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About Matty from Vancouver Canada: I love music of all kinds, with R&B and pop toping my list of favourite genres. I've been a Mariah fan since Charmbraclet, there was something about that album that connects on a deep level. Other favourite albums are Glitter, Daydream, The Emancipation of Mimi, and Me. I Am Mariah. My Favourite Mariah Songs are: The Art of Letting Go, Fantasy & Shake It Off. My Least Favourite album is Music Box. My most start-to-finish listened album (don't-skip-a-track albums): Emotions, Butterfly, The Emancipation of Mimi and Me. I Am Mariah: The Elusive Chanteuse.

Who is Jack Harlow? (104,228) by Matty from Vancouver Canada That's my only question: who is this guy? Anyone know? (Sunday 26 November 2023; 08:46)

The sound of MC16 (104,219) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I have always wanted a full on Disco album from MC. I love the idea of a Jazz album that many have brought up, or, and hear me out, a Country inspired album. I'm not a huge Country fan necessarily, but something in the vain of Kacey Musgrave like Right to Dream and Help Me Make it Through the Night would be gold. Willy Nelson could co-produce with Mariah. Also, if any label would release a "Greatest hits: Gospel Mariah" with So Blessed, [I wish you well], [Fly like a bird], Heavenly etc. I'd purchase it on vinyl. (Saturday 25 November 2023; 23:33) this is a reply to message 104,210

The sound of MC16 (104,210) by Robert-Anthony from United States What do you want MC16 to sound like? What producers do you want MC to work with? It has to be another cohesive body of work like Caution. I would love for her to work with Babyface, Bizness Boi, Darhyl Camper, Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, Pop and Oak, Wrabel, Akeel Henry, Deputy, Nova Wav and Ryan Tedder. (Saturday 25 November 2023; 00:20)

Never sung in her life (104,218) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Amen Norman. (Saturday 25 November 2023; 17:01) this is a reply to message 104,164

Never sung in her life (104,164) by Norman from USA I believe his point is that you guys regurtitate the same complaints every other week and think you're going to change something. It's been how long since Daydream? And you all swear you're the only ones who like her because you tear her to shreds. And, no, asking a singer to sing isn't a big ask, but expecting 1995 or 2000s vocals isn't going to happen no matter the critique. Being at the Hollywood Bowl nights was such a great experience as a fan because it packed with people who were there to have fun and enjoy the show. And enjoy it we did. It was a blast to interact with people who had never seen in concert and enjoyed what was offered and how it was it offered. The energy when she did a medly of part of her catalog was at fever pitch. It was heartening. And as people left, you could hear everyone discussing her voice and how well she did and wishing more of this from her. Having a discussion about the status of her current voice is one thing, and she's not above reproach, but enough with same critical drag and calling it love. No need to gaslight. We've read them for years and know abusive language when we read it. It's okay to only like her 90s stuff and nothing past that. Admit it and move on - you'll all be happier. But no need to constantly bash every effing move and call it constructive when all it is, is tearing things down. Oh, and before anyone comes out with pejorative "yass queen" rebuttal, no one is asking for you to be that. No one. You can have fun on the board without punching down. It's reductive. Now, joy to the effing world or whatever. We mostly love everyone. (Wednesday 22 November 2023; 21:39)

Never sung in her life (104,158) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Ok critical lambs, you've exposed it. Mariah has never sung in her life. She's a studio creation. She can't sing, she's never performed live, the only Mariah that was real was 1993-1995. Adele, Celine, Ariana, Beyoncé never ever lip. . I've gotta ask (especially the "I wish Mariah was frozen in 1993" from the UK commenters), why can't you just enjoy Mimi's magic and success? I get we all have our favourite "Mariah moments", but all those with the opinionated stance that nothing beats Mariah between Music Box and Daydream is tired. Mariah's best, most emotive moments are post Charmbracelet. (Tuesday 21 November 2023; 21:54)

3 biggest feature shames (104,097) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I love the Westlife version of Against All Odds and would have taken them over the 98 Degrees boy band colab with TGIFY. Westlife didn't fully land in Canada, so maybe it's because it was one of my only real exposure to them that I like that version so much. Instead, I'd like to suggest When Christmas Comes with John Legend. I love that feature and video so much, it's everything Christmas to me and should have been the version of MCIIY. Plus John is so darn cute especially playing on the keys. (Friday 17 November 2023; 19:38) this is a reply to message 104,080

