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Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,001) by BFF from United States I was looking at some videos from the last few nights in Vegas as well. Mariah's lip-syncing is pretty shameless in them. If she's going to do it, she definitely needs to practice making it look more convincing. Her lips are barely moving in some of the songs. Is there any segment of this show in which she is singing live? What a sad spectacle. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 16:05) this is a reply to message 106,999

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (106,999) by Robert-Anthony from United States I saw some video clips of the first night. It was obvious that MC was lip syncing to the original tracks. It is very sad that she can't perform live anymore. If she ever releases an album of new material, how would she justify performing new songs to a backing track? And another sad aspect of her vocal issues is that she has not addressed it to her Lambs. If she would at least do that, then we would understand what she is going through. If next year there is no MC16, then she will never release it. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 13:36)

What will MC bring differently for MC16? (106,991) by BFF from United States I liked "Back to Black" but MC would have to branch out to different producers in order to achieve that type of sound. Mark Ronson (producer on "Back to Black") is someone she hasn't worked with in the past, so she could give it a shot. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 22:38) this is a reply to message 106,985

What will MC bring differently for MC16? (106,985) by Robert-Anthony from United States I know we kind of have an idea what MC16 may sound like. However, what will MC bring differently for the sound and cohesiveness of MC16? I am hoping for something like what Amy Winehouse's Back to Black was in 2007. On Back to Black, every song was a glimpse into Amy's personal life since Frank. The retro 60's wall of sound works well for the album and it got the public's and the Grammy's attention of who Amy Winehouse was as an artist. MC is going have to do something like that with MC16. Whatever sound she is creating right now, it will have to be her most cohesive body of work in her career. Mimi has had 6 years to do just that and bring it this time. I hope she can do it and not come off trying to hard to create an album that well perceived by the public. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 18:48)

Election (106,990) by BFF from United States No problem. I've had some people be really unpleasant to me in political conversations (people all across the spectrum), so I do my best to keep it respectful. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 22:36) this is a reply to message 106,984

Election (106,984) by Stacey from USA A part of me agrees with you. I'd love some younger, fresh faces too. My hubby can't stand Trump. Makes for some fun discussions, lol. But at the end of the day, he votes his way and I do my thing. Thank you for keeping things respectful even though we see things differently. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 18:48)

Election (106,978) by BFF from United States I would be relieved to have Trump and Biden gone. Trump is erratic and unfit to lead and probably belongs on the sex offender registry. And Biden is in such poor health he can barely put a sentence together and can't remember world leaders' name and names of people in his own cabinet. He referred to Ukrainian President Zelensky as "President Putin" at the NATO Summit and referenced to "Vice President Trump" instead of VP Harris. He called Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin "the black man" when he couldn't remember Austin's name during an interview with BET. He never should have ran in 2020, the Democratic candidate should have been someone younger and in better health like Kamala. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 13:36) this is a reply to message 106,972

Election (106,972) by Todd from Sydney, Australia I hope for the USA's case that Kamala wins. The US was the laughing stock of the world during Trumps reign. We all felt a bit embarrassed for you. Similar to how we've felt for the last couple of months. With Kamala's announcement it feels like there's some hope for you again. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 03:02)

Celine 2024 Olympics (106,977) by BFF from United States Yes. I'm so glad she's doing better and is able to start a new Vegas residency. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 13:23) this is a reply to message 106,974

Celine 2024 Olympics (106,974) by Tevin from USA Wow. That's all I can say. I'm so proud of her. She had this grown man shedding some tears, and I ain't even mad about that. Wow just wow. Talk about a fighter, and that voice. I'm wishing everyone on this board peace and happiness. Enjoy the Olympics if you like watching the games. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 05:42)

