Bruno's When I Was Your Man, Locked Out Of Heaven, Grenade, and Just The Way You Are. Happy Perez coproduced #Beautiful with Mariah and Miguel. Have you heard Adorn by Miguel? If not listen to it, asap. Frank Ocean is the only artist I suggested that I'm not familiar with but he's a critical darling that could make her step out of her comfort zone and do something radical. Something that takes people by surprise. Mark Ronson is the producer of Amy Winehouse's Back To Black, listen to My Tears Dry On Their Own. I'll compile a definite list in a day or two. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 1:59)
Shelly (50,803)
by B from USA
I will make you a list. Give me a day or two, love. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 1:51)
Hello (50,802)
by B from USA
Skydiving was produced by Timbaland. They've worked together before and I think it was a wise decision not to release Skydiving and 100%. Mariah Carey is better than that. She needs to reunite with Missy Elliot. Babydoll is one of Mariah's best songs and I think they should write a song or two for MC's next studio album. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 1:46)
Sia (50,801)
by Luke from United Kingdom
Call me crazy but while we're on the topic of Mariah branching out and working with new people, I think it would be amazing if she done something with Sia. She is hot right now and her voice has that rough vulnerability that Mariah kinda has now. I don't really know how Mariah would feel singing on stage with her though since she keeps herself anymous. I'd love to hear this though. Ah a guy can dream. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 1:24)
Mariah new sound (50,799)
by Victor from Costa Rica
Hi everybody. I would like to hear Mariah singing rock or metal. Or a classic acoustic ballad. Or maybe something autochthonic from places/countries that have a banner sound, like flamenco from Spain, samba from Brazil, etc. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 1:09)
Edward and Adam (50,798)
by G.G. from USA
I completely agree with both of your posts, 50,794 and 50,796. Spot on, both of you. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 0:57)
Edward (50,797)
by Abraham from USA
I agree, I think most would agree that Mariah needs a new sound, as well as working with new producers and artists. Sometimes an artists needs to take risks and try something that fans would never expect. Whatever Mariah releases, I'm looking forward to it. I think she definitely needs to get in the studio with Pharell and Timbaland. I want to say that I enjoyed everyone's posts today. All my favorites posted. Brandon, Shelly, Mimi L., Edward, as well LC, Travon, Bill, George, Ty and Baby. You all are the best lambs on the board. (Thursday 12 March 2015; 0:50)
Mariah's new album, production team (50,796)
by ADAM from USA
I can live and accept her voice in its current state however I cannot bear to witness another boring predictable album. While MIAM was a nice welcome after years of not being on the scene, it's a forgettable album that doesn't get replayed or have melodies I can't get out of my head. She keeps working with the same producers since 2005 and it shows. I'm not saying they're not talented but I think it's time to move on to different people you don't know. She needs to accept their hits/misses from the past and create new experiences that will invigorate her creativity and music. I think she's been going through (including MIAM) writer's block and creative block. Mary J Blige is an example of an RnB artist who created the same music over and over and took a risk and did London Sessions with a whole new team and her music is amazing now and fresh. Across many different genres Mariah could collaborate with producers and really make magic again. Some examples of collaborations could be Clive Davis, Bruno Mars, Adele, Daft Punk, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton. It may sound strange at first but Mariah has the voice and talent to blend her sound with any artists at the mic. I think the public is ready to still root for Mariah with her limited voice, she just needs to bring on a new sound and not the same RnB records we've all heard before and are boring. JD should be banned from her lists of producers. How many B-side records can they continue to make? Anyone else agree with me? (Thursday 12 March 2015; 0:02)
Abraham / the holy nodules (50,795)
by Edward from USA
Abraham, I've thought for a long time now that maybe Mariah got some sort of surgery that didn't come out right. Even though I clearly understand that nothing stays the same, the quick decline of her voice has always baffled me. I will always support her, but to be honest, I haven't felt as excited about her projects as I used to. MIAMTEC is a great album, I love it, but I rarely find myself playing it. I think it is because while the music is great, her aver all sound has stayed the same. I would love something fresh and completely different. I think she can still make great music, she just has to take some risks, it might actually pay off. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 22:42)
Beyond repair / Big Jim "Right" and Little Red Riding JD (50,794)
