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About Randy from USA: MC is my favorite artist of all time and I love her songwriting skills on her introspective songs. My favorite album: Butterfly. My favorite song: Right To Dream.

One Heart, One Voice (109,495) by Randy from USA

I don't like it. Here's the thing. I knew it would be a ballad from the 90s. I knew it would feel "crowded". And I do think it's genius how he interchanged them throughout the verses. I am a Mariah Carey fan and what's most important to me is a lyric. Then the vocal. Then the arrangement. The lyrics are both banal and generic. It's not a song that needed to be written. It's been written before. I feel as though this is one of the songs sung before a Super Bowl national anthem with young girls from around the world tryna count steps with lame choreography. It belongs at the end of a really bad movie where the credits are more entertaining than the plot. My favorite person on this board woke me up out my sleep with a text for this? It's just Another Trite Hope Song rackin my brain like crazy.
(Friday 27 June 2025; 16:40)

The video is equal parts cheesy and brilliant (109,318) by Randy from USA

I like the animated pieces dispersed throughout and laughed at the hating ass hoes. Yea, she looks great which seems to be her talent these days. This is her third trip to a Casino in a video. Can we do something different? And was Kristofer Buckle necessary? Whatever he's done makes him look like the doll in Saw. The worst part of the video was when she motorcycled under the truck.
(Saturday 14 June 2025; 21:45)

Just enjoy the music (109,187) by Randy from USA

I'm glad you brought that up. I'm scrolling through TikTok and I saw a clip of Damizza's latest interview and it was disgusting what he said about her. His timelines about Glitter and the breakdown were all wrong. Not just because of what she has stated in her book, but because I was a rabid fan through that period and lived through it. He also overstated his importance in her career. He wasn't managing her, Louise McNally was. He actually said she flew private jet to convince Em to be in 8mile and she disappeared into his bedroom. I truly believe something happened between those two but nothing as sleazy. Eric I'm tryna hold back here but kinda look the other way. Damizza is a loser douchebag poser that resembles uncooked chicken and vomited pasta. A real creep.
(Sunday 8 June 2025; 21:32)


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MC16 wish list (109,005) by Randy from USA

Well, I know it ain't gonna happen but since I have a little extra time. I'd like an Adele-like album. No rap. No r&b. No vocal layering. No wall of background singers. Just her and piano or her and guitar. Some love songs mixed in with some hope songs mixed in with some introspective songs. Imagine a quiet album with songs as stripped down as Languishing, Close My Eyes, My All, With You, Camouflage, Vanishing, Music Box, Looking In, Reflections, Petals, Cry, Portrait. And for the voice. Maybe keep it down to what can be replicated live even if the venue is too cold, too hot, missing an umbrella holder, short circuits ear monitors, has no running water for humidifiers, only let you in with less than 7 hours sleep. And only use the whistle twice. Yeah, that would be a dope album.
(Tuesday 3 June 2025; 20:34)

Happy anniversary (108,924) by Randy from USA

You know that's an interesting premise. And I'm ready to get off this stroke, medication, vocal nonsense. I feel like Music Box and Daydream are siblings with the same highs and lows. Each has monster hits (Dreamlover, Hero, Without You vs. Fantasy, One Sweet Day, Always Be My Baby). Each has a weakness (I've Been Thinking About You vs Long Ago). Each has a club song (Now That I Know vs. Daydream Interlude). Dave Jam Hall, Babyface and Walter make appearances on both. I think the reason Music Box is slightly weaker is Now That I Know sucks as much as I've Been Thinking About You so it has two weak tracks and Daydream has Looking In. There's no introspective, non-romantic love track on Music Box. Looking In is the precursor to Close My Eyes, Outside, Petals, Languishing and of course, the best Mariah Carey song of all time Right To Dream. So yea, to me Daydream is the better of the two but Music Box is no slouch. I still play tf out of Anytime You Need A Friend from Tokyo Dome and the Jermaine Dupri remix of Never Forget You. Oh and I do a nifty sing along to the male part of Everything Fades Away.
(Saturday 31 May 2025; 14:26)


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Aussie interview (108,859) by Randy from USA

