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Pregnant vocals (56,095) by Luke from United Kingdom I was just watching some old Chistmas videos of Mariah singing while she was pregnant and her voice sounds so different. It's like there is so much clarity and as if she's finding it easy to sing and not really having to try to sound good, like in this performance especially at the end where she goes from whispery falsetto to full on belting with easy vibrato. What went on during this time? I've heard prenancy can effect you in different ways but was she actually doing anything differently back then? (Sunday 16 August 2015; 22:46)

Rainbow vs Charmbracelet (56,094) by NHYTG from nyc My choice is Rainbow, Charmbracelet is even my least favorite MC album. I have always had the idea that for Mariah it was hard to find the right musical direction after the Glitter debacle. Some nice tracks (Through The Rain, The One and You Had Your Change) but as a whole a bit uninspired, little messy bunch of tracks. For me this is the only MC album that feels unfinished, some tracks seem somewhat out of place on this album. I just don't feel this album as a whole. Rainbow on the other hand is still great to me, I remember it was made in a hurry because Heartbreaker was already a big hit. If Mariah would have taken some more time for this album it would easily have been Butterfly part 2. After Tonight, Can't Take That Away, How Much and Petals are my favorite tracks, Against All Odds is a great cover (the album version, not the horrible Westlife duet) and the Heartbreaker remix is one of her best remixes. Too bad Rainbow marks the end of an extremely huge era, many artists can only dream of a decade like Mariah had. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 22:16)

Re: Three album groupings (56,087) (56,091) by B from USA 1. Mariah Carey- The only similarity between Mariah's debut and Whitney's were the producers. Unlike Whitney, Mariah wrote and produced her music. 2. Music Box - Music Box is an R&B influenced Pop album. Copying Celine or following a Celine trend? I don't think so. 3. Rainbow is to Butterfly what E=MC2 is to TEOM. 4. E=MC2 - Copying Bey? Beyonce copies (copied) Mariah. Her first two solo albums were ripped from the Mariah Carey playbook. 1. Butterfly is Mariah's magnum opus. It's a lyrical masterpiece. 2. Charmbracelet is underappreciated. 3. Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse is a classic. I think Merry Christmas and Daydream deserve inclusion. Merry Christmas is a classic. It's the best Christmas album of all time. Daydream because it's R&B Pop perfection. It's a classic. Mariah Carey has an impressive catalogue. Emotions is also a classic. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 20:02)

Re: Memoirs (56,083) (56,090) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha Licia you weren't kidding when you said you named half of the album when your friend asked you about your favorites from Memoirs. Thanks for sharing the list. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 13:33)

Re: Congratulations (56,084) (56,089) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Woohoo. Thanks Eric. Wow that's a lot of posts, but hey I love coming here and discussing the amazing Miss Mariah Carey with this amazing group of people. Here's to a 1000 more. *toasts with a champagne flute* (Sunday 16 August 2015; 10:49)

Re: Mimi L. / B (56,082) (56,088) by Giovanni from USA I really enjoyed your essay Mimi L. It's great. But there was no need for a rant. Yes I've defended Mariah many times about her weight. But by now from her open ensembles. She's more and likely fine. As for the duet, I'd let Ariana take my place. Now Mariah might be a little nervous and intimated, but I think she's capable of keeping up. I think it could work. Now excuse me while I play Mariah's hit "Infinity". (Sunday 16 August 2015; 5:34)

Three album groupings (56,087) by Matty from Vancouver Canada After the Charbracelet/Rainbow discussion was brought up on this board, it got me thinking. MC kinda has three different "categories" of albums she releases. This is how I see them. (This is not rating or commenting on the quality of music in any way.) Commercial "Pop" albums: These are albums where Mariah follows of-the-moment pop music trends and are crafted to be pop-music gold. 1. Mariah Carey (debut) - the Whitney/Janet trend 2. Music Box - Celine Dion trend 3. Rainbow - Destiny's Child trend 4. E=MC2 - Beyonce trend Artistic expression: There is no other album out there that sounds like these quintessential Mariah artistic masterpieces. 1. Butterfly - post Tommy divorce 2. Charmbracelet - post mental and physical exhaustion breakdown 3. Me. I Am Mariah. - during Nick marital destruction Albums blending what Mariah loves about her artistry/music and what will she can sell to the general public: 1. Emotions - Emotions vs. The Wind 2. The Emancipation of Mimi - We Belong Together vs. Joy Ride 3. Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel - Obsessed vs. Languishing What do you think? (Sunday 16 August 2015; 4:10)

