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Re: Hidden song - Love Take Time (92,623) (92,636) by Terna from Nigeria That's so cool, hope you held unto that one though, might become pricey years from now. Never can tell. (Monday 27 January 2020; 20:45)

The Remixes re-imagined (92,635) by Bill from the UK Continuing my revised tracklisting series, I can't stay quiet any longer about The Remixes and how this was such a botched opportunity. On the surface, it was a no-brainer. A collection of Mariah's most successful and notorious club and urban remixes on a two disc compilation. In fairness, the collection started off well, but it always seemed as if the compiler gave up mid-way through the track selection on the second disc, and opted for a bunch of album tracks to fill up the disc space. Breakdown, Sweetheart and Crybaby had no place on the compilation. The only concession I would make is to include the "Mo' Thugs Remix" of Breakdown instead. Technically, Loverboy (Remix) and Heartbreaker (Remix) are found on previously released albums (and Fantasy with ODB, if we're counting #1's), but Heartbreaker and Fantasy are iconic enough to warrant being included. Miss You and I Know What You Want also appeared on re-issues of Charmbracelet. There are some major omissions from the record. On disc one, I'd remove the boring paint-by-numbers Through the Rain remix and replace it with the Always Club Mix of Always Be My Baby. That was a huge oversight to not be included, and if it was due to its length, then they should have instead opted for the Def Classic Radio Version which cuts it in half. As for the second disc. Wow, where do I start? Let me address the lack of I Still Believe (Pure Imagination Remix). Seriously, how could that have happened? It is one of the jewels in Mariah's remix crown. Also, to entice and treat the die hards, the only exclusive we received was the (not that great) So So Def Remix of The One. Where was the Drifting Remix of Underneath the Stars? Those Brazilian club mixes of Do You Know Where You're Going To and the Butterfly meme remixes? I had everything on that album except the remix of The One when it released, so I felt a bit cheated. So, without further ado, here is Bill's re-imagining of The Remixes. Brace yourselves. 1. Dreamlover (Def Club Mix) - I wanted to open with Dreamlover as it was the one that started it all. 2. My All (Morales "My" Club Mix) 3. Heartbreaker (If You Should Ever Be Lonely Mix) 4. Butterfly (Meme's Extended Club Mix) - I replaced the Fly Away Club Mix with this rarity instead 5. Anytime You Need a Friend (C&C Club Mix) 6. Fantasy (Def Club Mix) 7. Honey (Classic Mix) 8. Always Be My Baby (Always Club Mix) 9. Emotions (12" Club Mix) 10. Joy to the World (Celebration Mix) - so Merry Christmas got represented, plus some of MC's best ad libs are in this version 11. Do You Know Where You're Going To (Mahogany Club Extended) - another rarity for the fans 1. Fantasy (Bad Boy with ODB) 2. Always Be My Baby (Mr. Dupri Mix) 3. My All/Stay Awhile (So So Def Remix) 4. Thank God I Found You (Make It Last Remix) 5. Breakdown (The Mo' Thugs Remix) *or* The Roof (Mobb Deep Extended Version) 6. Honey (So So Def Remix) 7. Dreamlover (Bam Jam Soul) - hard to find, but a brilliant remix. Appaz this was the original version. 8. Heartbreaker (Remix) 9. Underneath the Stars (Drifting Remix) 10. I Still Believe (Pure Imagination Remix) 11. Someday (12" Jackswing Mix) - want to show the poor debut some love, as it wasn't represented originally 12. Butterfly (Classic Bossa Nova) - beautiful rare remix 13. Anytime You Need a Friend (Soul Convention Remix) 14. One Sweet Day (Chucky's Remix) - I wanted to calm the compilation down and end with these two smooth soulful numbers. Let me know what remixes you would add. I feel bad for not including CTTA and TGTBAW. I had to draw the line somewhere. Morales remixes started losing their appeal post-Honey, and TGTBAW (and Make It Happen for that matter), were just the boring industry standard that Mariah soon rose above. (Monday 27 January 2020; 20:41)

Re: Billie and Finneas (92,633) (92,634) by RibbonB from USA I agree, she was even surprised that she won in comparison to the other nominees. I don't even know about the whole album, but that one song is highly overrated. Whatever though. (Monday 27 January 2020; 17:28)

Re: Billie and Finneas (92,629) (92,633) by MusicfanJ from Germany The music industry is really down. The Grammys are a joke. I just watchted the winners on TV, most of the winners I didn't know (luckily) but if that strange girl get's all the awards for the "music" oh my. Where have all the great artists gone? Sadly most are truly "gone" or have retired. Adele and Ed Sheeran are gold compared to the winner, the same with Bruno Mars. (Monday 27 January 2020; 16:52)

