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Emancipation & Daydream (108,414) by Jamie from UK
Ok while it's the 20th Anniversary of Mimi and 30th Anniversary of Daydream. Choose your two favourite songs from each album. Mine are:
We Belong Together/Get Your Number
Fantasy/Looking In
I'm interested to hear people's choices and thought I'd bring some fun to the board.
(Monday 24 March 2025; 18:14)
Ribbon (108,413) by Jamie from UK
I love Ribbon. Radio killer.
(Monday 24 March 2025; 13:48)
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Just makin' the most of life (108,405) by Jamie from UK
I'm under no illusions that she will never be as she was. Being nostalgic doesn't mean you're not aware of the present. My concern is that she's now at a point where she's even far removed from that person than she has ever been, and not even musically. I loved Caution, I even loved I Don't, obviously not the video though lol. I'm concerned and rightly so that something isn't right with her right now. Whether it's medical or something else, who knows, but from an outsiders point of view something is off. My criticism only comes from a place of caring about Mariah, I've remained loyal throughout the years, and have enjoyed all her music. My point is that for the general buying public she became to far removed from the Mariah they fell in love with, I'm personally as a fan not saying that her new music isn't good, she's got some amazing tracks later on in her career. But my main concern is Mariah herself at the moment.
(Sunday 23 March 2025; 07:45)
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Just makin' the most of life (108,399) by Jamie from UK
The reason she is still relevant and receiving icon awards is because of her early career, those days influenced everything and everyone. If none of that had happened and she came out as she is now I'm afraid she wouldn't be getting and awards. We're nostalgic because she was amazing then, we lived through it and we miss it. None of us are saying she isn't relevant anymore as a person, but music career wise unfortunately no is buying her new stuff. Even her Christmas mania is based on an early period of her career, and let me guess when that was, oh yes its the time we're all nostalgic about. Mariah is a legend and she's reached icon status but it's not for her current music career, unfortunately it's her past.
(Saturday 22 March 2025; 09:36)
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Accountability, kryptonite to Yass Queens (108,380) by Jamie from UK
This is perfectly put. I still haven't got over how she dressed in the [Heartbreaker] remix video. Those types of choices are what have cheapened her over the years and lost her wider fanbase. [You're] allowed to do music you like but when you deviate too far from your core fanbase or appeal then [you're] in trouble. Even Madonna the queen of reinvention faced backlash especially during the Erotica era and Madonna portrayed an edgy and sexy approach from the start. Mariah was portrayed as a contemporary pop artist, and she completely removed herself from that base and she lost a huge fanbase. I like RnB Mariah, I like she dipped her toe in that side of things, she appeared cool and edgy whilst remaining composed and still catering to her core fanbase. Then I feel she embraced or took it too far for the general public to relate too. She was no longer the person they thought she was, and only real loyal fans like us have stuck with her, but even we question her choices. It's like she was captured by aliens at the end of the 90's and returned to earth as a completely different person. Hey we all change to a degree but I feel even as a life long fan, I have difficulty recognising how we got from Mariah to MC I watch early videos etc and from 1999 onwards and I still can't get my head around how completely different she is personality wise. Come back Mariah, it's time.
(Thursday 20 March 2025; 00:01)
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I don't Heart (108,370) by Jamie from UK
I totally agree and something isn't right with her. The only thing that night gave me was the realisation how good Mariah was, those two singers came no where close to the we way she sang those songs.
Maybe [you're] right, her realisation of how good she was is maybe getting to her and she knows it's over. Maybe that's the whole problem.
(Wednesday 19 March 2025; 01:44)
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I am trying (108,366) by Jamie from UK
I agree I thought here we go again with the same lines. I liked the homage to Pat though that was cute. I just think she's heavily medicated and has some cognitive decline. And yes I agree that all this yas queen to her persona doesn't help she was once greater that all that. Now it's just a gimmick, she's so much better than a gimmick.
