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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)

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) 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)

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 (112,550) 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)

Muni Long what? (112,549) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States If the champagne is too burned for your taste, don't drink it. Lol. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 20:29) this is a reply to message 112,534

Muni Long what? (112,534) by Bobby A from United States Maybe it is, Alexis. It was just a random thought while I watched Dex Dexter leave my apartment. Lol. It could happen next year because MC is long overdue reuniting with Tricky and The-Dream. Muni Long's writing partner, Ben Parris being apart of the writing session would be icing on the cake. (Thursday 27 November 2025; 06:39)

Muni Long (112,548) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States This response from you is problematic. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 20:27) this is a reply to message 112,535

Muni Long (112,535) by Terna from Nigeria I knew the minute I heard Mariah's commentary, it rubbed her some kinda way, and there would be some kind of low blow retaliation so to speak, talk about throwing stones and hiding hands. Smh. She needs to simmer down and humble herself. This was done in a ghetto, hood rat, distasteful way and the satire crossed the line and became just pure disrespect quickly. I found it cringeworthy. Oh well, she better ask Katy Perry. Lol. (Thursday 27 November 2025; 19:59)

In Your Feelings (112,547) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Now it's the meds fault? (Saturday 29 November 2025; 20:26) this is a reply to message 112,543

In Your Feelings (112,543) by Lambi from USA Either a cold or her meds dried out her voice, which they tend to do. It's funny because Mi, My Love, Nothing Is Impossible, and Here For It All are all in the same exact Db minor key, so it's her comfortable range. But it's only In Your Feelings where the whole song sounds a little funky. The belts in NII are a bit dry too. I've grown to love the power belts in HFIA, though. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:45)

Prince (112,546) by MusicfanJ from Germany So much money, but no good behave. Something you can't buy. Muni Long wasn't clever to show such "humour". How I miss the times where there were real superstars out there like Prince and Michael. My mother always liked Prince better than MJ, but I think it's hard to compare the two genius men musicwise. I really wish this hidden MJ and Mariah song will someday be released. By the way I love Mariah's version of "The beautiful ones". (Saturday 29 November 2025; 19:38) this is a reply to message 112,545

Prince (112,545) by Bobby A from United States Muni Long's net worth is only about 1.5 to 2 million. She has a long way to go to catch up to MC's net worth of 300 million. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 12:12)

Prince (112,545) by Bobby A from United States Muni Long's net worth is only about 1.5 to 2 million. She has a long way to go to catch up to MC's net worth of 300 million. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 12:12) this is a reply to message 112,544

Prince (112,544) by Lambi from USA Remember when he told Mariah, "I like Honey" and she was like, "I get it, don't sing your songs." She didn't take it as an insult; she just kept it respectful. She didn't react immaturely the way Muni did with such a cut-throat skit, which really can't be perceived as anything other than utter disrespect. That's the difference between them. Mariah just gets it. She was only 27/28 then, yet she was already so emotionally mature. Especially compared to Muni at 37. That was full-on mean-girl energy, and completely unnecessary. I don't think I'll see Muni in the same light ever again. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:59)

Prince (112,544) by Lambi from USA Remember when he told Mariah, "I like Honey" and she was like, "I get it, don't sing your songs." She didn't take it as an insult; she just kept it respectful. She didn't react immaturely the way Muni did with such a cut-throat skit, which really can't be perceived as anything other than utter disrespect. That's the difference between them. Mariah just gets it. She was only 27/28 then, yet she was already so emotionally mature. Especially compared to Muni at 37. That was full-on mean-girl energy, and completely unnecessary. I don't think I'll see Muni in the same light ever again. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:59)

In Your Feelings (112,543) by Lambi from USA Either a cold or her meds dried out her voice, which they tend to do. It's funny because Mi, My Love, Nothing Is Impossible, and Here For It All are all in the same exact Db minor key, so it's her comfortable range. But it's only In Your Feelings where the whole song sounds a little funky. The belts in NII are a bit dry too. I've grown to love the power belts in HFIA, though. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:45) this is a reply to message 112,540

In Your Feelings (112,540) by Giovanni from USA In my opinion "In your feelings" is the only song on the album where Mariah's voice sounds bad. I love her but it sounds like she recorded it while having a cold. It's a shame because it's one of her best recordings. Imagine if MOAlA Mariah sung this song. I wish she had re recorded it when her voice was better. Overall I'm still enjoying HFIA. I would love to hear Bruno cover "In your feelings". (Friday 28 November 2025; 03:29)

