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MC sweet 16 promo-direction needs to mirror her vibe (109,583) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End

I'm not too bothered about the direction of MC16 as long as it's authentically where Mariah is in her life. That was the beauty of MIAMTEC and my darling "Caution". We all know she's the queen of ballads (love songs and introspective moments) as well as flirty, fun and even risque songs and it all comes together beautifully on every single album she produces. I don't worry about quality so don't anybody get me wrong.

I'm talking about her choosing the right singles that mesh with her current mien whenever she drops them. Type: Dangerous works effortlessly because her "nonchalant" vibe, lately, has been in full effect and the song fits: melodically, lyrically and vocally. Mariah right now is very understated.

The way how a lot people pick dogs that resemble their appearance, these "puppies" from the mother-album need to look and sound like their owner or it will confuse the listeners. Mariah's done that amazingly well with her Christmas projects, she dresses the part, talks the talk and walks the walk. The public eats it up, year after year and the promo goes on autopilot with very few but strategically sound moves. It's easy for her because why? It's authentic, her genuine love of and for Yuletide.

Is anybody picking up what I'm putting down?
(Thursday 3 July 2025; 16:01)

Possibly the most melodically void and soulless piece of music I've ever heard (109,582) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End

By anyone really, but Mariah especially. I listened to it (ears bleeding the entire time) once and never again will I press play willingly on this Whiny Wally production. If Guantanamo was still operational this "song" would have gone diamond over there. Whomever A&R put this all together needs to be lambasted. Please don't let's ask for a live rendition. Not even ironically.

The good thing is I don't remember a lick of the melody or anything about it beyond how awful it is. Yay T:D AA+ is a great palate cleanser, that's the #1 song playing on my internal radio for weeks now. So all is well in the land.

(Thursday 3 July 2025; 15:25)

One Heart, One Voice (109,581) by Edward from USA

What are you complaining about? Eric was also reprimanded. Now I'm nervous, only Bobby A is safe.
(Thursday 3 July 2025; 12:32)


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Apple interview (109,580) by Dove from United States

Yes, 14 is better. She could just slap a cover (or two?) at the end.

(Thursday 3 July 2025; 11:53)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,579) by Bill from the UK

Haha, honestly Stacey all I could do was laugh out loud. A reprimand was warranted indeed. I might add that to my bio on this site: Reprimanded in July 2025 by Lambi (warranted).

(Thursday 3 July 2025; 08:31)


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Article: Mariah Carey confirms her new album is finished (109,578) by Zachariah from Croatia

I honestly want both. I still love to blast There For Me and switch to Don't Forget About Us. So different but so powerful.
(Thursday 3 July 2025; 08:16)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,577) by Dove from United States

You guys are funny. That interaction reminded me of the movie A Lot Like Love, the parts with Oliver's little sister because she's always yelling at him. Lol.
(Thursday 3 July 2025; 04:48)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,576) by Lambi from USA

Okay so you're basically webmaster or at least a close buddy of him. No one is allowed to have a rebuttal and must be silenced because webmaster is biased.
(Thursday 3 July 2025; 02:48)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,575) by Stacey from USA

A reprimand was warranted, lol. That's it Bill, you are in your room the rest of the night. No TV.

(Thursday 3 July 2025; 02:26)


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Article: Mariah Carey confirms her new album is finished (109,574) by Bobby A from United States

MC was probably thinking about Circles, I Wish You Knew, Mine Again, Angels Cry, Languishing, Cry, Camouflage, and Portrait type of ballads when she responded to Zane and Ebro.

(Thursday 3 July 2025; 02:07)


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MC vs MC (109,573) by Tijl from Belgium

Frankly, the current pop culture is built on '90s throwbacks; fashion, music, cinema.
TD: reflection on an entire life and career yet to self indulgent for the general public. Do not get me wrong, I truly enjoy the Mimi "misms" and easter eggs although I doubt the general public agrees.
IAEGYEL: from a PR point of view, a true chorus, endorsement and links to a major French fashion house and Naomi's support.
Anyway, we'll see what Mariah's next single brings the table.

(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 20:48)


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Summer fun songs (109,572) by Randy from USA

Jaker20 we never agree on anything but I could not disagree with you more on this topic. I actually would rather an album full of heavy, self introspective songs. I listen to Languishing, Anytime You Need A Friend, Close My Eyes and Through The Rain constantly these days. I appreciate Touch My Body for the melodically driven verses and the camp video. Shake It Off is fun also. Songs like that are needed. But so are songs like My All, Petals and Vanishing. I think we're getting both on the new album. I wanted a heavy Adele-like album with songs like Hello, Easy on Me, Million Years Ago and Someone Like You. That's not where MC is. I don't even think that would sell for Adele at this point in today's musical landscape. But some of us are heartbroken or want our hearts broken. Not everything can be light.
(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 20:15)

One Heart, One Voice (109,571) by Bill from the UK

Lol.
(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 19:33)


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Article: Mariah Carey confirms her new album is finished (109,570) by Max from Germany

I'm just curious what Mariah ballads mean. Ballads before WBT or WBT clones?
(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 18:55)


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Article: Mariah Carey confirms her new album is finished (109,569) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Wonderful, I can't wait. I hope the title of the album will be short.

