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IBLYLT & ISIL (109,760) by Jamie from UK I used to have a dog called Even though I try I can't let go of the lead. (Tuesday 15 July 2025; 21:37) this is a reply to message 109,754

IBLYLT & ISIL (109,754) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain You don't know how many times I used to play and sing along to "I'll Be Loving You Long Time" in the summer of 2008. I still do some times. It's a real pity that it wasn't promoted properly. It could have been a hit. And Mimi in the video, wow. By the way, I've always loved "I Stay in Love" as well. In fact, a dog of mine was called "Baby, I stay in love with you" (short version: "Baby") after the song because, when he was a puppy and I would sing that little part around him, he used to come to me. So that became his name, but in the singing mode. Lol. Everybody got amazed whenever I sang his name and he would appear from wherever. (Tuesday 15 July 2025; 14:24)

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,738) by Jamie from UK 1. Emotions 12" Remix 2. Now That I know 3. Sent From Up Above 4. Touch My Body 5. Dreamlover Bonus: Do You Think of Me (Monday 14 July 2025; 22:34) this is a reply to message 109,727

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,727) by MusicfanJ from Germany 1. Fantasy 2. Honey 3. Always be my baby 4. Dreamlover 5. I'll be loving u long time Bonus: Cruise control (Monday 14 July 2025; 14:47)

Vision of Love (109,737) by Jamie from UK Yes that's what I thought. (Monday 14 July 2025; 22:30) this is a reply to message 109,732

Vision of Love (109,732) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Are you sure? According to several sources, Vision of Love was part of the original demo tape. (Monday 14 July 2025; 16:31)

New album (109,721) by Jamie from UK Wise words. (Monday 14 July 2025; 06:34) this is a reply to message 109,717

New album (109,717) by Shezz from Pk Bobby A, Edward is 100% right. Even if she released Fantasy right now it really wouldn't do much. Secondly I think we need to trust their process. They have a plan plus they're probably still working a few things out. I'd rather she finish everything right than announce the album prematurely and then delay it later. Plus she's not going to have a mega pop star roll out. 6 weeks ago we thought she was done, that she'd never release anything again and that there was something gravely wrong with her. A week later she gave us a brand new single and said MC16 is on its way, did numerous radio appearances and BET, performed at Capital FM, released one of her better videos in the last 15 years, rpartaked in a confused chaotic song with Barbra, Walter and Ariana and then just released a remix ep with some pretty good remixes. All in the last 5 weeks after being mostly out of action for 7 years. Cut MC and Gamma some slack. She knows what she's doing. The next single will be out soon and so will the album announcement. No amount of promotional blitz will make it perform along the level of the current stars but the music will be there for you to enjoy regardless. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 18:13)

Unpopular opinions (109,678) by Jamie from UK Everything Fades Away and Do You Think of me are the best. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 19:20) this is a reply to message 109,668

Unpopular opinions (109,668) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I'm glad Did I Do That gets the love it deserves. It's the best song on Rainbow and Rainbow is my favorite album. My all time favorite song is Everything Fades Away, second is Do You Think of Me. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 14:24)

TD remixes (109,676) by Jamie from UK Yes I saw that too. Bit late in my opinion but will be nice to have remixes. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 18:24) this is a reply to message 109,673

TD remixes (109,673) by Haiji from United States So according to an Instagram post, TD remixes are dropping tonight at midnight. - The Remix of the Gods (feat. Busta Rhymes, Redman & Method Man) - The Sean Don Remix (feat. Big Sean) - The Touch The Soul of the People Remix (feat. DJ Snake) - The Brazil Funk Remix (feat. Luísa Sonza) *Not sure if this is legit or just rumored. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 16:52)

Album titles (109,655) by Jamie from UK Hahaha I'm lol at Oh Santa that song is just far too busy. (Wednesday 9 July 2025; 03:18) this is a reply to message 109,649

Album titles (109,649) by Bill from the UK Reprimand: Warranted Memoirs of an Imperfect Elusive Charmbracelet-wearing Emancipated Chanteuse Squared Merry Christmas T(h)ree (the third and final attempt to make Oh Santa happen) You Can't Spell Mariah without A and I - The Return of the Genetically Engineered Voice Glitter 2: Sylk's Revenge (Monday 7 July 2025; 21:55)

