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Music Box vs Daydream (108,947) by Edward from USA Your level of "yass queen" delusion is impressive, congrats. Mariah is definitely the better overall artist, but neither she nor Celine could touch Whitney when it comes to pure vocal power and resonance. So, before you and your other account keep hyping each other up in your little echo chamber, take several seats. If you're going to reply to a certain post, at least make some sense. (Monday 2 June 2025; 06:28) this is a reply to message 108,945

Music Box vs Daydream (108,945) by Lambi from USA In Asia, during a grand finale of a singing contest, virtually nobody uses any song from Mariah Carey, Music Box or Merry Christmas. Like when others are singing Whitney's "I Will Always Love You" or Celine's "Power Of Love". The lambily contestants would will their artillery with "Through The Rain", "Can't Take That Away", "Forever", "Never Too Far", "Butterfly" or "My All" and majority of the time, the lambs would take home the grand prize. Probably because Mariah just wrote it with higher difficulty level. Those are her best vocal performances. Once again, the market of singers have spoken, you're objectively wrong. Whitney is also the one that has to level up and match Mariah by the way, not the other way around. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 23:16)

Music Box vs Daydream (108,933) by Edward from USA Lyrically, I prefer Daydream, but vocally, Music Box reigns supreme in my book. While her voice on Daydream was like pure butter, smooth, nuanced, and mature, on Music Box, it was fuller, more powerful and with a richness difficult to match. Mariah Carey, Music Box, and Merry Christmas are the only albums where Mariah came closest to matching Whitney’s level of resonance and vocal power. Daydream still featured incredible vocals, strong, expressive, and technically refined, but it leaned more into buttery tone and artistic subtlety rather than sheer vocal force. As an overall body of work, Daydream was more mature and creatively sophisticated than Music Box, but vocally, Music Box was a powerhouse. As much as I love myself some Music Box, Daydream is the better album in my humble opinion. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 02:10)

Nasty, nasty comment (108,927) by Edward from USA If you're going to be a "Yass Queen", at least own it with pride. Facts don't care about your feelings, they remain facts, whether you like them or not. And clearly, for some of you, the truth is like kryptonite. It's well documented that Mariah Carey indulged in heavy drinking, especially around the time leading up to the release of Butterfly. Her voice was never quite the same afterward. She's been drunk in public many times, so it's not like she had a secret. While it may not have been his place to speak on it, even her brother mentioned that she was drinking while on her bipolar meds. Eminem, in his track The Warning, didn't hold back either, outright calling her an alcoholic. Say what you want, but the receipts have been there for a long time. And as much as I love Mariah, with the state of her voice today, she wouldn't even make it to audition in front of the judges on American Idol. Her voice is completely shot. But of course, in La La Land, she's still "slaying". Reality, however, paints a very different picture. (Saturday 31 May 2025; 17:22) this is a reply to message 108,916

Nasty, nasty comment (108,916) by David from USA "2. Alcohol is known as one of the absolute worst things for a singing voice. Mariah's voice being damaged beyond repair (to the point that a number of us unprofessionals on this board can probably sing Hero better than she can and with no lipping) suggests she has indulged too much in this vice." Another fan disparaging and mocking Mariah with one of the most offensive comments I've seen yet (the part in parentheses). I feel sorry for you, buddy - you and all the lambs on here who wile away your hours hurting the woman who profess to love must have very sad, very unhappy to have to act out in this way. (Saturday 31 May 2025; 05:16)

Eternal 12 (108,890) by Edward from USA I agree. I think Mariah had a subtle nose job around the Daydream era, after that, it’s hard to tell because she contours her nose a lot. Aside from several minor touch-ups here an there, a great dose a Botox, some cheek fillers, the occasional honey facial, and her freezer chamber routine, I doubt she's had anything major done. I remember when people swore she’d had multiple boob jobs, only for it to turn out she was just rocking some serious push-up bras. My sister swears by those too, she buys them every ten years, but her husband says they feel hard as rocks, I don't know what that means. Anyway, I’m getting cheese fries. (Thursday 29 May 2025; 12:52) this is a reply to message 108,888

