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Female singers (102,567) by Bobby A from United States Why do female singers seemed to have various career setbacks and have a hard time telling people no more than male singers? From MC to Britney to Ariana to Adele to Toni Braxton, it has happened to them all. They just to seem to have more career problems after a fast ride to success. While male singers from Usher to Kem to Sam Smith to Ed Sherran have more of a balanced approach to their career success. Are female singers pushed harder to become successful at a faster pace than their male counterparts? Looking at Ariana's recent video post of her looking frail and not looking like she did 2 years ago prompted my post. She looks like she is just tired from recording and touring from the past 10 years. (Monday 17 April 2023; 04:35)

Streams (102,566) by Mariahsbaby from usa Mariah Carey's monthly listeners on Spotify on this day: 2023: 23.075.729! #190 2022: 18.058.770! #219 2021: 14.389.552! #283 The growth is crazy. PS: I forgot about Addie, I have seen her gorgeous picture. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 15:05)

"Emotions" album appreciation (102,565) by MusicfanJ from Germany Absolutely. It's an outstanding album, it belongs to her best. I love the mix of soul, pop, gospel, and house. The lyrics are one of my favourites. It's crazy that she wrote "better" grown-up lyrics with 21/22 than in her 30ies/40ies. The songs are so poetical. The voice, oh my. Still so fresh and powerful. The ballads are the best. "Make it Happen" what a hymn. "The Wind" epic that jazz instrumental and Mariah's soft and powerful voice. It's unbelievable the way she could sing at such a young age. Classy all the way. Plus her look, and the art of the album. Everytime I listen to it, it's like medicine for the ears and soul. This album needs all the appreciation. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 14:31) this is a reply to message 102,562

"Emotions" album appreciation (102,562) by BFF from United States I find myself looking back on this album/era regretting that it hasn't been properly appreciated by fans and critics alike. I consider it Mariah's most "adult" album and my second favorite behind "Butterfly". Songs like "Can't Let Go", "If It's Over", Make It Happen", "So Blessed" and others sound and feel like they were recorded/written by someone much older than early 20s. Having C+C Music Factory alongside Walter Afanasieff really helped her strike a "just right" balance of soul, pop, gospel, and house. It was also unique in the sense that she was not yet married to Tommy but had full control over the creative direction of the album. It makes me wonder what her trajectory would have been if she hadn't decided to marry Tommy. Don't get me wrong, I love "Music Box" and "Daydream", but "Emotions" really tops both of those records in terms of writing, vocals, and production. She seemed much happier in the "Emotions" period and not very happy during the 1993-1996 period. It's such a unique moment in her catalog and career. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 02:19)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,564) by Edward from USA Since you seem to be a baby lamb, let me enlighten you with some basic knowledge, there's nobody white on Mariah Carey paternal side. Mariah's Carey paternal grandmother was Addie Carey. Addie was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina to an Alabama-born mother Emma Cutright and a North Carolina-born father Will Cole. She was a dark skinned woman of African-American descent. According to an interview with Mariah, Addie had a sister called Sarah Cole Reese ("Nana Reese") who was a Pentecostal Minister. She was called over to the family home when Mariah was 4 years old after an incident occurred involving Mariah's family. On 16 August 1928, Addie married Robert Carey (formerly Roberto Nuñez) in Manhattan, New York City. A year later she gave birth to a son, Alfred Roy Carey, Mariah's father. In 1930 she is listed on the census as living on St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan N.Y.C with Alfred and Robert. When Alfred was a young boy, Addie and Robert got a divorce. Alfred was subsequently raised by his mother Addie in both Harlem and the Bronx. However, Robert Carey ended up remarrying a woman referred to by Mariah as her step-grandmother "Nana Ruby". They had two or more daughters together. Alfred therefore has two or more half sisters through his father. Mariah only got to meet her paternal grandfather Robert when she was roughly around the age of 6 as her father was raised almost exclusively by his mother Addie. As of the mid-late 2000s, Mariah's step grandmother was still alive. It was mentioned from an interview in the early 90's that on the odd occasion, Mariah would accompany her grandmother Addie to a Pentecostal Church when she was a young girl. She was described by Mariah as "statuesque" and "beautiful", but also "blunt" as she had a tendency to be "really rough at times". According to various interviews with Mariah throughout the 2000's, Addie made a small fortune working in Real Estate. She was known to be a very spiritual person. According to Mariah's second cousin Lavinia, Addie had a charm bracelet which included a mustard seed charm. If you would like a picture of Ms. Addie Carey, I can provide that too. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 14:10) this is a reply to message 102,563