Heavy songs (109,627) by Jamie from UK I [too] also like Memoirs but I have to admit when I first listened I had difficulty differentiating between each song as the vibe seemed similar on each song, which actually sounds weird now as each song is different. Just my initial first listen I was disappointed but now I love the tracks on that album. I remember being the same with Daydream on first listen. I felt the style was different and not something I initially warmed too, I had it in my head she had been around Christmas songs too long prior to this and this had rubbed off on her style, but again that soon changed. (Saturday 5 July 2025; 10:55) this is a reply to message 109,602

Heavy songs (109,602) by Randy from USA Jaker20, I think Portrait on Caution is heavy so she'll do at least one. Languishing from Memoirs is heavy. Most of yall hate it but Memoirs to me is the closest follow up to Butterfly. I remember Mariah saying in the promos for Glitter, I'll never abandon my ballads they are a part of me. We will get something heavy on the new album. Any word on an album title yet? Dangerous? No MJ did that. Overhead Lighting? Anniversaries? Hey, it's one word. Beauty School Drop Out? The Reinterpretation of Mimi? How about, The Mimi Theorem, a2 + b2 = c2? Maybe, Mariah Nunez? Me. I'm Still Mariah. The Songbird Supreme. Ok ok I'll stop, (Friday 4 July 2025; 14:15)

New single soon (109,598) by Jamie from UK I never really got #Beautiful. I was disappointed when it was released, I didn't get the hype around it. Whilst I don't dislike it it's not a song I go to. (Friday 4 July 2025; 09:09) this is a reply to message 109,589

New single soon (109,589) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter How's everyone feeling about getting another new song in the coming weeks? There's rumours it might be next Friday. I can't believe we went from 0 new Mariah songs to 2 in such a short span. She said the song will be "Summery" I wonder what that means? Are we talking #B, IBLYLT, TMB style? If so I'm pumped I would love to blast Mariah all summer. This also means we'll get a new video soon. I'm sad we never got a cool remix for T Dang but honestly it's a good song and I'm still playing it. My husband keeps repeating "I don't have time for the rigamarole" hahah. I hope for the next single we have the video ready in advance and possibly a remix and some more radio deals like T Dang. We also need some clever promo like I mentioned before. She focused too much on just radio shows this time, we need more diversified promo and fun skits. (Friday 4 July 2025; 01:03)

One Heart, One Voice (109,487) by Jamie from UK Yes it's great. Loving hearing her sing this style again, under the production of Walter. (Friday 27 June 2025; 07:42) this is a reply to message 109,480

One Heart, One Voice (109,480) by Edward from USA I'm pleasantly surprised, "One Heart, One Voice" is very smooth, their voices blend together well. Different from the "Yes, And?" fiasco, this collabo works. At 83, Barbra sounds amazing. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 23:36)

Why Mariah needs to curb AI from using her vocals (109,474) by Jamie from UK Well she already insured her legs so what another monthly insurance payment. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 10:32) this is a reply to message 109,472

Why Mariah needs to curb AI from using her vocals (109,472) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End I don't like the current trend of spreading AI songs using Mariah's voice. It somehow feels like people trying to dilute her artistic brand because out of all the vocalists that we in modern times have heard and know intimately over 35-40 years? Of course it's tempting to use MC's voice when it makes even the most basic song sound amazing but it's not fair to her or the listeners who might buy a song because they just like it, not knowing it's fugazi Mariah. Imagine if this had happened if AI had existed in the 90's and not just auto tune? I mean, this is JLo's dream come true. Mariah's the only one who's tone has been quite impossible to replicate. The DJ Clue quote comes to mind of how Mariah's "often imitated but never duplicated"? ​​​​​​​Except now she is, even though it's still noticeably not her because the flair is missing, the Mariahness is missing and that's probably because she's always produced and her artistry is so distinctly hers. She builds a wall of sound with her voice so it's instantly recognizable but I worry for the younger generations - they maybe won't know the difference. Their ears have not been trained to, and maybe I'm being dramatic and that real music lovers will always know the difference no matter if they were around when she first debuted or not. But yeah, I don't like it. Vocalists and other creatives need to band together and copyright their vocals. She's insured her legs for a billion dollars when she barely uses them anymore ( sorry y'all, I had to do it, just once in my life ) when her "Music Box" is where all the magic happens. I know a way she could very plausibly curb it. It's never been done and I want her to be first. And before anyone starts, I'm sure she's already insured her vocal chords, throat, diaphragm, mouth, esophagus, lips, teeth, nose, tongue, arms and hands. I'm being as vague as I can be so It's okay if you don't get it. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 10:08)

The music (109,471) by Jamie from UK Yes we are very lucky to have experienced her, she truly is amazing. I love showing people her amazing live performances that were sensational. I feel blessed to have lived through that. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 07:33) this is a reply to message 109,468

