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About Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway: Fan since 1997

Mariah saved me (106,875) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I've listened to [Make it happen] live at Madison Square Garden for over 25 years, and recently had a 40 years [crisis] worse than I could ever imagine. If I had listened to that [song] for almost every day, I wouldn't have been [here] today, Mariah. (Sunday 14 July 2024; 20:49)

Ace (106,851) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway It's just so funny how it can be news that Mariah aces on her own songs. But at lest we know she reads the New York Times. (Tuesday 9 July 2024; 18:14)

She has been practicing lip synching (106,775) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I think what has happened the last couple of years, is that Mariah has had a very good lip synching coach. We all know Celine Dion is the master of lip synching, nobody accuses her of doing it, but we all know she has almost whole concerts with just lip synching. Mariah is relaxing on stage now, doesn't try to pretend to sing live, just doing the emotions in her face without lifting an eyebrow, and it works, it actually looks like she is singing, it works brilliantly. The playback is her real curent voice, but to not experience the fear of being caught out, she does that now, I sing it's soothing for her. And, by the way, Mariah is being seen the heroine in this Jen**fer Lo**z downfall, and that might have something to do with new found respect Mariah is recieving in the world right now. Mariah called out the girl she doesn't know in a very classy way 25 years ago. Karma is a bi**h, isn't it? (Sunday 23 June 2024; 00:10) this is a reply to message 106,756

Tiny Desk (106,756) by Shezz from Pk I think that is C's well informed opinion based on the last few years' live performances. She would have nothing here to fall back on, no backing tracks, no play backs and if the last couple of years have showed us anything it's that MC won't perform without them. Although I 100 percent believe she is capable of giving us a great Tiny Desk performance similar to what she did with Jimmy Fallon for AIWFCIY and the piano impromptu performance. I don't think she's not in good voice, she has lost the confidence in herself and her voice even though she has shown us flashes of it from time to time. Maybe she feels she can't do it at a stretch. It's still a mystery what happens to her during live performances. Maybe it's the perfectionist in her that doesn't want her audience to hear anything off. (Thursday 20 June 2024; 18:08)

Heartbeaker harmonies (106,754) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway The new Heartbreaker harmonies video Mariah posted, is maybe the greatest post she has ever done. (Thursday 20 June 2024; 07:29)

Nice article (106,609) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway This is a very nice article, and I think we all can agree to this. Mariah's music speaks to me the exact same way, and in some periods of my life, Mariah has been my best friend. (Friday 7 June 2024; 11:57)

Article: Mariah surprises with her first career hit on one chart (106,608) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway This was a nice surprise. (Friday 7 June 2024; 11:28)

Caution is probably better than TEOM (106,583) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Yes, you are explaining it very well, very nice to read your post. (Sunday 2 June 2024; 18:09) this is a reply to message 106,581

Caution is probably better than TEOM (106,581) by Terna from Nigeria Um no Sir, just no. The Emancipation Of Mimi was more than just a massive [era], that album literally saved Mariah from being a relic from the 90's, especially after the way her image, reputation and public perception had been dragged through the mud and negatively, intentionally altered by the media, since they held the narrative back then. Basically what they tried so hard to insinuate was that Mariah Carey was now a clown, not to be taken seriously at all. Smh. Until she was not, she deliberately took that narrative back and forced that respect, whether they liked it or not. She needed a monster hit not just a very good song but an undeniable classic, and that's exactly what "We Belong Together" was - a miracle and the kind of magic most artists don't achieve in their careers. This album out of all her other albums is in a lane of its own, and is also a crossing over from Icon to [legendary] status for her. "Caution" is Mariah resting pretty on her laurels safe, secure, untouchable and respected of course, with nothing more to prove. "The Emancipation of Mimi" make no mistake is the main reason for this. (Sunday 2 June 2024; 15:15)

Caution is probably better than TEOM (106,577) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway How can you say this? [To the floor] is one of her best [danceable] songs, I don't think you are a BFF anymore. (Saturday 1 June 2024; 17:53) this is a reply to message 106,576

