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About MusicfanJ from Germany: I'm a fan of Mariah since Daydream came out.

Here For It All (109,878) by MusicfanJ from Germany I like it better than Sweet Sugar. Seriously, the title sounds good and promising. Good choice. (Monday 21 July 2025; 16:59) this is a reply to message 109,872

Here For It All (109,872) by Lighty from China MC16 announced. What do you guys think of the title? (Monday 21 July 2025; 16:04)

Type: Dangerous (109,877) by MusicfanJ from Germany Today on "my" station they were playing "Without you". It still amazes me, when I hear the first few seconds of the piano and then the magic happens. The radio-man said an absolute classic and wonderful version by Mariah. So true. (Monday 21 July 2025; 16:56) this is a reply to message 109,868

Type: Dangerous (109,868) by Dove from United States I just heard Type: Dangerous on the radio. (Monday 21 July 2025; 06:32)

Excellent concert (109,848) by MusicfanJ from Germany She was. I was there and I loved every minute of the concert. She was fantastic, the entry with Fantasy mix were unbelievable. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 17:24) this is a reply to message 109,825

Excellent concert (109,825) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Mariah was on fire on the Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour back in 2016. Have a listen. (Saturday 19 July 2025; 17:46)

Teena Marie / Portuguese Love (109,822) by MusicfanJ from Germany Every time I hear this song, I imagine Mariah singing it. A cover would be interesting. Do you think we'll get one proper cover on the new album or just samples? I missed one on Caution. Have a nice weekend everyone. (Saturday 19 July 2025; 11:45)

Analysis of the MC16 rollout (109,821) by MusicfanJ from Germany "Throw Busta on the remix." This is so funny. I have nothing against Busta Rhymes, but I had to laugh so hard. I think humour is needed more than ever nowadays. Thanks for the laugh. (Saturday 19 July 2025; 11:34) this is a reply to message 109,819

Analysis of the MC16 rollout (109,819) by Bill from the UK I do wonder if MC16 will get shelved now as T-Dang made zero impact on the charts despite the big budget video and, for Mariah at least, some light promotion. If she is genuinely aiming for another number one, sticking to the same formula you've been peddling since 1997 isn't going to cut it. I do genuinely think her "Believe" moment has the potential to happen, but as with Cher, it needs to be something totally left field and unexpected of her. But no, let's instead churn out another formulaic, tired, boring, sample-heavy 3 minute R&B ditty with childish lyrics and throw Busta on the remix. That should do it. Oh wait. It didn't. (Saturday 19 July 2025; 09:00)

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,806) by MusicfanJ from Germany Please don't go. I always enjoyed reading your comments and thoughts. (Friday 18 July 2025; 10:56) this is a reply to message 109,801

The problem with Brad and hating ass hoes (109,801) by Brad from USA This board has gotten very, very nasty and unfriendly. Truth is, I have been on this site and board longer than ALL of you. But your reaction has shown, the people I enjoyed speaking with in 1998 are no longer here and, for good reason, I do not enjoy speaking with the people now on this board. See ya. (Friday 18 July 2025; 02:18)

New snippet (109,786) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely. "It's us, the middle aged fans, that listen to her music, and I find those kind of lyrics a little immature and not artistically deep or clever." I also don't like the "three h. a. h". It ruins the song a bit. It sounds vulgar, as a teen I wouldn't care but I prefer lyrics without that. I enjoy the remixes, but I hope the next song has more mature lyrics. I'm tired of swear words in music. I don't need it, trend or not. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 13:35) this is a reply to message 109,781

New snippet (109,781) by TJ from Norway I hope you're right, but I think Bill is closest to the truth. She has taken the safe turn for years, and it's like that for most of the people in the music industry. With TD I was so thirsty for something new, that I swallowed the song for a day or two, but it was soon forgotten. I do agree that the lyrics doesn't fit her age or the style I wished for, but I'm not the one making the songs or decisions. I don't think a lot of teenagers will discover her music and think of her as brilliant or fresh. It's us, the middle aged fans, that listen to her music, and I find those kind of lyrics a little immature and not artistically deep or clever. So, let's hope you're right B. (Thursday 17 July 2025; 10:04)

