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

Change your type (109,239) by MusicfanJ from Germany Lol change your type. Yes, absolutely. That's what I really wish for her in private life. No more "overly agressive" clowns. The dangerous type didn't work out and never will. A handsome, (down-to earth) grown-up man is a better choice. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 12:46) this is a reply to message 109,235

Change your type (109,235) by Bill from the UK What I don't get about the song is that she's seemingly bashing all her ex husbands and boyfriends and relenting about how awful they were, to then go on and say she's looking for somebody who's exactly that type? So she's just accepted a life a doomed romances from this point on then? Maybe go for a different type of guy if the last 20 haven't worked out. But who am I. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 08:22)

Mariah, on fire (109,217) by MusicfanJ from Germany Mariah looked absolutely stunning. The white and golden dress are indeed perfect for the superstar/legend she is. I also liked the award speech. Focussed, clear and quite amusing. Be bossy. If I only saw the pic with the golden dress I would say we have the year 2000 or 2001. (Tuesday 10 June 2025; 16:06) this is a reply to message 109,215

Mariah, on fire (109,215) by Tevin from USA I loved the performance. I give it a 8/10. Personally I wished she threw on some flat shoes and moved more or do a little 2 step, but we'll take what we can get. Wow she looked amazing, and I'm sure Nick and Tanaka [were] kicking themselves after seeing what Mariah looked like while giving her acceptance speech. (Tuesday 10 June 2025; 15:30)

Type immature (109,198) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely, the lyrics are not strong at all compared to Outside, Butterfly, Languishing, Petals, Close My Eyes. I like the song, but the lyrics are a bit too superficial, sponsored or not. I've read Austrian online news yesterday and the people really didn't like the lyrics too. In Germany they were just mentioning Mariah will release a new album. What did the UK and US press say? I also don't get the sponsored thing. Is that necessary? That would kill every creative aspect of an artist. (Monday 9 June 2025; 17:14) this is a reply to message 109,184

Type immature (109,184) by Bill from the UK I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard the brand name dropping is actually sponsored. Not just on this song, but others she has recorded too. And not just Mariah, apparently several artists engage in this. I can see it being true, or else she's just bragging about her financial status. Either way, I wouldn't categorise it as a "strong pen game" song like I would Outside, Butterfly, Languishing, Petals, Close My Eyes etc. (Sunday 8 June 2025; 19:31)

Type Dangerous (109,125) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I like it too after the first listen. It sounds like if old school MC meets new school Mariah. The lyrics are funny, I would have prefered clean lyrics without the "three hatin' a. h. ". I'm sorry, just my opinion. But I like "Type Dangerous" allready more than "GTFO". And I love the "retro beat". The new album will surely have other surprises. (Friday 6 June 2025; 19:34) this is a reply to message 109,118

Type Dangerous (109,118) by Terna from Nigeria A total banger, the beat goes hard with a retro sound that's pure gold. Bragging rights Mariah (Obsessed) is also back, with lyrics like "Diamonds like the songs I wrote." The track shines easily with wit, sass and shade executed unapologetically, and that fast flow is back too. The chorus is sublime and quite brief, but so is the whole track too and this does the trick - replay/social media value. The production, tempo, flow and runtime all feel intentional, slick and current. Solid effort for me. I like it and found myself humming the hook with the very first listen. (Friday 6 June 2025; 16:53)

Confirmed: Mariah is making history (109,116) by MusicfanJ from Germany Wow, really great news. Mr. Jackson and Gamma record company seems to fit perfectly for Mariah. I have good vibes by this news. (Friday 6 June 2025; 16:24) this is a reply to message 109,112

Confirmed: Mariah is making history (109,112) by Tevin from USA Thanks for the info. Guys, she finally has a team and management behind her. (Friday 6 June 2025; 15:26)

Type: Dangerous (109,060) by MusicfanJ from Germany That's good news. I'm so excited for tomorrow. Finally new music. I believe we get a catchy, relaxed pop song. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 19:48) this is a reply to message 109,043

Type: Dangerous (109,043) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok so we have an update haha. Mariah Alerts posted that the snippets released are indeed teaser videos and not the music video. Thank God haha. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 13:30)

MC16 (108,969) by MusicfanJ from Germany Wow, I must admit I didn't expect it after all the projects and time shifting. MC16 is on the way. (Monday 2 June 2025; 19:25) this is a reply to message 108,957

