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Mimi and Clevver (57,126) by Lee TS from USA So I ran across a baby lamb on Clevver who asked why don't they talk about Mariah. And I totally get what he was going through at that age, 16 year old being in love with Mariah. All they want is to see their goddess be celebrated and loved. It's just so adorable and cute. I mean even at my legendary lamb status I want that too. But being that young and in school, oh dear can you imagine all his friends teasing him about Rockefeller last year. Ok maybe a big dramatic but yeah. I've said it before but I hope Mariah makes that darn comeback and bitch slap everyone so the baby lambs can rejoice. (Tuesday 6 October 2015; 3:58)

Re: The silent lambs are rhapsodizing (57,049) (57,125) by Edward from USA Norman, nice to see you posting too. I like when the messageboard is full of different points of views. It's what has made it so interesting for 16 years now. I don't think anybody is a troll here, or just posting for the sake of hating on Mariah. I just do believe that we are different people with different opinions, and we don't want to be chastised or vituperated for expressing them following the main rules of the board. I can't stand bullies or people who are always looking for something to start feuds, or looking to the fifth leg on a four-legged table, in order to start fights of course. I know we are all guilty of reading too much into something sometimes. (Tuesday 6 October 2015; 3:42)

JD / Babyface (57,124) by Giovanni from USA I will always be grateful for JD's work with Mariah. They make great music together. I also would want her to work with Babyface again but I have no idea where he is today. Mariah needs to deliver with her next album if she wants more success. The music has to be good. So many potential hits that are on "Me I am Mariah" that went to waste. (Tuesday 6 October 2015; 3:24)

Janet gets all the love (57,123) by Ty from USA I really wish the public and critics would give Mariah universal love the way they are giving Janet right now. Janet has this huge record, tour and all the critics love. Sad but true. Mariah's last cd was better than Janet's. (Tuesday 6 October 2015; 1:43)

JD, the horrible manager (57,122) by Chris from United States I notice a lot of people are still kinda judging him on his managing skills, or lack there of. I honestly believe he was just put in place, because MC knew very well she didn't want to be all over the place at that time. She needed a manager that wasn't going to be on her ass everyday and nag her for not getting up, and going to work. She also needed someone that wasn't going to ask a lot of questions either, because she didn't want to say anything to anyone. Releasing it at that time in her life, just further lets you know how strong this woman really is; she is definitely a fighter. I do feel bad for JD, because he was a whipping boy, but he was just doing a dear friend a favor. Now, that's what I call a real, loving friend. (Tuesday 6 October 2015; 1:39)

Re: First time JD worked with Mariah (57,119) (57,121) by Norman from USA Bill, dude , hehe no apologies, please. I was just saying. I laughed after I read your reply, because as I read it, I literally uttered "no, no, no", when you were apologizing as if you you could actually hear me. (Yep, I'm that daft sometimes.) I know it wasn't full on mea culpa, but still. Red Light Special, though, that just oozed sexy. OK, back to Mariah. (Monday 5 October 2015; 23:50)

Re: Article: Is Mariah Carey coming back to the Beacon Theatre? (57,114) (57,120) by Anthony Carey from U.K I thought it was "official" too with regards to the stage set already being put together. Besides I have booked my flights and hotel from the UK now especially to see Mariah so it has to happen. Lol. (Monday 5 October 2015; 19:43)

Re: First time JD worked with Mariah (57,116) (57,119) by Bill from the UK Hey Norman. Nothing wrong with syrupy schmaltz in my opinion either lol, I didn't know how else to describe Babyface's production style. Never Forget You is one of my faves from Music Box and I have loved all three songs Mariah has done with Babyface (Melt Away and When You Believe the others). I've long been hoping for them to reunite and work their magic once more. Sorry if my post came across as anti-Babyface, I'll be a bit more careful next time I write something. I love the song, love him, and love his style and their work together. No "shade" intended (gets struck by lightning). (Monday 5 October 2015; 16:29)

