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About Norman from USA: I've been a fan of Mariah's since I first heard Love Takes Time (I don't know how I initially missed Vision of Love), and I haven't looked back since. Her music has been there for me in my darkest hours to help lift out of the depths of whatever I was going through at the time. She's my all time favorite female singer, even though I love many others. It's funny to think of her music as a "friend", but it's always been there for me. I love her talent. " As we drifted to another place and time And the feeling was so heady and sublime As I lost my heart to you There in the dark Underneath the stars"

Branding/brand deals (108,268) by Norman from USA I never would've thought of that, but I think it could totally work. It's certainly within her wheelhouse. I love it. (Tuesday 25 February 2025; 10:13) this is a reply to message 108,267

Branding/brand deals (108,267) by Nikki from usa I think she should release her own variety of bath supplies. Bath salts, oils, bombs, and bubble baths. Also for dogs and puppies. She's a bath queen and could easily corner that market. Different scents, some for luxury, some for moisture, relaxation, or just that clean feeling. I don't know that Mariah would ever want a full time brand like Rhianna. She's married to music and creative projects are her mistress. She likes to try new creative things which is why she doesn't stick with anything. Mariah always want to try something new. However, I do think if she just had a licensing deal only with a group to release bath supplies and only do the creative aspect from time to time, then that would work out for her. (Tuesday 25 February 2025; 03:30)

Branding/brand deals (108,255) by Norman from USA To piggyback on the RA, Randy, and Will discussion: Does anyone have any brands they think would be a realistic fit for Mariah to pursue? She doesn't have a proven track record with anything per se, but I don't think it means there isn't anything out there for her. Also, I'm not sure what her personal branding is anymore. She's being herself which is fantastic, but it's still a business and there should be something to point to outside of Christmas. Staying "booked and busy" is obviously every artist wishes to have, but I would wager something more elevated is needed for her caliber celebrity. More elevated but still accessible, you know? I think Randy is right about the make-up and perfume routes being saturated. And as much as I like the Black Irish, no one goes out on the town drinking that like vodka and tequila. I initially thought of shoes, but then remembered the stint on HSN with the clothing and shoes. I'd suggest a brand deal over her own line. Maybe a Louboutin or Jimmy Choo heel named after her, something she wears in a high concept music video (remember those? I'm aging myself). Something like that but fresher and less on the nose than what I just described. Thoughts? Hey, what about golf clubs for laughs? (Monday 24 February 2025; 00:49)

Music Box 30 (108,042) by Norman from USA Preach. (Friday 24 January 2025; 06:16) this is a reply to message 108,039

Music Box 30 (108,039) by Steve from USA Are you kidding? I can't believe anyone is being pro-Trump here of all places. I mean for obvious reasons. Yeah great night that I watched 0 seconds of, in the sense that now all of those performers have shown us their asses. I think we were told a few months ago that politics don't belong here. I don't know why the webmaster would put these messages through. I come here to read about Mariah, not Carrie Underwood or heaven forbid our racist felon of a president. (Friday 24 January 2025; 01:27)

Last album (108,009) by Norman from USA I think [your] documentary idea is brilliant. It would be a fantastic way to move forward without addressing every little thing since the start of the decline. And you're absolutely right about not counting her out and the Cher comparison. I've thought about that guy years. I've always thought that Mariah was the only artist to debut before the 2000's that could genuinely surprise everyone with a solid hit with the right song. Her versatility is unmatched in the industry imo. Understand from us, I sincerely doubt she'd ever allow herself to be that vulnerable in front of a camera for a full documentary. The song is still very much possible, and it doesn't even need to be a powerhouse vocal performance - it's just got to real. (Sunday 19 January 2025; 05:04) this is a reply to message 108,003

Last album (108,003) by Randy from USA I always try to remember what Special K said to me once when I was going hard on Mariah's deception, "What what you have her do?" Honestly, at this point everyone likes documentaries. So, maybe something about the voice with a doctor telling her on camera, "If you keep on pushing this, you'll never sing again." And that being the catalyst for a change in her arrangements and her new sound. Don't address the past 28 years, which by the way there are tons of dissertations and dissections on MCs voice that I am now discovering on YouTube and RIP TikTok. Some of which are hours long. This board used to make me feel alone for my rants about the voice and now I realize, I'm not crazy. Other people knew what was going on all along since that fateful day on Oprah in 1997 when she lip synced all but the end of the song Butterfly. That was unlike anything we had ever seen MC do. But here's the time for Terna and LibraLamb to say I am a broken record or ranting. I know. I know. Don't address you if I wasn't sent for. MC doesn't need any label exec or manager to get her a hit. She needs an undeniable song and concept. I like Cher's Believe a lot. MC needs a song that everyone will like across all formats and we will have another hit. For as much as I have been hard on MC over the last 28 years, I acknowledge time, I know two things. #1 People generally like her even if they are laughing at her at times. #2 You never count her out. (Saturday 18 January 2025; 21:13)

