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About Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States: A realistic lamb-that makes me a unicorn as well

(107,428) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Are you trolling? (Sunday 29 September 2024; 20:40) this is a reply to message 107,421

(107,421) by Robert-Anthony from United States I woke up this morning that knowing MC is going to perform live without a backing track. She can do it. We need to hear her current vocals live sung one or two keys lower. (Friday 27 September 2024; 13:15)

I hoped this wouldn't happen (107,365) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Can you share what sources lead you to believe she is in financial turmoil? (Thursday 19 September 2024; 12:49) this is a reply to message 107,353

I hoped this wouldn't happen (107,353) by Brad from USA As a 34 year fan of MC, I had hoped it would never be her who would suffer financial ruin for overspending and mismanagement. She just seemed more diligent about that early in her career. But it seems she is ruined financially and mortgaged to her eyeballs. I know her vanity passive income projects have been a bust. She doesn't have the following or good reputation for stuff like that. Touring is all she can do at this point it seems. She's painted herself into a corner with her finances and diva persona that most folks aren't attracted to. Time for a reincarnation of Mimi. She has to bring something new to the masses to reinvent and renew her commercial viability. (Tuesday 17 September 2024; 02:30)

The Neptunes (107,351) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States What? Where did you hear that? (Sunday 15 September 2024; 17:44) this is a reply to message 107,349

The Neptunes (107,349) by Robert-Anthony from United States What is the story behind The Neptunes not allowing MC to have producer credits on Say Somethin and To the Floor? I never heard the full story. (Saturday 14 September 2024; 23:31)

MC (107,341) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States What does this piece of one song prove? Why did you post [Angels cry] or [It's a wrap]? I don't live on the westside so no Bankhead for me. (Wednesday 11 September 2024; 13:07) this is a reply to message 107,332

MC (107,332) by Robert-Anthony from United States C, MC was giving us TEOM vocals that night with no backing tracks. I remember those piercing high notes she gave that night. Do we need to meet on Bankhead Highway? Lol. Check this out. (Saturday 7 September 2024; 21:51)

China and Brazil (107,340) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States What do you base this belief on? (Wednesday 11 September 2024; 13:05) this is a reply to message 107,339

China and Brazil (107,339) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I think the concerts in China and Brazil will be absolutely spectacular, seems like Mariah is on fire these days, although she has been through a lot. And Merry Christmas is already making its way throughout the world, this is what we have been waiting for guys, Mariah getting recognition for the icon she is (Monday 9 September 2024; 18:29)

Angels Advocate tour (107,331) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States I was there too. There were backing tracks. (Saturday 7 September 2024; 19:40) this is a reply to message 107,320

Angels Advocate tour (107,320) by Robert-Anthony from United States That is the only tour that I have experienced. It was in Atlanta and her vocals were on point. There were no backing tracks. The crowd went crazy with every song. After the concert, we got to see MC walk out from back of the Fox Theatre onto a Peachtree Street side street and get into the limousine. It was something being that close to MC. I will never forget it. (Thursday 5 September 2024; 22:13)

MC (107,330) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States What’s your source on this? (Saturday 7 September 2024; 19:39) this is a reply to message 107,326

MC (107,326) by Shezz from Pk Apparently she has adjusted the shows and the setlists to her current situation and is going ahead with the Brazil and China shows. Other than the obvious One Sweet Day addition, I wonder what songs she'll add that reflect her current state. I hope and think she'll add Petals. What do you guys think? (Friday 6 September 2024; 18:34)

Make It Fly Like a Bird (107,217) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Knocking MIH and FLAB for the middle of the road, pedestrian Through The Rain and Can't Take That Away is a wild take. (Friday 16 August 2024; 12:58) this is a reply to message 107,213

Make It Fly Like a Bird (107,213) by Randy from USA Mariah really loves Fly Like a Bird it seems. She performs it to a crescendo at many of her concerts. She's always loved Make It Happen for some reason or another, performing it at Divas 98 when she had a gazillion other songs to choose from. Neither one were massive hits but moreso as a fan, out of all her inspirational songs, neither of those do anything for me. I lump them with Hero. When I needed to get through my commute to work each morning after my supervisor promoted his side chick and a man's man over me in 2017, I remember playing Through The Rain every single morning to my eyes welling up. When I gained weight and had a friend tell me, "you should've known that would end your chances at a relationship, this is Atlanta," I played Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) countless evenings while steaming broccoli and grilling chicken breast seasoned with thoughts of self-harm. Mariah has talked so bad about Through The Rain and blamed it for Charmbracelet failing. I mean, did Fly Like a Bird even chart? Make it Happen did make it to the top 5 but I swear neither of those songs do anything for me. While Through the Rain and Can't Take That Away are some of the first songs I would play to a non-Mariah person. You know, like an alien. (Thursday 15 August 2024; 13:36)