Eternal 12 (108,888) by Jamie from UK She's definitely had a few nose jobs which has altered her face from what it was, I preferred it before. It wasn't even big before now it's too small. I've had a couple of nose jobs so I'm not against surgery but a tweak that she had during Daydream was all that was needed for Mariah, now it's far too small. If you search Mariah nose before and after you can see the huge changes over the years. The tip had got progressively smaller. I was always under the impression as a singer you should never have a nose job, but a lot do. Could this be why her voice changed during Daydream the same time her nose did. I think she kept that first nose job until Glitter then from there you can notice even more changes. (Thursday 29 May 2025; 01:44)

Eternal 12 (108,886) by Edward from USA Botox can render your face expressionless too. Unless you want to Cher your face up, there are new cosmetic procedures that take years of your face while still looking natural. I think Mariah's had minor procedures through the years, but nothing so dramatic though. (Wednesday 28 May 2025; 16:42) this is a reply to message 108,884

Eternal 12 (108,884) by TJ from Norway I don't have any evidence on the case, but hasn't some fans here written about her lack of facial expressions and it (surgery) might a reason for it? I don't know. There has been times during her career that I have watched her on tv shows, and I have been thinking that her face looks different since last time I watched her perform. She's 56 this year, has tons of money and work in an industry where it's sadly "normal" to fix things. Btw: 1 day, 14 hours and 39 minutes left before she release TEOM20. (Wednesday 28 May 2025; 09:21)

One Heart, One Voice (108,868) by Edward from USA I've always thought Walter was the guy on "Whenever You Call". Bobby A, please don't tell me he's not the guy on "The Beautiful Ones". If he isn't, I'll be totally devastated. I think I need help. Help me. Is that the police? Whitney said loud and clear that crack was wack, just in case. (Monday 26 May 2025; 17:18) this is a reply to message 108,867

One Heart, One Voice (108,867) by Bobby A from United States Edward, that was Mystikal and Master P. Walter A is not singer nor a rapper. Lol. He is only a producer, arranger, and songwriter. Are you still trying to recover from her Aussie interview? One Heart One Voice is just Barbara [sic], Mariah, and Ariana. MC described their collaboration on X as grandoise. (Monday 26 May 2025; 14:43)

One Heart, One Voice (108,866) by Edward from USA TJ, you're supposed to be my friend. I'm not talking to you for the rest of week. (Monday 26 May 2025; 13:27) this is a reply to message 108,864

One Heart, One Voice (108,864) by TJ from Norway Hahaha. (Monday 26 May 2025; 12:18)

One Heart, One Voice (108,865) by Edward from USA I thought he did sing. Now I'm confused. I though he was the rapper on "Did I Do That". Who is she singing "One Heart, One Voice" with then? (Monday 26 May 2025; 13:24) this is a reply to message 108,863

One Heart, One Voice (108,863) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I don't think Walter sings, so I have no idea if their voices blend in together well. (Monday 26 May 2025; 09:49)

One Heart, One Voice (108,862) by Edward from USA "One Heart, One Voice" will be released on June 27. What do guys think it will be like? Could Walter and Mariah bring their magic back with a decent well written song? Will their voices blend in together well? Thoughts. (Monday 26 May 2025; 03:37)

Obviously medicated (108,847) by Edward from USA The difference is, you're just a mere mortal like the rest of us. Mariah has access to all kinds of resources that most people don't, especially when something isn't working the way it should. But what she really seems to be missing is a team of people who genuinely care, people who aren't afraid to be honest with her and help her see what might not be obvious to her, even if that means encouraging her to talk to her doctor. She's been coming off as being heavily sedated for over a year now, so I don't think this has anything to do with Pat or her sister's passing. If she still had people like Benny Medina or Cindi Burger around, I don't think we'd be having this conversation. I remember when Cindi literally snatched the mike off her hand when she was going on a weird tangent before her breakdown. That's the kind of care and boldness she needs, people who love her more than they love their paycheck. People who won't hold back out of fear of being fired. She deserves to be surrounded by folks who will protect her, even if that means telling her something she doesn't want to hear. (Friday 23 May 2025; 20:58) this is a reply to message 108,845

Obviously medicated (108,845) by Carlos from Brazil I think it's really safe to say that she is using medication. I used to take some anti depression remedies and it really kinda "takes your soul out". It's necessary for the case, in terms of "you need it to get better" to a certain point and then maybe reduce or get rid of it when you get well but it really lets you on a deplorable state. You just go through life and the emotions like it's nothing. Mariah's last answer to the reporter when asked about what a popstar like Katy has to do when you get hate or something really tells it all. She said "don't pay attention and move on". I think she hasn't really stopped and thought about her situation: her voice, the lost of her family. It's like she just thinks "let's move on" and then she just goes through life. (Friday 23 May 2025; 15:53)

