels from being abandoned by her father and mother and how she feels as a mixed race person. You can tell that, like Mariah, Billie worries that the rug can be pulled out from under her at any moment. She worked with a very non-mainstream director (Vondie Curtis-Hall), whose only other film credit at the time was "Gridlock'd" with Tupac Shakur and Tim Roth. She made very non-mainstream choices for which music from the 80s to focus on (R&B and club scene rather than pop). It seemed like all of the elements were there for something great and interesting. But the filming delays, the last minute pivot to the "Rainbow" album, the sabotage of the soundtrack, the delayed releases, Mariah's mental health struggles. It all felt so unfair to Mariah, and she just kept getting hit with poison darts left and right from basically 1998 to 2001. The reviews for "Glitter" were bad, but I think hardly anyone saw it (including critics). The film is definitely better than "The Bodyguard" in my opinion. (Wednesday 5 March 2025; 15:20) this is a reply to message 108,311

Precious (108,311) by Lainsky from Philippines While there's a discussion about a movie, I want to share my thoughts on Mariah Carey's performance in "Precious". Yes, if it's a crime that I watched it just last month, then I am guilty. Although this may have been said years ago when it was released, I still feel it's worth mentioning. I was completely surprised by how good Mariah was in her scenes. I had seen her cameo in "The Butler", but it was not long enough to showcase her acting skills. However, in "Precious", she was truly amazing. With little to no makeup and an unglamorous hairstyle and wardrobe, she absolutely nailed the look and the role of a social worker. In her second scene, where she provided counseling, she was exceptional. As a therapist myself, I can say she captured that character perfectly. If Mariah really wants to break into movies, she could pursue more roles like that, which are quite different from her real-life persona. She clearly has the talent, she just needs more opportunities like this. (Wednesday 5 March 2025; 14:58)

The issue I have (108,297) by BFF from United States I always thought Mariah's best interviews with were people like Donny Simpson, Craig Seymour, etc. The interviews she did with them always went beneath the surface and challenged Mariah to reveal different sides of herself. (Saturday 1 March 2025; 16:06) this is a reply to message 108,295

The issue I have (108,295) by Stacey from USA I can't stand Oprah. She thinks she's better than everyone else. Her condescending attitude is so off putting. (Saturday 1 March 2025; 04:40)

Breakdown (108,292) by BFF from United States It's like out lives are the Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton catalogues. Please make it stop. (Saturday 1 March 2025; 00:43) this is a reply to message 108,291

Breakdown (108,291) by Bobby A from United States BFF, until we can get what Summer Walker says in her songs to hook men, the single life will stick around for us. Seriously, I have given up on finding love. I have come to the conclusion that having a someone in my life is not going to happen at this point in my life. Sad, but true for me. (Saturday 1 March 2025; 00:39)

Breakdown (108,288) by BFF from United States So I've gone from singing "Lead the Way" to pumping "Breakdown" in the span of three weeks. Mariah really knows how to sing/write a song about emotionally unavailable men. I was getting all of these signals from him for weeks and this week all of a sudden it's like I've been iced out. I'm all up in my feelings. (Friday 28 February 2025; 23:41)

Free music (108,281) by BFF from United States Randy, your post reminds me of how many artists missed out on #1 records because their labels wouldn't issue CD Singles. "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia, "Don't Speak" by No Doubt, "I'll Be There for You" by the Rembrandts, "Killing Me Softly" by The Fugees, "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls, and the goes on. Here's a full list of Airplay Only hits if you need it. (Thursday 27 February 2025; 20:45) this is a reply to message 108,279

Free music (108,279) by Randy from USA You know MC wouldn't be in this situation if we still had "the CD". I hate to sound old like a Generation X-er but there was a magic to going to the store, tearing the cellophane off, ripping that annoying plastic tape off the top and opening a disc. Reading the producers, songwriters and thank you's. Mariah could be making music and making money from that. But now that everything is free once it hits the internet she has to tour. In a way, I was glad because the record companies were greedy. Refusing to issue singles in the late 90s to force you to buy a whole album that may suck. Natalie Imbruglia anyone? But ultimately digital music failed the artists most. There's a coupe of great documentaries on it too. Oh well. I like retelling the experience to my nieces and nephews about how I was in Sam Goody buying Glitter when the towers fell. They look up and ask Uncle Randy, why were you buying supplies to make arts and crafts? (Thursday 27 February 2025; 17:00)

