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What do you do for a living? (106,964) by Shezz from Pk

Xavier that is so cute. My nephew is much older now. When he was 3 I got him hooked onto It's Like That. He used to call it " Thatcho Patcho".

Good old days. Now he's 22 and has blocked Mariah from his mind I think.

Thanks for reminding me of the Portrait remix. Totally what I needed right now.

From the current artists, I've started taking a liking to Chapell Roan. I love some of the songs from the album and Goodluck Babe (released after the album). So much more interesting and fun than the rest of the more popular pop music made these days.

Robert Anthony I practice residential architecture and interiors, done a few commercial spaces but no schools (yet).

(Friday 26 July 2024; 09:26)


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What do you do for a living? (106,939) by Shezz from Pk

RA, I loved knowing what you do for a living. So fitting - great match for all your passion, compassion and optimism. I think it would be great to know what the rest of the MC fans (some people don't like the term lambs) do here - whoever is interested in sharing. I'm an architect.

(Wednesday 24 July 2024; 06:06)


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Album coming soon? (106,922) by Shezz from Pk

If insiders are to be believed, not all the recordings are for MC16. She has a couple of projects she's working on simultaneously. I wish she'd focus on one right now - hopefully she's wrapping up MC16 and the upcoming announcement isn't about more tours but about the new album. Butterfly Lounge can wait.

(Sunday 21 July 2024; 19:25)


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Madonna confession (106,903) by Shezz from Pk

Same here Robert Anthony. I think Madonna was a lot of 80's lambs' first love. I too, was obsessed with Papa Don't Preach. My first favourite song ever. And then True Blue, La Isla Bonita and Like A Prayer all her 80s hits.

Then came the 90s. Enter Mariah, and by 1993 I had a new queen. I still loved some of Madonna's 90's music but she could never be my favourite again.

On another note, I miss the make up room acappella Vegas series Mariah started doing in 2019/2020 (I think) of deep cuts like Melt Away and Everything Fades Away. I'd be happy if she even got that Caution era confidence back to sing.

(Thursday 18 July 2024; 06:48)


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MIH in Manila 2003 (106,890) by Shezz from Pk

Thank you for sharing that. I absolutely love it.

(Tuesday 16 July 2024; 05:34)


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Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,879) by Shezz from Pk

I think she's quiet because she's finishing MC16. She already celebrated the 25th anniversary of Christmas so I don't think 30 will have a big celebration lined up but I'm sure she will do something. Whether we like it or not, that is where she earns her money now. And the fact that it still goes to number 1 every year shows a large majority of the general public has come to embrace it as an annual tradition. You bring out the tree, put up the lights and you play AIWFCIY. She will do her Christmas concerts for sure. I do believe she is going to focus on non Christmas projects in the near future as well though.

(Monday 15 July 2024; 12:57)


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E=MC2 off on the beaten path (106,872) by Shezz from Pk

Those four would have been amazing single choices. That Chick really deserved to shine. Was the miscarriage after IBYLT was released? That’s when she basically stopped all promo after the VMA Japan performance which was one of her best during that era. I hope MC16 is as fun and varied as E=MC2. It had it all - pop, reggae, disco, RnB and ballads.
(Saturday 13 July 2024; 03:40)


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May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,859) by Shezz from Pk

I agree on some points for sure. It is a business after all. Maybe she wanted to share her story with the world, maybe her label/company pressured her to. No doubt it will benefit her career somewhat, whatever the underlying motive was. The fact that she wanted cameras to capture her suffering. Hmm. Mariah would never do that for sure. All the best to Celine though, I hope she recovers fully and tours again soon.

(Wednesday 10 July 2024; 15:35)


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Lucky Daye (106,849) by Shezz from Pk

I hadn't heard of him before. Nice. I think MC has recorded a lot of different styles of music in the last few years from contemporary rnb to pop to dance and disco. It'll be interesting to see if she ends up with a varied album or commits to one particular style. Rumours are that Ariana has put her in touch with Max Martin and they have also recorded. I hope we get an original song this year, even if the album is released next year. It's funny how Christmas is her most popular time but also restricts her for a few months.

