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About Tevin from USA: A laid back guy that loves Mariah!

MC16 (108,966) by Tevin from USA I want to publicly apologize to Bobby A, for doubting that MC16 was coming. Your optimism paid off, looks like a new era is about to start. (Monday 2 June 2025; 18:44)

Music Box vs Daydream (108,960) by Tevin from USA That's a great take on those albums. (Monday 2 June 2025; 17:25) this is a reply to message 108,933

Music Box vs Daydream (108,933) by Edward from USA Lyrically, I prefer Daydream, but vocally, Music Box reigns supreme in my book. While her voice on Daydream was like pure butter, smooth, nuanced, and mature, on Music Box, it was fuller, more powerful and with a richness difficult to match. Mariah Carey, Music Box, and Merry Christmas are the only albums where Mariah came closest to matching Whitney’s level of resonance and vocal power. Daydream still featured incredible vocals, strong, expressive, and technically refined, but it leaned more into buttery tone and artistic subtlety rather than sheer vocal force. As an overall body of work, Daydream was more mature and creatively sophisticated than Music Box, but vocally, Music Box was a powerhouse. As much as I love myself some Music Box, Daydream is the better album in my humble opinion. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 02:10)

The simplest explanation is the best explanation (108,959) by Tevin from USA Honestly, I wish she would get back into writing for others. Nobody can touch her pen game. Nobody. (Monday 2 June 2025; 17:16) this is a reply to message 108,932

The simplest explanation is the best explanation (108,932) by Lambi from USA I actually believe the human singing voice is perfected through Mariah. She can quite literally do everything and more. God was like: "She's just gonna sound out of this world, in every register, and her songwriting will blow everyone out of the water, oh and I'll put her in charge of my holiday." Her voice is a literal gift from the heavens above but it also came with a bit of a curse. Mariah has nodules. Her ability to whistle eventually worsened her nodules. Her voice was the money maker, because she was poor and is deeply afraid of the rug being pulled from under her. She worked her voice to the extremes. Songwriting also happen to make bank in royalties so she went crazy hard on that too. She simply overworked her gifts. End end. These nose jobs and alcoholism theories sound so elementary. No other singer will have a similar decline diagnoses because Mariah is simply built different. A cut above the rest. (Sunday 1 June 2025; 00:33)

Nasty, nasty comment (108,958) by Tevin from USA Also, add to the fact that when she was forced to stop drinking (while she was pregnant), her tone and clarity improved to a point that I would dare say, we haven't heard since Glitter. (Monday 2 June 2025; 17:14) this is a reply to message 108,927

Nasty, nasty comment (108,927) by Edward from USA If you're going to be a "Yass Queen", at least own it with pride. Facts don't care about your feelings, they remain facts, whether you like them or not. And clearly, for some of you, the truth is like kryptonite. It's well documented that Mariah Carey indulged in heavy drinking, especially around the time leading up to the release of Butterfly. Her voice was never quite the same afterward. She's been drunk in public many times, so it's not like she had a secret. While it may not have been his place to speak on it, even her brother mentioned that she was drinking while on her bipolar meds. Eminem, in his track The Warning, didn't hold back either, outright calling her an alcoholic. Say what you want, but the receipts have been there for a long time. And as much as I love Mariah, with the state of her voice today, she wouldn't even make it to audition in front of the judges on American Idol. Her voice is completely shot. But of course, in La La Land, she's still "slaying". Reality, however, paints a very different picture. (Saturday 31 May 2025; 17:22)

Happy anniversary (108,930) by Tevin from USA TJ, Music Box is a great album also. It's even better with the anniversary deluxe edition, but, Daydream is still peak Mariah. I feel like it perfectly blends the commercial success and pop appeal of MB and the artistry of Butterfly. It's perfection. Rounding out my top three would be: 2. Butterfly 3.TEOM (Saturday 31 May 2025; 21:07) this is a reply to message 108,919

Happy anniversary (108,919) by TJ from Norway Am I the only one who likes Music Box better than Daydream? (Saturday 31 May 2025; 10:33)

