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MC30 (104,825) by Edward from USA She has the coins to release music on her own. It would even be cheaper for her to cut the middle man. I just think Mariah has lost her muse. She mentioned so many projects we then don't hear anything about. The Butterfly Lounge Sessions, The Theme Album, Someone's Uggly Daughter and now she has ten songs ready. It's like she starts something and then loses interest. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:24) this is a reply to message 104,812

MC30 (104,812) by Bill from the UK Great picture Bobby. I said it before, but Mariah should self-finance and release her next album. Do away with a label, no one needs them anymore, especially an artist like Mariah. That way it can be her vision, her plan, her single choices etc. without any interference to her creativeness. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 01:16)

MC30 (104,824) by Edward from USA I concur. By the time the Beyonce album dropped, there were not loose ends. Everything was well cooked and in place. The concept was well executed. Can you imagine an album like Daydream or Butterfly with a video for every song? I think by the time Mariah releases her new album, she should have everything ready, from remixes and videos to a promotional plan in place. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:13) this is a reply to message 104,820

MC30 (104,820) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter To be honest a surprise album by Mariah would not have had as much traction as Beyoncé's and that's not because I think Beyoncé is better. Mariah is a better artist through and through but Beyoncé knows how to market herself. Her whole album was a visual album with all high quality aesthetic videos and that's something I don't think Mariah would have pulled off. How many videos did we even get from MIAM? The only time Mariah could have gotten traction from a surprise album drop was if she released it right after TEOM. Not only was MIAM poorly planned it had almost no publicity. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:16)

MC30 (104,822) by Edward from USA Andrew, the rumor wasn't Mariah was about to release an album by surprise. After Beyonce dropped her album and was selling like hot pancakes, the rumor was about Mariah being mad because that's what she was planning to do. Obviously, the out of the blue release idea didn't make sense anymore. Mariah wasn't specific, but she stated she would basically keep her mouth shut from now on. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 17:25) this is a reply to message 104,817

MC30 (104,817) by Andrew from the UK I love me some Eddie. But how can something of which there are rumours be a surprise? Stacey is correct using the word "mess" but it should refer to the entire project. Everything about it was created or handled in a fashion unbecoming a supposed international superstar. That being said, there are some great melodies and vocals on MIAM. Personally, I believe Triumphant Pulse Remix, Almost Home, The Art of Letting Go and You Don't Know To Do are pretty special. I encourage Mariah to make her next record an upbeat dance record. Don't nobody need another Cautionary tale that will disappear in a fraction of the time it takes to create. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:23)

MC30 (104,813) by Edward from USA The rumor was that Mariah had planned to drop MIAM by surprise, but Beyoncé went ahead and did it first. To avoid situations like that, she doesn't reveal much about her projects anymore. IDJ has always been supportive of Mariah, but sadly she was too much in control and everything was messy. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 02:41) this is a reply to message 104,811

MC30 (104,811) by Robert-Anthony from United States Wasn't there some type of label turmoil during the recording and rollout of MIAM? MC wanted a Beyonce type of digital release while IDJ wanted a traditional release with pre-orders. IDJ executives were unhappy with the performance of Memoirs and MC's delayed completion of MIAM. They were just ready to be done with MC knowing that MIAM would fulfill her contractual obligations to the label. The executives now are probably concerned that MC30 doesn't have fan interest for any IDJ MC30 releases. I am surprised that It's A Wrap got a vinyl release last year. MC probably financed the release herself. She only had one hit album during her time with IDJ. Charmbraclet, E=MC2, and MIAM were all commercial disappointments. RCA will probably not allow Yours ft. Justin Timberlake to be released. Angels Advocate and Jumpsmokers Remix albums have been leaked online. MIAM leftover tracks are probably nonexistent. The question in 2024 is what label is going to sign MC to release MC16. (Friday 5 January 2024; 17:15)

Top posters 2023 (104,802) by Edward from USA I love the first Ariana album. I guess I was trying to find 90's Mariah in her voice and music, but even though I've enjoyed a few tracks here and there from her later albums, I haven't been able to quite connect with her like that. When I read comments from her fans, it reminds me how devoted and ready to fight for her we were back then, as if Mariah had put spell on us. Those were the days. Ariana is hugely successful but fame has had a toll on her, in part that's why she's devoted to one project only. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 21:49) this is a reply to message 104,800