(Tuesday 9 July 2024; 17:37)


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May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,843) by Shezz from Pk

I agree. Mariah and Celine are two very very different people. Mariah is way too guarded and very insecure to let go of her armour. Celine is a performer, that is her essence. Mariah is a creator. Yes it would make her more relatable perhaps to some but she will never open herself up to the ridicule and public shaming that will come with it. I think she deals with enough already. Celine is hungry to be the people's princess. Mariah is not. She is fine doing what she's doing. She doesn't want to sell out stadiums anymore like she did in the 90s. She's happy with theaters and the exponential success she gets during Christmas in between. As far as I know, Celine never said she turned to partial lipping to deal with her issues. She just said she could not sing as well. Those are two very different things. Randy, as beautiful as it may be, I think it's too late for Mariah to learn an instrument. It's clearly never been a priority for her. People still fill up her concerts, good for her and good for the people who enjoy it. I still have high hopes for MC16. I don't think she will suddenly change her style and start making Barbera [sic] Streisand like music. She will make the music that she enjoys. I hope it's something we will all love.

(Saturday 6 July 2024; 07:38)


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Residency returns (106,827) by Shezz from Pk

I think she'll keep the structure/setlist for the show the same. She's too busy recording her album to record new playbacks for new songs. I'd like her to experiment more with more avant-garde outfits, have more energy (though I don't expect Runriah to return) and sing more.

(Wednesday 3 July 2024; 17:37)


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Vacation everyone? (106,826) by Shezz from Pk

B&B is still running? I last watched it when Stephanie was dying and Brook had become her bff. When do you think Mariah is going to drop the first single Robert Anthony? I think she's quite into this album now and won't want to put it on the back burner until after Christmas. I have a feeling we might get something in August post second leg of Vegas.

(Wednesday 3 July 2024; 17:32)


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New remixes (106,813) by Shezz from Pk

The "Remixes era" has been pretty good. I can't wait for the main course. The time that she's taken, I feel she's cooked us quite a feast.
(Friday 28 June 2024; 18:37)


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Hey C, Mariah Carey has 19 number 1 hits (106,794) by Shezz from Pk

The way Taylor Swift is going, her momentum and her die hard fan base (that buys half a dozen version of her albums and singles with the slightest variations) she seems to be a hot contender to take over MC's number 1s tally (now at 12). With the chart rules as they are now, it is not as important for the entire general audience to love a song for it to go to number 1. Swifties alone are enough to make her new songs debut at n1 - which used to be such a big feat in the 90s - case in point Fortnight. It's not a great song. 3-4 more albums and she will sadly cross MC's tally and she churns out an album a year.MC's number 1s are a great accomplishment no matter who finds them forgettable and who finds them memorable. I hope she gets to keep it. She loves the title and as a long time fan I love it too. Previously Rihanna was hot on her heels but then she decided to go an extended hiatus.
(Sunday 23 June 2024; 16:00)


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The Boy Is Mine 2.0 (106,772) by Shezz from Pk

Yes she would have sounded so good on this remix indeed. I think Ariana's team learned from their previous mistake and released it soon. Is it the exact same though or are there different lyrics/verses?
(Saturday 22 June 2024; 15:48)


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Album coming soon? (106,758) by Shezz from Pk

That picture looks like her Victoria Secret shoot from last Christmas. They’re just saying what Mariah said herself. Album coming soon.
(Thursday 20 June 2024; 20:10)


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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)


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Spring or fall album release preference (106,737) by Shezz from Pk

The insider account on X. Though of course it cannot be taken as concrete verified information. Most of the things they have said have been right so far. MC seems to be in a similar space she was during The Art of Letting Go and MIAM era. Revisiting her ideas and concept over and over. I hope she does not over think and lose the spark of spontaneity. She probably has 3 albums worth of material ready by now. So curious to hear her talk about this album and its process when it's finally done. Robert Anthony - What you seek is seeking you.

