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Music video (51,920) by Lee TS from USA Yeah I also thought M and Brett had already shot it, but I'm thinking maybe they were in the process of preproduction and coming up with ideas/story lines. You know M, always saying only a portion of her concepts ends up being the final thing. The way Showbiz described it I keep getting It's A Wrap tease, the theme of it being funny - her cracking a bottle on his forehead for forgetting the donuts. And I'm glad you're back puppyface, I took a listen to Carly's song and enjoyed it. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 13:37)

Infinity the next #1 (51,919) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I swear if I was Mariah I would be going into hiding about now. I don't know how she does it. The song hasn't even been released, heck we don't even have a snippet and the internet is abuzz with talks about this being her next #1. Don't get me wrong, I am not judging, in fact I, myself seem to get the feeling that it might be a #1 or at least crack top 10 because Sony and MC seems determined. But yes, back to Mariah. I would get cold feet if I was her and the internet was so alight with high expectations from a song I didn't even release a snippet of yet, no matter how confident I was about the song. I mean I could have had We Belong Together in my hands and still tremble at the thought of disappointing people. I know she is confident about the new song, but to see the internet calling it her next #1 without knowing anything about the song is nerve wrecking because the expectations are so high (and Lord knows what we are expecting), she might get nervous about the reaction when she actually releases it. I'm sure it'll be a great song though. But just saying, if I was Mariah I would be hiding somewhere and be like "No shut it down, we ain't releasing nothing." But then again, maybe that is why I am me and she is the queen. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 13:21)

Orkun (51,918) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Thank you so much. I do write a lot of mindless things, haha. This site is like a journal for me where I put in an entries about Mariah related stuff that comes to my mind. I am glad to hear you like it. And I adore your posts. What's your thought about the new era? As for Uptown Funk, Bruno always tends to give me a MJ, James Brown vibe in his songs, that's probably because he is influenced by them strongly. I heard he used to impersonate MJ back in the day, so maybe he ends up copying him a lot as a result in his own work. What I love about Uptown Funk is that it makes you want to get up and bust a move especially at the clapping parts and the music that comes right after "don't believe me just watch". It's a fun song, I never did think it will stay on top for so long though. Keep posting. Sending some love and hugs. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 13:14)

Re: Help (51,917) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I think you mean the Always Club Mix of Always Be My Baby. This remix can be found on the CD-Single from the UK. The cover of that CD-Single is my avater. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 13:03)

Help (51,916) by Otti from Belgium The other day I was on Mariah's twitter page, and there was a video clip posted (I guess by a fan), and there was playing an uptempo song, I never heard before. Is that a snip of "Infinity"? It sounds really good. It has drums all over the song. I'm dying to know the name of the song? Can someone help me? (Thursday 16 April 2015; 12:44)

Off my chest, Uptown Funk / Mimi L. / Andrew / Abraham (51,915) by Orkun from The Netherlands So I heard Uptown Funk for the first time today. Great song but I could hear the plagirism. It sounds a lot like a few other songs ( Michael Jackson's Jam being one of them). And I was disappointed. Yes, Mariah created countless WBT replicas over and over but at least, she was copying herself. Abraham's post on Infinity being Mariah's 19th number 1, and the 40 thumbs up he got is awesome. That's how badly we want her to have succes and how we all are on the same page on this topic. Lets make it happen. Mimi L, I love love love your posts. Stop reading my mind. Andrew, I'm openly supportive of your opinions and read them with full interest. Exiting times. Lets get that #1. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 12:43)

Music video (51,914) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The article says that she'll film the video this weekend. Wasn't the video supposedly already shot? Didn't MC yell over the radio when Brett called in, to say the video will blow our minds? I don't get it. A last minute video is scary to me. I don't want a rushed edit job. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 12:22)

Mariah back to the charts (51,913) by John Paul Palisoc from Philippines So "Infinity" was already reviewed and got a positive one. I hope that it will also do good on the charts for as we can see that the majority of music listeners nowadays has a different genre rather than the genre in the early 2000s. But I still hope that it will catch and hit everybody's style of listening and will contain an LSS that will last a decade. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 12:13)

Infinity (51,912) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So after going through the net for hours, and reading "reviews" from people who claim to have heard the song, I am more confused. At one point they say it's a funny, upbeat, feel good song with her singing fast. The other says its a sad yet catchy song. There have been one claim of a Mariah laugh heard in the song and also multiple people have said she holds a long note at the end. So what is it? A "Touch my body" meets "Side effects"? Both have the verses where she speaks fast. "Side effects" have the sad lyrics with the uplifting chorus, "Touch my body" is fun through and through, I love both the songs, but I don't know what they'll sound if they had a baby. Anyways, I'll try not to read too much into these rumors. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 12:05)

