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To Mimi L. and Shelly (46,549) by May from Denmark Oh, I understood "out of comfort zone" something like Mariah doing things she hasn't previously done or trying out something new with some pop. I think she did great in her latest album including a song like Meteorite with the house vibe, it goes nicely with her voice. I would like Mariah to do a bit more of jazz or even blues. I see her singing a more romantic jazz like Diana Krall, with her breathy voice and that sweet whisper she always does. Shelly, I don't see prejudice in your post, once I also thought that perhaps Mariah has gotten used to living a more luxurious life and the short 17-18 years she lived in not so great conditions are just that, a past. We all carry one and somehow when we have a bit more we just get used to and we enjoy and like it. But I think it is important to be in touch with reality and what surrounds us as well and I feel that Mariah has been sheltered from this things. Almost as living in like you said, her own world, the world she built up. She does have some "antics" that she didn't have but then again I also think that no one stays the same, every one changes through time. (Monday 1 September 2014; 10:52)

MTV (46,548) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines You're so right about MTV. I mean whatever happened to what was once considered the (all caps) avenue for any musical artist's exposure? There was a time you'd be able to tell who's hot based on how often their videos were played in a day. I remember being able to watch it all day as a kid (instead of cartoon channels). And yes, once 2000 hit, it gradually went downhill. But at least until around '05, it still was more about the music. It still was the coolest network around. Then YouTube came out shortly and people started to rely on it for music-related content, stealing a significant chunk of MTV's usual audience. I mean, yes, the channel have been doing featurettes/segments that focused on other not-so-music-related parts of the business since the '90s (fashion, production, celeb lifestyle) but most of that was genuinely informative. Then that slowly morphed into shows that veered even further away from music, and when they realized that music wasn't enough, then came the desperate measures, throwing just about any "reality" show possible just to keep them afloat. Now, it's inundated with the very definition of trash TV. Their current programming is actually them struggling to stay relevant masquerading as "variety" or "diversity". It's pathetic. Now it's only a small fraction of how instrumental it used to be in promoting artists and their material. And now, with VeVo? I wouldn't be surprised if they decided to change their station name. It'd probably be for the best. (Monday 1 September 2014; 9:16)

Mariah winging it (46,547) by nikki from usa Sometimes, the best moments are the ones you'd never see unless you were there. (Monday 1 September 2014; 9:14)

Shelly / perception (46,546) by Marissa from USA Shelly, I also didn't think that your post sounded mean or judgmental. I agree with you that Mariah seems to live in her own world. I think it would be refreshing to us and to herself if, like you said, she would broaden her horizons and do something outside of herself. From my own experience I know that looking beyond yourself is one of the best ways to forget your problems. When you're going through challenging times, you desperately need perspective and you can't get that if you're living in your own world. I think Oprah would be a great mentor for Mariah because she knows how to do it both ways. You could see her fabulous in an Oscar de la Renta gown or see her with no makeup on in her vegetable garden. She has a great combination of class, gratitude and humility. I think the main thing that makes Mariah seem less likable is the fact that she comes off as narcissistic and doesn't seem as grounded as she once did. People can't really see her as anything outside of a diva. Oprah may be a billionaire and one of the most powerful people in the world, but I can't even count the numerous ways she constantly shows that she isn't just consumed with herself. The lambily knows that Mariah cares about more than herself, but the general perception is that if it ain't just about her, she ain't trying to hear it or do it. (Monday 1 September 2014; 7:32)

September (46,544) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I just wanna share something. But first, Merry Christmas everyone. Not sure if you heard about Filipinos having the longest Christmas season in the world. It's true, and yeah, we're holiday-crazy like that. In fact, starting this very day, pretty much everyone in our country starts counting down the days to December 25th. (I know, it's insane.) But to me and most Filipino lambs this holds a greater importance - it means we can crank Mariah's holiday albums out loud and get significantly less confused looks from people around us. (I mean I know I can just play Merry Christmas and Merry Christmas II You to my fancy any time of the year through headphones, but it just feels weird, even wrong listening to it in April.) More importantly, though, is that we get to spread the Mimi love. I might need new copies of both my cds, though. They're both about to be super worn out, it surprises me that they still work. Oh, and did I mention our yuletide season extends up to the first 2 weeks of January (maybe even more at times)? That's almost 4 months of Christmas and we don't even have winter here. Exactly. (Monday 1 September 2014; 6:38)

Mariah in the studio (46,543) by Trish from USA I also think Mariah is in the studio remastering songs for her tour. I hope she does some shows at Ceasar's Palace. I saw her there from the front row in 2003 and she slayed it. I feel helpless as a fan right now, her music always consoles me when I'm going through hard times yet there's no way to return the favor. I don't hate on Mariah Daily, frankly all the posted web articles about the divorce seem like complete BS, and MD is reporting actual confirmed news. I'm loving Heavenly right now, hoping if there's a tour it makes the set list. (Monday 1 September 2014; 5:08)

