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Subtle Invitation (103,172) by Bobby A from United States Wow. It is still on YouTube under Thi Hills. I love the original pitch better. Her tone sounds just like her impromptu videos like Circles. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 15:10) this is a reply to message 103,171

Subtle Invitation (103,171) by Bill from the UK On Subtle Invitation, and likely the others you mentioned, her voice is pitched up for the final version. There was an original pitch version of Subtle Invitation floating around a few years back but I don't think it's about anymore, probably got removed. Personally I thought the lower, natural tone sounded better, but who am I? (Saturday 12 August 2023; 13:22)

Subtle Invitation (103,171) by Bill from the UK On Subtle Invitation, and likely the others you mentioned, her voice is pitched up for the final version. There was an original pitch version of Subtle Invitation floating around a few years back but I don't think it's about anymore, probably got removed. Personally I thought the lower, natural tone sounded better, but who am I? (Saturday 12 August 2023; 13:22) this is a reply to message 103,167

Subtle Invitation (103,167) by Bobby A from United States The way MC sings on this song has never been talked about before. It's not her head voice nor is it her whisper voice. She does the same type of singing on GTFO and There Goes My Heart Again. Music majors help me out. Are all three sung in the same key? (Saturday 12 August 2023; 07:01)

Perfection (103,170) by Edward from USA I've always thought Mariah had written "All Cried Out", but it turns out she didn't. It's a remake from the 80's. I'm stunned. There's a possibility Mariah actually remade "All Cried Out" for herself, shelved it and later produced it for Allure. A demo wouldn't make sense now since the original singer sings it in the same key and could be used as a reference. If Mariah didn't remake for one of her a projects, the chances that there's a demo out there are very slim. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 13:06) this is a reply to message 103,169

Perfection (103,169) by Terna from Nigeria I was stunned. It's so realistic and exactly how I always thought she would've sung it - the desperation in her voice on the first chorus, just wow. I immediately made an Mp3 too. Haha. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 11:32)

Perfection (103,169) by Terna from Nigeria I was stunned. It's so realistic and exactly how I always thought she would've sung it - the desperation in her voice on the first chorus, just wow. I immediately made an Mp3 too. Haha. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 11:32) this is a reply to message 103,164

Perfection (103,164) by Edward from USA This is the best AI Mariah's voice cover so far. It helps that it is sung in her style. Just made my own Mp3 just in case they take it down. It's simply amazing. We need The Rarities 2 right now. (Friday 11 August 2023; 22:14)

Perfection (103,168) by Stacey from USA Good idea. I just made my own mp3 too. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 07:40) this is a reply to message 103,164

Perfection (103,164) by Edward from USA This is the best AI Mariah's voice cover so far. It helps that it is sung in her style. Just made my own Mp3 just in case they take it down. It's simply amazing. We need The Rarities 2 right now. (Friday 11 August 2023; 22:14)

Subtle Invitation (103,167) by Bobby A from United States The way MC sings on this song has never been talked about before. It's not her head voice nor is it her whisper voice. She does the same type of singing on GTFO and There Goes My Heart Again. Music majors help me out. Are all three sung in the same key? (Saturday 12 August 2023; 07:01)

Perfection (103,166) by Edward from USA That's an excellent idea, Robert-Anthony. I hope Mariah's paying attention. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 00:24) this is a reply to message 103,165

Perfection (103,165) by Bobby A from United States I have to make me a copy too. Edward, you just gave me an idea. I am starting The Rarities 2 Twitter campaign tomorrow. Look for it tomorrow evening on MC's Twitter feed. (Friday 11 August 2023; 23:29)

Perfection (103,165) by Bobby A from United States I have to make me a copy too. Edward, you just gave me an idea. I am starting The Rarities 2 Twitter campaign tomorrow. Look for it tomorrow evening on MC's Twitter feed. (Friday 11 August 2023; 23:29) this is a reply to message 103,164

Perfection (103,164) by Edward from USA This is the best AI Mariah's voice cover so far. It helps that it is sung in her style. Just made my own Mp3 just in case they take it down. It's simply amazing. We need The Rarities 2 right now. (Friday 11 August 2023; 22:14)

Perfection (103,164) by Edward from USA This is the best AI Mariah's voice cover so far. It helps that it is sung in her style. Just made my own Mp3 just in case they take it down. It's simply amazing. We need The Rarities 2 right now. (Friday 11 August 2023; 22:14) this is a reply to message 103,163