This next chapter is about owning my narrative and creating freely on my own terms (109,766) by MusicfanJ from Germany I think the most freely record/project would be "Someone's ugly daughter". I wish it would be released as a bonus just for the fans. But I know what you mean. At the latest "Glitter" every album was indeed completely "free". We'll see what Mariah means with her new free album version. (Wednesday 16 July 2025; 11:06) this is a reply to message 109,765

This next chapter is about owning my narrative and creating freely on my own terms (109,765) by T from USA By the way, what does Mariah mean when she says this new project lets her create music freely on her own terms? I do believe this will be the most unmanaged album of her career (it took 7 years to even get to this stage). But I thought she created Butterfly, Rainbow, Glitter, Charmbracelet and TEOM pretty much freely without that much oversight or am I missing something? Even MIAMTEC was probably very unmonitored. It's like she always goes back to the first three album narrative of being controlled every time she releases something new, unless those above albums (the later years) still had heavy input by their respective labels? I am low key excited to hear what a completely free and unsupervised (on her own terms) body of work will sound like. But again, then what is LA Reid's role who is exec producing it? (Wednesday 16 July 2025; 04:36)

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,749) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love "Sent from up above". The song has a carefree vibe and singing style that is unique. It's the carefree and hopeful sound that is representing the youth in general. Well, a 20-year old Mariah was showing music magic with her debut. The early 90ies were so good. (Tuesday 15 July 2025; 10:07) this is a reply to message 109,738

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,738) by Jamie from UK 1. Emotions 12" Remix 2. Now That I know 3. Sent From Up Above 4. Touch My Body 5. Dreamlover Bonus: Do You Think of Me (Monday 14 July 2025; 22:34)

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,727) by MusicfanJ from Germany 1. Fantasy 2. Honey 3. Always be my baby 4. Dreamlover 5. I'll be loving u long time Bonus: Cruise control (Monday 14 July 2025; 14:47) this is a reply to message 109,726

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,726) by TJ from Norway 1. Honey 2. I'll be loving u long time 3. #Beautiful 4. Always be my baby 5. Dreamlover How about you? (Monday 14 July 2025; 13:44)

Type Dangerous remixes (109,719) by MusicfanJ from Germany I like them. The one with the summer sound is my favourite, then the one with the retro 90ies vibe and the Jean Don remix sounds cool too. I didn't expect the Brazil remix. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 20:19) this is a reply to message 109,697

Type Dangerous remixes (109,697) by Dove from United States I hadn't had time to listen to the remixes but I'm finally listening to the one with Busta Rhymes right now and I like it better than the original. (Saturday 12 July 2025; 16:27)

Promotion (109,713) by MusicfanJ from Germany I like your ideas and thoughts. Haha, the Elvis jump suit. That would be funny. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 12:31) this is a reply to message 109,707

Promotion (109,707) by Dove from United States I don't think Mariah comes across well on T.V. appearances, though. (Except to the lambs.) Everyone asks her the same boring questions that we've all heard a hundred million times over the years. Or they're shady to her, like Oprah was when she interviewed her about her book when it was released. If the interviewer is shady to you, it kind of makes you look bad to the audience. IMO. Especially potential new fans who haven't heard of her. I do want to hear from her but from her own platform. Tell us what you want us to know. Make blogs for us, or vlogs. I think a better marketing strategy would be to feature her songs on popular shows or movies. But good songs and on well written shows or movies. Mariah's songs speak for themselves. We've all experienced watching a movie or show and the song perfectly encapsulates the moment and you're bonded to that moment from then on. One example I can think of is the song Breathe Me by Sia, which was featured in the series finale of Six Feet Under. Or have young beautiful people with storylines in her videos (with inserts of her singing in glamour poses if she wants). For example: Beauty School Dropout was supposed to be sung by Elvis so she could wear an Elvis-esque jumpsuit (like the one Britney Spears wore when she was promoting Live From Las Vegas) and recreate the video. Walking down the white stairs and there can be a beautiful young up-and-coming actress with pink hair paying Frenchie. I'm imagining the young Queen of Hearts actress from the Descendants movie. I mean, not that exactly, but something like that. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 06:06)