I just watched and I have to say, this is how I see MC. She's not normally this stiff but she has been in the past. And once again, she looks absolutely gorgeous. Isn't that her brand now? Isn't that the purpose? Isn't that what's spotlighted now? Having people say she looks good is the goal. Because there is absolutely nothing else going on for her right now. But to be honest I am shocked at all these alarm bells going off. I watched the interview thinking this is her on a bad day and it's happened before. Where's the fire? You all speak of strokes, medication, grieving and I'm like, she's been like this, off and on, since 2014. But ok.
(Sunday 25 May 2025; 15:24)

You all are killing me (108,820) by Randy from USA

I don't get it. This is MCs voice. It's what it has been for a very long time without all the background tracks, background singers and music. There's no slurring, stroke or sycophants letting her do whatever. I was thrilled yesterday because it was finally unvarnished truth. It was honesty. I mean besides the lashes and hair. And she didn't sound bad. I'm really upset at y'all response because basically it means you would rather have the lies and deceit. Maybe Special K was right. No matter what she does she can't win. I hate that we live in a world where whatever choice you make you'll find harsh criticism.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 18:04)

Mimi 20th anniversary session (108,803) by Randy from USA

I thought that was amazing. Finally, what we've been asking for since MIAMTEC, raw unassisted vocals. Why can't she do that for her concerts? I know I know people want a show. That was a lot of hair and makeup for an unplugged session. But today I won't complain. I am thrilled. A+ Mimi. A+.
(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 20:43)

I am bipolar about Walter A (108,666) by Randy from USA

So here's my two cents. A lot of you are excited that she could work with him again. Even I raised my eyebrows when I found out he was producing the Streisand song. I swear he's the dude that was among the attendees at that table where Tommy put that knife to her throat and he said nothing. Turned his eyes and went home to sleep. And that's their break. That's my theory. Anyway my favorite album is Butterfly. My favorite songs on the album are Butterfly, My All and Close My Eyes. They are his productions. So yeah they made magic together. But if you get into her catalogue deeply, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were his replacements and they did an amazing job with Petals, Against All Odds. Through The Rain is one of my favorites. Let's not talk about Big Jim Wright and Languishing. So did MC really need Walter A for great ballads/introspective songs? Could it be what she's been saying all along, all she needs is a good piano player because she can play but she's terrible? If I hear her say that again, by the way, I'm gonna stab myself in the tongue with a fork. So what do we need Walter A for and what are we excited about again?
(Saturday 3 May 2025; 20:34)

National Poetry Month (108,630) by Randy from USA

You know now that the month is coming to an end. And MC being delayed in the [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame], I just realized she has never done a book of poetry. I'm so random. Jewel has. Tupac has. And both of their books are on my shelf. But the woman who wrote that haunting lyric to My All and the saddest song about hope (Right to Dream) in her down time could totally write a book of poems. It may bring her down to earth since everybody thinks they can write them anyway so it's relatable. It would force her to give up the diva showgirl act when she promotes it. But yeah, Languishing. That should be the title. I feel better already.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 20:33)

Let's not act surprised (108,620) by Randy from USA

I get no satisfaction out of being correct. When this whole process started, I knew that it was an uphill battle. What I've been trying in vain to get everyone on this board to see is that I really do believe in the talent of Mariah Carey. I know the industry doesn't respect her, and what's sad is when I look at the greats: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and I look at Mariah at her prime, she outings and outranks every one of them, but the public would never be able to equate the lighting, the bad side, the eternally 12, the teetering in heels with someone who is a great. When you say Mariah Carey's name in public there are snickers. To most she's someone who whistles and is a Christmas tradition. Need more proof that the industry doesn't respect her look at how many album of the years Taylor Swift has won? Look at the fact that they let Mary J. Blige, OutKast and Missy Elliott into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame before Mariah. This is where the queens will say Mariah doesn't care, but I even call that BS because she campaigned on her own site asking us to vote and creating a special video with her career accomplishments. I called this months ago and ran around like my hair was on fire and most of this board yawned and turned over and went back to sleep, so today I return the favor.
(Monday 28 April 2025; 20:37)

When You Believe (108,585) by Randy from USA

I saw this performance of [When You Believe] a few years ago and I had forgotten how much Mariah and Whitney's personalities matter to a song. Sure you can hear Whitney breathing and Mariah's rasp but I would take the two of them singing imperfectly over the two perfect [Broadway] girls version any day.
(Thursday 17 April 2025; 23:27)