Article: Mariah Carey confuses fans with "bizarre" interview (108,842) by Edward from USA This was exactly my fear. But then again, the interview was phenomenal, kangaroos and all. (Friday 23 May 2025; 13:36)

Show some humanity (108,839) by Edward from USA Exactly, it's like they want to tour the woman to death. Tanaka seemed to genuinely care, he always came across as being protective of her. (Friday 23 May 2025; 12:57) this is a reply to message 108,836

Show some humanity (108,836) by BFF from United States Mariah comes across as absolutely exhausted - physically, emotionally, psychologically - in the interviews and on stage. I wonder sometimes if she just feels creatively stifled on the writing and recording side of things and maybe opts to do the tours instead because she's afraid of disappointing the fans. Or maybe she's overspending and knows that touring is the only way to keep the lifestyle she is used to? It also cannot be easy to cope with the end of her relationship with Bryan and the loss of her mom and sister within the same relative time frame. She also has a lot of people on payroll, and they have a vested interest in telling her "Yes, keep going" rather than "You need to stop and take care of yourself." She definitely doesn't seem physically, emotionally or psychologically well right now. But she's obviously committed to more shows for the Mimi anniversary, and then there will, of course, be the annual holiday shows before long. (Friday 23 May 2025; 12:29)

Show some humanity (108,838) by Edward from USA That's what some here don't get, our concerns come from a place of love. I don't want people to look at her like that and then shred her to pieces. We're her fans and want the best for her. She definitely deserves better friends, a better team. We as fans can only watch and hope for the best. (Friday 23 May 2025; 12:45) this is a reply to message 108,833

Show some humanity (108,833) by Jamie from UK We're not talking about how she wants to live, we're talking about her health decline and how as someone who's loved her for a long time are upset to see her like this. It is allowed, it's not hate, it's love for someone. (Friday 23 May 2025; 09:03)

The return of the voice (108,826) by Edward from USA I'm not mad at Mariah. I'm mad at the people behind the sessions, those who probably could give her honest feedback, but conveniently go with the flow instead. Michael also surrounded himself with sycophants and leeches who clap until the show was no more. You might like the sessions, but if you can't see there's something very wrong going on, I don't know what to think. (Friday 23 May 2025; 04:20)

Just like the leeches on her payroll (108,819) by Edward from USA I appreciate the effort, but as a longtime fan, I can't help feeling heartbroken. Mariah deserves so much more respect, more care, more truth. It pains me to see people blindly cheering her on without regard for her artistry or legacy. I'm talking about the ass kissers, the "yass queens" who clap for anything without thinking twice. This verse is for you, as if Mariah were singing directly to you: "So many I considered Closest to me Turned on a dime and sold me Out dutifully Although that knife was chipping Away at me They turned their eyes away and Went home to sleep" In the end, that's exactly what you "yass queens" will do. When the damage is done and her legacy lies in ruins, you'll simply turn your pretty eyes away, just like the others, and go home to sleep. (Thursday 22 May 2025; 17:38)

She possibly had a stroke (108,816) by Edward from USA It really breaks my heart to see her like that. What infuriates me though is the fact the sycophants around her don't have the balls to tell her that wasn't acceptable to put online. They're were probably saying: yass queen, you killed it. (Thursday 22 May 2025; 12:49) this is a reply to message 108,815

She possibly had a stroke (108,815) by Jamie from UK Something isn't right. She was slurring her words, and couldn't keep up. It quite upset me to see her like this. (Thursday 22 May 2025; 10:23)

Lol (108,793) by Edward from USA I wouldn't even take a free ticket to one of Mariah's concerts these days, not with how she's been performing over the past few years. I've had the privilege of seeing her several times, and every show was magical. But this current version? No, thank you. What really gets me is that she has every resource at her disposal to take care of her voice and maintain at least a decent level of quality and range, but like you said, she should've taken it seriously a long time ago. Especially when her voice is really all she brings to the stage. To me, it feels like a lack of respect, just standing there, barely moving, showing no emotion and no soul at all. She's become more of a statue than a performer. I'm worried that by the time the booing begins, there won't be any way back for her. (Wednesday 21 May 2025; 02:18) this is a reply to message 108,786

