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Re: Mariah featured in NYTimes article about cheating (99,704) (99,739) by Nikki from usa I call BS on this. The NY Times and Post were butt hurt that Mariah was in contention with the Beatles records. They also used to accuse MC's stats of being fake because her label released her singles while airplay was high. That one was repeated in '99 with Heartbreaker. Ironically enough, Mariah made an announcement in August of '99 about when the song would be available for airplay and for a single drop. I believe you can find an article about that on this website still. Heartbreaker dropped on the date in September that she stated in August. Which proves the guy wrong who claimed she waited until her airplay was at a peak then switched the date. There's too many accusations made that turned out to be false because they didn't want her breaking any of their records. I call BS on switching barcodes, because that doesn't actually help the record labels. Billboard changed its rules in the mid 90's so many artists were debuting at #1 for the first time. MC benefited most because she appeals to more than one genre whereas the rest primarily ruled just one. (Monday 21 February 2022; 03:46)

Re: #1's Record Store Day release (99,717) (99,738) by Nikki from usa Not true. Mariah's been trying to get a Beyonce duet since 2006. She's talked about it a lot. It's never come together. I don't know if it ever will, but it wouldn't be from a lack of trying. (Monday 21 February 2022; 03:13)

Re: #1's Record Store Day release (99,718) (99,737) by Nikki from usa But, George liked her remake. He publicly tweeted it. (Monday 21 February 2022; 03:12)

Re: Sweetheart (99,723) (99,736) by Nikki from usa Lol - maybe you guys don't like Sweetheart because it's not a Mariah record. It's JD's track and his production on it. Mariah is only a feature, but does mark the first time where she's all over someone else's record and sounds like the lead. We're so used to hearing rappers overtake her songs to the point she sometimes sounds like a feature on her own track. (Monday 21 February 2022; 03:11)

I want MC Fairytales (99,696) by Nikki from usa I don't know what she'll do for an album, but I know what I want. I want Mariah to do an album where every song is based off a fairytale with her songwriter hat on full swing. I need at least one music video to be at night and feature Mariah in moonlight. Also, I want a real Mariah mermaid video. Whether she has to rock it mermaid Weeki Wachee style or CGI, I don't care. I know there's inflation and no money in music anymore, so I don't care if she has product placements in the videos to afford a good one. She could sponsor travel destinations. That's very Mariah. It doesn't matter, whatever works. Colors, Mariah. Bring on the colors. (Tuesday 15 February 2022; 01:39)

Re: New album is an old album (99,677) (99,695) by Nikki from usa I'm not sure how you think all that works, but Drake worked with J.Lo and her albums haven't sold since the early 2000's. Beyonce worked with Tina Turner during the height of her fame. (Tuesday 15 February 2022; 01:30)

Re: One offs compilation album? (99,688) (99,694) by Nikki from usa Not sure what you mean. MIAMTEC was supposed to be released in 2012. She pushed it back when Nick was hospitalized. After his diagnosis, she pushed it back to the end of the year until her AI deal was announced. The album was pushed back again. Everyone wanted Triumphant. She wasn't going to release it to radio. Rap stations begged, so she released it solely to them. Pop fans loved the remixed dance versions. One of them could've easily had a radio edit and be made into a single. Mariah was already scheduled for AI and her role in The Butler. She gave rap fans a low budget video for fighting for the track and it went to #1 on BET for a month. ESPN called her up for the track, she squeezed it in for the halftime show due to request, other sports venues were interested too. She had a major platform never used before if she went after it. However, that would've been impossible with her contracts and concern over Nick relapsing which is the whole reason she agreed to AI in the first place. (Tuesday 15 February 2022; 01:22)

