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Time for lists lol (103,025) by Jamie from UK From UK to USA perspective too. 10. Cry Baby 9. I Stay In Love 8. Breakdown 7. Underneath The Stars 6. Butterfly 5. The Roof 4. Never Forget You 3. Make It Happen 2. Anytime You Need A Friend 1. Can't Let Go (Tuesday 18 July 2023; 22:43) this is a reply to message 103,023

Time for lists lol (103,023) by Randy from USA So since there's no news right now, let's do our favorite MC singles (releases, sent to radio or video made) that didn't go to number 1. 10. GTFO 9. Never Too Far 8. Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 7. Loverboy 6. Never Forget You/Without You 5. Breakdown 4. Bye Bye 3. Can't Let Go 2. Through The Rain 1. Butterfly (Tuesday 18 July 2023; 20:35)

Bye Bryan (103,018) by Jamie from UK My mistake, I must have missed it. I'd defo say they are still together. (Monday 17 July 2023; 14:53) this is a reply to message 103,017

Bye Bryan (103,017) by Carlos from Brazil What are you saying? He is still following Mariah. (Monday 17 July 2023; 13:02)

Bye Bryan (103,015) by Jamie from UK She is still following him on Instagram, but he's not following her. Tommy Mottola follows Mariah but she doesn't follow him. I'm not sure if they have split or not, is there any evidence for this? (Monday 17 July 2023; 10:58) this is a reply to message 103,013

Bye Bryan (103,013) by Brandon from USA So it's very obvious that MC and Bryan are no longer together. Who do [you] think would be a good match for our queen? (Monday 17 July 2023; 01:15)

Latest Instagram (103,006) by Jamie from UK Sorry to hear about your situation. Just focus on you, your feelings matter. (Thursday 13 July 2023; 12:10) this is a reply to message 103,005

Latest Instagram (103,005) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC is looking great like the early months of the E=MC2 era. I am glad that she is focusing on herself and her children. I am trying to get that point in my life and stop worrying about my family disowning me and people not liking me. (Thursday 13 July 2023; 11:43)

Languishing (103,003) by Jamie from UK I love [Portrait]. Very [Languishing] and Looking In (Thursday 13 July 2023; 08:31) this is a reply to message 103,001

Languishing (103,001) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just listened [to] Potrait. Could Potrait be MC's follow-up Languishing? They definitely sound similar in melody and theme. (Wednesday 12 July 2023; 23:54)

Latest Instagram (103,002) by Jamie from UK Wow Mariah is looking in great shape on her latest post, looks like she’s lost a ton of weight. Maybe something is coming soon after all. (Thursday 13 July 2023; 07:49)

MB30 (102,915) by Jamie from UK Yes I think she has found memories of Music Box era as do I. (Monday 19 June 2023; 11:17) this is a reply to message 102,914

MB30 (102,914) by The Real Deal from USA I disagree. MC always speaks fondly of the Dreamlover and Anytime You Need A Friend videos in post 2000s interviews. She even released an alternative video version of Anytime You Need A Friend a few years back. In addition, she sang and posted an acapella of Everything Fades Away backstage with singer JoJo. The only thing she has dismissed is Hero but says she appreciates it now. (Monday 19 June 2023; 03:46)

MB30 (102,899) by Jamie from UK How can you not love Now That I Know and I've Been Thinking About You? Classic 90's pop with amazing vocals. I loved the MC and C&C uptempo collaborations they brought a happy vibe to early Mariah albums, shame it only lasted two. I'd love Mariah to do an upbeat, radio friendly song now. Even if she takes a step back from the music and just inputs on the lyrics. Sometimes it's hard to create magic when you've been writing songs for so long, I'd just love a good solid song/album. (Saturday 17 June 2023; 12:03) this is a reply to message 102,897

MB30 (102,897) by TJ from Norway I love that album, too. Not a big fan of the two uptempos (track number 5 and 8?), but the rest is just perfect. I've been driving to work singing "Hero" every day for a month now, trying to face another day ( kidding). I love my work. (Friday 16 June 2023; 15:58)