Re: JD (correction) (57,118) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ugh I obviously meant to write "Like how he told her to sing her heart out on WBT instead of doing the whole thing in whisper register". (Monday 5 October 2015; 14:12)

Re: First time JD worked with Mariah (57,116) (57,117) by Philipp from Switzerland I agree, Mariah should work with Babyface again. (Monday 5 October 2015; 14:05)

Re: First time JD worked with Mariah (57,115) (57,116) by Norman from USA Hey, Bill. I happen to love the original Never Forget You just as it was produced by Babyface. Granted, it's all subjective. Besides, I'm not sure if you were talking about his production style as a whole, or only on this song. Either way I would disagree. I actually wish they'd worked together a couple more times, especially when you consider how great they sound together. Is his production style dramatic and tend to lean heavily on the romantic/sexual undertones? For damn sure. But there's a line, and the man doesn't* even straddle it, IMO, of course. (* Unless it's Unbreak My Heart on repeat for the millionth time. That's [caps] when things get real. Lol.) Just saying, though. Hope all is well. (Monday 5 October 2015; 13:07)

Re: First time JD worked with Mariah (57,110) (57,115) by Bill from the UK Yes, Babyface produced Never Forget You. But JD remixed the song for the single release (the radio, extended and instrumental versions were remixed by him, removing all the trademark Babyface syrupy schmaltz). (Monday 5 October 2015; 11:34)

Article: Is Mariah Carey coming back to the Beacon Theatre? (57,114) by Philipp from Switzerland I thought it's official that she's coming back, especially because I read on twitter that a guy is already designing the stage. I hope it gets official soon, because I plan to go to the concert in December. (Monday 5 October 2015; 10:54)

Article: In honor of Daydream's 10th anniversary (57,113) by Kim from Philippines The writer also forgot to mention Fantasy and One Sweet Day both debuted at #1 on the BB Hot 100, making Mariah the first female to do so twice and with One Sweet Day atop for 16 consecutive weeks, Mariah holds the record for the longest-running #1 streak since the chart started in the 1950's. (Monday 5 October 2015; 10:49)

Article: Countdown to Christmas sneak preview (57,112) by Kim from Philippines That would be a welcome change. It makes more sense and has a better title recall. Besides, those are simply Mariah's initials in reverse order. (Monday 5 October 2015; 10:43)

Re: Re: JD (57,101) (57,105) (57,111) by 123 from USA Sorry Lee. I respectfully disagree. JD could have been a great manager had they not already had a 20 plus year friendship. Lambs nailed that man to a cross for what she was or better yet, was not doing regarding her last album. She wouldn't listen and did what she felt she wanted. It was horrible timing to have an album released while all this personal drama was happening in the background. Even if the label wasn't going to provide much support, she could have really promoted the hell out of it and provided good live performances. If you look back, she only performed twice during that era (BET You're Mine performance and Today Show with You Don't Know What To Do). I know lambs were flipping out with all the pushbacks but I wouldn't have minded another pushback in order for her to handle whatever was happening personally. JD is always spot on when it comes to Mariah and what she should be doing and lets face it, he was instrumental in her big comeback with having her go back to basics with great songs, great lyrics and big vocals a la Classic Mariah. Regardless of our tastes, the last three albums all had songs that could have been big but she paid them dust. The drive was gone to promote appropriately and her career suffered for it. I do hope that they continue to make music together, forget Walter's shady ass, especially with what he had to say about her publically when she was down during the Chanteuse Tour, reunite with JD. (Monday 5 October 2015; 8:21)

Re: First time JD worked with Mariah (57,104) (57,110) by Chicago Lamb from USA Never Forget You was produced by Babyface. (Monday 5 October 2015; 2:36)

Article: Countdown to Christmas sneak preview (57,109) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Did they change the name from "Melody and Mistletoe" to "A Christmas Melody"? (Monday 5 October 2015; 2:00)

