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About MusicfanJ from Germany: I'm a fan of Mariah since Daydream came out.

Happy birthday Mariah (106,045) by MusicfanJ from Germany Happy birthday Mariah. I hope you have a wonderful day. I wish you the best, a lot of luck and especially health. I wish you a sunny day. Cheers to the one and only Mariah. (Wednesday 27 March 2024; 11:59)

Quick question (106,022) by MusicfanJ from Germany Cool question. I would also choose B. Mariah and Celine were really the ballad queens of the 90ies. Together they would have been a duo that caused music news for sure. (Saturday 23 March 2024; 13:36) this is a reply to message 106,020

Quick question (106,020) by Norman from USA This is just for fun, okay? I was wondering what you guys thought would be the bigger pop culture moment: a) Mariah and Madonna having live on-camera moment together. (doesn't have to be a duet. It could be something like Whitney and Mimi did as presenters, or a PSA, or cameo in the other person's video.) Or b) Mariah and Celine doing something similar. I only mean it as a Zeitgeist moment to move the needle. It's not about liking or disliking anyone or whatever they do. Simply in terms of a moment. Thoughts? (Friday 22 March 2024; 23:31)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (106,001) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love Kool and the Gang. Just listening to "Too hot" right now. So relaxing with the sax. Mariah and the wonderful group should be both in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fingers crossed for Mariah of course. (Sunday 17 March 2024; 16:05) this is a reply to message 106,000

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (106,000) by Victoria from USA Kool and the Gang are just 1000 votes behind Mariah. Keep voting people. (Sunday 17 March 2024; 09:25)

Music right now (105,989) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely I can't stand the music scene right now. No real singers, at best some entertainers out there with minimal talent or none at all. When I think of the 90ies, we had everything. There were real artists in almost every music genre. Even songs I didn't like back then are great compared to nowadays "charts". When I was a kid/teen I wateched MTV every day. It was so cool. I loved the US charts. I always remeber 93, Cheryl Crow with "All I wanna do", Michael Jackson and of course Mariah with "Without you". It was the best. Later I discovered AFN on the radio and became an RNB fan. I recorded all the hot music on my cassettes. With Toni Braxton, Usher, Next, TLC, Boyz II Men, Sisco, Whitney, En Vogue, Kelis, Babyface and of course many more. I also remember a day where they only played Aretha Franklin. That was music. Power voices, a beat, a groove, a real melody. The music scene right now is dead for me. Adele is the last talent for me too. And I enjoyed Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars. Right now I listen a lot to cinema music, good old soul, jazz and MB30 and the rarities from "our" lovely MC. (Friday 15 March 2024; 13:09) this is a reply to message 105,977

Music right now (105,977) by jaker20 from US There's little true talent out there too now. The last one for me was Adele, who is no longer a major player. I'm sad that her career might be cut short, because she didn't take care of her voice. But now we're in a Barbie moment. You just have to look the part and make a few bland music, and the public will eat it. (Thursday 14 March 2024; 18:11)

Article: Shocking secret about Mariah Carey iconic cover (105,979) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I have an inner cinema while reading the article. Mariah Scissorhands. Lol. (Thursday 14 March 2024; 20:07) this is a reply to message 105,974

Article: Shocking secret about Mariah Carey iconic cover (105,974) by Libra Lamb from USA Why does this not surprise me? Mimi will always do Mimi. (Thursday 14 March 2024; 06:20)

Layout is epic (105,935) by MusicfanJ from Germany It looks super cool and fresh. I like it very much. (Sunday 10 March 2024; 14:01) this is a reply to message 105,909

Layout is epic (105,909) by Zachariah from Croatia I love it. Thank you. (Friday 8 March 2024; 19:37)

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,899) by MusicfanJ from Germany How I love Mariah on the "First vision". So sweet. For me she was the ultimate American girl. So cool and beautiful. How can someone be so beautiful and sing like in her debut. It's almost too much. She has everything and is really blessed. I just miss a more natural MC. I also do believe inside she's the same. (Friday 8 March 2024; 12:42) this is a reply to message 105,893