MB30 (102,892) by Jamie from UK Hopefully they will invest in this as it was Music Box that made her an international star and was such a successful album. (Thursday 15 June 2023; 16:03) this is a reply to message 102,890

MB30 (102,890) by Robert-Anthony from United States Sony Legacy is just not willing to invest in MC and her catalogue anymore. Anniversary and greatest hits collections that have a lot of money invested in them are when artist or band have just had a couple of albums prior that were huge sellers for the label. Me I Am Mariah and Caution were huge disappointments for Island/Def Jam and Epic. I bet MC invested a lot of her money in the vinyl pressing of the $160.00 Butterfly boxset that was sold on her website. (Thursday 15 June 2023; 13:53)

MB30 (102,887) by Jamie from UK Oh I do hope so. My favourite album. I can't believe it's been 30 years. (Thursday 15 June 2023; 03:24) this is a reply to message 102,881

MB30 (102,881) by Bill from the UK Apparently Mariah is dropping some surprises for Music Box's 30th anniversary (August 31st). Could it be we finally, finally get the Music Box Tour footage on DVD/Blu-ray quality and/or audio? The scrapped AYNAF video? More outtakes not included on The Rarities? I hope it doesn't get botched like the Butterfly anniversary. (Tuesday 13 June 2023; 22:28)

Circles remix (102,802) by Jamie from UK Check it out it's great. Good summer vibes. (Thursday 1 June 2023; 18:46) this is a reply to message 102,783

Circles remix (102,783) by Jamie from UK I've just seen online there is supposed to be a Circles deep house remix released soon by DJ Eliemusic. I saw it on MariahCareyAu on Instagram. (Monday 29 May 2023; 14:07)

Mariah's body guard (102,795) by Jamie from UK Seems Mariah is back with her old body guard after a video emerged of her last night. (Wednesday 31 May 2023; 10:30)

Circles remix (102,783) by Jamie from UK I've just seen online there is supposed to be a Circles deep house remix released soon by DJ Eliemusic. I saw it on MariahCareyAu on Instagram. (Monday 29 May 2023; 14:07)

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,740) by Jamie from UK Yes it's quite costly. I have a a Japanese 5" CD of I Don't Wanna Cry. (Wednesday 17 May 2023; 11:13) this is a reply to message 102,739

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,739) by MC1989 from Spain I Don't Wanna Cry. Simply beautiful. But it's also Mariah's most expensive single on the internet, and one of the few 90's singles I don't have due to that. (Wednesday 17 May 2023; 09:42)

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,736) by Jamie from UK I remember thinking where have the curls gone. Guess it was a just a change of the styles and times, it's strange now when she has her hair curly now I don't think it suits her but I loved it so much back in the day. (Monday 15 May 2023; 18:54) this is a reply to message 102,731

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,731) by TJ from Norway I remember that I did not like that haircut. I was obsessed by the look on the Hero picture. (Monday 15 May 2023; 11:04)

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,735) by Jamie from UK Haha I love your indecisiveness Bill. I agree too many to choose from. (Monday 15 May 2023; 18:49) this is a reply to message 102,730

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,730) by Bill from the UK So many to choose and so many are great. My faves: 1. Vision of Love 2. Can't Let Go 3. Dreamlover 4. Without You 5. Anytime You Need a Friend 6. All I Want for Christmas Is You 7. Fantasy 8. Open Arms 9. Always Be My Baby 10. Always Be My Baby UK exclusive cover Of those ten, my absolute best is probably Without You. Maybe Can't Let Go. And Make It Happen. (Monday 15 May 2023; 03:26)

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,728) by Jamie from UK Yes first time straight hair vibes. (Monday 15 May 2023; 00:39) this is a reply to message 102,727