My one TEOM track is (108,538) by Randy from USA

Circles. It's so 70s and fresh at the same time. She's straining but it adds to the emotion. I really thought Circles was strong enough to follow Shake It Off without a re-release with new songs to keep momentum going. There's a lot of strong songs on TEOM, whereas E=MC2 is the more consistent album. I actually feel like Memoirs is more consistent too but the best songs on TEOM are like nuclear weapons.
(Wednesday 9 April 2025; 16:25)


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I just don't share y'all's anticipation (108,510) by Randy from USA

I swear I have a degree in English. Look, on MC's birthday, sorry Robert A, anniversary, I put her on shuffle and there were songs I heard I hadn't played in years. You're Cold, Your Girl, Bye Bye remix with Akon and Lil Wayne, Supernatural, You Need Me. Listening to ya'll talk about no new music, I realized MC has a lush, plentiful, diverse catalogue. Even when I consider my favorites, I have more than enough music to satiate me. And if I really am honest, MIAMTEC is awful, when you speak comparatively to Butterfly and Daydream. Caution is only a hair better. Do I want her to continue in that vein? New music is good, I guess, but I'm just not panting for it.
(Friday 4 April 2025; 13:30)

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,496) by Randy from USA

John, it took me ten minutes to realize what you were talking about. I don't know why but I have always liked that song although it is cheesy af. For those who didn't get it we are talking about Mariah's sole rapping credit, Prisoner. I'll see you lata cuz. You're just a playa. That's not my fault. And imagine if MC had her way and saved Love Takes Time for her second album and the first album ended on Prisoner. Scary, huh.
(Monday 31 March 2025; 22:32)


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Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,488) by Randy from USA

You all are missing out on the best version of Fantasy. It is the Bad Boy Mix which I think is track 4 on the maxi-single. It has both the pop hook and ODB on it. It's the only one I listen to. I love Honey with Mase and The Lox. I hate the Jermaine Dupri remix. I love Gucci Mane on Obsessed. I love both The Roof extended Mobb Deep and Breakdown extended Bobe Thugs. I love the Nicki Minaj verse on Up Out My Face. My All/Stay Awhile with the rap is also a favorite.
(Sunday 30 March 2025; 04:50)


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Happy birthday MC / What y'all playin? (108,470) by Randy from USA

Yes you are 56. But you barely give 40. What three MC songs are y'all listening to these days? Me: GTFO, Right To Dream and Languishng.
(Thursday 27 March 2025; 18:32)

Article: Brother accuses Mariah of orchestrating YouTube video (108,469) by Randy from USA

You know one of the most interesting things to come out of the Oprah interview in 2020, was when they talked about the duality of famous people's relatives feeling both entitled to handouts and hateful jealousy that their family member doesn't deserve what they get. I really feel as though MC would've given her family the world. Now I will happily say MC loves yes people, sycophants around her. With family she just wanted a degree of loyalty and I think Pat, Alison and Morgan disappointed and hurt her deeply. I hate to see him put her through this.
(Thursday 27 March 2025; 18:30)


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Ribbon (108,436) by Randy from USA

I disagree about E=MC2 not being a vocal high, especially Thanx4Nothing, I love that octave change and sustained note at the end. You can't tell me I can't sing when I'm belting that out. And of course, y'all are tired of me saying it, but the final chorus and ad libs of y'all least favorite single Bye Bye are legendary to me. I will give you 5 points for Mine Again which is beautiful.
(Wednesday 26 March 2025; 00:59)


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Emancipation & Daydream (108,425) by Randy from USA

Daydream: Underneath The Stars, Always Be My Baby

Emancipation: Circles, Don't Forget About Us

P.S. Eric were my jokes really that mean? [Webmaster: Yes, I thought they were racist.]
(Tuesday 25 March 2025; 16:23)


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It's divas week (108,403) by Randy from USA

Uh-oh, break out the hairspray, sequins, booze. It's divas week. Birthdays: 3/23 Chaka. 3/25 Aretha. 3/26 Diana. 3/27 Mariah. 3/31 Celine. But today we start with our original Dorothy from The Wiz - Stephanie Mills. Now you all say I'm mean, so this week Ima be kind. Did y'all know that she has another talent besides singing?
(Saturday 22 March 2025; 23:57)