Perfection (103,163) by Terna from Nigeria Butterfly 25th needed this version. (Friday 11 August 2023; 21:03)

Perfection (103,163) by Terna from Nigeria Butterfly 25th needed this version. (Friday 11 August 2023; 21:03)

Firecracker Loverboy (103,162) by Andrew from the UK It would be truly amazing if someone could overlay the Loverboy video with the Loverboy Firecracker track. (Friday 11 August 2023; 16:13) this is a reply to message 103,139

Loverboy (103,139) by Billy from Greece So, I was thinking about "Loverboy" this morning and watched a video combining the original visuals with the Firecracker version. When "The Rarities" was released in 2020 and I listened to the original (Firecracker) version for the first time I was ecstatic and I was immediately filled with a "coulda woulda shoulda" feeling of what this song could have become, not to mention the lost potential of the "Glitter" soundtrack or even the trajectory of Mariah's career thereafter. It screams smash hit. In a way, the skeleton of the song, namely the track, the key in which it is written, the way the vocals pop in the chorus, brought to my mind the "Heartbreaker (Remix)", which she has often referred to as her favorite version. It is just impeccably catchy and the fact that they ripped her off and sabotaged her so badly just shows that Mariah's musical instincts were so on point that everybody was paying attention. She was at the top of her game creatively. Anyway, as far as the "Candy" version is concerned, I was similarly obsessed with when it came out in 2001. I remember hearing the remix on the radio for the first time on a hot day in June while waiting in my mother's car. While the rap intro was going on I was like, wait, these sighs and "oohs" in the background sound familiar and then I was in shock. Is this the new single? Remember back then, it was usually by accident that you came across a new release. I couldn't wait to hear it again. Although it was chaotic in a way, I mostly associated exuberance, fun and sexiness with the song, which was then enhanced by the saturated colorful visuals. Even the single cover is gorgeous and a total classic in my opinion. I can understand why the song did not have a mass appeal in the form that it was eventually released, although it remains a favorite of mine. Technically speaking, the key in which "Loverboy" was rewritten buried the chorus and made all parts sound a bit cluttered. Actually, Cameo's "Candy" has quite an unconventional beat, which makes it a difficult sample in my opinion, although it's been widely used. Still, whatever the circumstances, I love "Loverboy" in all its forms and still enjoy it to the max. (Sunday 6 August 2023; 11:47)

First Vision (103,161) by Jamie from UK Hahaha. (Friday 11 August 2023; 09:51) this is a reply to message 103,160

First Vision (103,160) by Edward from USA What is a DVD? (Thursday 10 August 2023; 14:17)

First Vision (103,160) by Edward from USA What is a DVD? (Thursday 10 August 2023; 14:17) this is a reply to message 103,159

First Vision (103,159) by Jamie from UK Amazing thought. But I doubt it as not sure music DVD's would sell enough to make them. (Thursday 10 August 2023; 12:29)

First Vision (103,159) by Jamie from UK Amazing thought. But I doubt it as not sure music DVD's would sell enough to make them. (Thursday 10 August 2023; 12:29) this is a reply to message 103,156

First Vision (103,156) by Bobby A from United States I just realized today that First Vision was never released on DVD in the U.S. I wonder if it will ever be released with some extra live tracks or an extended Patricia and daughter moment. Also, whenever Sony Legacy chooses the time to break our wallets with boxsets and previously unreleased, it is great time for Lambs. Can you imagine all of the early 90s demo songs all on one CD? (Thursday 10 August 2023; 03:27)

Today Whitney would've been 60 (103,158) by Stacey from USA Like her or hate her. There is no denying her talent. Wow. I hope she finds her peace in the hereafter that she never found on earth. Everyone deserves that. (Thursday 10 August 2023; 04:03) this is a reply to message 103,154

Today Whitney would've been 60 (103,154) by Randy from USA I know everybody on this board has a different relationship with Whitney Houston. Some love her, some hate her. Pushing that aside, she was a human being first. A mother, a daughter, a sister. She truly was one of the best singers of all time who just couldn't get it together because of some dark secrets she felt pressured to keep. I don't care what anyone thinks, I really feel like she and MC liked each other. And I miss her. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 13:45)

Tommy or no career at all (103,157) by Bobby A from United States Edward, I like to keep the board laughing sometimes. It so boring in MC's world right now. She has taken this sabbatical and didn't tell us. (Thursday 10 August 2023; 03:30) this is a reply to message 103,149