Election (106,967) by BFF from United States I do my best to get along with Trump supporters and to respect their choice to support him. I cannot vote for someone who has so little respect for women though. I supported Clinton in 2016 for similar reasons and just think Trump is unqualified. I actually feel the same way about Biden as I do about Trump. I didn't vote for him in 2020 (voted for the Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins), disagreed with Obama (supported Obama in 2008 and 2012) choosing him for VP, and disliked him as a primary candidate in 2008. I think Biden has been very condescending to President Obama and African-Americans generally. I also didn't like the way Biden lied about his past positions on same-sex marriage. Harris called him out during the 2020 primaries, which I liked. I consider myself a moderate, and I think Harris' record as Attorney General, District Attorney, and Senator are not extreme. As far as gas prices go, we need to be encouraging automobile manufacturers to make more fuel efficient cars and setting up programs to help get the prices on the hybrid and electric vehicles down. I'd love to get a hybrid, but cars cost 2-3 times as much now as what I paid for my Toyota Yaris in 2009, which I got with rebate from Obama's "Cash for Clunkers" program. (Friday 26 July 2024; 22:19) this is a reply to message 106,950

Election (106,950) by RL from USA Thank you. I have dealt with a lot of hate from people who are anti-Trump and just dismiss me as being uneducated and not knowing any better. Working in health care, I actually did better on my 401K, and took home more money with far less inflation than under the current administration. So it's nice to know that among the MC community there is still diversity of thought, and other ideas are still respected. (Thursday 25 July 2024; 17:25)

Inspirational songs (106,944) by BFF from United States I heaved a sigh of relief when VP Harris was announced as a replacement for Biden. It's like a huge weight from the past eight years has been lifted. I literally feel like a different person than I did a week ago. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 22:32) this is a reply to message 106,938

Inspirational songs (106,938) by Robert-Anthony from United States Vice-President Kamala Harris chose Beyonce's Freedom for her campaign song. I like it, although it is one of the songs I skipped initially on her album Lemonade. I hope MC will endorse her and write her an original song. I know she can create a fire inspirational song for her campaign. Bring It On Home is a song that I often visit for inspiration during the school year. I am going to need it again during the new school year with 25 plus students on my caseload. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 00:50)

Rumoured lead singles (106,917) by BFF from United States "Sweetheart" was supposed to be the lead single or a single from #1s, but it was cancelled because Sony wanted Mariah to prioritize "When You Believe". They manufactured CD singles for "Sweetheart" but ended up giving them away with copies of #1s after it was cancelled. (Saturday 20 July 2024; 23:38) this is a reply to message 106,910

Rumoured lead singles (106,910) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I've heard that "The One" was meant to be Charmbracelet's lead single: I heard that "I'm That Chick" was meant to be E=MC2's first single from this album. (Brilliant if you're passing up the obvious popularity of Migrate. Lest sing together "Should have been a single".) "The Art of Letting Go" for MIAM. (Powerful, after a divorce and having issues with her mom as she spoke in her memoir about. The simplicity of this ballet breaks my heart, cuts to my root, she's so clear and direct.) Do we know of any other rumoured contenders for a lead singles of other albums aside from Charmbracelet, E=MC2 and MIAM? (Saturday 20 July 2024; 02:37)

Rumoured lead singles (106,914) by BFF from United States "Heartbreaker" was supposed to be the lead single from the "Glitter" soundtrack before the movie got delayed. The "Rainbow" album was made quickly to get her out of the Sony contract so she could move on to a different label with the "Glitter" project. (Saturday 20 July 2024; 18:16) this is a reply to message 106,910

Rumoured lead singles (106,910) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I've heard that "The One" was meant to be Charmbracelet's lead single: I heard that "I'm That Chick" was meant to be E=MC2's first single from this album. (Brilliant if you're passing up the obvious popularity of Migrate. Lest sing together "Should have been a single".) "The Art of Letting Go" for MIAM. (Powerful, after a divorce and having issues with her mom as she spoke in her memoir about. The simplicity of this ballet breaks my heart, cuts to my root, she's so clear and direct.) Do we know of any other rumoured contenders for a lead singles of other albums aside from Charmbracelet, E=MC2 and MIAM? (Saturday 20 July 2024; 02:37)

