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Predictions (102,620)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 24 April 2023; 04:29) | | |
| Wow. Nicky, I am going to hand over predictions to you from now on. Anna Mae has eaten that piece of cake this time. However, you can't have my special guest star status. Lol. |
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This is a reply to message 102,619 by
Nicky from Jasmine's Sofa
(Monday 24 April 2023; 01:21) | | |
I have a feeling that we will get some interesting projects released by Mariah this year.
I've a hunch that she has been in the studio with Beyonce. My intuition is that Act II may be an inspirational album, maybe with covers of classics in the culture. If so maybe AYNAF (alternatively this will appear on TBL). Unless Mariah hopped on a remix of Plastic Off The Sofa or Virgo's Groove.
And I heard a rumour that Mariah has something coming out with SZA. Did she hop on Blind maybe? Or is this another song for the Lounge?
SUD is coming this year too. I hope she includes some features on this project with like Willow Smith or someone else that has a fresh alternative style.
And maybe we will see Mariah and Ariana together on Honey this year. I hope The Butterfly Lounge is the project that carries us into the Rarities 2 and jazz album. This next couple of years will hold several "eras" I hope.  |
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What is your initial fan story? (102,618)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 24 April 2023; 01:02) | | |
| What fascinated you about MC at any era that compelled you to become a lifetime fan? For me, it was Love Takes Time. Hearing this gem constantly on the radio made me know I was going to be a fan for life. |
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Legacy (102,614)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 22 April 2023; 23:09) | | |
| It has to be the most reflective year ever on the board and it is just April. We are her most enduring fans who have responded to this topic today and we really care about MC. It is just worrisome that we have no true indication that new music is coming out. Also, it is out of great concern from us all about her vocal issues, no record label, and how the embarrassment of Nick's 12 children in such a short amount of time has affected MC. I hope that she can rebound quickly to take her legacy to new heights. I believe that she will surprise us all this fall with something other than Christmas music. Fingers are crossed. |
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This is a reply to message 102,611 by
Lady B from USA
(Saturday 22 April 2023; 19:00) | | |
Her legacy will be 19 (and counting?) #1 hits, more than any solo artist in history, one behind The Beatles. Her legacy will be her induction into the R&R Hall of Fame. Her legacy will be that she wrote or co-wrote 18 of those 19 #1 hits. Her legacy will be scoring #1 hits in 4 decades, which has never been done before.
That's her legacy, of which individual songs are part of but certainly not overshadowing the whole. No one will ever tell her tale as an artist without noting that she has more #1 hits than any solo artist in history. |
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Legacy (102,606)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 22 April 2023; 11:16) | | |
| Preach Randy. I don't think about AIWFCIY until Mimi says it's time after Halloween. |
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This is a reply to message 102,605 by
Randy from USA
(Saturday 22 April 2023; 03:34) | | |
| One of the things that bother me with the newer fans, delusionals and yass queens is the over celebration of AIWFCIY. A few years ago the older Stans were on here arguing what MC's signature song was. We tentatively settled on Hero. But now it's clear what she's going to be known for if this yearly record keeps happening. I think that the noise around that song fades away some of the most amazing singer songwriter compositions ever recorded. Mariah Carey is more than some relic you drag out of the closet and dust off on November 1st. Another damaging thing that the newer fans, delusionals and yass queens celebrate is her whistle register. Yes it is lovely. But that register doesn't make a great singer. I remember in the promotion for Emotions she said she didn't use it more on the track because she didn't want it to become a gimmick. She laid off it quite a bit on Music Box and Daydream but when the voice changed around #1s it was on full display for Rainbow. I think it's a crutch used to prove she can still sing. But if you have lost your belting register, are you gonna whistle your next albums? I just worry that Mariah's career is in a bleak spot and people are shining spotlights on things that narrow her legacy to a whistling Christmas act. Thoughts? |
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Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,602)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 21 April 2023; 20:13) | | |
| Not that I am giving up on MC and will always be a fan, but I have been thinking what other artist can I build up a huge music collection. I just haven't found one definitive artist yet. I thought it was going to be Dua Lipa, but she is too pop for me. I guess I'm leaning more towards Kelky Clarkson [sic] since I have everything that she has released. There is something about the realness in her voice that makes me get into every song on her album. I love her new songs Mine and Me. To conclude, MC will always be my #1 artist, but I am missing new music and being able to open up the insert and read the credits and lyrics. What a treat it was see if her name was before or after the main producer or to see who she collaborated with or who did the background vocals. Maybe she will surprise us in 2024. Half of 24 is 12 and 12 is her lucky number. Lol. Bye bye. |