I don't Heart (108,375) by Randy from USA

Thank you Shezz and Edward for reading my message and understanding what I was trying to say. You know, if you ask an average person on the street who the great singer songwriters are, they will say Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Jewel maybe Alicia Keys, Sarah McLachlan, Lauryn Hill, Paula Cole. The reason why I care about the way MC carries herself image wise is because she is lumped in with the vanity songwriters. Madonna is a songwriter. Janet Jackson is a songwriter. Beyonce is a songwriter. Do you really think MC is on the level of the three I just mentioned? But to the general public and the music industry it's like "yeah yeah yeah you write songs". If I could get an earth-wide loudspeaker and closed captioning in the sky, I'd play Close My Eyes, Languishing, Petals, Butterfly, Vanishing, My All, Outside, Looking In and Right To Dream for the world. But since I don't have those means the most I can do is scream on this board, MC you're making a fool of yourself and tarnishing your legacy. Check out this exchange here. And of course there will be those who insult Wendy and downplay what was said. But if Mariah talks about lighting, ensembles, says she's eternally 12, and has a man to carry her umbrella, is anyone gonna believe she writes the best kcufin songs ever recorded? Oh and let me address the bitter old queen remark. I can't say what I want to say because it won't get posted. You could never, on your best day, with AI assistance, outwit me. I have a resume and a CV. Find yourself a schoolmate with a chipped tooth and peanut allergy to play with. I'm the principle principal up in this bitch. That's all.
(Wednesday 19 March 2025; 19:34)

I am trying (108,361) by Randy from USA

People have called me evil, a monster and Satan on this board for years. I really said I would start being more positive once I realized what we do to our superstars i.e Whitney, Prince and Michael. But when I saw MC talk about the lighting and her ensemble at the beginning of her speech last night, I was devastated. At a time I'm trying to make everyone around me take her, her catalogue and artistry seriously for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vote, I just felt like a fool. And what burned me up even most was all the 'Yass queen, slay' in the YouTube comments. Do they know the genius that once resided in that hollow shell? I'm tryna get people to take her as seriously as Joni Mitchell because I really believe in her talent that much. I have to wonder was she high or drunk last night. I just feel so stupid for blaming Stella for that era or Jermaine Dupri for MIAMTEC's rollout. A lot of Mariah's problem is Mariah. Get some help. PS I did enjoy her mentioning Pat. Oh and I guess she and Anderson Paak are a thing. Eric where's the barf emoji?
(Tuesday 18 March 2025; 15:20)

Always Be My Nodules (108,348) by Randy from USA

So, I'm doing some insomniac strolling through social media, and I see a video of Monica talking about why she has sounded a mess as of late. She had surgery and went back to singing and didn't listen to her doctor's instructions. I did some digging and found out she had surgery on her nodules. My jaw was as wide as Kelly Price's at Thanksgiving. Monica had been sounding awful according to clips I saw on Tik Tok and I just passed it off as maybe she wasn't as talented as I once thought. I even went so far as to declare the boy now belonging to Brandy. Monica is of little consequence to me because she was never vocally on MC, Celine or Whitney's level. But what this means for MC speaks volumes. Maybe she heard about the risk and was like "Nah, I'm good." What if they told her she could lose her whistle? That's part of her brand now. Although, side note, I'd rather the high chest belts more than the whistle. She uses that as a crutch to prove she still has "it". She now whistles more than a thousand gay tea kettles in London. But seriously, Monica was talking about a four month rehab and recovery. We all know discipline is the arch-nemesis of Mariah Carey. Even if she had the surgery, you think she would listen to instructions? I really want y'all to weigh in on this. Not you Kelly Price. I just can hear MC singing to her nodules, "You'll always be a part of me."
(Saturday 15 March 2025; 17:26)

Rock and Troll Hall of Fame (108,342) by Randy from USA

Robert grow a pair. You are the balance this board needs. Do not pay attention to whoever that said whatever. I haven't paid attention to her since she used to be popular. I used to say all the time we need you, Terna, jacker20 to balance the equation. My job, and when Andrew was here's job was to unbalance it. Anyway, to bring us to all back on point, I don't mind MC being last out of Mary, Madonna, Janet and Whitney. I mind the constant rejection, if it happens again. I could care less she married the Svengali that discovered her, that her live performances are as inconsistent as JLo's love life or that she'd rather appear a ditz obsessed with lighting than a living legend. MC is the best singer songwriter combination of all time. She has the record sales, lyrics, melodies and fans to prove it. This industry is biased against her and it shows. PS this is an industry that has given Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj MTVs Video Vanguard award before Paula Abdul, who hasn't received it. Think about that.
(Thursday 13 March 2025; 01:14)

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