Unpopular opinions (109,712) by MusicfanJ from Germany Nick was a user and a childish clown. He used her more than every other man. It's a shame, his whole behaviour. He was good looking and for sure fun at the beginning. But his bad mouth was the worst, I was shocked how he talked about Mariah in interviews back then. It's clear he would "take Mariah back" immadiatley and at any time. Luckily Mariah will never ever take him back. He can manage his "tribe" with all the kids from different women, so he won't be lonely. I wish Mariah had children with a real humble man, who's true with an honest soul. But it's the opposite and that's so sad. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 12:29) this is a reply to message 109,705

Unpopular opinions (109,705) by Lambi from USA I will give him credit because if he didn't put in effort early on, Mariah probably wouldn't have kids right now. Initially, he was actually a solid match. He just started pursuing his academics and felt Mariah "couldn't keep up" and that the relationship was "stagnant". He most likely stumbled upon ideas about African chiefs who were genetically gifted and were allowed to procreate with anyone to produce strong children and strengthen the tribe. He clearly thinks it's him since he modeled his whole life after it, and tries to justify it because it was a "norm" back then. He now realizes it's the wrong idea to aspire to since he's been caught on record saying Mariah was the greatest and wishes he could have it all back. It's such a shame. It's way too late. All that so-called education he pursued just landed him into a being well-read idiot. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 03:34)

New album (109,710) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love "For the record". For me it's the best song of the album. E=MC2 is really the perfect summer album. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 12:14) this is a reply to message 109,703

New album (109,703) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The new album is supposed to be a summery sound, well July is almost over I wonder what the roll out plan is and I was thinking I really hope the new album and what we heard about it turns out to be like E=MC2. I've been playing the album and it's still so fresh and experimental. Almost every song had single potential. I was also re-listening to For the Record and indeed what a record only MC has a legacy worth referencing in her own song. I absolutely love her doing the part where she word plays her own song titles, how I wish we had a music video of the song with her recreating her famous MV scenes from the songs mentioned. Anyway I'm rambling but yes I'm hoping for an album like that. It's peak summer vibes with songs like TMB, Cruise Control, IBLULT, FTR, Migrate, ITC. Even has the cheesy Love Story and Last Kiss which I know people hate on but I love it. (Saturday 12 July 2025; 23:55)

Unpopular opinions (109,696) by MusicfanJ from Germany Nick and his lifestyle is a nightmare. He only did damage to MC in private and in business. He's disgusting. The only good thing are indeed the children who I feel sorry for to have such a father. When they grew older they will have a lot of questions. I can only imagine what Mariah thinks about it. (Saturday 12 July 2025; 15:40) this is a reply to message 109,695

Unpopular opinions (109,695) by Lambi from USA True. I always believed Nick is a godsend and actually did the impossible. She meant every word of that song. By 39, MC had probably already given up on starting a family. Her biological clock was basically out, and she'd lost trust in all men. But somehow, Nick broke through the cracks and not only earned her trust but reinvigorated her desire for family. They pursued having children together on a tight deadline (basically her last chance) and actually achieved it. Even though, I resent Nick for being too deep into all the academia ideologies which then led him off the beaten path of fathering fatherless homes. I still am thankful he was instrumental for MC being a mother. He came just at the right time. I felt it extended Mariah's life. I'll never forget what MC wrote about Roc and Roe, "Of all the many gifts God has blessed me with: my voice, my creativity, my strength - my children are a vision more beautiful than I could have ever conceived". She considers them on par with her God-given talents, which is so deeply beautiful. (Saturday 12 July 2025; 14:43)

