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Rainbow 25th anniversary was a great release (108,163) by jaker20 from US It has a lot of new gems in it. The extended Rainbow's End is one of the best remixes of last year, and I think it will slowly be a classic. If only Mariah put the same effort on Daydream, TEOM, MC OG this year. (Monday 10 February 2025; 18:09)

Frustrated lamb (108,162) by jaker20 from US That's how her career is right now: like she doesn't know what's going on or she doesn't care. When she performed With You a couple of years ago, it was at least a production. She times the chorus of the songs with the movement of the feathers, she walks where the dancer are in focus, etc etc. It was not dance choreo, but there was some production there and she's involved. Now she just walks out and let the dancers do their thing. To me that's a sign that she's not involved anymore. The production and dancers are do their thing and she's given some cues while she's maybe watching TV somewhere or baking. The lack of effort is reflection of her career right now. No effort, no releases. And from what we've seen, even walking is a huge effort for her. So maybe not even a phone call to collaborators because that's time consuming for her to dial the phone. Just none. (Monday 10 February 2025; 18:04) this is a reply to message 108,151

Frustrated lamb (108,151) by Brandon from USA The most recent clips from the 2025 shows are cringeworthy. In one clip, she was "singing" ILT and there was literally no expression on her face, no energy or anything. In another clip she's singing Fantasy and looks lost as though she's been told to follow the dancer around the stage. She's looking around like she has no idea what's going on in that moment. The comments on the videos were in shambles. MC can only keep this up for so long until mainstream media starts asking questions and she's forced to address it or stop performing until she gets herself together. Does no one on her team ever watch her performances back and see that something is wrong? This era is so frustrating as a lamb. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 20:38)

Frustrated lamb (108,161) by jaker20 from US Well in fairness, it's not like Trey himself is in the same level as when I'll Be There was released. Mariah's circle of collaborators is so small and the same people from 30 years ago and they're all in it together. And that's a downside of it. Because that also means she's not working with new talents, and getting inspired, she's not creating anymore. And her constantly hopping on to Vegas with no new material makes it worse. She have the holiday season where she's basically doing the same thing over and over. She got the Queen of Christmas label, which she does nothing about. If that's another artist, they would grab it and release a new Christmas album every year, or release a music video of an old Christmas song, or release a new collab every year, and she can't even do any of that. She's not even doing any new "act" or productions. Remember Bette Midler's shows? It's a show, there's an act each time she's on stage. Either getting into a basic choreo, or character, or creating a world of make believe on stage. Some artists collaborate when they're blocked, or they remix some of their old songs, they reinvent their materials. Cher turned into a club goddess late in her career and it became her biggest hit. Mariah meanwhile, she is not writing, she's not making new songs, she's not collaborating, she doesn't get into her show's act. She just walks out on stage and does her same old same old. Nothing new. She's just going through the motions right now. She actually looks completely bored. I would be too if I'm doing the same tired thing over and over for the last 30 years. It's all about waiting for December and see how the Billboard charts will look for her, nothing else. (Monday 10 February 2025; 17:53) this is a reply to message 108,159

Frustrated lamb (108,159) by Jamie from UK Problem with these stars are that all those around them are on the payroll and don't care as long as they are getting paid. I saw one clip of I'll Be There with Trey, his face was a picture trying to look unaffected by Mariah's lackluster vocals. You'd think he would be able to say something as they go so far back. But I guess he also doesn't want to upset the cash flow. (Monday 10 February 2025; 09:38)

MC doing the Superbowl (108,160) by Edward from USA Randy, with your setlist, I think Mariah from '94 to 2012 would've absolutely crushed a Super Bowl halftime show. Back then, she could at least move around and command the stage with confidence. But these days, I just don't see her keeping up with the fast pace of a show like that. Everything happens so quickly, and I feel like she'd just end up standing there, kind of frozen, like a deer in headlights. Plus, whatever meds she's on seem to have a dazing effect on her. That time has passed. (Monday 10 February 2025; 16:16) this is a reply to message 108,156

