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Tiina Infinity / good music videos (54,049) by Lee TS from USA Now those are some festive ideas lamby. They really could've done so much for the video and playing more to M's comedic side. They didn't live up to the hype they started. If this is what will blow our minds I think I'm gonna pass on the Christmas movie. Maybe they lost their spark since the mess of H.A.T.E.U. Their torrent love affair didn't do much to help, just for laughs. Since the board has been on this feud/rival tangent I'll like to mention Fifth Harmony. Now we love the girls because they're big MC supporters and has won the big stamp of approval. But I recently came across their so-called rival's Little Mix Black Magic music video and I was totally entertained. I legit watched their video 3 times in a row because it was so darn cute and the song was super catchy. In that moment I was almost ready to be like, "Little Mix all day". Lol but I'm way too old to be stanning for some girl group, I had my Spice Girls days haha. But here we have 5H looking like little strippers while Little Mix played up their cute and sexy side. But yeah, a good music video is everything and a bag of fritos. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 16:06)

Giselle (54,048) by B from USA What does our ages have to do with Beyoncé's music? Beyoncé was once a talented artist with integrity. Yes, she sang songs about her jelly but she didn't take herself so seriously. How can you take a song like Drunk In Love seriously? It has no hook or chorus and it makes me feel like I'm in a drunken stupor or something. Beyoncé is trying too hard. She isn't hood. She wasn't raised in the ghetto. The only song that I liked on her self titled release was 7/11. If Mariah had released an album like Beyoncé I would be upset but coming from Beyoncé I expected it. After the disappointing and underwhelming 4 my expectations were low but she released an album that was well below my expectations. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 15:43)

Video (54,047) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think she could have turned it into a mini movie. Even TMB had a little dialogue moment before the video. I think the video could have been like: first scene - MC fighting with her lover and she tells him to leave. She falls/collapses on the floor crying. Next scene: like Tiina said, MC signing up on the site debating with herself about the details. Then there can be cut scenes of her getting ready, put in the videos of different guys coming, when she shoos away the last suitor, she sings "infinity loving me more and more" twirling around hugging herself. At the end she drives off again taking Tiina's idea, with the dog. Scenes with a few friends partying/celebrating with her would have been great too. I mean just a rough idea. I could polish it more but really what's the point now. I loved the shot of her twirling around on the roof. I am disappointed there were no scenes of the alleged stunts. If this video was expected to re-ignite interest in the song, it either needed controversy or a kick-ass video. Something along the lines of "Honey". (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 15:24)

Beyonce (54,046) by Tiina from Finland Oh no, you guys, I didn't mean to hate on Beyonce or start a war, honest. I like her like I said, I paid to go to see her and traveled to France to go to her show. She's got major star power, she's beautiful, very talented and is running the show, leaving her powerful husband in the dust. It doesn't mean that she gets a free pass though because there are a lot of aspects that are ridiculous about her but there also seems to be this unspoken rule (not on this board, I mean on the internet) that you're not suppose to point out those things because she's somehow above criticism. I'm glad Beyonce is out there though because the new generation desperately needs someone who is talented, all they have got are basic "singers" like Miley, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift. The only artist that interests me out of the new generation is Tori Kelly. She has a voice similar to Grande's but she's got mad control and she writes her own songs. I've been following her since she was on America's Most Talented Kids. Mariah was also one of her original inspirations. Anyway, back to Mariah. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 15:17)

Music video (54,045) by Kate from UK All in all the music video for Infinity does what it needs to do: promote her Vegas residency and make her look great. Shame it wasn't that creative though. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 14:43)

Infinity (54,044) by B from USA Mariah looks beautiful. I was there when she filmed the performance scene for the video and that is a memory I'll always cherish. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 14:40)

"Infinity" music video (54,043) by Ardis Logic from Earth I this video. Stunning, classic Mariah Carey. She is having fun and clearly moving on with her life, and she looks so gorgeous doing it. The concert scene is "more than just a made up dream" iself. I love, love, love it. Now if only it could have been released 3 or 4 weeks ago, oh well, better late than never. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 14:39)