MC16 (108,957) by Jamie from UK Looks like MC16 is on its way? (Monday 2 June 2025; 16:17)

Nasty, nasty comment (108,941) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great post. "I guess we in the Northern Europe drink so much that any American would say we were raging alcoholics." I live in an wine region, we have many wine festivals here (i just went on Friday to one) it's our culture. But yes, who knows what really happened to Mariah's voice? I think it's an combination of everything. "Vision of love" and "If it's over" are one of my favourites. The sound, her voice, the lyrics. Out of this world, pure Mariah magic. She will always be the best, if you look at her 90ies catalogue. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 14:14) this is a reply to message 108,939

Nasty, nasty comment (108,939) by TJ from Norway I don't know if I got your message right, so I wouldn't comment on that one, but some people do have a different sound after some years in the business, and other doesn't. If it is because of alcohol or not, I can't say. I know a few opera singers and they both drink and sing (concerts almost every day) with no problem combining that with drinking. I guess we in the Northern Europe drink so much that any American would say we were raging alcoholics, but still keep singing. Whitney and Dionne Warwick both sounded different from their debut and later in their careers. If that's because of drugs, I don't know. I think Mariah for some years was pushing her voice over a long period of time (1991-1996) and that combined with the whispering voice (really hurt your voice). If you listen to her singing after her debut, her voice was much lover when she sang live than in her recordings. Anyway alcohol or not, we'll never get that sound again. I think I will be playing some Vision of Love today. And maybe some If it's Over. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 11:51)

Nasty, nasty comment (108,940) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love that guy and his authentic reaction in concert. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 13:38) this is a reply to message 108,936

Nasty, nasty comment (108,936) by Bobby A from United States Bill, don't you dare go back into hibernation. I am enjoying you posting again. The newbies weren't around during MC's glory days like most of us. We remember when we were like that handsome guy in the Hero video who was shaking his head in awe of MC's excellent vocal skills and technique at 3:10. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 02:56)

Eternal 12 (108,911) by MusicfanJ from Germany The funny thing is, Pamela Anderson has changed for good and is nowadays very natural (compared to the 90ies) and enjoys the nature. Anyway I'm ready for the grunge too. If there's no new jazz album, I'm open for any genre. Because Mariah can sing every genre. (Friday 30 May 2025; 19:55) this is a reply to message 108,896

Eternal 12 (108,896) by TJ from Norway Cheese fries. How American. Eat carrots and you will reverse the age, darling. I was until this day sure that she had at least one boob job (both left (Dolly) and right (Parton) of course). But nothing dramatic like Pamela in the 90s. Anyway, I don't need new music, but would love some old stuff. Grunge or not. (Thursday 29 May 2025; 23:38)

Eternal 12 (108,878) by MusicfanJ from Germany I hope not. I can't stand the Kardashians. Naturally beauty is the best. I'm always shocked when I see Pricella Presley. You can't tell her age anymore, but there's no mimic, like a mask. I always think that's spooky. And she was auch a beautiful woman, she didn't need it. Women like Andie McDowell, Sigourney Weaver and Helen Mirren are super role models, they look good and natural. (Tuesday 27 May 2025; 19:48) this is a reply to message 108,876

Eternal 12 (108,876) by TJ from Norway Do you guys think Mariah and Chris Jenner have been to the same plastic surgeon? They have some similarities in their faces at the moment. (Tuesday 27 May 2025; 14:42)

Mimi sessions (108,857) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, let's hope for the best. I also liked the sessions, Mariah and just a piano was a nice surprise. (Sunday 25 May 2025; 11:19) this is a reply to message 108,856

Mimi sessions (108,856) by Stacey from USA I liked the Mimi Sessions. I thought she sounded fine. I loved the arrangements. Now, the Aussie interview? That was sad to watch. Like everyone else, I hope for the best. (Saturday 24 May 2025; 20:35)

Mimi sessions (108,854) by MusicfanJ from Germany Beautiful post. I also want a happy vibrant lively Mariah back. Where's the rainbow's end? I also wish Mariah would get a new team behind her, people who know business but also care for her as a human being and not just for money and fame. Real friends and people who do care are more important than all the money in the world and fake snakes who say yes to everything. (Saturday 24 May 2025; 12:31) this is a reply to message 108,849