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,893) by Scott from USA Randomly I watched "The First Vision" again last night. Let's just talk about how good that was. Her talking about herself was the highlight. I followed it up by watching a recent interview with Jennifer Hudson. Was interesting to see the contrast (and how stiff she seemed recently) but also that in the recent interview she spoke about the same reference point of pointing out when her mom hit the wrong notes. Old Mariah is still in there but wow has she changed. (Thursday 7 March 2024; 23:04)

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,889) by MusicfanJ from Germany Thanks for the info. That means I will play Music Box 30 endlessly this year plus her outstanding music catalogue. "Vision of love" is still the best anyway. I will never get tired of this song. The part with the sweet destiny, and is what all that you turned out to be. What a debut single. Unmatched until this day. (Thursday 7 March 2024; 18:04) this is a reply to message 105,884

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,884) by T from USA Mariah will headline two festivals this summer, she'll do Vegas in the spring and then a massive Christmas tour starting in November. That's the extent of it this year guys. That's all I can say. (Thursday 7 March 2024; 01:04)

Top of the Pops (pun intended) (105,866) by MusicfanJ from Germany Mariah had many pop moments. The original "Fantasy" is a perfect pop song. One of the best. "Heartbreaker" is also a pop song. "Almost home" is pure pop music. "Against all odds", I love her cover. "I want to know what love is". There are much more of course. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 14:44) this is a reply to message 105,860

Top of the Pops (pun intended) (105,860) by Matty from Vancouver Canada What are Mariah’s most Pop, ah La Lady Gaga and Britney, moments? Yes, And? remix, Almost Home, where else is MC pure pop? (Monday 4 March 2024; 23:35)

Release (105,865) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, it's a bit confusing to me. I was so excited for the "Butterfly lounge". So nothing new except the remix after all the "projects". (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 11:05) this is a reply to message 105,864

Release (105,864) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC is keeping the Lambs hanging on all of these sayings and with shows here and there. She said the following: 1A. I am working with a lot of young producers. 2021 1B. I am working on multiple projects. 2021 2. I hope to release the Butterfly Lounge. 2022 3. I am working on something the Lambily have been asking me for. 2022 4. I have about 10 songs completed with my writing partner. I said to him that I guess we are working on an album. 2023 5. I still have some more songs to record. 2023 (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 10:35)

Breakdown (live in Perth - footage) (105,851) by MusicfanJ from Germany Mariah the sex-bomb. I have the Tom Jones song on my mind. Tommy M. must have been shocked back then. Lol I love "Breakdown" with the best rap parts ever. Her outfit really reminds me of Caberat / Liza Minelli. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 18:29) this is a reply to message 105,846

Breakdown (live in Perth - footage) (105,846) by Billy from Greece Here's a little something for you. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 06:36)

Daydream is now Mariah's biggest album (105,832) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's so deserved. I love everything about Daydream. I became a fan because of Daydream. When I heard "Fantasy" on the radio back then I was enchanted. I bought the album and I still remember the day. I was so happy, I still have the original cassette. "Always be my baby", "One Sweet Day", "Open Arms", "Forever", " Melt away", "Long Ago", "Underneath the stars", "Daydream Interlude" and the incredible "Looking in". Isn't it unbelievable? For me it is and always will be the ultimate Mariah album. It is the perfect mix of Pop and RnB. That album caused Mariah mania. Daydream is deep in my heart. (Friday 1 March 2024; 20:34) this is a reply to message 105,817

Daydream is now Mariah's biggest album (105,817) by jaker20 from US Surpassing Music Box. Isn't that incredible? Time really is the true test of everything. Mariah has always referred to Music Box whenever she's talking about a time to massive success and sales peaks, but never about Daydream. Listening to whole Daydream album, it really sounds so fresh and it flows perfectly from one song to another. Fantasy alone is one of the most perfect pop songs ever made. It's so timeless. (Thursday 29 February 2024; 17:25)

Controversial (105,801) by MusicfanJ from Germany "She should be studied in Music School, I believe some already have." So true. Here's a little story. In the late 90ies I brought cd's of Mariah to my music teacher. He was a young and very nice teacher. It ended up that we as a school class were listening to "Hero" and "Everything fades away". Can you imagine how cool that was? My teacher loved Mariah's voice. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 20:02) this is a reply to message 105,797

