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Ariana Instagram (105,418) by Jamie from UK

Do I just look at an insta post from Ariana on 7th Februar? It's so obvious seeing MC in that post. How did we not see it.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 21:12)

Thank u, next (105,417) by Zachariah from Croatia

Ariana Grande's announcement about the remix for Yes, And? forced me to go on YouTube and listen to the damn song. It is that how much I do not care about Ariana Grande. Never liked her, even on Oh Santa. I only listen to Mariah's solo version. I was hoping that this news was fake, but I guess I was wrong. I will explain and this is only my personal belief. I an old school Mariah fan. Call me delusional or whatever, but I really do not like when she is someone's feature or doing a remix, because I still think that she can stand as an artist by herself and still be relevant by herself. I am not talking here about duets or she having someone in a song (rapper or whatever). It is her being a feature on someone else's song that I am not a fan off. Especially when the song is lame and boring, such as Yes, And? Again, this is only my personal taste. I didn't like her on Latto's Big Energy - just spoiled the fantasy for me and made it cheap and vulgar. Again, my personal taste. I didn't like her doing French Montana's Unforgettable - why? What was the purpose of that? #Beautiful? I will never get over having Miguel on that song and him singing almost every thing as like she is his feature. I know I will get a lot hate for this but these are my views and I am really disappointed with this collaboration. If only the song was good. And ear candy. I just don't get it.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 21:07)

AG + MC = remix #1 (105,416) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I heard the rumor of that photo being Mariah after the announcement and now I can't unsee it. When I saw it before I didn't think much of it I just thought it's Ariana leaning on herself as a metaphor of her just relying on herself.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 20:44)


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This week (105,415) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I saw the post 7 minutes after it was posted and just a few hours after my early morning whining on the messageboard and I squealed so hard haha. I hope we get a video. Since this is an Ariana project I'm sure they'll push it a lot. Also rumors are that the first time yes, and will be performed is this Saturday and apparently it's gonna be the remix version. I'm giddy because I'm excited it's actually true and also I have an inkling it'll be a re-recorded remix. We saw the snippet of Ariana playing with the WBT lyrics and just an hour ago Mariah posted a video of her singing WBT on TikTok. This combined with the rumors that she is reworking one of her #1's. Fingers crossed.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 20:42)


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Ariana collab (105,414) by Terna from Nigeria

I guess it's official.

She just announced it on IG.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:50)

This week (105,413) by Stacey from USA

Ari just posted and tagged MC on Instagram that indeed a collab is happening.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:47)


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This week (105,412) by Bobby A from United States

I sure do miss MC posting those pics in the studio during previous eras. At least we knew she was working on something. Well, three weeks until Ariana's new album and I don't think too many of her fans are excited for its release.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:26)


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AG + MC = remix #1 (105,411) by Norman from USA

Wow. Okay, so it's happening. You can preorder a copy there. There's also a cover for the vinyl single or something else that has Ariana with her back towards us leaning against a taller woman (MC?) who's also wearing a ponytail.

A storm is brewing.

Apparently out this Friday.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:08)

Is that Mariah? (105,410) by jaker20 from US

I don't mind Mariah staying in her lane, and bring predictable. She bring her usual style, and just put a slight new twist or flavor to it. Like this Selfish AI sounds like something Mariah would make, that is why its being embraced by lambs.

Right now, her bigger problem is that she's not even in any lane because she's not releasing anything at all.

Frankly I was so disappointed when she let January pass without anything. I thought there was going to be some surprise release, but nothing. It's all just lambs talking about MC16 which I don't even know where that came from.

What that means is, if she can't capitalize on her annual buzz (which by the way, she's the only artist who have this luxury), that means she can't and unable to capitalize on anything. This is now her 4th year she wasted since AIWFCIY went to no.1, she seems comfortable now to just be a Christmas artist.

Sad really. Now I get why some lambs hated this Christmas trend. It made her lazier than she already is.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 18:35)


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It was true (105,409) by Jamie from UK

Yes, And? Dropping Friday.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 18:30)

Yes And Remix (105,408) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Y'all it's happening. I'm about to pass out haha, I'm literally this meme from The Office. The note Ariana wrote to accompany the announcement, so sweet and heartfelt.

I didn't notice at first but both Mariah and Ariana updated their profile pictures to just their eyes, which is interesting and also there will be physical copies of this remix. This sounds like a lot of planning went into it which is exiting. Ariana has bubbles, hearts and butterflies in the caption, now Butterfly is for MC but anyone knows what the bubbles and heart means? The new picture of the 2 of them is stunning and although Ariana's recent behavior is questionable lol it must be fabulous to have your idol be on your song. The interesting thing is yes and is quite literally Madonna's style I'm surprised Ariana went with Mariah and that Mariah hopped on it. I wonder if this will be one of those re-recorded remixes with a different vibe. The insider accounts mentioned Ariana's new album with be very MC inspired and also that MC fans of re-recorded vocals will be fed soon. Ok ok I'm done rambling for now. I'll probably be back once I let this sink in haha.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 18:09)

Is that Mariah? (105,407) by Brandon from USA

I was thinking this exact same thing the other day. MC has placed herself in the R&B midtempo box that she needs to break out of if she wants any chance at chart success. There are so many new producers/cowriters that would love to work with her. MC has a bad habit of trying to recreate songs/sounds that she's done before. (How many WBT clones has she recreated?) She also should collaborate with who's hot right now (Ariana, Wkend, Justin Timberlake, Dustin Lipa, Drake, etc). She needs to update her sound, look, visuals, and everything. There should be a new energy similar to what she had during the Mimi era. I really feel like MC still has what it takes to hit number 1 with a non Christmas song but it will not be with the same r&b midtempos that she keeps putting out.

