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The thing is... (56,043) by Mirage_Nunez from America While I unapologetically still enjoy Infinity, Ive only listened to "Why You Mad?" once. It hasn't quite resignate with me either yet I suppose. Having said that, I also didn't feel this undying urge to bash the song for a week straight along with the people who appreciated it. Nothing's wrong with genuinely not liking the song, and expressing why. The thing is when you make it your business to harp on the negative in every post it becomes very trollish and unnecessary. Especially when we know Mariah still can throw down with a pen and pad (MIAM). No you don't deserve a noble peace prize for "being mad/talking bout you mad" in every post. Trust me we get it and it's okay. Just move on already. Gosh. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 1:04)

When Mariah cares (56,042) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA I am a devoted lamb. I work part time, I have several friends, and I still find time to catch up on Mariah Carey news everyday, including weekends. I don't insert myself into discussions very often, which means, my opinions are not biased. I like to have an open mind. I observe regularly the topics on MCArchives on a daily basis. I have noticed lately that Mariah has not been interested musically. I do not think it's a matter of not caring. I believe she has decided to do less music and explore other endeavers, like endorsments, touring, acting, and directing. Mariah is a strong woman and she treats her surroundings as such. You have to ask yourself, if what made her famous is no longer of interest to her, why is she still around? Especially in a time where people treat all legends like a thing of the past. My answer? She cares to build her brand not her music. She can get away with releasing crap because people still care. Ironically Madonna might sell more records but her influence of today's generation is far less. Mariah will be relevent for the next 30-50 years with Beyonces, MCs of hip hop, Taylor Swifts, Katy Perry's, Rihannas, and all of the current pop stars fans will know who Mariah Carey is for the next of decades. The best part of this is she doesn't have to release music. She is the most iconic and most talked about blueprint. She is Mariah Carey. (Saturday 15 August 2015; 0:24)

The schmegacy (56,041) by Andrew from UK Edward, don't apologise in advance of people criticising you. You have a right to an opinion. And silence seems golden. I know I will have people rolling their eyes in a "what a surprise, he's negative" position. But it's not just awful, it's scary awful. It makes Triumphant look triumphant. It doesn't fit with the absolute class her efforts have mostly always been. I wonder, genuinely: how can MC stand on stage and bang out her most successful songs and simultaneously create new music which is anathema to them. As per my much more previous posts, it is self indulgent, amateurish, a smack in the face of what labels want, what the fans want, and what music in general is doing. I'm more convinced than ever that Mariah doesn't care. This is beyond niche. It's inaccessible. And worst for it, Mariah criticises some songs everyone loves. I feel guilty for liking the Fantasy original. Most of my friends love Almost Home. It's a polished song which will last and be remembered. Mad? She must be. But hey ho, Christmas is coming, right? We will soon reach the point where the years of bad equal the years of good. Legacy shmegacy. Where is Mariah Carey? I'm looking, I just can't find her. I definitely can't hear her in this remix. Kinda gutted. (Friday 14 August 2015; 23:44)

Re: When Mariah really cares (56,038) (56,040) by Licia from USA I could not agree more with what you have said. There's nothing else I could add to make your points any better than they already are. (Friday 14 August 2015; 23:28)

Re: Rolling Stone/Telegraph (56,025) (56,039) by LC from USA Thanks for the positive response everyone, and for allowing me to rant. It just disgusts me how much disrespect and flak Mariah gets after working her ass off for 25 years. Rolling Stone in particular. Do you guys remember when they had a poll for the greatest collaboration/duet of all time and the fans voted "One Sweet Day" as the winner? Their response was something along the lines of "This song definitely would not have won had the Mariah Carey fans not flooded the poll. While it hasn't stood the test of time, the fans voted for it. Who are we to say they're wrong?" What the actual fuck? And to think that they placed Mariah at #79 on the greatest singers of all time list. #79. Really? Though I would never trust a list of greatest singers that didn't include Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra. Still, disgusting. And some of the most influential songs of all time like Vision Of Love, Fantasy (Remix), All I Want For Christmas, We Belong Together... none made the 500 greatest songs. And none of Mariah's albums made the 500 greatest of all time list. They're a joke. Mariah has earned the respect of the world. (Friday 14 August 2015; 22:41)