Infinity video (54,042) by Licia from USA I was thinking the video would help me like the song, but it didn't. I wanted the Honey stunts that they said we would get. I also wanted something funnier. The shots with the guys were funny, but that was it. TMB wasn't a great song, but the video makes me laugh and made me enjoy that song more. I was hoping for something close to that. Next. I can officially be done with Infinity. Lol. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 13:59)

Happily divorced: looking for Dreamlover love match (54,041) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Mariah is officially single according to her match.com profile yawl. Here she is, MC1ToInfinity in all her glory. Don't you just love her? For those of you who remain confused, this version of the Infinity video is more or less M making it known she isn't playing around. I'm dying right now tbh because this whole thing takes major ovaries and I applaude her for letting her intentions be known. It's freaking Days Of Our Lives at this point. The pure unadultered drama of it all is gonna be the end of me. I would pay good money to see the look on his face the first time he sees it. I really would. Relationship: Divorced Have kids: Yes, and they live at home (2) Wants kids: I'll tell you later Ethnicity: Black / African descent, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian Body type: Curvy Height: 5'9" (175 cm) Faith: Christian / other Smoke: No way Drink: Social drinker (go ahead M, drink your wine ) "I Believe In Infinity" (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 13:42)

Infinity music video (54,040) by Tiina from Finland I hate to say this but I'm disappointed. We've been waiting a long time for this video and I got the feeling that they were going to do something similar to WBT and TMB, especially since Brett was directing. I wanted a storyline and humour. I can see that they tried but didn't film enough scenes with the guys. She looks magnificent though. Mariah has always looked like 10 years younger than she really is, have you noticed? In her twenties she really looked like a teenager, in her 30's she looked 20-25 and now in her 40's she doesn't look a day over 35. Great genes. Anyway, I think they should have had her signing on Match.com in the beginning. That would've been very funny to see Mariah Carey do that and getting matched. And it should've been a talking scene where she's talking to herself coming up with a description of herself for the site, after which the actual video starts. The beauty shots could've been shots of her preparing for the dates, then she could have met all these guys but each of them would have failed in some funny way. One of them could have had the door closed on them because it was funny the first time but there should have been more scenes with the other two guys, and they could have also been at her show to tie it all together, and then at the end she should have driven off by herself with the doggie and a bag of Fritos singing "loving me more and more". Why would they waste this opportunity this way? (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 13:39)

Music video (54,039) by Darryle from USA It's finally here. Now I kinda wish it wasn't. We waited weeks for the video and the best scenes were in the sneak peeks. Mariah looks good in the video but the video is kinda boring. I liked the Vegas shots but the other scenes felt very out of place and didn't flow well. I hope there's a director's cut somewhere because those usually tend to be better. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 11:48)

Infinity trends (54,038) by Malcolm from Asia So infinity is now released and for me, even if it's not what I've expected, I just want to have good vibes for it and for MC and after all it is better video compared to YME, she looks radiant and stunning and nice cinematography. Infinity also now trending worldwide and it's interesting because in the United States trend, Infinity is at #2 and the #1 spot is the "Beatles recipe". I don't know if it is about the band The Beatles but it's ironic to see that another "Beatles" is blocking MC to the top spot like in Billboard haha. Just for laughs Lambs, have a nice day. I hoped that the MV will help the Infinity to return to the BB100 and I wish it climbs at least to the top 50. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 11:47)

Infinity / Caitlyn Jenner (54,037) by Lee TS from USA M looks really pretty in the video with nothing but beauty shots. I don't get the video, it doesn't gel very well and wasn't smooth. I like the concert footage because of the sparkly dress and the stage colors really popped, but it kept cutting and the shots didn't scream concert to me. I don't know much about cinematography but like the aerial shots didn't feel grand or the audience shots were so quick. I would've liked more outfit changes too, why must she stay in the black gown while lounging to swipe on her phone. Her bouncing in the closet looked funny and I expected the first "close the door" to have a huge moment but she just kinda slithers around. And I wish she was more expressive in the facial area, or even in her body language. It's very much smile and bounce. Actually no, her reactions to the guys were funny. The vanity moment was so so, it was very much I Stay In Love and I liked the original Infinity version better when she drew the inifinty sign with her lipstick. And just for laughs I think Mariah needs a better gaydar because she stays leaving with the gay boys. Girl. Now onto a total different and unrelated topic, Caitlyn Jenner formerly known as Bruce Jenner. What an amazing and brave person. I already wrote but I wanted to share it on here too, I dedicate Mariah's "I Am Free" to her. Love to all and infinity. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 11:10)