Re: JD (57,105) (57,108) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha true, TEOM was fire because that's what Mariah and JD are capable of. Their last collaboration MILG was amazing too. It was different from any of her previous songs and one of the highlights of MIAM. I will always admire JD because he gives it straight to MC. A lot of people around her may be too in awe of her (or nervous) about saying no to her or telling her to make changes in the song but JD always speaks his mind. Even in the videos they post from the studio, Mariah always jokes about how Jermaine is being a pain (not in the exact words) but she obviously knows he is probably saying it for the best since she does take it into consideration. Like how he told her not to sing her heart out on WBT instead of doing the whole thing in whisper register. They understand each other musically I guess. I am always up for some Jermash-Mimi collabs. They always come up with great songs and remixes. (The So So Def remix of Say Something and the So So def remix of H.A.T.U. were hot tamale.) (Monday 5 October 2015; 1:57)

Re: JD (57,101) (57,107) by Licia from USA I love them together as well. I'll never get tired of them working together. IMO JD is the one person who I really believe cares for her and respects her. That's why I don't get mad when he says things that many may feel is negative. I don't believe he says anything to hurt her. He knows there's so much more she can do musically and that she can do much better than she has been. I can agree that maybe he should tell her and not the media, but again I don't think he has any ill will. He gives her props when no one else will. (Monday 5 October 2015; 1:52)

Talking about Get Your Number (57,106) by Lee TS from USA I'm still baffled as to why LA Reid only released that in Europe and not here in the States. I was feeling nostalgic and literally watched the video 3 times in a row the other day just being giddy over her fabulous diva-ness of it all. It was and still is such a bop and fun song along the lines of Fantasy, Honey, and Heartbreaker. Like did they not want her to get another #1 or thinking Mariah ruling the charts would be a bad thing? It's still cute yet funny how Mariah stunts on the song. How over the top was she feeling herself on a gargantuan phone, like come on. (Monday 5 October 2015; 1:19)

Re: JD (57,101) (57,105) by Lee TS from USA I love JD because he does have a special bond with MC. The only misstep was him trying to step up as her manager which was a big no no. But I am never oppose to them being together in the studio until the sun comes up. I always love hearing him or Walter talking about working with MC because it gives us more insight to her musician. Well JD, I guess you got your wish when your songs became the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th (Get Your Number), and 5th singles off TEOM, you greedy little thing lol. That's why I feel MC will always be grateful and loyal to JD for her resurrection. Also props to Stella, you keep working MC and get that 10% girl. (Monday 5 October 2015; 0:54)

Re: First time JD worked with Mariah (57,097) (57,104) by Bill from the UK He did indeed remix Never Forget You, but I don't think they worked together on it. Mariah didn't re-sing any vocals. ABMB was their first collaboration together. (Sunday 4 October 2015; 22:20)

A Daydream of Emotions? (57,023) (57,069) (57,103) by Andrew from UK Marcel. So great to see people coming back, new people messaging. However: Emotions is okay at best. *gasp* Yet there is no denying the vocals are impressive. It got me thinking, though, what would Daydream have sounded like with the Emotions/Music Box voice? Sure, somewhere early '95 the voice changed: the voice gave away chest power in return for more elasticity, but that voice absolutely made the album. The voice of Emotions would have killed Daydream as another saccharine offer, I think. I don't think Mariah's albums should face gradation based upon voice, per se (but absolutely if the vocals are not honest). Daydream was raw and fresh and exciting, as was the voice, falsetto and all, decorating it. Big love to Canada. God save the queen. God save *every* queen. (Sunday 4 October 2015; 22:13)

Re: Happy Mean Girls (57,094) (57,102) by Giovanni from USA "You can go and shave your back now." Lol. That made me almost spit out my juice. I died. (Sunday 4 October 2015; 18:24)

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