Happy anniversary (108,917) by Tevin from USA Happy anniversary to the album that turned me into a Lamb. Even though Daydream will forever be the best album Mariah has ever created, TEOM holds a very special place in my heart. (Saturday 31 May 2025; 05:18)

Is there any other singer? (108,906) by Tevin from USA I was wondering, other than normal age, wear and tear on a voice. Do you all know of any other singer, who's voice pretty much changed with each album, like Mariah's did? Not including child singers like MJ when he first started, since their voices change with age. (Friday 30 May 2025; 17:39)

Mariah Carey had 50-11 nose jobs but still insecure about "bad side"? (108,905) by Tevin from USA I thought the changes that took place during Daydream era, was more of a stylistic choice rather than any vocal changes or issues. Plus didn't she start lowering the keys of most of her songs that era, in order to be able to hit crazier and more dramatic high notes? (Friday 30 May 2025; 17:34) this is a reply to message 108,899

Mariah Carey had 50-11 nose jobs but still insecure about "bad side"? (108,899) by Bill from the UK I'm surprised more people don't notice the difference from Merry Christmas to Daydream vocally. Most sight Butterfly as when he voice began to decline and change, but for me Daydream was the beginning of the end. It was just masked by good songs, good production, and confidence on the stage when performing. Main call-outs for you all to review is that her melisma became disjointed, most noticeable on songs like I Am Free. She breaks it up rather than just singing straight through the melody like she did on all her albums beforehand. Then all the body from her voice went too, best displayed by When I Saw You and Long Ago. She still sounds great but there was a very noticeable shift at this point. As this was before her alcoholism then the nose job would be the most likely cause for the change. (Friday 30 May 2025; 08:28)

Obviously medicated (108,848) by Tevin from USA I agree. Though we will never know what's truly going on with MC, until she speaks out about it, I too am worried. Hopefully it's just a side effect of meds that will eventually wear off or she can changes dosages or meds (I'm no doctor). I remember when two close friends of mine had to go on meds for bipolar, when they were in them, they were completely different people. They acted much like this, drowsy, out of it, in a daze, not all there. Mariah we love you. (Friday 23 May 2025; 22:07) this is a reply to message 108,845

Obviously medicated (108,845) by Carlos from Brazil I think it's really safe to say that she is using medication. I used to take some anti depression remedies and it really kinda "takes your soul out". It's necessary for the case, in terms of "you need it to get better" to a certain point and then maybe reduce or get rid of it when you get well but it really lets you on a deplorable state. You just go through life and the emotions like it's nothing. Mariah's last answer to the reporter when asked about what a popstar like Katy has to do when you get hate or something really tells it all. She said "don't pay attention and move on". I think she hasn't really stopped and thought about her situation: her voice, the lost of her family. It's like she just thinks "let's move on" and then she just goes through life. (Friday 23 May 2025; 15:53)

Mariah and Barbara [sic] (108,639) by Tevin from USA I can't wait to hear the song that they did together. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 22:02)

MC16 (108,610) by Tevin from USA At this rate, I don't even know if we will get a Rarities 2. (Friday 25 April 2025; 19:53) this is a reply to message 108,607

MC16 (108,607) by Bobby A from United States I know that I am beating a dead horse. Will we ever get MC16 in our hands? Today I just think it we will never get MC16. (Thursday 24 April 2025; 00:50)

MIMI 20 incomplete (108,552) by Tevin from USA Let me start off on a positive note, I'm glad Mariah is doing something to celebrate the anniversary of this amazing album. As much as I loved Mariah growing up, this album truly made me a huge fan of hers. Now with that being said, I'm going to need Mariah to reach into that vault and find a hidden demo or track from that album. Lol. I'm excited to hear the a capella version of Circles, but other than that, everything else is just remixes. Many of them have been released or leaked years ago. I was really hoping for something new. But who knows, maybe she'll have more surprises coming. Anyone know the code for Pepsi Headquarters vault? We need those ringtones released. (Friday 11 April 2025; 16:39)

