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About this_is_qhm from the Philippines: I love the intricate vocal harmonies only Mariah can make.

Past producers (67,230) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines It's undeniable that Mariah has created phenomenal stuff with the likes of Walter, Ben, Babyface and Jermaine, and although God knows how much I would want to see her work with the former three again, I'm now leaning more towards her ditching them altogether in favor of collaborating with new producers she has never worked with before. They could be extremely popular and work their tried and tested tricks with Mariah, or even better, they could be relatively unknown/up-and-coming producers, like she usually does when picking rappers to feature on her songs. Before Hard Candy, producers didn't make Madonna - she made them. Mariah certainly has the star power, credentials and talent to do the same if she just experiments with producers. Loyalty is one thing, but being adamant is entirely different. How else can she change up her sound if she keeps working with the same people? Even working with 2016 Walter, #Ben, or Babyface 2.0 is pretty much bound to turn out well, they're not guaranteed to produce truly outstanding results. Working with a new producer possibly won't either, but that way at least she'd be taking risks. She just cannot be stuck in 2005 anymore. Her next step forward has been long overdue. Work with Max Martin, Mattman & Robin, Bloodshy & Avant, Xenomania, Greg Kurstin, Ilya, The Eleven, The Cataracs, Da Internz, Cashmere Cat, Dev Hynes, Disclosure, Rich Harrison, Ryan Tedder, Snakehips - I mean whoever - just about anyone you haven't worked with before. Surprise us. (Thursday 13 October 2016; 15:44)

Re: H.A.T.E.U. remix / new videos to old songs (67,209) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Your post got me thinking. I know the chances for this to happen are like slim to none, but Mariah has been in the industry for over 26 years now. She has amassed a ridiculous amount of fantastic music. If 2016 Britney can randomly decide to film and release a video for fan favorite album cut from her best album from 13 years ago (Breathe On Me from In The Zone), then Mariah has certainly earned the right to just make a video from any song in her catalogue that she has not yet released. She has nothing to lose (financially maybe, but they're probably gonna be low-budget anyway). This will also help her stay relevant as the intrigue resulting from releasing new videos to older songs alone will be enough to spark some interest for more people to re/discover her body of work. Plus, it's the only avenue where lip-syncing is allowed. I'd like to see her make a video for: Melt Away Fourth Of July Lead The Way Lullaby Subtle Invitation Circles Your Girl Cruise Control It's A Wrap Ribbon Christmas Time Is In The Air Again Faded Dedicated Make It Look Good (Wednesday 12 October 2016; 13:30)

Re: What will be the next single name? (67,193) (67,197) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I meant faux-Jamaican patois on Cruise Control, not Side Effects. Haha. (Tuesday 11 October 2016; 13:00)

Re: What will be the next single name? (67,165) (67,195) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Seriously though, Infectious and Inferno sound like legit song titles especially for uptempo bangers. I can also see her coming up with: Infatuation: Self-explanatory. Influence: Her own version that song which states how much love affects her actions and behavior. (Tuesday 11 October 2016; 10:39)

Re: What will be the next single name? (67,170) (67,194) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines You might as well add Brandy to that list as well. I mean she did get a songwriting credit for Ryde Or Die, so I guess there was no legal action. Man, J.Lo really had it easy, huh? Who else can build a career out of stolen ideas and get away with it? (Tuesday 11 October 2016; 9:10)

Re: What will be the next single name? (67,173) (67,193) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines M from UK and Asia, you both had me on the floor laughing with Infringement and Inferior. And since we're already running out of words starting with "inf-", please indulge/excuse me as I attempt to join in on the fun: Infallible: A self-empowerment anthem. She's used bigger words in the past, so why not? Infighting: Mariah finally addresses the Idol drama through song. Inflection: A song utilizing Mariah's attempt at rapping on Prisoner, her faux-Jamaican patois on Side Effects, her faux English accent, and most importantly, her prank call stereotypical New Yorker impression. Yes, all in one song. Inflation: Can either be Mariah's go at an economically-conscious song or an account of what happened to her own ego through the years. Informal: Mariah's new anthem inspired by her wardrobe choice at the UN event earlier this year. (Tuesday 11 October 2016; 8:04)

Re: MJB - Thick Of It (67,120) (67,125) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Thick Of It is lovely. It's so fierce yet classy at the same time. Timeless. Again, MJB never fails with delivering songs that pack a genuine relatable emotional punch - that's just her expertise, and I'm humble enough to admit that she bests Mariah in that area most of the time. As much as I would like it to be a hit, it's simply too sophisticated and grown-up for today's musical landscape. Still glad she's back, though. (Sunday 9 October 2016; 12:09)