by Edward from USA
The relationship between Mariah and Walter is beyond repair. When they broke apart, Walter wasn't expressing any kind of desire to work with Mariah again because he was still a hot producer for Celine, Savage Garden and others. Now that he's desperate, he's trying to reconnect, but his reaching out doesn't come across as sincere to me. We, Aries people, stand for loyalty, we might forgive a betrayal just to move on with our lives. Mariah is a huge comeback album, a marriage, two babies, another great Christmas album, and another divorce apart from Walter. They are in completely different places, they are like strangers, it's been 18 years. Just like most producers, Walter's mojo is gone, but Mariah's still able to produce great music or get a hit even if it's not a #1, but a hit nonetheless. I don't mind Mariah working with JD or Big Jim, they can still produce great music, but other than great music, Mariah also needs to deviate a bit from her formula and typical sound. Mariah came a winner out of the 90's when others stayed there because she experimented with different sounds. No matter how great the music is, if she doesn't experiment as a way to transition, I'm afraid we'll be getting the same old music that only us fans connect to. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 22:20)
Mariah (50,793)
by Abraham from USA
I agree that no one can make music and albums like Mariah. She's still the best talent in the music industry today. I don't care if she can't sing like she used to. She still can deliver, and as long as she continues making albums I'm going to continue to buy them. Even if Mariah took better care of her voice I doubt it would sound like it did in the 90's. No one's voice remains the same as it did when they were younger. Every singer had their prime where she sounded amazing. Mariah's is past hers, but she can still sing better than any female today. She needs vocal training and rest. People who don't know her don't know she has nodules. And none of us know if she had some type of surgery done damaging her voice. All I know is that I'll be a fan for life no matter how she sounds. I'm ready for a killer album that will slay everybody. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 21:10)
Walter (50,792)
by Abraham from USA
At first I thought it'd be cool if he and Mariah worked together again. But once I saw how he dissed and shaded her, I was done. And I can't understand why. Today he works with no name females with less talent and no careers lol. Mariah was the best thing that happened to him. *Bye*. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 20:53)
Marissa / May (50,790)
by Dove from USA
Marissa, I felt that way too, until Jon summoned me, and now I can't stop. I enjoy your observations. May, I love Ribbon. I think it's so sexy, I just don't like how it starts. I liked MOIA and MIAM but I'm ready for something different now with full promo. I'm glad you're back. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 20:32)
Brandon / Walter (50,789)
by Dove from USA
Brandon, if you have time can you make me a list of some songs by Happy Perez, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Frank Ocean, and Miguel? These names keep being mentioned here but I have no idea what you all are talking about and I'm so curious. I don't want to just search the artists because I may not click the right songs. I do know Bruno Mars but I want to know what songs you're talking about. I was one of the people who did want for Mariah to work with Walter again because I feel they had great chemistry and brought out the best in each other musically. It was shady that he was making fun of her but I don't believe anyone is 100% bad. I believe every person has goodness in them, sometimes we just need to draw out those good qualities. We do that by focusing on them. But anyway, I've thought about it some more the past few days and even though it would be the perfect opportunity to write a song about forgiveness, if she really doesn't want to work with him for whatever reason I accept it. What about Stevie Wonder or Lenny Kravits? She sounds great doing classic rock like on Bringing On The Heartbreak and it's something different. I also like the song OMG by Usher and Will I Am. She's still young enough to make an EDM dance album. I like the songs with Big Jim Wright but they're so slow. A whole album like that would be boring. Even Want You is too slow. Sorry BJW. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 19:51)
Daydream (50,788)
by Dove from USA
Daydream is pure ethereal innocence. It describes love before you have ever truly experienced it, the kind that you only know from reading young adult novels or watching movies such as Twilight and Titanic. With Daydream I get so many feelings. I listened to it in the car this morning and Looking In came on. It made me cry a little. Especially the part where she sings, "Well here I am for all of them to bleed." The music is also so heartbreaking. Brandon, I see the similarities but to me Butterfly is Daydream a few years older and sexually active. Daydream actually feels like a daydream. I honestly adore all of her albums but Daydream is otherworldly and flawless to me. I wouldn't want her to recreate it, because she's in a different place now, but just recapture the magic. By magic I mean the essence of a moment and carry it throughout the whole album. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 19:14)
