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About Giovanni from USA: Big music lover who loves Mimi.

Recent falsetto (111,426) by Giovanni from USA Christina was good when she first started. I like her debut album and it's aged very well. "Come on over" is her best song in my opinion followed by "I turn to you". She definitely had a tendency of over singing and over doing it with riffs and runs but her problem was that she did not have proper singing technique which damaged her voice. She's probably the only singer who I can think of who has strained the most and well that also had a major impact on her voice. I've seen some recent performances of hers and surprisingly sounds much better these days. I'm happy for her and hope she can have another hit record one day. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 18:10) this is a reply to message 111,420

Recent falsetto (111,420) by Tevin from USA Christina can sing, she just over sings most of the time, which can be unpleasant. I was just listening to live versions of Reflections and a few other songs from her first two albums, she definitely can sing. (Wednesday 24 September 2025; 05:53)

Play this song (111,409) by Giovanni from USA Good morning to all. Mariah just posted about her video "Play this song" on X. I am here for her look and I actually like the high boots, she looks sexy. And Anderson looks so happy being with her, wouldn't surprise me if he has a crush on her. I wanna know what are your thoughts on the outfit Mimi L. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 16:22)

In your feelings (111,406) by Giovanni from USA Sounds interesting and I'm sure the studio version will sound much better. I can't wait. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 04:10)

Sugar Sweet (111,405) by Giovanni from USA I agree 100%, not only should it have been the first single but a solo for sure. As much as I like "Type Dangerous", it was not single worthy plus I hate the video even though Mariah looks good. I feel like "Play this song" is the song and single we all will like and all wanted. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 04:07) this is a reply to message 111,384

Sugar Sweet (111,384) by jaker20 from US I feel like a solo version of this should have been the first single. It's about to overtake Type Dangerous, and is doing better two months later. It's going to have more longevity. (Monday 22 September 2025; 01:35)

Mariah on the piano (111,404) by Giovanni from USA Oh for sure Mariah definitely looks better than JLo and yes she has a killer smile. I loved that outfit because of the color and because it gives me 2013 vibes in terms of looking so young and fresh. I even liked the shoes haha. I can't wait for "Play this song" with .Paak. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 03:59) this is a reply to message 111,377

Mariah on the piano (111,377) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter You're too kind and likewise I enjoy your posts. Mariah's beauty is truly underrated and not talked about enough in the industry. I know JLo gets a lot of compliments with what people call the "JLo Glow" and not to put one woman against another but Mariah's beauty far outshines her. She has the thousand watts smile. She keeps looking better with age. She needs a consistent stylist. Get her Law Roach for that edgy looks. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 19:14)

SZA (111,403) by Giovanni from USA Another Frankie J fan on this messageboard, I love it. He's so talented with an amazing voice and he's taken care of his instrument well because he still sounds so good. "The One" is my favorite album from him. I'm normally a fan of debut albums like with Beyonce's "Dangerously in Love" album. It's one of my favorites not just by Beyonce but of all time. I love r&b so maybe that's why plus there are so many good songs like "Crazy in love", "Baby boy", "Naughty girl", "Me myself and I". I like Beyonce and her music but I feel she has way too many Grammys and not all are deserved. But man Frankie J can sing and I wish he was bigger because he has a way better voice than a lot of people in the industry today. It's good to see him still performing and making music. (Tuesday 23 September 2025; 03:55) this is a reply to message 111,354

Sza (111,354) by Bobby A from United States Hey there Frankie J fan. My Frankie J collection is just as big as my MC collection. Priceless is my favorite Frankie J album. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 03:58)

Mariah on the piano (111,356) by Giovanni from USA Hi Mimi L. I love your posts and yes Mariah ate in those photos. The color definitely suits her well and the hair and make up were on point. She definitely looks young and gives me 2013 Mariah. If she recorded the video for "Play this song" in that ensemble it would explain why she posted those pics. Maybe she was giving us a hint. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 04:14) this is a reply to message 111,352

Mariah on the piano (111,352) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter She looked absolutely stunning in the photos. The dress color looked gorgeous on her. She had her luscious locks and her makeup is great. She looks so young and fresh. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 02:10)

