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Re: Ariana Grande (57,461) (57,463) by Edward from USA M, Arianna acknowledged Mariah as her main influence when she first came out. Ariana said that Mariah had a bigger range than hers, and that she felt flattered when she was compared to her. When she was asked about surpassing Mariah's 18 #1's, she stated that it would be a ridiculous goal. But after a while it's boring when everybody is comparing you to somebody else, especially when that person you've been compared to doesn't even acknowledge you. I haven't ever heard Mariah utter Ariana's name, not once. The problem: Ariana was created in Mariah's image, it was an obvious copycat. It went from being influenced by Mariah to imitating Mariah, and I think Mariah resented that. I don't necessarily blame Ariana for that, I blame her team. She's obviously trying to find her own voice now, and it seems to be working. She and her team have come to realize that those who have tried to replicate Mariah have failed miserably; Mariah is often imitated, but never duplicated. Ariana and her team have decided to put Mariah as an off-topic item on all her interviews, that's why you won't hear Mariah being brought up on Ariana's interviews. (Thursday 22 October 2015; 21:45)

I'll Be There (Thanksgiving special) video and mp3 (57,455) by Edward from USA I'm also in the US and I couldn't access the video. So it was a challenge for me, and I was able to extract an mp3 and video. Since the video or mp3 of this particular performance is not for sale, I don't think it would constitute piracy sharing it with you guys in here. They are in my dropbox folder, so you can either watch and listen or download them. Enjoy. (Thursday 22 October 2015; 3:50)

Got my tickets (57,389) by Edward from USA I just got an early Christmas present, tickets to go see Mariah on December 9th. I thought I would share with you guys. If she sang "Miss You Most At Christmas Time" that night, I would die happy. (Monday 19 October 2015; 18:10)

May, Mariah was sure almost home (57,375) by Edward from USA May, I completely agree with you. Almost Home restored my faith in Mariah putting together a great pop song. Her vocals, the music, the arrangement were all great. So sad the song got lost in the noise of "bad movie reviews" and her feud with Nicki Minaj. When I first heard the song, I was so happy. Finally a song that reminded her 90's days. I like R&B, but I think she should different genres even if it is a song or two. At the end of the day, variety is what has kept her career alive. (Monday 19 October 2015; 0:43)

Mariah is bad influence (57,374) by Edward from USA I went to visit my sister a couple of days ago, and I heard my little niece singing to her Kent doll: "Honey, you can have me when you want me." Am I being over-dramatic or is Mariah a bad influence? My niece is 5, I hope she makes it to at least 15 before she utters those words again. She sounded pretty serious though. I told my sister not to worry, that she needed to worry if she ever heard her sing "Everytime I close my eyes, I envision you, caressing me." (Monday 19 October 2015; 0:33)

Is it the right time? (57,372) by Edward from USA A magic and "out of this world" collaboration needs to happen, just like that commercial about people waiting for settlement money, but they can't wait and they "want it now", I, just like them, want this now, lol. I really think it is the right time for a magic collaboration to happen. A "once in a lifetime" collaboration which would bring the main focus on, not only Mariah, but also on that other special artist who would collaborate with her. Any collaboration with a male singer wouldn't bring much attention to Mariah now, she's been collaborating with male singer, rappers for the longest. I'm talking about one of the last of the two remaining true divas, Mariah being the first one of course. I'm talking about Celine Dion. Mariah and Celine need to sing a very well written song where they could showcase their voices. As much as I love "When You Believe", some people were expecting more vocally, especially from Mariah. Their careers shouldn't go into the dark without this collaboration, while people still care of course. Mariah needs to get as much of her "Honey" weaves on, and her honey tea of course, and Celine should clean her nasal passages, put Rene to sleep, and go for it. It think it would be epic. (Sunday 18 October 2015; 23:43)

Luis Miguel and After Tonight (57,359) by Edward from USA Luis Miguel is an exceptional singer. He's been singing since he was 11 years old. Pairing him with Mariah wouldn't have been like it was pairing Whitney Houston with Enrique Iglesias, the man can sing, he's sold 100 million records, a great feat for a non-English singer. Marc Anthony is another power vocalist, I always wished for Mariah to duet with him, he ate Jessica Simpsom alive on "There You Were", such a powerful voice without straining. The fact that some voices don't blend well together or that one of the parties doesn't like the final outcome, doesn't necessarily mean either one is better than the other. Mariah stated that Luis Miguel didn't like the outcome, and that he ripped the tape apart, and that she didn't have time to go back and do other takes because as we already know "Rainbow" was a "get me out of this label" album. I've always loved Luis Miguel's music as an adult, I don't like him as a person though, but credit where credit is due. (Saturday 17 October 2015; 23:23)