"After her crazy last album on DefJam" / Showbiz411 (51,911) by Billy from Greece What exactly was crazy about that album? Go blip yourself mr. Arrogant, unknowledgable reviewer. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 11:42)

Thoughts (51,910) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I think Mariah releasing an updated collection of her #1 songs may not exactly be the most profitable decision, but considering the current state of her career and image, it's what she needs to reintroduce herself to today's younger audience. It may very well be her most pivotal career move yet, as the fates of her succeeding new material from here on out may depend on whether or not this compilation does its job well of bridging the gap between her biggest commercial flop so far and her next masterpiece. A lot is riding on Infinity. It being the only additional track on the compilation may mean two things: 1) Mariah wants to stay true to the title. Should Infinity underperform, at least that would make it just one dud in a collection of #1s. 2) Her team and new label really believe in the song's potential on the charts. It's probably that good, or at least we hope it is. As a bad side effect, this unintentionally oversells the song, so it better be the s**t to justify the hype. Of course as fans, we will forever want more new material from her, so I understand the disappointment of some on this board. But who knows? Maybe she'll announce a deluxe/special version with extra previously unreleased tracks. For now I just hope Infinity won't leak before its official release. They were able to keep #Beautiful under wraps before it was released, so I hope this follows suit. And this better have a kickass creative video as well, not just a montage of glamour shots. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 11:32)

Infinity review Showbiz411 (51,909) by Shezz from Pk Ok so I don't know what to make of this guy. One day he's bashing her, the next day he's praising infinity. I know Epic is going to promote the hell out of it but I wonder what they can do other than the April 27th Vegas launch as she has to be in Vegas rehearsing hopefully. Also I wonder if it would have been smarter for them to release it to radio earlier as was traditionally done so that the video and sales can boost its position further. The big release day numbers only come from the current popstars. If this song is worth it like we hope it is the general public will warm up to it gradually. Initial sales will be just lambs. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 9:51)

Infinity (51,908) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Carrying out my daily morning investigation of Infinity and savoring every little info (rumor or confirmed) about the song. We now have the name of at least one of the co-writers and a rumored story line for the song. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 6:55)

Infinity (51,907) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Now what is this supposed to mean? I found it on twitter. The song is funny? I am more intrigued now. No I can't wait. *yells* Mariah. Dont play with me girl (like the frustrated lamb video). (Thursday 16 April 2015; 6:34)

Does anybody else want a sonic sequel to Glitter? (51,906) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines As someone who loves 80's music to bits (new wave, new jack swing, time-stamped keyboard, blaring synths and that overall dark, seemingly empty, bottomless sound), I love the Glitter soundtrack. Based on some of those characteristics, my favorite upbeat track on that album has to be Didn't Mean To Turn You On. On the midtempo side, it would be Want You. Of the slow tracks, it's Lead The Way. And as much as I love Mariah's 50's-70's throwback songs (Your Girl, Circles, I'm That Chick, It's A Wrap, and Make It Look Good are my favorite songs off her most recent releases), just the other day, I heard a new song by, of all singers, Carly Rae Jepsen (yes, weird, I know) that has me wishing Mariah does an 80's inspired album again. Carly's All That is giving me some 80's quiet storm realness right now (think of the slow jams from Janet's Control album). Of course that's mostly thanks to the brilliant production by Blood Orange, but I guess that's the point. Maybe Mariah should break away from her comfort zone. Seek out less known up-and-coming producers (the way she does rappers). That will freshen up her sound even more. I personally would want her to release a lush atmospheric album like Jessie Ware's Devotion or Tough Love someday, as I feel her voice would fit such sophisticated sound like a diamond-studded glove, but if that doesn't happen, I'd just wish she would be more open to working with producers no one would ever expect her to work with. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 5:40)

Uptown down (51,905) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Another one bites the dust. If I haven't commented for a while, it's probably because I was worried that Uptown Funk would match One Sweet Day's record. Haha. Keyword, though is "match". But I actually love Uptown Funk. I thought for sure that it would take a longer time for any song to match, let alone surpass the staying power of Blurred Lines, but when I first heard UF, I felt that of all the #1s released since Rolling In The Deep (which I believe underperformed), it had the best potential for longevity, and it did. Two interesting things: 1) Three of the most recent chart-toppers that were able to stay on top for at least 10 weeks were all throwback tracks (Happy being the third one). Throwback is still in. 2) What is it with week 14? It's like the spot where all One Sweet Day-wannabes go to die. (Sadly, even We Belong Together suffered from this weird "curse" of some sort.) (Thursday 16 April 2015; 4:34)