Top posters 2023 (104,800) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter There's this "leak" I recently saw of Ariana singing a bit of the WBT chorus and then adding her own verses so it almost sounds like a sample I think, and it was a rough draft. I'll see if I can find it. I don't know if it's for her next album but it'd be really cool for them to collab outside of the holidays. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 20:47)

Top posters 2023 (104,798) by Edward from USA Mariah should've handled the Ariana situation like the legend she is. Instead, she turned to being somewhat dismissive and shady. It was so obvious that Ariana stopped talking about Mariah altogether when previously she had praised her. When most people heard "Vision of Love" on the radio, they thought it was Whitney Houston. When I first heard "I don't Wanna Cry", I could've sworn it was Whitney too. But as I said, Mariah was not well, it was evident. It was refreshing to see Mariah and Ariana harmonizing on "O Santa". A collabo with Ariana for MC16 would be great. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 17:38) this is a reply to message 104,797

Top posters 2023 (104,797) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter TEC or MIAM would have been good on their own but combined it was like why on earth. I can't remember much from the era now that it's been years but I do remember the iconic "on the bathroom floor moment" when the different mix was released. As for the Ariana situation I don't remember exactly what she said but I don't think she was ever really rude and in fact I understand her frustration. Like Mariah we know has insecurities (even though she's a legend) and she has been more than once written off or called a has been or whatever even though she continues to stay very relevant so I understand that she would be annoyed at Ariana being called the "new Mariah" or "young Mariah". It's like she's being replaced and Ariana at that time was blatantly copying Mariah from the way Mariah sang, her whistles, even at one point her album was gonna be called "Daydreaming". It was insane. I know her management probably got her to do it but I could understand why Mariah would be irritated by it. It was always posed to her as a replacement not as someone who's inspired by her. She's been really graceful about other artists who were inspired by her like Beyoncé and Rihanna because they weren't outright copying her. Ariana since then has found her own style and Mariah welcomed her in her life. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 16:38)

Robert-Anthony (104,795) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, good to finally see the face behind the profile. Sadly we can't proceed with the coronation since your picture is sideways, the crown would fall off. Please fix it, it's making me dizzy. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 14:19) this is a reply to message 104,787

Tanaka (104,787) by Robert-Anthony from United States Here is another candid and funny response to the Grammys in 2018. (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 14:35)

Top posters 2023 (104,793) by Edward from USA "The Elusive Chanteuse" would've been great album title, but judging by the interviews back then, Mariah was all over the place mentally. It was sad to watch. From throwing a bizarre tantrum because they had released a mix of "The Art of Letting Go" she didn't like to the way she managed the Ariana Grande situation. I was like, this girl could be your daughter, your influence is all over her music, be graceful and tone it the f down. Thank God, they're in a good place now. Mariah taking a picture from her supposed bad side is like "The Real Emancipation of cough cough Mimi" has started. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 12:48) this is a reply to message 104,790

Top posters 2023 (104,790) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter MIAM was still ok because it had the backstory of the self portrait but the game was over when she added the Elusive Chanteuse. It was so unnecessary. Also I wish she had kept the original title "The Art of Letting Go". (Thursday 4 January 2024; 02:17)

Top posters 2023 (104,778) by Edward from USA Andrew, let the top poster drool over Bill a little. You know British men are his weakness. (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 01:07) this is a reply to message 104,776

Top posters 2023 (104,776) by Andrew from the UK Notice the complete absence of surprise at this post. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 23:51)

Article: Mariah Carey celebrates 2024 by posting rare photo (104,777) by Edward from USA Where is her bad side? I don't see it. It seems 2024 will be full of surprises. New beginnings, I'm excited. (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 00:56)

Top posters 2023 (104,768) by Edward from USA "Songs in the Key of MC" is a great album title, also different. I would go with something like "Rebirth" or "Phoenix" or "Rising Phoenix". (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 18:04) this is a reply to message 104,759

Top posters 2023 (104,759) by Andrew from the UK Damn I missed that. I stand so advised. And I think William is going for the sexiest poster. Someone second it and we can pass the motion. Unless Bobby-A finally reveals his visage on his profile to clinch it. It's throwdown or siddown time. What's it to be Bobby-A? Or shall we do suggested title for the upcoming album? My brain is working on something like "Songs in the Key of MC" or "Songs in the Key of NYC". (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 14:42)

Top posters 2023 (104,767) by Edward from USA He definitely is. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 17:54) this is a reply to message 104,758