Mimi sessions (108,849) by Mirage_Nunez from America I'll admit on first listen, I was a bit concerned that her voice sounds more exhausted than ever, but by time she got to Say Something I had an involuntary smile on my face, because she sound a bit more vibrant and I loved just hearing her pure voice with piano. I watched again today with my earphones in and enjoyed it even more. Is it up there with MTV Unpugged 92? No, but still enjoyable in a more mellow calm way imo. I think we all already know what's going on with her (for the most part), she's come out about her vocal nodules (which makes her voice inconsistent), she's come out about bipolar disorder, we know she's dealt with distress, depression, trauma, heartbreak, loss, etc. Listen, I get it. It's hard to watch some of her recent performances because she looks just how everyone has described: sedated, barely moving her lips, etc. Honestly I find myself avoiding a lot of the live performances or the comment sections nowadays, because of this. Ultimately I know we all just want her to be respected and revered as the Mariah we all fell in love with. However, we have to give her some grace and credit for giving us an honest performance with the Mimi Sessions, it wasn't overly engineered or dubbed, it was Mariah singing comfortably in her current voice: something she's been criticized for not doing in recent times. We can debate that it wasn't perfect or up to her prime standards, but it was a raw honest look at where she is today vocally. It's normal as fans that deeply love her to get down, maybe even depressed over her not shining as bright as she once did, but her legacy as one of the premier female artists of all time is cemented. Of course, I'm always hopeful that we'll get one more undeniable era of Mariah at her best, but all I truly care about now is her inner peace and happiness. Praying we get our happy vibrant lively Mariah back. (Friday 23 May 2025; 22:17)

Obviously medicated (108,846) by MusicfanJ from Germany I have no experience with such medication. But what you write sounds horrible. My mum had some pain killers who had sedated side effects too. It was scary and I was happy when she didn't need it anymore. A human soul and body takes time to heal, too much medication is not good. (Friday 23 May 2025; 18:13) 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 (108,840) by MusicfanJ from Germany This is not good news. I remember how it all started with the press in 2001. Mariah shouldn't risk another burn-out. And then all the touring. I'm worried too. (Friday 23 May 2025; 13:07) this is a reply to message 108,830

Article: Mariah Carey confuses fans with "bizarre" interview (108,830) by Brandon from USA Sigh. Here we go. Now mainstream media is starting to notice. How much longer can this façade continue? (Friday 23 May 2025; 05:56)

The return of the voice (108,835) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I'm also hungry for new music. I was surprised about the "Mimi sessions". It was honest. I wish we could get one more time lyrics like on the [Butterfly] album or [Charmbracelet]. I still think a jazz album would fit well plus some soulful grooves. But I also hope Mariah is okay. We all know it was too much the last year. Of course legends are only human, like someone has [already] written on this board. I hope Mariah will recover and feel good again. Happiness and health is all I want for her. (Friday 23 May 2025; 12:27) this is a reply to message 108,827

The return of the voice (108,827) by Bobby A from United States If MC can create the Mimi Sessions, why can't she record an album for the Lambily? I want to hear new songs to hear what she sounds like in 2025 with new technology, engineering, and instrumentation. It would help us not be so critical and possibly give us better insight through her lyrics what being Mariah Carey is like right now. I want my Butterfly MC back who gave the Lambily new music and MC's story through her lyrics. We deserve a new album after seven years. (Friday 23 May 2025; 04:52)

Just for laughs (108,783) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, WTF indeed. I would be shocked and not able to believe it. Then I would search for the Delorian to take me back to 93 because 2017 would feel like a dsytopia with mad people and bad taste everywhere. (Tuesday 20 May 2025; 12:07) this is a reply to message 108,780

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)

Barbra and Mariah (108,770) by MusicfanJ from Germany Does anyone know when the song "One voice, one heart" will be available? Shouldn't it be released allready with Barbra's new album? (Monday 19 May 2025; 19:44)

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) this is a reply to message 108,749

Biopic (108,749) by Bill from the UK Avoiding wrinkles. That’s a new one for the list. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 20:54)