MC doing the Superbowl (108,156) by Randy from USA Ok. After Kendrick Lamar we need to revisit MC doing the Superbowl. I'm not a Kendrick Lamar fan (not my generation) so I was bored but this proves now MC could really do the halftime show. She can lipsync her way through it, look gorgeous and do her sway to Emotions, Dreamlover, Fantasy, Always Be My Baby, Honey, Heartbreaker, It's Like That, Touch My Body and Obsessed with sick dancers and of course a thousand costume changes. And if she had to do slow songs she could do Hero, We Belong Together to close out. Tell me MC wouldn't have all of America rocking to that playlist. I got excited writing it. But as a fan my secret wish playlist would be Someday, Fantasy, Always Me My Baby, Honey, The Roof, Breakdown, Heartbreaker, Loverboy, Side Effects, You Don't Know What To Do and GTFO - close out with Anytime You Need A Friend, Right to Dream, Languishing and Never Forget You. Her catalogue is sick. (Monday 10 February 2025; 03:02)

Frustrated lamb (108,159) by Jamie from UK Problem with these stars are that all those around them are on the payroll and don't care as long as they are getting paid. I saw one clip of I'll Be There with Trey, his face was a picture trying to look unaffected by Mariah's lackluster vocals. You'd think he would be able to say something as they go so far back. But I guess he also doesn't want to upset the cash flow. (Monday 10 February 2025; 09:38) this is a reply to message 108,151

Frustrated lamb (108,151) by Brandon from USA The most recent clips from the 2025 shows are cringeworthy. In one clip, she was "singing" ILT and there was literally no expression on her face, no energy or anything. In another clip she's singing Fantasy and looks lost as though she's been told to follow the dancer around the stage. She's looking around like she has no idea what's going on in that moment. The comments on the videos were in shambles. MC can only keep this up for so long until mainstream media starts asking questions and she's forced to address it or stop performing until she gets herself together. Does no one on her team ever watch her performances back and see that something is wrong? This era is so frustrating as a lamb. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 20:38)

Daydream 30 (108,158) by Stacey from USA I am trying not to get my hopes up for this anniversary, lol. I hope she does something similar to MB 30 3CD release. Release the normal album on CD 1. CD 2 should be Someone's Ugly Daughter, then CD 3 should be full of released and unreleased songs from extra sessions, etc. (Monday 10 February 2025; 04:07) this is a reply to message 108,153

Daydream 30 (108,153) by BFF from United States I wonder what, if anything, Mariah has planned for the 30th anniversary of the release of "Daydream" this year. We got "One Night" and "Slipping Away" on "The Rarities" track list along with the Tokyo Dome concert from the "Daydream" tour. But surely Mariah has other leftover material from the "Daydream" sessions outside of "Someone's Ugly Daughter"? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 22:42)

Frustrated lamb (108,157) by Shezz from Pk Supposedly (according to internet insiders) after the Vegas residency she and her team are solely going to focus on her music projects and biopic for the rest of the year with no more tours (hopefully). I hope whoever makes her do these concerts will relax a bit now. I think the iheart radio performance in march will be fine like her last BET performance. (Monday 10 February 2025; 03:41) this is a reply to message 108,151

Frustrated lamb (108,151) by Brandon from USA The most recent clips from the 2025 shows are cringeworthy. In one clip, she was "singing" ILT and there was literally no expression on her face, no energy or anything. In another clip she's singing Fantasy and looks lost as though she's been told to follow the dancer around the stage. She's looking around like she has no idea what's going on in that moment. The comments on the videos were in shambles. MC can only keep this up for so long until mainstream media starts asking questions and she's forced to address it or stop performing until she gets herself together. Does no one on her team ever watch her performances back and see that something is wrong? This era is so frustrating as a lamb. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 20:38)

MC doing the Superbowl (108,156) by Randy from USA Ok. After Kendrick Lamar we need to revisit MC doing the Superbowl. I'm not a Kendrick Lamar fan (not my generation) so I was bored but this proves now MC could really do the halftime show. She can lipsync her way through it, look gorgeous and do her sway to Emotions, Dreamlover, Fantasy, Always Be My Baby, Honey, Heartbreaker, It's Like That, Touch My Body and Obsessed with sick dancers and of course a thousand costume changes. And if she had to do slow songs she could do Hero, We Belong Together to close out. Tell me MC wouldn't have all of America rocking to that playlist. I got excited writing it. But as a fan my secret wish playlist would be Someday, Fantasy, Always Me My Baby, Honey, The Roof, Breakdown, Heartbreaker, Loverboy, Side Effects, You Don't Know What To Do and GTFO - close out with Anytime You Need A Friend, Right to Dream, Languishing and Never Forget You. Her catalogue is sick. (Monday 10 February 2025; 03:02)