When Mariah really cares (56,038) by Edward from USA I was just listening to "Almost Home", and then I switched to "Infinity 4-people crammed mix" just to give it the benefit of the doubt again, but I then felt sad. How could the person who put out "Almost Home", also put out "Infinity" and its respective remix? "Almost Home" wasn't a hit, but nobody could ever say it wasn't well-produced and on point lyrically and vocally. Sometimes I wonder if it's only me that notices the lack of quality and messy production on "Infinity" and "Why You Mad". Am I a hater for not liking something that is evidently a mess and a desperate attempt at creating something decent? Do I have to lie to myself because that's what "real/true" lambs do? Now that things have calmed down a lot with the media criticizing her, I think Mariah should be more serious about anything she releases. This is the time for Mariah to step it up and create quality music. I'd rather she got an Oscar for writing a wonderful song, than another #1 for writing just a popular song. The problem with "Infinity" is not necessarily that the remix has four people in it, "Lil Love" has Mariah, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs and Harmony (each one of the 3 guys has a verse) and JD in it, and to me it is a great song, nothing cheap, messy or desperate about it. That's the Mariah I want to experience more. (Friday 14 August 2015; 21:37)

Re: What (56,037) by Luke from United Kingdom I don't know but I hope she starts doing some crazy Donna Summer/Sylvester style disco jams. With big sassy and fierce hair. Ahh I can dream lol. (Friday 14 August 2015; 20:43)

What "Will" Mariah do? (56,036) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So Mariah shared this picture of her with Will Smith, from the 80s, before she became famous. I wonder why? I am not being mysterious, I am really wondering why, so any answers/explanations are welcome. (Friday 14 August 2015; 19:39)

How to send stuff to Mariah? (56,035) by ZachSingsMariah from USA MC periodically posts pictures on social media showing a bunch of fanmail and other gifts from fans. I'm curious about how to send stuff to MC so that she or her people will actually receive it. Do any of you know how to do that? Is there an address/P.O. Box for us common lambs to send her stuff? Thanks. (Friday 14 August 2015; 18:56)

Re: Why you mad? Um, because of this (56,027) (56,034) by B from USA Side Effects featuring Busta? I never knew Mariah did a remix to Side Effects. I think the original is epic and Jezzy's verses were clever because he used to be a drug dealer. (Friday 14 August 2015; 18:52)

Rolling Stones (56,033) by darrian liu from taiwan Has absolutely no credibility. When I read the Greatest Singers list and Mariah was at #79, I lost all respect for that magazine. I mean, Mariah is one of the best singers to ever grace the pop music industry, period. Even haters have to admit that secretly. That is just a perfect example of bad journalism. (Friday 14 August 2015; 17:29)

Re: With the soon return of Adele Mariah can get a #1 (56,023) (56,032) by darrian liu from taiwan I think she would get not only one more, but two or three #1s. Mimi's comebacks are always huge and we all know once she is on top she won't budge for like, at least a few years. (Friday 14 August 2015; 17:23)

Anyway I have a question to the MCA community (56,031) by Gilles from Malta Does anyone know where I can buy some remixes? "Ribbon" feat Ludacris (I love a lot this one) Or even "Why you made" or other remixes. Do you think those remixes are for free and spread around the web? Beause I've been looking for them for quiet a long time to download on a platform and I ve never found them. Thank you. (Friday 14 August 2015; 16:17)