Madonna confession (106,908) by BFF from United States I think Madonna's music got a lot better in the 1990s. "Erotica" has some great songs on it if you look past the controversy. "Rain" and "Deeper and Deeper" are great songs. Madonna's writing and singing got much better with "Bedtime Story" and "Ray of Light". I honestly don't like much of anything she released pre-1990 or after 2000's "Music". Though I did like the "Confessions on a Dance Floor" album. (Friday 19 July 2024; 18:17) this is a reply to message 106,902

Madonna confession (106,902) by Robert-Anthony from United States I have never mentioned this before, but I was a huge Madonna fan growing up in the 80s. I was mesmerized by her style, songs, quick rise to fame, and videos. I wanted Madonna and Sean Pean to last as a married couple, but the paparazzi ruined their marriage being a young couple. They were the first paparazzi couple who were followed by the paparazzi. Papa Don't Preach is my all time favorite Madonna video. Madonna changed after their marriage did not work. Her music and style changed too. She started pushing more boundaries within society's norms. I stopped buying her albums after Like a Prayer. Erotica was not the same Madonna I liked growing up in the 80s. Thankfully, MC came along in 1990 to allow me to start new female artist collection. (Wednesday 17 July 2024; 23:54)

E=MC2 off on the beaten path (106,873) by BFF from United States I think Mariah lost interest in E=MC2 as a project after announcing her marriage to Nick. She didn't put as much effort into promotion after "Touch My Body" and chose to prioritize her personal life, which I do not blame her for. She wanted children and thought things would work out with Nick. The miscarriage did not help, but it was not the only catalyst. The single choices were decent. "Bye Bye" was chosen because she needed at least one "ballad" to go to radio, but I might have replaced "Bye Bye" with "Love Story" and put out "I'm That Chick" instead of "I Stay In Love". By the time "I Stay In Love" came out, the album promotion was pretty over. The album itself was obviously aimed at radio, so it's a shame that the potential hits were wasted. (Saturday 13 July 2024; 23:15) this is a reply to message 106,865

E=MC2 off on the beaten path (106,865) by Robert-Anthony from United States I have always wondered why Bye Bye, I Stay In Love, and I'll Be Lovin U Long Time all failed to have the same top 10 success as Touch My Body. I just can't pinpoint why pop radio didn't give those singles the same airplay impressions as Touch My Body. Were they weak single choices or pop radio was moving away from playing R&B songs on pop radio? There was a significant shift in pop radio from 2008-2010. (Thursday 11 July 2024; 22:42)

Rainbow 25 (106,675) by BFF from United States I like this "Mariah Only" version of "Thank God I Found You." It provides new insight into the recording process for the single and demonstrates that the song was complete before she decided to add the guest artists. I've always liked the album version of the song (prefer it to the remix version) and thought it deserved to be a bigger hit than it was. It went to #1 but mostly based on single sales, not radio airplay. Maybe it would've worked better as a duet with Joe without 98 Degrees? I think the Make It Last version worked best in its iteration without the rap from Nas, but it feels more like a cover of "Make it Last Forever" than a remix of Mariah's song. There are very few elements of the original song in the remix. (Friday 14 June 2024; 12:13) this is a reply to message 106,660

Rainbow 25 (106,660) by Robert-Anthony from United States This is a spectacular tracklist. Summer officially begins Friday. (Thursday 13 June 2024; 20:26)

Rainbow 25 (106,659) by BFF from United States I just saw a full bonus track list of Rainbow25 posted on Mariah Report. I don't know if it's legit but seems plausible. I see a version of "Thank God I Found You" with Mariah only and two different versions of "Rainbow's End" listed. I wonder if Mariah recorded a ballad version of "Rainbow's End" in addition to the house version with David Morales. (Thursday 13 June 2024; 19:46) this is a reply to message 106,642