Rainbow/Charmbracelet and JS vs MC album (56,085) by Matty from Vancouver Canada In my opinion, Charmbracelet is a much more artistic and inspired album then Rainbow. You can't even compare the two. Charmbracelet is in my top three albums, where as I agree with what another poster said, Rainbow is in my bottom two (or maybe it's my least favourite). Heartbreaker (original and remix), and Bliss are three of Mariah's best songs, but the rest of the album is so choppy and doesn't have flow. I don't feel like Rainbow really sounds like Mariah, the instrumentation and production seem to harsh against Mariah's voice. X-Girlfriend, How Much, Did I Do That, eek. And I hate to say it, but Thank Guy I Found You is too sing-songy to me, it's her most "Pop-basic" #1. It reminds me of a Jessica Simpson or Mandy Moore song or something. I love the Jump Smokers vs Mariah Carey album. I was just as Obsessed (wink wink) with both albums. The Irresistible remix is one of her best dance club remixes ever. It should have been a single, and on a standard album cut. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 3:43)

Congratulations (56,084) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Congratulations Mimi L, you just posted your 1000th message. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 2:35)

Re: Memoirs (56,074) (56,083) by Licia from USA The songs that I listen to the most are HateU, The Impossible, Obsessed, I Want To Know What Love Is, the Inseparable remix, and the Up Out My Face remix. (IMO Nicki's raps really brought something to an otherwise lack luster song. Also the video is hilarious lol.) I just started listening to Betcha Gon Know, It's A Wrap, and Candy Bling. I'm leaning more towards the Candy Bling remix though. I'm trying to get into Ribbon. The remixes that leaked are what made me give Memoirs another listen. I'm still salty about them shelving that album. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 1:24)

Re: Mimi L. / B (56,076) (56,082) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha well darling at least I try to give proper opinions/suggestions on things that matters. And not just leave one liners like "Mariah is so fat", "Mariah can't sing", "Mariah lost her writing ability", "Can we get Mariah to be thin again." Plus at least I stick to my opinions. Can't say the same about you. Aren't you the same person who basically called Licia, and me out for suggesting Mariah should embrace her body instead of trying to hide it behind wet suits at beaches and you went on a mini rant telling us how "Mariah's fans are her worst enemies" and how we should "leave Mariah alone because we may not be aware of what she is going through health wise"? (Refer to your own post 54,830.) And yet you disregard what she may be suffering health wise and keep telling her to be thin. I also loved how you wrote "I don't agree with you and neither would Mariah" to a post where I wrote how she shouldn't jump on new projects without giving it her all and release bad singles/videos, whereas you complain the most about her song choices. Oops there you go, wrote a "long essay" again. Don't worry it's my last post directed at you. There will always be a new Giovanni on this board every other day, but we "love" everybody. Oh and I would love to hear you "do a duet with Mariah". (Sunday 16 August 2015; 0:58)

Re: Rainbow vs. Charmbracelet (56,065) (56,081) by B from USA If Mariah had sang the songs she wrote for Charmbracelet like she did on Rainbow, Glitter, and TEOM she would have scored a huge hit or two during that era. Everyone that hates that album is because of her use the whisper regiester/whispered vocals. On most songs she barely raises her voice above a whisper. The One and You Had Your Chance are two of my favorite songs. Mariah should have released X-Girlfriend as a single from Rainbow. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 0:52)