P.S. If I never hear Save the Day again, I'll be a happy person lol.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 17:49)


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Something's coming (105,406) by MC1989 from Spain

Mariah has just changed her profile picture. And it's almost as Ariana's. Maybe the rumours are true.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 17:36)

This week (105,405) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

So um we were supposed to be getting an announcement today from Mariah either about the remix or something else. I wonder if it's true or if we're clowning hahah. The remix is supposed to be out tomorrow and I saw that an Ariana fan account posted it might be The Weeknd on the remix. At this point there has been so many people's name attached to this remix haha. Also the Nostradamus insider account mentioned that Shakira and Mariah may be collaborating, I call BS on that because the actual news was that Shakira reached out to Mariah to sample IKWYW for a new song.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 15:36)

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,404) by Norman from USA

Thank you, Todd. I really like this a lot. I didn't even recognize it when I first heard it. I listened to about half of JT's original and couldn't get into it, but this caught my attention from the start. Imagine if she actually sang this, it would be that much better. It sounds current and fresh without seemingly jumping on a trend or whatnot. It's right in her mid-tempo wheelhouse, truthfully. I like that the vocals are clear and not overwrought and or ornate just because they can be. I know she can give us even better than this. Here's to miracles.

(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 08:19)


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Is that Mariah? (105,403) by Bobby A from United States

Great post Edward. She doesn't interact with us on Twitter Spaces like she did 3 years ago. We need to know how the recording process is going. It will be March in two weeks. I just wish one top producer like David Garcia or Busbee or London On Da Track would run into her at a L.A. restaurant and say to her that we need to work together to put you back on top. I am hoping Beyonce doesn't dominate the charts this summer, but I am afraid she will.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 07:53)


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Mariah Carey - Selfish (105,402) by MC1989 from Spain

I can't stand Justin Timberlake, but since I've heard this song recreating Mariah's voice with artificial intelligence I find it sublime and it makes me want to listen to new Mariah music more than ever. This version with Mariah's voice has a lot of views on YouTube and it's becoming very popular. At the same time, it's scary what artificial intelligences are able to emulate and recreate. In any case, after a great album like Caution, more than 5 years ago, all I want is new music from Mariah. I don't want to see her overexposed on the net or in videos lip-syncing her most difficult songs, dressed like a doll and stiff on stage in Las Vegas. That Mariah for whoever buys it. I want the Mariah who brings us hours of work in a studio, with a new melody, a new lyric, a new hit to add to her unparalleled repertoire.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 03:02)

Is that Mariah? (105,401) by Edward from USA

Mariah needs to break free from her comfort zone and embark on a journey of boldness and innovation. It's time for her own "Ray of Light" moment. The issue lies in the predictability of Mariah Carey's offerings. To truly make an impact, she must astonish the music scene with unexpected sounds and styles. Without this transformation, her next single/project may simply fade into obscurity.
(Wednesday 14 February 2024; 00:24)

MC always late to the party isn't just a metaphor (105,400) by whisperingmisunderstandings from USA

I think there's some truth to this. The media does seem to single Mariah out in terms of holding her to that standard. If a single doesn't make it to the top 40 or even #1, it's dubbed a disappointment or outright failure. To be fair, however, Mariah has herself relied on this hype ever since TEOM, particularly ever since TMB went to #1 and surpassed Elvis' record. Every award show or live TV performance she's done since then seems to be prefaced by the same thing - a video montage of Mariah's biggest videos/performances, declaring her enormous record sales (200 million) and the fact that she has 18 #1 hits. It's become a part of her brand, that she's this huge commercial success. But it's impossible for any artist to sustain that. Once her songs stopped charting, she could have shifted gears, focuse less on hype and stats and more on creativity, giving her audience something new and interesting. She'll always have the commercial success of her legacy to fall back on (i.e. Christmas), but as a fan, I'd like to see her taking the most creative risks. Because she really has nothing to lose at this point.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 23:59)


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Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,399) by Bobby A from United States

Thanks Todd. I pretend this is really MC while on the treadmill. This is a song that she should have written instead. I hope MC steps out her comfort zone with MC16. I can relate to Selfish. MC needs some catchy songs that anyone can relate to.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 23:51)


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Vote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (105,398) by Zachariah from Croatia

Voted?
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 17:55)


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Beyonce (105,397) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I would be very disappointed if nothing new will see the light of the day.

At least we got Music Box 30th edition, which I love.

(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 16:59)


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Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,396) by Victoria from USA

Thank you Todd. I wouldn't mind a JT/MC remix of this song, since we got screwed out of Yours.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 14:45)


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Vote Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (105,395) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

Thank you. How many are inducted out of the nominees? I voted again for Mariah today, she's in the top 7.

(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 11:11)


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Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,394) by Todd from Sydney, Australia

If any of you are on the TikTok, you might have seen the Mariah Carey AI version of JT's "Selfish" doing the rounds. Normally they sound rubbish, but this one is exceptional. It actually feels like a MC song. Anyway - if you want the MP3, here it is.
(Tuesday 13 February 2024; 03:17)

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