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Mariah, Mariah, Mariah (48,858) by B from USA #Beautiful has sold 1.2 million copies in the United States which proves Mariah Carey is still relevant and can still score a hit. I hope Mariah decides to work with Bruno Mars, Happy Perez, and other up and coming R&B songwriters and producers on her next album. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 16:20)

Alexis (48,857) by B from USA I'm not talking about live performances, I'm talking about recording an album. You might want to watch some of Mariah's recent live performances from her Christmas concert at the Beacon theatre. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 14:00)

Re: Pearl Palms concert on Spotify (48,856) by AnKo from Germany I can't listen to the album. Any thoughts or help? Thank you in advance and a happy New Year to all of you. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 13:25)

Angelo (48,855) by Bill from the UK Hi Angelo, yes all the concert DVDs are dubbed. Mariah would have sung live at the actual event but then they would have been "tidied up" afterwards with her either re-singing parts or the vocals being fixed up in the studio. But this practice happened across the entire industry and was not unique to Mariah, everybody did it. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 8:37)

Pearl Palms Concert on Spotify (48,854) by ZachSingsMariah from USA Hey lambs, don't know how many of you have been to Mariah's Spotify page lately but you can now listen to the live recordings of her 2010 show at the Pearl in Vegas. She sounds amazing on some of these. I am particularly partial to the rendition of "Subtle Invitation". Definitely add that one to your playlists for the New Year. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 7:46)

The voice (48,853) by Darryle from USA I take for granted Mariah's voice so often. I never truly realized why people call her "The Voice" until this very day. I was watch the Tokyo Dome performance of Hero and I was just awestruck. Her voice is truly one of a kind. From her 5 octave range to her whisper voice to her full voice it's all amazing. She can so easily transition from full voice to head with the snap of her fingers. Her whistle register at its fullest practically sounds like she's communicating with birds. Her ridiculously underappreciated lower register can shake the ground. She's always given us 100% of her voice. She's eclipsed so many of her studio recordings and she's re-sang 100s of remixes. Then there's the fact that she performs some of the most daunting songs to ever be recorded, live on tour. I know sometimes I bash Mariah for the state of her voice but I'm truly grateful that she shares her incredible gift with me. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 7:37)

Re: B (48,851) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA How can she slay any naysayer or lessor when she performs the way she does? I mean really? She barely brings her C+ game much less and A+ game. Instead of her and her fans worrying about the lessors and Ariana Grandes, attention needs to be paid to her own house. We can debate on the reasons all day, but until Mariah can sing well live and have a state presence that isn't uncomfortable to watch she will only, as she has been doing the last couple of years, slaying her herself, and not in a good way. I don't understand your logic: Mary ventured out and tried something new for her and has found great critical success. Even if the album flops, she has stretched artistically. She created music that fits her and her aging fan base. You speak as if Mariah is doing so well commercially, she needs whoever can help to save her. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 4:59)

Alexis (48,850) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Thank you for being able to discuss another artist on this board - and do it respectfully. It is very much appreciated. Mariah is my favorite female vocalist, Madonna my favorite entertainer and usually fans of both are completely at odds with each other, which I've always found silly. Mariah and Madonna are not compatible, they don't need to be. It is the music and entertainment business, there should be room for everyone without feeling threatened all the time. I like all kinds of music, rather like flavors of ice cream. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 4:31)

More for "The Wind" (48,849) by Warrior Butterfly from USA I was floating around some Mariah tumblr's and found this gem. There is a entire section of classic Mariah mag transcripts, one that I really enjoyed is Full Effect issue #9 1991 "Mariah Carey reveals her Emotions", in it Mariah discusses "The Wind" and how WA came across it for Mariah's album Emotions. I googled what WA had discovered and heard this great interpretation. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 2:05)

