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About Tevin from USA: A laid back guy that loves Mariah!

My Mariah song covers (110,624) by Tevin from USA I was just listening to At Your Best, on my way in to work today, and was thinking that this is a song Mariah should have covered. Honestly I think she could do the song justice today. (Thursday 21 August 2025; 17:00) this is a reply to message 110,614

My Mariah song covers (110,614) by Giovanni from USA 1. "Foolish" by Ashanti in The Emancipation Of Mimi voice 2. "At your best" (You are love) in Daydream voice 3. "One in a million" by Aaliyah in Rainbow voice 4. "Have you ever" by Brandy in Rainbow voice 5. "Unbreak my heart" by Toni Braxton in Butterfly voice 6. "Nobody's supposed to be here" by Deborah Cox in again Rainbow voice (Thursday 21 August 2025; 00:11)

Daydream anniversary (110,605) by Tevin from USA I'm trying to spend less, but I'm afraid a HFA Daydream SUD triple release will set me back. Lol I'd definitely buy all those vinyls. Also, I don't know if it's ever been mentioned on this message board or not, but Migrate should have been a single, Always Be My Baby is Mariah's best pop song of her career, and Daydream is her best album. (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 17:29) this is a reply to message 110,592

Daydream anniversary (110,592) by Stacey from USA Nope, it is not. I am here for anything Daydream, topped off with a new album. Yes, please. (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 01:21)

The Mariah UK takeover is gonna pay off (110,575) by Tevin from USA Wow thank you for all the facts and figures. (Monday 18 August 2025; 18:56) this is a reply to message 110,535

The Mariah UK takeover is gonna pay off (110,535) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End I salute the effort made by Gamma and Team Mariah to attack one (non-American) territory full-on. • Capital's Summertime Ball had ~80,000 attendees ~80% 18-39 and MC has made 2 appearances on the radiostation in June and August with multiple clips shared on social media. The Capital FM hosts loved her both times and that translates/transfers to Capital FM's core demographic of 15-34 with 7.5 million weekly and ~1.1 million daily listeners (London ~235,000) - who will be more primed for her album come September. The whole show was broadcast live on YouTube and aired on ITV, the premier UK commercial tv station with a 15% market share. It's still on available on ITV's streaming platforms. • Brighton Pride ~50,000 attendees ~70% in 18-39 (no official broadcasting channels). Made several headlines and news articles, multiple clips shared on socials • Heritage Live at Sandringham Estate ~10,000 to 30,000 attendees ~50% in 18-39 (no official broadcasting channel). Made several headlines and news articles, multiple clips shared on socials • Harper's Bazaar UK July Cover and interview inspired the times critique and discussion on Revolt TV and many other publications. Socials and forums obviously quoted too. The cover photo and shoot garnered a lot of positive feedback, exclusively so. A rarity for Mariah's press coverage. Should point to an uptick in sales of the physical magazine issue. (Was also heavily featured during her Selfridge's "Here For It All" in-person fan-event. More on that later down the list). • Selfridges Presents: Mariah Carey. Their flagship department store (located in London on Oxford Street, which attracts more than 500,000 daily visitors) has daily visitors in the tens of thousands and many more thousands would have shown up because Mariah is so high profile. From watching the videos and clips from fan-cams it was obviously a very successful turnout. It bordered on pandemonium in spots. Not a surprise since it was open to the public who were encouraged to sign up for free audience tickets. Promoted and curated as a Q&A session hosted by Clara Amfo of BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Clara has unfortunately left BBC 1 Radio about 3 days ago, citing depression and burnout, after 8 years. (Goes to show, how you can never know what people are going they behind the scenes no matter how well put together they come off in public. We wish Clara well as she privately recovers.) BBC 1 Radio has ~1million daily listeners. The Selfridges even displayed Mariah's Harper's Bazaar UK magazine for easy pickup as part of her promo. Fans have even gotten her to personally sign their copies since it came out and some have bought it as a collectors item. Honorable mentions: ° BBC Radio 1Xtra Breakfast Show - Nadia Jae ° BBC Radio 2 - Scott Mills Breakfast Show ° Capital FM's Breakfast Show with Sian Welby, Jordan North, and Chris Stark. ° Smooth Radio - Angie Greaves ° Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East and Will Best Apologies if I missed any appearances or persons. I know that it was not intentional. In any case. I just wanted to list and document MC's rather assertive presence in the UK this Summer. She's been very visible and accessible to fans and civilians alike. It hasn't gone overboard, so when the HFIA album promotion picks up in September, The UK market will have her fresh on their minds and still curious. Hopefully Gamma and Team Mariah have fostered enough good will with all of this effort both on radio and the larger UK populus for a nice album debut position. I hope they push the McCartney cover in the UK and Europe especially. MC's "Without You" is still a radio staple in Europe. Everybody loves her version and that's when she really became a star across the Atlantic. I was quite surprised at how mid the American audience received it in comparison to us. I thought it important to give Team Mariah some credit for what they've done right so far. It's not all doom and gloom. (Sunday 17 August 2025; 05:59)