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This is a reply to message 102,601 by
Edward from USA
(Friday 21 April 2023; 16:58) | | |
| Remember that record labels as we knew them don't exist anymore. Recording an album might be more expensive than the revenue they would get from it, especially from a legacy artist like Mariah. I think she should go independent at this point. |
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Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,596)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 21 April 2023; 02:05) | | |
| Apparently, record labels don't think so either. Who would have thought that Mariah Carey would be without record label? Something ain't right with that picture. Where did MC go wrong from 2015- 2019? I don't think that she ever makes the Hot 100 top 10 ever again. |
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This is a reply to message 102,595 by
Randy from USA
(Thursday 20 April 2023; 23:43) | | |
| I do agree that MC is going to lose fans if she doesn't release an album soon, however, I don't know if releasing a studio album is profitable for her anymore. I'm noticing that Cardi B hasn't released her second album. Many other acts wait a long time between albums. We got spoiled by the 90s. Maybe MC could give as an EP or a maxi-single with different versions like I Still Believe or My All/Stay Awhile. It would have to be a killer single though not an Infinity or I Don't. |
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No new album in 2023 (102,590)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 20 April 2023; 00:20) | | |
| Really? What is going on with Mimi? She can't even do her studio magic anymore. Her voice will never be the same. |
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This is a reply to message 102,589 by
T from USA
(Thursday 20 April 2023; 00:02) | | |
| It's been all but confirmed by some Mariah insiders on Twitter that she does not have the rumored projects coming this year that everyone thought. Not even the Butterfly Lounge. That leaves us waiting until next year, however seeing how 2024 is the 30th Anniversary of "Merry Christmas" I'm sure that will be the priority next year. |
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Mine (102,585)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 19 April 2023; 21:10) | | |
| Ditto. In order to do it, MC has to forget about aiming for a #1 hit. |
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This is a reply to message 102,583 by
Tevin from USA
(Wednesday 19 April 2023; 17:06) | | |
| I live this new song by Kelly Clarkson. I would love it if Mariah would create a song like this. Powerful vocals yet easier to sing. |
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Female singers (102,580)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 19 April 2023; 03:10) | | |
| One thing that I did notice from 1990-1997 is that Tommy concealed her bi-racial identity in any way that he could. Go back and watch those early 90s performances and interviews, it was hard to tell during those years that MC was bi-racial at least for me. Tommy's oppressive behavior over MC really did something to her emotionally and mentally. MC was never the same woman after 1997. |
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This is a reply to message 102,578 by
BFF from United States
(Wednesday 19 April 2023; 01:19) | | |
Oh, I totally agree that marrying Tommy undermined her credibility in the eyes of some people. I also agree that he had a positive impact on her career prior to their separation. I think Mariah also had a lot to do with her own success, but Tommy should be given the credit he is due. He was correct to steer her away from movies.
I wish she had opted not to marry him and instead only interacted with him in a professional capacity or maybe tried a bit harder post-1997 to be civil and professional. I think marrying him meant she had something to prove once they separated in 1997/98 and it resulted in her making a number of poor choices in the ensuing years just to be "anti-Tommy" rather than being "pro-Mariah". Backing out of the US leg of the "Butterfly" tour for that stupid movie with Chris Tucker (ugh), rushing the "Rainbow" album out the door, watering down the original concept for "Glitter", tacking way too many rappers onto songs on "Rainbow" and "Glitter", focusing too much on her image and not on her voice, etcetera. |
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Female singers (102,567)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 17 April 2023; 04:35) | | |
| Why do female singers seemed to have various career setbacks and have a hard time telling people no more than male singers? From MC to Britney to Ariana to Adele to Toni Braxton, it has happened to them all. They just to seem to have more career problems after a fast ride to success. While male singers from Usher to Kem to Sam Smith to Ed Sherran have more of a balanced approach to their career success. Are female singers pushed harder to become successful at a faster pace than their male counterparts? Looking at Ariana's recent video post of her looking frail and not looking like she did 2 years ago prompted my post. She looks like she is just tired from recording and touring from the past 10 years. |
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Just wondering (102,561)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 15 April 2023; 22:34) | | |