Sza (111,350) by Giovanni from USA Was so sweet to send Mariah a bouquet of flowers and a statement of how much she's excited for HFIA. I don't know if all of you follow Mariah on Insta because if you don't you should. I love reading comments from fans under Mariah's posts. I always make sure to hit the like button and leave a comment. Mariah and Frankie J are the only two people I care for on Insta. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 02:04)

Streaming (111,349) by Giovanni from USA Even if "Play this song" turns out to be a good song or even hit worthy I worry about streaming. Mariah has a social media and streaming problem and so I worry fans will not stream the song or album. I know the single will be sent to radio but in order for Mariah to have a successful single and album we need as many lambs to stream. Mariah definitely has some more hits left in her but she needs our help. I hope Gamma has a plan and will help but I don't see it. (Sunday 21 September 2025; 01:57)

Play this Song (111,348) by Giovanni from USA I mean the song title itself sounds good and tells me it will be a good song especially with Anderson .Paak. I can't wait for the video because although I like "Type dangerous" the video is terrible and too AI for me. I'm wondering if the photos of Mariah on the piano were from the video? There has been no sightings of Anderson .Paak with Mariah so I wonder if the video was recently shot or done a month ago? (Sunday 21 September 2025; 01:50) this is a reply to message 111,339

Play this Song (111,339) by Bobby A from United States Wow. Gamma knows this is the one song to drive album sales. Plus, the video is ready to premiere on release day. (Saturday 20 September 2025; 17:26)

Play this song (111,318) by Giovanni from USA So apparently "Play this song" might be the next single. I am very anxious to hear it. Supposedly it's coming out the day the album is released. I don't know if it's true. (Friday 19 September 2025; 20:45)

Mariah on the piano (111,303) by Giovanni from USA Does anyone agree that Mariah ate in those two photos on the piano she posted on her Insta? The hair, the face card, the ensemble. That color looks so good on her and she does not look 56 at all. Now why couldn't she wear that instead of the Golden ensemble at the VMAS haha. I just can't let it go and never will. I never wanna see it again. (Friday 19 September 2025; 02:15)

Hooker dresses (111,302) by Giovanni from USA I miss so many ensembles and voice eras from Mariah but I really do miss the hooker dresses from 2008 lol. I just watched Mariah's performance at American Idol in 2008 performing "Bye Bye" and I loved the black hooker dress as well as the performance. She really looked so good and sounded amazing even Ryan Seacrest said so. I loved the moment one of the back up singers got loud and was letting her voice be heard lol I thought it was cute. 2008 was a good year for her vocally. Her chest voice was so powerful and she could belt loud and fierce. Also loved the pink hooker dress she wore on Good Morning America lol don't come at me they were hooker dresses but they looked so good on her and only Mariah could get away with wearing them. She will always be the prettiest and sexiest female singer of all time. She is not just legendary because of her voice, singing and songs but also because of her outfits. (Friday 19 September 2025; 02:08)

Mariah the rapper (111,301) by Giovanni from USA I love Sarah Mclachlan, she is a legend. All these years later and she's still performing and making music. "Afterglow" is my favorite album from her. I've played it so many times and have never gotten tired of it. It's hands down one of her best albums. (Friday 19 September 2025; 01:53) this is a reply to message 111,295

Mariah the rapper (111,295) by Randy from USA When JD was talking about Mariah wanting to be a rapper, it didn't click until I heard Mi. She's talking about if it ain't about money I don't wanna hear it. Then I thought about Rihanna's Bitch Better Have My Money and Beyoncé's Diva. So the lines are blurred. Singing fast and talking about brands, bling and hoes is now r&b and pop. I think now about the fast singing in We Belong Together and the first verse of More Than Just Friends and Type: Dangerous. MC is really an MC. Thank God Sarah McLachlan comes out tomorrow. I miss ballads and old fogey music. When MC invited ODB in on Fantasy in 95, I thought she had a lane and he had a lane. Worked for me. Mariah is a bob and weave kinda driver. I wonder how this'll all sound at 60? I know. I know. She doesn't acknowledge time. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 18:25)