Top posters 2023 (104,758) by Andrew from the UK Randy is very active on MCW. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 14:35)

Top posters 2023 (104,766) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, it's time for the big reveal. Now that you're the number one poster of 2023, you should let us see your face. We can't have a coronation day until then. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 17:54) this is a reply to message 104,756

Top posters 2023 (104,756) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. You are always full of jokes. Can you get Randy out of hiatus? He brings out occasionally the sweeter side of you. You may be #1 this year at the rate you are posting messages and no banned status. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 13:06)

Top posters 2023 (104,765) by Edward from USA What are you implying? Your posts are always welcome, you should post more. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 17:46) this is a reply to message 104,755

Top posters 2023 (104,755) by Bill from the UK I still talk too much, sorry. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 12:56)

Article: Mariah takes a dip in hot tub while wearing gown (104,764) by Edward from USA Mariah looks like her mother in this picture. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 17:40)

Top posters 2023 (104,757) by Edward from USA Andrew, he's just being graceful and humble about it, chill. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 13:11) this is a reply to message 104,754

Top posters 2023 (104,754) by Andrew from the UK And here we were hoping your first message of the year wasn't going to be total thirsty bollocks. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 12:42)

Top posters 2023 (104,747) by Edward from USA After you got married and had your triplets, you stopped posting. Of course we understand. (Monday 1 January 2024; 19:35) this is a reply to message 104,745

Top posters 2023 (104,745) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ahh yes happy to see I'm still on the list. (Monday 1 January 2024; 17:30)

More records fall (104,740) by Edward from USA Happy New Year to you too. I'm far from being a bully, I can't stand bullies. As you can read, Lady B can also be very mouthy. Anyway, let's start 2024 with a positive attitude. And when any poster is referred to as an object here, let's not be hypocrite and call it out too. (Monday 1 January 2024; 15:44) this is a reply to message 104,734

More records fall (104,734) by Zachariah from Croatia Edward, don't you think that you should stop with bullying now? It is giving an immature and tacky vibe. Come on man. Leave the woman alone. Happy New Year to all of you and fingers crossed for an epic album this year. (Monday 1 January 2024; 13:02)

Top posters 2023 (104,739) by Edward from USA Eric, who are the top 20 posters of 2023? Just curious. (Monday 1 January 2024; 15:34)

2024 (104,738) by Edward from USA Happy New Year 2024 to everyone here on MCArchives. (Monday 1 January 2024; 15:31)

More records fall (104,730) by Edward from USA Thanks for replying to me and not you. We're making progress. Now you can play Cry. (Monday 1 January 2024; 00:45) this is a reply to message 104,729

More records fall (104,729) by Lady B from USA With every post with (really lame, unfunny) ad hominem attacks you do nothing but further prove my point. Thank you. (Sunday 31 December 2023; 20:40)

More records fall (104,726) by Edward from USA Talking to yourself when nobody sees you is fine. Replying to your own post on a public message board is concerning. You need to hide all objects with sharp edges and play Randy's Theme until you calm down. No matter what the voices in your head tell you, do not play Languishing. A couple of Xanax later, continue with Through the Rain. (Sunday 31 December 2023; 00:55) this is a reply to message 104,722

More records fall (104,722) by Lady B from USA Yes, I replied to myself saying it was lame that on a fan board no one was celebrating the records, instead talking and amplifying consistory negative and trite topics. That I was replying to myself (because no one said anything on the positive topic) is not the diss folks think it is, it's literally my point. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 20:09)

More records fall (104,717) by Edward from USA Why are you replying to yourself? I think you need a break, it's like you're about to self-combust. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 01:29) this is a reply to message 104,715

More records fall (104,715) by Lady B from USA Point proven - records falling every darn day and no one replies to celebrate, instead posting endlessly about trivial things and managers from what feels like a lifetime ago, before AIWFCIY hit #1. Sigh. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 00:24)

Stella (104,711) by Edward from USA The only good thing about Conturella's reign of terror was the lesbian vibes she brought to the House of Carey. Conturella was so empowered, it was like she was going to hump on Mariah at anytime. It was hot. (Friday 29 December 2023; 13:57)

The streak is over (104,708) by Edward from USA According to "Talk of the Charts" midweek prediction, Brenda will be the first #1 of 2024. They tend to be pretty accurate. Sadly, the streak seems to be over. (Friday 29 December 2023; 03:37)

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