Taylor Swift (110,479) by Tevin from USA So obviously we all love Mariah, otherwise we wouldn't be here, and Mariah has the right to live her life and present herself to the public however she sees fit. But, I will say that in today's time, that can be a double edged sword, right wrong or indifferent. I feel like younger Millennials and Gen Z are going through so much, as we all are in this world, and the one thing they like best is relatability. Gone are the days of divas and huge pop Icons that were treated as if they were royalty. When people are anxious, depressed, broke, lost, etc, the last thing they want to see is someone complaining or talking about the lighting, the size of their diamonds, or the expensive clothing they wear. This message or rant, isn't a dig on Mariah. We know she is a diva (the good version of that term), and she has earned the right to be, but you can't expect people to relate, like or spend their hard earned money on someone they can't connect with. The thing that makes me the most disappointed is the fact that this would be the best time for Mariah the artist to shine. She could go into full breakdowns of a song writing process, production. Write for other current and upcoming artists. Discuss in depth the obstacles she had to overcome in the music business to be the successful artist and woman that she is today. Basically what I'm trying to say is, there is no greater point in time than now where Mariah the artist, songwriter, producer and yes even singer (though limited), could shine and reach the masses. Just imagine a YouTube video or made for TV special of Taylor Swift and Mariah writing and composing a song together. It would break the Internet. Anyway rant over. Also, I can't wait to purchase Here for it All when it is released in September. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 06:12) this is a reply to message 110,471

Taylor Swift (110,471) by Edward from USA Exactly my sentiment. I love Bobby A's positive outlook, but having realistic expectations matters too. If "Sugar Sweet" had been released by Ariana or any other hot artist of the moment, I'm sure it would've taken off. Sadly, Mariah just isn't on most people's radar these days. We, her remaining fans, will always root for her, but it's becoming clear that the general public just doesn't connect with her as an artist anymore, almost as if they can't relate. That's why she hasn't been able to ride the wave of AIWFCIY into a big follow-up project. Maybe she's said everything she had to say, but until she starts singing from her heart again, I don't see anything changing. I can only name one Taylor Swift song, and that's because it shares a title with one of Mariah's, "Shake It Off". I'm not a fan of her music, even though I did give "Red" and its twenty variations a try. But when fans in non-English speaking countries are willing to camp outside stadiums for three months just to see her, regardless of promotions or record labels, it's clear she's universally loved like Mariah once was, before her diva persona took over. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 01:42)

Taylor Swift (110,478) by Tevin from USA I still believe Mariah has and will have one more big hit in her. Maybe not a number one, but definitely a top ten song. (Thursday 14 August 2025; 05:48) this is a reply to message 110,470