Caution is probably better than TEOM (106,576) by BFF from United States I never really warmed to TEOM as an album. As a fan, it feels like we are required to over-praise it simply because it was a commercial comeback for Mariah. It was nice to see songs like "We Belong Together" perform well, but I personally would have left off "One and Only" and "To the Floor". The ballads like "Mine Again", "I Wish You Knew", "Circles", and "Joy Ride", though decent, were lower quality than those recorded during the 1990-2001 period. "Caution" works better as an album than TEOM but needed maybe one more song on the original track listing (i.e. "Runway"). The final product proves that Mariah can produce a good album in a time crunch. (Saturday 1 June 2024; 16:35)

Re-release of #1's on vinyl (106,574) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Well, I have WBT as a vinyl picture disc, and the sound on that is not bad, but that is maybe a different thing? Either way, I want it mostly to just make my Mariah vinyl collection bigger, and since I became a fan in 1997 after she released Butterfly, this was the second new release of a Mariah album I bought, after that I also bought Daydream and borrowed Music Box from a friend (and never turned back ). I have very fond memories from when #1's was released, I got to know more of Mariah's back catalogue, I think I played it every day for a year, and have always put it on when I can't decide which album of Mariah I want to listen to. So, I want to by it because #1's means a lot to me, and I think the black and silver vinyls will look great, I can't wait. (Saturday 1 June 2024; 02:02) this is a reply to message 106,572

Re-release of #1's on vinyl (106,572) by Robert-Anthony from United States After Sony's last batch of MC's colored vinyl made avaialble in her store, I didn't like the sound quality of those vinyl records. So now I try to buy black vinyl first whenever I can and stay away any colored vinyl variations. Colored vinyl records are usually sold at retailers like Urban Outfitters, Wal-Mart, Target, and Barnes and Nobles as an exclusive to get customers into their stores or onto the website. Colored vinyl has a poor sound quality and does not last as long as black vinyl. Colored vinyl is manufactured below 150g. 150g-180g is the best weight and you tell a difference when you hold the vinyl record in your hand. (Saturday 1 June 2024; 00:14)

Re-release of #1's on vinyl (106,571) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I'm definitely going to buy this reissue of #1's on vinyl, it looks superb. (Friday 31 May 2024; 22:28)

Yellow dress at Aruba (106,562) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Mariah looks amazing in that dress. She has gained some weight again, but she looks healthy, she became a bit too thin during the Christmas shows I think. Now she looks healthy and happy and she moves more naturally and freely and is more relaxed, a joy to see her that well. (Wednesday 29 May 2024; 18:44) this is a reply to message 106,552

Yellow dress at Aruba (106,552) by Carlos from Brazil That dress is really everything. I don't know about the Met Gala because I feel the dress is a little too simple for that but for a tropical concert it was perfect. She gave Carmen Miranda vibes with the sandals too. Since she is coming to Brazil this year I hope she continues with this island/sunny looks. Also the hair and make up was very beautiful. I am super excited she is coming here guyyysss. It will be my first concert of hers. (Monday 27 May 2024; 13:25)

Portrait late at night (106,529) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Forgive me, fellow Lambs, I got myself drunk tonight, and my whole neighborhood is listening to all the Portrait remixes. I have no remorse, this is the best release from Mariah since #Beautiful, it's been eleven years, I can't help myself. (Saturday 25 May 2024; 03:21)

Changed voice (106,520) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Mariah's voice has always been heavenly to listen to, it's smooth, it's like butter, velvet even, listening to her sing gives the same sensation as tasting honey. But what has happened the last couple of years, is that her upper-mid to upper register has lost that velvety texture, it has become more metallic. Celine is the one I like the least of the Vocal Trinity, even though I love her too, but her voice has always been so metallic and a bit painful to listen to sometimes. I'm not saying Mariah's voice has become as metallic as Celine's, but she has lost a lot of that "Mariah" texture, it's just sound now really, and that is a bit sad. Her middle to lower register and her breathy vocals are as smooth as ever, so I guess we just have to enjoy that part of her voice from now on. (Friday 24 May 2024; 16:35)