New album / Madonna (48,848) by Abraham from USA I only meant that Mariah should release an album up to the standard of the "TEOM". Not necessarily release one exactly like it. Although it would be nice to get some more 70's retro/soul type songs again. And as far as Madonna singing all live at her concerts is a lie. I saw some of her concerts from the "MDNA" tour and she lipped almost the entire show. She basically did more choreography than singing. Madonna has never been able to sing live. She's always lipped, and when she has sang live she sounded flat. I still like her though. She's "the queen of pop" and has a great legacy. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 1:54)

Dvd's question (48,847) by Angelo from Italy Hello. Is it true that every dvdfrom Mariah is edited and full of lipsync? I'm talking about Thanksgiving '93, MSG '95 and (most of all) Mimi Adventures (I checked and at least Fantasy, last parts of DFAU, ABMB and WBT are pure playback ). Thank you for answers. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 1:24)

Alexis (48,846) by B from USA Nick was D-listed before he married Mariah. He wasn't even considered for AGT before he married Mariah. Unlike Mary, Mariah doesn't need a bunch of Brits to save her. Mariah just needs new producers. Abraham, you're right, Mariah needs to slay these naysayers and lesser talents. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 1:18)

Nick is not Bobby Brown (48,845) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA I don't understand why some of you bash Nick so much. What was so egregious that he deserves this hate. Yes, he revealed too much in an interview or 2 but he didn't get her hooked on drugs, beat her, live off of her money, etc. Mariah actually did pretty well when it comes to diva marriages. The man has not one but several jobs and is his own person. He has never been "Mr. Mariah Carey". You have to respect that. Mariah is legendary, iconic, the best ever, but she isn't infallible. If judging her public behavior is any indication, it's not a stretch that she could be very difficult to live with and love privately. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 0:54)

Re: Madonna (48,844) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA We can discuss Madonna's merits in another post. However, one thing we cannot deny is that while Madonna cannot sell an album in the US or score a hit here, she can: 1. score a hit overseas 2. have an album debut at #1 in most major markets (regardless of how is does subsequently) 3. she can sell out arena tours and npt have to do her biggest hits at said tour 4. she can still command major events (Superbowl, awards shows) 5. despite being vocally limited, she sings live at her shows PS. I'm not a Madonna fan but I cannot deny her stats. (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 0:48)

Nah (48,843) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA See it's the chasing of this TEOM phantom album-style success that wastes our time as fans. TEOM was what it was, trying to recapture that is futile. In fact, many would argue that she has been chasing that album every since (E=MC2, Memoirs) only to have diminishing returns. Mariah has said many times that she has varying influences, not doing more r&b soul would not be outside of her comfort zone. How has Mary been a flop, she has a good, very broad international image and is well respected. Put it this way, I hear her on someone's radio station daily, when was the last time we heard Mariah and it wasn't an oldies' station or AIWFCIY? (Wednesday 31 December 2014; 0:43)

Other people's music tastes (48,842) by Ken from USA Does anybody else hear other people's music tastes and just can't understand at all why they enjoy it. I always think "sure the production is catchy, but the singing simply isn't good". I always manage to compose myself and praise the musician, but it's a struggle for sure. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 23:57)

Madonna (48,841) by Abraham from USA Madonna might be releasing an album next year. And if and when she does, I'll doubt she'll be competition for Mariah if Mariah were to have something out too. I mean kids these days listen to anything. I listened to the six leaked songs and they were terrible. If someone like Madonna who continues to release crap music and still sell, then for for sure Mariah can too. All she needs is a killer album like "TEOM" and I know it'll be a hit. I hope I'm not offending anyone who's a Madonna fan. I like her, I'm just making a point. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 22:40)

