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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)

That radio moment (51,201) by Jon from Netherlands Was brilliant. Brett and Mariah are closer than I thought and clearly have a great time together. They sounded like they were having a blast celebrating their anniversaries. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 13:25)

MC and Brett (51,200) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Oh my gosh. Did you guys hear the radio call? MC and Brett made a surprise call to a radio station. They revealed that they are shooting a movie together based on her biggest Christmas song and also her next video of her next single which will apparently "blow your minds". I am so excited. I have been wanting a Brett-MC collaboration for so long. They have been meeting up so many times, something just had to be cooking between the two. I can't wait to see what they come up with. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 11:59)

Mimi L. / fun times (51,199) by Edward from USA Mimi L., sometimes we take ourselves so seriously here that we forget how fun it is to be a fan of Mariah's. I'm glad you laughed at my joke, that was the intention. I hope she stops swinging though, we need her arm fully functional for Vegas. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 9:23)

18 songs you've never heard of list (51,198) by Stacey from USA Did any of you guys see that list? So many of my favorite songs are on that list. Do You Think Of Me, Slipping Away, Lead The Way, just to name a few. And of course MIAM had two mentions, Cry and Faded. Ugh, I know it's over and done with, but still bugs me MIAM didn't have more promotion. Such a fantastic, solid album. Anyways, I love these lists. We all talk about singles, more popular songs and yet, MC's catalog is so huge, you can makes all sorts of lists. Oh and the target="_blank">Honey remix? One of her best hands down. (Saturday 28 March 2015; 8:30)

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