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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)

Re: When Mariah really cares (56,038) (56,067) by B from USA Am I a hater for not liking something that is evidently a mess and a desperate attempt at creating something decent? No, Edward you're not. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 18:31)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,063) (56,066) by B from USA Don't feed the trolls. I learned the hard way. Slowly but surely, lol. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 17:29)

Re: Rainbow vs. Charmbracelet (56,055) (56,065) by B from USA Both. Rainbow for vocals and Charmbracelet for lyrics. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 17:19)

Edward (56,064) by Randy from USA I listened to a few moments of the "remix" and turned it off. I often just feel she's not making music for me anymore. That's ok. But I do wonder who is she making it for beside herself? I wonder how long this eternally 12, goddess in a mermaid dress that makes music with current hip hop artists can last. Not to be ageist but will all this make sense in 5 years at age 50? I'm not saying she should be put out to pasture but what she's been doing since 2009 can't last. PS I miss our private email MC debates. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 16:38)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,058) (56,063) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter No one said anything about a #1. A top 50 is also a hit Giovanni. Mariah has spoiled her fans by getting too many #1's, so now anything less than #1 is a flop for them. Ridiculous. It'd be nice if you can post one message without sarcasm. You are almost getting too predictable. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 15:42)

Re: To the webmaster (56,060) (56,062) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha no he won't. We had that before and it did not go down well. It's better not to have a dislike button. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 15:40)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,058) (56,061) by ktktkt from Philippines I agree those 2 songs are my jam off Memoirs. To the webmaster: I love the new site's layout, nice work. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 15:28)

To the webmaster (56,060) by Robby from Chicago USA The new site looks great. Thanks for putting up a great work. Suggestion though, can you also add a "dislike" button please? (Saturday 15 August 2015; 15:18)

Re: Rainbow vs. Charmbracelet (56,055) (56,059) by Licia from USA That should be "first album" not "feet". I didn't reread my statement. Lol. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 14:06)

Re: Memoirs / B (56,052) (56,058) by Giovanni from USA Yes Mimi L, "Ribbon" and "Inseparable" were potential hits. They would have shot straight to number one. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 13:39)

Rolling Stone (56,057) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines The thing about that particular publication is that the selection committee behind every "best" list they put out is composed of predominantly male members who not only tend to favor testosterone-fueled rock, but also almost instantly dismiss even the slightest hint of sentimentality as unlistenable schmaltz, therefore not worthy of their close-minded "refined" judgment. Look at their list of 500 Greatest Albums. Pretty much 60-70% of are outings by rock artists or artists who somehow dabble in rock. As a result, everyone else whose music is "too soft" for their tastes is just left out. Mariah's never had a chance with them. I mean, her debut is substantially way better than Whitney's. True, Whit's sold more and had the bigger songs, but Mariah's was the work of a consummate artist, not just a prodigous talent. And yet Whit's made the brutal cut (which I'm fine with, it's a good album) while Mariah's was probably not even in their top 5000. Okay so maybe I'd forgive RS for not considering that album or even TEOM. But Butterfly and Daydream? That is where I drew the line and lost respect for their elitist publication. I may be biased, but I also know quality when I hear it and those 2 albums had it in spades. And though I like Taylor, I deride any so-called critics' list featuring her ahead of Mimi unless it's on the topic of random romantic conquests. Rant over. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 12:35)

Remix (56,056) by George Golden from UK Mariah's new remix is just bad. I don't understand why she would think it is any good. The "rent a rapper " formula was created by Mariah and she will not let it go until the rappers start declining to work with her. It's very frustrating for her older fans who know what she is capable of. The numbers ones album could have had another number one song and I don't buy that "the public do not care for her anymore". It's her material that is letting her down. These last seven years have been one disappointed to the next. Great album, poor single choices. Great single, tacky video, etc. She needs a totally new sound. More uptempo rnb and disco infused songs. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 11:43)

Re: Rainbow vs. Charmbracelet (56,053) (56,055) by Licia from USA Charmbracelet is my number one album. From her feet album up until CB, I never had that fan moment where I felt an album was truly made just for me. Her pen game was strong on CB and I felt every word. Rainbow is my second least favorite album. Although there are a few great songs that I like, the majority of the songs I feel she just threw on that album because she just wanted to be done with Columbia. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 11:29)

Almost Home (56,054) by Giovanni from USA Is an okay song. I like the lyrics and how Mariah's voice sounds. Obviously way better than "Infinity. I think the video is silly though and doesn't do the song justice. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 4:20)

Rainbow vs. Charmbracelet (56,053) by enwar00 from usa I've always wondered whether people like Rainbow or Charmbraacelet more. They're both very close on my list of favorite Mariah albums. What do you think? (Saturday 15 August 2015; 3:14)