My All live performances (108,265) by BFF from United States "Just one more night. Just one more niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight." (Tuesday 25 February 2025; 00:47) this is a reply to message 108,256

My All live performances (108,256) by Bobby A from United States Why are MC's live performances of My All from 1997-1999 some of the best of her career? MC's live performances during that time period make any Lamb very proud. (Monday 24 February 2025; 01:07)

Remaining Vegas shows (108,258) by BFF from United States I became a lamb during that period. My first Mariah album was "Rainbow", and I absolutely loved all of the MTV specials. I remember going out to Best Buy and Sam Goody in middle school to buy the "Loverboy" single and "Glitter" album. I think I went out to Best Buy on 9/11/01 to buy the "Glitter" album because we were released from school early that day. (Monday 24 February 2025; 15:34) this is a reply to message 108,254

Remaining Vegas shows (108,254) by MusicfanJ from Germany "The 1997-2001 period of Mariah's career is one of her most fascinating." Absolutely. There was so much going on. I was a teen back then and witnessed that time. It was a very special time. (Personally as well.) I also loved all her MTV documentaries and specials. Mariah was everywhere. Touring, on TV and radio. Then came 9/11 and and the world had changed. I still miss the 90ies. (Sunday 23 February 2025; 20:02)

Remaining Vegas shows (108,251) by BFF from United States I need a 25th anniversary deluxe version of "Glitter" with Mariah's recording of the "Lillie's Blues" song from the beginning scene of the film. I also need full remix EPs on streaming for "Loverboy", "Never Too Far", "Never Too Far/Hero Medley", "Don't Stop (Funkin' for Jamaica)", and whatever else Mariah is holding back from the Glitter era. She worked on that project from 1997-2001. There's got to be more than just the original "Loverboy" and the cover of "Out Here On My Own". Weren't there a couple of other song titles that came up during that era - "Every Time", "Anything Can Happen", "The Flow", etc. I'd also love a high quality release of that Fox Family documentary did on the making of "Glitter" - I still love watching it on YouTube. I also recall a really great podcast episode from "The Mariah Report" where the hosts dive deep into how different the original concept for "Glitter" was before it was filmed and when it was known as "All That Glitters". The 1997-2001 period of Mariah's career is one of her most fascinating and prolific periods. She was working on so many different things (three albums, one compilation, multiple films, two tours) and she finally got her independence from Tommy. What a magical time period. And she looked gorgeous too, though the 2001 era platinum blonde hairstyle wasn't my favorite. (Saturday 22 February 2025; 15:20) this is a reply to message 108,249

Remaining Vegas shows (108,249) by MusicfanJ from Germany I think I understand what you mean Will, but please no more perfumes or cosmetics from Mariah. I need new music. A jazz album, a duets album, Rarities part 2, the hidden grunge album. A singer should focus on music. If the inspiration is gone, then Mariah could take a longer break. One more album would be nice. Caution shouldn't be the last. (Saturday 22 February 2025; 13:43)

Voice (108,233) by BFF from United States I actually saw Jazmine Sullivan in concert and was not very impressed. There was definitely a lot more lip synching than I would have expected. (Wednesday 19 February 2025; 00:22) this is a reply to message 108,231

Voice (108,231) by Bobby A from United States I thought that you were fond of singers who are very good at riffs and runs. Now, I know your likes and dislikes in female singers. I have always loved Jazmine Sullivan's alto voice and her ability to execute very good riffs and runs. (Tuesday 18 February 2025; 12:18)

Loverboy (108,226) by BFF from United States All I know is that Mariah should be sending the man she was writing about in "Loverboy" my way if she's no longer in need of his services. (Monday 17 February 2025; 23:36) this is a reply to message 108,224

Loverboy (108,224) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm cackling because what a thought hahah. Mariah was wildin' out on some of her lyrics. People think Ariana was wild with 34+35, they need to look into Mariah' s Thirst Catalogue of Spicy Jams. (Monday 17 February 2025; 15:25)

Loverboy (108,223) by BFF from United States Oh, Robert Anthony. You know all of those gospel types have tons of pent up sexual energy, that's why Aretha had to do secular music rather than just gospel lol. I care about Mariah's spiritual needs, but my girl needs to get loved down as well. (Monday 17 February 2025; 15:02) this is a reply to message 108,221