(Tuesday 18 June 2024; 04:52)


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Spring or fall album release preference (106,729) by Shezz from Pk

Yeah I think unless she releases the first single in August, she will push it to early next year. Apparently the nameless producer she was in the studio with all week is not Anderson Paak, although she has recorded stuff with him as well. Insider hinted that it might have been Bruno Mars. I think you've been wanting her to work with him as well right? Apparently Rareties 2 is also to be released this year. If she's still working on MC16, she probably plans to release Rareties 2 later this year to keep us going till MC16. I am not sure if MC30 will be a very big thing. She already did MC25. I don't think she celebrates 25 and 30. 30s only of those whose 25 she missed. Let's see what MC has planned.

(Monday 17 June 2024; 09:15)


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New Vogue article (106,706) by Shezz from Pk

Sorry Eric if you've already put up this article - it wasn't up at the time of this message.

So the Lauryn Hill song was never really a thing but MC16 is coming soon.
(Saturday 15 June 2024; 16:56)

Danceriah appreciation post (106,580) by Shezz from Pk

This afternoon I was listening to the Portrait remix again (which has really grown on me, it really is a masterpiece) and it led me to revisit her other dance tracks (remixes) totally oblivious to the fact that Pride month has just started. Of course then I stumbled onto Spotify Pride lists and of course Mariah's impressive collection of house music was nowhere to be found. It wasn't that they were featuring younger artists only, there was plenty of Madonna. Only Mariah track on the list was Fantasy right at the end. So sad that her incredible house mixes haven't reached the masses. Spotify needs to up their game. Happy Pride month everybody. I can't wait for the Rainbow remix now.

(Sunday 2 June 2024; 14:47)

Finished Rainbow song is coming (106,559) by Shezz from Pk

Robert Anthony, I'm pretty sure I read Mariah confirmed the full Rainbow remix in one of her recent interviews. It's part of Rainbow25. David Morales himself confirmed it as well.

Ah I'm sorry I misunderstood your message RA. You were not wondering if there is a finished Rainbow remix, you were wondering if it will be released in the coming weeks as opposed to in November for its anniversary.
(Tuesday 28 May 2024; 16:49)


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Portrait remixes (106,516) by Shezz from Pk

I don't think they were painful at all. Pleasant but not amazing like the 90s house remixes of course. I don't think it's because of her voice, more to do with the song. Thankfully I don't hear the screeching and scratching that other people seem to. A nice addition to her remixes era. When did she release her last original song? Was it "Save the day"?
(Friday 24 May 2024; 15:36)


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The remix (106,491) by Shezz from Pk

I don't think the song is bad at all Robert Anthony. I think the problem people are having is that it is nothing really new or fresh - it is the same mid tempo/slow RnB that she and JD have done to death. If rumours are to be believed, MC16 will have a different sound - more pop and dance focused which will be good for her to get back into mainstream audiences. The 'Yes, And' remix, had it been the original song it would have surely topped the charts with Ariana's first single pull and with the lambs also being onboard. Adding Mariahisms to older songs on their way out is what people are more against, I feel. I appreciate the fact that Ariana wanted Mariah's voice front and center even though it didn't work out as well as it should have. Shows the love and respect she has for 'mother' as she put it. Lets see if the new rumour about their next collaboration is true. It's supposed to be an original, not a remix. It may be for Ariana's deluxe edition that she is working on or maybe MC16 (one can dream). Funny that you mentioned "Lose Control". I had it on as I was reading your post. That'd be a great direction for her.

(Thursday 23 May 2024; 13:28)


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Unnecessary (106,489) by Shezz from Pk

I agree. I think she sounds pretty alright. I don't think she's expecting much from it, it's just in support of JD and Muni. She's barely even mentioned it before or after release. I do believe she elevates the song. Was it needed? Not really. It's not her first single from her new album, it wasn't hyped up to be anything either. It is what it is. I am looking forward to what she cooked up with Solange if they (hopefully) did infact work together. Next whatever we get, whenever - will be original MC16 material.
(Thursday 23 May 2024; 04:23)


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