Mariah Daily (46,542) by Paul from Usa I've never really cared for the site. I always thought it was way too overwhelming, and information was so scattered. I've always come to MCArchives and I completely trust it as a news source for all things Mariah. So if like to give Eric the webmaster a pat on the back for his hard work, and dedication to this site. I believe I've come here since 1997. Butterfly era? (Monday 1 September 2014; 4:25)

GM / MC (46,541) by Mara from United States That would be me that said that. I think George is very similar to MC. I agree with you that Patience is like his version of TEOM. He tried to bring it back with Amazing and Flawless in similar ways Mariah did with ILT after the dark and somber yet incredibly amazing Older. There was so much pain in that album with life changes and acceptance very similar to Butterfly. Butterfly was full of emotions for MC after a dark time in her life. I wish they would come together just once, they would make such an incredible collaboration. If not, then I just wish MC would bring him on stage just once for a OMT duet. Or do something for Christmas, considering they are both known for writing two of the biggest original Christmas classics AIWFCIY and Last Christmas. Then I can die happy. Imagine MC doing something like Symphonica. I'm going to apologize now for rambling. (Monday 1 September 2014; 3:33)

Shelly / Mariah is in the studio (46,540) by Edward from USA I didn't think your post was judgmental at all. You were just stating your opinion. You just stated what most of Mariah's crew won't ever tell her the truth. I don't see anything wrong in Mariah being sexy, in shape, or how many weaves or skimpy outfits she wears. I think what put people off is her "I'm full of myself" diva attitude. And baby, if the GP is not buying her records, us fans along won't be able to sustain her. It is not about changing who she is, but about projecting an image that goes more in line with what she professes in her songs: There's Got to Be a Way, Make It Happen, Hero, Anytime You Need A Friend, Outside, Petals, Can't That Away, My Saving Grace, Fly Like a Bird. On another note, Mariah is in the studio recording songs she'll release on certain concert dates. Now that she's not pressured with a deadline, she's more at ease working on great music. I hope she teams up with producers other than her regulars. (Monday 1 September 2014; 3:30)

Mariah Daily (46,539) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So why is the picture gallery not accessible anymore? They had a great collection and I can't seem to access it anymore. Is it just me or is everyone having the problem? (Monday 1 September 2014; 3:14)

Mimi L. / Up Out My Face (46,538) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I do love the video. In fact, I love everything about her and Nicki collaborating. I believe a lot of the dislike or indifference for this joint venture only started to escalate after their feud. For me, even today, I like Nicki's rapping style mostly because of her versatility. Since Mariah mostly works with male rappers (understandable as there are significantly more of them), this was a nice change of pace. It's been a while since she worked with Missy and Da Brat. Thinking that Mariah saw something in Nicki and was one of the first big-named artists to feature her in a video for an official single only shows that Mariah has a good eye for new talent. Sure, all the ugly drama followed and it's not been the same since then (I think they've had their differences, but American Idol exploited that for ratings, adding fuel to the flame), but I hope they're in better terms now. I'll even go as far as saying I hope for them to do something again together in the future (though highly unlikely). As for the video, I thought it was really cute. I think it's one of her last clips so far that actually involve a bit of acting, as her more recent ones are just a bunch of vanity shots strung together. Mimi L.'s right, she was amusingly animated in this video. For a person who doesn't take herself so seriously in real life, she should have more videos like this. It'd make her more likeable and relatable, as obviously most people don't really dig the sexy, "touching myself too much" act. (Monday 1 September 2014; 3:13)

Mariah Daily should shut down (46,537) by Edward from USA I think Mariah Daily Journal should gracefully shut down. What was once a great Mariah website to get news, files, pictures and media about Mariah has turned into a joke. The passion of those who originally kept the website updated is not there anymore. It has gone from Mariah Daily to Mariah Maybe. Ever since Mariah's people started supporting the website everything was run as if it were Mariah's official site, everything that implied criticism towards Mariah stopped being posted. Everything is boring to the core. I think it is time for them to say goodbye. (Monday 1 September 2014; 2:18)