Born this Mimi (108,690) by MusicfanJ from Germany I never understood the love for this "new" nickname too. MC sounds cool. Mariah is such a beautiful name. I remember how I was wondering in 95 who the Fantasy singer on the radio was. When I heard the name Mariah I loved it so much. Mariah Carey best name. (Friday 9 May 2025; 11:15) this is a reply to message 108,687

Born this Mimi (108,687) by Edward from USA The Emancipation of "Who?" Are we ever going to sit down and talk about how Mariah just woke up one day, said "Call me Mimi", and the entire world ate that shit up? Child please, who exactly was calling you that before 2005? That nickname was never uttered by any of her close friends during any of her most memorable eras. But suddenly it's "The Emancipation of Mimi" and we all ate it up like it was a fresh batch of hot tamales. Maybe is right there on her birth certificate: Mimi Carey, possibly born in 1970. Iconic? Absolutely, but Mimi please. (Thursday 8 May 2025; 19:49)

Tommy book (108,670) by MusicfanJ from Germany "As he felt he was falling in love with her." Who wouldn't at that time? To be the one who discovered Mariah, unbelievable. Yes, please share more about the book. (Sunday 4 May 2025; 14:30) this is a reply to message 108,667

Tommy book (108,667) by Jamie from UK I've just started reading Tommy Mottola's book from the point he met Mariah. Still got some to go but I was loving the part where he went down to the woodshop after Mariah said come down and meet Ben Marguiles. He says when he got there he was faced with Mariah singing. He said she was good on the demo but to hear her sing there in the woodshop studio was incredible and her voice was so powerful. It gave me goose bumps imagine witnessing that. He said it was then that he noticed her flirting with him and he had to speak to his therapist about her as he felt he was falling in love with her. I can't wait to read some more tonight. (Saturday 3 May 2025; 20:36)

Daydream (108,658) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's an interesting thought. Who really knows what was going on behind "closed doors"? I do believe Tommy wasn't so hapyy with Daydream (Fantasy, remix with Da Brat, the house remix "Daydream interlude" on the album and of course "Looking in"). But because of the extreme commercial success around the world (Daydream went to number one in almost every country) plus the records from the US charts, he must be pleased at last. The Grammy would have been the cherry on the cake at that time. (Friday 2 May 2025; 14:46) this is a reply to message 108,651

Daydream (108,651) by Stacey from USA I hear what you're saying. I just can't help but think Tommy wanted her to lose more than winning would have benefit him. Daydream definitely has an R&B sound to it, even the ballads. (Friday 2 May 2025; 01:01)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,637) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Hall of Fame is kinda a retirement home." Haha, I like this comment. So funny. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 11:02) this is a reply to message 108,633

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,633) by Terna from Nigeria Mariah Carey is actually still very current and still for the most part, a current star still breaking records and creating new ones. Yes her name does at its mention, remind people of the staggering success she's had and a long fruitful career too. However I do agree and see it from their perspective, and I also notice the Hall of Fame is kinda a retirement home for old stars or groups that have made their mark and to say it nicely, burnt out or even worse, no longer with us. Mariah still has at least one more big era in her; that woman is not quite done yet and they know this. She'll have her moment for sure, just not now. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 23:18)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,636) by MusicfanJ from Germany I still don't understand how the Daydream Grammy debacle was happening? Tommy was still behind her at the peak of the success, was it simply the envy? Céline also married a powerful man from the music business. I always think Mariah was too perfect for some people. The look (a beauty like a supermodel), her magical aura, her earned wealth, the Mariah mania around the globe during that time, chart breaking records and last but not least of course the best, most unique voice ever. The "Cinderella story" from the press must have caused envy without end. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 10:59) this is a reply to message 108,635

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,635) by TJ from Norway Me too. Back in the days when Daydream got like a million nominations at the Grammys, we have to wonder what force was stopping her from winning. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 06:27)

Mariah singing Thriller (108,609) by MusicfanJ from Germany I wish there was a duet with Micheal from the 90ies. It would have been outstanding. I just remember the charity song "What more can I give". Anyone else? The 80ies and 90ies were so fanstatic with all the real musicians, many genres and stars who were unique. Maybe Mariah could do a another cover from MJ. (Not just a sample.) (Friday 25 April 2025; 09:49) this is a reply to message 108,608

Mariah singing Thriller (108,608) by John from USA Mariah singing Thriller snippet. (Thursday 24 April 2025; 03:25)

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