Re: The silent lambs are rhapsodizing (57,049) (57,125) by Edward from USA Norman, nice to see you posting too. I like when the messageboard is full of different points of views. It's what has made it so interesting for 16 years now. I don't think anybody is a troll here, or just posting for the sake of hating on Mariah. I just do believe that we are different people with different opinions, and we don't want to be chastised or vituperated for expressing them following the main rules of the board. I can't stand bullies or people who are always looking for something to start feuds, or looking to the fifth leg on a four-legged table, in order to start fights of course. I know we are all guilty of reading too much into something sometimes. (Tuesday 6 October 2015; 3:42)

The silent lambs are rhapsodizing (57,049) by Edward from USA Just when everybody was happy and positive about an album that 99% of the lambs and casual fans consider a masterpiece, somebody had to try stirring the pot. The only thing though is that when you try to stir the pot, you might end up with "splashes" burning yourself. (Friday 2 October 2015; 2:43)

Re: Daydream (57,008) (57,011) by Edward from USA Bill, don't you have the best mum ever? Your post really made me smile. I hope you give her a big hug today if you can or whenever you have the chance. (Thursday 1 October 2015; 0:27)

To Deedre, the 2015 version (57,003) by Edward from USA Deedre, you cracked me up with your line "I just feel like a constantly evolving version of me". You should definitely get in touch with Mariah's team. I would take your line over her "eternally 12" line anytime. Shit, I'm using it myself. I hope you didn't copyright it. (Wednesday 30 September 2015; 21:01)

Stacey, B: a toast to the daydreamers (57,002) by Edward from USA Daydream to me is her magnum opus. It is the perfect blend of Pop and R&B. Mariah was young but she was deep with most of her lyrics. The nuances of her voice were beautiful and her delivery was effortless. If you asked me how many times I have listened to "Melt Away", I would tell you a "a million times". I was addicted to Daydream. My mom died back in January 1995 unexpectedly, I isolated myself from everyone, the only thing I had was a "Daydream" cassette that broke with so many plays, rewinding and flip-overs. Her voice, her passion, her delivery, her lyrics, all resonated with me and helped come out of the worst moment I've ever experienced in my life. "Daydream" and "Butterfly" are two masterpieces; they should be in the list of "Albums you must listen to before you die". I have come to terms with the current state of Mariah's voice, but I'm always hoping for the same passion in her lyrics and production. I know what she's capable of, she's shown us time and time again. A toast to "Daydream", Mariah and those who love the album. (Wednesday 30 September 2015; 20:54)

B, Andrew (56,994) by Edward from USA Hi B, I've been fine. I hope you're doing great. I still read most posts here on a regular basis. I'm actually looking forward to some new quality music from Mariah, and of course the Christmas shows and movie. Andrew, your post about "Petals" was great, I loved it. I also feel the song is very underrated. That was Mariah lyrically at her finest. I miss those types of lyrics from her. I can only compare it to "Butterfly", my favorite song from her catalog. (Wednesday 30 September 2015; 4:40)

Re: Regina George in a lamb's clothing (56,946) (56,956) by Edward from USA Mimi L., just wanted to say that even though I don't post much anymore, I do really enjoy your posts because to me you're a great fan. Thanks for putting "The Expert" from the LaLa Land in her place. She's become a bully, and the sad thing is that many people here agree with her ways. Several nice fans don't post here because of her ways, but anyway, that's what bullying is all about, isn't it? I can't stand a bully or people who go on the thesaurus, copy a few words and then put up a couple of sentences thinking they are coming off as intelligent. This is the second time you've put her in her place, you've done it gracefully. There's nothing like crushing a bully with simple words. I've always thought she's just a grumpy old woman sitting on a rocking chair with nothing better to do than praise herself and push her opinion as law. (Monday 28 September 2015; 23:25)