Meteorite (107,212) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States It was a missed chance for a 2014 hit. (Thursday 15 August 2024; 03:39) this is a reply to message 107,207

Meteorite (107,207) by Randy from USA C thanks for the info. I heard it for the first time today in SoundCloud. It sounds like it's truer to the sample. Hers sounds more trippy/rave/trance like. I imagine doing illicit drugs in Studio 54 in the 70s to hers. His, if slowed up, sounds like TEOM fare. Here's the link if anyone's interested. (Tuesday 13 August 2024; 22:11)

Revisiting MIAMTEC and Caution (107,203) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States His version is online. (Tuesday 13 August 2024; 12:57) this is a reply to message 107,200

Revisiting MIAMTEC and Caution (107,200) by Robert-Anthony from United States Did you know that QTip's version of Meteorite was changed by MC to the version that made it onto the album? MC said in an interview that he was mad at her for doing that. I would love to hear his version. (Monday 12 August 2024; 16:24)

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,192) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States How did that prove she was singing live? (Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:27) this is a reply to message 107,190

Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,190) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I wonder what she's struggling with. That was really sad to watch. Reminds me of years back when she started crying during a performance of Outside (I believe; she was wearing black feathers and had just had that accident on the set of the #Beautiful remix video set), or when she cried at the Christmas concert when her and Nick were breaking up. At least we know she's singing live, but it was hard watching the backup singers and band keep looping back waiting for her to jump back in. I wonder if all the focus and discussion on Celine's struggle with her voice and illness is making Mimi reflect on her own vocal aging. No Olympian can do what they did in their 20's while they're in their 50's. Anyway, it breaks my heart when I see Mariah cry. (Sunday 11 August 2024; 20:39)

Merry Christmas anniversary want list (107,115) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States It's August. Someone is always releasing a holiday album (that's M's impact). They usually don't announce it until October. (Monday 5 August 2024; 12:07) this is a reply to message 107,110

Merry Christmas anniversary want list (107,110) by Robert-Anthony from United States I was just thinking again today as I prepare to return to my long work days this week. We all know MC is just not going out on a 20 city tour without some huge Merry Christmas album surprises to support the tour and the Merry Christmas 30th anniversary. As far as I can find with my research, no one else is releasing a new Christmas album this year. So, MC just may do extremely well this Christmas season. (Monday 5 August 2024; 03:06)

The girl who lipped wolf (107,111) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Let's not go overboard with the sudden Celine worship. She has always been ripped apart for her artistry and seen as the lest cool of the divas up until she became a fashion icon. Why do you all make it seem like Mariah was obsessed with #1 hits? Which popular artist isn't keeping an eye on the charts? Celine was chart watching just all of them were in their prime. (Monday 5 August 2024; 03:35) this is a reply to message 107,109

The girl who lipped wolf (107,109) by Edward from USA Celine was smart, she never focused too much on achieving number-one hits, yet she managed to earn widespread respect. She has always been consistent, endearing herself to fans and the general public alike. Like Barbra, she has maintained a loyal core fanbase that she can always rely on. Although she doesn't sell as many albums as she once did, she continues to sell concert tickets, and they are certainly not cheap. One thing about Celine is that she's a true performer and entertainer; she never just stands there, and she can walk without help. (Monday 5 August 2024; 02:09)

Merry Christmas anniversary want list (107,108) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States No thanks. No one is asking for this. There is no more juice in this fruit. The only thing I'd want released is a poster, the St. John the Divine concerts out in streaming (including Hero), and the r&b/video version of Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) added to streaming. I need to know what is planned for Daydream 30 - I have a feeling it's not much (Monday 5 August 2024; 00:49) this is a reply to message 107,107

Merry Christmas anniversary want list (107,107) by Robert-Anthony from United States Here are my top 8 for suprises. 1. AIWFCIY ft. Jimmy Fallon (from the December 5, 2012 The Tonight Show) 2. Silent Night or Holy Night ft. The Clark Sisters 3. The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole cover) 4. AIWFCIY ft. Kelly Clarkson 5. Jesus Born On This Day - acapella 6. MC and Maxwell - new Christmas duet 7. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) ft. One Republic 8. Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child ft. Kirk Franklin and family (Sunday 4 August 2024; 22:53)

MC16 (107,082) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States She isn't going to sign off on live stuff being released. (Friday 2 August 2024; 13:05) this is a reply to message 107,067

MC16 (107,067) by Robert-Anthony from United States I wonder why Columbia Legacy or Def Jam/Island Records hasn't released more box set compilations with album singles or remixes or even Grammy/TV performances. I would love to have her MTV, BET or network tv specials on DVD. Does MC have to give her permission to create and release such compilations or DVDs? (Thursday 1 August 2024; 00:50)