Bruno Mars - 24K Magic (67,123) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Bruno's back (all caps). He's one of those artists I have been wishing for Mariah would collaborate with. His new song 24K Magic picks up right where Uptown Funk left, and in fact sounds like an updated version of it with even sillier lyrics and a more unapologetic party energy. It sounds great. It's synths drop heavy and reminds me slightly of the underrated Didn't Mean To Turn You On. Welcome back, man. (Sunday 9 October 2016; 10:14)

Re: Solange - Wants to work with Mariah (67,035) (67,046) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Wow, thanks for sharing. I really hope this happens. You just know it's gonna be good if it does. (Thursday 6 October 2016; 10:59)

Demi (67,037) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Now we all know by now this girl just has zero clue how or when to keep her opinions to herself. Now she's in hot water once again for shading Taylor Swift, particularly her song Bad Blood and its video, both of which are clearly directed at Katy Perry, practically calling Tay a hypocritical feminist. While she has made a more valid point with that than her misguided Mariah rant which I honestly am having trouble even remembering, in typical Demi cowardice, she has announced that she's decided to take a break from the industry that's "not for [her]". Didn't she announce she was leaving Twitter after the Mariah incident only to return less than 24 hours later? I wonder how long this "break" is gonna take this time. Really, girl, if you're in your 20's and even going sexy still didn't work for you, then you're more than right about the "not for [you]" part. (Thursday 6 October 2016; 4:15)

Re: Jojo (67,028) (67,036) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I was so about to rave about Mad Love as well. Beautiful song from such a criminally underrated performer. Looking forward to her first proper album in 10 years. (Thursday 6 October 2016; 3:29)

Re: Craig David (67,015) (67,024) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Following My Intuition is similar to MIAMTEC in the sense that it is an amalgam of styles that hark back to the artist's best past work. However, while MIAMTEC had fresh cuts such as Meteorite, Make It Look Good and #Beautiful, Craig's most latest release doesn't really have any standouts that are great enough to rank among his best material. That being said, I'm really happy for him as well. Nobody plays with the 2-step garage genre better than he does (if Mariah tried, then that would be interesting). I have been a fan of him since the beginning, but he lost me with Trust Me. His new set isn't as immediate as Born To Do It, not as creative as Slicker Than Your Average, and not as radio-ready as ...The Story Goes, but it's his strongest album since then and is truly comeback-worthy. Kudos to another brilliant artist who has started in the business as a teenager, exploded into the scene with phenomenal success, struggled to maintain that success for a while, only to return triumphant at 35 - yeah, just like Mariah. (Wednesday 5 October 2016; 13:29)

Solange - A Seat At The Table (66,999) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I just listened to Solange's latest release and boy is it glorious. I have always preferred her voice over her sister Beyonce's, mostly because it's less brash and showboat-y (i.e. easier on the ears). You just gotta check it out, guys, while the link's still up. Once the first track hits you, you're gonna be convinced that this should be the new direction Mariah should be trying. The production is very interesting, utilizing and mixing sounds that are intriguing and rarely used in mainstream releases. So while most people are still celebrating Lemonade's imminent Grammy success this early, I'll be here listening to Solange's new outing. (Tuesday 4 October 2016; 12:00)

Re: Mariah's Empire outfit is outrageous (66,985) (66,996) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines It kinda reminds me of Rebecca Romijn/Jennifer Lawrence's bodysuit as Mystique on X-Men. She looks great, although most will describe her get-up as Vegas trophy wife chic with not so subtle hints of hooker. The clip looks better than I expected. Hope she brings it in all her parts in the entire episode. (Tuesday 4 October 2016; 8:55)

Re: Infamous vocals (66,967) (66,973) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Hi. I hope this doesn't come off as defensive. Yes, I actually grew up singing in choirs so I do know what vocal control sounds like. And while I do agree that maybe part of the reason is to not overpower Jussie, it sounds more to me like vocal preservation, which is a good thing. Her performance on this song reminds me of what she did in the verses of Crybaby, although the latter was far more challenging in terms of breath control. Infamous is easier to sing, which will bode well for possible live performances, should there be any. (Monday 3 October 2016; 12:36)

Re: Infamous vocals (66,961) (66,966) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I must admit I have been a bit rash in describing Mariah's vocals on Infamous. Don't get me wrong, I still think her delivery comes across as listless or even bored, but the richness and tone of it is still quite impeccable. I agree that her Vegas residency and the SSF tour has taught her a lot of things about the current state of her voice, especially live. Infamous finally seems like the product of her realizing that her once limitless instrument is not like it used to be. It's a more minimalist approach. I appreciate it now because I momentarily forgot that that was what we have been asking her all along - to make music that suits her current voice (something she wasn't ready to do with MIAMTEC). Infamous may not have been the best material for her to showcase that approach, but ultimately it could be a small (mis)step in the right direction. It may take some time for the public to get used to a more subdued Mariah, but a song can still be a Mariah track even without the money notes and whistles embellished everywhere. (Monday 3 October 2016; 9:55)