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,563) by Mariahsbaby from usa You must be confusing sweet Nana Ruby with her actually parental grandmother, whom we don't know much about aside from that fact that she is Venezuelan. But the infamous and loving Nana Ruby is Mariah's grandfathers second wife. Why would she separate the paternal grandparents and make the point that one was Venezuelan and the other black, I'm assuming the real grandma was white. I don't recall Mariah mentioning her grandfather's real mother more than once, I would love to know more about her Venezuelan roots. I also don't think Mariah really got to experience that side of her roots. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 02:50)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,563) by Mariahsbaby from usa You must be confusing sweet Nana Ruby with her actually parental grandmother, whom we don't know much about aside from that fact that she is Venezuelan. But the infamous and loving Nana Ruby is Mariah's grandfathers second wife. Why would she separate the paternal grandparents and make the point that one was Venezuelan and the other black, I'm assuming the real grandma was white. I don't recall Mariah mentioning her grandfather's real mother more than once, I would love to know more about her Venezuelan roots. I also don't think Mariah really got to experience that side of her roots. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 02:50) this is a reply to message 102,559

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,559) by Edward from USA Actually her grandfather's last name was Nuñez. He changed it to "Carey" when he came to America to be more accepted. He and both his parents were Venezuelan too. Marian's grandmother was African American. Technically her real name would be Mariah Nuñez. (Saturday 15 April 2023; 02:07)

"Emotions" album appreciation (102,562) by BFF from United States I find myself looking back on this album/era regretting that it hasn't been properly appreciated by fans and critics alike. I consider it Mariah's most "adult" album and my second favorite behind "Butterfly". Songs like "Can't Let Go", "If It's Over", Make It Happen", "So Blessed" and others sound and feel like they were recorded/written by someone much older than early 20s. Having C+C Music Factory alongside Walter Afanasieff really helped her strike a "just right" balance of soul, pop, gospel, and house. It was also unique in the sense that she was not yet married to Tommy but had full control over the creative direction of the album. It makes me wonder what her trajectory would have been if she hadn't decided to marry Tommy. Don't get me wrong, I love "Music Box" and "Daydream", but "Emotions" really tops both of those records in terms of writing, vocals, and production. She seemed much happier in the "Emotions" period and not very happy during the 1993-1996 period. It's such a unique moment in her catalog and career. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 02:19)

Just wondering (102,561) by Bobby A from United States MC was a part of the writing session of Daryl Hall's Help Me Find A Way To Your Heart with Walter A. and Daryl Hall. I am just wondering if there is a duet of the song between MC and Daryl Hall in vault somewhere waiting to be dusted off. The title just sounds more like a duet than what is on his album Soul Alone. If it is, it would be nice to hear it one day. Who knows what can happen. I got my fingers crossed for We're Not Making Love Anymore with Michael Bolton will see the light of day. (Saturday 15 April 2023; 22:34)

New Mariah titles (102,560) by John from USA Wind Chimes Enthrall. Escape. Elope Enthralled. Eloped. Escaped (the meaning changes when you rearrange the words) Compositions The Second Coming Rumors, Reasons, and Rhymes Risque Rendezvous Finding My Voice (not an insult, but a double entendre on finding the words to express but at the same time rediscovering her confidence to sing) (Saturday 15 April 2023; 18:26)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,559) by Edward from USA Actually her grandfather's last name was Nuñez. He changed it to "Carey" when he came to America to be more accepted. He and both his parents were Venezuelan too. Marian's grandmother was African American. Technically her real name would be Mariah Nuñez. (Saturday 15 April 2023; 02:07) this is a reply to message 102,558

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,558) by Mariahsbaby from usa We actually find out in the #1 best seller memoir by hers truly. That Mariah's father's father, his name was Bob Carey. His mother was from Venezuela while his father was black. Ps: Even though you can be a black Venezuelan, most people don't know the difference between race, nationality and ethnicity. (Saturday 15 April 2023; 00:54)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,558) by Mariahsbaby from usa We actually find out in the #1 best seller memoir by hers truly. That Mariah's father's father, his name was Bob Carey. His mother was from Venezuela while his father was black. Ps: Even though you can be a black Venezuelan, most people don't know the difference between race, nationality and ethnicity. (Saturday 15 April 2023; 00:54) this is a reply to message 102,551

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,551) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia You do know that the "black Venezuelan" thing is not something made up by the lambs. But it was mentioned herself by Mariah on her interviews when people asked her on her dad. You must be a young lamb that don't watches Mariah's old interviews. Look it up. She said that "my mom is Irish and my dad is black Venzuelan". (Thursday 13 April 2023; 20:43)