Taylor Swift (110,470) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End I say, bring it on Taylor. I actually quite enjoy it if she dropped on the same day. For a myriad of reasons. Some I've already discussed on this board in the recent past. Taylor is desperate for a Christmas #1 but everybody knows why she won't anytime soon. Mariah's likely going to be #1 on her birthday one way or another. MC isn't chasing Taylor, Taylor's chasing MC. Good luck with that. America isn't the only market. Other territories are much more into Mariah even in her "legacy" act season at. Mariah's spoiled us so much with albums back-to-back, stacked with hits that we forget some artists have built entire career off of one major commercially or critically acclaimed album or even one big hit. In a way she's been around so long that some people only associate her with AIWFC. But then deep cuts from 2009 and even her older #1's from 1998 go viral regularly. There is obviously still a thirst for her brand of music. The chances of her going #1 with a new song are not as crazy as you'd think. What's that Chinese saying: When a butterfly flaps its wings... (Thursday 14 August 2025; 00:48)

Can someone explain? (109,682) by Tevin from USA Ok so other than the bad sound quality, which pretty much plagued all of the Rainbow album minus Heartbreaker and AAO, why is Did I Do That so vilified? (Friday 11 July 2025; 03:40)

Unpopular opinions (109,660) by Tevin from USA Did I Do That is a good song, and other than Crybaby and Heartbreaker, it shows off Mariah's Rainbow era tone the best. The remake of One More Try is one of the worst song remakes that I've ever heard. I'd take a healthy Emancipation era voice or almost any prime era voice, minus 94-96 years. The richness, maturity and tone of Mariah's voice was incredible. Too bad it was too inconsistent and sort lived. Last one, I'm glad Mariah's voice changed every two or so years, for good and for the bad. It made me appreciate her voice and artistry more, and it makes her more relatable, since we all have good days and bad days in life and with our skills and talents. We all are just trying to "do the best with what we got". (Wednesday 9 July 2025; 22:52) this is a reply to message 109,657

Unpopular opinions (109,657) by Haiji from United States Regarding only songs or albums, what are some unpopular opinions you all got? "Hero" still hasn't grown on me yet. "Thank God I Found You" was not #1 worthy and based on how many song I listen to from each album, Caution is my least favorite. (Wednesday 9 July 2025; 16:34)

New single soon (109,625) by Tevin from USA I vaguely remember Mariah saying they were going to go back into the studio and add a bridge to the song. It never came to fruition though. Maybe if it has reached top ten or top five, and Mariah never got hurt, maybe then it would have come to fruition. Didn't she record a Spanish version of Beautiful? (Saturday 5 July 2025; 05:45) this is a reply to message 109,607

New single soon (109,607) by Edward from USA I always thought #Beautiful was a solid song, but it felt like it was missing something, maybe a bridge or a little extra punch. Now, the remix with Jeezy was imply great to me. That high note around the 3-minute mark? Pure heaven. (Friday 4 July 2025; 16:03)

Heavy songs (109,623) by Tevin from USA Beauty School Drop out sounds like a follow up album to Someone's Ugly Daughter. Lol. (Saturday 5 July 2025; 05:40) this is a reply to message 109,602

Heavy songs (109,602) by Randy from USA Jaker20, I think Portrait on Caution is heavy so she'll do at least one. Languishing from Memoirs is heavy. Most of yall hate it but Memoirs to me is the closest follow up to Butterfly. I remember Mariah saying in the promos for Glitter, I'll never abandon my ballads they are a part of me. We will get something heavy on the new album. Any word on an album title yet? Dangerous? No MJ did that. Overhead Lighting? Anniversaries? Hey, it's one word. Beauty School Drop Out? The Reinterpretation of Mimi? How about, The Mimi Theorem, a2 + b2 = c2? Maybe, Mariah Nunez? Me. I'm Still Mariah. The Songbird Supreme. Ok ok I'll stop, (Friday 4 July 2025; 14:15)

Barbra's song (109,486) by Tevin from USA Wow. This was great. All of there voices blended together perfectly. I can't believe after all these years, Mariah and Walter finally worked together again. Do you all think he will produce or co-produce a song on MC16? (Friday 27 June 2025; 06:52) this is a reply to message 109,483

Barbra's song (109,483) by Todd from Sydney, Australia It's so wholesome. It sounds like it's right off the Aladdin soundtrack. (Friday 27 June 2025; 02:11)

