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O Holy Night crosses 100m on YT (101,862) by jaker20 from US Another classic in the bag from the best selling artist of all time, Miss Mariah Carey. (Saturday 17 December 2022; 01:05)

Who was actually there? Toronto shows (101,820) by jaker20 from US Since my post was censored, let me just rephase that. No, I don't think any of them were there (as usual). It's just another negativity group think (as usual) because Mariah is their favorite punch bag (as usual). And apparently their opinion matters more than those who were actually there and enjoyed the show because they decided to focus on that. Hopefully, this is a much nicer post. (Tuesday 13 December 2022; 17:44) this is a reply to message 101,802

Who was actually there? Toronto shows (101,802) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Who was actually at the first two Toronto shows? I'm curious, because [our] crew (friends) was in the third row, she was making eye contact, nostrils in full flair, no miming, and heard her voice as clear as a bell (from the stage, not the speakers blasting in the nose-bleeds or though someone's cell phone speakers). All I'm hearing is negativity based on cell phone recordings when the commenters weren't present. She sounds absolutely phenomenal in her current voice. She riffed, she went off singing script while singing, she improvised, she laughed. Monroe killed it during the duet. She sang her heart out with and she sounded as good as any of her epic eras. (Tuesday 13 December 2022; 02:40)

Who was actually there? Toronto shows (101,818) by jaker20 from US [censored] Merry Christmas. (Tuesday 13 December 2022; 16:50) this is a reply to message 101,802

Who was actually there? Toronto shows (101,802) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Who was actually at the first two Toronto shows? I'm curious, because [our] crew (friends) was in the third row, she was making eye contact, nostrils in full flair, no miming, and heard her voice as clear as a bell (from the stage, not the speakers blasting in the nose-bleeds or though someone's cell phone speakers). All I'm hearing is negativity based on cell phone recordings when the commenters weren't present. She sounds absolutely phenomenal in her current voice. She riffed, she went off singing script while singing, she improvised, she laughed. Monroe killed it during the duet. She sang her heart out with and she sounded as good as any of her epic eras. (Tuesday 13 December 2022; 02:40)

Never Have I Ever (101,783) by jaker20 from US I just saw S1 and one of the characters mentioned Mariah's perfume and so I bought it and I loved it. Smells so good. Lol. (Sunday 11 December 2022; 20:15)

Mariah on Colbert (101,764) by jaker20 from US And yet here you are talking about the most boring stuff. You're not exactly the person to talk. It's not like you have anything to say yourself. (Friday 9 December 2022; 18:13) this is a reply to message 101,763

Mariah on Colbert (101,763) by ADAM from USA It baffles me to no end how much she repeats the same stories over and over again. Even when the interviewer wants to talk about different topics she takes over to press on about the same tired points. She's stuck on the same tangent. She really doesn't seem like an interesting person to talk with outside of her music. It's like she has Peter Pan syndrome and doesn't want to form complete sentences and compose clear thoughts with another adult. (Friday 9 December 2022; 04:25)

Mariah on Colbert (101,757) by jaker20 from US She looks so gorgeous. I also love her speaking voice, it sounds so sultry and soothing. (Thursday 8 December 2022; 20:10) this is a reply to message 101,755

Mariah on Colbert (101,755) by Aliya from Canada Wow, she was really hilarious and authentic in this interview. I hope everyone sees it. (Thursday 8 December 2022; 16:05)

W Magazine cover (101,691) by jaker20 from US How does she do it? What the hell. She was just oversized a couple of weeks ago, but now she looks better than ever. (Sunday 27 November 2022; 20:43)

Thanksgiving (101,688) by jaker20 from US Queen of Thanksgiving. (Sunday 27 November 2022; 17:10) this is a reply to message 101,686

Thanksgiving (101,686) by Mariahsbaby from usa Thank you God for blessing our girl so hard, a living legend who will forever be the moment. The parade drew 27+ million viewers, highest ratings in 5 years. Love you MC. (Sunday 27 November 2022; 03:17)

ABMB crossing 300m YT views (101,661) by jaker20 from US Another certified classic smash for Miss Carey. (Wednesday 23 November 2022; 03:30)

Why can't her videos be like that It's Time promo (101,587) by jaker20 from US I agree. I will add Obsessed in that list. Mariah is naturally funny and that should be showcased more on her videos. Mariah's best videos are the ones where she's actually being funny and wacky and not taking herself seriously. (Wednesday 2 November 2022; 16:15) this is a reply to message 101,584

