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About Norman from USA: I've been a fan of Mariah's since I first heard Love Takes Time (I don't know how I initially missed Vision of Love), and I haven't looked back since. Her music has been there for me in my darkest hours to help lift out of the depths of whatever I was going through at the time. She's my all time favorite female singer, even though I love many others. It's funny to think of her music as a "friend", but it's always been there for me. I love her talent. " As we drifted to another place and time And the feeling was so heady and sublime As I lost my heart to you There in the dark Underneath the stars"

AG + MC = remix #1 (105,411) by Norman from USA Wow. Okay, so it's happening. You can preorder a copy there. There's also a cover for the vinyl single or something else that has Ariana with her back towards us leaning against a taller woman (MC?) who's also wearing a ponytail. A storm is brewing. Apparently out this Friday. (Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:08)

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,404) by Norman from USA Thank you, Todd. I really like this a lot. I didn't even recognize it when I first heard it. I listened to about half of JT's original and couldn't get into it, but this caught my attention from the start. Imagine if she actually sang this, it would be that much better. It sounds current and fresh without seemingly jumping on a trend or whatnot. It's right in her mid-tempo wheelhouse, truthfully. I like that the vocals are clear and not overwrought and or ornate just because they can be. I know she can give us even better than this. Here's to miracles. (Wednesday 14 February 2024; 08:19) this is a reply to message 105,394

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,394) by Todd from Sydney, Australia If any of you are on the TikTok, you might have seen the Mariah Carey AI version of JT's "Selfish" doing the rounds. Normally they sound rubbish, but this one is exceptional. It actually feels like a MC song. Anyway - if you want the MP3, here it is. (Tuesday 13 February 2024; 03:17)

Yes, And? (105,321) by Norman from USA It would've been top 10 without all the remixes. A top 10 debut used to be a big deal, it could've been top 5 even, and that would've been great too. But it's all BS now. Megan got more sales than Ari without a dozen remixes. Yeah, she added some later, but not 12 or so. I really lost respect for Ari for that, even if it was her team. She knows damn well what they're doing. I can't remember what publication had an article about how a #1 debut doesn't mean what it used to in the age of streaming. Especially when they drop like lead after the first week. Oh well. Hate the game, as they say. (Thursday 8 February 2024; 06:50) this is a reply to message 105,316

Yes, And? (105,316) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think the only reason this even went to #1 is because her fans were starving for her music and had almost given up hope that she would release anything anytime soon, and because she basically used a controversial topic to boost publicity and get people to listen to it to see what tea she spilt. The controversy being her relationship with SpongeBob and breaking up his family, and using lyrics like why do people care about whose d-word she rides. (Wednesday 7 February 2024; 23:58)

Showbizz411 (105,282) by Norman from USA Why I thought this slug was from Business Insider is beyond me, but here's his "scoop" on Mariah's new music. [Webmaster: Did you know this website also has a news section?] (Tuesday 6 February 2024; 02:04)

Tomorrow (105,265) by Norman from USA That slime weasel from Business Insider (yes, Friedman) is supposed to have news on Mariah's new album. I don't know why he's getting a scoop, but here we are. (Monday 5 February 2024; 03:43)

Tributes (105,231) by Norman from USA I know Tori Kelly can sing better than that. She might've really been nervous singing in front of Mimi. At least Mariah shared her on her IG. And I agree that with such a vast catalog they should find something else. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 04:23) this is a reply to message 105,230

Tributes (105,230) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Don't hate me but I think all the tributes MC gets are just so meh. Why can't we ever get a relevant artist to do the tribute, she's THE Mariah Carey. Also why do people limit the tribute songs to only the first 3-5 years of her career. She's got so many hits I don't get why it's always VOL, Make it Happen etc. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 03:02)

It's tea time somewhere (105,229) by Norman from USA So Ayo Edebiri is hosting SNL with "musical" guest I Don't Know Her. And the gag is that Ayo had a whole lot about her when she was going to do the Superbowl with Shakira. Listen to Ayo on this podcast dragging her. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 02:31)

Couture (105,225) by Norman from USA Hahaha right? To be fair though, I found out she's worn that specific designer on more than one occasion before last night. Once for the launch of the Chopard jewelry collab in 2022, and most recently for the Lovers & Friends concert, and they were both black with some gold. (Friday 2 February 2024; 19:58) this is a reply to message 105,219

Couture (105,219) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hahaha I too was thinking it'll be Kardashian Konnection. They wear a lot from the designer. But I agree the styling/draping could have been better to add drama like the run way. (Friday 2 February 2024; 15:22)