Mariah vs. Jumpsmokers: Memoirs remix album (56,080) by Quaid Long from USA Does anyone else adore this as much as I do? I actually used to listen to it more than the original when I first found it. It's a shame they never released it - the remix of Betcha Gon' Know is amazing. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 0:51)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,078) (56,079) by B from USA I adore you. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 0:47)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,075) (56,078) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter That remix of H.A.T.E.U. is divine. I love it. Especially how she used the sample. I discovered so many great songs while checking out samples that Mariah used for her songs and it always amazes me how she picks them. Anyways I think H.A.T.E.U. is a great example of how Mariah can still shine in a rapper heavy song if it's done right. Thanks for sharing your list B. (Sunday 16 August 2015; 0:36)

Re: Mimi L. / B (56,076) (56,077) by B from USA I'm not sure what you are. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 23:27)

Mimi L. / B (56,076) by Giovanni from USA You know I love you and your posts Mimi L. Even if they're super long. If you think I'm a troll B, thank you. I think I have been the delusional one. Mariah is slowly but surely losing the weight. And "Infinity" is an awesome song. I'm playing it right now. Mariah can score a another because "I believe". (Saturday 15 August 2015; 22:11)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,071) (56,075) by B from USA I love Obsessed, Candy Bling, Standing O, and Languishing. I like H.A.T.E.U. but I love the remix featuring Jermaine Dupri, OJ Da Juiceman, Big Boi, and Gucci Mane that samples Ghost Town DJ's's My Boo. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 21:40)

Re: Memoirs (56,071) (56,074) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hahah thanks Licia, you are a sweetheart. You are right and so is B, we shouldn't feed the irregularities. About Memoirs, it is an underrated album. I get why people only think of the cheesy songs (which I still love) when they think of Memoirs, even I sometimes do the same. It has some really good songs though. It has the rare moment when Mariah threatens you with murder/grievous bodily harm with the "betcha gonna know how it feels, even if it's the last thing I ever do, to be continued" haha. I wonder what she had planned for the lover plus then she just went ahead and told her lover ssying "I should crack you right in your forehead" in IAW. The only other time she threatened to assault someone was "I will hunt you down" in TMB. I was also very excited about the remix album, but Mr Reid dropped it. Anyways but I am interested to know what your favorite tracks from Memoirs are. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 21:27)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,052) (56,073) by Mike from FL, USA I agree. Candy Bling is one of my faves. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 21:20)

Just an idea like this that came in my mind (56,072) by Gilles from Malta When I saw the pic of MC and Will Smith. I told myself they should sing a duet together. I used to like Will Smith's album a lot. It could be extremely nice, don't you think? Or do you think that it comes from my generation and not the new one? Lol. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 21:16)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,063) (56,071) by Licia from USA Mimi L. let me make you laugh (I have to get you to ignore that other one lol). I actually once upon a time thought I hated Memoirs. That was until my friend asked me what songs I liked from the album and I named dang near half the album. It almost makes me feel bad that I didn't buy it. Lol. Truthfully though I was ready for that remix album for Memoirs. I was bummed when Angels Advocate got shelved. Those remixes were nice. Maybe we would have gotten a proper remix to It's A Wrap and Betcha Gon Know had the album been given a chance. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 20:32)

Re: Edward (56,064) (56,070) by George Golden from UK Well said. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 18:58)

Re: Idea (56,068) (56,069) by Lara from Middle East You just named the people I think Mariah should include in her work instead of these rappers. Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, John legend, Jason Derulo have both the style and the voice that would merge well with her. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 18:57)

Idea (56,068) by B from USA Mariah needs a new sound. PBR&B, also referred to as R-Neg-B, hipster R&B, indie R&B, and alternative R&B, which is an emerging, stylistic alternative to contemporary R&B would be good fit for Mariah. #Beautiful with Miguel is proof that if she deviates from the formula she's used since TEOM she can score a hit. Mariah should work with Frank Ocean, Miguel, The Weeknd, and Bruno Mars and The Smeezingtons and the writers and producers they work with. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 18:52)

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