Why You Mad (Infinity Remix) (56,030) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So I took my time and listened to this song a lot of times because I wanted to hear what MC heard in it to think it was a good remix. Now while on first listen I was like "oh hell no", this song is a disaster, after listening to it multiple times, I think it can be saved. But like I said, a lot of it needs to be tweaked. I think they should drop TI. I love TI but really he is adding nothing to this song. I'd like French to be pushed to the last verse. I would actually like French out of the song completely but since he was the first to collaborate, I think that won't happen. The song should start with a Mariah verse. Then chorus, Justin, chorus, Mariah and then French, then the ending chorus. Various voices should be made a little more prominent because I feel like the music is overshadowing Mariah's voice. I love her urban remixes, I also don't mind her using a lot of rappers in a song, but the song needs to flow well. This song didn't flow well for me. So with a few more tweaks, it can be saved. I wonder why we don't hear anything more about the song from MC or French. Did they decide not to release it or are they tweaking it? Now would have been a good time to release if they do, because Justin's fans are hungry for any release he makes and once his own song comes out in a few days, no one will care about this. We need all the fandoms of the collaborators to get a hit. (Friday 14 August 2015; 14:10)

Re: Gilles Side Effects remix (56,028) (56,029) by Gilles from Malta You are welcome. I love side B, I love urban, I said that I like them lol. Not that I do not like them. But I have to be honest with the other fan regarding MC. Most of the time I prefer tracks that are not a single and not famous. I think there is some music for business and some music that is reflecting more the artist's side. And in my case MC's side B are more revealant, I mean I love them most. (Friday 14 August 2015; 11:09)

Gilles Side Effects remix (56,028) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Gilles, I didn't know about a "Side Effects" remix until you posted that. I know you don't, but I love it. Thanks for mentioning it. I've always loves the original but a Busta verse and some extra sparkles in products. I'm down. Anyway, thank you. (Friday 14 August 2015; 10:50)

Re: Why you mad? Um, because of this (56,017) (56,027) by Gilles from Malta I think it is just a question of taste, I do not mind it, I like it because it is a side B. I have a question for you. Did you like the others songs like in my case for example they are not my classic fav, but my urban fav. I Still Believe (Remix) feat. Mocha and Amil Did I do that Say Something feat Dem Franchize Boyz My life Obsessed with Gucci Mann Triumphant remix Side Effect remix with Busta The Roof Desert Storm mix Don't Forget About Us Desert Storm remix And the others. A lot of people do not like them, but regarding me I like them. Mariah always does a bit for everyone and for her. For people who like ballads, club, and urban. So are we 3 catagories of a fan? Or all in one? Depends, what do we like? (Friday 14 August 2015; 9:08)

Re: Why you mad? Um, because of this (56,017) (56,026) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End "Not disappointing? Look I don't want the webmaster to savage me again, because I know he hates doing it, but the remix is an unadulterated mess. It's a joke. Is there a market for this? Do lambs like this music now? It's bad. It's awful. And I think most people know it. I genuinely think less of the the other artists for taking part. It is honestly the worst thing MC has ever released. Ever. Full stop/period. It makes the original sound like an Oscar winner. What's the point of it? Throwing salt into the wound of the original. It's just awful. There are bad MC songs that we all wonder about. And then there is this. Serious questions have to be asked about what the fantasy she is doing." Andrew, you should consider applying for a job at Rolling Stone Magazine, Billboard and other such publications. You could use all your posts on MCA in your submission portfolio. I'm sure you will find great success in doing so and I'm not even kidding. We could use someone like you on the inside fighting for Mariah. My 2¢. (Friday 14 August 2015; 8:55)

Re: Rolling Stone/Telegraph (56,025) by Bill from the UK LC, as usual you said it perfectly. I saw the list on Twitter and knew Mariah would not feature because of the magazine's unfathomable determination to not recognise her talent and achivements. History will of course tell a different story. Facts are facts and the truth won't change with time. Rolling Stone just has no credibility for me. Regardless of what the magazine's in-house view may be of Mariah, to deny that she has written 17 number one songs, made the only worthwhile contribution to the Christmas song cannon in the past twenty years, written songs that have reached global audiences and influenced an entire generation after her, is just moronic. Years ago when she ranked #79 on the 100 greatest singers list, it was insulting and you could tell she was included grudgingly and because she had to be. Just bad journalism through and through. (Friday 14 August 2015; 8:28)