Loverboy (108,221) by Bobby A from United States Lol. It is Sunday BFF. You and I were thinking about MC in two totally different realms. I am trying to get her back in church to help MC reach the top of her soprano again. Lol. (Monday 17 February 2025; 01:28)

Loverboy (108,218) by BFF from United States I have always wondered something about one of the lines in "Loverboy". When Mariah sings "When he invites me over, I come every time," did she mean she goes over to hang with him every time she is invited or does she mean that he brings her to orgasm every time? She was dating Luis at the time the song was recorded, so if it's the latter, he must have been loving her down. The songs lyrics give me the same vibe as the "Honey" lyrics where I am unsure if Mariah's being intentionally provocative or doing her coquettish "I'm Mary Poppins" shtick and playing dumb about the double entendres lol. (Sunday 16 February 2025; 15:22)

Mariah doesn't need no man (108,192) by BFF from United States I've been very worried about Mariah for quite some time - her psychological and physical health. I think she's been very isolated since 2013/14 and has been on "autopilot" with residencies and Christmas tours to just "keep things moving". Maybe I'm projecting my own experiences onto Mariah, but I can attest to how taxing it can be on the body/spirit when you go for long periods of time without feeling physically/psychologically safe and without having anyone to talk to or rely upon. I've been in that space for a while now and have come in and out of it through my life. In a way, Mariah has always been very isolated but not having a close "safe" partner or friends who are not on the payroll alongside the stuff with her voice is a lot to deal with. (Wednesday 12 February 2025; 16:07) this is a reply to message 108,188

Mariah doesn't need no man (108,188) by Jamie from UK I think she needs to reevaluate her situation, while she isn't broke she obviously isn't getting as much income as before. She's created this whole diva persona and whilst it worked once I don't feel it benefits her anymore. She should reduce expenditures and just focus on herself and kids. She doesn't need to live such an extravagant lifestyle especially with reports that it costs 30 thousand plus just for her to leave the house. I think the whole diva thing is part of the problem, she's lost who she really is. She seemed more together after she had her initial breakdown than she does now. Now it feels like she's lost her personality too. (Wednesday 12 February 2025; 12:15)

Lead The Way (108,180) by BFF from United States "Lead the Way" has such a powerful lyrical message and the way she sings it is just amazing. The same with "Never Too Far", "Reflections", and "Twister". What wonderful and sadly overlooked gems in her catalog. Experiencing what I'm experiencing with this person right now has given LTW in a whole new meaning. It's such a powerful song in the same way that "Vision of Love" was. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 19:21) this is a reply to message 108,176

Lead The Way (108,176) by MusicfanJ from Germany What a heartfelt comment. It was really nice to read. I still love the Glitter ballads too. Wonderful lyrics, wonderful melodies. The 80ies up-tempos are also so good and underrated. Lately I enjoy the original Firecracker version more and more. And "Out here on my own" from that era is outstanding. It somehow "hits different" these days while listening. But back to your post "Lead the way" is one of her best ballads from her unbelievable music catalogue. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 13:46)

Frustrated lamb (108,178) by BFF from United States I think the main problem for Mariah in relationships is that (other than Luis Miguel and Derek Jeter) she tends to date men who are less famous than her and who end up playing a role of "fan" rather than equal partner. Luis Miguel was a superstar in Latin Music, and Derek Jeter's baseball career made him a star. With Nick and Bryan, it sometimes felt like they "worshipped" her rather than seeing her as a human being. That probably feels good for a while, but at a certain point, it probably becomes stifling for both parties involved. I'm not sure what her relationship with Mark Sudack was like because that was kept really private. But I'm sure Mariah herself is very afraid of getting into another situation like the one she had with Tommy Mottolla, so I can understand the temptation to want to be positioned as an "alpha" in the relationship. I really feel for Mariah in this regard. I'm sure it's very hard to trust people and let her guard down. Hopefully Mariah can get back to a place where she feels inspired again. It's really hard to watch years pass and see nothing other than Vegas residencies and Christmas tours. Things really just seemed to go very wrong around 2013/14 when she couldn't get "The Art of Letting Go" out the door in its original iteration. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 16:01) this is a reply to message 108,177