Kelly Clarkson (102,557) by Bobby A from United States Mine and Me are the type of songs that MC should consider recording. Absolutely masterpieces that make you feel and understand how hard the past 3 years have been for Kelly Clarkson. June 23rd is the album release date and I see Grammy nods this year. Have you seen the tracklisting and song titles? Wow. (Friday 14 April 2023; 23:37)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,556) by "MariahHater" from Hell Euphoria. I hope that it is not yet trademarked to the show. I would love to hear/read people saying, Mariah Carey's Euphoria. A collection of impeccable 10 tracks. Naming the remix album as "Euphoria: The Eclectic Mixes" with resung vocals, guest rappers or singers. Dreaming of how it will sound. Dont hate me, I love the signature Mariah sound from all eras. Of course, I would love to hear new experiments but yeah loving to hear classics reimagined. Sounds like a playlist, I know I know but c'mon, only can play around her discography Track 1 would be Gospel uptempo ala Make It Happen/You're so Cold (imagine sonically the end Standing O) then kicks in. Track 2 in the rein of Loverboy Firecracker version. Track 3 followed by a similarly sounding HATEU remix. Track 4 in the veins of Im that Chick-esque rollerinks vibe. Track 5 to set the tone for the next half, a I Get Lonely by Janet Jackson sounding track. Track 6: a midtempo WBT/With You intro type of ballad without the fingersnaps. Track 7: a vocal moment like "If Only You Knew". Track 8: a Fourth of July Moment. Track 9: Underneath the Stars x Melt Away crossover. Track 10: a Help Me Make It Through The Night guitar acoustic moment. Track 11: a Run To You kind of sound but with Mariah's touch. Track 12: a super love ballad. Do you know Christina Aguilera's Unless Its With You? Something to that effect. Deluxe can start of with a Honey Classic Mix intro and the list goes on. It's hella hard to formulate a Mariah album. She really knows what she does best. (Friday 14 April 2023; 20:00) this is a reply to message 102,552

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,552) by Randy from USA I love Reign but it does sound like a greatest hits title. And the last thing we need is another repackaging of the number ones. I still say Harmony is the best out of all of our titles thus far. You know what else we don't need is another discussion by us or interview with MC discussing her race. That discussion is as tired as a whistle on a 14 minute version of Bliss. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 23:36)

Article: Mariah Carey is "honored beyond belief" (102,555) by Critter from USA My heart sank at the sight of "Like a virgin". (Friday 14 April 2023; 18:15)

Ring on some very important fingers (102,554) by Bobby A from United States I wondered the same thing also, but didn't want to mention it. He loves MC and her kids. (Friday 14 April 2023; 11:46) this is a reply to message 102,553

Ring on some very important fingers (102,553) by Michael from United States Has anyone else noticed the rings both Mariah and Bryan are wearing on their wedding ring fingers in her vacation photos with the green bikini? And in her Easter video where she is petting the bunny? Makes me wonder. (Friday 14 April 2023; 05:22)

Ring on some very important fingers (102,553) by Michael from United States Has anyone else noticed the rings both Mariah and Bryan are wearing on their wedding ring fingers in her vacation photos with the green bikini? And in her Easter video where she is petting the bunny? Makes me wonder. (Friday 14 April 2023; 05:22)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,552) by Randy from USA I love Reign but it does sound like a greatest hits title. And the last thing we need is another repackaging of the number ones. I still say Harmony is the best out of all of our titles thus far. You know what else we don't need is another discussion by us or interview with MC discussing her race. That discussion is as tired as a whistle on a 14 minute version of Bliss. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 23:36) this is a reply to message 102,545

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,545) by Norman from USA Reign, dahling. Reign. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 06:14)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,551) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia You do know that the "black Venezuelan" thing is not something made up by the lambs. But it was mentioned herself by Mariah on her interviews when people asked her on her dad. You must be a young lamb that don't watches Mariah's old interviews. Look it up. She said that "my mom is Irish and my dad is black Venzuelan". (Thursday 13 April 2023; 20:43) this is a reply to message 102,549

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,549) by Mariahsbaby from usa Respectfully, why are we lambs so confused about Mariah's identity? Her father is not a black Venezuelan man, rather an afro American man with an afro Venezuelan descent. It's not the same thing. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 16:34)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,550) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway People from the US tend to exaggerate their family roots. Europeans think this is a bit strange, and sometimes think that when somebody says they are from Venezuelan or Irish decent, we think it's their parents. But more often than not, it's their grandparents or even further back in the family line, sometimes back to the founding fathers. The people from Europe almost never say we have different decent if it's not our parents, further back than that, or more than what is considered to be first grade immigrants, we might talk about it as more of a cultural heritage, but rarely put too much in the sence it's because our roots are from a different country. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 18:06) this is a reply to message 102,549