Re: Never Forget You (99,320) (99,365) by Nikki from usa If you'll recall - the public doesn't buy anymore. Mariah was "asked to choose"? Seriously? She didn't approve of Ben's removal and had no association with Walter prior to Tommy setting him up with her according to Walter. Do we also recall that Mariah primarily did the songwriting? Or the fact she wrote several songs solo, but Walter automatically got a writer's credit? Or was he sleeping with Mariah and Tommy when she wrote Looking In? What of the fact Mariah states in her book that Walter only helped write the bridge of AIWFCIY? The songs Mariah likes has little to do with Walter. How many gospel tracks has Walter done since MC? You'll also notice how most of the songs you listed weren't singles and only a few hits with Walter were successful. Remind me, how many years of success did Walter have after Mariah left? After all, if people on YouTube don't represent today's public, than Walter's numbers should reflect how much the public truly loves his work, right? (Tuesday 4 January 2022; 07:38)

Re: Vogue - top 17 looks (99,325) (99,364) by Nikki from usa Obviously, I don't know if you're a boy or a girl. I will say ta tas have a much different look peering down than in a mirror. Sometimes you look down and it seems like a little cleavage, but you see it head on and it tons more from the frontal view. You'd think everyone would see in front of a mirror before leaving, but that's not always the case. MC has a problem with clothes not arriving on time and then having to haul ass. (Tuesday 4 January 2022; 07:17)

Re: Never Forget You (99,304) (99,316) by Nikki from usa I'm not sure if the point is nostalgia for Mariah's older fanbase or if they're legit talking new music. Where new music is concerned, that stuff doesn't play well these days. Music reactors on YouTube from this time period also seem to be unanimous in not liking the Music Box album the most from her catalog. They find it boring. Meanwhile, Mariah doesn't like the work she did with Walter. She always says the music is too "schmaltzy". I know Walter likes to say he was under contract as the company line. However, everyone was under contract, including Mariah. She still had albums to deliver. They split in '97 and she was on the label until '01. (Wednesday 29 December 2021; 03:29)

Re: Can't sing diss 1999 (99,311) (99,315) by Nikki from usa Well, even the media knew that. There were plenty of incidences of Lopez dressing like her exactly. Even a magazine spread was identical. In one picture, the media actually confused her with Mariah and claimed Mariah was leaving a restaurant. Rainbow had to be pushed back to push Lopez's debut first, despite MC having to finish the record in 3 months. It's partly why she signed up to do Divas Live 2000. She announced that Mahogany song she'd tribute to Diana Ross. Lopez recorded it and slapped it on as a bonus to her debut in Europe. So, the label said Mariah couldn't release her version for 2000. Then, she was greenlit to start promoting her Rainbow project. She didn't have time to make a replacement record. Carey promoted her version, but had to do a last minute smash up of Love Hangover with Heartbreaker as her official tribute. She was making it during Divas rehearsals, so she didn't have time to rehearse prior to the show despite opening for the event. She did it impromptu opening night. (Wednesday 29 December 2021; 03:10)

Re: Don't Look Up (99,309) (99,314) by Nikki from usa Since the president's played by Streep - do you think this is an ongoing joke about how Mariah stole her seat during the award show? (Wednesday 29 December 2021; 02:55)

Re: Mariah's voice (99,203) (99,222) by Nikki from usa I have to ask, do you think Justin Bieber should go on Barbra Walters and cry that he can't hit high notes like he did as a kid? People's voices change with time. It's a natural part of aging. In opera, there are singing parts for children up to people in their 60's. A singer can sing their whole life in the opera, but they will be singing different parts throughout their life to match their vocal abilities. The most important part is to constantly develop more vocal skills. Mariah has more skills now than she did when she was in her "prime" as you all like to say. Most of you don't understand vocals. You determine what's "good" based off power and how well you like the tone. As a singer, Mariah wouldn't. In fact, she looks back at her performances and often cringes because she didn't like the way she sang it. I do understand you are a 90's fan, but it's a shame you're mourning her voice as if she can't sing anymore if she's not 26. I come at this from a different angle. I'm interested in the biology of vocal chords and Mariah Carey's are interesting. Mariah's a rare acuto sfogato soprano. Typically, these singers careers only last 10 years. Constantly singing in the extremes of the vocal chords causes rapid wear and tear. So does singing with a lot of air as whistling does or having nodes. The "super human agility" is a biological factor of thin vocal chords with a lot elasticity. That elasticity begins to wane after a woman hits her early 30's and her voice will drop. Which is why acuto sfogato sopranos will either retire or choose a new vocal style part to fit their vocal abilities. All vocalists experience this in their early 30's, but it shows up in different ways depending on vocal type. You'll usually notice a lot of singers singing staccato of stop and go rather than holding a note. Proper vocals are harder to maintain as you age. Bad vocal technique can be killer. Look at Adele. She was young when she came out, yet after a couple of albums she needed vocal surgery. That puts new perspective on how strict Mariah was in her regimen to sing as she does and put out that much product over that many years before getting raspy. (Sunday 19 December 2021; 19:49)

