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About Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia: Every Moment I'm Alive Until The End Of Time.

Walter A. sold his rights (101,949) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia For those who don't know, Walter sold his rights to a company named Hipgnosis a couple of years back. Meaning that he was paid loads of money, one off, and that's it. All other annual earnings or royalties would go to the company and Mariah. From what I've read, other singers like Justin Timberlake, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen also sold all their catalogues. I hope Mariah would hold dear all her catalogues and soon pass it down to her children. (Saturday 24 December 2022; 14:08)

Mariah and Dolly and Patti and other stuff (101,747) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Oh Santa would be so much fun if it is featuring Dolly and Patti. (Wednesday 7 December 2022; 11:28) this is a reply to message 101,746

Mariah and Dolly and Patti and other stuff (101,746) by Brad from USA I know they aren't necessarily an apparent pairing but I think for Christmas music season it would be neat to see Mariah pair up with Dolly Parton. To shift gears, have we heard anything about the collabo of MC and Patti on Patti's next album? To shift again, it's pretty nice to see Mariah doing her mogul activities at this time of year with so many ventures. I'm not the biggest fan of the alcohol/spirits lane she is in but I understand it can be lucrative. I didn't quite understand the Moet & Chandon performance, is this for her Angel champagne? The snippets I heard sounded like she was singing over a backing track but definitely a good portion of it was live. I also like the "little bus" she has been using to get around NYC. It seems so smart to me, she can do work with her team on her way to an event and also have her kids with her. Is this a particular kind of bus? It looks like a party bus but I'm sure its more sophisticated than that and hopefully environmentally responsible. She seems to be doing well and appears to be healthier and more fit. Hopefully that is in fact the case. Anyhow, enjoy the season and the moment. (Wednesday 7 December 2022; 00:42)

Oh Santa with Ari & J Hud (101,737) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia in Jennifer Hudson talk show, they showed one photo of behind the scene of Mariah and Jennifer during the filming of the video. I guess they were really together at the time. (Monday 5 December 2022; 05:47) this is a reply to message 101,735

Oh Santa with Ari & J Hud (101,735) by Todd from Sydney, Australia Watching the Apple TV show. So much of this show is in front of a green screen and it looks great. But - do we think that MC, AG & JH were ever actually in the same studio at the same time? (Sunday 4 December 2022; 22:41)

Mariah's own big budget Christmas movie (101,597) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Now that Mariah has cemented her name and brand for Christmas season (#1 song, books, legacy) don't you guys think Mariah should invest in her own big budget blockbuster Christmas movie, the movie where people would tune in to every Christmas, like Home Alone, Love Actually, The Grinch. I'm not talking about that low budget Hallmark movie, Christmas Melody, that Mariah acted and produced, I want a big budget movie where Mariah and A-list actor as romantic interest, maybe Dwayne, Ryan Reynolds etc. (Saturday 5 November 2022; 11:08)

Why can't her videos be like that It's Time promo (101,584) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia It doesn't have to be a big budget multi millions to produce an interesting official videos. It just needs a concept or a theme. Just like that It's Time promo. Imagine how it would turn out if videos for Caution, A No No using the same creativity. Mariah always claim that she's a funny person, so why can't she incorporates her personality into her videos. Touch My Body, Heartbreaker, Honey are proof that funny concept videos works. But she always end up with videos of her touching herself, Save The Day, I Don't, Infinity, Infamous, With You, GTFO. (Wednesday 2 November 2022; 12:21)

Alternative playlist (no #1's or #2's) edition (101,576) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I want her to sing all the inspirational songs. Had enough of all the love songs and the number one songs. She can also perform certain songs with a church choir to back her up. This is my wishlist/setlist: 1. Make It Happen 2. Through The Rain 3. Can't Take That Away 4. Right To Dream 5. Fly Like A Bird 6. I Pray 7. Save The Day 8. 100% 9. Anytime You Need A Friend 10. Hero (Tuesday 1 November 2022; 05:13) this is a reply to message 101,568

Alternative playlist (no #1's or #2's) edition (101,568) by Randy from USA I like this topic. I want her and a stool, one piano, one mic, one background singer and one guitar. 1. Never Forget You 2. Everything Fades Away 3. Looking In 4. Close My Eyes 5. Petals 6. Reflections 7. Twister 8. Through The Rain 9. Languishing 10. Right To Dream (Saturday 29 October 2022; 00:33)

