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Re: Glitter album (68,352) (68,379) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines True. I sorta have this "rule" when in comes to music, where a retro spin will not work unless the reference point is at least about 15 years ago. Any time lesser than that will most likely produce unsuccessful results because the wait hasn't been long enough and the sonic landscape has not changed that much, rendering any attempt at recreating that sound pointless. Case in point: while not really meant as a throwback, Mariah's many attempts at recreating the mid-2000s R&B-pop vibe that made TEOM so successful has almost always fallen short/flat. In contrast, Meghan Trainor's fusion of late 90s teen pop with 00s urban pop has worked for her single "No". 2001 was simply too soon for an 80s throwback album. Would it have worked had it been released later? Still probably not that well, but it would have made a little more sense, and that doesn't take away from the fact that Mariah was on to something great - it just happened at the wrong time. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 19:49)

Re: The most awkward photo ever (68,359) (68,378) by Malcolm from Asia See if Mariah will just present herself like this (excluding the bodysuit of course) she will look elegant and all that. That photo is just plain ugly, too horrible. Come on Kristofer Buckle and Danielle Priano come on that wig is beyond hideous, can't handle it, is she blind to not know Mariah's hairline? Like these people are even famous for their amazing talent, have other A-list clients which they are doing a fantastic job and yet they can't do it for Mariah consistently. So disappointing. And for her management team, I don't know what they were thinking for allowing that pic to be seen by public, please do learn more about damage control. Beyonce's team will never ever allow this kind of sh*t. For the past 2 years that Stella took over, I know she got Mariah some amazing gigs but please enough with the gimmicks already, there's a right and other way to make Mariah "relevant". I know Mariah can also be the one to blame because of her not so good actions and choices but you are all here to handle her properly, heck you are all called as her "management" team. Instead of balancing her diva ways, you are just tolerating her to go beyond that. You are all treating her like trash, washed up star like sometimes I can see that there are more of you that are here just to grab the money than go hard on helping rebuilding her image. That pic that allowed to be posted on public and her hideous wigs and lashes says a lot that they are not doing there 100% for Mariah. Just because they are all comfortable with her, they can just slacks off like that and be with her on vacations not doing the best that they can as Mariah's personnel. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 19:17)

Re: Mariah Carey One Sweet Day is saved (68,346) (68,377) by Letters From Adi from India The Chainsmokers' Closer. Tapped out even before 14 weeks. It's quite funny that the guy who worked on the Obsessed remix saved her record. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 18:21)

Mike Will Made It and Mariah (68,376) by Pau from Mexico I was listening "Black Beatles" for the first time yesterday and I paused when I recognized the "Mike Will Made It" phrase at the beginning of every song Mike Will produces. I realized it's the same phrase we listen at the beginning of "Faded" (of course in "Faded", Mariah also signs it). I've never heard from this producer, although right now, one can find dozens of articles talking about him. He finally hit the jackpot with "Black Beatles" but he has been around for some years and has worked with A-list singers. (He produced "We Can't Stop" and "Formation".) My point here is that we always say that Mariah should work with new producers, and this proves she does. She worked with Mike Will Made It for MIAMTEC and the result was "Faded", which it's a shame wasn't a single but the song is amazing. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 17:41)

Re: Mariah's World (68,372) (68,375) by RibbonB from USA Stellar's garden variety shows are banal family events, for the most part. This is taking M. deep into Kardashian waters, for no good reason. But also remember this one will be aired world wide, where the MIAM show was just on NBC in the US if I recall. They are trying to guarantee a big bang with ratchet pre-press, IMO. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 17:01)

Re: Mariah's World (68,371) (68,373) by RibbonB from USA I would live for that footage of Mariah Bitch slapping Stellar into next week. And don't forget the wig/weave pulling. That's one way to get rid of the wigs you hate. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 16:53)

Re: Mariah's World (68,365) (68,372) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter See that is the thing, both Mariah's special for MIAM and her Christmas special garnered around 3-4 millions views, without much promo. Let's put aside the Christmas special, because anything Christmas related with Mariah is hot commodity, but let's take the much underrated MIAM special that she did, no one knew much about it yet they tuned in to watch it without any drama needed. So I really don't get why she needs to amp up the ratchet act now. Like someone mentioned, why is even the hint/illusion of a possible Bryan-Mariah subplot required if this is supposedly a "docu-series" and something Mariah said she "wanted to do only because she wanted to have memories of the tour and document the process because people are not aware about how a tour actually takes place". Then why do we need any sub-plot for this? Unless it's actually just a garden variety Stella produced ratchet reality show, then have the decency to own up to it instead of continuously barfing at it being called that yet going out of your way to stir drama up. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 16:29)

Re: Mariah's World (68,368) (68,371) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha Ribbon B, I can't with you suggesting a slap-off. My reaction to that and Stella's love for mud makeup is (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 16:24)

