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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,577) by jaker20 from US That is why Mariah is saying she doesn't like other artists to cover her songs, because she can't really block them. That's her intention behind it. So she's pre-emptively discouraging other artists, especially from other artists she feels threatened. (Monday 1 December 2025; 21:53) this is a reply to message 112,574

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,574) by Edward from USA Mariah can't stop anyone from covering her songs. Same with Prince, he wasn't happy about "Nothing Compares 2 U" being released, but legally, there was nothing he could do. Once a song has been released to the public in the U.S., the copyright owner can't block someone else from recording a cover. This is because of what's called a compulsory mechanical license. After the original version is out, any artist can legally record and distribute their own version without asking the songwriter for permission. For example, if Kelly Clarkson wanted to cover any Mariah Carey song, she could record and release it without ever asking Mariah, she would just need to secure the mechanical license and pay the required royalties. Those royalties are handled through agencies like the Harry Fox Agency or a pro such as ASCAP or BMI, which make sure the original songwriter and publisher get paid. So even though Mariah Carey has said she doesn't really like other people doing her songs, that's just her personal preference. It doesn't give her legal power to stop a cover, as long as the proper licensing steps are followed. (Monday 1 December 2025; 15:28)

When Christmas Comes (112,576) by jaker20 from US I just can't stand seeing Nick Cannon anymore." That's exactly why I don't like the video. I was just being nice. (Monday 1 December 2025; 21:37) this is a reply to message 112,569

When Christmas Comes (112,569) by Giovanni from USA I love the song but I disagree, I like the video. I love Mariah's look in the ... especially by the piano next to John Legend. I think the video was nicely done and represented Mariah being happy and enjoying the Holiday spirit. I just can't stand seeing Nick Cannon anymore. (Monday 1 December 2025; 04:10)

Michael and Justin (112,575) by Edward from USA Of course, it's different when it comes to sampling or using someone's actual vocal recording, like for a duet or remix. In those situations, you do need clearance from the copyright owner and the artist, because you're using the original recording, not just the song. (Monday 1 December 2025; 16:18) this is a reply to message 112,574

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,574) by Edward from USA Mariah can't stop anyone from covering her songs. Same with Prince, he wasn't happy about "Nothing Compares 2 U" being released, but legally, there was nothing he could do. Once a song has been released to the public in the U.S., the copyright owner can't block someone else from recording a cover. This is because of what's called a compulsory mechanical license. After the original version is out, any artist can legally record and distribute their own version without asking the songwriter for permission. For example, if Kelly Clarkson wanted to cover any Mariah Carey song, she could record and release it without ever asking Mariah, she would just need to secure the mechanical license and pay the required royalties. Those royalties are handled through agencies like the Harry Fox Agency or a pro such as ASCAP or BMI, which make sure the original songwriter and publisher get paid. So even though Mariah Carey has said she doesn't really like other people doing her songs, that's just her personal preference. It doesn't give her legal power to stop a cover, as long as the proper licensing steps are followed. (Monday 1 December 2025; 15:28)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,574) by Edward from USA Mariah can't stop anyone from covering her songs. Same with Prince, he wasn't happy about "Nothing Compares 2 U" being released, but legally, there was nothing he could do. Once a song has been released to the public in the U.S., the copyright owner can't block someone else from recording a cover. This is because of what's called a compulsory mechanical license. After the original version is out, any artist can legally record and distribute their own version without asking the songwriter for permission. For example, if Kelly Clarkson wanted to cover any Mariah Carey song, she could record and release it without ever asking Mariah, she would just need to secure the mechanical license and pay the required royalties. Those royalties are handled through agencies like the Harry Fox Agency or a pro such as ASCAP or BMI, which make sure the original songwriter and publisher get paid. So even though Mariah Carey has said she doesn't really like other people doing her songs, that's just her personal preference. It doesn't give her legal power to stop a cover, as long as the proper licensing steps are followed. (Monday 1 December 2025; 15:28) this is a reply to message 112,573

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,573) by Mi.I.am.A.Lamb from Poland Billy has became a friend of MC so it was very personal. For years Kelly Clarkson has been expressing her huge desire to cover Mariah's songs ("Miss you most" among others) but MC is not clearing that one. She is so protective of her catalogue although in previous years she did allow Michael Bublé and Idina Menzel to record AIWFCIY. (Monday 1 December 2025; 14:08)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,573) by Mi.I.am.A.Lamb from Poland Billy has became a friend of MC so it was very personal. For years Kelly Clarkson has been expressing her huge desire to cover Mariah's songs ("Miss you most" among others) but MC is not clearing that one. She is so protective of her catalogue although in previous years she did allow Michael Bublé and Idina Menzel to record AIWFCIY. (Monday 1 December 2025; 14:08) this is a reply to message 112,553