(108,547) by Tevin from USA I waited to midnight and her website just crashed. I need to go to sleep. What did she release? (Friday 11 April 2025; 06:02)

My one TEOM track is (108,537) by Tevin from USA I always considered it to be an updated version of [Breakdown]. (Wednesday 9 April 2025; 15:35) this is a reply to message 108,534

My one TEOM track is (108,534) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love "One and only" too. RnB meets Hip Hop at its best. Such a relaxed, cool song. (Wednesday 9 April 2025; 12:44)

You have to get rid of one (108,473) by Tevin from USA I would save EFA and TTEOT. Vanishing is amazing though. Especially the live Music Box tour performance of it. (Thursday 27 March 2025; 19:47) this is a reply to message 108,460

You have to get rid of one (108,460) by RadChad from United States Wow this was very difficult, but if I had to chose, it'd be "Everything Fades Away" because Till The End Of Time and Vanishing aren't going anywhere ever. (Thursday 27 March 2025; 01:38)

You have to get rid of one (108,467) by Tevin from USA Haha. True. (Thursday 27 March 2025; 15:08) this is a reply to message 108,458

You have to get rid of one (108,458) by Edward from USA How dare you. That would be sacrilege. (Thursday 27 March 2025; 01:09)

You have to get rid of one (108,447) by Tevin from USA Two of these three songs has to disappear from history. Which song are you saving? Till the end of time Everything fades away Vanishing (no pun intended) (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 20:34)

Ribbon (108,440) by Tevin from USA Bye Bye is nice. I love that song. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 14:04) this is a reply to message 108,436

Ribbon (108,436) by Randy from USA I disagree about E=MC2 not being a vocal high, especially Thanx4Nothing, I love that octave change and sustained note at the end. You can't tell me I can't sing when I'm belting that out. And of course, y'all are tired of me saying it, but the final chorus and ad libs of y'all least favorite single Bye Bye are legendary to me. I will give you 5 points for Mine Again which is beautiful. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 00:59)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,432) by Tevin from USA TJ, it's not too late to join us on the Daydream bandwagon. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:53) this is a reply to message 108,426

Emancipation & Daydream (108,426) by TJ from Norway I'm so old that Music Box always trumps both Daydream and Emancipation. I'm old. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 16:46)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,429) by Tevin from USA WBT / Mine Again, honorable mention live versions of FLB. Always Be My Baby / Melt Away, honorable mention Fantasy. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:48) this is a reply to message 108,414

Emancipation & Daydream (108,414) by Jamie from UK Ok while it's the 20th Anniversary of Mimi and 30th Anniversary of Daydream. Choose your two favourite songs from each album. Mine are: We Belong Together/Get Your Number Fantasy/Looking In I'm interested to hear people's choices and thought I'd bring some fun to the board. (Monday 24 March 2025; 18:14)

Ribbon (108,428) by Tevin from USA I heard that same thing mentioned by other people, including Mariah herself. But it just doesn't make sense to me, TEOM had WBT, ILT, FLB and of course the gem that is Mine Again (which I personally would say is one of her best vocally sung studio songs in her entire discography). Compare that to Thanks 4 Nothing, and IWYW on E=MC2. The vocals just don't compare. Maybe her voice was more consistent during E=MC2 but TEOM has better vocal highs. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:44) this is a reply to message 108,410

Ribbon (108,410) by Edward from USA I love myself some Ribbon. Actually, Mariah was in a better place vocally on E=MC2 and Memoirs than what she was on TEOM. (Monday 24 March 2025; 08:12)

Article: Mariah Carey fans wonder if singer is "OK" (108,194) by Tevin from USA Brandon, did you write that article? Lol. After I read your message the other day, I ran across that article. (Wednesday 12 February 2025; 17:40) this is a reply to message 108,183