MV (54,036) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I am glad the video is out and I think Mariah looks gorgeous but, the video is a big disappointment for me. Don't get me wrong, I loved the shots and all but I was rooting for a storyline. This just seems like different haphazard concepts put together. The Vegas show shots, while gorgeous, dominated most of the videos, I would have instead preferred other shots. She could have saved the Vegas show one for a "live" version or alternate MV and use lesser footages of the show. I felt like the initial closet shots were so awkward. I mean MC looked awkward, during the "name hold weight like kilos". I was hoping she might dance around to it a little or even sit with like a bag of Fritos or whatever, you know, like playing out the verses she is singing. Plus why does she drive away with Jussie? I thought she was going to be loving herself more and more? MC-Brett was the team behind iconic videos like Heartbreaker and WBT, heck they even put in a storyline in Obsessed despite it being mainly dominated by glamor shots. Anyways, I feel bad being negative, but it is what it is, if other fans are happy, then good for them. Ending on a positive note, MC looked gorgeous in every frame. Waiting for someone to upload HQ screenshots. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 10:32)

Infinity music video (54,035) by MimiLamb from Germany I think the video is cute, Mariah clearly was having fun, it didn't come across awkward like her You're Mine Eternal video. She was herself, and I loved how radiant she looked. Not disappointent and didn't expect more seeing as it was kind of obvious how the video was going to be. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 10:09)

MV (54,034) by Jono from USA Much like the song, I was expecting more. Especially since Brett was the director. I wonder if the delayed release had anything to do with artistic differences, because this is so pedestrian from collaborators who brought Heartbreaker, It's Like That, WBT, and TMB. Or maybe I just hyped up the song/video and was left disappointed. I hope the good material and videos will come for the next studio album. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 9:44)

Infinity video (54,033) by Reuben Walton from United States It's out now. Nice shots, she looks great, I thought maybe the online dating thing or different aspects of it could've been more developed but overall a good video. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 9:25)

Interesting (54,032) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA How old are some of you? Seriously, I'll give you Beyonce is overrated. Her album wasn't all about sex and Beyonce takes a lot of chances as an artist then Mariah now. It's childish to tear down one singer's accomplishments, a female singer at that, just to build one of her mentors and closes friends in this business up. You don't win Grammy's because of music, this isn't the 1990's anymore. Everyone knows you win by connections which Beyonce has. Duh. I know some of you might not like what I say, but it's the truth. The voters love Beyonce and don't love Mariah has nothing to do with music, it's personal, get over it, Mariah has. Oh and we're talking about 2015 Mariah, enough with this pedal-stool crap that's why a lot of people don't like Mariah now. A lot of her fans and for the longest the media put her on it. Mariah/Britney would do well plus it would be Britney's song not hers. Oh and while I'm at it, I miss Issac and Andrew, Randy (though he still posts) bascially any non lamb whose not afraid to be honest and tell it like it is. But Issac, I loved when he put old censored in their place. Shot. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 6:01)

Re: Opening of One World Observatory from Mike (54,031) by NYHotShotta from USA Mariah performed Infinity at the opening and I saw a clip of her singing We Belong Together. She sounded good. She probably did a few songs. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 5:30)

Re: Infinity video (54,030) by NYHotShotta from USA Mariah did tweet that the video is coming out at 3am eastern time. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 5:23)