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,553) by Shezz from Pk Yeah I really do think. To be fair she has allowed people to officially sample and cover her work and praised it (Billy Eichner - Miss You Most is one that comes to mind, and Jojo's as well) so I don't think she actually has a problem with it. Like you said, she's just taking a page out of Prince's diva book unnecessarily. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:31)

Muni Long (112,572) by MusicfanJ from Germany I didn't know her too. And I think you didn't miss anything. I hope if in the future there's another duet, it will be a real musician, not just a "trendy" youngster. (Monday 1 December 2025; 11:53) this is a reply to message 112,559

Muni Long (112,559) by Edward from USA You're not the only one, I didn't know who she was either. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 14:55)

My Love (112,571) by Giovanni from USA There's an AI version of "My love" in Butterfly voice and in my opinion it's good. A very nice r&b version that would have fit perfectly on the Butterfly album. I'm kind of disappointed that we have never heard any unreleased songs from '97. There has to be at least one or two that didn't make the album. (Monday 1 December 2025; 04:23)

The Beautiful Ones (112,570) by Giovanni from USA Yup I agree Mariah out did Prince with "The Beautiful Ones". I don't care what he thought about her cover, hers is better. I have never cared for Prince the same way I have never cared for Elton John or Stevie Wonder. (Monday 1 December 2025; 04:15) this is a reply to message 112,567

The Beautiful Ones (112,567) by Lambi from USA Mariah introduced The Beautiful Ones to me. And I agree, hers is better. Could've been a tad bit shorter but Mariah's voice and interpretation during Butterfly is basically unbeatable. Prince might've been insecure. (Monday 1 December 2025; 02:11)

When Christmas Comes (112,569) by Giovanni from USA I love the song but I disagree, I like the video. I love Mariah's look in the ... especially by the piano next to John Legend. I think the video was nicely done and represented Mariah being happy and enjoying the Holiday spirit. I just can't stand seeing Nick Cannon anymore. (Monday 1 December 2025; 04:10) this is a reply to message 112,563

When Christmas Comes (112,563) by jaker20 from US I've been kind of obsessed with this song lately. It's such a classy and classic Christmas song. But the video does not capture the beauty of the song. I hope she updates it because it's an earworm. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 19:22)

The Beautiful Ones (112,568) by Bobby A from United States I totally agree. It was meant to have a jam session feeling or how an 80s ballad was extended. It worked for me because I wanted more MC and Sisqo at the end. (Monday 1 December 2025; 03:24) this is a reply to message 112,567

The Beautiful Ones (112,567) by Lambi from USA Mariah introduced The Beautiful Ones to me. And I agree, hers is better. Could've been a tad bit shorter but Mariah's voice and interpretation during Butterfly is basically unbeatable. Prince might've been insecure. (Monday 1 December 2025; 02:11)

The Beautiful Ones (112,567) by Lambi from USA Mariah introduced The Beautiful Ones to me. And I agree, hers is better. Could've been a tad bit shorter but Mariah's voice and interpretation during Butterfly is basically unbeatable. Prince might've been insecure. (Monday 1 December 2025; 02:11) this is a reply to message 112,560

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,560) by Edward from USA I think it really comes down to taste. Aside from some of his early work, I've never been a big fan of Prince or his style of singing. I've actually played both versions of "The Beautiful Ones" for people who had never heard either version before, including people who don't even speak the language, and Mariah's version has always been the favorite. She and Sisqo did a great job with it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:02)

Prince (112,566) by Lambi from USA The truth is more nuanced than the common myth that "Prince hated covers". He didn't actually hate people performing his songs; what he disliked was loss of control over his work, especially when it involved: ownership and publishing rights. Record labels profiting without his consent and interpretations he felt were exploitative or low-quality. He was basically just protective, not opposed to covering. He's actually really generous. He wrote so many songs for other artists. (Monday 1 December 2025; 02:05) this is a reply to message 112,565

Prince (112,565) by BFF from United States Prince recorded multiple studio versions of other artists' songs and included them on albums. All of the following covers he recorded appeared on one of his studio albums (included in parentheses): Betcha By Golly Wow by The Stylistics (Emancipation) I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt (not written by Raitt but still a cover) (Emancipation) Every Day Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow (Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic) A Case of You by Joni Mitchell (One Nite Alone...) Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells (Lotusflow3r) I think it's totally fine for artists to voice a dislike for other people covering their songs and then turn around and cover other artists' songs. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 22:15)