Lol (108,786) by Terna from Nigeria Sounds like you're giving excuses for her. "She's not really a regular singer." Well then she needs to be a regular singer, if regular means being disciplined, getting training all over again, getting a voice coach that understands her situation (and preferably also a voice therapist in tow) and knows exactly what to do and how to go about it, having some form of a routine mapped out for her and seeing where it goes, because having this attitude and being a half assed singer without knowing the tricks of the trade is what put her in this problem to begin with. It is quite sad to see how much singing ability she has lost, literally everything. And then she keeps touring (with which voice exactly?). D'you know how grueling touring is on a normal voice that doesn't have nodules, talk less of one like hers that does - the reason why every time she toured it affected her voice negatively. For someone who's shows are all about the voice, she sure shouldn't be giving any performances on any stage whatsoever with how shot her voice is currently (call it as it is, we can all hear it). Standing there giving absolutely nothing on stage and thinking the audience would not notice? I am a true fan/Lamb or whatever you wanna call it, and Mariah has been getting on my nerves lately, I scroll right past any posts about her concerts, because I already know what to expect. How much more those who paid money to see her in person. She will soon be booed off that stage, then maybe finally jolt back to reality and seek professional help. (Tuesday 20 May 2025; 16:56)

Article: Mariah Carey is set to announce Australian tour (108,787) by Edward from USA She had stated before that touring helped her voice get in shape. I guess nowadays tourring helps her preserve it, if you know what I mean. (Tuesday 20 May 2025; 17:07) this is a reply to message 108,784

Article: Mariah Carey is set to announce Australian tour (108,784) by Jamie from UK She's touring a hell of a lot. Does she really need the money that bad? Time to strip back Mimi. (Tuesday 20 May 2025; 14:12)

Just for laughs (108,780) by Edward from USA My reaction would be simple, sweet and yass queen deterrent: WTF. I can't, induce me right back. (Tuesday 20 May 2025; 05:22) this is a reply to message 108,771

Just for laughs (108,771) by Jamie from UK Ok so it's 1994 Music Box is on top of the charts. Mariah is everywhere, America's sweetheart. She can do no wrong and you love everything she does. Then [you're] involved in an accident which puts you in a coma until2017. The last video you saw before your accident was Anytime You Need A Friend. When you awake, I Don't video is playing on the hospital TV. What is your reaction? Answers on a postcard. (Monday 19 May 2025; 19:56)

Biopic (108,774) by Edward from USA I agree with you. It's very disrespectful posting an incomplete list. That list should be longer. (Monday 19 May 2025; 22:38) this is a reply to message 108,767

Biopic (108,767) by Zachariah from Croatia This is so disrespectful. (Monday 19 May 2025; 09:01)

Biopic (108,762) by Edward from USA I have to disagree. Going back in the fridge after Christmas has stopped her ageing process. She's the new Cher, even if she has to go on stage, sit on a throne chair, pop her CDs in and waves herself through her concerts like the true diva she is. Even her "dahlings" and "do you like the ensemble?" will be lipped because it would prevent wrinkles around her mouth. Lee Daniels forced overhead lighting on her during the filming of "Precious" and she ended up with a mustache. I personally use it when I want to grow my beard. She knows what she's doing. (Sunday 18 May 2025; 16:58) this is a reply to message 108,761

Biopic (108,761) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes and it's ridiculous "avoiding wrinkles". There is no avoiding with nature. A healthy lifestyle is good, luck with the genes and that's it. And people who age relaxed are the best. They have the best charisma. To be fit and healthy (as good as it's possible) should be the goal. (Sunday 18 May 2025; 15:08)

Biopic (108,747) by Edward from USA It all makes perfect sense the way you explained it. She barely moves and keeps a straight face because clearly, she got Botox even in her knees too, on top of the fact that she's on the early stages of her defrosting phase, so moving would be very painful and cracky. And of course, since Glitter was such a traumatic event, she’s been taking a nice, honey IV like running seven year stroll toward this biopic. I'm about to cry. It's like I just had a big fat epiphany. How did I not see this sooner when it was right there in my face? Maybe the overhead lighting in my head, but now: I can see, I can see. Now I finally understand, she’s been writing one song per year since 2018, so by 2030, we’ll have a full 12-track album just in time for her retirement party. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 15:12) this is a reply to message 108,746