California fires (107,976) by Norman from USA Yup. It's been craziness over here. My sister and mom had just moved to LA from Minnesota in October and we found them a nice duplex rental in Altadena in December. Well, that's where the Eaton fire is, and this past Wednesday everything they owned burned down with the house. It was wild. They came to stay with me for a couple of days because they were going to have power outages in the area - that was Tuesday night. By Wednesday morning it was all gone. It's been difficult to process and know how to feel. The main reason my sister moved back with my mom is because my mom has dementia, and most of our family is here in LA. Moving back was seen as good because we'd get to share in her day-to-day care, you know? Now everything's gone. And there are thousands of people without a home. We're blessed that they're still alive and that they could stay with me. A lot of people weren't that fortunate. Please keep the people of LA in your thoughts. Thank you. (Tuesday 14 January 2025; 10:11) this is a reply to message 107,975

California fires (107,975) by Bobby A from United States MC sold her Bel Air mansion with Nick in 2015. Her Calabasas chateau has been on and off the market since 2020. I don't know its current status in 2025. Homes in Calabasas have been affected by the Kenneth fire. It is just horrible what has happened to so many people in L.A. My heart goes out to everyone. (Monday 13 January 2025; 22:49)

Bee in my bonnet (107,840) by Norman from USA I truly hate to interrupt the yearly Christmas news and celebration (I can't wait for the 19th and 20th weeks to arrive so she can social distance herself from the others on the chart), but I have to get this off my chest: After having duets with Bublé, Bieber, 98°, Joe, West Life, Khalid, Jussie, and others - no one will ever convince me that she couldn't find a song to duet with Luis Miguel because he couldn't keep up with her. It's not possible. I've wanted that duet since way before they even knew each other. But back to Christmas. Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 07:29)

OSD Tori Kelly (107,352) by Norman from USA I think she gets nervous performing these songs. She has the skill and range, but the execution is a bit messy and not as sonically pleasing as it could be. Having Wanye sorta force-coaching her with the head spasms didn't help either. One thing about OSD for me has always been the Wanye and Mimi bridge adlibs - it drives the emotional element of the song to its peak and really delivers in a harmonious and powerful vocal performance. This rendition lacked that for me. (Tuesday 17 September 2024; 01:37)

All Alone In Love (D++ Edit) // Neo Soul Vibes (107,318) by Norman from USA I appreciate what they were trying to do with the tempo and arrangement - the smoothness of it all. That said, it ends up sounding amateurish at best. There's no need to add the vocal warbling at all, and snare (if that's a snare) is entirely too loud. It detracts from the vocals. A D grade for sure. (Thursday 5 September 2024; 16:55) this is a reply to message 107,296

All Alone In Love (D++ Edit) // Neo Soul Vibes (107,296) by 123 from USA Speaking of remixes RA, I loved this updated production to one of my favorites from her debut. I wish she would let other artists cover her album cuts/non number 1s. She has so many hidden gems. (Monday 2 September 2024; 01:51)

Webmaster, please... (107,056) by Norman from USA I'm more than okay not having a discussion about politics on a pop culture blog. That said, when it runs rampant and unchecked, it's just as irksome to have to see so much BS posted gleefully. So, yeah, block the political posts away. (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 11:20) this is a reply to message 107,055

Webmaster, please... (107,055) by Zachariah from Croatia Webmaster, are these posts about politics really necessary here, on Mariah Carey Archives? I mean, I really don't want to read about that here. It is enough that we (in Europe) are bombarded with that in the news every damn day. And we really do not care. We have enough of our own mess to deal with. So please, can you put this under control? Thank you. [Webmaster: If this message gets more than 10 thumbs up, I will stop posting messages on the American elections. See also my first rule.] (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 10:49)

Inspirational songs (107,054) by Norman from USA If you're not informed enough about certain topics to discuss them in public, it's okay. Just say that. No one expects you to have knowledge about everything. But don't go on a tangent regurgitating things you've picked up in passing from other people. Google is free. And, sure, so is Wikipedia, but try reading all the information out there debunking these talking points that were cleared up before he became POTUS. Vote for whomever you want, but don't post misinformation and expect it to go unchecked. (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 08:38) this is a reply to message 107,042