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,549) by Mariahsbaby from usa Respectfully, why are we lambs so confused about Mariah's identity? Her father is not a black Venezuelan man, rather an afro American man with an afro Venezuelan descent. It's not the same thing. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 16:34)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,549) by Mariahsbaby from usa Respectfully, why are we lambs so confused about Mariah's identity? Her father is not a black Venezuelan man, rather an afro American man with an afro Venezuelan descent. It's not the same thing. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 16:34) this is a reply to message 102,546

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,546) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I want Mariah's new album titled as "The Rise of Black Irish" or just simply "Black Irish". I can imagine what would Mariah say when the interviewer ask, "Why you named this album as Black Irish?" Then she would reply "Because I am a Black Irish, I do darling. My mom is Irish and my dad is Black Venezuelan." (Thursday 13 April 2023; 08:17)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,548) by Bill from the UK Lol yeh. Because she's never mentioned that before. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 15:27) this is a reply to message 102,546

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,546) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I want Mariah's new album titled as "The Rise of Black Irish" or just simply "Black Irish". I can imagine what would Mariah say when the interviewer ask, "Why you named this album as Black Irish?" Then she would reply "Because I am a Black Irish, I do darling. My mom is Irish and my dad is Black Venezuelan." (Thursday 13 April 2023; 08:17)

National Recording Registry (102,547) by Lady B from USA Tremendous accomplishment. Bravo. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 14:12) this is a reply to message 102,544

National Recording Registry (102,544) by Brad from USA This is a wonderful honor for AIWFCIY and our Mariah. Congrats to her and the song. I still can remember listening to it in the fall of 1994 and having it on full blast in my little house by the White River in Vermont when I was in law school. It wasn't exactly Christmas time yet and my roommate came home to see me bopping around to it. Embarrassing, but even then I knew it was a SGSHWWW. And I am proud to say I was right. It's now, officially, a part of American history. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 03:18)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,546) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I want Mariah's new album titled as "The Rise of Black Irish" or just simply "Black Irish". I can imagine what would Mariah say when the interviewer ask, "Why you named this album as Black Irish?" Then she would reply "Because I am a Black Irish, I do darling. My mom is Irish and my dad is Black Venezuelan." (Thursday 13 April 2023; 08:17) this is a reply to message 102,536

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,536) by Randy from USA So Bill, I wasn't feeling your list. So I asked AI for ten titles that were one word in keeping in line with Emotions, Daydream, Butterfly, Rainbow and Glitter. I still didn't like the list lol but I think Harmony is the best no? And she has already touched on a lot of these lol. Phoenix Radiance Serendipity Euphoria Enchantment Harmony Whimsy Mirage Infinity Nostalgia We must really be bored lol. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 01:00)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,545) by Norman from USA Reign, dahling. Reign. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 06:14) this is a reply to message 102,536

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,536) by Randy from USA So Bill, I wasn't feeling your list. So I asked AI for ten titles that were one word in keeping in line with Emotions, Daydream, Butterfly, Rainbow and Glitter. I still didn't like the list lol but I think Harmony is the best no? And she has already touched on a lot of these lol. Phoenix Radiance Serendipity Euphoria Enchantment Harmony Whimsy Mirage Infinity Nostalgia We must really be bored lol. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 01:00)

National Recording Registry (102,544) by Brad from USA This is a wonderful honor for AIWFCIY and our Mariah. Congrats to her and the song. I still can remember listening to it in the fall of 1994 and having it on full blast in my little house by the White River in Vermont when I was in law school. It wasn't exactly Christmas time yet and my roommate came home to see me bopping around to it. Embarrassing, but even then I knew it was a SGSHWWW. And I am proud to say I was right. It's now, officially, a part of American history. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 03:18)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,543) by Edward from USA At this point she can have as many splashes as she wants. I don't think after the next project we'll be hearing anything new from her for another five years. I've noticed one thing though, the longer she waits in between albums, the less she sells. Fans can wait, but if they feel neglected, eventually they will jump ship. Taking a 2 or 3-year break is Ok since she'll always be defrosted for Christmas, but after a while we need at least an EP. I hope whatever she's been cooking for five years is worth the wait. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 01:23) this is a reply to message 102,542

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,542) by Bobby A from United States Lol. Did you see on Twitter yesterday MC posing and being extra for the cameras? Someone on Twitter said that she had too many splashes at dinner. But you have to love our MC, she knows how to work a camera. I say let her have her fun when she is out on a night on the town. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 23:41)

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