Controversial (105,797) by Libra Lamb from USA I think her confidence would be much higher and thus likely to release music more often, do more live performances and be in the spotlight a lot more. It's a shame we have to go so long without hearing new music but we'll always have her extensive catalogue and nobody will take that away or forget her. She should be studied in Music School, I believe some already have. The Mariah Carey course has a nice ring to it. She's unique in a lot of ways, always imitated but never duplicated. My all time favorite artist. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 18:25)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,748) by MusicfanJ from Germany I heard it too, that because of J.D. "We belong together" is sung in full-voice. It was more than a good decision. Thank you J.D. People who only say yes to everything aren't helpful. Plus yes-man are often people who are not nice at all, only a façade to get what they want. Oh yes, Celine Dion was clever to listen to the advise with "My heart will go on". I remember 97 as it was yesterday. I was a teen and I loved "My heart will go on". I still have the single and soundtrack cd. Lol. I went to the Titanic movie two times with friends. What a wonderful time that was. The carefree 90ies. I miss them. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 14:43) this is a reply to message 105,733

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,733) by Stacey from USA Rumor has it MC wanted to sing WBT with whisper vocals and JD insisted on full voice vocals. Can you imagine that song as a whisper track? Perish the thought. Yikes. MC is a masterpiece. But like all of us isn't perfect. Even the greatest basketball player, Michael Jordan, said all the shots he missed made him better. I mean, the guy was cut from his high school basketball team. I'll always advocate MC keep realists on her team, people not afraid to say no to Mariah. Shoot, Celine didn't want to sing My Heart Will Go On and ultimately gave in and did it. Good decision, don't ya think? (Saturday 24 February 2024; 23:23)

Taryn Murphy / Make it go away (105,695) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love this song since I first heard it on the "Wise Girls" movie. I always thought it would suit Mariah too. I wish there was a version sung by MC. Some parts of it reminds me a bit of Mariah. (Friday 23 February 2024; 19:38)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,694) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's really a dumb argument. I'm not good at cooking for example lol, but I appreciate and recognize a good meal, a good cook and restaurant. I'm not a movie director, but I'm a cineast. By the way I have knowledge of music, my grand-dad was an opera singer. He sang the Caruso songs and other classics. But if someone thinks the rapper Latto and Ariana Grande are wonderful than it's fine. We all have our different tastes. That's good, what a boring world it would be if we had all the same. Nowadays it's trendy to only allow the own opinion. Intolerant and boring. (Friday 23 February 2024; 18:20) this is a reply to message 105,688

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,688) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "None of you can or will ever be able to sing. Therefore you know nothing about the subject." So must be able to song to appreciate music. Or must be able to paint to appreciate art. What a dumb argument. (Friday 23 February 2024; 16:11)

This is what we asked for (105,661) by MusicfanJ from Germany Of course it's not about what I want. I just meant not every fan was hoping for this remix. If you enjoy it, fantastic. With the chart-driven thing, I don't get it. Because Mariah broke allready every record. Why not release the inner soul-artist she's in my eyes too. (Thursday 22 February 2024; 11:06) this is a reply to message 105,647

This is what we asked for (105,647) by T from USA Sometimes it's not about what you want. Mariah isn't a puppet that you can control the strings to. If you don't understand what a Top 10 hit on Billboard would mean for Mariah then you really don't know Mariah. Because she's always chosen hits and charts above anything else. I believe deep down inside she's a real musician, a soul artist, but she's very much driven by success. It's the American way. If you want more Mariah you have to give her incentive. Stream and buy. (Wednesday 21 February 2024; 17:45)

This is what we asked for (105,645) by MusicfanJ from Germany I've never asked or wanted a song or remix with Ariana. I don't like the music from Miss Grande. The same with Cardi B. (even worse). I want real musicians like Jazz/Blues and Soul singers or a band with real instruments. People like James Poyser are also a win. Trends will come and go, but quality music will stay forever. I enjoy the song "Portrait" again lately, I almost get some Stevie Wonder vibes from a part of the melody. Mariah's "You and I" version is heavenly. That's my kind of music. (Wednesday 21 February 2024; 16:37) this is a reply to message 105,641