Biopic (108,746) by Lambi from USA Mariah's probably been heavily involved in her biopic. She's posted pictures with Lee Daniels. It's coming out some time soon. With her barely trying to be convincing when she lip syncs - it's quite obvious. She just doesn't want wrinkles to develop faster. At 56, aging has caught up with her. She's doing everything in her power to slow it down. Mariah is all about how she looks. I mean she quite literally didn't care if she was being given a tribute by Moni and Tori, it was bad lighting when Mariah was in the frame. And she will not hesitate to show her dismay. All lambs should accept that this is just who Mariah is. This is just how a beauty queen ages. She's touring and showing up and takes the time to pre-record. Nobody can say she didn't maximize her time. Musicians usually retire from performing by their 60's. We are four years away from that. So just enjoy what ever she can scramble to offer at this point. She literally devoted her whole entire life to music. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 05:24)

New Mariah album (108,742) by Edward from USA Mariah could bundle her albums with concert ticket sales, it is a common practice. She could also release music digitally only, but she's alienated her fans over the years by not staying consistently engaged. As a result, many have left the fandom. No one expects her to sell millions of albums anymore, even today's top artists rarely do. Nowadays, an album can hit number one with relatively low sales compared to past eras. Releasing an album every two to three years could have kept her core fanbase more connected and loyal. (Thursday 15 May 2025; 23:46) this is a reply to message 108,730

New Mariah album (108,730) by Bobby A from United States I didn't read or hear it anywhere. I guess not one media outlet or the world is asking MC where is MC16. Sometimes I want too much to happen for MC that I know is not the case or will never happen. (Wednesday 14 May 2025; 22:15)

Deeply concerned (108,735) by Edward from USA "I know her kids are really young but they're probably the only ones who truly care about her." It's sad, but I completely agree with you. I wouldn't mind if she never sang or toured again, as long as she's healthy and present for her children, that's what truly matters. They clearly share a deep bond, and at this stage in their lives, they still need her more than anything. I really admire her job as a mother, not trying to mold them into copies of herself. She's let them be their own people, and that says a lot about the kind of mother she is. (Thursday 15 May 2025; 03:13) this is a reply to message 108,729

Deeply concerned (108,729) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I was wondering the other day why is Mariah still touring when she clearly doesn't want to. Is it a financial reason? Is it a contractual obligation? If it's financial I wonder why then she keeps adding to her expenses by renting out really expensive houses when she has her amazing penthouse and I'm sure other properties she owns. Also it must not be cheap always having her glam team around with all these tours. I really hope she's doing good and if not I hope someone is honest with her about it. I know her kids are really young but they're probably the only ones who truly care about her. Mariah didn't need gimmicks or choreography to be a strong stage presence. All she needed was a mic stand and her voice with a spotlight on her and she'd be mesmerizing but she just seems to disengaged and not feeling it nowadays. It's sad. After all the hard work she's done in her career I would hope she's at a comfortable position now where she doesn't have to work if she doesn't want to. (Wednesday 14 May 2025; 19:00)

Born this Mimi (108,727) by Edward from USA Did you really think that when the label decided to list her birth year as 1970 that Patricia, her own mother, wouldn't be one of the first people briefed on it? I don't think Mariah randomly came up with that on her own, but she had to go with the program. At the time, it was common practice to round down or adjust the ages of female artists for marketability. It happened with Mariah, with Madonna, with J.Lo, and many others. But at this point, most people don't care anymore. There's one irrefutable piece of evidence that no interview, driver's license, or altered birth certificate can contradict: Mariah's birth announcement in her hometown newspaper, The Long Islander. It was published on April 10, 1969, exactly one week after her birth, and it reads: "March 27 - Mariah, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Carey, Huntington." This notice is documented in the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, on page 15 of the paper. If Mariah had been born in 1970, that announcement wouldn't have appeared in print in April 1969. It's a clear, verifiable fact. Back then, you could say whatever and people would just go with it. But once the internet came around, stuff like that became a lot harder to hide. And now? Mariah doesn't even seem to care. Articles say she's 56 this year and 55 the year before, and she's not out here correcting anyone. (Wednesday 14 May 2025; 16:57) this is a reply to message 108,726

Born this Mimi (108,726) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain But Patricia said she was born in 1970. (Wednesday 14 May 2025; 16:17)

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