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Mariah 2015 (51,228) by LC from USA I feel like this era is gonna be full of excitement. Judging from her move to Epic, and her surprise radio appearance, it seems that Mariah and her team/label definitely have a pretty solid plan for her this year. We know that the new Number Ones album will be released in May, and since a new video has already been filmed, or is in the process, we know that the newest single will most likely be released within the next month. And, assuming Mariah knows that today's radio isn't for "You're Mine (Eternal)"-type records, she knows this has to be an uptempo radio smash. And, the Christmas movie and annual Beacon Theater shows show that Mariah definitely has a plan for the whole year. Eric Bradley, from Chicago's B96, and Mariah's dear friend, said that he was looking forward to a lot of exciting Mariah moments coming up soon, and even Mariah said that she was excited for all that was coming up in 2015. She and her label know where she stands right now, she knows that people are doubting her vocals, that she's seen as a huge diva and as "irrelevant" and "replaceable" by the general public. Is Mariah the type to let all that just happen? No. She will make a comeback. It may not be TEOM sized, but she will come back and she'll remind everyone why she is the songbird supreme. Get ready for a longtime coming return, lambs. Mariah is just getting started. I really want Mariah to slay this year, and as we can see, there is definitely a plan in place for her. But, what I want to see is Mariah really out there, being "cool" to the public, like Jennifer Lopez (dare I mention her name?), while also being acknowledged as a legend and having relevance on radio. It's hard for a female in her 40s to achieve that, especially in the digital age, but I think that if Mariah works really hard, she can do it. I want to see her doing funny skits on Jimmy Fallon and Kimmel, and Ellen, and showing her fun side to the public who should've seen it during Idol. But, above all, I want a reemphasis on Mariah's voice. Similar to TEOM, but more hardcore. It would be amazing if she appeared on shows promoting Number Ones by singing her new single, but by also singing Vision Of Love. Imagine that. Clearly, as seen in Jamaica, she is more than capable of singing this song in her current vocal state, and she has never lipped that song, so it would be undeniably live and it would show the public that she can still sing live. It would be like bringing her career full circle and celebrating her 25th anniversary. That's my two cents. Really, I'm just excited that I will get to see Mariah out and about and on TV and hopefully on the radio with new videos. Go MC. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 17:11)

Changes (51,227) by MimiLamb from Germany You notice that the new record label wants to try and do all they can for Mariah to be more likeable for the general public again. The car karaoke is something she would never have done a few years ago. She is getting better with social media, sharing posts from MC fanpages on her official FB page and also answering the lambs and retweeting them on Twitter. Some may think that something like that is not important but I do think it is. I notice myself that I'm getting curious again with the next thing we are going to see/hear from her. I'm really liking the change and the fact they don't overdo it and showing it more gradually. I hope Mariah and her team keep it up, I'm confident. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 15:05)

Music videos (51,225) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The videos started going downhill right after Obsessed. IWTKWLI wasn't that bad but the setting could have been better. The effects were a little sloppy but I liked the message they tried to portray with it. By the time H.A.T.E.U. came around, it looked like the label didn't give her any money, so all she had left was walking around a beach. Then came Angel's Cry, and although the video is quite cute and nice, it clearly shows that again little to no budget was given for the video, so MC had to go down the road of takes of her in the studio and cut-scenes to her in a back alley. (I'd like to add that even on a small budget they did a good job on the AC video.) Next came UOOMF. This again was a very cute and fun video and I really enjoy it, even now. This video (although some claimed look like a target commercial, which it did at times) atleast had some level of production to it. I mean there was actually a set, they were given multiple scenes with multiple settings (instead of just walking around). I'm not sure but it may be due to Nicki's inclusion in the video meant her label also contributed a portion in the video (again I don't know if that's how it works but in the show Empire they show that if another artist is featured in a video, the label of the artist adds to the budget of the video). But still Nicki was just a newcomer so obviously the budget wasn't big. When Triumphant came about, I think the label thought that it's a new era and the first single needs to be of good quality. So the video was good. It's one of my favorites. It's all glitz and glam. But unfortunately the song flopped and the label at this point probably lost faith in Mariah because after Obsessed, her chart positions were not up to Mariah's level and so they almost gave up on her, hence #Beautiful had a bad video. Big mistake on the label's part. The song was fire and could have earned them a lot of money. Anyways, the rest is history I guess. That's my take on it. These are obviously not facts, but just my observations and what I think happened. I hope that now that she's back to Sony, she'll get a better team and budget. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 14:25)

