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Re: I want a bombastic rhapsody (56,322) (56,328) by Lee TS from USA Yes. Written and produced by Mariah Carey. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 3:04)

Re: The new Mariah Carey: the standard (56,320) (56,327) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA So Beyonce can make 115 million a year doing everything including music and Mariah can't because it's crap. Thats a double standard that Mariah will never appreciate. Like seriouslly people Mariah for 16 years did nothing but give quality music and had to overcome the unimaginable. I am grateful Mariah is using her legacy to expand her brand and it's working for her. I still feel she loves music and she even stated it but if she doesn't brand herself in other areas, Beyonce and everyone else gets all the attention. Mariah doesn't have to compete. She chooses to and can do what she damn pleases. Remember this. Full artistry equals talent equals money earned equals respect equals revelency. This method is the new foundation of which the music industry runs. Kudos to Mariah Carey for realizing she needed to expand her brand to stay competitive. She's not supposed to tap out and say I don't care anymore. That's what I feel most of you want because that's all you are saying when you say what she is doing is crap. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 2:44)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,318) (56,326) by Giovanni from USA Really, because it doesn't look like it to me. I know I've been with the "Mariah needs this/that". But again, and I'm sure others would agree. That Mariah needs the people who styled her during the Emancipation era. Her ensembles were on point. Like B stated, she still has the looks but desperately needs a better styling team. Even on "AI" she was looking great. Just the other day I watched her finale medley performance. She looked so stunning. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 2:35)

Lost (56,325) by Andrew from UK Maybe I have it wrong. Maybe the legacy is about reminding people of the past. I don't know. Christmas book? Good for her. Just can't reconcile her pushing old school Mariah and asking everyone to buy into ghetto mess Mariah. Am I the only one who feels totally lost? (Thursday 27 August 2015; 2:32)

I'm so passionate about Mariah (56,323) by Amber C from USA Mariah is love, you can never have enough Mariah. She will be "back" there is no doubt. It's by God's grace that she is still here with us, her legacy is not yet fully fulfilled. Mariah is so lucky to be at the sweet spot that no one has ever attained, ever. It's somewhere between being a legend and being and being in her prime. She is a legend, yet she is still in her prime. Her star is not going to fade. I mean listen to the music, it speaks for itself. I'm listening to Charmbraclet right now and I'm still blown. This talent is not ordinary. For example take "Clown", it's epic and underrated. Mariah is so underrated, she will surpass every artist including the Beatles and people will be in awe. Just watch. THe only problem in the way is her voice, and the health of it. This is the honest truth. And getting a star on the Walk 25 years into her career is very symbolic. It means she feels she's only half way through. In 2000 Mariah said that she is "just getting started". Emancipation was just getting the ball rolling. We are not in the end of her career, we are in the middle, the sweet spot. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 1:40)

Re: I want a bombastic rhapsody (56,321) (56,322) by B from USA I have also wanted a Mariah Carey song or album written and producer solely by her. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 0:55)

I want a bombastic rhapsody (56,321) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End An unapologetically melodic explosion that breaks every rule and preconceived notion of what "works" on radio. Give me an 18 minute song that defies genres. It's a pity I can't fully flesh out the real ideas on account of these ubiquitous eaves droppers ready to JLo every good damn post. Some of you luckily don't have to worry about that. Most of the stuff I think up I can't post because they've never been done on the grand scale or executed as well as Mariah would end up doing them. In that regard, James Packer is right on the money: Mariah Carey is a musical genius. I wonder sometimes if she even realises how little she's tapped into her full potential. I'm of the school of thought that she could fly solo a lot more than she's let herself. I'd like to hear Mariah as she is without the direct input of other musicians, producers, executives etc. What would her music sound like in an emergency situation, where she had to rely completely on just her own agency? I contend her only real competition these days is herself. So I say cut out the middleman. Sistas are doing it for themselves, I hope some of that independence rubs off on you from working with Diane. But I'm gonna leave this up just for the hell of it and hope Team Mariah sees it before the shadow people do. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 0:34)