What's your thoughts? (109,456) by Tevin from USA Now that the hype for TD has cold off, what is everyone's thoughts on the single? Personally I think it was a fun song and I hope it makes it on MC 16 and doesn't get regulated to buzz single status. I do think one mistake that was made with the song was the fact that Mariah broke her code of making her songs ambiguous. Songs like Obsessed and ILT was clearly referencing situations in Mariah's life, but lyrically the GP could connect and relate in their own way to the song. Where in TD whether real or fiction, the lyrics was about Mariah Mariah Mariah. The presentation was to immature for older listeners, while the call backs and references flew right over younger listeners heads. To be honest, it's a good song but if I wasn't a Mariah Carey fan, I could care less what type of love interests she is interested in. That's why I think its failing with the GP. I'm sure Mariah has even better songs coming. I just hope she has something that is relatable to the GP. Something that's catchy and simple, yet has depth to it, to appeal to all listeners. What are you thoughts on TD? (Tuesday 24 June 2025; 19:06)

35 years in the game (109,455) by Tevin from USA Thanks. (Tuesday 24 June 2025; 18:42) this is a reply to message 109,444

35 years in the game (109,444) by Shezz from Pk I don't think that was recent. It was a few years ago when Mariah was given the Icon Award by Billboard. (Monday 23 June 2025; 17:22)

35 years in the game (109,443) by Tevin from USA Do you have a link to that interview? (Monday 23 June 2025; 15:42) this is a reply to message 109,436

35 years in the game (109,436) by Bobby A from United States Edward, I understand better today. Sabrina Carpenter was interviewed recently and she sang a snippet of GTFO. I can see Sabrina and MC do a song together. Maybe Sabrina is the one who should step up and suggest a collaboration. It needs to be something fun, uplifting, and fresh sounding. (Sunday 22 June 2025; 22:03)

It's tii-iime - for Team Mariah to accept that the U.S. is no longer her primary market (109,442) by Tevin from USA I love this. Great suggestions and fresh ideas. (Monday 23 June 2025; 15:42) this is a reply to message 109,435

It's tii-iime - for Team Mariah to accept that the U.S. is no longer her primary market (109,435) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Hey Lambily. I haven't been keeping up with every message since before T:D dropped, so apologies if this has already been brought up, but it's been on my mind for a long time. MC needs to stop treating the U.S. like her main market. And that goes for Team Mariah, Larry Jackson, Gamma, her entire promo strategy, and even us lambs. Here's why and what needs to change: America is no longer serving Mariah She's been reduced to a "Christmas meme" over here. Hugely beloved in December, but ignored or mocked the rest of the year. The Caution era (which IMO is top 3 in her catalog) was under-promoted, underplayed, and mishandled because of an outdated U.S.-centric strategy. American media fixates on "diva" soundbites, lighting demands, Christmas hits, and drama - not her actual music. Thank God for TikTok or many of the youngins would never have discovered she has other songs outside of AIW (no shade). Go where you're loved In Asia and Latin America, Mariah is still treated like a living legend and never like a living relic. She fills stadiums and arenas in China, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines etc - no current album needed. Hello, The Celebration of Mimi Tour? So this can't be news to anybody. Brazil has Lambs ready to riot for a single live moment. These countries aren't obsessed with clickbait interviews or reducing her legacy to one season a year. They care about her vocals her catalog, and her presence. Rethink the rollout strategy * Drop the next single in South Korea * Premiere the video in Shanghai. * Give her first big comeback interview to Japanese TV Because guess what? Social media is global. Wherever it starts, it'll reach America within seconds. Reminder: virality isn't U.S.-owned "Gangnam Style" wasn't in English. It wasn't American. Still went viral. Let's don't "chase" a U.S. moment - create global ones and let the U.S. catch up later (they always do). Do something, anything fresh Imagine a fan listening party in the Philippines - thousands of English-speaking Pinoy Lambs who would lose their minds. Or Mariah launching a challenge on TikTok Korea or doing a collab with a big Latin or K-Pop artist. All of this creates "real momentum", way more than another awkward podcast or daytime U.S. interview. And for the finale All I Want For Christmas Is You hit #1 in Japan in 1994. (A non-Christian country, because she licensed it for use as the theme for a tv-show.) It took America until 2019 to do the same and she had to work for it. Remember December 2014? Meanwhile "Caution" didn't even chart properly in the U.S., despite being critically acclaimed. Go where you're celebrated, not where you have to beg for recognition. It's time for Team Mariah to think globally, because she is global. The U.S. doesn't have to be first anymore. Let the music lead. Thoughts? (Sunday 22 June 2025; 21:56)