Heartbreakers video (101,501) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I always thought that the 2.5 million budget for Heartbreaker's video is including the Heartbreaker Remix video. That’s why it was expensive because it involves two productions (original and remix). I could be wrong though. (Friday 21 October 2022; 03:20) this is a reply to message 101,500

Heartbreakers video (101,500) by Edward from USA 2.5 millions to be exact. (Friday 21 October 2022; 01:23)

Honeybreaker (101,330) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I love it. Just for laughs. (Monday 26 September 2022; 09:56)

Piano intro We Belong Together - Global Citizen (101,312) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia That's how Mariah should be doing more often. Just sing with a piano or acoustic guitar. She doesn't have to sing like the record, just rearrange the song into acoustic/piano version and keep it simple. (Sunday 25 September 2022; 05:35)

Re: Bye Bye (101,306) (101,309) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I always loved that song. My grandmother passed away in 2007. So when the song was released in 2008 I can relate to the lyrics "this is for my people who lost their grandmothers". In my mind that song is Mariah's 19th number one followed by #Beautiful, her 20th, and All I Want For Christmas For You, her 21st number one. She beat the Beatles' record for having the most number one singles. Hehe. (Saturday 24 September 2022; 13:55)

Release Honey music video in that color (101,273) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Those who watched the Honey documentary can see the original color of the music video, which is very vibrant instead of that yellow tone that they filtered on the music video. So why not it's about time that they release an alternate music video with the original color/tone that they filmed. It can be a gift to the fans and newer fans. It can also generate more views. (Tuesday 20 September 2022; 05:27)

Re: Breakdown rediscovered (101,264) (101,265) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Yes I agree. Breakdown should be released as single, right after My All. Mariah should perform Breakdown at: 1. Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards, instead of performing that My All/Stay Awhile. My All was already number one at that time so no point of performing that song. Such a waste, in my opinion. 2. Video Music Awards, the one where she attended and presented with the late Whitney. Imagine Mariah wearing the cowboy hat and black leather pants as in the video for the performance. Or she can just wear the sexy pole dancer black outfit. Whatever she likes. Those two performances from two major awards show should guarantee a hit song for Breakdown. (Monday 19 September 2022; 06:02)

If Butterfly single was released (101,240) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Everyone knows that the song was not commercially released as single and that's the reason why the song didn't eligible to chart on Billboard Hot 100 (the rule at that time). So my question is, if the song was released, will it reach number one. At that particular time the song by Elton John for the late Princess Diana was very strong on the radio and charts and it reached number one for 14 weeks from October 1997 until January 1998. That was the window period for Butterfly to be released as single. So maybe, just maybe, Butterfly woud only end up at number 2, or who knows, maybe Butterfly would be the song that block Elton John's song from reaching number one. Or both songs could have their fair share at number one. (Saturday 17 September 2022; 11:18)

I hope Last Chance is one of the eight bonus track (101,199) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I really really hope Last Chance would be one of the eight bonus tracks. Imagine Mariah singing the song with Whenever You Call or My All voice. Wow. (Thursday 15 September 2022; 00:08)

I wish for Butterfly: unplugged for Butterfly 25 (101,171) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Mariah said on her twitter that one more week before the anniversary of Butterfly. So I wish Mariah would post an unplugged performance from her house or studio or wherever for all the songs from the album. (Saturday 10 September 2022; 12:00)

Re: Best breakup album: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (100,878) (100,888) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Mariah and Derek met again, after their break up, at Sean Diddy's birthday party in the end of 1998. The one where Mariah wore red dress. However, I read before that Mariah and Derek did meet again in a club in 2001 after Mariah's infamous breakdown. I guess that's where the inspiration for Lullaby came from. "Hey boy, what's going on" "Thanks I'm doing okay" "Don't believe rumors hey" "How's your family, please say hello for me" "Guess we've both grown up a bit" "But I have to admit" I wonder why Mariah and Derek didn't pursue their relationship again after they met. It could have been a different adventure (or emancipation) for her album in 2002/2003. (Wednesday 3 August 2022; 01:35)

Re: #Butterfly25 (100,858) (100,874) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia What I wish for: 1. Last Chance (I always have a feeling that this song is for Butterfly album but she gave it away to Allure) 2. Honey live at Top Of The Pop on her YouTube channel. 3. Saturday Night Live performances of Butterfly and My All on her YouTube channel. 4. Butterfly live at David Letterman on her YouTube channel. 5. My All and Close My Eyes at Rosie Show on her YouTube channel. 6. Tokyo Dome 1998 concert on her YouTube channel. 7. Unreleased Butterfly tour concert. 8. Behind the scenes of all the music videos from Butterfly album. 9. Butterfly unplugged/acoustic intimate concert. Just Mariah and a piano/guitar. 5 to 7 songs from Butterfly album. Post it on her YouTube channel. 10. My All from Wango 1998 (the Hero performance was released before but very short, so definitely My All was recorded too) (Monday 1 August 2022; 11:23)