Re: RIP Kobe Bryant (92,620) (92,632) by MusicfanJ from Germany I'm shocked. What a [tragedy]. Basketball is not so popular here, but every [young] one knows Kobe Bryant. And the young girl, it's heartbreaking. Gone to soon. (Monday 27 January 2020; 16:40)

Re: Billie and Finneas (92,629) (92,631) by Dove from United States Sometimes I listen to the radio, just to see what's new, and I actually like the Billie Eilish song that won SOTY. I don't like the words but I like how it sounds. I don't change the station when it comes on. (Monday 27 January 2020; 16:06)

Re: Mariah (92,625) (92,630) by 123 from USA I already posted the video with receipts that it was Michael's former handler that orchestrated his death. Michael fired him because he didn't trust him 6 months to a year prior to that last gig yet days before his death his signature was all over documents acting as Michaels handler behind his back. (Monday 27 January 2020; 15:12)

Billie and Finneas (92,629) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines This might be an unpopular opinion, but Billie Eilish deserved it. The first time I heard When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go last year, I knew how much of a strong contender it would be for Album of the Year. It's not the prettiest set of tracks out there, and is practically an ASMR album with all the weird sounds and sinister whispering, but overall it definitely is an impressive feat especially when you factor in the fact that it was mostly created in a bedroom without much of the big record company studio polish. Who ever would think that an album dismissed as mumble-town would go on and become a worldwide mainstream hit off of the success of just one #1 single? Bad Guy and pretty much anything in its entire parent album sounds like nothing else on the radio these days, but this achievement feels more than a mere result of the novelty of the material, it also feels like the soundtrack of a new generation of listeners. It reminds me of a modern, darker Jagged Little Pill, although not quite as universal and iconic. The songs are deeper and better thought out than most would expect from such a young artist - the track "Xanny" was specifically produced to make the listener feel uncomfortable (and is very effective at it), the closing track "Goodbye" combines all the first lines of the songs that preceded it, etc. Although Billie's sweep reeks much of the Grammys' tendency to drop a gaggle of awards on a new artist, it wouldn't hurt to cut Billie and Finneas some slack. Billie is one of the most unapologetically original artists to emerge in recent years, and her brother's production style is a breath of fresh air in today's sonic landscape. It is yet to be seen if they can actually outdo themselves, but that's another story. Music should also be about challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of which sound is perceived to be acceptable, and both artists have definitely made 2019 musically more interesting. (Monday 27 January 2020; 12:31)

Re: Mariah (92,627) (92,628) by Bill from the UK Hahaha love it. (Monday 27 January 2020; 11:42)

Re: Mariah (92,622) (92,627) by RibbonB from USA Stop being so vicious Bill. Besides, he's too whiny lol. Let him write his own memoir, All I Want for Christmas is Credit. (Monday 27 January 2020; 11:15)

Re: Ariana / Lizzo (92,617) (92,626) by RibbonB from USA I saw Dolly Parton and Bonnie Raitt fan fueling for Luzxo. Her performance was great. Billie Eilish winning the top three awards was ridiculous, IMO. (Monday 27 January 2020; 11:08)

Re: Mariah (92,603) (92,625) by Andrew from the United Kingdom So you're laying down the foundation early for the defense when Mariah's autobiography turns out to be a white wash. You people are starting early this year. Now, she's going to be murdered. You are insane. I would be interested in your evidence, and not hearsay, that Michael Jackson was murdered by industry executives. Please share it. If you don't share it everyone can rest safe in the knowledge that you're admitting you are full of shit. Post it please. (Monday 27 January 2020; 08:56)

Re: Daydream shuffled (92,612) (92,624) by Stacey from USA Interesting tracklisting. The album starts off sad, she's in a trapped situation and ends with I Am Free, which looks forward to Butterfly and her leaving that situation. Daydream. (Monday 27 January 2020; 08:39)

Re: Hidden song - Love Take Time (92,607) (92,623) by Stacey from USA During my collecting days, I got a hold of the debit album minus LTT. Seems it had gold lettering different than the debut we all know with the white and LTT added. Cool collectors item. That's for sure. (Monday 27 January 2020; 08:37)

Re: Mariah (92,611) (92,622) by Bill from the UK I hear the co-writer is Walter Afanasieff. (Monday 27 January 2020; 08:01)