Inspirational songs (107,042) by BFF from United States I'm no supporter of Trump's, but the reality is that Biden's record on racial issues is equally bad or worse than Trump's. With Biden, you have five decades of off-color racial comments/gaffes and horrible policy choices that negatively impacted African-Americans. The difference is that Biden pretends to be your friend while stabbing you in the back, while Trump stabs you in the front. Biden voted for the 1994 crime bill which resulted in disproportionately higher rates of incarceration amongst African-Americans. He also spoke about how proud he was of his work with segregationists during his time in the Senate. And he was also opposed to busing as part of the de-segregation process. Vice President Harris called him out on this in the 2020 primary debate, go back and watch the clips. This is why I refused to support Joe Biden in the 2020 primary or the general election (and voted for Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins), why I thought he was an awful choice to be President Obama's VP (supported Obama in 2008 and 2012), and why I thought he was an awful candidate in 2008. Not saying that either Trump or Biden is great. I'm simply saying that Democrats are equally as capable as Republicans of racial bigotry, homophobia, misogyny etc. Almost every mainstream Democratic leader was opposed to same-sex marriage (Biden, Clinton, Obama, Clyburn, etc.) until the supreme court decision made it untenable to hold that belief. Many have never apologized and acknowledged they were wrong. (Tuesday 30 July 2024; 21:48)

Inspirational songs (106,976) by Norman from USA If I could like this message more times, I would. And you're right about not getting anywhere arguing with a cultist. A conservative is one thing, but being all in for a proven con artist, sexual predator, misogynist, bigot, ignorant, wannabe authoritarian (did you hear him today asking "Christians" to vote just one more time and they'll never have to vote again? Awful) just because you don't understand how the world economy works, and you don't know your own history, is quite another thing altogether. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 12:40) this is a reply to message 106,946

Inspirational songs (106,946) by Libra Lamb from USA Same here. Now we can relax and enjoy the Republican Party and Fake Fox News unravel and freak out because they thought Trump was a shoe in for the presidency. And now he'll lose, again. Loser MAGA cultists. (Thursday 25 July 2024; 01:05)

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,844) by Norman from USA That's not happening. I agree she needs to try something a bit different if she actually wants to sell again, but I'm not convinced she cares about it. When she cares, she commits 100% and goes all in. When was the last time she really pushed? Memoires? #Beautiful during Idol? I love Caution and the videos, but I'm not sure she was 100% all in, but she did step a bit outside of her comfort zone by collaborating with some of those producers. I think she needs a partner to work with, someone like an LA Reid type of figure to push her. I think she does her best work when she's challenged and maybe even doubted, so she fights to prove them wrong. I think it has to be someone with a lot of knowledge and power - someone who she respects but that doesn't just agree with her on everything. Nothing great is forged in comfort, and I think she's gotten comfortable with where she's at and what she's achieved. She's magical in music, but business savvy, PR and branding are whole other beasts she never quite navigated successfully on her own. Her current team might have all the answers and ideas, but is she interested? I don't know. Do I think she wants that 20th #1 or 21st? Absolutely. I'm just not sure she currently has the drive to do so. Plus, these #1s are kind of a joke these days. They don't seem to be earned as much as they're curated through different media. But that's another Oprah. I can see her maybe changing up the producers a bit, but I'm not sure what else she'd actually change. There's a lot of different ways she could push for a fresh sound and image while remaining true to who she is, but up to her to want it. Just my late night 2 cents. (Saturday 6 July 2024; 12:11) this is a reply to message 106,840

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,840) by Randy from USA Mariah is a rebuilding project at this point. The first thing that has to go is the diva like antics. She has to drop the mermaid gowns. The obsession with lighting, hair and make up. Learn to play an instrument, like piano or guitar. She has been saying I'm a terrible piano player for how many years? Long enough to learn the same chords used in all of pop music. My real MCArchives family, listen to the instrumental of We Belong Together. It's four chords. I can play it. And I'm a terrible piano player. Toni Braxton plays piano. Madonna learned guitar. She has the money for a one on one teacher. Once she learns that, she can sit on stage and sing a new song followed by an unplugged version of one of her hits on a talk show. People will respect and love that. (Friday 5 July 2024; 17:00)

Quick question (106,020) by Norman from USA This is just for fun, okay? I was wondering what you guys thought would be the bigger pop culture moment: a) Mariah and Madonna having live on-camera moment together. (doesn't have to be a duet. It could be something like Whitney and Mimi did as presenters, or a PSA, or cameo in the other person's video.) Or b) Mariah and Celine doing something similar. I only mean it as a Zeitgeist moment to move the needle. It's not about liking or disliking anyone or whatever they do. Simply in terms of a moment. Thoughts? (Friday 22 March 2024; 23:31)

Emojis (105,985) by Norman from USA Yeah, that one stumped me, too. I hope it's up-tempo if it's a song. And please have a MV with a story and a budget (fingers crossed). (Friday 15 March 2024; 04:34) this is a reply to message 105,982