Prince (112,565) by BFF from United States Prince recorded multiple studio versions of other artists' songs and included them on albums. All of the following covers he recorded appeared on one of his studio albums (included in parentheses): Betcha By Golly Wow by The Stylistics (Emancipation) I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt (not written by Raitt but still a cover) (Emancipation) Every Day Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow (Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic) A Case of You by Joni Mitchell (One Nite Alone...) Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells (Lotusflow3r) I think it's totally fine for artists to voice a dislike for other people covering their songs and then turn around and cover other artists' songs. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 22:15) this is a reply to message 112,552

Prince (112,552) by Lambi from USA Prince covered songs all the time though like Just My Imagination, Superstition, and Come Together, but only live and never on record. He did not like the idea of other people making money off his work, and Mariah probably feels the same way. Live performances seems to be fine but releasing them commercially is not. By that metric, she was not dissing Muni at all. I also do not think Mariah is complaining. She was even smiling here. She has always shown love to people who sampled her songs. She appreciated Like Mariah by Fifth Harmony, she approved Emotionless by Drake, she even jumped in on the Big Energy Remix and used Bryson Tillers SIO sample for a transition in concerts. She has consistently been supportive of people who sample her music tastefully. There is nothing inherently wrong with covering songs anyway. Mariah debuted with all originals, but when she was asked to do a cover for MTV Unplugged (just for TV), she then realized she could absolutely elevate a song. And had no problem doing on record: Without You, Open Arms and all that came after. But before I'll Be There, they originally wanted her to cover Aretha's Natural Woman, but out of respect for Aretha, Mariah went to Carole King and asked to write something new instead, and that is how If It's Over was born. She is at the core, a true songwriter, just like Prince, and really wanted make that a statement. And today I feel she really proved it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:07)

Muni Long (112,564) by Bobby A from United States Bill, I forgot to mention the songs Muni Long co-wrote with MC. Their first collaboration is your favorite song Crapfinity. A No No is their second collaboration. Muni Long provides the background vocals and the laughter on A No No. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 21:25) this is a reply to message 112,558

Muni Long (112,558) by Bobby A from United States Hi Bill. It was in 2009 Priscillia Renea released her album, Jukebox. After that she spent a decade writing songs for other artists. She released her second album Colored in 2018 and it didn't do anything. She became increasingly frustrated that her solo career was not going anywhere. So, she signed to Def Jam Records and changed her name to Muni Long. Her first Def Jam release as Muni Long was Hrs. and Hrs. on November 19, 2021. R&B radio and listeners went crazy about the song during the 2021 holiday season. TikTok videos were made by fans and at the top of 2022, it exploded on the Hot 100 chart. It was a certified hit with every R&B and pop listener on Valentine's Day. That is the Muni Long story and why she's popular today. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 13:41)

When Christmas Comes (112,563) by jaker20 from US I've been kind of obsessed with this song lately. It's such a classy and classic Christmas song. But the video does not capture the beauty of the song. I hope she updates it because it's an earworm. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 19:22)

Muni who? (112,562) by Hanno van Leeuwen from The Netherlands Over here in Europe nobody knows Muni Long, she's a nobody, sorry not sorry. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 19:05)

Prince (112,561) by Edward from USA Prince always had this lingering disdain for Sinead O'Connor, and for a person like him with a Napoleon complex, it's hard not to see why: she took "Nothing Compares 2 U" and turned it into the cultural moment he never could. He and the giant diva swallowed held onto that resentment right up until the day he died. Sinead earned pennies from that song compared to the millions that flowed his way. Look at someone like Dolly Parton. She openly loves that Whitney turned "I Will Always Love You" into a global phenomenon, because she understood the bigger picture: a great cover only elevates the songwriter. She laughed all the way to the bank and thanked Whitney every chance she got. Prince and Mariah both getting touchy when someone else breathes new life into their songs feels... ironic. At the end of the day, it's ego. If you're going to play in the world of reinterpretation, you can't fall apart when someone does it too, sometimes even better. I don't think Mariah gives two fs about people covering her songs. She's just worried that someone could pull a "Nothing Compares 2 U" on one of her songs. It's all about ego and insecurity. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:20) this is a reply to message 112,552