Re: Daydream shuffled (92,612) (92,621) by enwar00 from usa Ooh I love it, make me a mix tape. I love thinking of Looking In first, like she bout to tell a story (despite that not being the case). Reminds me of Cry. starting off MIAMTEC, which I thought was bold. I think the sequencing on the first handful songs on MIAMTEC was genius. Anywho back to Daydream, ending with I Am Free sound amazing. Def a completely different note and vibe. I would want Slipping Away to follow Daydream Interlude and precede Long Ago. I love Slipping Away. Burn me a copy, please and thank you. (Monday 27 January 2020; 06:23)

Re: RIP Kobe Bryant (92,610) (92,620) by Aliya from Canada Yes RIP to Kobe. This goes to show that life is so unpredictable. You never know what can happen. That being said, I wish you all well. (Monday 27 January 2020; 05:34)

Re: Daydream shuffled (92,612) (92,619) by Aliya from Canada I love Slipping Away. I can't believe this song didn't make it to the album. Honestly, everything about it is just so beautiful. Mariah has so much swag in this song. (Monday 27 January 2020; 05:32)

Lambily (92,618) by mcgivingmelife from USA Hi, are there any lambs here in Jacksonville FL? (Monday 27 January 2020; 05:11)

Ariana / Lizzo (92,617) by Bobby A from United States Did anybody catch Ariana give Lizzo the rolling eye when she was giving her acceptance speech? But after Ariana's performance, Lizzo was giving a Ariana a standing ovation with so much praise. I hope it doesn't get back to Lizzo. Ariana has really grown as an artist, but it seems she doesn't sing well live all the time. That Thank You Next ending was a hot mess. What was she trying to do by making tempo slower? (Monday 27 January 2020; 03:34)

Re: Love Takes Time (92,602) (92,616) by Bobby A from United States Finneas won Producer of the Year at the Grammys. He probably could co-write and co-produce a gorgeous ballad with MC. Maybe she has her eye on Finneas for her new album. (Monday 27 January 2020; 01:26)

The 2020s: a return to form? (92,615) by John from USA The following are a hodge-podge of random thoughts and wishes for MC this new decade: 1. I hope she leads with an uptempo, but a return to classic ballads in her new album with emphasis on melodies and poetic verses and not rap-sung verses would be a welcome change. 2. Redefine/redirect music trends. Mariah seems to have resisted fads such as EDM, and proudly went her own way. This decade, I challenge her to get what's current, turn it around upon itself, and put her own stamp on it. 3. Get herself featured again other people's songs, and get people to get used to hearing her on the air (or more appropriately, on their playlists) more often. Maybe start with this? 4. That she continue to collaborate with new producers and push her creativity to the next level. She did in fact, pen two songs of the decade, and the most recent modern Christmas classic, after all. 5. That she sing mostly in full-voice. The current poor attention span generation does not respond well to whispery vocals. Full, in your face vocals please, or at least in the songs she ends up releasing as singles. 6. That she take better care of her voice. She was a natural singer before, and I feel as her voice deteriorated she had resorted to poor singing techniques, and had "forgotten" much of the techniques that came so naturally to her when she was younger. As controversial as this may sound: maybe consider even getting voice lessons? Yeah, I said it. Even some voice teachers have said a lot of her voice issues right now can be addressed to some extent by getting her to sing healthily again. (Monday 27 January 2020; 01:06)

RIP Kobe Bryant (92,614) by Marissa from USA May he and his daughter rest in peace. Thinking of Kobe's death has made me reflect on how much of a blessing it is that we still have Mariah here with us. Idiosyncracies aside, I'm glad she has been able to be a part of our lives for decades. (Monday 27 January 2020; 00:53)

Re: Hidden song - Love Take Time (92,607) (92,613) by Bill from the UK Actually The Beatles pioneered hidden tracks back in the 60s. (Monday 27 January 2020; 00:24)

Daydream shuffled (92,612) by Bill from the UK I often play Mariah's albums in shuffle mode and see what track order is spat out. This re-ordering of Daydream I felt really worked. It was quite jarring to open the album with Looking In, but then she does open tours with the instrumental from time to time. It then blended quite nicely into Fantasy. Daydream Interlude appeared in the middle and really helped to break the album up and divide it into two parts. Underneath the Stars sounded great as what I would call the album's closer, because the actual end of I Am Free felt more like some brilliant epilogue. It was such a different experience to end the album on a positive note. Also my Daydream is 13 tracks because obviously I have Slipping Away in there. 1. Looking In 2. Fantasy 3. One Sweet Day 4. Open Arms 5. Slipping Away 6. Always Be My Baby 7. Daydream Interlude 8. Long Ago 9. Forever 10. Melt Away 11. When I Saw You 12. Underneath the Stars 13. I Am Free (Monday 27 January 2020; 00:17)

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