Article: Mariah Carey fans wonder if singer is "OK" (108,183) by Brandon from USA I said it's only a matter of time before this gets mainstream attention. Hopefully she gets it together for the remaining shows and puts this issue to rest. If she is not up to performing right now with the energy needed to put on a show, she doesn't need to be performing at all. Period. (Wednesday 12 February 2025; 03:09)

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,077) by Tevin from USA Hindsight is 20/20, to be honest, looking back, please don't crucify me for saying this, but I'm glad Charmbracelet didn't do well. Otherwise we may not have had the dominant TEOM and early E=MC2 eras, where Mariah completely ruled the airwaves for 2 years. (Thursday 30 January 2025; 19:50) this is a reply to message 108,075

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,075) by Bobby A from United States For me Charmbracelet is another outlier album. What do you think if 7 Aurelius and Dre and Vidal were the only producers on Charmbracelet? They could have really made Charmbracelet sell more copies and not been such a disjointed album in my opinion. I feel that Lyor Cohen gave MC some bad advice by telling her to choose Through the Rain as the first single. Charmbracelet was an great album, but it could have been better. (Thursday 30 January 2025; 15:05)

Top posters 2024 (107,950) by Tevin from USA I can't believe I made it in the top 10. Thanks Eric for providing this platform for us to share our thoughts on all things Mariah. (Friday 10 January 2025; 16:15) this is a reply to message 107,895

Top posters 2024 (107,895) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Top posters in 2024 01. Robert-Anthony from United States: 659 messages 02. Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter: 357 messages 03. Jamie from UK: 166 messages 04. Libra Lamb from USA: 165 messages 05. Edward from USA: 155 messages 06. Stacey from USA: 137 messages 07. MusicfanJ from Germany: 131 messages 08. Zachariah from Croatia: 122 messages 09. Shezz from Pk: 120 messages 10. Tevin from USA: 102 messages 11. Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States: 85 messages 12. jaker20 from US: 80 messages 13. Matty from Vancouver Canada: 64 messages 14. Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway: 57 messages 15. Terna from Nigeria: 51 messages 16. BFF from United States: 49 messages 17. T from USA : 46 messages 18. TJ from Norway: 44 messages 19. Brandon from USA: 39 messages 20. Andrew from the UK: 39 messages 21. Xavier mariohmix from Spain: 33 messages 22. Randy from USA: 32 messages 23. Norman from USA: 31 messages 24. Bill from the UK: 30 messages 25. Carlos from Brazil: 26 messages Top posters all time 01. Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter: 3936 messages 02. B from USA: 3595 messages 03. RibbonB from USA: 2794 messages 04. Robert-Anthony from United States: 2501 messages 05. Bill from the UK: 2417 messages 06. Licia from USA: 2267 messages 07. Edward from USA: 2075 messages 08. MusicfanJ from Germany: 1612 messages 09. Andrew from UK: 1384 messages 10. this_is_qhm from the Philippines: 1171 messages 11. Stacey from USA: 1097 messages 12. 123 from USA: 1055 messages 13. Terna from Nigeria: 876 messages 14. Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada: 795 messages 15. Billy from Greece: 761 messages 16. enwar00 from usa: 724 messages 17. Gee from U.S.A. (New York City): 715 messages 18. Andrew from the United Kingdom: 640 messages 19. Randy from USA: 616 messages 20. TJ from Norway: 602 messages 21. T from USA : 599 messages 22. Shezz from Pk: 580 messages 23. Marissa from USA: 575 messages 24. Lee TS from USA: 572 messages 25. jaker20 from US: 564 messages (Wednesday 1 January 2025; 21:07)

Puppies puppies and more puppies (107,644) by Tevin from USA I meant, they asked her great questions. Lol typo. (Thursday 14 November 2024; 00:05) this is a reply to message 107,642

Puppies puppies and more puppies (107,642) by Tevin from USA Did you all see Mariah's new interview with BuzzFeed and the cute puppies? This is the type of interviews that I like to see. She was down to earth, they asked her questions and she was wearing street clothes. She looked and sounded great. (Wednesday 13 November 2024; 19:40)

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