Re: The new Mariah Carey: the standard (56,307) (56,320) by CMC from NY,NY I get your angle of Mariah being the standard of artists being compared to and she doesn't need a comeback, she's always been here. Yes she's never totally disappeared for years at a time from the public is true. However, with the exception of MIAM we have not had new "quality" music, and the focus has not been on music for a good 5-6 years. It's is however on all this other filler cr*p (in my opinion). That being nail polish, perfume, sugar water, video game commercials, Home Shopping Network, Jenny Craig spokes person, schmaltzy queen of Christmas, now children's book philanthropist. The list goes on. As a fan since the early ninties, now 30, I find it somewhat insulting being dished out these business ventures and teased with the excitement of "new things coming". I'm wondering who the target audience is? A children's book to gain young children as fans for her music? I think not. That's just about the money. I have been supporting her career for years, recently going to Vegas this past July, 4th row and can attest to her still amazing vocals. However I want the music. Good quality music. It concerns me as a fan of 21+ years she is uninspired and focusing more on money making ventures and no longer music. The core audience fan base, at least those of us 30+, are not interested in children's books. Then again I can only speak for myself. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 0:27)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,316) (56,319) by B from USA I would love for her to write and sing with Sam Smith and Adele. Mariah needs to write timeless lyrics. Adele and Sam are proving that well written songs with a vintage sound still sell and we all know that that is the type of songs her fans want from her. She did just that on MIAM but the songs didn't really have any memorable hooks/choruses. MIAM is the thinking fan's Mariah Carey album. It requires the listener to repeatedly listen to the songs to fully understand their brilliance with the exception of #Beautiful. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 0:24)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,313) (56,318) by Amber C from USA Mariah has a new stylist and he follows her around often. Well from what I can tell he is world renown. But does anyone know when this gown era began? I think it began right after American Idol. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 0:22)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,315) (56,317) by B from USA I left Rainbow and E=MC2 off the list because only the lead singles had amazing videos, Heartbreaker and Touch My Body. Mariah did look stunning during both eras but I think she looked her best during the E=MC2 era. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 0:15)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,314) (56,316) by Giovanni from USA Me too. Those were great eras. "The Emancipation Of Mimi" was awesome. It probably will always be my favorite era. The whole album is a gem. I feel "Me I am Mariah" would have been another great era, with "Beautiful" off to a nice start. I felt like Mariah went back to the good music with that song. And it's still by far her best effort and single in my opinion. I also think she should work with Miguel and Happy Perez again. They could most likely come up with another great song. Lastly, I would love her to include at least one or two current artists on her next album. Say Sam Smith. (Thursday 27 August 2015; 0:03)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,314) (56,315) by Tevin from USA You forgot to mention the E=MC2 era. Even though Mariah went MIA halfway through she still was hot and dressed great. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 23:16)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,313) (56,314) by B from USA G, I agree with you this time. I want another era like Daydream, Butterfly, #1's, and TEOM. Those eras were perfection. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 22:27)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,310) (56,313) by Giovanni from USA I agree. She looked great and down to earth. I feel the same hair do and tired gowns make her look older. She needs a stylist asap. I'd love an era where everything is spot on. Music, image and attitude. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 21:44)

Re: The new Mariah Carey: the standard (56,307) (56,312) by B from USA Baby, I agree that she hasn't gone anywhere. She's been releasing quality music that has fallen on deaf ears unfortunately. I think changing her image could help her reconnect with not only the public but former fans that dismissed her because of rumors, Memoirs, and her marriage to Nick. Memoirs may be a fan favorite but casual listeners only like Obsessed. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 21:28)

Re: Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,310) (56,311) by B from USA I think Mariah with a fresh face and dressed casually would do wonders for her career and help with her image issues. She can still dress in desinger ensembles like she did on AI, she just needs to retire the gowns. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 21:18)

Rainbow era / wardrobe (56,310) by Billy from Greece MC was so cool during the Rainbow era, like "I'm throwing a pair of jeans, a random t-shirt and call it a day" and she still looked gorgeous. She had that cutting-edge thing going on then (attitude-wise), very modern, street-smart and with a wink in the eye. This more relaxed Mariah I do miss. It's funny because up until the Glitter era she would sport this jeans based look quite often. After signing to Island though, and beginning with Charmbracelet, she glammed it up to the max (with a break during the E=MC2 era, where she was more casual in her wardrobe). I love me glam (or as she said to B.Scott in 2009 "vamp") Mariah, but I also kind miss that fresh-looking casual MC look. Check her out here. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 20:05)

Re: Infinity (56,300) (56,309) by B from USA I'm not sure it's Mariah's pronunciation that's the issue. I don't hear a d in the way she says or sings Infinity. Maybe it's you? (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 20:05)

Glitter movie (56,308) by Billy from Greece That's funny. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 19:41)

The new Mariah Carey: the standard (56,307) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End That phrase's underlying meaning is the word: standard. Mariah is the measuring stick one uses when aiming for the pinnacle of any musical achievement. Ergo, many artists, male and female, will find themselves being compared to her often as part of their marketing. Just being mentioned in the same sentence lends them an aire of instant relevance that might otherwise take years and a lot of hard work to gain on their own. Yet we have music executives claiming she's in need of a comeback. Where exactly does she need to come back from? She's already set the bar so high it's doubtful we'll see anyone match her in our lifetime let alone create their own stadard by which every new artist is held up to. But you want her to raise it? Her biggest flops eclipse entire career's of those who followed her and her peers. All this was to say how funny I find it that not a day goes by where a singer is deemed the new Mariah but Mariah herself is forever doomed to comeback mode even though she's never gone anywhere. In fact, she's never been more prolific or adventurous in her career choices as she is now. Music, acting, touring, directing, writing, producing. There seems to be no limit to what she has planned just in this next year. I feel sorry for other fandoms when I see how spoiled the Lambily really is. We've never had to deal with a Mariah truly out of commission or lacking substance in the projects she releases. She's a freaking workhorse and I just realised how greatful I am to be a lamb at this time in history. God bless you and yours Mimi. You are appreciated. Viva Infinity. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 18:58)

Re: Manny - random memory (56,288) (56,306) by Warren from Trinidad & Tobago Since day 1 Man(ny). She literally stopped me in my tracks when I heard VOL on the radio. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 17:06)

Article: Hoorah! Mariah Carey to release children's book (56,305) by B from USA All I Want For Christmas Is You is Mariah's signature song. My six year old nephew loves Mariah and he loves puppies so I know what I'm buying him for Christmas. I think I'm also going to buy a copy for my ten month old niece. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 15:41)

Re: Billboard article: Music industry executive survey (56,301) (56,303) by B from USA She still has the talent and the looks needed to make another comeback. It really is up to her. She's primed for a comeback. Now is the perfect time. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 15:15)

Re: Article: Miguel reflects on working with Mariah Carey (56,296) (56,302) by darrian liu from taiwan I would kill to collab with Mariah. Seriously. Someday, when I have my own music career, I would truly pass out if I get the chance to do a duet with her. (Wednesday 26 August 2015; 13:06)

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