Re: Where do broken divas go? (48,840) by Abraham from USA Nope, I disagree. Mariah is too legendary for all that. Fans like me want to see her achieve more sucess. Mariah's only problem in my eyes is the diva behavior. Which to me is no big deal. All I would suggest is for her to cover up more. But the woman is going to do what she wants to do. I feel now that her voice has improved, she's not going to take any time off. She may even start recording new songs. Mariah is 44, would you suggest she wait untill she's 50 or 60 to release another album? She's not in her 20's people. Time is ticking, and she's not getting any younger. Even though technically she still is. All she has to do is keep working on her voice, image and take it from there. No one is hot right now. Taylor Swift's album went to number one, but it's already died down. I doubt anyone will be big next year, which is why Mariah should emerge and slay. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 22:26)

Alexis (48,839) by B from USA I disagree. Mariah doesn't need to change who she is musically. She needs to work on her image. That is where the disconnect is. Mary looks like a desperate has been. Madonna followed Mariah's lead with her latest release. This quote about Madonna's new songs sums up Mariah's latest release the best tracks reflect her essential style rather than the pop hits of today. Mariah has never let me down. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 22:19)

Where do broken divas go? (48,838) by Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan from USA All this talk of a new album, dating, etc. isn't the best course for her imo. Everytime she has done a quick flop-rebound album, it's been lackluster, imo (Charmbracelet, Memoirs). I would like her to focus on her image. Doing some shows here and there just for the fans and for the vocal exercise as well as regaining some semblance of confidence on stage. I think vocal rest has done all it's going to do for her, exercising those chords may help. Focus on celebrating her 25th year. Performing a tv/internet special where she just does 5 or 6 songs from the debut album would be a lovely gift. No gowns, no antics, just what she was when she came out, a mic and three back up singers, a reunion with those guys would be lovely too. I would like to see her make forays into other things, pop up in Jimmy Kimmel skits, mentor on singing talent shows overseas, show up to awards shows just to be there (US and overseas). Jennifer Anniston wins nothing but is always on someone's red carpet. I would love for her to do what Mary J Blige is great at doing, being featured on other people's songs and scoring hits. Mary is quick to reach out to an artist she likes and re-record a version of their current hit. This would be a great way to keep Mariah out there as well as having her venture into other genres. I don't like her, but Aguilera's guest on Say Something was divine and so out of her her genre that it worked. Mariah could do this with overseas artists who idolize her. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 20:45)

MC25 (48,837) by B from USA I agree. I hope Mariah or Sony decides to release a limited/special edition of Mariah Carey with unreleased songs and video footage. I would love a new album next year but I'm fine with waiting a year or two. I think Mariah needs to take a year or two and work on new material with new producers. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 16:07)

Re: Complete list of B-sides and rare releases (48,836) by Philipp from Switzerland Here's a list with unreleased songs of Mariah. Some of them leaked on the Internet by now, as an example Skydiving or Imperfect. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 10:30)

Mariah and Nick (48,835) by Albert P. from Indonesia I admire the fact that so far Mariah has yet to bash Nick in an interview. Instead, she chooses to settle everything as quietly as possible. Maybe she is considering her children too. After all, Nick is their father. I can't wait for the divorce to be finalized. It's dragging. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 9:54)

Nick (again) (48,834) by Darryle from USA So Nick jumped to twitter to say this: "I am always an open book but personal matters are just that 'personal'. So please respect my family and respect the process." I'm all for him defending his family but what does Nick deem personal? So his divorce is personal but the fact the he "f***** the s*** out of Mariah" on their wedding night isn't? I'll be so glad when Mariah is free of his sorry ass. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 8:11)

Really? (48,833) by Darryle from USA That list is a complete joke. It's way to soon for her to be dating since she's not even divorced from Nick. The men they suggested are mostly crap anyways. I'm pretty sure Mariah thinks Usher's bleak since he blew smoke in her face. JD would be weird given their background. Does she even know Jamie Foxx? Derek's old news. Everyone including Mariah should be over their relationship. Nothing wrong with Taye, I just don't see them together. I do hope Mariah finds love just not with any of these men. (Tuesday 30 December 2014; 7:06)

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