Portrait remixes (106,511) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I actually like the remixes, it's some old school Mariah remixes for you, gave me nostalgic feelings, but yes, her voice is very strained. Her breathy vocals are as pleasant to listen to as always, but her full voice and whenever se wants to jump up an octave, you can hear she is struggling, it takes her much effort to just sing one or two words in the upper register and it sounds more like shouting than singing. Yes, maybe she should do an album with all the studio magic you can think of, and she can lip synch her way through her performances. We are very harsh against Mariah for her use of prerecorded tracks which seems to be 90% of her live shows these days, but the general public really don't seem to care, it's been a long time since I've seen YouTube videos bashing her lip synching. It seems like the people attending her concerts don't care and is just in for the experience. Anyways, the Portrait remixes is new music from Mariah I'm actually going to play this summer, such a nice summerly vibe to those remixes. (Friday 24 May 2024; 10:16) this is a reply to message 106,508

Portrait remixes (106,508) by Robert-Anthony from United States Her vocal state has been confirmed that it is irreversible and probably won't improve anymore. MC seems to be okay with it. I am okay with it too, but it is very painful to listen to the Portrait remixes. Where does she go from here? I say just finish recording MC16 with some technology magic and release it to the world to enjoy one more Mariah Carey album. (Friday 24 May 2024; 09:19)

Spanish guitar ballad (106,496) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway To read emotion through text is difficult, I wasn't jumping down your throat, it was just that reading your post gave the feeling if Mariah had actually released a Spanish guitar ballad, and how claustrophobic that would feel, like "get me out of this creative prison Mariah is holding me captive". If Mariah would have written something like that again, she would have hit a creative wall so badly, it would be no turning back. It was a reply to your message in frustration, but out of love, nothing against you, just very much against your horrible idea. (Thursday 23 May 2024; 17:39) this is a reply to message 106,493

Spanish guitar ballad (106,493) by Jamie from UK Chill out, I never said it had to be a lead single or a single at all, just an album filler. I personally would like it as I like Mariah with that sound. Will I get it probably not but one can hope. No need to jump down my throat for a thought I had. (Thursday 23 May 2024; 16:49)

Spanish guitar ballad (106,492) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Can we all agree that Mariah has to do new stuff for her next release? She already made four ballads with a Spanish guitar, do you really think what is going to put Mariah back in the spotlight is making music she did over 20 years ago? No, I hope she never does a ballad like that again. The two she wrote after My All are blueprints of My All. Mariah has to surprise us and the rest of the public, something we have never heard of or would suspect, but it has to be authentic Mariah. And as we all know, Mariah can't be something she's not, she is unapologetic herself, I just pray she can do something completely different with her music. (Thursday 23 May 2024; 15:19) this is a reply to message 106,490

Spanish guitar ballad (106,490) by Jamie from UK I was just listening to I Only Wanted in the car on the way back from the gym and I was thinking I'd love another Spanish guitar influenced ballad from Mariah. She has some great ones with I Don't Wanna Cry, My All, After Tonight. It's been a while since we have had this style from Mariah and I'm ready for another. (Thursday 23 May 2024; 12:43)

The Distance (106,481) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway The verse Mariah is singing in the MFM remix sounds actually almost identical to The Distance. (Wednesday 22 May 2024; 18:07)

MFM remix (106,473) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I can agree with you on that, but it would be nice to see the remix on the charts. This remix is going nowhere, it's not even on the iTunes top 100 in the US (Wednesday 22 May 2024; 13:07) this is a reply to message 106,471

MFM remix (106,471) by "MariahHater" from Hell Well at least we got another 2024 Mimi song. Better than releasing posthumous ones. Anyway my take on the rao part I hope that it's on the full rr side of the voice vs breathy one but the rest Mariah elevates songs to a place that an artist of her caliber can only. Mariah knows how to put texture. I am just happy getting music from her than to be dried the hell out of Christmas songs. (Wednesday 22 May 2024; 12:30)

Remix (106,468) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I'm so tired of slow to mid tempo basic rnb from Mariah, I think this remix sounds like it could be a part of MOAIA. And I think it was not a good strategy to release it so late, by last night, my exitement for the song was gone, and when I woke up today, it was lik "ok, let's listen to this song then". I actually don't think I will listen to it again, it's absolutly boring. I can guarantee you this won't be the song of the summer. (Wednesday 22 May 2024; 10:03)

Made for me (106,454) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Wasn't the Made for Me remix supposed do be released today? (Tuesday 21 May 2024; 12:35)

