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Re: Dionne Warwick (98,010) (98,013) by Matt from Australia That’s Diane Warren hun. (Sunday 23 May 2021; 16:42)

Re: Last Night a DJ Saved My Life - songs about Derek (97,394) (97,396) by Matt from Australia Of course. I think we should also add I Only Wanted to round out the trilogy with My All and After Tonight. (Thursday 18 February 2021; 01:13)

Last Night a DJ Saved My Life - songs about Derek (97,382) by Matt from Australia The definitive collection: 1. Honey 2. My All 3. The Roof (Back in Time) 4. Fourth of July 5. Breakdown 6. Babydoll 7. The Beautiful Ones (cover) 8. Heartbreaker 9. After Tonight 10. Vulnerability (interlude) 11. Crybaby 12. Did I Do That? 13. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (cover) 14. Lullaby 15. Subtle Invitation What did I miss or am dead wrong about? (Wednesday 17 February 2021; 02:29)

Walter A (95,949) by Matt from Australia Was anyone else hoping for some closure on the professional break up of Mariah and Walter? Though I wonder if he was one of "Tommy's boys" who watched him put a knife to her face. (Sunday 4 October 2020; 12:54)

Some sales perspective (86,992) by Matt from Australia I just read a Rolling Stone article that says Miley's last album debuted at number 5 on Billboard and sold 45,000 in its first week. It hasn't even gone gold yet. Meanwhile her previous album, Bangerz, debuted at number 1 with 270,000 its first week. In short, many people's expectations for Mariah need a serious adjustment. Then you will realize how successful she still is. (Tuesday 11 December 2018; 21:38)

For pure indulgence... (85,436) by Matt from Australia I would absolutely love for Mariah to sit down with Wendy to promote this album. Why not give her the whole hour? They've always been so fun together and the radio interviews were epic. Wendy's said a lot about Mariah, but she's such a fan. By the way, if anyone knows where I can find a copy of the multi-hour long radio interview they did during Charmbracelet era I'd be forever grateful. (Tuesday 30 October 2018; 16:46)

The "wedding" (85,179) by Matt from Australia Interesting article. Mariah is referenced towards the end. Kerry Stokes is a very respected figure in Australian business life. Oodles of credibility. Surely one can assume the agent is Stella. The apparent pressure to go ahead with the wedding and discussing it like a business deal about to flop is a little icky. (Monday 22 October 2018; 14:00)

What's the buzz? (85,030) by Matt from Australia The Distance > GTFO. (Thursday 18 October 2018; 10:45)

The next single (84,949) by Matt from Australia Has to be an uptempo banger. Just has to be. (Tuesday 16 October 2018; 15:16)

Re: NYE (80,247) (80,249) by Matt from Australia Please don't ever change Andrew. (Thursday 4 January 2018; 05:28)

Re: Martyn who? He is not the only victim (75,698) (75,702) by Matt from Australia Dumb. Who are you to tell these people they cannot express sadness for someone they had or felt a connection with? Dumb. (Thursday 25 May 2017; 13:37)

New sound? (67,695) by Matt from Australia Are we all agreed it's time to step away from the rappers crowding Mariah's songs? I like that Gaga has (hopefully) reintroduced a more raw sound to music. I hope in the new era Mariah gets into the studio on a good day and gives us all she's got without over-production or voice enhancements. (Sunday 30 October 2016; 13:24)

The next era (67,694) by Matt from Australia I've seen a few posts recently discussing what Mariah's next era should be like. I think it is her last chance to have mainstream success from the release of an album and she knows it. The stakes are high (assuming she still cares about cultural impact and sales). I agree with the general sentiment that her next album should be "fun". Love it or hate it all this partying, revealing outfits/pics, tabloid drama and reality TV talk is definitely keeping her relevant in wider media and should be the groundwork for a mid to up tempo radio hit if executed properly. However I must say 14 versions of It's Like That would be such a wasted opportunity for her next album as she clearly has some work to do in connecting with the real fans (and reconnecting with those she's lost). Single releases should definitely be loaded with those mid to up tempo ear worms (accompanied with high quality videos that aren't just shots of her looking sexy). However in addition I also think the album should have a running motif letting us know who the hell she is at this moment. I think it's this air of untouchability that has disillusioned so many who felt they connected with her in the past. Why can't a "legendary diva" be dissected and show real human emotion (without the dramatics). The reference point should be an interview uploaded on YouTube titled "The Lost Mariah Carey Interview 1999" - if you haven't already you need to check this out. This girl was fun, highly intelligent, unafraid to talk about her flaws and insecurities, business savvy and most importantly made it clear her knowledge of music and artistry is incomparable amongst her peers. What is it really like to be Mariah Carey at this point in her life and career - without the "bleak" and the "dahling" charade. There must be so much to say, tell us what you divulge to Stella over a few splashes. Let us in on your insecurities, whether it be about your image, your career, your love life - I'm sure we can all relate in some way. And please reflect this in meaningful interviews, show them you aren't just a vacuous caricature. Maybe she tried this with MIAM but it just lacked context and lacks engagement with the listener. A good artist can turn such emotions into a hot record and if she can make these personal statements relatable to all with a few catchy tunes then in my view she has a winner. (Sunday 30 October 2016; 11:43)

Like a Wendy interview (59,816) by Matt from Australia Hi everyone, hoping somebody can help a fellow lamb out. A few years ago I came across an epic 2 hour+ radio interview between MC and Wendy Williams on YouTube. It was so good. She was promoting Charmbracelet so it must have been from 2002-ish. Anyway I would love to listen again but I cannot find it anywhere. Does anybody here have the clip by any chance or know where I can find it? A long shot perhaps but please let me know if you can help. (Wednesday 17 February 2016; 11:28)