Shelly (46,536) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Shelly, I agree with the post you wrote. It doesn't sound judgmental at all and I feel the same way. Mariah is undoubtedly a person with a great heart however somewhere along the lines I think she did get lost in her own world of blings and money and what not. I can't blame her, she's not the only celebrity to have done this and I probably would be lost in my own world if I was half as successful as her. But her image has become so bad, she needs a reality check. I like your idea about her visiting third world countries (I come from one too). I think it would really ground her. Angelina Jolie said something along the lines that she used to be bratty and not appreciate life as much until she visited some war torn countries and that changed her so much that she saw how small her problems were compared to the real world problems. Whenever I read comments beneath Mariah articles they are always so full of hate and negativity, it bothers me. It would be great if Mariah starts feeling comfortable with her age and size. I am not saying she should start wearing sweat pants, just saying that be comfortable being who she is. She is insecure about herself and I think like MJ she is scared of growing old so she refuses to let go of it. I am sorry, this is definitely not one of my good posts. I just rambled on a lot of random things. Basic point - I agree with your post. (Monday 1 September 2014; 1:55)

Mariah Daily is bleak (46,535) by Ty from USA Is it me lambs or has Mariah Daily turned bleak? Whoever is running the site is fired. It was the stand out site, now it's fake. They are not reporting any news or showing pics of Mariah's outings. Well here's my list for her tour: 1. Fantasy ODB mix 2. Thirsty 3. Make it look good 4. Cry 5. All alone in love 6. Someday 7. Love hangover 8. Slipping away 9. Love takes time 10. Mine again 11. TGIFY/Make it last 12. VOL/Vanishing/If it's over 13. Lead the way 14. We belong together 15. Heavenly/I wish you well/Fly like a bird (Monday 1 September 2014; 1:24)

Mariah in the studio (46,534) by Luis from Spain For those saying that Mariah may be either recording another album or composing new songs for a re-edition, I think it is more likely that she is recording new versions for the tour. (Monday 1 September 2014; 0:37)

The male Mariah (46,533) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines This may come off a bit weird, but months ago, I remember someone here mentioning that George Michael was in some ways like the male Mariah. I agree. I mean, of course not commercially - the guy never came close to revisiting the highs of his Faith era. But they're similar in several ways. They're both blessed with distinctive, soulful voices. They both write and produce almost all of their material. They're both opulent singers. They both consistently create beautiful, memorable melodies. They both like to experiment with other genres sometimes while staying true to their roots. Mariah flirts with hip-hop the way George fearlessly dabbles into trance. Both have this rare ability to be current while remaining timeless. If I had to pick similar albums from them, I think Patience is George's TEOM, as both LPs were comeback efforts and have this mature, celebratory vibe. More importantly though, I'd consider Older his Butterfly. Both records were their first really personal releases, sharing the same dark, somber, yet sultry vibe, as well as feature plush, mostly downtempo production. I'm glad Mimi covered OMT. I hope George returns the favor in the future. Better yet, I hope they'd be able to collaborate someday. (Monday 1 September 2014; 0:16)

My last post (46,532) by Dove from USA I just read my last post and realized it sounds really mean and judgemental. I apologize if I offended anyone, that was not my intention. It was just what was on my mind, uncensored. I do that sometimes, I'll write something, and it feels right, but then when I read it later, I realize it could be misinterpreted. I didn't mean to offend so I apologize in advance if I did. (Monday 1 September 2014; 0:02)

Thoughts (46,531) by Abraham from USA Whether Mariah is planning on re releasing "MIAMTEC" or is working on another album. (Which I'm hoping she is.) I'd like to give my thoughts for an album. Mimi L gave some good suggestions. Mine are basically almost the same. Mariah did great with "Beautiful". To me it's different, but still sounds classic. Like "Dreamlover" or something from "Music Box". So I think she should definitely work with Happy Perez again. Sia and Pharell are other producers to consider. I think Sia and Mariah could come up with something great. I agree that Mariah should record songs with artists that are relevant as now. (No shade to Nas, Miguel, Whale or Fabulous.) I love their work on those 4 songs. I'd rather have male featured artists than females. Like Bruno Mars, Usher, John Legend, Maxwell, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke. R Kelly especially. Or even an older artist, like Stevie Wonder. But I guess a song with a female artist wouldn't hurt. As for a first single. A fun, up tempo or ballad song. But an MJ or WH cover would be great. Preferably "You are not alone" and "You give good love/Take good care of my heart". As for videos, Mariah can do what she wants. I just care about the music. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 23:24)

To Mariah (46,530) by Abraham from USA Wow, how cool is that if Mariah or her team have been reading the messageboard? If it's true. I'd like to let her know that I love the album and that I still believe in her success. "Beautiful" is one of the best songs she's ever recorded. It showcases how amazing her voice is. Mariah please take better care of your voice. I hope you are doing fine. Continue to make good music. You're still the best talent and voice in the music indusrty. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 22:45)