Rainbow 25 (106,642) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States What is "A Thousand Lifetimes"? Did [Crystal ball] actually get made or was it just a rumor? Lastly, from the way it's been talked about, I never got the impression that the duet version of After Tonight was completed. If that's the case, I'd love to hear demo snippets. (Thursday 13 June 2024; 01:07)

How Much remix (106,650) by BFF from United States Maybe "How Much" was a possible single from "Rainbow" and they recorded a remix version in 1999 in addition to the JD-produced original version with Usher? (Thursday 13 June 2024; 14:37) this is a reply to message 106,646

How Much remix (106,646) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am wondering that too about How Much. The original already samples Makaveli's (Tupac) Me and My Girlfriend. What more could have been done to make it a remix? Maybe JD and MC sped up the tempo with a new verse from Usher. (Thursday 13 June 2024; 05:04)

Rainbow 25 (106,640) by BFF from United States It looks like we will be getting a So So Def remix of "How Much", the new Morales collaboration "Rainbow's End", the live performances of "Heartbreaker" and "Can't Take That Away" from VH1 Divas Live 2000, and an a capella version of "Bliss". Would be nice if she included "There For Me" but maybe she considers that part of the "Glitter" sessions since it was a b-side on the Never Too Far/Hero Medley single? (Wednesday 12 June 2024; 21:43) this is a reply to message 106,638

Rainbow 25 (106,638) by Nick G from Germany The anniversary edition of Rainbow will be released on Friday. What do you expect? Tracks 21-23 are known, the normal version only had 14 tracks, I hope we get [There for me] or [After tonight] with Miguel. I'm looking forward to Rainbows End. (Wednesday 12 June 2024; 18:23)

Mariah queen of remixes (106,626) by BFF from United States 1. Always Be My Baby (Always Club Mix) 2. Fantasy (The Boss Mix) 3. My All/Stay Awhile (So So Def Remix) 4. The Roof (Morales Funky Club Mix) 5. Anytime You Need a Friend (Boriqua Tribe Mix) 6. Honey (Def Rascal Anthem) 7. Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise) (Def B Fly Mix) 8. Butterfly (Meme Club Remix) 9. I Still Believe/Pure Imagination (Damizza Remix) 10. One Sweet Day (Chucky's Remix) (Monday 10 June 2024; 17:58) this is a reply to message 106,622

Mariah queen of remixes (106,622) by jaker20 from US Mariah Carey's 10 Greatest Remixes according Slant Magazine: "Mariah Carey is the quintessential crossover artist, with a catalog of hits that bridges the gap between pop, R&B, hip-hop, and house music." 10. "My All/Stay Awhile (So So Def Remix)" 9. "Heartbreaker (Remix)" 8. "I Still Believe (The Kings Mix)" 7. "H.A.T.E.U. (So So Def Remix)" 6. "Someday (New 12" Jackswing)" 5. "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) (Morales Revival Triumphant Mix)" 4. "Butterfly (Def B Fly Mix)" 3. "Fantasy (Bad Boy Mix)" 2. "Dreamlover (Def Club Mix)" 1. "Anytime You Need a Friend (C+C Club Version)" Do you agree with this list?? I think it is missing I Still Believe / Pure Imagination (Damizza Remix), Breakdown (The Mo' Thugs Remix) and many others. (Monday 10 June 2024; 00:09)

The-Dream (106,604) by BFF from United States Sex trafficking, misogyny, violence, etc. were baked into the image projected by many popular R&B and hip-hop artists - both male and female - in the 1990s and 2000s. It's hardly surprising that these types of accusations would be brought against the likes of R. Kelly, The-Dream, Sean Combs, etc. They pretty much told the public directly in their songs, albums, videos, et cetera what they were about. People were either not paying attention or decided that the behavior was permissible. It's pretty rich at this point that Mariah has told this story of "escaping" from controlling men like Tommy but then went on to work with people engaged in far worse than anything Tommy has ever done. She could not have known the extent but she could see clear as day the type of image that these people were projecting. (Thursday 6 June 2024; 17:14) this is a reply to message 106,601