| MC was a part of the writing session of Daryl Hall's Help Me Find A Way To Your Heart with Walter A. and Daryl Hall. I am just wondering if there is a duet of the song between MC and Daryl Hall in vault somewhere waiting to be dusted off. The title just sounds more like a duet than what is on his album Soul Alone. If it is, it would be nice to hear it one day. Who knows what can happen. I got my fingers crossed for We're Not Making Love Anymore with Michael Bolton will see the light of day. |
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Kelly Clarkson (102,557)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 14 April 2023; 23:37) | | |
| Mine and Me are the type of songs that MC should consider recording. Absolutely masterpieces that make you feel and understand how hard the past 3 years have been for Kelly Clarkson. June 23rd is the album release date and I see Grammy nods this year. Have you seen the tracklisting and song titles? Wow. |
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Ring on some very important fingers (102,554)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 14 April 2023; 11:46) | | |
| I wondered the same thing also, but didn't want to mention it. He loves MC and her kids. |
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This is a reply to message 102,553 by
Michael from United States
(Friday 14 April 2023; 05:22) | | |
| Has anyone else noticed the rings both Mariah and Bryan are wearing on their wedding ring fingers in her vacation photos with the green bikini? And in her Easter video where she is petting the bunny? Makes me wonder. |
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New Mariah titles (one word) (102,542)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 12 April 2023; 23:41) | | |
| Lol. Did you see on Twitter yesterday MC posing and being extra for the cameras? Someone on Twitter said that she had too many splashes at dinner. But you have to love our MC, she knows how to work a camera. I say let her have her fun when she is out on a night on the town. |
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This is a reply to message 102,540 by
TJ from Norway
(Wednesday 12 April 2023; 19:50) | | |
| No "Splash"? |
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New Mariah titles (one word) (102,539)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Wednesday 12 April 2023; 01:55) | | |
| Yes, I am bored. Maybe it is now time after all these years to sign with Warner Brothers (she chose EMI/Virgin 23 years ago) and get this new era started already. It is almost like she is making us wait on purpose. By the way, my Butterfly 25th Anniversary vinyl box came in the mail this past weekend. The packaging is her best yet. |
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This is a reply to message 102,536 by
Randy from USA
(Wednesday 12 April 2023; 01:00) | | |
So Bill, I wasn't feeling your list. So I asked AI for ten titles that were one word in keeping in line with Emotions, Daydream, Butterfly, Rainbow and Glitter. I still didn't like the list lol but I think Harmony is the best no? And she has already touched on a lot of these lol.
Phoenix
Radiance
Serendipity
Euphoria
Enchantment
Harmony
Whimsy
Mirage
Infinity
Nostalgia
We must really be bored lol. |
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New album titles, what's your fave? (102,531)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 11 April 2023; 17:39) | | |
| I love Supernova Symphony. |
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This is a reply to message 102,529 by
Lady B from USA
(Tuesday 11 April 2023; 16:44) | | |
| I'm partial to Heavenly Highs. |
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One cover to consider (102,525)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Tuesday 11 April 2023; 00:48) | | |
| MC has been really successful with covering famous hit songs. She has to cover a song that is gonna grab the world's attention. So, this one song came to my mind that would fit MC's current voice perfectly. The song is Rolls Royce's [sic] Love Don't Live Here Anymore. MC could put her own spin on it with a huge choir moment from Tye Tribbet and G.A. |
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The Beautiful Ones (102,520)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Monday 10 April 2023; 02:17) | | |
| Does anyone know the real story why Devante Swing of Jodeci was removed as producer on The Beautiful Ones? It was confirmed by Sisqo that he did produce it and is heard on the track doing ad libs. |
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Just a thought (102,516)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 8 April 2023; 21:10) | | |
| Singer Melanie Fiona lost her voice some years ago. She could not sing for longer than 30 minutes without going hoarse. One particular doctor asked her if her life had been hard for the past couple of years with some heartbreak or disappointment. She told the doctor yes and he referred her to a Japanese reiki healer. Once she had three sessions with the healer, she was able to let go of all of the trauma that caused her voice problems. Maybe this is what has happened to MC's voice. She has experienced a lot of heartbreak and disappointment during her career especially during the years of 1998-2001, 2003-2005, 2008-2010, 2013-2015, and 2018-2022. |
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My All Blockbuster Awards 1998 (102,513)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 8 April 2023; 13:26) | | |
| This has to be the most beautiful performance of My All during the Butterfly era. I think this is the only time that she ended My All the way she did. And she looked gorgeous accepting her award. |