Daydream 30 (109,423) by Tevin from USA I hope Mariah does something for this anniversary. Hopefully it doesn't get pushed to the side for MC16 stuff. (Friday 20 June 2025; 21:53)

Music video (109,400) by Tevin from USA Also, if you look closely, her hair was very Medusa like. It's been a while since I've brushed up on my Greek mythology, but wasn't she the goddess that if men looked at her they would die or turn to stone or something. Anyway, maybe I'm thinking to deeply about this lol. (Wednesday 18 June 2025; 17:20) this is a reply to message 109,377

Music video (109,377) by Bobby A from United States It was to show the effect that MC had on them. Notice she was on the floor too. She attracts dangerous men and their bad character traits are too much for them to bare around her. (Monday 16 June 2025; 16:20)

Summertime Ball (109,363) by Tevin from USA I wished she would have announced that TD was her new single, before she started singing it. (Monday 16 June 2025; 03:38) this is a reply to message 109,351

Summertime Ball (109,351) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Mariah left me gagged and on the bathroom floor with her performance. When I saw the stage it had this very long ramp that leads to a centre stage and I was like no way is Mariah walking that well I was damn wrong. First of all I'm so very glad she didn't wear a gown and instead wore a shorter romper dress she looked so pretty and youthful and she wore some sensible shoes. When I tell you I was hyperventilating when Mariah started walking the ramp and not just walk she walked without any help I was screeching because it's so rare nowadays. Not only did she walk, she interacted with the audience, bent down to talk to a little girl, then again to pick up a lamb toy someone threw on stage. She also looked like she wanted to sprint across the stage during the WBT ending but then thought she shouldn't. Mic was on, she sounded great. I also choked when she said during the start of WBT that it was a song of the decade and that she doesn't say that a lot but "tonight I will", I was like yasss queen own your shit. (Sunday 15 June 2025; 23:48)

Summertime Ball (109,362) by Tevin from USA Sophia is going to remember this day for her entire life. I loved Mariah's interaction with her. (Monday 16 June 2025; 03:36) this is a reply to message 109,355

Summertime Ball (109,355) by Dave from USA Now that is more like it. A little movement. Crowd interaction. Performance confidence. Similar to the early days when in Tokyo or MSG performing Fantasy. (Monday 16 June 2025; 01:26)

Mr Beast never post on his page (109,361) by Tevin from USA Paul McCartney went into hiding after Mariah made that statement. (Monday 16 June 2025; 03:30) this is a reply to message 109,346

Mr Beast never post on his page (109,346) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ya that's my view too. And as crazy as it sounds people are now saying Mariah and Sabrina are competing for the song of the summer. It's crazy because who would have thought at this point in her career Mariah would be competing with the newest breakout star. Now don't get me wrong I'm not delusional, Sabrina is killing it on streaming and will probably end up winning by a large margin, because she has a huge label push behind her, her Spotify deal and huge fan base coming from Taylor Swift fans too. But it's so good to see MC still being talked about as a main competition and not just a legacy artist. I'm liking how gamma is handling her as a star and not a legacy artist. I think it's very ambitious to put it out in the world that she's coming for The Beatles' wigs (kidding hahah). So I am keeping hope that it'll be a good era. (Sunday 15 June 2025; 15:50)

Capital's Summer Ball (109,360) by Tevin from USA I agree. She did great. This is the first full Mariah performance that I watched in a few years (not including the COVID performances). I loved the energy. Hopefully she keeps this up and starts adding in more love singing once she's starts building up her confidence. Also, ladies and gentlemen, Mariah Carey can walk. (Monday 16 June 2025; 03:26) this is a reply to message 109,353