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,727) by BFF from United States I love the image they used for the "Anytime You Need a Friend" single. I wish that song had performed better on the Hot 100. Great song that deserved a better peak charting position. (Sunday 14 May 2023; 22:53)

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,723) by Jamie from UK Mine has to be Dreamlover, I love the way she looks on that cover. (Sunday 14 May 2023; 01:55) this is a reply to message 102,719

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,719) by Robert-Anthony from United States My favorite 90s singles cover is Never Forget You/Without You. I love this cover because of the beige/almond background and MC's innocent pose. What is your favorite 90s singles cover? (Saturday 13 May 2023; 14:15)

New low? (102,714) by Jamie from UK Maybe she had a cold or viral infection, as during [One sweet day] that's is one serious decline in vocal ability, surely if that was the true state of her voice she wouldn't be arranging to sing one of her biggest hits with Boys to Men [Boyz II Men]. Yes her voice has declined over the years but to not be able to sing at all, I don't believe it's all due to her current vocals something else is at play here like illness. (Thursday 11 May 2023; 19:51) this is a reply to message 102,712

New low? (102,712) by Terna from Nigeria Yes I noticed that too. She kinda "pulls" or "lifts" so to speak even when talking and ends up flat, or breaking. I'm not happy about this at all and I'm worried. (Thursday 11 May 2023; 17:23)

One positive (102,707) by Jamie from UK Seems strange she chose to showcase Till the End of Time after all this time. Wonder if there's some meaning behind it? (Wednesday 10 May 2023; 22:01) this is a reply to message 102,702

One positive (102,702) by Tevin from USA One positive thing: the intro of Till the End of Time, into Camouflage into VOL was genius. Good job Mariah. (Tuesday 9 May 2023; 17:28)

The whistle or the complete voice? (102,673) by Jamie from UK I'd say operate as the whistle is only 1% of a song (Sunday 7 May 2023; 18:08) this is a reply to message 102,670

The whistle or the complete voice? (102,670) by TheWind from England If it's true that Mariah has nodules on her vocals that have damaged her voice, but allow her to facilitate the whistle register, what would you rather? Mariah to get surgery and lose the whistle register, but return to an overall healthy voice, or maintain the whistle register and continue to work around the nodules? This is a purely speculative post, as I don't know that she has nodules etc, and I have no clue what's wrong with her voice. If it is true, I'd much rather she lip whistle notes for the rest of her career and sing everything in between in a healthy voice. (Sunday 7 May 2023; 13:53)

What is your initial fan story? (102,634) by Jamie from UK I was watching the chart show on TV in the UK when Vision of Love came on, I was mesmerised by her voice. I remember seeing Love Takes Time and Can't Let Go on that same show too. I don't remember hearing Someday, Emotions and Make it Happen. I was a big Madonna fan at that point and my wall was covered in posters, I began to build up a collection of Mariah posters which were sparse in the UK in the early days, gradually she took over and Madonna was gone lol. I used to record Mariah songs off the radio as I was only 11 at the time so didn't have my own disposable money to buy CD's. I loved being a Mariah fan back then as no one had heard of her, and I'd say she's an American soul singer. A few years later in 93 my mate got Music Box on CD and made me a copy on cassette which I still have. I was truly hooked by now. Hence why Music Box is my favourite album. A few months later I got a part time job and started to build my collection. I'd go into Manchester every chance I got, the music shops there had a huge singles section and was able to pick up the majority of her singles to date including USA imports and the odd Australian import. I went to record fairs and found even more rare CD's and records. Every chance I got I'd buy something. I miss collecting CD's and getting every version I could it's a shame times have changed. (Wednesday 26 April 2023; 20:04) this is a reply to message 102,618

What is your initial fan story? (102,618) by Robert-Anthony from United States 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. (Monday 24 April 2023; 01:02)