Showbiz411 / One Sweet Day (51,903) by Lee TS from USA So Roger from Showbiz described the song as fun and amusing and a "very top 10" potential. From that I like to believe it's a fun uptempo jam that can fly for the summer airwaves haha. Like you guys I'm so thirsty for Infinity, I hope it does well and brings M back to the top. And yes, happy OSD held onto its crown. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 1:51)

Vegas arrival (51,902) by Darryle from USA I read on Idolator the details of Mariah's Vegas arrival. "Mariah will be making an arrival in front of the fountains at Caesars on Monday, April 27 at 6 PM to greet visitors and fans ahead of the launch of her #1's hits show. Not only that, she'll be celebrating the premiere of the song and music video for her forthcoming #1 To Infinity lead single, Infinity. Limited areas will be designated solely for cameras to ensure best placement for capturing visuals of arrival." Hopefully Mariah's premiering the single there means we'll get a performance of it that night. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 1:12)

Pre-order bonus idea for next album (51,900) by Dove from USA If she didn't want to give away any of her unreleased songs as a bonus, she could include a CD or DVD of her performing four or five songs from the album instead. With just her and an accomponist. Maybe at her house so that it feels more intimate. Just an idea, in case MC's promotional team is reading. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 0:39)

MC is fearless (51,899) by Dove from USA If you want good things to happen, you have to expect good things to happen. Mariah Carey is fearless. She isn't afraid of failure or success. When she is working, she is the hardest working person in the industry. Her last album was excellent. That was her job as the artist and she came through. I don't blame her for not wanting to be in the spotlight 24/7 during her separation. There were rumors that her former label didn't give her a budget for promo. At first I thought she should spend her own money to make videos, pay for airplay, etc. But I changed my mind. Why should the label make money from her album when she's the one taking the risk and making a personal investment? I would have left and found others who believe in me too. (Thursday 16 April 2015; 0:22)

Infinity's surprise release (51,898) by Ethan from United States I wish Mariah drops this single and music video next Monday, April 20 because of it will give some time to debut on the charts or with the fans' help it might debut on #1? I'm just concerned about the competition of summer songs that will be releasing soon. At the end of the day, there are a lot of expectations but it's all about the music. How many #1 songs out there that sound like crap? And how many non #1 songs out there that score a lot of awards and classics. It'd be great for Mariah to get another #1 and we all hope it will be great. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 23:38)

G (51,896) by B from USA In the words of the immortal Bianca: "Who the hell do you think you are, I don't have to put up with her highness over there." (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 22:17)

Poor Mariah (51,895) by Jon from Netherlands Everybody expects so much from her. This next song is already expected to be number 1. How that woman can remain somehow grounded and still enjoy the business is a testament to her personality. It's been too long on the spotlight, too long living under tremendous pressure. She should hold the record for the person that's been able to keep it relatively together under such stress. Others have developed a bitchy personality but Mariah seems to be light hearted despite it all. Patricia Carey should get an award. Baby said a few days ago that Mariah was the hardest working person in the industry. That hasn't been true for years but still people expect her to be the 20 years hold Mariah that was eager to prove herself. Maybe she's been telling us lately that she doesn't want to be that Mariah anymore but we just don't listen. Fortunately she's still motivated to make music. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 22:02)

Infinity (51,894) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So by now it seems like Sony thinks that Mariah may get her 19th #1 from Infinity. The fact that Infinity is the only new track on the #1's album kind of shows that they don't think they need a second track to bridge Mariah's career over to the next era. Plus a lot of thought must have gone into finalizing this song as the perfect one to be Mariah's rebirth or the song worthy to kick off/solidify Mariah's 25th year in the business. All these kind of makes me wonder even more about what this mysterious song really sounds like. It must be really that good for both Mariah and her label to think it's a hit. I wonder what promotion plan they have for it. Her show will start just a few days after the single debut. So I was curious what their promo plans looks like. I also wonder what the single cover will be. Yes I am wondering a lot nowadays. April 27th seems years away. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:47)

OSD (51,893) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA Honestly, I don't want her record to be broken but records are meant to be broken. It would of stung more if it were a Rihanna pop toaster oven hit. But "Uptown Funk" is such a great record and is giving me all kinds of "The Time and Prince"'real ness. I'm hoping Mariah can hold on to that record for 1 more year, next year. March 16th is the 20th anniversary since it finished at 16 weeks and made chart history. That's a long time, even 19 is a long time for a record but 20 is better. Oh and thank you caption obvious on Someday. Hey Bianca. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:41)

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