3 biggest feature shames (104,080) by Jamie from UK I love Westlife but not on this track I'm afraid, Mariah's solo version is much better. I like WYC with Brian but defo prefer the solo version but nice to have both. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 09:07)

Can Mariah beat The Beatles? (104,096) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I think Mariah could absolutely best The Beatles, but I remember her saying in an interview years back that she's afraid to eclipse their standing because people would throw a fit. She mentioned things were already heated enough when she surpassed Elvis. If Mariah got credit on BBE, and her feature on Unforgettable with French Montana were the main, standard versions, plus Migrate being single 2 from EMC2, and Loverboy Firecracker version getting a proper push, she'd be there. (Friday 17 November 2023; 19:34) this is a reply to message 104,090

Can Mariah beat The Beatles? (104,090) by jaker20 from US I think she can, if she want to. The Billboard Hot 100 points are so low. It's only consistently high during the Christmas seasons, which is a Mariah season. So if you're doing the math if Mariah actually wants to take it with a really good song, she can. I can't wait for the Usher collab. Maybe that will do the trick. (Friday 17 November 2023; 06:40)

3 biggest feature shames (104,073) by Matty from Vancouver Canada It's a darn shame that the following tracks didn't have the features included on the official album versions: 1) UOMF - Nicki Minaj 2) Whenever you call - Brian McKnight 3) Against all odds/Take a look at me now - Westlife There are a few features I could have done without on the album release, these three are ones I wish were included on the official album release every time I listen to the respective albums in full. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:30)

What happened to Brandy's voice? (104,071) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I think the car accident she was in around 2007 took an unreal emotional toll on her. Some on the board seem to forgot how life experience affects your artistic output at the deepest level. I love Brandy, and the Butterfly Lounge reimagining was a missed opportunity for both Mariah and Randy. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 23:09) this is a reply to message 104,066

What happened to Brandy's voice? (104,066) by Robert-Anthony from United States I thought the same thing too, Terna. Maybe age has caught up with her. I feel touring really helped to maintain her voice when she was younger. (Wednesday 15 November 2023; 18:46)

Not sure what to do (104,057) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Absolutely go. Last years show in Toronto was so unreal, positive, and full of joy. It's also a great remind of how the general public sees and loves Mariah vs. critical lambs. It's refreshing. I saw her at MSG on New Years 2010, the venue is iconic and Mariah on her home turf is something you don't want to miss. (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 22:58) this is a reply to message 104,052

Not sure what to do (104,052) by Jamie from UK Yes part of me wants to wait to see how these go first then consider going to next full concert. (Tuesday 14 November 2023; 12:27)

Talk show schedule (104,027) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Does anyone know Mimi's full talk show schedule for the coming months? She's been doing so much more TV recently and I don't know until after the fact. Thanks so much for the JHud tip this week. I've got it recorded now. Any other daytime or nighttime talk show appearances coming up? I love when Mariah does the talk show circuit. (Sunday 12 November 2023; 18:13)

Mariah, please be ready (104,007) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Agreed. It's like the forum has been hijacked (again), and there's no fun to be found. (Friday 10 November 2023; 03:02) this is a reply to message 104,006

Mariah, please be ready (104,006) by Bradley from South Africa Andrew, your schtick has become tiresome. I'm objective too, and I hold musicians to a high standard, but you're the pits bro. And I know you'll reply to this with a well thought out response. Reading and listening to respond is what you do, it's what defines you. Do you ever get tired of this though? Webmaster you can delete and block me after this if you need to, I'll accept, but after reading this guys messages for over a decade, I have to suggest that he sits on a "duck". If "anal" had any other name, it would be Andrew. I'm sorry if offend here, but this is the most pleasant words I could find to sum up this person. (Friday 10 November 2023; 00:19)

It's time clip (103,950) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Brad, we're back to the classic divide with this board. I wasn't being snarky at all. It's a trend that's existed for 30 plus years and Mariah is implementing it. I was not being a b*tch. I felt your comment came across as judgement, over something that's been normalized for years. I'm sorry you took my response personally. People want MC to be relevant, and when she is, she's criticized for not being Mariah from the '90s. (Friday 3 November 2023; 07:15) this is a reply to message 103,945