When Mariah really cares (56,038) by Edward from USA I was just listening to "Almost Home", and then I switched to "Infinity 4-people crammed mix" just to give it the benefit of the doubt again, but I then felt sad. How could the person who put out "Almost Home", also put out "Infinity" and its respective remix? "Almost Home" wasn't a hit, but nobody could ever say it wasn't well-produced and on point lyrically and vocally. Sometimes I wonder if it's only me that notices the lack of quality and messy production on "Infinity" and "Why You Mad". Am I a hater for not liking something that is evidently a mess and a desperate attempt at creating something decent? Do I have to lie to myself because that's what "real/true" lambs do? Now that things have calmed down a lot with the media criticizing her, I think Mariah should be more serious about anything she releases. This is the time for Mariah to step it up and create quality music. I'd rather she got an Oscar for writing a wonderful song, than another #1 for writing just a popular song. The problem with "Infinity" is not necessarily that the remix has four people in it, "Lil Love" has Mariah, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs and Harmony (each one of the 3 guys has a verse) and JD in it, and to me it is a great song, nothing cheap, messy or desperate about it. That's the Mariah I want to experience more. (Friday 14 August 2015; 21:37)

It really gets on my last nerve (55,016) by Edward from USA It really gets on my last nerve when some [censored] demand that biracial or multiracial people pick a side. All of a sudden, and according to some racist [censored] of past and present, the outcome of white mixed with any other race turns out to be whatever the other race is. Well, if you're mixed, you are [censored] mixed, period. If you're white, you're white, if you're black, you're black. Get over it. It's like we have to be in the "pick a race" game to be accepted. Well, Mariah Carey is a mixture of races, why should she pick one to satisfy any demography? The one drop rule is ridiculous at best. At the end of the day even if she picked one, people would based her race on how she looks on the outside. Christina Aguilera is white and latina (a mixture of races), yet nobody ever refers to her as black, maybe latina, but she's considered to be white. Had Mariah looked like Hale Berry or Alicia Keys, life would've been easier for her, but her skin is white, while her racial make up is a different stuff. Mariah Carey is neither black nor white 100%, so why should she be forced to pick a side. Why should she deny her mother or father just to please some stupid people? Are we still dealing with this nonsense in 2015? Mariah Carey is a person, period, a beautiful one as she is. A beautiful mixture of many races, and they can't take that away from her. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 1:21)

Andrew / Eric / Mimi L., could you please? (54,520) by Edward from USA Andrew, his name is Eric. Obviously he doesn't like your posts, but he's not abusing his power as a dictator to vanquish you just because he doesn't agree with your approach. Had he wanted to ban you from the board, he would've done it a long time ago. Just remember that Eric is also a fan, and even though he rarely posts, he, just like the rest of us, has an opinion, and if there's a person who deserves to vent from time to time after 16 years, that's Eric. So, don't be dramatic and stop asking Eric to block you, he obviously doesn't manage this website like a despot. Many posters here might not like you, but there are many of us who do. So next time you'll ask Eric to block you, I'll have Mimi L. sent you a complimentary package with 5 bottles of Mariah's "Butterfly Pink drink", 3 of "the dresses" she used in the Elusive Chanteuse tour, 3 bottles of her "nail polish" and your very own autograph picture of "Nick Cannon". I hope Eric doesn't block me for writing this message. See you guys in a couple of months. (Thursday 11 June 2015; 6:38)

Time for break (52,742) by Edward from USA I've been posting here for many years now, but now I'm also taking a break. For those going to Vegas, I hope you all have a great time. For those who aren't afraid to state your opinion (positive or not so positive), don't let anybody bully you anonymously behind a computer screen. It is very easy being "Super Heroes" wannabe's when nobody sees you and when the "Save the World" superpowers are just schizophrenic voices inside their heads. Have a great summer. (Saturday 2 May 2015; 21:33)

The hype (52,741) by Edward from USA One of the reasons I think some fans are disappointed about "Infinity" is because it didn't live up to the much hyped up publicity behind it. Since it was going to be only one new song, many fans thought it would be pure brilliance, not just an OK track. Mariah hyped up "Infinity" as she did "Obsessed" back then, both tracks are dissing tracks, but "Obsessed" had a better beat/hook and structure. The difference is that had "Obsessed" tanked, we still had a whole album to look forward to. It isn't the case with "Infinity". Now we have to wait for another two years before Mariah comes out with a decent album. Taking a risk with a track like "Infinity" without a great video to compensate wasn't a good idea. Obviously Mariah hasn't shed the pounds for a Honey-like type of video, so let's not expect that magically she's going to come with a Hearbreaker/Honey type of production, but rather something rushed like "H.A.T.E.U.", "Bye Bye" or "You're Mine (Eternal)". I'm just disappointed that such a potential title went to waste like that. I hope the laryngitis, lack of sleep, earpiece, divorce won't turn out to be an excuse once again should her Vegas debut don't go right. (Saturday 2 May 2015; 21:19)