Few other points about the carpool karaoke (51,224) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I really find it funny that people think the host sang MC's songs better than her in the skit. If that's true then I'm the next Mariah (move over Ariana) lol because I think I can sing those at least on the same level if not better than James. It's karaoke come on, it's no supposed to sound like a stage performance. So yes, back to my point, I am glad MC took a back seat and let the host have a blast getting his Mariah moment on because that's what made the skit funny. Him knowing all the words was cute. Mariah played the role of a background/supporting singer. If she would sit there belting, a) it would not be funny b) there would be some smarta** calling her out for showing off in a karaoke skit. I can't get over the cute dance they pulled for "Thirsty", she looked so cute, I wanted to hug her lol. I also found it cute that at the end when the host asked if she can get home on her own, she said that she'll see if she can hitchhike a ride or something like that instead of saying "Dahlin' I have my A+mazing decked out limo waiting." From what I saw the skit gained her some positive feedback. I am betting this is part of the image damage control by her management and I am content with it. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 14:05)

Bill / demo tapes (51,223) by MIAM from United Kingdom I just don't believe a lot of the stuff that gets splashed around on the internet about Mariah, like she and Brett Ratner are dating. Lol. I knew that was baloney straight away as we know they have been good friends for many many years. But from what you're saying about the demo tape video does make a lot of sense, but I just don't know anymore. She needs to stop hiding away and give us something herself now. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 13:43)

Number ones new album (51,222) by Raphael from Brazil Do you think the old number ones will be remastered? I hope so. What's the point of buying this album when you can easily create a playlist. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 13:18)

Ratner (51,221) by Liz Archer from Sweden JMO of course, if they are just "best" friends maybe they should consider taking the next step. The best partner you can have in life is your best friend, not just a lover. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 13:03)

(51,211) by Andrew (51,220) by May from Denmark You realize Andrew that she wasn't the only one asked to do the carpool thing right? It's part of the show and an idea of the host, she could have always go and say "I don't want to ride in a car but sing on stage" but she didn't, she was asked to do the car thing and she accepted and she was light and fun and that was that. For the video budget, I agree Mimi L. that Mariah hasn't been given much attention at all, the simplicity of her video. #Beautiful also showed that (even though I did like the takes and the way MC looked in the yellow dress). Yes Andrew, you are right that MC videos haven't been amazing but the only artist that I recall being desperate enough to spend all the cash to do a big promo was Lady Gaga as she was near bankrupt, she bankrupted herself putting all the money on a stage show that it did pay off, but then again, that was a desperate move. Is really MC that desperate? I believe she can still pick up the act. I'm hoping she is surrounded by a whole new better team. Let's agree Kanye was a bigger diva b*tch lol. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 12:30)

Demo tapes (51,219) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA I'm really loving the Someday original version. It's a lot more less polished and over produced then the final version. I can see why she doesn't like the album version. I'm just so happy to finally hear her sing this song again. That and "I don't wanna cry". (Sunday 29 March 2015; 9:00)

MIAM / demo tape (51,217) by Bill from the UK I can see why you don't believe the demo tape is real, but allow me to tell you something. We all know about "the" demo tape, the one Tommy Mottola got hold of at the industry party, played in his limo, and caused him to go rushing back to the party to find Mariah. You're right, Vanishing was not on that demo tape. However, when an artist is working on an album, they will produce demos of songs ahead of going into the studio to produce them. Think of them as rough cuts. Artists normally produce demos of several songs, so the record label can give the go ahead to start work on the album, suggest changes, say which ones don't work, etc., so it's entirely plausible that Mariah recorded a demo of Vanishing to say to Sony, "Hey, this is what we've written for the album you've commissioned me to record, what do you think?", rather than just blindly diving into a studio with no direction. For that reason I think that the tape may be genuine, but it's just downright mean to tease the fans with just a few seconds lol. I'd love to hear the songs on their entirety. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 8:22)