It's time clip (103,945) by Brad from USA One needn't be snarky or condescending when responding to someone else's earnest inquiry. Just being kind I'm sure is a trend that we can all "be in touch with", no matter our age. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 20:57)

It's time clip (103,942) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Intentional. I swear some of you are so out of touch. I'm 38 and can still grasp what the trends are. Matching earrings aren't the moment. Think Janet and George in the 80's, that's happening again. (Thursday 2 November 2023; 17:35) this is a reply to message 103,939

It's time clip (103,939) by Brad from USA Does it bother anyone else that she is not wearing a matching drop earring in her left ear as well? Was that an accident or oversight or somehow intended? (Thursday 2 November 2023; 02:39)

Ginger MC (103,928) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Mariah nailed Jessica Rabbit, I would also now like to see Mariah do a Red Head Era, the colour looks gorgeous on her. (Wednesday 1 November 2023; 02:10) this is a reply to message 103,926

Ginger MC (103,926) by Robert-Anthony from United States Who is MC trying to portray in her Halloween picture? I can't figure out the character. [Webmaster: Jessica Rabbit] (Tuesday 31 October 2023; 22:39)

7 songs one billion streams (103,923) by Matty from Vancouver Canada What are some of you talking about that MC pays dust to Daydream? Fantasy, ABMB and Hero are Mariah's most over played song on radio. Fantasy is my personal life anthem, but you can't turn on the radio without one of those three songs playing, that's why no one needs to stream them, they are over played in the main stream. It's like Papa Don't Preach by Madge and Toxic by Britney, why would you stream them when they are constantly playing in every grocery store and drug store? Touch My Body and Obsessed are also creeping up in the over played roster. Mariah has so many master pieces, I wish the mainstream would diversify her music on radio and other public forums. (Monday 30 October 2023; 21:22) this is a reply to message 103,922

7 songs one billion streams (103,922) by Tevin from USA I still say Daydream was the most perfect album title that Mariah has named. On the outside "looking in" she was on top of the world with money, fame, prestige, the looks and the voice. Yet behind the scenes with the all the mess that was going on and falling apart in her personal life, all the external "happiness" truly was just a daydream. (Monday 30 October 2023; 20:35)

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,702) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I love this idea. Those four songs fit so well with E=MC2, especially Obsessed. (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 02:25) this is a reply to message 103,699

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,699) by T from USA We all know the tragic story of E=MC2's trajectory after the first single, the disappearance of Mimi and then the re-emergence in depression. In hindsight, with the lack of commercial success she's had since (except Christmas), one really can look back at the mistakes made like not releasing Migrate as the second single and think it was her last big change at commercial dominance. Would've a re-release like she did with TEOM made a big difference? Would it have sparked new life for the album? Imagine Obsessed was the fourth single from a repackaged album. I think I would've taken that over MOAIA. 1. Migrate (ft. T-Pain) 2. Touch My Body 3. Cruise Control (ft. Damian Marley) 4. I Stay In Love 5. Side Effects (ft. Young Jeezy) 6. I'm That Chick 7. Love Story 8. I'll Be Lovin You Long Time 9. Last Kiss 10. Thanks For Nothing 11. OOC 12. For The Record 13. Bye Bye 14. I Wish You Well 15. Obsessed 16. Betcha Gon' Know 17. H.A.T.E.U. 18. It's a Wrap (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 01:34)

Happy Thanksgiving Canadian Lambs (103,701) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Happy Thanksgiving Canadian Lambs. Hope you’ve gotten some quality time and good food with your loved ones and chosen family. (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 02:24)

David Guetta and Fred Again (103,548) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I agree. Mariah lead the way in the '90's with helping to create the idea of a celebrity DJ, but never kept up with hottest celebrity DJ's after the Jump Smokers era who also had other massive hits and remixes with Britney Spears, Pitbull and Ke$ha. I love that she finally worked with DJ Khalid, but I would absolutely love an album of club bangers with hot celebrity DJ's who play the festival circuit. (Friday 22 September 2023; 16:16) this is a reply to message 103,547

David Guetta and Fred Again (103,547) by Robert-Anthony from United States I think a David Guetta and Mariah Carey collaboration would be an instant radio hit. There is not one bad song that he's ever done for a major artist. Fred Again would be a nice collaboration too. I am hoping for more dance songs on the new album. (Friday 22 September 2023; 14:08)