The-Dream (106,601) by Robert-Anthony from United States I guess MC won't be working with The-Dream anymore after these allegations. I don't understand why music producers like R.Kelly, Sean "Diddy" Combs", and The-Dream allow fame and money to overtake their moral judgement to use and mistreat women in such horrific ways. No heart emoji today. (Thursday 6 June 2024; 02:35)

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) this is a reply to message 106,573

Caution is probably better than TEOM (106,573) by Robert-Anthony from United States That was my statement after listening to the Caution album and some 2017-2021 voice analysis YouTube videos today. My statement got me thinking after hearing how Lambs in the YouTube comments section just adore Caution. Before Caution, TEOM is a fan favorite post Butterfly. Lambs say that Caution is MC's most critically album and so many just love how MC's musicality just shines on Caution. Fan favorites like Giving Me Life, 8th Grade, and The Distance prove that MC was a bit hard on herself for saying that Caution was rushed. What she produced and delivered was further from the truth what fans would consider a rushed album. How many artists are able to go back and revisit an album track and recreate it into a marvelous world-class dance track? There are not many artists who can or are willing to do that like MC does so effortlessly with her catalogue. It is a great time to be a Lamb. I guess MC won't be able to say that MC16 was rushed. Lol. I am going to put down Mariah book until next weekend. Lol. (Saturday 1 June 2024; 00:59)

The Rarities 2 expectations (106,567) by BFF from United States I would like to hear Mariah's original recordings of songs that other artists ended up recording: 1. "I Lose Control" 2. "Help Me Find A Way to Your Heart" 3. "Someone to Hold" 4. "Always in Love" 5. "Last Chance" 6. "Head Over Heels" 7. "After" 8. "Make You Happy" 9. "Where Are You Christmas?" I'd also love to have b-sides, international bonus tracks and other odds and ends in one place (i.e. "There for Me", "Right to Dream"). I'd like to hear unreleased songs from the Glitter and MIAM sessions. There seems to be quite a bit of music leftover from this those periods. The "Glitter" sessions really extend from 1997-2001 because she was working on the project at various times throughout that period. And, of course, "Me I Am Mariah" was originally "The Art of Letting Go" and those sessions went from 2011-2014. I'd also love to hear unreleased material from the debut sessions as well. Ditto for any sessions from 1990-1997 if anything else exists from other albums. (Friday 31 May 2024; 15:49) this is a reply to message 106,563

The Rarities 2 expectations (106,563) by Libra Lamb from USA Hi guys and gals and everyone in-between. What are you most expecting or hoping for on the unconfirmed Rarities 2 project? Myself, I am looking forward to There For Me to be officially released for streaming. It is such an amazing song, worthy of many people's wedding song from what I've read online. At this point I don't know if it belongs in the Rainbow album or the Glitter soundtrack, but whatever, irregardless, it is a fantastic song and the vocal prowess it took to deliver those notes leave me weak at the knees sometimes. Wow. So what song(s) would you like to see the light of day? Happy Friday's Eve. BTW I love the Portrait remixes, in case you missed it. (Thursday 30 May 2024; 21:49)

Aruba performance (106,541) by BFF from United States I am watching some of the videos posted to YouTube. I love the dress and the hairstyle. Glad she mixed it up a bit. Still seems like a lot of the vocals are pre-recorded as with the Mimi residency. (Sunday 26 May 2024; 13:31)

Me. I Am Mariah (106,532) by BFF from United States The album is full of great songs, but the weird title kind of ruined it for a lot of people. I think the album should have been released in its original incarnation as "The Art of Letting Go" without songs like "Money", "One More Try" and "Heavenly". I don't know if this track list is accurate, but this was the rumored original track list in Summer 2013: 1. Make It Look Good 2. #Beautiful (feat. Miguel) 3. You're Mine 4. You Don't Know What To Do 5. Hope Street 6. Lullaby of Birdland - Interlude 7. The Art of Letting Go 8. I Can't Love U (feat. R. Kelly) 9. Mr. Operator 10. Hurricane 11. This Cannot Be Love 12. I'll Still Be Around (feat. Stevie Wonder) 13. Heart 14. Save The Day It seems credible since half of these tracks were released in some incarnation. I have a feeling Mariah has a ton of unreleased material from the 2009-2014 period. She could definitely release some more "Rarities" from the aborted "Angels Advocate" remix album and the years-long sessions for "Me I Am Mariah". (Saturday 25 May 2024; 14:52) this is a reply to message 106,530