Tommy or no career at all (103,149) by Edward from USA I love your sarcasm. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 05:42)

First Vision (103,156) by Bobby A from United States I just realized today that First Vision was never released on DVD in the U.S. I wonder if it will ever be released with some extra live tracks or an extended Patricia and daughter moment. Also, whenever Sony Legacy chooses the time to break our wallets with boxsets and previously unreleased, it is great time for Lambs. Can you imagine all of the early 90s demo songs all on one CD? (Thursday 10 August 2023; 03:27)

Today Whitney would've been 60 (103,155) by MusicfanJ from Germany I do believe they liked each other. They had some things in common for sure. I miss Whitney, I grew up with her music. What a voice. Just like with Michael Jackson. The good 90ies, I really miss them so badly. I just bought today a 90ies compilation, because I love the music from that time and have so many good memories from that decade. Even songs which were not so great, are fantastic compared to today's music. We had Rock, RnB, Pop, Soul, Hip-Hop and more genres, there was something for everyone. Real artists and musicians. But back to Whitney, I really wish she would be alive, happy and still making music. So sad. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 19:49) this is a reply to message 103,154

Today Whitney would've been 60 (103,154) by Randy from USA I know everybody on this board has a different relationship with Whitney Houston. Some love her, some hate her. Pushing that aside, she was a human being first. A mother, a daughter, a sister. She truly was one of the best singers of all time who just couldn't get it together because of some dark secrets she felt pressured to keep. I don't care what anyone thinks, I really feel like she and MC liked each other. And I miss her. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 13:45)

Today Whitney would've been 60 (103,154) by Randy from USA I know everybody on this board has a different relationship with Whitney Houston. Some love her, some hate her. Pushing that aside, she was a human being first. A mother, a daughter, a sister. She truly was one of the best singers of all time who just couldn't get it together because of some dark secrets she felt pressured to keep. I don't care what anyone thinks, I really feel like she and MC liked each other. And I miss her. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 13:45)

Tommy or no career at all (103,153) by Stacey from USA There are some good songs off Rainbow. But it is quite obvious she rushed that album to get out of her deal with Columbia. The album is a mess. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 04:50) this is a reply to message 103,151

Tommy or no career at all (103,151) by Bobby A from United States MC never worked with Master P again after that mishap in the studio. Something is just off with her vocals and lyrics. I cringe every time I hear it. I am glad Clown came along on Charmbracelet to remind us what she is capable of when she is focused and works with one of the best and my favorite production duo Dre and Vidal. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 17:43)

Tommy or no career at all (103,152) by Randy from USA I'm with you. I like Did I Do That? I just hate that Rainbow, which is a great album, just seems like she was trying to work with everybody popular on one project, ie Jay-Z, Diane Warren, Kandi & Tiny, Missy, Snoop, 98 Degrees, Usher and No Limit. (Wednesday 9 August 2023; 03:43) this is a reply to message 103,150

Tommy or no career at all (103,150) by Tevin from USA Justice for "Did I do that". (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 16:18)

Tommy or no career at all (103,151) by Bobby A from United States MC never worked with Master P again after that mishap in the studio. Something is just off with her vocals and lyrics. I cringe every time I hear it. I am glad Clown came along on Charmbracelet to remind us what she is capable of when she is focused and works with one of the best and my favorite production duo Dre and Vidal. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 17:43) this is a reply to message 103,150

Tommy or no career at all (103,150) by Tevin from USA Justice for "Did I do that". (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 16:18)

Tommy or no career at all (103,150) by Tevin from USA Justice for "Did I do that". (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 16:18) this is a reply to message 103,146

Tommy or no career at all (103,146) by Bill from the UK Having applied some further thought to this, we'd also live in a world without Crapfinity, Did I Do That, Boy, and Infamous. So I guess it would all balance out. (Monday 7 August 2023; 19:49)

Tommy or no career at all (103,149) by Edward from USA I love your sarcasm. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 05:42) this is a reply to message 103,148

Tommy or no career at all (103,148) by Bobby A from United States Hey Biil, that's my favorite song with MC, JB, and TI. (Monday 7 August 2023; 22:25)

Tommy or no career at all (103,148) by Bobby A from United States Hey Biil, that's my favorite song with MC, JB, and TI. (Monday 7 August 2023; 22:25) this is a reply to message 103,147

Tommy or no career at all (103,147) by Bill from the UK Oh and Why You Mad. How could I forget that monstrosity? (Monday 7 August 2023; 20:35)

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