Are we really doing this? (51,216) by Darryle from USA Are we really going to judge the current state of Mariah's voice based on a carpool karaoke video? I mean she sung less than 10 lines. It was meant to be a fun and relaxed type of thing. It honestly just sounds like we're looking for things about Mariah to pick on. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 5:14)

Carpool karaoke / Andrew (51,215) by Edward from USA I also think that the carpool thingy was meant not for Mariah to be belting or even trying to do that. I think they are slowly working on getting people to like her again, just like they did during TEOM era. If Mariah had started singing/showing off in the car, it wouldn't have been as funny as it was. Andrew, at this point I think Mariah has already gotten the memo. She knows that if she doesn't come back with a well-put together plan, a decent video, and a good song, she'll be done. The competition is tough, and she knows very well people are not catering to "You're Mine (Eternal)" types of songs. So, before we start criticizing her for about anything, let's give her a break to see what she has to deliver once these Vegas shows begin and the new single and video come out. I think it's only fair. I agree with you though that in case she should use some of her money for a decent video. It would be an investment in her own career. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 3:50)

Carpool karaoke (51,214) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I thought it was really cute and funny. I was smiling throughout and I thought MC looked extremely cute when she pulled the small dance move. As for her singing let's not blow this out of proportions, the main point of the show was to be funny not showcase Mariah's vocal prowess. We all have been wanting to see MC more relaxed and less diva and that's what we are getting somewhat. I wouldn't go so far as to say judge her vocal ability based on this skit. She probably didn't even try to hit proper note there because it was just a fun skit and she allowed the host to take the spotlight. I said this before, I think MC knows very well about the condition of her voice and career. She's trying, or at least I think she is. She's working to make this year big. While Epic and her management still needs to work on a massive image damage control, I like to believe that she'll get there soon. As for now I am super excited about the new single and the pow video. I am also excited about the Christmas project but that won't surface until the end of the year so I am eagerly waiting for the new single. (Sunday 29 March 2015; 1:49)

Mariah is doing just fine (51,213) by Luke from United Kingdom I'm pretty sure the carpool was just a bit of fun. She didn't get into that car to start belting out her biggest hits, but I'm sure if she did someone would complain that she needs to rest her voice and not be doing that lol. She also displayed an incredible amount of vocal talent at her Christmas shows and on the tour before that. Plus random moments like when she sang happy birthday to B Scott. Give her time, I'm sure she is more aware than anyone with what has been going on with her career. She's slowly making changes and a lot of them are big, all while juggling a public divorce and children. She seems a lot more proactive now and motivated. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 22:54)

Bring on what? (51,212) by Carol from Spain I believe the Corden car ride thing was just to be a pip moment, for people to see another side of Mariah. Why are you saying bring it on? Mariah has nothing to prove. She doesn't have to bring anything, once she already brought everything there as. She was tired, she was working at night, maybe recording? Why are people overanalizing this? Always dissing Mariah some of you guys are. Let it go, people. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 22:07)

Bring it on (51,211) by Andrew from UK On the subject of Marah's cheap videos, of which recently there are many. She is one of the richest entertainers in the world. Label won't pay to promote an album or songs it has no faith in (based upon market analysis and not that they think she's a really cute queen to whom the aliens will be taken when they land). Then she can't pay for her own? Why should she? A thousand reasons over: anyone starting out wants to make their music known and represented and heard and appreciated. Mariah Carey is a victim of her own actions in as far as he career has nose-dived. She's not a born victim in general. Only she can save her career which I believe she could. I've seen her force in action many times. But she's not that interested in being big now. It looks like she just wants to be thought of as big. But evidence needs to be quickly put forward to counteract this opinion, which is becoming kind of widely-held. Something more serious than 1996/97 happened to that voice in 2014/15. The car pool shows an absence of any vocal talent and a struggle, but desperate need to try. Get on a stage and sing, Mariah. Sing and show everyone. Don't mime. No dubbing. No overlay. No distractions. No more cringeworthy "I was up all night". Go to bed. Get up. Sing. Bring it. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 21:27)