(107,081) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Improved on what? It's not live. (Friday 2 August 2024; 13:03) this is a reply to message 107,080

(107,080) by Terna from Nigeria Damn. I'm pleasantly surprised. "Fly like a bird" is a song she always kills every time she performs it, and is always such a triumphant moment for her. I got chills honestly. It is also the concert encore now, which makes sense since it is also the album closer on "The Emancipation of Mimi". Her voice is improving. (Friday 2 August 2024; 12:38)

Old concerts and old music (107,015) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States This would be her best bet. She won't do it, however. She is so preoccupied with perfection that she won't release footage that has a certain angle or off note. I'm still surprised she released the Tatoo club 1990 show to streaming. I'm convinced she has at least some footage from all of her tours, but she won't release it. Same with Whitney's estate. (Monday 29 July 2024; 03:27) this is a reply to message 107,011

Old concerts and old music (107,011) by TJ from Norway I hope that Mariah can release her old concerts on YouTube or DVD (or something) someday soon. There must be a lot of material somewhere. I know she was supposed to release a DVD from her CB gig in Paris. That was a good show. And what about the Music Box tour? What I've seen on YouTube is amazing. And I do need the other version of AIYM. Where did the vault go? Her alternative rock album? I would rather get that music instead of more slow "RnB". If there's new music it would be interesting with other genres, or maybe old hits from the 50's or 60's and even older. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and many more. And you all should listen to If it's Over today. The album version, SNL or some other live performance, just to remember what she used to be. I love that song. Always and forever. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 23:26)

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,014) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States This type of sycophancy is dangerous and unhinged. (Monday 29 July 2024; 03:23) this is a reply to message 107,004

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,004) by Edward from USA Mariah doesn't owe anyone anything. If she chooses to stand there and lip-sync poorly, it's up to her devoted fans if they want to pay for it and pretend she's singing. She has two young children who need her full attention, and she doesn't have time for extensive rehearsals. Caring for her babies is demanding, so don't be so judgmental. It's clear she doesn't care much, so why should you? She wants her money now, and there's nothing wrong with that. Has it occurred to you that maybe Mariah is just preserving her voice so she can still hum when she's 58? As real fans, you should buy multiple tickets and celebrate her now that she can at least still walk on stage and smile. Leave your negativity at the door, please. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 18:59)

Infinity video (106,887) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States What about the video was great in concept? The scenes that were in the teaser that didn't show up in the final video would have been better than the live shots. (Tuesday 16 July 2024; 01:46) this is a reply to message 106,884

Infinity video (106,884) by Robert-Anthony from United States You can't deny that the video for Infinity is one her most well thought out videos. Probably better than GTFO and With You. Those two videos received mediorce video treatments. By the way, Tayla Parxx, Infinity co-writer, made me watch the video today because she is hotter than a firecracker at Normani for not giving her proper album credit for the song Insomina which she co-wrote with Normani, Victoria Monet, Brandy, and Stargate. However, Normani delivers Tayla another low blow by giving her songwriting credit in a interview this week and said that she hadn't seen Tayla in awhile. (Monday 15 July 2024; 23:44)

What’s left? (106,883) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States For Daydream30, what's left unused/unreleased/in the vault that we want? I wouldn't mind a hybrid album of Daydream and Ugly Daughter, it could be sequenced in the order the made the songs or a thematic paring. For example, if she was working on ABMB during the day and Dememted during the night, those songs can be sequenced together. Call the hybrid project "Maladaptive Daydream". Daydream rehearsal footage. We're more likely to get tour footage from this show because she would be less critical of the vocals (why I believe we will never get [Rainbow] or [Charmbracelet] tour footage). She will likely make Looking In the acapella release like she did with Outside on [Butterfly] or [Music Box] on MB. However, I'd love to have the album version of Fantasy be released acapella. There is so much going on in that song that it needs to be fully appreciated. Have we ever understood why the full Daydream photoshoot has never been released? Why was only 1 picture used for artwork and a single? We need to see the whole shoot. There are lq outtakes that suggest there are several pics in the shoot I'd love to hear some [Daydream] demos or different takes of songs. If indeed the OSD video is the actual recording of the song, release the entirety of the footage so we can see how the song came together in real time. (Monday 15 July 2024; 21:55)

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,882) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Why do lambs do this? You said, "Mariah's not interested in selling out stadiums anymore." How do you know that? Are you on her team? Who books a venue to perform and doesn't want it to sell out? You all say these counter-intuitive things to make Mariah seem so above it all. To paraphrase Whitney, "It's called show business." Mariah isn't getting on stage because she loves performing (her last few years on stage show us that). She needs the money. She has bills to pay like we all do. (Monday 15 July 2024; 21:43) this is a reply to message 106,848