Article: Mariah spent Mother's Day weekend in Westchester (106,445) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Yes, but the songs about her father [were] written after her father had passed away, so when her mother passes away, I would think Mariah will write a song then. (Monday 20 May 2024; 13:32) this is a reply to message 106,444

Article: Mariah spent Mother's Day weekend in Westchester (106,444) by Robert-Anthony from United States Many artists write songs about their mothers when they are still alive. (Monday 20 May 2024; 12:58)

Article: Mariah spent Mother's Day weekend in Westchester (106,443) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I think it's because her mother is not dead yet. (Monday 20 May 2024; 11:34) this is a reply to message 106,439

Article: Mariah spent Mother's Day weekend in Westchester (106,439) by Robert-Anthony from United States I wonder, does MC blame her mother for not staying married to her father? She has never written a song about her mother. Alfred Roy had one song written about him and an honorable mention in another song. (Sunday 19 May 2024; 04:25)

Why everybody hates the girl we don't know (106,395) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Everybody rembers, every fan of Mariah remembers what happened in 2001 with JLo stealing the Fire Cracker sample and making an [almost] identical song from Glitter with "I'm Real" with Ja Rule, don't become an Andrew 2.0. (Saturday 11 May 2024; 12:57) this is a reply to message 106,392

Why everybody hates the girl we don't know (106,392) by Zachariah from Croatia Finally, someone remembers. (Saturday 11 May 2024; 02:37)

Why everybody hates the girl we don't know (106,388) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway She released an album called "This is me... now" that debuted at #38 on Billboard 200 then disappearing the next week. [Then] she releases an visual album, a film with the songs from the album, then a documentary called "The greatest love story never told" about the making of this film, but also about Ben Affleck and her love story. This was meant to be JLo's magnum opus, where she finally would get recognition for her artistry. This has backfired so badly, [because] the film and the documentary are so cringe and bad, that everything JLo has ever done in her career is now coming up to the surface. This is happening on TikTok mostly, so I haven't realized it [either] before I started to see YouTube videos about it. This is the last post [about] this from me, but the reason I share this here, is [because] Mariah is very much a part of all [these] YouTube videos, [because] she was maybe the most vocal about this over 20 years ago. Even if we don't want to admit it, JLo is a much more relevant person in the cultural canon today, having hundreds of millions of followers on different social media platforms. Mariah was one of the people who tried to tell the world about this stuff 20 years ago, and is now [considered] a hero in all this. The "I don't know her" has [suddenly] got much more meaning. (Friday 10 May 2024; 10:04) this is a reply to message 106,379

Why everybody hates the girl we don't know (106,379) by Jamie from UK I haven't really been paying attention to this, as much as she's not the best singer I always thought of her as an all rounder. I used to love her films and always thought she was down to earth. What's going on for all this to be happening? What have I missed? (Thursday 9 May 2024; 13:48)

Why everybody hates the girl we don't know (106,387) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Well, the [similarities] is that nobody [thought] Mariah would come back. Glitter tanking and Mariah being [bought] out of her contract was considered the nail in the coffin for Mariah's career back then. We only know today that it wasn't. I think this is a certified last nail in the coffin for JLo's career, because all the stuff that is seeing the light of day is something you can't come back from. Us Lambs have always known this, but the general public hasn't. What is happening now is that the general public is getting to know [these] things, and when you understand that the artist you love doesn't even have their own vocals on their songs, much like Milli Vanilli, well, how can you as an artist defend that? It's impossible. (Friday 10 May 2024; 09:47) this is a reply to message 106,382

Why everybody hates the girl we don't know (106,382) by Shezz from Pk Although there are similarities, I don't think it is quite like Mariah's Glitter debacle. Mariah was still around her peak (tail end) and was only around 30 with a majority of her career ahead of her. JLo was at her lowest popularity/ commercial success point before this album. It's like a bad ending to her career since she said this was most likely her last album. A final nail on her coffin. I don't think anybody or even she herself are thinking about she should come back from this. I'm not a fan but not a hater. Whereas I didn't mind her being exposed (being a lamb) I hope she was at least pleased herself with her last project. I don't know why I feel like Mariah is poised/ gearing up for another favourable era. I'd be happy if she cracks the top 20 on the Hot100 again with her own material (with or without a guest but not as a feature herself). (Thursday 9 May 2024; 14:42)

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