Make It Happen live performances (108,155) by Bobby A from United States Are you referring to the Chambracelet album release day performance? (Monday 10 February 2025; 02:31) this is a reply to message 108,152

Make It Happen live performances (108,152) by Zachariah from Croatia I always liked performance from "Live At Today Show Mall of America". (Sunday 9 February 2025; 22:09)

Frustrated lamb (108,154) by Bobby A from United States MC's voice is what commanded the stage in 90s to the late 2000s. It is like what a skilled orator has with his extraordinary communication skills. MC has lost her extraordinary ability to command the stage by the absence of her voice. She reaches for it during performances, but it is just not there anymore. Therefore, MC appears lost on stage because she is battling within herself her inability to deliver the vocal performance she given to us for so many years. This is just my opinion of what is happening with MC. It must be heartbreaking for her, but she committed to these shows. (Monday 10 February 2025; 02:29) this is a reply to message 108,151

Frustrated lamb (108,151) by Brandon from USA The most recent clips from the 2025 shows are cringeworthy. In one clip, she was "singing" ILT and there was literally no expression on her face, no energy or anything. In another clip she's singing Fantasy and looks lost as though she's been told to follow the dancer around the stage. She's looking around like she has no idea what's going on in that moment. The comments on the videos were in shambles. MC can only keep this up for so long until mainstream media starts asking questions and she's forced to address it or stop performing until she gets herself together. Does no one on her team ever watch her performances back and see that something is wrong? This era is so frustrating as a lamb. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 20:38)

Daydream 30 (108,153) by BFF from United States I wonder what, if anything, Mariah has planned for the 30th anniversary of the release of "Daydream" this year. We got "One Night" and "Slipping Away" on "The Rarities" track list along with the Tokyo Dome concert from the "Daydream" tour. But surely Mariah has other leftover material from the "Daydream" sessions outside of "Someone's Ugly Daughter"? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 22:42)

Make It Happen live performances (108,152) by Zachariah from Croatia I always liked performance from "Live At Today Show Mall of America". (Sunday 9 February 2025; 22:09) this is a reply to message 108,146

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Frustrated lamb (108,151) by Brandon from USA The most recent clips from the 2025 shows are cringeworthy. In one clip, she was "singing" ILT and there was literally no expression on her face, no energy or anything. In another clip she's singing Fantasy and looks lost as though she's been told to follow the dancer around the stage. She's looking around like she has no idea what's going on in that moment. The comments on the videos were in shambles. MC can only keep this up for so long until mainstream media starts asking questions and she's forced to address it or stop performing until she gets herself together. Does no one on her team ever watch her performances back and see that something is wrong? This era is so frustrating as a lamb. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 20:38)

Make It Happen live performances (108,150) by Bobby A from United States I have watched MC's 2006 American Music Awards perfromance of DFAU like 10 times in the past 10 years. From the ensemble to the praise from the audience to her "We made it" conclusion to her funny acceptance speech, has made watch the perfomance so many times. It is my all time favorite MC song as well. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 15:21) this is a reply to message 108,146

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Make It Happen live performances (108,149) by BFF from United States There were some really great performances of "Make it Happen" on various stops of the Butterfly, Rainbow, and Charmbracelet world tours. It would be hard for me to choose one. I think the song became much more dynamic when she and the singers added the "Don't Let Go" chants near the end. Live performances of "Make it Happen" are vastly superior to the studio version for this reason. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 14:18) this is a reply to message 108,146

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Make It Happen live performances (108,148) by Jamie from UK Definitely from Proctors Theatre. I like when she sits down on the stage and talks to the audience. So pure and wholesome and least affected. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 13:52) this is a reply to message 108,146

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Make It Happen live performances (108,147) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway My favorite live performance of Make it Happen, which is also my favorite live performance overall, I have watched it almost every day the past 25 years, it gives me chills every time, is from "Fantasy: Live at Madison Square Garden". It's my go to song for getting through life. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:42) this is a reply to message 108,146