Legacy (102,608) by Jamie from UK I think we take Mariah's legacy for granted. Yes AIWFCIY is one of her huge songs, but it also belongs to a main focal season each year. People still love her classic songs, Hero, Without You, Always Be My Baby, Vision of Love, Emotions, I'll Be There, We Belong Together, need I go on. The problem now is she isn't relevant in mainstream culture but that doesn't mean people don't like her or remember what great songs she has. There was a time when she was at number 1 in albums, singles and home video all at the same time. And like every singer their mainstream time comes and goes, it's just the way of the music world, one thing I can guarantee we would be having this conversation about other singers. Even Whitney wasn't mainstream anymore but everyone remembers how great she was and all her great songs. God forbid Mariah would die tomorrow she would be celebrated for the quality music she brought more so to the 90's and also into 20's. A singer can continue making music for their fan base but they will never reach the heights of their "mainstream" time. (Saturday 22 April 2023; 13:51) this is a reply to message 102,605

Legacy (102,605) by Randy from USA 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? (Saturday 22 April 2023; 03:34)

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,603) by Jamie from UK I disagree, if you're a fan you always have existing albums to listen to, Mariah disappearing for a while isn't gonna change her commercial success at this stage of her career. She's never gonna reach the highs of her earlier career at this point, I'd rather her take her time and do something quality than rush something out. For all we know she might be getting advice to take a new direction in her career, she might be trying to get herself in better shape mentally and physically to appeal to more of a wider audience now she's older. Maybe she's realised she's been erratic at times and has lost touch with the general public. Or maybe she's in a deep depression over her voice not working the way it once did. We will never know what's truly going on with her, and she's in a position where she can do as she pleases, she has nothing to prove anymore. Rest assured though people like Mariah will never just disappear, she has her legacy already she's done extremely well to continue to be in the public eye at this point. Cut the girl some slack she's already given us more than some artists do in their entire career. God bless Mariah and hope all is well with her. (Friday 21 April 2023; 20:16) this is a reply to message 102,598

Maybe an EP or a Maxi Single? (102,598) by Edward from USA Things are not as difficult as they used to be. Technology has made it possible to have so many tools at our disposal, we can create great music and videos without having to drain our pockets dry. There are movies filmed with cellphones that you would believe were filmed with the best equipment. Physical CD's are almost a thing of past, so Mariah can go independent, release her music online, and bundled her albums with the price of concert tickets like many artists do nowadays. What she doesn't realize is that with people having the attention span of a goldfish, disappearing for long periods of time without any new music to keep her hardcore fan base entertained is not good. Why no release The Rarities 2 and then a new album next year? (Friday 21 April 2023; 03:49)

"Emotions" album appreciation (102,586) by Jamie from UK Emotions album is one of my favourites, it oozes soul, her voice is so warm and the ballads are perfect. Till the End of Time is a masterpiece, it's beautiful. And one of my all time favourite songs is Can't Let Go. The video portrays a classy Mariah, something about her in that video is different she shows so much passion. Her image was so refined during this album wholesome, relatable and appealing. (Wednesday 19 April 2023; 21:19) this is a reply to message 102,562

"Emotions" album appreciation (102,562) by BFF from United States I find myself looking back on this album/era regretting that it hasn't been properly appreciated by fans and critics alike. I consider it Mariah's most "adult" album and my second favorite behind "Butterfly". Songs like "Can't Let Go", "If It's Over", Make It Happen", "So Blessed" and others sound and feel like they were recorded/written by someone much older than early 20s. Having C+C Music Factory alongside Walter Afanasieff really helped her strike a "just right" balance of soul, pop, gospel, and house. It was also unique in the sense that she was not yet married to Tommy but had full control over the creative direction of the album. It makes me wonder what her trajectory would have been if she hadn't decided to marry Tommy. Don't get me wrong, I love "Music Box" and "Daydream", but "Emotions" really tops both of those records in terms of writing, vocals, and production. She seemed much happier in the "Emotions" period and not very happy during the 1993-1996 period. It's such a unique moment in her catalog and career. (Sunday 16 April 2023; 02:19)

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