Re: Smoke and mirrors (99,215) (99,219) by Nikki from usa I think you're doing a lot of projecting. Mariah's been touring like crazy for the past decade. With and without criticisms about the state of her voice. It didn't stop her. So, to say that's the reason she's not touring makes little sense. Anyone who's been a fan of Carey for any length of time knows what a germ phobe she is, which is far more likely the reason. She's also from New York which has one the strictest lockdowns as we speak. If you think she has a problem making money than you clearly didn't notice how much those Apple specials have been raking in worldwide. She will eventually have to tour again, because she's under contract with Live Nation. The only way out of that is if she buys out her contract. All live footage done by everybody is done multiple times with the best scenes chosen. That's how movies, music videos, and live clips have always been done. It's not a special conspiracy for Mariah, she's always done things this way since the beginning. You're also making the assumption that her views on her vocals are the same as yours. Mariah's fans are the only ones who expect her voice not to age. (Sunday 19 December 2021; 17:06)

Re: Interesting thought (99,214) (99,218) by Nikki from usa You are aware it's a male dominated business, right? Can you even name an artist who primarily works with females? (Sunday 19 December 2021; 16:45)

Nick a no no (98,719) by Nikki from usa You don't buy things for the kids behind the parent's back. That's not cool. Especially, since Nick only sees his kids 6 times a year. Nick didn't have 5 kids when Roc and Roe were 8. Nick seems to be confusing time frames. That seems like a more recent conversation. He's up to 7 now. All of that is neither here nor there because kids tend to spend too much time on their phones instead of interreacting with other humans. I can understand MC not wanting her kids dependent on electronics when they already have some. That can add another danger she may not be able to monitor. These are celebrity children. Mariah's the one caring for them most of the time. It also makes me wonder how hands on Nick is when he's with them or if he distracts them with gadgets, so they don't bother him. (Sunday 10 October 2021; 04:48)

Re: Mariah and Ryan Reynolds in romantic comedy movie (98,551) (98,554) by Nikki from usa I agree. MC would be great in a rom com. Her comedy was everything in WiseGirls. (Friday 27 August 2021; 00:12)

Re: Mariah sang on Eminem's "Superman" (98,516) (98,519) by Nikki from usa Not quite what you think. Mariah and Eminem had agreed to work on a track together. When neither of their managers could find a single day they both had off at the same time to really work on a track together, Mariah bounced. Mariah had been working on Glitter and a producer team called Klark Kent Productions. I'm not spelling it right. They worked on several Glitter tracks. They had an ongoing joke calling Mariah "super girl" because she'd get changed on flights with new makeup and look different when she emerged. Instead of phone booths it was a plane. Eminem got butt hurt when she didn't get back to him, so he re-worked the song. It was supposed to be a reference to the 80's. He kept the song, dissed her, along with the entire album. He promoted the album by claiming they were dating. Then, promoted his own soundtrack movie chism by claiming they hooked up. (Saturday 14 August 2021; 01:42)