Unpopular opinions (109,686) by MusicfanJ from Germany Great thoughts, some are very sad but could be true. I love this comment "every day Long Island girl". Long Island girl would be a good title for her album. (Friday 11 July 2025; 14:12) this is a reply to message 109,681

Unpopular opinions (109,681) by Brad from USA - Mariah is not one person, but actually several persons playing the role of Mariah. Therefore, accounting for the extreme variations in appearance, personality and voice quality over the years and during short periods of time. - She is actually not a diva at all. But a pretty ordinary old soul at heart, just making up the diva persona to try to be interesting because at her heart she's a grounded, traditional, old school, values-driven, every day Long Island girl. - At the time, Tommy and Walter were the best darn things that she could ever imagine would (or that did) happen to her life and career. At the time. - The hurt that Nick Cannon has caused her with his 12 children and all the brief "interlude" relationships Mariah has had, hurt her far, far more than Tommy really ever did. - It would not have been such a bad life to stay at "Sing, Sing" and travel down that path. Not the life she wanted for herself, admittedly, but not a bad life in and of itself. - She has a great deal of regret for how things were left with her sister and even her mom and she knows in her heart that will never be resolved in this lifetime. An authentic sorrow she will harbor for the rest of her time. - She isn't sure what MC 16 will really be. Some are saying its great, some not so much. She's happy to have public interest in her music other than just at Christmas time and doesn't really know why that interest ever went away. She doesn't have many expectations of it and will truly be fascinated to see if it can even do anything commercially at all. She thought she said good-bye with "Portrait" but maybe she will be saying good-bye with how she really thinks of things now, with "Going up Yonder". - Anderson is nothing but a moment. She knows she will always be OHOHO. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 23:43)

Unpopular opinions (109,685) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I always say Tommy wasn't good for her private life, but for the music and for the business he was the best. He knew what he was doing, the years from the debut to 96 are the reason why she's the legend since late 90ies. (Friday 11 July 2025; 14:02) this is a reply to message 109,675

Unpopular opinions (109,675) by Stacey from USA Totally agree with you about Tommy's control of her voice made a difference. That was the money maker and he knew it. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 18:14)

Fantasy vs. Honey (109,637) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's "Fantasy" with no doubt. I remember when it came out, it was played all day on the radio. That's why I became a fan of the one and only Mariah Carey. When I switched to MTV it was the same. "Fantasy" was played every hour at least one time. There was no reason not to hear it. It was following you everywhere. 95 to 96 was the best. The 90ies in general musicwise and all the movies, the peak of human pop culture. "Honey" was also played a lot but not as much as "Fantasy". Funny side note: In 97 I went to Jurassic Park II in cinema, when I got home I heard "Honey" for the first time on the radio. After 3 seconds I knew it was Mariah. I was so surprised with this catchy and fresh sound. Mariah was back again. (Saturday 5 July 2025; 19:52) this is a reply to message 109,635

Fantasy vs. Honey (109,635) by Bobby A from United States Which one was a bigger radio and sales hit? I ask the question because I feel Fantasy was because it was the first time a sample made an original song like Genius of Love popular among younger listeners in 1995. Secondly, Nostradomus on X posted today that the second single is a pop/club combination with traces of hip hop and funk. Isn't that what Fantasy was for Daydream? (Saturday 5 July 2025; 19:14)

Beauty School Drop Out (109,629) by MusicfanJ from Germany Oh yes. And I love her grease scene in "Heartbreaker". So funny. Beauty school dropout" as an bonus song or remix please. (Saturday 5 July 2025; 11:18) this is a reply to message 109,612

Beauty School Drop Out (109,612) by Dove from United States She could finally do an official cover. (Friday 4 July 2025; 16:57)

New single soon (109,600) by MusicfanJ from Germany The same here. It's okay, but I never got the hype. Miguel is also overrated on this song, nothing special. There are so many better songs from Mariah that have a summer vibe. (Friday 4 July 2025; 12:36) this is a reply to message 109,598