Wendy defends Mariah (66,870) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines So Wendy defended Mariah against Miley's hypocritical rant, saying something like, "you don't talk about 'The Voice' like that" and "Mariah can sing you under the table", and even compared the much, much, much lesser MC to a "carnival act". Well Wendy, thank you, I guess? Nothing's shadier than inconsistency. (Friday 30 September 2016; 8:52)

Infamous (66,867) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Out of respect for the fact that it's been Mariah's first release in over a year, I decided to give Infamous another shot. Now, I can actually make out the verses and the chorus save for that terrible bridge, but not after listening to it first for at least 5 times an hour over the past half-day. I've come to appreciate Mariah sticking to her mid-range, although I feel she might have restrained herself just a tad too much. That being said, at least her voice wasn't as processed or strained as it was on Infinity. But the heft and tone of it, though sounding a bit lazy, is just undeniable. The production is generically dated, and the beat is overly familiar. It's a low key moment, and I hope this is not an indication of her upcoming material. If I'm being optimistic, I'd like to consider this the "U Make Me Wanna" to herald her new comeback. (Friday 30 September 2016; 6:11)

Re: Infamous (66,855) (66,863) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines True. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting for a different result. No one was exactly surprised when Infamous sounded like the same ground that has been trampled on over and over since her comeback. (Friday 30 September 2016; 3:00)

Infamous (66,813) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines This song may very well live up to its title. Mariah sounds tired and disinterested. Jussie is Jussie, although he manages to be somewhat tolerable for the most part. All sounds meh until apparently some T-Pain impersonator goes all out on the bridge. The chorus wouldn't even pass as a verse for any song in any of Mariah's earlier albums. I always thought Terrence had a questionable ear for what sounds good, but boy does this validate it. This definitely does not me feel like I'm hearing Mariah for the first time. If I wanted that then I'd just listen to Butterfly over and over again. This is not horrendous, but it is just so weak. I'd be floored if this weirdly turned out to be successful. (Thursday 29 September 2016; 12:04)

Re: "Looking In" by a Filipino lamb (66,782) (66,804) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Pinoy lambs are very active. They schedule get-togethers (translation: Mariah karaoke nights) quite regularly and I would honestly join them if I didn't live so far away. This singer I believe calls herself Petals, and evidently, she's really good at what she does. And this is pretty much just a warm-up for her. Makes me so proud to be a lamb and a Filipino one at that. (Thursday 29 September 2016; 7:53)

Miley's comments (66,803) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Truth: her and Demi's comments represent how this generation perceives Mariah Carey to a certain extent. Meanwhile, I'm just gonna sit here and not even bother to bring out the popcorn because this issue is bound to end up like all the other disses that have come before - they won't really matter anyway. I swear, a year from now, I know for sure I won't be even saying, "Hey remember that time when Miley dissed Mariah?" Imma be more like, "Oh yeah, that actually happened. It gave us some laughs." And now here I am barely recalling what Demi even said back then, which was just like two months ago. Exactly. (Thursday 29 September 2016; 7:49)

Re: Seriously Mariah, please forgive Walter Affansieff (66,772) (66,779) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines A lot about Mariah is inconsistent - frustratingly so. However, her stand on loyalty and friendship isn't one of those. We all know by now that once you've wronged her or she's wronged you in one way or another, regardless whose fault is it - you're dead to her. If you wanna get shady, then best believe that she's more game with that more than you even are. But if you're friends with her, she will keep you around, no matter what people say. That explains why Walter isn't around and JD still is. (Wednesday 28 September 2016; 15:42)

Re: Music Box (66,742) (66,758) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines True. I believe it was the song that was deemed too R&B for Music Box. If they had to stick to the 10-song tracklist, it and Everything Fades Away could have replaced Just To Hold You Once Again and All I've Ever Wanted (nothing against those songs, but they're just too similar, and the title track already had that tranquil ballad slot down pat) and would have made Music Box a much more varied, stronger album stylistically. (Wednesday 28 September 2016; 0:15)

Re: Bye Bye (66,706) (66,708) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I also saw single potential in Bye Bye, I just didn't like the time it was released. They were going for a ballad for the second single because the tempo change would make the song more distinguishable and because that formula worked really well for TEOM. But back then it just made better sense to follow TMB up with Migrate, especially since T-Pain was quite big at the time and the ostentatious use of autotune was trendy. She was also coaching at Idol that time and could have promoted it there to a much better impact. There's no telling whether a song will become a hit or not, but that would have been a stronger statement and would have made a bigger impact. Bye Bye would have done better in the fall/winter, as a follow-up to two or three successful preceding singles. (Monday 26 September 2016; 11:08)

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