Reach For The Sky is Fly Like A Bird (100,833) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia We all heard about the song Reach For The Sky that never made it to the final cut of Charmbracelet. I read back in the day that Mariah said in an interview that Reach For The Sky is very soulful with orchestra music and live instrumentation in the same vein with Subtle Invitation and There Goes My Heart. So I always have a feeling that maybe, just maybe, Reach For The Sky is actually Fly Like A Bird. Mariah changed and reworked the lyrics. In the chorus, "fly like a bird, take to the sky" maybe the original lyrics is "fly like a bird, reach for the sky", something like that. Maybe I'm wrong. But who knows. I hope Mariah or someone from her team can adress it. (Tuesday 26 July 2022; 12:10)

Re: What sank Charmbracelet? (100,807) (100,815) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia This is my opinion on the reasons why the album sank: 1. The whisper vocals. This album is supposed to be her redemption album after the debacle Glitter era. Why on earth would she go for the whisper route. Just sing and showcase her voice on all the songs. 2. The belting is thin and filtered. Even though she belt certain songs on the album at the end of the songs (Through The Rain, My Saving Grace) but the belting had no ummph because it is so thin. She should do it like Circles, where it the vocals is raw and the belt is thick. 3. Wrong singles choices. She didn't have to go for ballad as first single. Nobody wants to hear a sad song as the opening song for your album. Make it happy and positive. Go for uptempo song, You Got Me. And make the video sweet and happy like at the basketball court where Mariah falls in love with the player. She was at the time wearing a Michael Jordan jersey where she turned it into a cute outift. 4. The album cover. It's so copycat of the Daydream cover, but with colors. She should pick the white dress where she lying down on the grass. It will grab attention. 5. The album title. Name the album as Sunflower. (Monday 25 July 2022; 02:42)

What if Hero was given to Gloria Estefan (100,459) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I'm just bored, so while listening to Music Box, I was thinking what if Hero was given to Gloria Estefan, what song would Sony or Tommy/Mariah would release as second single after Dreamlover? I would pick All I've Ever Wanted or Never Forget You. Imagine Mariah singing live for All I've Ever Wanted especially the bridge and the final chorus. Just wow. Maybe Everything Fades Away or Do You Think Of Me would be chosen to be included in the regular album version (because they lack one song after Hero was given out). (Thursday 16 June 2022; 10:22)

Re: MC's catalogue (100,374) (100,381) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I think Mariah would never sell her music. I believe I read somewhere (either in her memoirs or in interviews) that she said about some company wanted to buy Alone In Love in the 80's to be featured in a movie soundtrack but she refused and said no. The best is to let Mariah's children to to inherit the catalogue and later passed on to their next generation. They don't have to work anymore, just milk the catalogue for movie soundtracks, jingles, remixes etc. (Thursday 2 June 2022; 01:36)

Time Of Your Life (100,286) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia She can just finish the song and release it now and I'm sure it will be a 2022 summer hit song. The concept video is just like her Big Energy Remix short promo where she was wearing a blue bikini in the pool. It won't cost much. Just her and her kids and Brian at the pool having the time of their lives. For the remix just get someone famous currently like Drake or even Latto or even Nicky Minaj. (Sunday 15 May 2022; 03:49)

Re: Best album addition? (100,260) (100,263) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Loverboy and Out Here On My Own from Rarities should have been in Glitter. Out Here On My Own would be the perfect ending song in the movie (replacing Never Too Far) and be the second single from Glitter. Imagine Mariah belting the last chorus in the final concert scene in the movie. The lyrics fit perfectly with Billie Frank's storyline where she was all on her own after Dice left, and the mother too. Loverboy and Out Here On My Own would be Mariah's 16th and 17th No 1 on Billboard charts. (Wednesday 11 May 2022; 12:42)

Re: I Don't and James Packer (100,232) (100,233) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia The video is horrible too. The live performance at the Jimmy show was average and Mariah looked tired and nervous. The only good thing from that live performance was her red dress. (Saturday 30 April 2022; 15:01)

"Big big energy baby when I close my eyes" (100,000) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Mariah is going to add that verse to the remix. Just kidding. [Webmaster: This is message number 100.000!] (Sunday 27 March 2022; 13:55)

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