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Barbra and Mariah (108,145) by BFF from United States My only problem with the Streisand comparison is that Streisand does not write or produce like Mariah does. It's very easy to produce multiple albums a year when other people hand you songs to record. Some singer-songwriters take long breaks between albums. Mariah's probably one of the few "pop/soul" singers who also writes/produces. She is definitely overdue for a new album, but maybe Mariah has writer's block or has scrapped and started/restarted material that didn't feel right. I know Jewel said she often takes long breaks between albums because she needs new experiences to draw from. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 22:34) this is a reply to message 108,135

Barbra and Mariah (108,135) by jaker20 from US Barbra: 36 studio albums, 12 compilations, and 15 soundtracks Mariah: 15 studio albums, 6 compilations. 0 soundtracks Do you see where I'm going here? 2 years later, the album she's saying already have 5 songs done, and she still can't finish it. And now Barbra, who is 82 is releasing another album, while Mariah is doing Vegas with no new song, not even a collab, a remix, or anything. It is so annoying that every single year, after very Christmas peaks, she can't come up with something, anything. Annoying and sad really. Forget voice or anything, I don't think she's got artistry left anymore tbh. Voice can be layered, remixed and be done with studio work. Artistry you can't, that's really what's she's lost. (Friday 7 February 2025; 23:10)

Barbra and Mariah (108,144) by Edward from USA I've already turned orange. Go figure. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 17:38) this is a reply to message 108,141

Barbra and Mariah (108,141) by Jamie from UK I'm tired of eating carrot. Give me the main meal. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:30)

Barbra and Mariah (108,143) by Edward from USA Oh, please, stop acting like a victimized version of Mary Poppins. We all know the rules, and Eric has been more than fair to everyone here. Just be creative. I, for instance, use "effing" instead of dropping the actual Fbbomb. So don't be oversensitive, nobody is out there to get you. If you don't post much this year, that would leave only Robert-Anthony with unwavered positiviness here. Don't you dare. I've already forgiven you for not sparing me the tired "She's a mother now". (Saturday 8 February 2025; 17:37) this is a reply to message 108,139

Barbra and Mariah (108,139) by Libra Lamb from USA I'm not going to post much this year, my stuff keeps getting censored. Y'all have fun. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 12:00)

Barbra and Mariah (108,142) by Bobby A from United States How can we get MC's attention by asking her to give us her plans for MC16 this year? Maybe everyone should send her a tweet today and tomorrow at 12pm Eastern asking her to tell us. I am sure it will get her attention. I feel that she should let us know if it is going to happen this year. We deserve some new information. What does she have to lose after saying for 3 years that she has been working on new music? Like myself, I can tell everyone on the board or not on the board is growing impatient with MC16 being delayed year after year since 2022. It is like waiting for a pay raise after so many promises and you never see it on your paycheck. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 14:36) this is a reply to message 108,141

Barbra and Mariah (108,141) by Jamie from UK I'm tired of eating carrot. Give me the main meal. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:30)

Barbra and Mariah (108,141) by Jamie from UK I'm tired of eating carrot. Give me the main meal. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:30) this is a reply to message 108,136

Barbra and Mariah (108,136) by Edward from USA Streisand has recorded twice as many albums and toured far more extensively than Mariah. Yet, even when she completely stopped touring, she never neglected her core fanbase. Since the 2000s, she hasn't gone more than a few years without releasing an album, and she's 83, for heaven's sake. From 1963 to 1967, and again in 1971, she was releasing two albums a year. That's dedication. It's not that Mariah's lost her artistry, her heart is just not in it anymore. She reminds me of someone who was once deeply passionate about their career but eventually became content with stepping away. And that's fine, but at least be honest about it. Instead, she's spent the last six years dangling a fat carrot in front of us. Where is the freaking music? And please, spare me the tired "she's a mother now" excuse. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 02:16)

Barbra and Mariah (108,140) by Edward from USA Mariah is just 55. She doesn't have to release music that often, but at least a 6-track EP here and there would be appreciated. Nobody is being unreasonable. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:04) this is a reply to message 108,137

Barbra and Mariah (108,137) by Bobby A from United States True. I have been saying today if MC doesn't release an album in 2025, then we are not getting one at all. Caution will be her last studio album. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 04:34)

Barbra and Mariah (108,139) by Libra Lamb from USA I'm not going to post much this year, my stuff keeps getting censored. Y'all have fun. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 12:00) this is a reply to message 108,138

Barbra and Mariah (108,138) by Libra Lamb from USA But she's a mother now. [censored] Go Mariah. Duet or whatever we can get I'll be happy. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 11:49)

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