Expectations (54,029) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Reading Licia's post about how Beyonce's fans will accept anything Bey puts out, I realized truer words have probably never been spoken. Mariah has a hard time pleasing fans. Just to be clear I'm not calling out anybody in this post, so if any comment resembles that of another poster, it's a coincidence. Basically from the very start MC has such rich songs that every time she goes a down the fun-songs route, some one or the other will get pissed. Beyonce can sing about surfboards and being "fresher than you" and her fans will have that song burning out the charts but MC sings about how someone is "acting corny like Fritos" and we all have a meltdown. (I personally love that line, it's very clever.) I also agree that if Bey puts out an album of farts, we can expect it to go to iTunes #1 within 30 minutes. Same happened with Taylor Swift. Her team accidentally put up a few second clip of just static noise and it shot to #1 on iTunes almost immediately. Unfair. Beyonce can keep repeating "smack it smack it in the air" or go on a 10 minute loop singing just the 2 words "feeling myself" on and on, and it's a hit. MC releases a deep song called TAOLG, it's thrown out of the window. Ain't nobody got time for deep songs. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 4:00)

B and Tiina (54,028) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I laughed so hard at B's "Mariah didn't release underwhelming songs about her surfboart" and Tiina's "I also don't understand why she's decided to just sing about screwing now". Haha, you guys are awesome. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 3:43)

Fat shaming (54,027) by B from USA When Mariah is heavier than her Touch My Body days the media pounces. When she gained some weight during the TEOM era the media said she blew up like a tire. It is fat shaming at its finest and she isn't even fat. Once Mariah loses the weight she'll be considered hot again which is insane because she's still gorgeous and is by no means overweight. The media has been having a field day because she hasn't dropped the weight like she usually does which most likely means she's going about it in a healthy way. If she starved herself or went on some insane diet it would most likely affect her vocal cords. I would prefer Mariah happy and healthy with the ability to sing instead of thin and miserable and unable to sing. I know I'm rambling, lol. Does anyone understand what I'm saying? Mark my words the next time we see Mariah she will have shed the weight and she will be confident like she was before the marriage. Mark my words, the media will be fawning and it will be glorious lol. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 1:26)

Concerning Beyonce (54,026) by Jono from USA I think she should be given more credit. No she is not the most original artist, but she is one heck of a performer. Most entertainers who have spectacle/dance in their routines don't bother with the vocals as much (see Britney and JLo) but she still sings. Yes she may be overpraised and overexposed to the point where she is starting to get backlash, but Beyonce has always made it a known fact that Vision Of Love is what inspired her to learn vocal runs. Unlike other pop acts who don't bother acknowledging legends that have paved the way, Beyonce has always given the utmost respect to Mariah from what I've seen. Same goes with Rihanna. They've never written MC off as "irrelevant" even though that's such a corny and popular term for the instant gratification generation, who are so quick to throw around the utmost praise for their favorites who haven't earned the right. Even though B may have a far too pristine and perfect image, it says something about how her and her team are in control of her press. I could only wish Mariah received the same amount of universal love, but that just comes with a stellar PR team which MC lacked the past couple of years until late. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 0:32)

Alejandro / top remixes (54,025) by Bill from the UK My gosh, just three? That is such a tough one. Love your choices. UTS drifting remix is divine and MC's scatting on the AYNAF remix is awesome. There are so many iconic remixes like Fantasy with ODB and the Def Club Mix of Dreamlover. However, if I had to choose, it would be the following (in no particular order): 1. Dreamlover (Bam Jam Soul) - Apparently this was the original version of the song before Sony asked Walter to make it more pop and less street. It sounds so much freer and relaxed to me. Much more care free and breezy than the version we all know and love. 2. I Still Believe (Pure Imagination Remix) - Wow. This is a masterpiece, it is literally a completely different song. The only resemblance to the original is the title. I think this is a wonderful track, so dreamy and mellow. 3. One Sweet Day (Sweet Acapella) - This is just a beautiful, beautiful rendition of the song. Such a joy to listen to. The harmonies between MC and Boyz II Men are spellbinding. So many honourable mentions though. The Joy To The World club mixes, the Mr Dupri Mix of ABMB, My All/Stay Awhile, and two mixes I must highlight. The Bossa Nova versions of both Butterfly and DYKWYGT are stunning. What a great topic but so incredibly hard to come up with just three. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 0:04)

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