Me. I Am Mariah (106,530) by Billy from Greece Happy tenth anniversary? Say what? Ten years? I can't handle time. Wow. Yeah, so happy anniversary. I adored the album when it came out. I used to listen to it every single day for a long time. I stood still when I heard Cry, Faded, Dedicated for the first time. I found her creatively flourishing on this album, so many ideas, such a variety of styles, very mature-proficient offering. At the same, that was such a sad era. The divorce overshadowed the album, her pain was palpable, especially during the tour. Also, the last part of the album (following Camouflage) shows it was recorded at a different time, so it loses some cohesion there (I could without Money). I wonder what the original concept (The Art of Letting Go) would turn out like. Clearly wrong first single choice (though I do like You're Mine, and I think it has aged well). Let's also remember that she was totally on her own supporting the album. Island Def Jam had dropped the ball here. All these years later, I still find it a great body of work, although now I see the overthinking behind it, which maybe robs it a bit of its immediacy. But really, it contains some of her best songs in my opinion. It's just that it was a convoluted time for her because, apparently, life happens. (Saturday 25 May 2024; 07:52)

Muni Long (106,524) by BFF from United States The "Made for Me" collaboration is actually growing on me a little bit. Not sure if anyone caught this, but Mariah previously worked with Muni Long on "A No No" for the "Caution" album and "Infinity" from "#1 to Infinity". Muni Long is credited as a writer on both under her real name Priscilla Hamilton. (Friday 24 May 2024; 20:53)

Portrait remixes (106,517) by BFF from United States Just to clarify. I mean the Portrait remix is better than any newly recorded material she has released since 2018. Just in case someone accuses me of throwing shade at "The Rarities" and the 30th anniversary edition of "Music Box". (Friday 24 May 2024; 15:42) this is a reply to message 106,515

Portrait remixes (106,515) by BFF from United States I really like the Portrait remix. It's definitely better than anything else she has put out since 2018. Hearing the news about the Rainbow remix makes me wonder if she's planning a "deluxe release" of the album for the 25th anniversary. She could presumably include "There for Me" on that release and maybe some Rainbow tour goodies? I know she rushed to complete that album, so I don't know if there would be much unreleased material. I wouldn't mind having a finished ballad version of the "Rainbow" interlude - the song isn't too vocally challenging so she could probably do it with her current voice. (Friday 24 May 2024; 15:31)

Portrait remixes (106,515) by BFF from United States I really like the Portrait remix. It's definitely better than anything else she has put out since 2018. Hearing the news about the Rainbow remix makes me wonder if she's planning a "deluxe release" of the album for the 25th anniversary. She could presumably include "There for Me" on that release and maybe some Rainbow tour goodies? I know she rushed to complete that album, so I don't know if there would be much unreleased material. I wouldn't mind having a finished ballad version of the "Rainbow" interlude - the song isn't too vocally challenging so she could probably do it with her current voice. (Friday 24 May 2024; 15:31) 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)

#2s (106,353) by BFF from United States "The concept of this video is I have a tan line on my butt." - Mariah on the "Loverboy" video. (Sunday 5 May 2024; 13:05) this is a reply to message 106,349

#2s (106,349) by Randy from USA Thanks for that. There were some surprises for me as well. I Believe I Can Fly, Can't Nobody Hold Me Down and a few others I thought went to number one. You know I had to go watch the 2000s number 2s so I could see Loverboy and Shake It Off Tee Hee. (Saturday 4 May 2024; 15:43)

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