Memoirs / B (56,052) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Aah, no B leave Memoirs alone. Haha kidding, you know I love you. But ya I actually really love Memoirs. It's pretty underrated. I mean come on, "Betcha Gonna Know" is a masterpiece. "The Impossible" and "Languishing" are gems. "Angels Cry" is such an amazing song, I love it, especially the version with Ne-Yo. Then "Angels (Prelude)" how can one not love that heavenly piece of art? "H.A.T.E.U", another classic Mariah ballad. "Candy Bling" is such a moody song with the infectious "finger snap" going on and that awesome "back in the day" loop. The lyrics are cute but also not cheesy. I feel like when people think of Memoirs they only remember the "fun songs". But it has some really deep songs too, with great vocals. That being said, I love the "fun songs" on this album too. "Obsessed" is just so catchy and summer-y, and had the line that was probably the first "MC catch phrase" that was adapted by the GP. I think "Ribbon" and "Inseparable" are the cutest songs ever. These would have been hits if they were released because giddy teenagers in love would eat it up. "It's a Wrap" is another song I love, because of the way she sings it. I am neutral towards "MTJF". And despite what people say I still love MC's version of "IWKWLI". Memoirs is easily in my top 3. I don't skip a single song in it. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 3:02)

Re: What (56,037) (56,051) by Marissa from USA Mariah + disco = dream come true. She did give us some disco realness with Meteorite and YDKWTD though, which I thoroughly enjoyed. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 2:50)

The remix (56,050) by darrian liu from taiwan I've never listened to it again lol. It really doesn't improve upon the original (it just worsens). Then again, it doesn't mean she is incapable of good music. I think she knows that she's uninspired at the moment (she definitely knows that what she is releasing is sub par to her standards), but with the good publicity surrounding her, her business side is telling to her to capitalize on it. Then her musical side and her business side clashed and ultimately she decided to release the bad remix. Some of you guys said that it gets better with every listen but I did try it and it worsens lol. Really really patchy. Almost Home was one of the songs that got me hooked on Mariah lol. I mean, I saw the headlines about her declining vocals but then I heard the song on the radio (it's pretty big here) and I was like "What was the public thinking? This woman's voice is incredible." And it was an amazing song. Beautiful, simplistic lyrics, booming vocals, nicely produced. It should've been a much bigger hit. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 2:40)

Almost Home (56,049) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The song is gorgeous. Everything from the music, to the vocals, the production and the video was perfect. Also it had such a haunting sound to it, the chorus gives me shivers even now. The verses are dark and moody and then the chorus just lifts your spirit and lightens everything up. It's hands down one of Mariah's best and underrated songs. I believe the song was wasted on the soundtrack. From what I heard, it was played at the end of the movie when people already start leaving. They didn't give it enough promo. Lana Del Rey's "Once upon a dream" for Maleficent was also used during the ending credits, but the song still got a lot of publicity because it was used in the promos. "Almost Home" could also have been a bigger hit had it been promoted more. I wish it was in one of her albums. I love how the video is so simplistic yet gorgeous. I have no doubt about Mariah's writing ability but I do feel sad that she is releasing half baked products, when really this is the prime time when she should be releasing quality music to shut the haters up. I don't mind rapper heavy songs coming from Mariah, I also don't mind Mariah being hood. I love "Li'l Love" and SIO. What I don't like is how her recent songs sound so unpolished and half done, when really she can come up with such beautiful songs. I don't know if she is feeling uninspired or what but if that's the case she can always take her time and release things when she is inspired instead of releasing songs that are sub par according to her standards and getting slammed for it. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 1:58)

Re: The thing is... (56,043) (56,048) by B from USA I also still enjoy Infinity and I'm in the video. A dream come true. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 1:32)

Lyrics (56,047) by B from USA Mariah needs to write lyrics like she did during (from) 1990-1997. TEOM, E=MC2, and MIAM had songs with lyrics written in a similar fashion and those songs were the highlights from the perspective albums. She needs to stop with slang words and product placement lyrics. Her lyrics need to mature. Is it me or are her lyrics getting younger the older she gets? I'm not saying she can't write a funny song now and then but not entire albums like Memoirs. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 1:29)

Why You Mad (56,046) by B from USA Why You Mad (Infinity Remix) isn't as bad as Triumphant. Mariah's last great remix was #Beautiful with Jezzy. If a remix isn't as good as or better than her older remixes she shouldn't release it. She's the Queen of the Remix and these subpar remixes aren't doing her any favors. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 1:23)

Re: When Mariah really cares (56,038) (56,044) by B from USA The Almost Home chorus is infectious. I love that the instrumentation is built around her vocals. Her vocals are amazing, especially that glorious key change. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 1:17)

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