Re: Why you mad? Um, because of this (56,017) (56,024) by Giovanni from USA I hear you Andrew. When I first heard "Infinity" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I said "This is the same Mariah who wrote and sang 'Vision of love'?" "Infinity" is [censored]. And there are no words for the remix. I said it before and I'll say it again. Mariah is lost right now musically. I really hope she finds herself again and starts recording decent material. Collaborating with rappers and recording [censored] music is what has hurt her fan base and career. (Friday 14 August 2015; 4:37)

With the soon return of Adele Mariah can get a #1 (56,023) by Amber C from USA Anyone else noticed that Mariah succeeds more when the industry has super talented people? In the nineties the industry was full of great talents, male or female yet Mariah surpassed them all. Same with 2005 if you remember. Mariah can write a heck of a ballad. Her song writing surpasses Adele's aswell. Not to mention Mariah has a super volt somewhere with unreleased #1s that she's just waiting to release. Music is her life. Not only is music her life but Mariah keeps insisting that a surprise album release and what not was her idea, and not Bey's. If that is the case what else does Mariah have under her sleeve? We all know Mariah will have atleast one more #1 we just don't know when. It's a feelings that transcends time and justifies reason. Lol. In my mind I visualized the Billboard charts of 2016, #2 Adele #1 Mariah. I feel it. And please don't come at me with your "charts don't matter" stuff. Save it. (Friday 14 August 2015; 4:36)

Re: Megan Trainor (56,015) (56,022) by Tevin from USA I agree with everything you mentioned. I for one would be the first to sign up for Mariah vocal class. (Friday 14 August 2015; 4:27)

Re: 64 Videos top ten consideration (56,011) (56,021) by B from USA 1. Touch My Body 2. Dreamlover 3. Fantasy 4. ATYNAF DM Remix 5. My All 6. Butterfly 7. Breakdown 8. Always Be My Baby 9. Emotions 10. Love Takes Time (Friday 14 August 2015; 3:39)

Re: Rolling Stone/Telegraph "greatest" lists (56,010) (56,020) by B from USA Wow. I have lost all respect for Rolling Stone after hearing they didn't include Mariah. Mariah is the lyricist of our generation. Bey, GaGa, and Taylor better than MC? I can't. (Friday 14 August 2015; 2:45)

Rolling Stone/Telegraph (56,019) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I will never understand Rolling Stone's blatant hate for Mariah. Why so much hate from them? I remember when they published their "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" list a few years back, and put Mariah at #79 whereas Bob Dylan sat at #7. Bob Dylan was a lot of things to music, on of the "Greatest Singers" he certainly was not. In fact he was known to be the exact opposite. People hated his voice, especially when he first hit the music scene. What the Rolling Stone has done by being so unprofessional and bias in what they publish is turn themselves into a joke, and wannabe of what they use to represent. They are not the respected music magazine they were in the 60/70s. This publication wants to say the represent "Real Music. Real Talent. Real song writing. " Then when you get the perfect blend of pop-R&B princess/singer-songwriter, with a phenomenal voice they continually disregard and disrespect her. Someone, who actually represents everything they say and stand for. Instead they promote smoke and mirror flash-in-the-pan artists. Rolling Stone has been a joke since the mid-90's. They continually prove themselves to be out of touch, and to have shockingly poor taste in music and artistry. Why are these corporate "music enthusiasts" helping to erode the music scene to shallow fluff? I remember Mariah saying in an interview years and years ago, while laughing, that Rolling Stone always gets Barry Walters to review her album, and she said he openly says he is not a fan of anything Mariah does. How is this unbiased? How is this professional? (Friday 14 August 2015; 2:08)

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