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Mariah Carey’s Merriest Christmas 2015 (96,950) by RoRo from PH In my mind this and the Apple special are both gems, but wanted to show some appreciation to the 2015 special (which is on Netflix btw). What I like most about it is the live/lounge setting and the ensembles. And of course the opening salvo which was God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. (Tuesday 15 December 2020; 13:59)

Re: AIWFCIY #2 this week on the Hot 100 (96,885) (96,886) by RoRo from PH Only a matter of years, the optimistic lamb would like to believe lol. (Tuesday 8 December 2020; 16:15)

AIWFCIY #2 this week on the Hot 100 (96,880) by RoRo from PH Which also begs the question: How many more years until Mariah collects 18 total weeks at #1 with AIWFCIY to get the record back from Old Town Road? (Monday 7 December 2020; 20:56)

Ariana (96,851) by RoRo from PH First verse she looked shy/bored but that did a full 180 when they switched spots for the climax. You could see the glee in her eyes trading lines with her long-time idol. This was to me kind of reminiscent with Mariah being able to duet with Aretha on Divas Live back in the day. After the harmonized whistles, Ariana did cute little jumps. So adorable. (Sunday 6 December 2020; 11:52)

Re: Rumour has it (96,837) (96,850) by RoRo from PH Mariah was clearly having a good time in the video, I don't think she'd have issues actually shooting it with them physically. I mean, she invited them to re-record it to begin with. I get COVID obviously is a factor but not really buying into the whole "she only agreed to do it if she was shot separately" thing. Sounds like early 2000s tabloid fodder lol. Also, she actually touched JHud, that would look super shady if that was digital editing. And like someone else said, the eye contact between her and Ariana would have been an editing nightmare. But who knows, right? (Unless maybe there are receipts?) Also possible they're holding back on photos for subsequent promotion in the next few days/weeks? (Sunday 6 December 2020; 11:48)

Right Where I Belong (Busta vs MC) (96,299) by RoRo from PH Have you guys heard this? A friend linked me to a SoundCloud upload of the full song (which I'm not sure I can share here?) It is fire. Digging it more than IKWYW, which is saying a lot because because I love that song too. Great hook and a welcome addition to the thug-love genre IMO. PS: Heard Busta is releasing something 10/30, this might be it. (Friday 16 October 2020; 18:58)

Re: The Rarities (95,903) (95,905) by RoRo from PH For some reason, Here We Go Around Again sounds to me like it was inspired sonically by Whitney's How Will I Know in a good way, in the best way. But now that you mention the sitcom thing. You are spot on. (Friday 2 October 2020; 01:33)

The Oprah Conversation (95,750) by RoRo from PH I still recall with fondness that time when I was 5 or 6 years old when while listening to "I'll Be There" on the radio I asked my mother who this singer was. I remember this vividly because this was the first and last time I have ever asked that question out of sheer awe: such a beautiful, angelic, other-worldly instrument. It is an obvious thing to say that her massive catalogue has been the soundtrack of my life, her image the inspiration of my antics early on. From 6th grade's Can't Take That Away, which really was the time I first had an idea I might not be straight (lol), to rushing home from high school to catch re-runs of Divas Live 1999 with her and Diana Ross in matching gold and silver short dresses, to the debacle that was Glitter, to her redemption with The Emancipation of Mimi. I watched this interview literally without pausing. The first third is a discussion of her growing up as a biracial girl in a wildly dysfunctional family, which is an enlightening revelation as much as it is a sad one. The clear highlights for me though, and the ones I almost teared up for, are the following: (1) When Oprah reads the letter Leontyne Price wrote Mariah after the two met at Oprah's Legends Ball in 2005. The last line says "Your devotion to your art and career are praiseworthy. This brings you a standing ovation and a resounding brava. Brava. Brava." Leontyne Price is widely regarded as the first internationally-acclaimed African American opera singer. This is the only time Mariah cries in the interview. (2) When Oprah asks her the last question: "What is the word you feel about this book being released into the world? Is there one word?" Mariah Carey: "Freer." I cannot wait to have an internet-free weekend to just immerse myself in her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. This is one of the few things I have waited for my whole life. (Friday 25 September 2020; 12:59)