The music (109,468) by Edward from USA Guys, it's 2025, enjoy the music. Chart positions don't define greatness anymore. Mariah had an unmatched prime, let's celebrate that. We're blessed to have experienced "The Voice" at its glory, and that's something truly special. Mariah's a one in a lifetime experience. I don't know about y'all, but I feel lucky to have experienced her greatness. Most artists on the charts aren't even close to her level. Maybe it's the wine talking but I'm at peace with everything she's given us. It's been an incredible ride. Remember that no matter how great, nobody stays at the top forever. (Wednesday 25 June 2025; 22:57)

Recent pic (109,466) by Jamie from UK The pic of Mariah in the chair with her accolades behind her on her Insta is giving me Butterfly day vibes, it's heavily photoshopped but nice to feel those old memories again. (Wednesday 25 June 2025; 17:06)

A thought (109,465) by Jamie from UK Wise words Dave, I never thought there would be a day when her voice wasn't what it was let alone a far cry from what it was. But things change unfortunately, what I wouldn't give to be in those glory days again, oh and 30+ years younger of course. (Wednesday 25 June 2025; 17:02) this is a reply to message 109,463

A thought (109,463) by Dave from USA Mariah even charting on today's Billboard is enough. Only in a rare scenario will she score a number one at this point in her career. There are several reasons. She's reached the age in the business where they (ridiculously) think a woman is done, no matter how good she looks. Again, her brand hasn't grown or changed in 20 years. She doesn't really fall under being an "entertainer". Her voice is no where near what it was even 20 years ago, so a namesake ballad like she used to do, seems unlikely to hit... which if she can't do the one thing she's known for, then what else is there? All that, coupled with the fact that the business has always been fickle with Mariah. Any other female singer can wear something showing her chest and they will call them sexy. Mariah does it, and people say she's being trashy or desperate. If Mariah did something like Beyonce with the country music (that wasn't really country), she would have been mocked or ridiculed, not seen as brave or daring like Bey. She certainly wouldn't be able to wear clothing on tour like chaps with no pants with her behind out without being raked over the coals for being inappropriate. She has always been held to some higher standard than everyone else. Sometimes, I understand it, but other times it's really been unfair to her all these years. Could be the precise reason that she doesn't really radically try something different like she did with her sound from Daydream to Butterfly. I'm just hoping for a good album. (Wednesday 25 June 2025; 03:01)

Return to the studio (109,453) by Jamie from UK I just think she's at a point in her career where she isn't gonna have big hits anymore. She got more attention than most legacy artists do but it's just the way it is I'm afraid. Even Cher's Believe moment probably wouldn't happen in today's music climate. I think she did extremely well on those other charts in the USA but for the Hot 100 I think those days are long gone. I might be proved wrong but people just don't buy or stream legacy artists as much, that doesn't take away from Mariah's efforts or artistry, it's just how it is. Everyone has their peak moment and then ultimately comes the slump whether what you're putting out is good or bad. I'm really interested to see the Barbra trio and what MC16 brings but at this point I don't think we should be expecting a huge return to the charts for Mariah. Her image and persona is on point at the moment and I can tell a lot of work has been going in to protecting that and building up the public's view of her. But that's gonna take time, a lot has happened over the years to make people turn away. The best thing that can happen now is for this to continue to protect her legacy and image, and if she gives us new music then even better. (Tuesday 24 June 2025; 16:15) this is a reply to message 109,447

Return to the studio (109,447) by Bobby A from United States It looks like TD fell off the Hot 100 this week. Okay, no WBT clone as the second single. I hear the Lambs. I say that MC should return to the studio and record five more songs with the likes of Rodney Jerkins, Ghost-Kid, and Mel and Mus and drop MC16 in September. Send MC a message on X with your collaboration requests. I sent my Rodney Jerkins and Sza collaboration request yesterday. What Sza and Rodney Jerkins did with Shirt is the type of song MC needs to launch MC16. (Monday 23 June 2025; 20:56)

Pic (109,438) by Jamie from UK Just saw a pic of Mariah with her mum and nephew Michael, probably from the [Butterfly] era. They are on vacation, I love how relaxed Mariah is dressed, she looks so naturally pretty and no diva persona to be seen. Long time ago I know but I miss this Mariah that didn't take herself so serious and wasn't over affected by the fame. (Monday 23 June 2025; 00:08)