This is what we asked for (105,641) by T from USA I remember coming to this board for years with people asking for an up tempo Mariah pop song with big vocals. Even Max Martin produced. Some even suggested the impossible, that she's on a track with Ariana Grande. Now we have exactly what everyone has asked for and the success it could find going into the top 10 would be huge. Streaming is easy. Buying is too but this is the day to do it. I've made it easy with two links for us here. Ariana's website and Amazon's new release page. (Wednesday 21 February 2024; 13:47)

General public or bad decisions (105,618) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great post Jamie. I love considerations. I think it's a bit of all things you mentioned, her "music change" during Butterfly, the Glitter debacle with the public breakdown and later some wrong decisions by the management and Mariah (if she was involved in album single choices, I don't know). As you said Mariah could do no wrong in the 90ies. She was like a music princess, loved by almost everyone and even people who didn't like her style of singing only had respect for her. I think what really caused damage was the image after 2001. Friends often told me back than "what's going on with Mariah, her dressing, behavior etc." They also didn't understand her humour and diva antics. A lot of people still don't get it. I always tell them, she's just playing a role like an actress. It's more for fun and a little self-protection. (Tuesday 20 February 2024; 20:18) this is a reply to message 105,612

General public or bad decisions (105,612) by Jamie from UK I'm sat here and a thought came into my head regarding Mariah and her career. For the majority of the 1990's Mariah could do no wrong, she was America's sweetheart and had countless number one songs and albums. People took her into their hearts and adored her. From 1997 she made what some call a drastic change in musical direction and lost some of her core fanbase as a result. However she continued to have number one songs and albums even through a difficult time with Sony and Tommy Mottola. Why was it then that during her most difficult time in her life in 2001 did people turn their backs on her? Surely someone who they had grown to love had spent so long adoring her and buying her music would want to support her during this difficult time. Glitter and Charmbracelet failed to sell anywhere near what she would normally sell. My point is, is it the general public who turn on an artist so quickly, is it the music industry and media that set current trends what is a hit and what the people want or is it bad decisions made by Mariah the artist. For me it's just difficult to understand how such a quick switch in popularity can happen with someone who was literally a force of nature at one point. Firstly I don't think the whole Glitter film helped her persona one bit, 9/11 didn't help but the film just wasn't good enough 9/11 or not. The album or soundtrack is great but in hindsight should it have been left on the shelf once the film tanked to help control the damage from the film and save her also having a music flop too which was unheard of at the time. Would her next album then have been more well received by the public. For me I like Charmbracelet but it feels almost like a complete different body of work to the rest of her catalogue (present and past included) the whole vibe is just different. Were bad decisions made by Mariah creatively should she have come back with an upbeat track ala Fantasy/Honey mode and had less rappers on the album, it would be interesting to see if the Glitter album hadn't been released and she had come back with a stronger album (maybe a combination of Glitter tracks and new ones and called it something else) how her popularity would have been at that time and now. Or had the public already turned their backs on her and changed their view of her as a person. Obviously we had Emancipation but that was very short lived, and since then with the exception of Touch My Body and Christmas she hasn't got anywhere near the popularity she should have had. Do you think the general public just doesn't warm to her anymore, is it Mariah's decisions of music creativity or the way her persona has come across post 2001, or do you think it's the music industry making wrong decisions for her career? We can't change what happens but sometimes it's interesting to put a different spin on how we think things could have gone or been. Would love to hear your views and where you think things went wrong or could have been different for her. (Tuesday 20 February 2024; 17:36)

It just occured to me (105,599) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Like I said, I think Mariah did it just to return a favor, dipped her toes, but didn't completely jump in." That's what I believe too. I'm waiting for a song only by Mariah. I don't want another young "trendy" singer or rapper. Just pure Mariah, no matter if it will be jazz, gospel or rnb. Just Mariah. Is it too much to ask for? I think not. (Tuesday 20 February 2024; 12:40) this is a reply to message 105,590

It just occured to me (105,590) by jaker20 from US From what I am reading, Ariana stans aren't 100% on board with the song itself. If lambs had high expectations for MC, imagine their expectations for Ariana who is supposed to be a more current of an artist and had been gone for a long time. They expect Ariana to give Taylor a run for her money and this is just not it. So that's the whirlwind of negativity that Mariah's hopping into. Not to mention the cheating and homewrecker allegations. Lambs should just enjoy the song and not get involved in that mess lol. It's not yet taking off, but I think it's a good addition to Mariah's remix catalog. Like I said, I think Mariah did it just to return a favor, dipped her toes, but didn't completely jump in. (Tuesday 20 February 2024; 00:20)