Mariah Carey demo tape (51,210) by MIAM from United Kingdom I would like to believe the demo tape videos are real but I just can't. And the reason why is because as I am aware I remember her saying in an interview that the song Vanishing was written after she got signed to Sony as they wanted a few more tracks for the album. And it was also one of the quickest songs she has written and recorded. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 21:12)

Christmas movie (51,209) by Dennis from Miami, FL It looks like the idea of the Broadway musical transformed into a movie. She's been twittering about Menzel. Epic wants to release one more Christmas album. And I remember she was supposed to release a duet with Olaf from Frozen. Mariah for sure has more unreleased Christmas songs. It should be interesting. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 20:36)

Edward (51,208) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter You are absolutely right and might I add that I appreciate your posts. So keep posting more. As for MC's hand, yes we need it to be ready by the time the curtains go up at Vegas. How else would we understand how much MC is yearning for lost love at the conclusion of WBT (that is one example of many of course). (Saturday 28 March 2015; 19:50)

May (51,207) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think the main reason for H.A.T.E.U. being such a lackluster video was probably because the record label was not paying enough money required to produce a better video. So they (MC and Brett) probably worked with whatever they had. H.A.T.E.U. was the third single and by then the label probably saw that the album will eventually not reach their expected outcome so they probably just decided to give a very small budget for this song. Other than that all the other videos Brett directed (with the exception of TGIFY) were brilliant. Even Obsessed, which seemed to have been done on a comparatively smaller budget was a really good and cute video. So I do hope that Epic gives MC the budget she deserves. I think they did give her that judging by Brett and MC's confident statement when they said the new video for the new song will blow your mind away. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 19:33)

Zaydream (51,206) by Abraham from USA Thanks a lot for posting that audio. I appreciate it. Mariah is planning something great if she's working with Brett. I'm so excited. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 17:38)

Christmas movie male lead (51,205) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Oh gosh, now that Mariah and Brett have announced the Christmas movie they are working on, I'm assuming that Mariah would take the female lead, and who would be the perfect actor for the male lead? What about Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock)? He's good friend with Brett and Mariah though. Mariah even attended the Hercules premiere (the movie was directed and produced by Brett). Or maybe Hugh Jackman. I remember he said something about wanting to work with Mariah in interview during People's Choice Awards 2010. They even snapped a photo together. What do you guys think is the best male lead? Give your opinion, who knows they are reading this board and decide it's a good idea. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 16:10)

MC plus Brett (51,204) by May from Denmark They truly are a dynamic duo. I personally love all the videos he directed for her except HATEU. While I enjoyed MC in her simple monokinis and the beautiful beach view, there was nothing else, I was hoping to see some kind of sad love story with a bit of depth for that one, almost like the "We belong together" one. I was dissapointed when the video for that beautiful song came out. But since all the other videos have been amazing, I am actully expecting the same quality again, giving Brett another chance for this time blow our eyelashes out. I can't wait to see for what song is the video as well. Anyone has got a clue? Great news, and thanks to the person who posted the link to the phone call. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 15:45)

The roof (51,203) by Jon from Netherlands Genious songwriting. It's a very realistic song. It's not like "Forever" or "Never forget you". It takes a real story-telling artist to write something like that. Norman mentioned it after my "Lullaby" post and now I'm using "The roof" to relieve my own personal experience because it does transport you to a specific moment of your life (at least you can adapt it) and not necessarily to an emotional state (like the more generic songs). (Saturday 28 March 2015; 15:45)

The Roof (51,202) by Bill from the UK I need to just say that The Roof is one of Mariah's greatest compositions, and easily the best track on Butterfly. It is so moody, atmospheric, intense, and yet soothing. I really do transport with Mariah "back in time" when I hear this song. I am there on that roof with her. The song is like a painting, it's the only way I can describe its nuances and different colours and that driving, steady, rhythmic, almost urgent undertone it has thanks to the Shook Ones sample. The strings, the layers of soft vocals, the imagery, the delicate tinkling bells, the rooftop that rainy night. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 14:47)

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