Frustrated lamb (108,177) by MusicfanJ from Germany No, you're not the only one. I noticed it as well. I completely see it like you've written. Since the separation of Tanaka, the spark has gone. He was good for her happiness. It's so sad that it didn't last. I also believe Mariah needs a partner who is really there for her. Being alone is never easy, but for Mariah it seems to be a even harder and not right. Remember when she was with Luis Miguel, if you watch all the old interviews during that time Mariah was shining like the brightest star. Her eyes and smile were telling everything. With Nick at the beginning it was almost the same. With Brian Tanaka she seemed to get her inner glow back again. Of course we don't know what's really going on. But even Brian doesn't look the same on the latest pics. I don't believe that he was only loving the lifestyle and money. Anyway, I want that happy Mariah back. I don't need another number one, I just want to see her truly happy. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 14:22)

MC doing the Superbowl (108,172) by BFF from United States People really seemed to have strong opinions about Kendrick Lamar's performance. I didn't watch the Super Bowl at all and have no plans to watch the performance. As Mariah would say in her best Austin Powers imitation, "It's not my bag, baby." It's hard for me to get behind much rap music, specifically male artists. Too much of it is about excessive displays of masculinity and showing how hard one can be. There's no softness or vulnerability save for maybe a few artists. Common, Q-Tip, Andre 3000, etc are a few that come to mind as exceptions. Mariah has done a good job of getting her rap collaborators to complement her sound, and her incorporation of hip-hop has been largely tasteful and done well. But I don't usually listen to the solo stuff from Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, etc unless it has a decent hook from a good featured singer (i.e. "Run this Town", "Empire State of Mind"). (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 12:23) this is a reply to message 108,171

MC doing the Superbowl (108,171) by Bobby A from United States After that lame performance from Kenderick Lamar, there will never be another rapper who will get the chance to do the Superbowl half-time show. His performance was horrible. It was something you would see Pepsi sponsor at a summer concert series. I agree with Randy. MC would have more engaging that what Kenderick Lamar gave us for 13 minutes. I am so sick of his beef with Drake. Lady Gaga or Beyonce will be the Superbowl half-time performer in 2026. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 10:49)

Lead The Way (108,166) by BFF from United States "I'd given up hope Losing the faith that love Could be mine to treasure..." I've had this song on repeat the last couple of days. It's the perfect song for when someone unexpectedly comes into your life. You had thought about giving up and worried that you'd end up alone, but you can feel the winds shifting. That's the vibe I'm on right now. Thank you, under-appreciated ballads of the "Glitter" era. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 00:58)

Daydream 30 (108,153) by BFF from United States I wonder what, if anything, Mariah has planned for the 30th anniversary of the release of "Daydream" this year. We got "One Night" and "Slipping Away" on "The Rarities" track list along with the Tokyo Dome concert from the "Daydream" tour. But surely Mariah has other leftover material from the "Daydream" sessions outside of "Someone's Ugly Daughter"? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 22:42)

Make It Happen live performances (108,149) by BFF from United States There were some really great performances of "Make it Happen" on various stops of the Butterfly, Rainbow, and Charmbracelet world tours. It would be hard for me to choose one. I think the song became much more dynamic when she and the singers added the "Don't Let Go" chants near the end. Live performances of "Make it Happen" are vastly superior to the studio version for this reason. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 14:18) this is a reply to message 108,146

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Barbra and Mariah (108,145) by BFF from United States My only problem with the Streisand comparison is that Streisand does not write or produce like Mariah does. It's very easy to produce multiple albums a year when other people hand you songs to record. Some singer-songwriters take long breaks between albums. Mariah's probably one of the few "pop/soul" singers who also writes/produces. She is definitely overdue for a new album, but maybe Mariah has writer's block or has scrapped and started/restarted material that didn't feel right. I know Jewel said she often takes long breaks between albums because she needs new experiences to draw from. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 22:34) this is a reply to message 108,135

Barbra and Mariah (108,135) by jaker20 from US Barbra: 36 studio albums, 12 compilations, and 15 soundtracks Mariah: 15 studio albums, 6 compilations. 0 soundtracks Do you see where I'm going here? 2 years later, the album she's saying already have 5 songs done, and she still can't finish it. And now Barbra, who is 82 is releasing another album, while Mariah is doing Vegas with no new song, not even a collab, a remix, or anything. It is so annoying that every single year, after very Christmas peaks, she can't come up with something, anything. Annoying and sad really. Forget voice or anything, I don't think she's got artistry left anymore tbh. Voice can be layered, remixed and be done with studio work. Artistry you can't, that's really what's she's lost. (Friday 7 February 2025; 23:10)

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