Prince (112,552) by Lambi from USA Prince covered songs all the time though like Just My Imagination, Superstition, and Come Together, but only live and never on record. He did not like the idea of other people making money off his work, and Mariah probably feels the same way. Live performances seems to be fine but releasing them commercially is not. By that metric, she was not dissing Muni at all. I also do not think Mariah is complaining. She was even smiling here. She has always shown love to people who sampled her songs. She appreciated Like Mariah by Fifth Harmony, she approved Emotionless by Drake, she even jumped in on the Big Energy Remix and used Bryson Tillers SIO sample for a transition in concerts. She has consistently been supportive of people who sample her music tastefully. There is nothing inherently wrong with covering songs anyway. Mariah debuted with all originals, but when she was asked to do a cover for MTV Unplugged (just for TV), she then realized she could absolutely elevate a song. And had no problem doing on record: Without You, Open Arms and all that came after. But before I'll Be There, they originally wanted her to cover Aretha's Natural Woman, but out of respect for Aretha, Mariah went to Carole King and asked to write something new instead, and that is how If It's Over was born. She is at the core, a true songwriter, just like Prince, and really wanted make that a statement. And today I feel she really proved it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:07)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,560) by Edward from USA I think it really comes down to taste. Aside from some of his early work, I've never been a big fan of Prince or his style of singing. I've actually played both versions of "The Beautiful Ones" for people who had never heard either version before, including people who don't even speak the language, and Mariah's version has always been the favorite. She and Sisqo did a great job with it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:02) this is a reply to message 112,556

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,556) by Mimi from UK I agree with you on that Mariah is being a hypocrite, but to say her cover of Beautiful Ones is better than Prince´s is crazy. Mariah did a good job on that cover, but it does not compare to the original. I'm a die hard MC fan but that's just crazy to state that, lol. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 07:09)

Muni Long (112,559) by Edward from USA You're not the only one, I didn't know who she was either. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 14:55) this is a reply to message 112,557

Muni Long (112,557) by Bill from the UK Am I the only one here who has no idea who or what Muni Long is? (Sunday 30 November 2025; 12:18)

Muni Long (112,558) by Bobby A from United States Hi Bill. It was in 2009 Priscillia Renea released her album, Jukebox. After that she spent a decade writing songs for other artists. She released her second album Colored in 2018 and it didn't do anything. She became increasingly frustrated that her solo career was not going anywhere. So, she signed to Def Jam Records and changed her name to Muni Long. Her first Def Jam release as Muni Long was Hrs. and Hrs. on November 19, 2021. R&B radio and listeners went crazy about the song during the 2021 holiday season. TikTok videos were made by fans and at the top of 2022, it exploded on the Hot 100 chart. It was a certified hit with every R&B and pop listener on Valentine's Day. That is the Muni Long story and why she's popular today. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 13:41) this is a reply to message 112,557

Muni Long (112,557) by Bill from the UK Am I the only one here who has no idea who or what Muni Long is? (Sunday 30 November 2025; 12:18)

Muni Long (112,557) by Bill from the UK Am I the only one here who has no idea who or what Muni Long is? (Sunday 30 November 2025; 12:18)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,556) by Mimi from UK I agree with you on that Mariah is being a hypocrite, but to say her cover of Beautiful Ones is better than Prince´s is crazy. Mariah did a good job on that cover, but it does not compare to the original. I'm a die hard MC fan but that's just crazy to state that, lol. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 07:09) this is a reply to message 112,551

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work. Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy. Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his. From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing. I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)

Mariah is out of the funk (112,555) by Lambi from USA Felt the same right after seeing her annual anointed greens video. She's so enthusiastic. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 05:23) this is a reply to message 112,550

Mariah is out of the funk (112,550) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Wow, I just watched some videos on YouTube from the opening show in Las Vegas, and the sparkle in her eyes is back. She moves more like she used to, it looks like she actually wants to be there, and she's having fun. I think she is officially out of her depression, so happy to see. The show is still 99% lipped, and I am affraid that is just the new standard now. But as Lambs, we know her first shows usually are her worst, she tends to use a few shows to warm up, then she gets better and better every night. But I still don't think we are there that she will try to sing a whole song live, we might never get there again. But it was so fun to see Mariah happy and cracking jokes again, it has been painful for us all the last couple of years, but as a bipolar myself, I know that you will eventually get out of the funk, you just don't know when or how, each time you get sick feels a bit similar to the last time, but there's always something new, different things you have to go through, the road to recovery is never the same. My girl is finally on the other side again, Mariah is out of the funk. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 21:06)

Bad lip syncing (112,554) by Brandon from USA And the worst lip syncer award goes to... Mariah Carey. There is an art to lip syncing realistically and she does not try to hide it at all. Does she not watch her performances back to see how it translates and where she can improve? Bey and Celine have mastered it. I swear she gives the least amount of effort. It's so frustrating from the greatest singer in the world. SMH. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:59)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,553) by Shezz from Pk Yeah I really do think. To be fair she has allowed people to officially sample and cover her work and praised it (Billy Eichner - Miss You Most is one that comes to mind, and Jojo's as well) so I don't think she actually has a problem with it. Like you said, she's just taking a page out of Prince's diva book unnecessarily. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:31) this is a reply to message 112,551

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work. Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy. Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his. From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing. I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)

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