Walter (50,787)
by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
I too am not really bothered about MC not working with Walter. I mean I get it, she co-wrote some of her best work with him, but she did write equally good songs after him too. Time changes. So I am fine if she never chooses to work with him. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 17:15)
TheVoice (50,786)
by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
She did recreate the Glitter promo shots. It's the one where she is wearing the one shouldered white dress. I'll attach a link with the post. If you scroll down, you'll see it right below the Butterfly cover homage. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 17:13)
My All (50,785)
by B from USA
Walter and some DJ's dissed Mariah saying she made up the word emblazoned. Sorry, but it's an actual word. I just read the word in the Book of Esther in the Bible, for a college course I'm taking. Walter, who is a songwriter, should have known that it was an actual word. Sorry, Mariah doesn't need Walter. Walter needs Mariah. She's done just fine without him. He clearly tries to diminish her songwriting talent every chance he gets. He has also said she made up the word abandonedly. Walter get a dictionary, asap. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 16:51)
MC interview (2000) (50,784)
by Billy from Greece
That's a short but very nice interview with Molly Meldrum. I love "Rainbow" era Mariah. She was the the most "Mariah" she's ever been. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 16:49)
Thanks (50,783)
by B from USA
Thanks, Shelly. I adore you. Hello, Marissa. I've missed you, too. Baby from Sweden, you know I love myself some you, lol. As for the goats I'm back. The goats know who they are. I will not let their negativity stop me from participating on this board. Also, I've been visiting this site since it was launched. It's my go to site for Mariah Carey news. I was never a fan of Mariah Daily. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 16:41)
Memoirs (50,782)
by B from USA
Mariah recreated the covers of Mariah Carey (front and back) and Butterfly. She did not recreate the Glitter cover. On the back is the cover of the Obsessed single. Where did you get that she recreated the Glitter cover? (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 16:34)
Mariah Carey, the lyricist (50,781)
by B from USA
From the start of her career Mariah Carey has written the majority of the lyrics to her songs by herself. Starting with The Emancipation of Mimi she began co-writing lyrics with others and the results are hit or miss. Mariah now is the time for you to get serious. Time to write more songs like Outside, Looking In, #Beautiful, Side Effects, Breakdown, The Roof, and Always Be My Baby. I think she writes her best song lyrics when she's by herself writing in her cute little Hello Kitty book. Does anyone else understand what I'm trying to say? (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 16:27)
I'm still here (50,780)
by Marissa from USA
Here I am Shelly lol. I have just been observing lately on the board. I am annoyed with Nick suing and his whole post-divorce/separation behavior but figured I had nothing new to add to the discussion, so I've just been enjoying hearing others' opinions. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 16:00)
Brandon (50,779)
by Dove from USA
I'm so glad you're still here. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 15:46)
Shelly (50,778)
by B from USA
Daydream and Butterfly are very similar. Fantasy and Honey, Underneath The Stars and Fourth Of July, I Am Free and Close My Eyes, Daydream Interlude (Fantasy Sweet Dub Mix) and Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise), and Looking In and Outside. The album share a similar structure, formula, and sequencing. Mariah needs to revisit and update this formula for her next studio album working with new producers like Happy Perez, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Frank Ocean, and Miguel. She also needs to embrace Pop or she'll only be relevant in R&B. Mariah Carey is a genius Pop songwriter and if she wanted to she could easily write another Fantasy or Honey. She needs to work with Calvin Harris has an Urban EDM producer. JD is no longer a hit maker and hasn't been since 06 or 07. She also used a similar formula for TEOM, E=MC2, and MIAMTEC. Say what you want about bad performance but nobody can make an album like Mariah Carey. (Wednesday 11 March 2015; 15:17)
I want to say that I enjoyed everyone's posts today. All my favorites posted. Brandon, Shelly, Mimi L., Edward, as well LC, Travon, Bill, George, Ty and Baby. You all are the best lambs on the board. 
I enjoy your observations. May, I love Ribbon. I think it's so sexy, I just don't like how it starts. I liked MOIA and MIAM but I'm ready for something different now with full promo. I'm glad you're back. 