We Belong Together (109,426) by Jamie from UK Why is she unpopular in Atlanta? (Saturday 21 June 2025; 11:40) this is a reply to message 109,422

We Belong Together (109,422) by Bobby A from United States I sure hope L.A. Reid said to MC that she needs 2-3 JD songs on MC16. Without JD's involvement, MC16 may not attract new listeners especially those new listeners in Atlanta. Atlanta listeners have posted some negative comments on Facebook about Type Dangerous and her BET performance. Anyway, JD's bounce has been on fire lately with Ari Lennox's Pressure and Soft Girl Era and Muni Long's Made For Me. MC16 needs another WBT moment. I can't help wearing my manager hat on Fridays. Lol. The next ten Fridays are going to be crucial for MC and MC16's success. There are too many artists getting ready to drop their projects during the next three months. (Friday 20 June 2025; 21:30)

UK charts (109,417) by Jamie from UK So Mariah failed to chart on the official UK chart, with Type Dangerous. But debuted at number 8 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart, and at number 9 on the UK Singles Sales Chart. (Friday 20 June 2025; 13:23)

TMC dance remix (109,412) by Jamie from UK Wow have you heard the unofficial TMC dance remix of Type Dangerous? It’s great (Thursday 19 June 2025; 20:35)

Summertime Ball (109,398) by Jamie from UK Hahaha. (Wednesday 18 June 2025; 01:20) this is a reply to message 109,396

Summertime Ball (109,396) by Edward from USA Wait, are you telling me RuPaul's Drag Race isn't about racing cars in drag? I've been watching the wrong show with a helmet on this whole time. (Tuesday 17 June 2025; 17:05)

Capital (109,382) by Jamie from UK I just watched some more clips, she is giving me life again. So much more like the old Mariah we know. Emotions she is great, moving around on the stage and looks more comfortable and confident in herself. May this continue. (Monday 16 June 2025; 20:34)

Summertime Ball (109,380) by Jamie from UK Gay terms? What’s that supposed to mean, do gay people not speak the same as everyone else? (Monday 16 June 2025; 18:25) this is a reply to message 109,367

Summertime Ball (109,367) by Zachariah from Croatia Honestly, I haven't seen the rules, especially the one with all capitals. I apologize. But wouldn't be just easier to switch all capitals to small letters instead of deleting the whole word and making the author of the post to look like an idiot? It is hard enough that I am translating everything to make sure that everything is understandable (since English is not my native language) and not to mention googling gay terms so that I can keep up since I am not gay and sometimes do not understand all the references. (Monday 16 June 2025; 11:21)

A moderate hit already (109,326) by Jamie from UK Unfortunately that doesn't reflect on the official singles chart as it's no where to be seen. That's just for physical sales, but it hasn't made a dent on the actual chart which is what really matter. (Sunday 15 June 2025; 02:31) this is a reply to message 109,283

A moderate hit already (109,283) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I just [checked] the Wikipedia page for Type Dangerous, and it's already on a few charts, [including] #9 on the UK Singles Sales Chart (OCC), [these] are very good figures for a Mariah Carey single in a long time. I hope this is just the beginning. (Saturday 14 June 2025; 00:42)

Emotions (109,263) by Jamie from UK I've been reflecting on the Emotions album this morning and how it didn't perform as well as Mariah Carey. I personally love this album and the lead single is a total smash. The soul and depth on the album is something I love. It surprises me that it didn't get to number one one on the Billboard 200. Columbia even held back sales of Can't Let Go stopping it going to number 1, to help increase sales of the album. I wonder now had they let Can't Let Go (which I love) go to number one would sales of the album have increased naturally. Maybe initially Columbia didn't put as much money in to the albums promotional release hoping they could spend less and just rely on the success off Mariah Carey. Just surprises me with such a strong lead single and the quality of the tracks on Emotions, that it didn't sell better. It's full of very strong power ballads which were very popular then, and mixed with some great pop songs, I love To Be Around You no and Till The End Of Time. Interested to hear peoples take on it, especially my American friends that were there at the time. (Friday 13 June 2025; 09:58)

Next single (109,262) by Jamie from UK I love that Kelly and Jason song. (Friday 13 June 2025; 08:53) this is a reply to message 109,246

Next single (109,246) by Bobby A from United States It is a rumor on the web that the duet is called Superstar. I am sure the label knows that it will be a hit and they want to release it as the second single to launch the album with some fire behind it. People love duets during the summer too. For example, Jason Aldean's and Kelly Clarkson's Don't You Wanna Stay was a huge hit during the summer of 2011. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 19:31)

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