Yes, And? lyrics (105,542) by MusicfanJ from Germany Amen Bill. Hundred thumbs up. That's what I tried to say. (Sunday 18 February 2024; 17:15) this is a reply to message 105,539

Yes, And? lyrics (105,539) by Bill from the UK Self-love and empowerment are better found in lyrics like Hero, Through the Rain, My Saving Grace, Fly Like a Bird and so on. It's a shame the woman who wrote lyrics like those found on Outside, Butterfly, My All, Looking In and Petals now sings about riding a D. I'll go back to playing Selfish on repeat all day. (Sunday 18 February 2024; 13:06)

Yes, And? lyrics (105,541) by MusicfanJ from Germany Excatly. I'm 39, and to put the f. word and other cencored words aren't art to me. It cheapens a pop song. The language of today is often vulgar enough. I find it childish and not necessary. It's my right to not like it. If other ones enjoy those lyrics fine. Tastes are different, especially in art. I prefer lyrics like "Butterfly". Poetic, energizing, touching. Honey, My All and Fantasy are great too. And "Touch my body" is just fun with the video hilarius. (Sunday 18 February 2024; 17:11) this is a reply to message 105,535

Yes, And? lyrics (105,535) by Stacey from USA I'm a 46 year old adult who doesn't care for profane-laced lyrics. Spare me the "it's art" argument. It's an old and often overused reason to justify such unnecessary decisions. The song is just fine without it. Why add it? Makes zero sense to me. (Sunday 18 February 2024; 05:14)

Let's get it to number one (105,538) by MusicfanJ from Germany The local radio played Beys "Texas hold em" yesterday. The clean version. The radio presenter was praising the song. I think the song really works for the radio. With "yes and" I'm not so sure. It's interesting to read your thoughts about the airplay for "yes and the remix". Can someone post a (US) chart position for next week? (Sunday 18 February 2024; 10:35) this is a reply to message 105,527

Let's get it to number one (105,527) by Robert-Anthony from United States Radio seems to be passing on the remix. I have checked other major radio stations' "Recently Played" section today and the remix is not being played. They are still playing the original. These radio programmers know if the remix is played what it would mean for MC. I am afraid it is going to be difficult for MC to ever get back to her 90s heyday radio airplay ruled by today's radio dynamic four of Doja Cat (I can't stand her music), Jack Harlow, Sza, and Taylor Swift. (Sunday 18 February 2024; 00:32)

MV snippet (105,509) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, absolutely. Boring and not needed to use such words. I watched the lyric video, what a mess. Who wrote this? Boy put your lipstick on? I'm going to listen to "Nevertheless I'm in love with you". That's classy. (Saturday 17 February 2024; 15:48) this is a reply to message 105,506

MV snippet (105,506) by Bill from the UK With you on the profanity Stacey, absolutely no need for it. It's in so many songs these days. I'm still not completely over Mariah telling me to "get the [censored] out". In other news, here's my play count: Selfish - 400+ Yes And? remix - 1 (Saturday 17 February 2024; 13:31)

Yes, And? (105,478) by MusicfanJ from Germany I had to think of Madonna too. Lol. House and a little En Vogue vibe. Yes, who would have thought? I think the teens will like the remix. I don't feel this song. Maybe mostly because I don't like the music from Ariana in general. I also don't need the f. in lyrics. Luckily I have the MB 30 where the lyrics are wonderful. Plus the remix of "Working hard" which is a hundred times better than this. Just my humble opinion. (Friday 16 February 2024; 12:49) this is a reply to message 105,466

Yes, And? (105,466) by Lee from UK I don't hate the remix but there are three things that surprise me. The first is that this song sounds very much like a Madonna song and I never in a million years thought Mariah would go there. Secondly, why did Mariah not try and blend in with Ariana's vocals (in the same way Brandy did on The Roof), it would have been more pleasing to the ear. Mariah's shouty adlibs could have been better executed and more melodic. Finally, Mariah needs to lay off the auto tune, it's not even subtle. This remix feels rushed and I would be even more surprised if it reached #1. (Friday 16 February 2024; 08:43)

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