Look (105,224) by Norman from USA Very true about the comfort zone thing. It was adventurous at least. Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing what she has in the works for this era. (Friday 2 February 2024; 19:49) this is a reply to message 105,220

Look (105,220) by Brandon from USA I agree. I'll thought overall that Mariah looked stunning. Her face, hair, jewelry were all flawless. While not a huge fan of the dress, I will give her kudos for stepping outside of her comfort zone lately fashion-wise and going for more high fashion moments. We know she likes to recycle the same style of black sequined early 2000's dresses with so I'll give her a pass for trying something new. I feel a new era coming soon and if she is continuing to step outside of her comfort zone visually and musically, I can't wait. (Friday 2 February 2024; 16:41)

Couture (105,216) by Norman from USA Apparently, it's Schiaparelli design from F/W 2023. But it really needed the drama of the train and better draping around her body. I had my suspicion K. Jenner might have had something to do with it, and since discovering it is in fact a designer they regularly work with, it's definitely more of a probability that clan had a hand in this. (Friday 2 February 2024; 13:31)

The shade of it all (105,215) by Norman from USA So she didn't pay them dust because she went, but the shade was in full effect with "Is this a real Grammy? I haven't seen one in so (cue dramatic elongation of the word) long... we'll figure out what this is later." The humor is still intact (Friday 2 February 2024; 13:17)

Look (105,212) by Norman from USA Other than herself, I'm not sure who else to blame for that ensemble moment. To me, it looked like they ran out of time on a Project Runway episode. Oh, well. (Friday 2 February 2024; 10:13)

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,204) by Norman from USA I agree she should pay them dust, but I'm guessing she'll go or participate in some capacity if Lenny Kravitz is going. He's also receiving the same award. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 23:14) this is a reply to message 105,203

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,203) by Terna from Nigeria Mariah should pay them absolute dust. That award show is obsolete in 2024 and Mariah does not need them to acknowledge what the whole world already knows, that indeed she has had powerful lasting impact on the whole world, even in territories where English is a secondary language. It is plain to see that she has triumphed - a true winner, after that 1996 incident the world has not forgotten. If you ask me, that "foiling" was the beginning of the end of this Grammys show. How the mighty have fallen. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 21:39)

Eric (105,097) by Norman from USA Did you sense I was hangry? Thank you for the assist. (Thursday 25 January 2024; 22:16)

Starboy (105,095) by Norman from USA As an example of how she'd sound in something in that realm. Merely an example. You don't have to like it or want it. It was an example. (Thursday 25 January 2024; 19:37) this is a reply to message 105,081

Starboy (105,081) by Jamie from UK Then why post an AI video? Mariah is more than capable of producing her own sound and all these AI videos are not true to reality. (Thursday 25 January 2024; 09:25)

Starboy (105,079) by Norman from USA Seriously. Amen. Spot on. I would seem reading comprehension is a lost art. Pity. (Thursday 25 January 2024; 03:33) this is a reply to message 105,071

Starboy (105,071) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'm confused what people are asking, do you want Mariah to have another [hit] that resonates with young listeners, or try and reignite the fire that was the holy trinity of the '90's (Mariah, Whitney, Celine)? I want Mariah to have a smash dance hit that breaks her mold. We talk about how [Charmbracelet] walked, so TEOM could sprint. I have the same feeling about Caution. it was a precursor to what we will experience next. On a different note, who said "no one expected Mariah to speak like that" in regard to GTFO? GTFO, and the [remix] she's on for Unforgettable ("Sip on this drink 'till I'm [censored] up"), even "Clown" from [Charmbracelet] ("I should've never given you my [censored] two way") she sings the "f-word". Mariah's success is based on her versatility. Christmas to f-bombs. I personally love it. (Wednesday 24 January 2024; 18:26)

Starboy (105,078) by Norman from USA Nowhere did I suggest she try AI or anything of the sort. It was merely an observation and thought on a new course of action. This song is contemporary R&B and electro pop which could be fresh for her and open her sound back to some pop. Sheesh. (Thursday 25 January 2024; 03:29) this is a reply to message 105,064

Starboy (105,064) by Jamie from UK Yes I heard it. I hate AI and shouldn't be entertaining it in the music industry to this level. I think Mariah needs to step away from this type of sound now and get back to pop/ballads. (Wednesday 24 January 2024; 09:38)

Starboy (105,062) by Norman from USA Have you guys hear this AI snippet of Mariah singing Starboy? It's fire. This is the kind of energy she needs in her next album. We need that banger. (Wednesday 24 January 2024; 07:51)

Tanaka (104,691) by Norman from USA Not the shade, Eric. I didn't have that on my bingo card, but go off. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 03:36) this is a reply to message 104,675