(Tuesday 18 March 2025; 21:56)
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Always Be My Nodules (108,350) by Jamie from UK
I just watched her video explaining. I think it's great she's being honest like some others that her vocals haven't been great and the reasons why. And that she's gonna put the work in for it to get better. I've always liked Monica she's got some great songs. A lot can be said for being honest and addressing any issues. In a world filled with fake news, dishonesty and uncertainty, honesty goes a long way and something people want. It would be nice for Mariah to do the same. Address the voice and be honest, has it just declined, is it due to health issues, medication or has she also had surgery and it made things worse. I don't for one minute think she would do this but I don't think she can also carry on this façade of miming for much longer either. I would love to have seen a younger Mariah singing at Sandringham Palace that would have been amazing. Imagine the composed Mariah of the Music Box or the Daydream era performing live in such a majestic setting. That's why I won't be going, which is sad but I've made peace with it and so grateful I saw her when I did.
(Sunday 16 March 2025; 10:50)
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Precious (108,316) by Jamie from UK
Glitter was a great idea, it just didn't pan out that way in reality. Whether the songs were written for her or not, they were absolutely some of the best of Whitney's career. I love the [Glitter] album, some of Mariah's best vocal performances are on it, but as a whole it isn't as superior as The Bodyguard. That film was one of the biggest films and soundtracks of the 1990's. The public reaction to it and the music was and still is unparalleled. Kevin and Whitney had a great bond, he even spoke at her funeral.

And when was Mariah rejected in the 1990's? From what I remember and I was there she was adored in the 1990's, it was only when she began to act that things started falling apart for her, yes there was other contributing factors, but she pushed herself into a project that unfortunately was a none starter.
(Thursday 6 March 2025; 08:58)
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Precious (108,313) by Jamie from UK
Yes, [I've] seen all those. Glitter is no way better than [The Bodyguard] I'm sorry. Tennessee and Wise Girls are better, but I still think Mariah is best off not acting, she's just not natural enough at it which is a shame, but you either have it or you don't. Jennifer Lopez and Whitney Houston are great actors. I enjoy their films, especially Maid In Manhattan and Waiting to Exhale. Whilst I enjoyed Wise Girls, and her acting wasn't bad, it's certainly not the best, she tries [too] hard, it doesn't come naturally with her.
(Wednesday 5 March 2025; 17:31)
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I Wanna Dance With Somebody (108,304) by Jamie from UK
So I finally got round to watching the Whitney movie I Wanna Dance With Somebody. I really enjoyed it, but it made me feel sad at the way they portrayed her reflecting on loosing her voice. It got me thinking about Mariah and how she must feel. While they are both completely different circumstances, we know Mariah has her vices too. It must be really difficult to acknowledge you have lost your once powerful and distinctive voice. Whilst we don't fully know what's going on with Mariah, I can't help but think I want to sit down with her and get to the bottom of it all. She hasn't been herself for a while now, whether it be vocal decline or her mental state, something is off. She seems to have lost her personality, I can't quite put my finger on it, she's just seems different. I agree with her sitting down with someone to lay her cards on the table and then get the help she needs. She needs to know admitting things doesn't mean it's completely over. I think playing this façade of everything being ok is doing her more harm mentally. The problem as I've said before is firstly people around her approaching the subject and then secondly Mariah admitting to it. It must be really difficult for her, but I truly feel if she drops this diva persona, and portrays a classy approach to personality and craft, I think she would get more respect. She's done the diva, the hood persona, she's nothing more to prove, bring it back to basics and remind people of the great classy artist that she should be at this stage of her career.
(Sunday 2 March 2025; 14:30)
Voice (108,228) by Jamie from UK
I love Fall In Love At Christmas especially the Cutmore remix.
(Tuesday 18 February 2025; 09:27)
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Voice (108,203) by Jamie from UK
I've just had to do a long drive and I listened to Proctors Theatre Concert and it got me thinking. Whilst I know it won't change Mariah's current vocals I was thinking she needs an overhaul of backing singers, a sound more reminiscent of the [Price Sisters]. Singers that have more soul and depth to warm up her songs on stage. Trey isn't as good as he used to be so he's not gonna help Mariah sound any better. Even on her next album she should use vocalists that can add texture to her songs, use the background singers like they used too and get them more involved in the over all sound. I think this would enhance the quality of the album and give Mariah's vocals a boost. It worked on Music Box why not give it another go, good quality tracks reflective of her early career, filled with gospel and soulful sounds. She has nothing to loose at this point. Lay the Diva MC to bed and awaken Mariah again.