My Prayer and Forever (103,386) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I absolutely adore My Prayer. It feels like a sister song to Forever from Daydream. I wish Mariah had more songs in this 1950 early 1960s Doo Wop sound. I know she's got a lot of songs with inspiration of Doo Wop like ABMB, but My Prayer, Forever and of course Hopeless Devoted to You with Olivia are just spectacular and suite her voice perfectly. (Saturday 9 September 2023; 02:59)

MC's next era (102,969) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Absolutely, More Unforgettable with French Montana vibes would be amazing. Suites her voice so well. (Wednesday 5 July 2023; 20:13) this is a reply to message 102,965

MC's next era (102,965) by Tevin from USA I would love to see Mariah dabble into Afro beats. (Wednesday 5 July 2023; 05:40)

Mahogany (102,924) by Matty from Vancouver Canada [When I feel it] is my absolute favourite unreleased track from Mariah aside from Help Me Make it Through the Night from the Tennessee [soundtrack]. (Wednesday 21 June 2023; 03:12) this is a reply to message 102,922

Mahogany (102,922) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just listened to Sprung. It's a shame Mahogany and MC didn't do more songs together. He really captured a retro 70s feel that no other producer has been able to do for MC. He probably pulled out some of MC's best vocals on TEOM. Maybe we get a better quality version of When Feel It one day too. Just my two cents today. Lol. (Wednesday 21 June 2023; 00:19)

Bebe Rexha phone throw (102,923) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Hahahahahaha so true and were desperate for a viral moment. Imagine if the person at Mariah's LA Pride concert [hit] Mariah in the face like it did Bebe. So apparently what I've learned from the Gen Z'ers in my life (I'm a Millennial, gotta hit up this new younger bunch for this info). Apparently it's something where the some artists will pick up the phone after it's thrown on stage and take a selfie with it and toss it back to the phone owner. Not in the case of Bebe because the dude told the police he thought it would be funny, but apparently the origin is having the artist play along and snap a selfie. Lame imo. (Wednesday 21 June 2023; 03:09) this is a reply to message 102,921

Bebe Rexha phone through (102,921) by Bill from the UK Ah yes. Back in those days when people had attention spans lol. (Tuesday 20 June 2023; 20:05)

Bebe Rexha phone through (102,919) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I heard on a podcast reviewing Mariah LA Pride Concert, that someone threw their cell phone on the stage during the Pride concert and in classic Mariah form made a joke and then kicked the phone to the side. Did you all see that Bebe Rexha had someone do the same thing at her concert and now has stitches and a black eye? Can't someone explain with this new stunt is and what the disrupters intentions are? I don't get it? The guy who hit Bebe said when he got arrested "I thought it would be funny." Why? Where is the funny part of throwing a hard object at a performer that you paid to see? I'm lost at this new trend. Any insight? (Tuesday 20 June 2023; 10:06)

MB30 (102,907) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Robert-Anthony, I couldn't agree more. I respect and love that it moves mountains for some of the lambs, but for me it's the most uninspired and basic of all the Mariah albums. It's such a snooze. Celine, Barbara or Whitney could have sung lyric for lyric the entire MB album. It doesn't have any of that Mariah magic imo. (Sunday 18 June 2023; 01:52) this is a reply to message 102,906

MB30 (102,906) by Robert-Anthony from United States MB is my least favorite MC album. I don't listen to it at all. (Saturday 17 June 2023; 22:12)

Best song intro (102,779) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Fantasy is like nothing else. I think it's her most known intro to non-lambs for sure and you just know exactly the fire and heat she's about to unleash. I love the "Bounce Bounce Bounce" from Migrate is epic especially for an album opener; probably her best album opener. I'd also back the LoverBoy Firecracker intro; it's a heartbreaker that she couldn't have released that initially. Ps. Any North American's see the upcoming commercial for The Bachelorette? [They] use [Fantasy] in it, and starts with that epic intro. It's almost a best of montage Fantasy it's [an] amazing commercial and I'm not even a fan of the show. (Sunday 28 May 2023; 06:38) this is a reply to message 102,774

Best song intro (102,774) by Robert-Anthony from United States The intro to Fantasy is MC's best song intro. (Saturday 27 May 2023; 04:02)

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