Why can't her videos be like that It's Time promo (101,584) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia It doesn't have to be a big budget multi millions to produce an interesting official videos. It just needs a concept or a theme. Just like that It's Time promo. Imagine how it would turn out if videos for Caution, A No No using the same creativity. Mariah always claim that she's a funny person, so why can't she incorporates her personality into her videos. Touch My Body, Heartbreaker, Honey are proof that funny concept videos works. But she always end up with videos of her touching herself, Save The Day, I Don't, Infinity, Infamous, With You, GTFO. (Wednesday 2 November 2022; 12:21)

Nick Cannon (101,560) by jaker20 from US Disgusting man. That dik needs to be locked up. (Thursday 27 October 2022; 17:11) this is a reply to message 101,554

Nick Cannon (101,554) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Nick Cannon is expecting his 12th baby. (Wednesday 26 October 2022; 23:43)

Migrate vs Obsessed (101,514) by jaker20 from US Obsessed with gonna be classic if it isn't already. But I still hate her for not releasing Migrate. What was this woman thinking? (Saturday 22 October 2022; 17:03) this is a reply to message 101,503

Migrate vs Obsessed (101,503) by Tevin from USA So I was listening to Migrate (aka should have been a single) and Obsessed yesterday, and I wanted to get everyone's opinion. Out of the two, which song do you prefer, had Migrate been released as a single, which one do you believe would have charted higher? Finally, which one do you think would have had better longevity? (Friday 21 October 2022; 18:36)

Soundtracks (101,491) by jaker20 from US It's ok to say you're wrong, you know. (Thursday 20 October 2022; 00:41) this is a reply to message 101,489

Soundtracks (101,489) by Bill from the UK You still don't get it, but that's cool. (Wednesday 19 October 2022; 22:23)

Soundtracks (101,488) by jaker20 from US You're going in circles my dear, because I caught you backpeddaling. Take a deep breath, it's not personal. Anyway, at least you finally open mind a little? When you say you want her to do jazz and gospel, great. Now we're going somewhere. See, that's easy to do, I don't randomly shoot down ideas. Because, at this stage of her career, she should be free to do anything, specially areas where the potential is limitless (soundtracks). It's a genre that doesn't have many biases, and doesn't have as much time constraints. She can whip up a song, or something that's already on her vault, and not be burdened releasing a full album. Is that "spending her remaining years"? Don't be dramatic hon. Rihanna, who is basically retired, recorded something for Black Panther. Many artists wrote soundtrack songs long after their peaks, then gets Oscar nominated even though no one heard them. In the end, you need to let go of many of your biases as to what success means. She is 50, an icon, a legend. She should do whatever she wants. For herself. If she touches even just one person, it will be worth it. (Wednesday 19 October 2022; 17:25) this is a reply to message 101,487

Soundtracks (101,487) by Bill from the UK Okay so you still don't get the point. My personal opinion of what material is good doesn't mean it translates to success or is the right move. For example I always thought I'll Be Loving You Long Time was the best song on E=MC2, but it bombed when it was released. I stand by what I said, sorry you didn't understand. To make it a bit clearer, Glitter's a great album as I said, but the debut, Emotions, Unplugged, Music Box, Merry Christmas, Daydream, Butterfly, Rainbow, Emancipation and Caution are all better. Right to Dream is heartfelt, but Vanishing, Love Takes Time, Till the End of Time, The Wind, I'll Be There, Never Forget You, I Am Free, Looking In, Butterfly, My All, Whenever You Call, Outside, I Still Believe, Can't Take That Away, After Tonight, Petals, My Saving Grace, Sunflowers, Mine Again, We Belong Together, Circles, For the Record, Bye Bye, I Stay In Love, Cry, I Want to Know What Love Is and Portrait are moreso. When You Believe is a fine duet but I'll Be There, Endless Love and One Sweet Day are miles better. I've always been open minded about Mariah doing something new and different. Soundtracks have been done with not much success, either chart wise or with the fan base. If you think Mariah's remaining years are best spent on songs like Infamous and Almost Home, which connected with nobody and did nothing for their associated projects, then great. I've long advocated for her to do a jazz or gospel album as that is unexplored territory, something fresh and different, and something that may suit her current voice (jazz). Remember, not everybody who disagrees with you is out to get you. It's just an opinion. (Wednesday 19 October 2022; 08:53)

Soundtracks (101,484) by jaker20 from US What a weird post. You are literally saying she shouldn't do it because its "not her strong point" in spite of you praising their quality just a post prior. Read your posts again. Lets see, Tennessee. Great song. But didn't go anywhere. Therefore, she shouldn't do it again? And now you're saying Celine did it better. So what? Therefore she shouldn't do it? Im not even sure you realize how weird you sound. I will stick by what I said. Your judgement on Mariah is clouded by these success metrics that you can't even consistently articulate. At this point in her career, you should be more open minded and loosen up from what she's done in the past instead shooting down ideas. No one said soundtracks was Mary J. Blige and Beyonce's forte, but that got them nominated for Mighty River and Be Alive long after their pop star peaks. All it took was them doing it. Soundtrack are just songs made for movies. They also take a journey of luck and unexpected results when it goes out to the public. It's also a space that doesn't discriminate based on age and style. Mariah's done it well before, and I'm confident she can do it again. "Never ever listen to anybody who try to discourage you, they do that. Believe me." (Tuesday 18 October 2022; 18:42) this is a reply to message 101,482