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,848) by Brandon from USA I totally agree with Shezz when he says that Mariah is fine doing what she's doing. She's not interested in selling out stadiums anymore. She's happy with doing shows here and there throughout the year and then popping up at Christmas time to collect her coins. I don't get the hunger to master her craft like Celine has right now. Celine could have just lipped her way through entire shows like MC is doing right now but she is hungry to be the best and not ok with deceiving her audience. Celine also has always admitted that the older she gets, her voice has changed and she can't sing like she did when she was younger. MC would never admit the significant changes in her voice. It all comes down to confidence. Celine is confident and MC is not. Celine has done the work to become a dynamic performer and MC has regressed in her craft in my opinion. I'll always champion for MC but she has to get off autopilot and clock in. (Tuesday 9 July 2024; 14:39)

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,881) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States None of those sites are ever accurate. Everyone knows that. Regarding MC16, "hopes and prayers". (Monday 15 July 2024; 13:41) this is a reply to message 106,877

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,877) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. Randy it is an easy way for her to make a lot of money in a short amount of time. MC is going to do something to celebrate 30 years of AIWFIY and Merry Christmas this year. By the way, has anyone noticed that her net worth has decreased from 500 million to 350 million according to various websites? Not releasing an album in 6 years, has really affected her net worth. I hope MC16 is one of the biggest sellers of 2025. It is going to be very interesting next year for album sales if Taylor Swift does not take a break from releasing new music after her Eras Tour. (Monday 15 July 2024; 00:53)

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,880) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States You said everything that needed to be said. I wish someone on Mariah's payroll would sit her down and tell her this. What it says to me is that commercial, general public, chart success is important to her (like it is to any performer). It's also important to the lambs - look how crazy and braggadocios they get in December. So the whole "she's done everything", "Mariah doesn't care about charts/has nothing to prove" argument is a pure lie. If she would put the same energy into new, smart, collaborations and her dead stage performances, she would be on the right track. (Monday 15 July 2024; 13:39) this is a reply to message 106,876

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,876) by Randy from USA I realize MC has been silent. Then I realized this is Merry Christmas 30. Please no. I can't take any more promotion of that song. I can't take any more versions of that song. I can't take any more anecdotes about that song. Even the public makes jokes that it's overexposed. Longtime fans know when it's quiet she's working on something. I already feel she's narrowing her legacy to being a whistling Christmas act. Didn't we just get an anniversary edition with the nutcracker whistles? Oh no. The thought of an extra, extra festive AIWFCIY makes me wanna stop taking my lithium and date Charlie Sheen. (Sunday 14 July 2024; 23:39)

E=MC2 / Bye Bye (106,874) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Bye Bye was mid, at best, WBT clone. That it got to #19 on the charts was a testament to the great momentum of TMB and the heavy album promo than the songs own merits. I remember reading a review from a listening party that said BB was a cross between Breakdown and One Sweet Day. Then I heard it months later and was severely disappointed. It would be interesting for her to bring it back in a live show but in a completely re-tooled, slowed way. (Sunday 14 July 2024; 18:25) this is a reply to message 106,871

E=MC2 / Bye Bye (106,871) by Randy from USA I wish you all would stop sniveling about E=MC2. Just kidding. But it does hurt me because I absolutely adore Bye Bye and you all treat it like it's in the same arena as Gangum [sic] Style. Mariah too. She recently said "they should've released Migrate, hello" but yet she performed Bye Bye on American Idol, Oprah and GMA. She was wit it. The lyric is relatable and her adlibs in the last section after the whistle makes everyone think they sing. I had my niece and nephew scream it to the top of their lungs and I would roll all the windows down and they would wave and sing to the cars Bye Bye. Bye bye bye bye bye bye. So from this day forth you all will let this regret about Bye Bye go. I have Right to Dream. (Saturday 13 July 2024; 02:44)

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,841) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Won't happen. (Friday 5 July 2024; 18:12) this is a reply to message 106,840

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,840) by Randy from USA Mariah is a rebuilding project at this point. The first thing that has to go is the diva like antics. She has to drop the mermaid gowns. The obsession with lighting, hair and make up. Learn to play an instrument, like piano or guitar. She has been saying I'm a terrible piano player for how many years? Long enough to learn the same chords used in all of pop music. My real MCArchives family, listen to the instrumental of We Belong Together. It's four chords. I can play it. And I'm a terrible piano player. Toni Braxton plays piano. Madonna learned guitar. She has the money for a one on one teacher. Once she learns that, she can sit on stage and sing a new song followed by an unplugged version of one of her hits on a talk show. People will respect and love that. (Friday 5 July 2024; 17:00)

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