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Article: Track list revealed for Mariah's new album (102,511)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Saturday 8 April 2023; 12:30) | | |
| We can blame Walmart for TAOLG being scrapped. Someone at the retail giant leaked the album title and July 23, 2013 release date. Mariah was pissed and released MIAM less than a year later on May 23, 2014. I believe that Thirsty, $Money, Meteorite, YDKWTD, and Heavenly were recorded after the Wal-Mart leak of TAOLG. |
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This is a reply to message 102,510 by
Edward from USA
(Saturday 8 April 2023; 02:47) | | |
| "The Art of Letting Go" was the name of the album, but then it morphed into MIAMTEC. The original concept was scrapped, she recorded new songs, discarded others and TAOLG was relegated to a bonus track. According to Nick, the original "The Art of Letting Go" was classic Mariah, with powerful ballads, he described it as Mariah going back to her roots, but that never happened. |
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Music Box (102,504)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Friday 7 April 2023; 16:27) | | |
| I guess we never thought that MC would keep us waiting for a new album this long. I just hope that whatever she releases is real and authentic and not another Caution. |
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This is a reply to message 102,501 by
Edward from USA
(Friday 7 April 2023; 13:24) | | |
| I can assure you we all here supported her by buying the album, but put your feet on the ground and realize that MIAM didn't connect with the general public. The constant pushbacks, the messy rollout, fans are not to blame. Yes, there were some great songs and vocal moments, but the album is depressing and overproduced. I bought one for me and gifted one, I bought the singles and remixes, but I have rarely listened to the album since its release. While Caution didn't have any vocal moments, it's far superior, in my humble opinion. If you don't grow with your fans, you lose them. Her remaining fans can make much difference at this point, don't put that on us. We've been here patiently waiting for five effing years for new music, we've been supporting any hyped-up half-cooked new songs she puts out every now and then. I know she has to breastfeed the little twins, but come on. We need another Caution but with some vocal moments and more tracks. |
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Where are Mariah's songs from the vault? (102,495)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 6 April 2023; 20:52) | | |
| MC has to be working in the studio and just not telling us. I can't imagine she is just letting this year pass her by. She has been unusually quiet this year. |
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This is a reply to message 102,493 by
jaker20 from US
(Thursday 6 April 2023; 20:07) | | |
Where are those songs that she claim to exist? Where are they? Heck, what is she even doing as an artist right now?
I'm glad she's happy and collecting coins during the holidays and barely doing anything else for the rest of the year, but it's sad she's barely doing anything anymore. She is lowkey lazy.
I mean Elton John is 20 years older than her and is barely singing on his collabs and people eat it up. Because you know why? Because that's what he does, he's an artist, he creates music, he collaborates, he has ideas that he puts into his art. He's not a wine merchant or selling liquor or perfume. Is Mariah trying to be Rihanna?
Mariah can literally just whisper throughout a song and do some creative samples of her hits, and it will give lambs something to stan and follow her with, and she can't even do that.
I mean her giving Its A Wrap some attention brought back Memoirs to the new gen that it's literally her top most streamed album right now. All she needs to do is something. The bar for her to do something, anything as a artist is so low, and she can't even do that. Heck, she can barely walk.
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I'll Be Loving U Long Time video (102,488)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 6 April 2023; 10:29) | | |
| Absolutely a great video and song from our MC. This era will always be one of her best. There were a lot of missteps that we will never no why happened during this era. Maybe we will find out why Migrate wasn't chosen as the 2nd single over the weaker song Bye Bye. Stay In Love Is a great song, but it lacked pop appeal for radio. I'm That Chick or For The Record should have been the 3rd single. One more note, critics panned this era and prompted one critic to say 4 years later that MC got the memo when she released MIAM. Maybe she has been secretly in the studio prepping her second comeback. |
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This is a reply to message 102,485 by
Lady B from USA
(Thursday 6 April 2023; 07:05) | | |
| That video is one of her all-time best, in my opinion. She looks gorgeous, and genuinely seems like she's having fun filming it. Also a highly underrated song. |
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Edward (102,482)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
(Thursday 6 April 2023; 02:54) | | |
| Happy Anniversary, Edward. |
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This is a reply to message 102,476 by
Edward from USA
(Wednesday 5 April 2023; 22:43) | | |
| Jamie and Bill, thank you. Bill and Jamie, thank you. |
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