Packer (111,300) by Giovanni from USA They touched each other's legs under the table haha so hot and funny at the same time. They truly were hot for each other. In fact I bet she at one point was crazy about him sort of how she was with Derek Jeter. I'm glad I'm not the only Stan who wishes her and Bryan were still together and hopes Mariah finds love again. (Friday 19 September 2025; 01:48) this is a reply to message 111,288

Packer (111,288) by Lambi from USA I love it. We'll pray for the right man. Men are called to provide, and I bet Nick and Bryan both felt they came up short because you just can't out-earn Mariah. The guy has to be fully aware that she's an exception, not the rule, and her making more money shouldn't emasculate anyone. Literally, we all get it. Mariah is rich as hell. The one time she's with a billionaire who can actually match her wealth, it blows up in her face. Mariah's insane with money. She sued Packer for $50 million and walked away with 5 to 10 million plus kept the 35-carat diamond ring. I think at this time, she still has residual anger from divorcing Nick so she may have subconsciously lashed the rest of the anger out, on a billionaire. Bad move though, because after much thinking, and with how Packer has now been exposed in high-profile corruption involving the Israeli Prime Minister who has crazy power in the US government and Hollywood, I'm now inclined to believe that he pulled some strings behind the scenes to get back at her. Their settlement was November 2016, and Mariah's public humiliation happened December 2016. That was such a straight savage move, and I feel stupid for not seeing the picture clearer much sooner. I wouldn't be shocked if Stella was instrumental on this inside job and was paid off as well. I thought Nick sounded stupid when he said, "The government did that," but now I see you can literally draw a straight line from Mariah to Packer to the US government, and it makes perfect sense. Anyway, my point is that Bryan was truly a godsend to her at that time. I wish their romance had blossomed the first time they met on the tour bus in 2006. Their love story was cute: "We sprawled out over several tables and booths. We'd already started shooting flirty glances at each other in the bus about twenty miles back. We sat across from each other in a booth like eighth graders. We softly touched each other's legs under the table, undetected while the rest of the party roared on." And it's crazy how this is the same man who saved her exactly 10 years later, during what would become the darkest time of her life. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 13:32)

The next single (111,284) by Giovanni from USA I think the next single will be "Mi" or "Play this song". There's a snippet that was released on YouTube and on Mariah's Insta. It sounds interesting and very Mariah. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 05:46)

Thank God I found you (111,283) by Giovanni from USA Haha same here and it's all because of you. I also watched the video twice and I like it. I wanted more songs from the Rainbow era. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 05:33) this is a reply to message 111,254

Thank God I found you (111,254) by Tevin from USA Haha. You're welcome. I posted about it. I've been listening to it non stop too. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 05:18)

Thank God I found you (111,247) by Giovanni from USA I find it funny somebody posted about why the dislike for this song recently and now I'm listening it to non stop haha. I just listened to the remix for the first time and I like it. I prefer the original but the remix is not bad at all. Very sexy song and the music is good. I wish we could have gotten more Mariah songs from '99. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 20:25)

Vegas residency (111,246) by Giovanni from USA I'm seeing on social media many fans being worried about Mariah's schedule and health. Not so much as what's going on with her medically but her being over worked. Can her voice handle it? I have noticed that she sounds her best during the holidays especially during her Christmas shows. I really would like to know does she rest more and has extra tea? I don't think she'll have any problems selling tickets so I hope she delivers and puts on a good show. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 20:15)

Lambi (111,245) by Giovanni from USA I agree, Bryan is fine and dresses decent compared to Anderson. Mariah looked so happy when they were together. I really wish they were still a thing because they made a great couple. I truly felt Bryan really loved her and wasn't out for her money etc. For a while I felt MC had finally found her man but I guess maybe Bryan wanted a family or there were other reasons why they broke up. Even with Nick I never really cared for him or took him serious because he was sort of goofy, and well look what happened he cheated on her. Like how dare you. I do hope Mariah finds love again one day and that it lasts. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 19:56)