Soundtracks (101,482) by Bill from the UK I don't care whether Mariah's music charts or not, so long as it's good. In the UK she only has had three number ones, two of them covers. I'm not used to her dominating the charts like in the US. My point, which you missed, was that soundtracks aren't her speciality nor her strong point. Let me (gasp) compare her efforts to Celine Dion's. Beauty and the Beast, When I Fall In Love (Sleepless In Seattle), Because You Loved Me (Up Close and Personal), and My Heart Will Go On (Titanic) were all huge internationally successful songs. If you have Celine on your soundtrack it is likely to do well, Mariah, maybe not. Mariah's strengths lie elsewhere was the point. Sometimes it seems like you look for things that aren't even there just to cause friction. (Tuesday 18 October 2022; 14:45)

Soundtracks (101,480) by jaker20 from US So you yourself call Tennesse being "heartfelt and unique" and Glitter a "great album and great concept", but because they didn't chart well, you devalue the whole effort like they're worthless. Arts not charts. Move on. When I say lambs are chart-obsessed your post is a great example yet again. And When You Believe is a great iconic song. It's also one of Mariah's most streamed songs, consistently in her top 5-i, beating most of her "hits". The disrespect some of you have on her "non hit songs" is gross. (Tuesday 18 October 2022; 04:22) this is a reply to message 101,479

Soundtracks (101,479) by Bill from the UK Let's look at Mariah's track record with soundtracks to bring this back down to earth: 1. When You Believe with Whitney. Two biggest voices on the planet came together yet didn't make the top 20 of the US charts. A moderate hit elsewhere, but not the tour de force people may have expected. 2. Glitter. I probably don't need to elaborate on this. A great album, a great concept, but the execution was a disaster. 3. Tennessee. Sorry Randy but Right to Dream didn't go anywhere sadly, despite it being quite a heartfelt and unique offering in Mariah's catalogue. 4. Almost Home. Mariah didn't even write this one from memory. It didn't feature in the film and was stuck on the very end of the closing credits. 5. Infamous. Just no, I've played that song 2 and a half times and I never want to hear it again. (Tuesday 18 October 2022; 01:44)

Soundtracks (101,478) by jaker20 from US What I want Mariah to do is record soundtrack songs. Because that area is accepting to any artists, any age, any style. And its exposure has more unpredictable results thats doesn't depend on her promoting it, which lets face it, she doesn't do much anymore. Soundtracks have a life of its own. She's been in the industry for along time, and I had hoped that she's connected with many artists to jump into soundtracks of different movies. (Monday 17 October 2022; 21:52)

Mariah Carey appreciation (101,477) by jaker20 from US No one has Mariah's career. No. One. No artist manage to dominate pop music for an entire generation. And then dominates a full season in a year, every year. Many have one or the other, but not both. It's so easy to forget what she's achieved. Her career is incomparable to anyone. That's not hyperbole. That is fact. Try it. You can't name one like her career (male or female). (Monday 17 October 2022; 21:31) this is a reply to message 101,469

Mariah Carey appreciation (101,469) by Steven Berning from USA I have loved the Butterfly25 celebration, and seeing Janet's The Velvet Rope25 celebration has got me really feeling additional appreciation for Miss Mariah. Us hardcore fans can be so loving, but also so critical of our fave. We can hold our fave to such demandingly high standards. We say things like, "Why does Mariah do this? Why doesn't Mariah do that? Why can't Mariah sing like she did when she was 19, 25, 30, 35?" Does anyone ask Michael Jordan why he doesn't dunk like he used to, before he retired at 40? But, I digress. For Butterfly25 Mariah gave us: a mini documentary, two new remixes, two acapella versions, a diamond collection, promo photoshoots for the diamond collection, a duet with a beloved and nostalgic R&B legend, updated music videos, a televised and well-promoted concert performance with a new song mash-up, merchandise, live performances on both streaming and YouTube, interviews with high profile publications like Vanity Fair, etc. My point, simply comparing to Janet's 25-re-release, Mariah has given us a super respectable and super fun mini-era. No shade to Janet, rather a cause for celebration and appreciation of our queen, Miss Mariah. As much as some folks on this board like to think that she does not work for us, you are wrong, she puts in a ton of work. (Monday 17 October 2022; 09:41)

