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One Heart, One Voice (109,552) by Lambi from USA

That is funny. I pressed you on this before but you ran away and hibernated. Let me recap what you said, verbatim: "Mariah's voice being damaged beyond repair to the point that a number of us unprofessionals on this board can probably sing 'Hero' better than she can and with no lipping."

"A number of us" so you've appointed yourself a part of some imaginary choir of amateurs who can outsing one of the most technically revered vocalists in music history. Tremendously bold claim. Since you said this your chest, you at least must be a willing representative of the group to back it up, right?

So let's just hear it. Debunk my insinuation that you're out of touch. If you're confident enough to dismiss quite literally the greatest vocalist of all time, a quick vocal clip should be a walk in the park. Or are you just going to go on hibernation again?
(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 06:23)


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Lullaby of Birdland* (109,551) by Lighty from China

I think they sound totally different.
(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 03:29)


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TD is doing what its supposed to do (109,550) by jaker20 from US

It got a lot of attention, it charted, got a solid video, it fits right into her catalog. It's still rising on radio so it will out stream all her newer pops songs from the last 10 years.

Fans are always waiting for Mariah to turn out a Believe-moment. But honestly that song ruined Cher's discography. It is so disconnected from what she's done before it, and didn't help her catalog as a whole.

TD complements the rest of Mariah's recent work, and flows right with the rest of her classics. I think it's going to keep growing on streaming and in a few months, it will pass all her songs since #Beautiful. The song did what it had to do which is bring her back to the new era, even though its not an instant hit. Not a lot of her contemporaries can do the same on a solo song.

(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 02:36)

MC vs MC (109,549) by jaker20 from US

Miley's song isn't going to chart. Her latest album charted for a week and gone the next week. The lead single from it did only slightly better than TD. And she just had a massive song with Flowers. Not to mention of course that Miley is a relatively newer artist. So I don't think MC should be following Mileys footsteps.

(Tuesday 1 July 2025; 02:32)


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One Heart, One Voice (109,548) by Bill from the UK

What on earth are you talking about?
(Monday 30 June 2025; 21:46)


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MC vs MC (109,547) by Tijl from Belgium

Miley Cyrus just released het latest little effort: "Every Girl You've Ever Loved". And truly, this is the type of song Mariah should release if she wishes to skyrocket back to the top of the charts. Fresh, relevant, contemporary and relatable. Not to mention this video has a proper star in a cameo role. "Dangerous Type" [sic] is on my daily playlist as I am a loyal fan. Miley's song got me instantly. Quite the difference.
(Monday 30 June 2025; 21:05)

Lullaby of Birdland* (109,546) by Bobby A from United States

I think Hope Street became Somewhat Loved with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

(Monday 30 June 2025; 17:12)


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Lullaby of Birdland* (109,545) by Lighty from China

Yeah me too. I'm forever waiting for her to release Hope Street.
(Monday 30 June 2025; 16:52)


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One Heart, One Voice a'cappella (109,544) by Chicago Lamb from USA

It's better without the production/instrumental.

(Monday 30 June 2025; 14:50)

Lullaby of Birdland* (109,543) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia

Thank you Lighty. Yes I know I've seen Lullaby Of Birdland in the leaked tracklisting in 2013. The reason why I knew that tracklisting is valid because there are several songs on that tracklisting that were actually on the album in 2014. So I'm just assuming maybe, maybe Mariah has a studio version for that song.
(Monday 30 June 2025; 13:21)


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Lullaby of Birdland* (109,542) by Bobby A from United States

It must be his weekend splashes. Lol. We all want MC16 now. The world wants MC16 to be released now. Nostradamus posted on X that MC16 is coming soon after a double promo second single to enhance TD while L.A. Reid monitors the market for MC16's release date.

(Monday 30 June 2025; 10:57)


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Three voices, one problem (109,541) by Lambi from USA

Yup, agreed. It definitely wasn't an organic collaboration. She just played the part of the singer, kind of like when they'd hand a song over to Celine. She probably had little to no interaction with him, just followed the demo's key as accurately as possible, and quickly paid her respects to Barbra.
(Monday 30 June 2025; 06:13)


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One Heart One Voice (109,540) by Stacey from USA

There are plenty of songs that chart on the Hot 100 that have no place being there.

(Monday 30 June 2025; 03:36)


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Lullaby of Birdland* (109,539) by Lighty from China

Actually there was. Even Save the Day was on there.