Tanaka (104,675) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "No straight man is going to stay with a woman who has no desire to give him any children." This is the most stupid thing I've read in a long time. And that also includes messages from Andrew. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 00:54)

Merry Christmas guys (104,665) by Norman from USA Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates. May you have a joyous one with your loved ones. Peace to all. (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 05:49) this is a reply to message 104,656

Merry Christmas Guys (104,656) by Terna from Nigeria The [new skit] on IG got me laughing early when I woke [up]. Haha. Roc and Roe have had it with the sleigh rides, and not Mariah immediately going to her happy place with the intro of "All I Want" complete with her Santa suit. Haha. Have a fun filled and blessed Christmas day. (Monday 25 December 2023; 16:55)

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,514) by Norman from USA I liked the performance up until the solo whistle. Mistakes happen and it was live, but not good. I'm thinking that maybe the stiffness might be due to medication of some sort - maybe bipolar meds? Cognitively she's fine, but the stiffness is the odd part. She's obviously not a dancer but she knows how to cover a stage, so it's not a lack of experience. At the Hollywood Bowl night I went to while still stiff, she moved around a lot better - and by herself mostly - so I'm puzzled. It could also be a back thing. Oddly enough, the energy in the room was fire. (Tuesday 12 December 2023; 00:47) this is a reply to message 104,509

MC, Ariana and JHud (104,509) by Edward from USA It was just a missed opportunity at having an iconic performance. Sorry but that whistle note was awful. (Monday 11 December 2023; 22:13)

Would you rather (104,267) by Norman from USA Why not both? Imagine? I'd love it. (Tuesday 28 November 2023; 20:12) this is a reply to message 104,264

Would you rather (104,264) by Tevin from USA I'm quite curious to read everyone's opinion. For 2024, would you rather have Mariah releases a 10 to 12 tract Rarities 2 album, where half of the songs are never before heard songs, or would you rather see here release a brand new 10 to 12 song studio album? (Tuesday 28 November 2023; 18:50)

Never sung in her life (104,164) by Norman from USA I believe his point is that you guys regurtitate the same complaints every other week and think you're going to change something. It's been how long since Daydream? And you all swear you're the only ones who like her because you tear her to shreds. And, no, asking a singer to sing isn't a big ask, but expecting 1995 or 2000s vocals isn't going to happen no matter the critique. Being at the Hollywood Bowl nights was such a great experience as a fan because it packed with people who were there to have fun and enjoy the show. And enjoy it we did. It was a blast to interact with people who had never seen in concert and enjoyed what was offered and how it was it offered. The energy when she did a medly of part of her catalog was at fever pitch. It was heartening. And as people left, you could hear everyone discussing her voice and how well she did and wishing more of this from her. Having a discussion about the status of her current voice is one thing, and she's not above reproach, but enough with same critical drag and calling it love. No need to gaslight. We've read them for years and know abusive language when we read it. It's okay to only like her 90s stuff and nothing past that. Admit it and move on - you'll all be happier. But no need to constantly bash every effing move and call it constructive when all it is, is tearing things down. Oh, and before anyone comes out with pejorative "yass queen" rebuttal, no one is asking for you to be that. No one. You can have fun on the board without punching down. It's reductive. Now, joy to the effing world or whatever. We mostly love everyone. (Wednesday 22 November 2023; 21:39) this is a reply to message 104,163

Never sung in her life (104,163) by Bill from the UK She's a singer Matty, so she should sing. It's not hard. (Wednesday 22 November 2023; 08:12)

7 songs one billion streams (103,903) by Norman from USA Same. Daydream has so many faves and one of my top 3 Favorites of hers: Looking In. I recently read a few tweets where people expressed preferring songs like Thirsty, A No No, Caution, and the such over songs like Fantasy, ABMB, The Roof, and WBT. I know it's all subjective, but those fans confuse me. Daydream is such a vibe and songs like UTS, IAF, and MA deserve so much more general recognition. (Saturday 28 October 2023; 23:40) this is a reply to message 103,902

7 songs one billion streams (103,902) by Edward from USA I hadn't really pay much attention, but Mariah really doesn't seem to care much about Daydream. She acts as if it doesn't exist. She very rarely even mentions it. Daydream is very special to me because it's the album that drew me back to her after listening to Open Arms. I think she got so invested in it that her losing all her Grammy nominations made her block it out. (Saturday 28 October 2023; 19:22)

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,821) by Norman from USA Sorry, Zach. (Friday 20 October 2023; 02:21) this is a reply to message 103,815

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,815) by Zachariah from Croatia I lost that feeling in 2012 (tragic death in family). Since then, I am struggling. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 22:53)

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