Christmas surprises (101,476) by jaker20 from US Why sit this out? This is literally the only time of the year that Mariah goes out there to perform and most actively connecting to fans, and can truly call her own. I'm not sure why people seem to think her Christmas achievement can come naturally and can just easily sit it out and reap the benefits. She kept promoting this song since the song's inception every Christmas which means for the last 25 years, and finally reaping the benefits of her perseverance. And just 5 years ago, stans of other artists mocks Mariah as being nothing but a Christmas artist. Until she hit no.1 and now they all want the same legacy. Just because Mariah is the "Queen of Christmas" doesn't mean that achievement can't be snatched by another artist very easily. Kelly for example has been going hard every Christmas and has been gaining. Ariana is doing the same. They are just waiting for an opening. So no, she can't "sit this one out". Unless she is releasing a new Christmas song. (Monday 17 October 2022; 21:25) this is a reply to message 101,467

Christmas surprises (101,467) by Randy from USA I'm completely the opposite. I'd like her to sit Christmas out and let the song do the work naturally. I do not like the narrative that she gets dusted off for Christmas each year and is put back. Edward I agree the whistle is used to prove she can "still sing". And Terna for as much as you get on me for being mean, Whitney who? Is very disrespectful of someone who not only MC worked with, but MC respected and is an icon. Whitney Houston was someone's mother, daughter and sister. Maybe it's the Christian in me but I respect human life no matter how many mistakes someone makes. And no matter where Celine is, she can outsing MC. And Ima tell you this, there's so many YouTube videos and TikTok's of lambs tryna prove MC can sing. No other artist's fans feel the need to prove their artist still "has it". I wonder why. (Monday 17 October 2022; 00:34)

Re: Full of grace (101,446) (101,447) by jaker20 from US That was also more than 20 years ago. "Where did this Mariah go?" Some here were a fetus back then. Me, I was in grade school, where was that kid who had booger hanging out my nose walking around the school. I was so adorable. You should post where you were no? Just to illustration how mind-boggling your expectations are? (Thursday 13 October 2022; 22:04) this is a reply to message 101,446

Full of grace (101,446) by Terna from Nigeria This is the Mariah I [fell in love with]. That entrance, the raw 100% live singing, husk, rasppiness and all. Then the confidence on stage, not bothering to look pretty nor have good angles for the lighting (notice her exit after that beautiful applause was on her "bad side", no insecurity there). Where did this Mariah Carey go to? Today she really isn't this girl singing here anymore. That line she sings on Candy Bling though, "I'm the same Mimi, fame ain't changed me". Yeah [right] Mariah. Still got love for her though, that will never change. (Thursday 13 October 2022; 20:34)

Re: Just a thought, let's be kind (101,418) (101,421) by jaker20 from US There's a third camp, which is about the music. I am on that camp, maybe I'm the only one on it and I'm ok with it. What that camp says is that she's not just a vocal, the camp that believes Caution is a fantastic album. She's an artist who creates and writes music. It's really what sets her apart from the big voices and the great lyricists because she is both. It's always been about the music for me, live or not. As long as she produces good music like I know she's capable of, she's will always be the queen in my book. (Saturday 8 October 2022; 03:22)

Re: The numbers are so confusing (101,365) (101,388) by jaker20 from US Mariah has sold more than 200 million worldwide. That number has been stuck for years, while other artists are now starting to claim wild numbers on their own. According to Sony Music Asia Pacific, Mariah has sold 1.6 billion units in Asia. And you know what, I would believe that before I believe Madonna's new claim that she sold 400 million so she can retain her "queen of pop" title which is as hilarious as Mariah's "queen of Christmas". And then other artists are also claiming wild worldwide numbers as well. Worldwide, it's a complete joke. At least now we can claim that Mariah is, bar none, the best selling album female artist in the US, and that gap is bound to increase every year. (Monday 3 October 2022; 03:56)

Re: Mariah's certifications (101,354) (101,362) by jaker20 from US I thought she had a great year, or at least better than last year. BER was a global hit, even though it didn't chart in the US. It brought lots of new attention to Fantasy. (Wednesday 28 September 2022; 20:28)

Re: Pitchfork picks "Fantasy Remix feat. O. D. B." (101,357) (101,361) by jaker20 from US I concur. It really is pop perfection and set a standard for featured artists done right! It's one of those songs that gets better over time. (Wednesday 28 September 2022; 20:17)

I Stay In Love (101,298) by jaker20 from US This is such a beautiful song. Mariah should license this to a show or a movie soundtrack and give it a second life because it deserves to be heard again. In fact, there's a lot of really great songs in this album! (Thursday 22 September 2022; 23:53)

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