Thoughts (46,527) by Dove from USA Oprah and Jason Mraz are not conventionally beautiful but to me they are two of the most beautiful celebrities because they are beautiful on the inside. They try to enlighten the collective conscious and spread the message of love. Pure, true love, not just heartbreak and pain. Celebrity is like The Hunger Games, you have to make people like you. People respond to others who are genuine and good, people who care about others. But it has to be genuine, we cam smell BS. I think the reason Mariah is not as popular anymore is because the general public doesn't like her. I often read what people comment on articles about her and it's always the same themes: she has a huge ego, she's in love with herself, she dresses too sexy for her age and size, she can't sing anymore, she's boring, she's crazy, she's out of touch with reality, she's a diva (aka word that rhymes with witch), etc. You all know what I'm talking about. I believe that Mariah has a pure, loving heart but she has forgotten about the stuff that matters because right now she is lost in the superficial. I think maybe she lives in her own world and it would benefit her to visit some third world countries, maybe with Oprah. And do other things outside of herself. Just to see how other people live so that she can see that life is not all about being sexy and young. True beauty comes from within and she is more than her looks or her voice. I think it's time to grow and evolve. Her core fans are not teeny boppers anymore. We agree that outwardly, she is beautiful as she is, she looks better than most people, but outward beauty shouldn't be that important. A lot of fans have outgrown her and the young kids have their own artists their own age group that they look up to. I am ready for some songs with a different theme: a theme of empowerment, and love that isn't romantic. Love for life and for the world. Love for self. Embrace your age, getting older is a privilege denied to many. Be thankful you can afford to eat amazing food. I think if she looked comfortable in her skin while wearing bathing suits people wouldn't attack her so much. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 18:52)

I Still Believe (46,526) by Bill from the UK I'm glad ISB is receiving so much love, it is a beautiful song. QHM, I also like the fact it isn't perfect (technically speaking) and was given a rather gritty delivery, it made her performance very emotive. I read at the time that #1's was going to just be a collection of her number one singles and nothing else, so she rushed to record Sweetheart, ISB and DYKWYGT, which is why they all sound slightly tired. God love Mariah not wishing to short change her fans. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 18:43)

By this_is_qhm / 90's (46,525) by Mara from United States You are not alone in missing the 90's. Today's "music" lacks something. There is something missing. It already started to go downhill or change in the 00's. All those albums you mentioned from GM's Older which is a great gem and Janet's TVR and not to mention all of Mariah's classics and remixes. Now it's all about which singles can top iTunes, get the best views on YouTube or Vevo. Music lost something. Mariah is one of the last to even try to bring that back. And with today being Music Box's anniversary and seeing all those MB era pictures, I am wishing Mariah would go back to that beautiful hair color. Just for the nostalgia. She is gorgeous any way she wears it, but I would just love to see her come out on tour with a "new fresh look". She is so beautiful, she might as well change it up. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 17:07)

Up Out My Face (46,524) by Dove from USA I agree, I really like that video. It's really fun to watch and Mariah looks amazing. She looks like a real Barbie doll. I especially like the red gown. She's smiling and looks genuinely happy. We don't get that smile too often anymore. I like that the set is simple because when I used to play with my Barbie's, I didn't have a real store, so I had to use what I had and let my imagination do the rest. Also, I bought a lot of my early Mariah music at Target (no joke) so the red and white brings back those memories. I honestly don't understand why people don't like it. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 17:06)

Boy (I Need You) (46,523) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I know this is one of Mariah's more polarizing singles. A lot think it's annoyingly repetitive and overstays its welcome, but I actually love it. I adore how her voice is so loved-up especially in the verses and pre-chorus. I think it's cute in a relentless way. I enjoy the bridge as well as her final whistle as the song fades. Out of the 2 songs in its parent album that feature sped-up, chipmunk voices, I prefer this one. This was actually a hit in video channels in our country back then (in fact, the whole Charmbracelet era was). I also love the video. It's quirky, weird and consists of a lot of disjointed clips, but for me it's just Mariah's idea of falling for the Asian persuasion. It still beats all of her videos since 2009, at least aesthetically and creatively. It's just light and fun, just like the song. I often play this before listening to another underrated song, Miss You. Is it true this was one of her faves from Charmbracelet? (Sunday 31 August 2014; 16:46)

I Still Believe (46,522) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I love Mariah's version of this song. I still think it's her best cover because nothing about it is exessive. The ad-libs are minimal and very appropriate. In terms of improving on the original, this is up there with I'll Be There and Without You. Personally, the reason why this song is special is because it's among the first ones where Mariah openly showcases slight vocal imperfections (in a good way): the vocals have a rougher, rawer feel, vocal tics such as minor cracking and breaking are more obvious. To me this was something quite new, as all of her studio recordings before this were smooth, flawless, and polished vocally. Some may see these as signs of her vocal decline post '97 (and they may very well be right). I call it the point when Mariah realized that real singing comes with imperfections. And it was a beautiful thing. (Sunday 31 August 2014; 14:48)

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