Randy, Gisselle / I guess (52,736) by Edward from USA I guess we got hooked on Mariah when her music and delivery were pure quality, so we keep expecting what she got us used to. You can't just experience the 90's euphoria about Mariah without having lived those days, not matter how many times you YouTube it or listen to her back catalog. It was a moment in time that those who didn't experience it won't be able to fully understand it. The complain was about great music that she couldn't replicate live, now it is no so great studio music she can't still replicate live. So where do we go from here? Well, I guess the faster we realize that things aren't going to get better, the easier we could let go off those high expectations and just buy her music and support her when the music is at least good. At this point I feel that it is pointless having to defend her by being in denial about what we clearly know. When people think that Mariah is trying to imitate Ariana, then there must be something very wrong. Putting them together in the same sentence is considered acceptable. Mariah might not be as relevant as the super lamb thinks she is. And for those cursing out loud, having a big nasty mouth won't necessarily make your point of view any more valid. Take a chill pill, it ain't that deep, you might suffocate in the middle of your diatribe. Peace out. (Saturday 2 May 2015; 19:46)

LC / I loved it (52,619) by Edward from USA LC, I know this is not directly Mariah related, but it is indirectly because I'm pretty sure you draw a few new words from Mariah's lyrics while growing up. I did love your essay and I voted twice with different email accounts. I did it twice because I think you did a great job in just a few paragraphs. I definitely echo the sentiment of your essay. Good luck. (Thursday 30 April 2015; 16:57)

Abraham / my thoughts (52,589) by Edward from USA Abraham, I hadn't conveyed my feelings on "Infinity" because I honestly didn't even know what to say. I listened to it and I was like: What the hell just happened? For some strange reason I felt like listening to "Don't Forget about Us" after. I gave it a few more plays and I still wasn't feeling it. It's definitely not single material. The production is messy as if it was a rushed project. "Infinity" doesn't flow smoothly, the different takes are evident. By no setting high expectations I guess I thought I would be pleasantly surprised, but I wasn't. She picks one song, just one song to be added to a collection of #1 hits, and that song comes out to be just a filler. For the remixes I hope she doesn't default to the rap formula, there are many great artist she could collaborate with. I hate to say it, but "Triumphant" vintage remix is way better than "Infinity". I wasn't expecting perfection, but I wasn't expecting mediocrity either. I'm happy to know though that non-fans seem to like the song. I hope she cracks the Billboard top 15, but unlike other times I'm not checking on iTunes or on the charts. I won't force myself to like something that I don't obviously like just because it is a Mariah's song. (Thursday 30 April 2015; 2:38)

The Tattoo Club session from 1990's live (52,199) by Edward from USA I got my hands on the Unplugged mini concert Mariah gave at the Tattoo Club back in 1990. Here's the track listing: 1. Introduction (1:25) 2. Love Takes Time (4:03) 3. Someday (Closer To All Your Dreams) (4:26) 4. Vision Of Love (3:44) 5. Mariah introduces Richard Tee (0:36) 6. Vanishing (4:54) 7. Don't Play That Song (3:09) Since this hasn't been released commercially, I don't think it would constitute piracy if I share it with those fans who would like to listen. Those interested, let me know with an email where to send it. (Saturday 25 April 2015; 6:32)

The music / "Infinity" and beyond (51,759) by Edward from USA I don't care much about whether the cover is photoshopped or not, I do care about the music. The original #1's offered not only the 15 songs that had gone to the top spot back then, but also a few new/reworked tracks to entice people to buy it. In an era where most people are not buying physical CD's/singles anymore, I doubt people will hurry to download songs they already have. I'm only buying lossless digital songs, flac to be exact, so I don't think I'll be buying songs I already own for the sake of supporting Mariah just for one new song. I'll definitely be buying "Infinity". Only if she releases a deluxe version with at least three new tracks, I'll be buying the whole thing. People should remember this is not a new album, but a compilation. Just buy "Infinity" if that's what you like. And stop setting ridiculous expectations, that's how people get disappointed. I think there will be deluxe version, so let's wait and see. (Monday 13 April 2015; 22:42)

Abraham / goats (51,572) by Edward from USA Abraham, Mariah will be channeling goats for her Vegas shows because she's looking for authenticity. Channeling a copycat of herself might render her voice sounding like Micky Mouse on helium. (Saturday 11 April 2015; 8:10)

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