Re: I miss Stella (98,335) (98,393) by Nikki from usa If Anthony Burrell were honest he wouldn't have done the show. He was cool when thinking he was the leading man, but when that didn't pan out, he acted like a toddler with a tantrum. I also didn't like him encouraging MC to show her ass for the show. His suggestions were awful and she took them. After NYE his butt was fired. He tried to save face by claiming his contract had simply ended. Anthony was a diva on the show and you certainly don't change a line up prior to a huge event without getting the ok from the boss. You absolutely don't prevent them from leaving. He wasn't the problem, but he added more to them that night. The only thing I understood from all of this is Mariah still wants some dreamlover to rescue her. She doesn't take the lead. She gives the reigns to everyone around her. Mariah wants to be taken care of and that's what this boils down to. That doesn't work when you're the boss. You need to lead and take care of yourself by demanding what you need and don't hire anyone that can't meet those standards. (Monday 19 July 2021; 05:31)

Re: I miss Stella (98,343) (98,392) by Nikki from usa Ironically, that's what it was supposed to be and what Carey originally signed up for. However, Stella spent years on producing Love and Hip Hop or whatever that VH1 show is called. It's almost as bad. Once Mariah got on board it turned into Stella's World. A behind the scenes look at her creating songs and putting a tour together could've been interesting. It is originally what everyone tuned in for. It's noticeable how over 4 million people tuned in for the first episode and it dropped by half for the second. (Monday 19 July 2021; 05:13)

Re: Morgan is pathetic / Parasites (98,361) (98,391) by Nikki from usa Dude's in his 60's - he should've "made his own way" a while ago. It doesn't matter how he's depicted, he has history of violence. Mariah has a right to speak about her past. The book is about her, not about him. Unlike a tabloid, he actually has to prove it cost him deals, he can't just talk. (Monday 19 July 2021; 04:59)

Re: American Idol performance (98,374) (98,390) by Nikki from usa Yes, it was live and beyond proven. She sang the medley three times in front of fans. Three different version were put on YouTube before they were taken down from fans at the event. AI mixed and matched the performances together badly. Carey can't lip sync to save her life and the fact you can't tell means you don't ever know what's live or not. (Monday 19 July 2021; 04:51)

MC's new managment (98,183) by Nikki from usa I hope this is a good move, I think it is. Beyonce is a huge event. That requires a lot of preparation and a long pushed project. Mariah does more things in less time. Roc Nation only seemed to pull through with the production of MC's Christmas season. The rest of it they seem to leave up to her for short lived self-promo. It really hasn't been working well when she has so many little tours every year and does side projects in between. She loves to collab so much, this probably leaves her cold. If it weren't for the internet I'd never know when she's touring or coming out with anything. Which has nothing to do with promo either, but fans talking on social media. Yet, when she teamed up with Apple, they promoted her and got the word out. If her manager is also a partner at this new place than she's likely to get more attention to all of her extra projects. (Tuesday 15 June 2021; 21:13)

Somewhat the same, but "new"? (98,181) by Nikki from usa This sounds like the same kind of music she's been making over the past few years. Like "I Don't". Or songs from Empire. I will say "Where I Belong" is a song she made with Busta back in 2017, so who knows when MC actually contributed to this song? It may be a few years old too. Don't we always hear she's making new music every year, but wonder where it is? I like it. It's good, but it's not original or creative for a "Mariah" record for me. I don't see anyone, but MC fans and general R&B fans being on board with this. I actually expected more of a reaction from the general public for Where I Belong. I've heard it on the radio a few times, specifically, on R&B stations. (Tuesday 15 June 2021; 21:07)

Re: Promotion (98,153) (98,180) by Nikki from usa I think there's a misunderstanding here. Somewhat Loved isn't Mariah's song. That's why she's "featured"' like how Bruno Mars was "featured" on Uptown Funk. It's not his song, it's the producer's song who have an album out despite he's singing because they don't sing. Terry and Jim have an album out and it's their first, they're not going to be singing on it. It's their baby, not Mariah's. That's why she's not on the picture. Mariah wouldn't be doing anything unless they ask, it's not her place. (Tuesday 15 June 2021; 21:00)

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