That it has a summer sound is great too. I'm really excited for it.

(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 10:16)

One Heart, One Voice (109,568) by TJ from Norway

I had a nine hours long drive yesterday and was listening to the Barbra song and many others including Whitney's I Look To You. Both of them got this metallic sound in their voices at that point in their careers. As you said, she will never tell us the truth of what happened.
(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 08:44)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,567) by Sascha from Germany

I don't completely disagree with you but you don't decide who has a place in the fandom and who doesn't.
(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 08:10)


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Touch My Body, Obsessed, Shake it Off, and others (109,566) by jaker20 from US

I saw a semi-viral tweet asking why no one's serving Touch My Body type of songs, other than Sabrina. The tweet and responses describe it as funny, but witty, camp, satirical pop. I think Mariah was on to something with Shake It Off, Touch My Body, Obsessed, that series of releases in mid to late 2000s. Type Dangerous continues that style, it's in the same genre, but lighter, self-aware, and sassy.

I want more of those. Sabrina's recent releases have that vibe. Expresso is very Fantasy adjacent, and has similar Honey type of video. The same with Please, Please, Please. Its not out of her lane, even AIWFCIY has that playful humor to it, because Mariah herself is funny.

I don't want Mariah to do overtly melodrama and serious songs anymore, and I wonder if Mariah feel the same. I think she wasn't into that Streisand song, the release of TD shows it's not even close to the same sound and genre she is creating for the new era. No disrespect to Streisand, I know Mariah has plenty of respect for her but it's not her.

(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 06:11)

One Heart, One Voice (109,565) by Lambi from USA

Appreciate the mediating spirit Bobby A. You are truly a godsend. Keep it up. Everyone's allowed to have opinions of course but everyone is also responsible for their opinions. The lesson here is you can't just say ridiculous things and expect not to be called out on it. It's good to be the adult in the room to snap toddlers back to reality. Therefore members aren't just spewing disrespectful unhinged remarks like, "Her voice is so shot us board members probably sing Hero better than her now." Words have meaning and a reprimand was warranted.
(Wednesday 2 July 2025; 05:44)


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One Heart One Voice (109,564) by Stacey from USA

Every artist has their missteps. I believe I Don't is one of MC's missteps. Having said that, if you love the song, stream away.

(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 21:04)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,563) by Bill from the UK

As I said before, chill out for a change. You'll notice you've made a bit of a fool of yourself as I didn't say I could, although I can sing "the way, hey" from Hero without needing backing tracks, backing singers, auto cues, lip syncing, lighting, and an army of men to navigate me across the stage.

I'd direct you to this really good platform called YouTube. From there, type in the search box "Mariah Carey cover/karaoke" or words to that effect. You'll be presented with an almost inexhaustible list of unprofessional singers, amateurs, and hobbyists who can carry the tune of Hero just as well as Mariah did back in 1993.

Mariah *was* one of the greatest vocalists of a generation, but sadly isn't any longer. How or why that happened will only ever be speculation because she herself will not come clean about what happened to her voice, and continues this masquerade of being this phenomenally good singer when she simply isn't any more. If you genuinely can't see that, then you are just another delusional yass queen who has no place in the fandom, as you're part of the problem as much as she is, for continuing on the facade.
(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 20:49)


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MC16 (109,562) by T from USA

Exciting news about the album. It's complete and she's happy with it. I feel this will be the best album yet.
(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 20:33)

Apple interview (109,561) by Bobby A from United States

I think Gamma and Apple have linked up for an album sales strategy that we have never seen done before. Maybe a deluxe edition will only be a iTunes version. Also, someone said on X that the Japanese version always has one extra track.

(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 17:28)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,560) by Bobby A from United States

We are family. Sometimes we may not agree with another board member's opinions or comments. We all care about MC and her career. Let's get ready to experience the new era and get MC back on top. The unveiling of the album title and second single is going to be huge in the coming weeks. The anticipation is higher than any Mariah Carey album ever before. Let's put our differences aside and get ready for this era.

(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 17:23)


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Apple interview (109,559) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Exciting. She however needs to stop Apple Exclusives and focus on Spotify if she wants more chart success. I know she has ties with Apple through Gamma but Apple Music is no where near Spotify in terms of chart placement and Spotify keeps foiling her because she goes to their competitors.
(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 14:53)


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