In Your Feelings (112,542) by Jamie from UK Yeah I agree. I love this song but her voice is very weak in parts compared to rest of the album. Surely she could have done a better recording of the "picture" line. Her voice breaks and doesn't sound great. In a way it shows her vulnerability and willingness to accept her voice, but if that was someone's first experience of the album I'm sure they would think what has happened. We're fans so we've seen this developing over time, but even I was taken a back at first by this recording, I'm sure she could have done a better recording at some point of that song. Unless it was one of the last to be recorded? (Saturday 29 November 2025; 10:37) this is a reply to message 112,540

In Your Feelings (112,540) by Giovanni from USA In my opinion "In your feelings" is the only song on the album where Mariah's voice sounds bad. I love her but it sounds like she recorded it while having a cold. It's a shame because it's one of her best recordings. Imagine if MOAlA Mariah sung this song. I wish she had re recorded it when her voice was better. Overall I'm still enjoying HFIA. I would love to hear Bruno cover "In your feelings". (Friday 28 November 2025; 03:29)

In Your Feelings (112,541) by T from USA Imagine if some of the old school sounding songs were done for the old school vibe of The Art Of Letting Go era? 1. Type Dangerous 2. Faded 3. Dedicated (ft. Nas) 4. Beautiful (ft. Miguel) 5. I Wont Allow It 6. Make It Look Good 7. You're Mine 8. You Don't Know What To Do 9. It's A Wrap (ft. Mary J Blige) 10. Meteorite 11. In Your Feelings 12. Supernatural 13. Jesus I Do (ft. The Clark Sisters) 14. The Art Of Letting Go (Friday 28 November 2025; 15:07) this is a reply to message 112,540

In Your Feelings (112,540) by Giovanni from USA In my opinion "In your feelings" is the only song on the album where Mariah's voice sounds bad. I love her but it sounds like she recorded it while having a cold. It's a shame because it's one of her best recordings. Imagine if MOAlA Mariah sung this song. I wish she had re recorded it when her voice was better. Overall I'm still enjoying HFIA. I would love to hear Bruno cover "In your feelings". (Friday 28 November 2025; 03:29)

In Your Feelings (112,540) by Giovanni from USA In my opinion "In your feelings" is the only song on the album where Mariah's voice sounds bad. I love her but it sounds like she recorded it while having a cold. It's a shame because it's one of her best recordings. Imagine if MOAlA Mariah sung this song. I wish she had re recorded it when her voice was better. Overall I'm still enjoying HFIA. I would love to hear Bruno cover "In your feelings". (Friday 28 November 2025; 03:29)

Bobbi/Lambi (112,539) by Giovanni from USA I love y'all both and it's funny because I was blasting "The distance" this evening. One of the best from the album and one of my favorites. I think Ty Dolla $ign did great with his verse and Mariah's voice sounds superb. I love Caution as much as Emancipation. For me Caution is a no skips album, it deserved better. (Friday 28 November 2025; 03:24)

Caution (112,538) by Lambi from USA Oh my goodness Bobby A, we're in sync. Blasted Caution for Thanksgiving prep and I love the run from With You, A No No, The Distance, Giving Me Life, One Mo' Gen, 8th Grade, all the way to Stay Long Love You. I genuinely didn't realize how much I love this album. This was her response after the NYE disaster so it's no wonder this record really slaps. She really went in. (Friday 28 November 2025; 02:22) this is a reply to message 112,536

Caution (112,536) by Bobby A from United States Today I have placed Caution on the same level as TEOM. It is just a feel good party record that you can play over and over again. I hope MC is rushed to record MC17 because she produces a party record when she is focused and pressured to put her music out there. (Thursday 27 November 2025; 23:18)

LMAO (112,537) by Lambi from USA Sorry guys I just have to re-share this. It needed its own post. Just to shake off Muni's mess and lighten the mood. I am so thankful for hysterical lambily comedic genius. I'm also grateful I got to join this community this year. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. (Friday 28 November 2025; 01:51)

Caution (112,536) by Bobby A from United States Today I have placed Caution on the same level as TEOM. It is just a feel good party record that you can play over and over again. I hope MC is rushed to record MC17 because she produces a party record when she is focused and pressured to put her music out there. (Thursday 27 November 2025; 23:18)

Muni Long (112,535) by Terna from Nigeria I knew the minute I heard Mariah's commentary, it rubbed her some kinda way, and there would be some kind of low blow retaliation so to speak, talk about throwing stones and hiding hands. Smh. She needs to simmer down and humble herself. This was done in a ghetto, hood rat, distasteful way and the satire crossed the line and became just pure disrespect quickly. I found it cringeworthy. Oh well, she better ask Katy Perry. Lol. (Thursday 27 November 2025; 19:59)

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