HFIA album versions (111,175) by Giovanni from USA I think the next single might be "MI". Also the song playing in the video of Mariah signing autographs is "I don't wanna lose your love" by The Emotions. Mariah has great taste. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 08:34) this is a reply to message 111,169

HFIA album versions (111,169) by BFF from United States I'm very confused by the fact that Amazon is selling two versions of the album with one being slightly more expensive than the other. Is there any difference amongst the three versions of the album than the cover image? Also, I just saw that Amazon is advertising the album as having a Mariah-only version of "Sugar Sweet". Does that mean that Mariah is going to try promoting a solo version of it as a single? I honestly didn't think that Kehlani and Shenseea added much to the song but understand their inclusion as an attempt to appeal to a younger audience. Any word on a third single? I also wondered what song was playing in the background of the video with her signing the CDs and if it was a song from the album. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 22:27)

Mariah in Brazil (111,174) by Giovanni from USA She looked amazing last night in Brazil. That should have been the look for the VMAS, not that horrible golden bodysuit she wore. I love her wavy hair and the sparkly short dress was beautiful. I'm here for it, slay Mimi. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 08:28)

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,166) by Giovanni from USA I love your profile pic, I love the Butterfly album and era. Mariah looked her best during that era. I would say she sounded her best but some will disagree and that's okay. I miss her Butterfly voice so much I wish she had recorded another album that year haha. Something about her tone and the rasp in her voice especially in "Honey" was so sexy and angelic at the same time. I'm sure even Mariah wishes she could have her Butterfly voice back. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 19:05) this is a reply to message 111,159

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,159) by BFF from United States Mariah's statistics, success, and resume speak for themselves. JD said it himself in that interview on The Breakfast Club. Kudos to JD for sticking up for her when the interviewers tried to insinuate that Mariah would not have had the comeback in 2005 without him. I remember when people tried that mess with Mariah herself and tried to insinuate that she would not have been successful without Tommy. As Mariah said on "Caution": "That's a no-no. No-no." Who cares about who got the most consecutive number ones or sent their first five or seven singles to number one? Mariah's the undisputed champ for solo artists in the United States and has the most cumulative weeks at number one for any act. And she wrote/produced on all of her number ones except for "I'll Be There". And over the next few years, she will almost certainly snatch back the record for song with most weeks at number one from Lil' Nas X and Shaboozey . They can both send her some flowers. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 14:40)

Can't let go (111,143) by Giovanni from USA I'm still so bothered by the fact that "Can't let go" did not make it to number one. It deserved to be there, thanks for nothing Tommy Mottola. (Friday 12 September 2025; 19:28) this is a reply to message 111,129

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,129) by Edward from USA "With the lead single 'Emotions' ('You're So Cold' was initially considered) she became the first and only artist ever to send her first five singles to #1 on the Hot 100. Legend behavior and it was only album #2." That information is inaccurate since Whitney Houston set a record by sending seven consecutive singles to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1985 and 1988. She broke the previous record held by The Beatles (six consecutive #1's). "Saving All My Love for You" (1985) "How Will I Know" (1986) "Greatest Love of All" (1986) "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" (1987) "Didn't We Almost Have It All" (1987) "So Emotional" (1987) "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" (1988) Mariah was getting close, she had five straight #1's before "Can't Let Go" broke the streak. If Sony hadn't pulled the single from shelves, she could have tied "The Beatles" of six consecutive #1's. But since her later Emotions singles didn't top the chart, she wouldn't have surpassed Whitney. (Friday 12 September 2025; 16:19)

Why the dislike? (111,141) by Giovanni from USA Do not come for "Don't forget about us", it's one of my favorite MC songs. The music and lyrics are very good and Mariah's voice is perfect. I actually prefer it over WBT. (Friday 12 September 2025; 18:42) this is a reply to message 111,126

Why the dislike? (111,126) by TJ from Norway Thank God I Found You and Don't Forget About Us are such a snore-fest. They don't belong with the rest of the number ones. There are so many songs in Mariah's catalogue that should have reach the top spot, but didn't. These two are not the ones. (Friday 12 September 2025; 12:09)

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