Merry Christmas 2 You (68,370) by Gilles from Malta I love this album so much. My people here prefer this album than the first one. I think because on "Merry Christmas" there are more US popular Christmas songs and on Merry Christmas 2 You there are more European popular Christmas songs. On Both we have "All I Want for Christmas is you" and "Holy night". On the other hand Merry Christmas made in 1994 is more considered as a pop Crhsitmas album that's why it did flop in 1994 and didn't get a lot of intention and on the other side "Merry Christmas 2 you" is a classical album out in 2010 (orchestra talking). Regarding my opinion, both albums are nice and are about two different time or area, almost 20 years. I do remember when "All I want for Christmas is you" was out on TV, I was excited but for my parents and my grandparents it was too pop and not enough traditional (traditional catholic Chrsitmas songs in French at this time of my life, no pop, only traditional and classical songs) and after almost all those years it came the Christmas hit and the Christmas song the most played in all the world. Hey hey it is funny how time can change things. Anyway I would not name Merry Christmas to you a mistake but a way to keep Mariah the Queen of Christmas by turning the first record as a classical record and to make some excellent music additions. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 16:02)

Re: Mariah's World (68,357) (68,368) by RibbonB from USA Hopefully she will get a spin-off and spin right out of MW. Ding, ding. Maybe they will have a slap fight on the show, with blush spread everywhere. *spoiler alert* That isn't my real thought for a good outcome, but now that I mention slap fight, that would be perfect for a ratchet reality show on E network. You gotta have fights and drink throwing. Now that would be a way to finish Stellar off. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 15:57)

Re: A Tribe Called Quest (68,356) (68,367) by RibbonB from USA I know, I am not a big fan of theirs either, but I have heard people calling it a masterpiece. I have yet to listen to it, but I will just to form my own opinion. The last rap record I loved was Outkast's "The Love Below" and some of Speakerboxx. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 15:52)

Re: Glitter album (68,363) (68,366) by RibbonB from USA I agree, MC2Y is quite good. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 15:50)

Re: Mariah's World (68,357) (68,365) by B from USA It will be. KUWTK garners around two million viewers and Mariah's recent specials have garnered between three and four million viewers. I hope and pray the show isn't a train wreck and that Packer and the wedding planning are no longer included since their [sic] no longer together. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 15:49)

Re: Article: Teyana Taylor joins Mariah for the diva holiday special (68,347) (68,364) by Martyn from England, UK Kelly Clarkson joining the lineup would be incredible, I'd love to see her and Mariah duet together and I've always thought that "Underneath The Tree" is a modern day AIWFCIY. It's a criminally underrated song. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 15:32)

Re: Glitter album (68,361) (68,363) by Martyn from England, UK Are you kidding? MCIIY is an amazing album, I think I may even prefer it to her first Christmas album. And I have it on Spotify. Maybe it's just in the US? (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 15:29)

Re: Glitter album (68,358) (68,362) by B from USA Glitter was ahead of its time. Paying homage to the 80's is now en vogue. I'm loving "Versace on the Floor" by Bruno. I really hope Mariah works with him. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 14:51)

Re: Glitter album (68,358) (68,361) by B from USA MCIIY was a mistake. Was she contractually obligated to make this album? (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 14:41)

The most awkward photo ever (68,359) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So this photo is floating around Twitter and it's from her Mexican meet and greet. Mariah, girl, I just can't. Also why another photo was not taken and this was released is beyond me. All that lighting and posing demands and yet her team allows these to be public. I don't know why Mariah wears these ugly wigs when her natural hair is perfect. Plus even if you wear them, get good ones girl. Since you are going down the Kardashian route, might as well get flawless hair and makeup advice from them. Also Beyonce has great wigs/weaves. Plus her need for awkward poses when she looks so much more beautiful in her candids. We all know Mariah doesn't really look like that but her harsh makeup and ugly wigs are just a no no. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 14:35)

Re: Glitter album (68,352) (68,358) by Adam from Usa It's so strange to me how Glitter and MC2Y are not on Spotify. Such a missed opportunity in my eyes. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 14:16)

Re: Mariah's World (68,351) (68,357) by Licia from USA I honestly don't believe that. Especially if this show is a huge success. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 13:17)

Re: A Tribe Called Quest (68,348) (68,356) by Licia from USA I'm not a huge fan of their's, but I'm really happy for them. I keep hearing how great the album is. They lost a member and like you said they haven't released new music in 20 years yet they still managed to put out a great product. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 13:15)

Re: Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (68,350) (68,355) by Licia from USA I could have done without Busta yelling through out the song, but in my opinion Fabulous' rap in the beginning fit in nicely. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 13:10)

Re: Glitter album (68,349) (68,354) by Licia from USA It's absolutely amazing. This is my second favorite album. It was crazy how the songs that were not remakes fit in so well with the theme of the album. Maybe if people would not have focused so much on the movie tanking, they may have given the album a chance. It has great vocals with very well written songs. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 13:08)

Re: Glitter album (68,349) (68,353) by Sheila from United States "Lead the way" and those vocals and "Never too far" is also so pretty. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 12:08)

Re: Glitter album (68,349) (68,352) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love this album too because of these reasons: 1. The way Mariah sings the ballads is just phenomenal. 2. The up-tempo songs are so much fun, even with the rappers. 3. I love the early 80ies/disco influenced songs. "All my life" is so good, the beginning, the chorus, the groove of it and of course her voice is a dream. I still think this album was ahead of its time. (Wednesday 16 November 2016; 11:58)

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