(Wednesday 12 February 2025; 21:29)
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Mariah doesn't need no man (108,188) by Jamie from UK
I think she needs to reevaluate her situation, while she isn't broke she obviously isn't getting as much income as before. She's created this whole diva persona and whilst it worked once I don't feel it benefits her anymore. She should reduce expenditures and just focus on herself and kids. She doesn't need to live such an extravagant lifestyle especially with reports that it costs 30 thousand plus just for her to leave the house. I think the whole diva thing is part of the problem, she's lost who she really is. She seemed more together after she had her initial breakdown than she does now. Now it feels like she's lost her personality too.
(Wednesday 12 February 2025; 12:15)
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Frustrated lamb (108,159) by Jamie from UK
Problem with these stars are that all those around them are on the payroll and don't care as long as they are getting paid. I saw one clip of I'll Be There with Trey, his face was a picture trying to look unaffected by Mariah's lackluster vocals. You'd think he would be able to say something as they go so far back. But I guess he also doesn't want to upset the cash flow.
(Monday 10 February 2025; 09:38)
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Make It Happen live performances (108,148) by Jamie from UK
Definitely from Proctors Theatre. I like when she sits down on the stage and talks to the audience. So pure and wholesome and least affected.
(Sunday 9 February 2025; 13:52)
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Barbra and Mariah (108,141) by Jamie from UK
I'm tired of eating carrot. Give me the main meal.
(Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:30)
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Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,129) by Jamie from UK
My heart has lifted with this article. I so hope it pulls off.
(Thursday 6 February 2025; 10:26)
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Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,126) by Jamie from UK
This would be amazing if Mariah and Walter could reunite. Maybe she's thinking if this is gonna be my last album, let's take it back to my roots.
(Wednesday 5 February 2025; 21:47)
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Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,115) by Jamie from UK
Wow Shezz, I think you made my day if this is true.
(Wednesday 5 February 2025; 10:29)
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The Grammys (108,109) by Jamie from UK
I agree. I loved her in the early days but her music has just gone weird. Her hype is more famous than her actual content. And the fact she has 35 Grammys when she's only had 7 solo number one songs on Billboard baffles me. All her albums have gone to number one on Billboard but if you look at majority of the singles from those albums since 2011 hardly any of them have scrapped into the top 30 let alone the top 20. I definitely smell a rat with Beyoncé and Jay Z. And that video clip of her "surprise" at winning best album, I'm not buying it, it looked completely fake and staged.
(Tuesday 4 February 2025; 16:23)
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A bit harsh (108,092) by Jamie from UK
Zack I appreciate your message and also your passion. But no one has been negative if anything we have shown our love for Mariah. We all too have passion hence why we are upset at what's is now. It doesn't come from a place of hate, it comes from a place inside us that only wants the best for her. There comes a time in life when you have to accept things have changed both in yourself and from those around you. It's not negative it's just reality unfortunately. And yes we are so blessed to have lived in the same time as such greatness, but in my opinion without being negative and yes we don't know what's going on in her life, that greatness of her live performances has past. She can continue to perform on stage if she so chooses, it's her life, but in my opinion I would stop. I wish you well.
(Monday 3 February 2025; 13:15)
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Vegas show 2025 (108,084) by Jamie from UK
She sounds ok, not sure it's making me want to go watch her again though. I've been lucky enough to watch her numerous times over the years. I'm more looking for what magic she can create in the studio these days. I hate to say it but from the clips I've seen it's made me think "give it up" and I never ever thought I would think that about Mariah. Maybe it's just the amateur clips not showing the full experience of being there. This is not me being hateful in anyway. I've always loved Mariah, but from the girl I once knew it's hard for me to hear her changed voice live. After I listened to a few clips I closed YouTube and my Apple Music kicked back in with Alone In Love playing and that's what gives me chills, the voice that was. I pray she gives us a great next album though and I'm proven wrong as she is a legend.
(Sunday 2 February 2025; 23:11)
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Last album (107,995) by Jamie from UK
Oh definitely I'm up for one last album.
(Saturday 18 January 2025; 09:29)
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Last album (107,986) by Jamie from UK
I just saw that Cher is releasing her last album. She says there comes a time when the voice of no longer fit for singing, my voice is not the same. And she's trying to record the album as quickly as possible. I thought this was very honest of Cher to admit almost similar to Jon Bon Jovi admitting his voice isn't the same. It takes a strong person to admit something that is your trademark and what [you're] known for. Good luck to Cher.
(Friday 17 January 2025; 10:32)

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