[Webmaster: The funny part is that Edward himself commented several times on this tracklisting.]
(Monday 30 June 2025; 03:10)


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Lullaby of Birdland* (109,538) by Edward from USA

Mariah stated herself that she never recorded LOB in the studio. While "The Art of Letting Go" was leaked as an upcoming album on some places like Walmart, it was just the name. There not any other leaks that mentioned LOB before she performed live.
(Monday 30 June 2025; 01:44)


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Three voices, one problem (109,537) by Bobby A from United States

Most of the board members are really disappointed in the song. I am disappointed in it too after multiple listens. It grabbed at my heart on Friday, but today I find it boring. I believe MC16 is going to blow our minds. If the producers on Usher's Coming Home is our L.A. Reid blueprint, then we can be hopeful for production by Mel and Mus, Ghost-Kid, D'Mile, Jermaine Dupri, along with MC's usual go to "hot producers at the moment" strategy like Bizness Boi, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Gitelman, Julian Bunetta and London Da The Track. I am pretty sure Donald Lawrence produced the Clark Sisters duet. I know Anderson .Paak brought his A game on MC16. So, we should not be worried at all by what to expect on MC16. It is going to be bigger than Caution and MIAM for sure.

(Monday 30 June 2025; 01:21)


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Lullaby of Birdland* (109,536) by TJ from Norway

That would be nice. I love that idea. I just hope she finds the keys to that vault. It's been some time now.
(Monday 30 June 2025; 01:06)


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One Heart One Voice (109,535) by Zachariah from Croatia

Letś not forget that "I Don't" made it to 89th position on US Billboard Hot 100. I love that song and find it much better than Type Dangerous.
(Monday 30 June 2025; 00:52)


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Mariah's unique tone and sound (109,534) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

This is absolutely right. The most prominent thing about Mariah's voice is her versatility and musicality. She is so creative that several listens are needed so as to be able to appreciate all the nuances. That's why I always like her, but in this song specifically she sounds quite restrained. She could have given a bit more. I know her voice is not very powerful today in live performances, but I think it still is in the studio (at least).
(Sunday 29 June 2025; 23:38)


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Three voices, one problem (109,533) by Edward from USA

Lyrics got written, music was produced and then a demo was made. Barbra most likely recorded the entire song by herself. Then, the parts that Ariana and Mariah were meant to sing were stripped from the demo and sent for them to fill in the blanks. Of course the original demo was also sent to use as reference. Then, Walter later stitched it all together.

So no, these ladies were never in the studio at the same time. It's pretty standard these days and even easier with technology. Mariah prefers laying her vocals alone with her recording engineer. Ariana lays her vocals in a completely dark booth.

Could this be considered as a Mariah and Walter collabo? No, in my humble opinion. In 99% of their collabos, Mariah wrote the lyrics and had the melody in her head, then Walter would put that melody into music and produced it.
(Sunday 29 June 2025; 21:19)


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Living like Babs because it's evergreen (109,532) by Lambi from USA

Every single artist on this Barbra album is simply paying homage to her. She was a part of their growing up, and they really didn't care that it was cheesy.

I know Mariah doesn't acknowledge time, but aging is real, and biology is real. Barbra nearing 90 should signal to you that she really doesn't have much time left and when her time comes, they'll all say, "I'm so glad I said yes to that."

So let's just leave it at that. No need to nitpick and trash it up. It's such a godsend that she's able to live a long life making music. I pray to God Mariah gets to bow out as beautifully and is blessed with the same graceful exit.
(Sunday 29 June 2025; 19:51)

Christmas snow globe (109,531) by Dove from United States

I just wanted to share, since I wasn't here when it came out, I was so disappointed with the Mariah Carey snow globe last year. I feel like I waited years for one to be available and when it finally came, it was Wish quality. It was almost as bad as the Galinda Hallmark ornament. Fingers crossed that at some point they'll offer a better quality one. (I didn't buy it and I don't regret it.)
(Sunday 29 June 2025; 19:50)

One Heart, One Voice (109,530) by Lambi from USA

Right, and people are allowed to defend their bold claims as well so where is your raw, unfiltered Hero performance? No filter, no effects. Just your voice proving us "unprofessionals" really out sing Mariah today. You talked pretty big so I was really hoping to hear your vocal cords shine.
(Sunday 29 June 2025; 18:50)


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One thing to say (109,529) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

I have only one thing to say about this song, and that I heard it once, and I don't think I will ever listen to it again.
(Sunday 29 June 2025; 18:26)

Lullaby of Birdland* (109,528) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia

Just a random question about this song. In 2013 when Mariah was about to release The Art of Letting Go album, the tracklisting that leaked had this song on it together with You're Mine, You Don't Know What, Supernatural etc, so I know that leak was legit. Then the album was postponed and this song was not on the album but Mariah performed it on her tour in 2014. Later this song was released as live version taken from her concert on The Rarities. So my question is, do you think Mariah had a hidden album version of this song somewhere in the vault? It would be nice to hear a studio version.
(Sunday 29 June 2025; 16:06)


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