New single soon (109,598) by Jamie from UK I never really got #Beautiful. I was disappointed when it was released, I didn't get the hype around it. Whilst I don't dislike it it's not a song I go to. (Friday 4 July 2025; 09:09)

Apple interview | MC China and the origin of Niújiě? (109,599) by MusicfanJ from Germany Lol, old turtle about Gaga. I had to laugh so hard. (Friday 4 July 2025; 12:24) this is a reply to message 109,593

Apple interview | MC China and the origin of Niújiě? (109,593) by Lighty from China Mariah's popularity was huge in China back in the day with hits like Hero, Without You, and later WBT, AIWFCIY, etc. But after the shows in Beijing last year and Shenzhen/Shanghai this year, people start to realize her lip syncing thing and her reputation declined a little bit, especially online. I remember reading someone on this board saying in Asia when lambs took part in a singing contest or an audition they won't sing Mariah's classic hits, instead they'll sing lesser known songs such as TTR, CTTR, Can't Let Go, Never Too Far, to name a few. That is totally not the case, at least not here in China. As to the nickname cow sister, in modern Chinese slang when we say something is awesome/amazing/brilliant, we say it's "Niu Bi" which literally translates to "the vulva of a cow", doesn't sound so good but Niu Bi is a rather positive word. In the case of Mariah, people recognize her amazing vocal skills, 5 octaves, and the whistle tones. So we say she is very "Niu Bi", she's a Niu Bi sister, and in short, she's the Niu sister -> cow sister. And the lambs here are still lambs, but also sometimes called "cow dung", doesn't sound decent either but we take it. As in China, fans of western divas are all more or less called "shit" in some circumstances. For example, fans of Gaga, "turtle shit", as Gaga herself is nicknamed "old turtle" here. (Friday 4 July 2025; 04:18)

Article: Mariah Carey confirms her new album is finished (109,569) by MusicfanJ from Germany Wonderful, I can't wait. I hope the title of the album will be short. That it has a summer sound is great too. I'm really excited for it. (Wednesday 2 July 2025; 10:16)

One Heart One Voice (109,514) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I'll take a relaxed, dated sound to some of the junk that is supposed to be music or respectable vocal prowess these days, at any time." I completely agree. I just watched the charts yesterday on Deluxe music TV and it felt like "ear torture". The cheap videos were also not enjoyable. No wonder why so many youngsters are a little depressed when listening to garbage, that "modern" music has no heart and soul. (Saturday 28 June 2025; 10:26) this is a reply to message 109,503

One Heart One Voice (109,503) by Dave from USA A beautiful song. No one screaming or trying to outdo each other. Barbara [sic] giving MC and AG equal footing on her project is just class personified. She didn't relegate them to mainly provide background. I'll take a relaxed, dated sound to some of the junk that is supposed to be music or respectable vocal prowess these days, at any time. Well done. (Friday 27 June 2025; 20:50)

Barbra's song (109,493) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it too. A real melody, real singing, beautiful lyrics, perfect arrangement. All three sounds good together. Mariah is showing she still has the magic tone like in the good old days. Thanks to Barbra Streisand and Walter who made it happen once again. Bravo. I'm so happy with it. (Friday 27 June 2025; 14:05) this is a reply to message 109,488

Barbra's song (109,488) by Zachariah from Croatia Sounds great, I really love it. (Friday 27 June 2025; 08:23)

We Belong Together (109,445) by MusicfanJ from Germany I liked it, but I also didn't understand why it went to number one (compared to other gems from her that didn't went so high in the charts). "Can't let go" is a number one for me. (Monday 23 June 2025; 18:51) this is a reply to message 109,441

We Belong Together (109,441) by TJ from Norway I didn't like DFAU when it was released, because it reminded me of WBT. But the public did, and that was nice. It's one of her number ones I never understood why ended up that high on the charts. (Monday 23 June 2025; 15:22)

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