Capital's Summer Ball (109,353) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I just watched the Summer Ball, and I actually liked it a lot. Almost everything is prerecorded, but it seems like it's her current voice, it's much deeper, she can't belt, but a few high notes here and there. And funny thing is, she actually sang a few notes and frases live, and those live notes, are actually pretty good. I wish she could have the confidence to actually sing, she has to break the barrier soon. She doesn't care if it looks like she is lip synching or not, but she does it a tad bit more believable than in China. She doesn't move her muscles in her face, but at this point I'm affraid it has with botox to do, it's quite strange how emotionless her face has become. She moves a bit more freely, and I actually think her outfit looked modern, almost a bit of a image change from the gowns and the big hair. She was not tacky, it fitted her well, she seemed young, but her own age at the same time, and not desperate to be sexy. I'm quite pleased with the performance. (Monday 16 June 2025; 00:41)

Mr Beast never post on his page (109,345) by Tevin from USA Let's be patient. Maybe they are timing everything. Music drops last week/big radio push so the song can chart. Music video drops this week, which hopefully will make the song chart higher the following week. Video cameos including Mr beast, drops next week, which should push the video even higher. Who knows, it's just a guess, maybe maybe they are playing the long game, slow burner here. We have to remember that in today's musical landscape, younger audiences play the biggest part, and unless it's Christmas related, Mariah isn't just going to shoot to the top anymore on the charts. Let's see how everything goes, before we start speaking doom and gloom. (Sunday 15 June 2025; 14:57) this is a reply to message 109,339

Mr Beast never post on his page (109,339) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia If the reason why they get to him is to gain viewers from his 450 million subscribers, then the mission is failed, so far. He never post or repost it. I visit his channel and yes it is true that all his videos have high views, his latest video has 70 million views in just 7 days. (Sunday 15 June 2025; 09:09)

Next single (109,248) by Tevin from USA I agree, we do not need another [Bye Bye] issue again. Especially since she already has a ballad coming out with Barbra. Mariah we need more uptemps. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 19:55) this is a reply to message 109,243

Next single (109,243) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I know it's premature to talk about this but I have been hearing rumours that the next single is going to be a ballad type duet with Anderson .Paak. There are a few reasons I don't think that's a good idea. - It's the TEOM cloning all over again which tanked E=MC2 and her future releases for trying to do the same format. I think her next single should still be another uptempo song. A fresh new sound like T-Dang. It's summer so let it be fun and something people can enjoy and feel uplifted. Some catchy lyrics, a strong chorus (Sabrina Carpenter dominated summer with her clever lyrics and choruses, the "I'm working late cos I'm a singer" or the catchy chorus of Espresso, or the digs in "Taste" and "Please Please Please" to name a few). So I think her next single should be uptempo and catchy. The general public is seemingly responding well to T-Dang not just lambs which is new and we need the GP to get success. - I honestly think if she is releasing any collaborations as singles it should be high impact and high profile collaborators that can benefit her on the charts if she really wants those #1's stacking up. Also she is possibly in a relation with him and I think it'll be sweeter to keep it as an album track than an official single. Those are my thoughts and 2 cents. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 16:24)

Joseph Kahn (109,247) by Tevin from USA Who is JLo? (Thursday 12 June 2025; 19:52) this is a reply to message 109,240

Joseph Kahn (109,240) by Carlos from Brazil I am also very excited for the music video. Joseph Kahn is really teasing us. I read online that the earth shattering surprise would be JLo getting barred at the club entrance and then Mariah goes to the bouncer and says "I know her." Lol. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 13:36)

Charts (109,238) by Tevin from USA Thanks for the info. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 12:37) this is a reply to message 109,233

Charts (109,233) by Bobby A from United States The tracking week is Friday [through] Thursday. The chart announcement is next Monday and dated the following Saturday. I asked my Lambs on X. Lol. (Thursday 12 June 2025; 02:34)

Charts (109,231) by Tevin from USA When do the Billboard charts update? (Wednesday 11 June 2025; 22:11)

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