Emojis (105,982) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So there's a new post about something happening next week. Anyone can help me decipher emojis? It has: Butterfly = Mariah Cat with hear eyes = Katie Perry Dancing girl = ?? Cuban flag = Camilla Cabello? Diamond = Rihanna? High heel = ?? (Thursday 14 March 2024; 23:04)

There goes my heart again (105,972) by Norman from USA The only one I'm believing is the new medley of fan faves and rarely performed songs for the Vegas shows. That seems more plausible. I'm ready to be wrong and surprised, however. (Thursday 14 March 2024; 02:45) this is a reply to message 105,966

There goes my heart again (105,966) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok so, we all know these insider accounts have messed with our heads. A bunch of stuff they mentioned turned out to be false like a YAR MV, a YAR live performance the day after release, a strong promo plan for YAR to go to #1. Then of course there are rumors about Cardi and all but we'll see where it goes. But in the last few days I see there has been a few new posts indicating Mariah. First was a Butterfly emoji with the words "this March". The account uses Butterfly to indicate Mariah. Then it says MC and Janet Jackson are in the talks of a collaboration and the latest one with a hashtag rumor is a butterfly and snake emoji. Snake is usually now Taylor's avatar for reputation. There's also a post about her having special guests at the Vegas shows. So I am prepared to be hurt again. Join me. (Wednesday 13 March 2024; 02:53)

Cardi B (105,859) by Norman from USA It's a Freestyle track and not meant to be a traditional single. I'm all in for Mariah to collab with Cardi if it makes sense to her. I don't believe this was the track she was meant to be on because it doesn't make sense on a Freestyle track; it doesn't even have a hook. I'm still optimistic we'll get something else from Mimi aside from the 30th anniversary of Merry Christmas in November. YAR has grown on me quite a bit but I'm still preferring the Selfish AI cover because it's just "her" and for the flow of it. The JT version doesn't hit the same and is unmemorable imo. (Monday 4 March 2024; 22:56) this is a reply to message 105,858

Cardi B (105,858) by jaker20 from US I love Cardi but I'm relieved that Mariah isn't on it, because it's just not catchy. Yes, the video is also rachet [sic]. It doesn't seem like it's not even going to debut in the top 40, which is surprising for a major current rap artist. (Monday 4 March 2024; 03:40)

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,804) by Norman from USA Hey Todd, was the file taken down, or did you delete it? I'd been able to upload it to Spotify and listened to it on a playlist I made with Yes, but now it won't play. Either way, thank you for uploading it in the first place. Cheers. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 22:46) this is a reply to message 105,394

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,394) by Todd from Sydney, Australia If any of you are on the TikTok, you might have seen the Mariah Carey AI version of JT's "Selfish" doing the rounds. Normally they sound rubbish, but this one is exceptional. It actually feels like a MC song. Anyway - if you want the MP3, here it is. (Tuesday 13 February 2024; 03:17)

MV too? (105,428) by Norman from USA Yes, and? We're getting a video too. I'm verklempt. (Thursday 15 February 2024; 07:33)

AG + MC = remix #1 (105,411) by Norman from USA Wow. Okay, so it's happening. You can preorder a copy there. There's also a cover for the vinyl single or something else that has Ariana with her back towards us leaning against a taller woman (MC?) who's also wearing a ponytail. A storm is brewing. Apparently out this Friday. (Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:08)

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,404) by Norman from USA Thank you, Todd. I really like this a lot. I didn't even recognize it when I first heard it. I listened to about half of JT's original and couldn't get into it, but this caught my attention from the start. Imagine if she actually sang this, it would be that much better. It sounds current and fresh without seemingly jumping on a trend or whatnot. It's right in her mid-tempo wheelhouse, truthfully. I like that the vocals are clear and not overwrought and or ornate just because they can be. I know she can give us even better than this. Here's to miracles. (Wednesday 14 February 2024; 08:19) this is a reply to message 105,394

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,394) by Todd from Sydney, Australia If any of you are on the TikTok, you might have seen the Mariah Carey AI version of JT's "Selfish" doing the rounds. Normally they sound rubbish, but this one is exceptional. It actually feels like a MC song. Anyway - if you want the MP3, here it is. (Tuesday 13 February 2024; 03:17)

Yes, And? (105,321) by Norman from USA It would've been top 10 without all the remixes. A top 10 debut used to be a big deal, it could've been top 5 even, and that would've been great too. But it's all BS now. Megan got more sales than Ari without a dozen remixes. Yeah, she added some later, but not 12 or so. I really lost respect for Ari for that, even if it was her team. She knows damn well what they're doing. I can't remember what publication had an article about how a #1 debut doesn't mean what it used to in the age of streaming. Especially when they drop like lead after the first week. Oh well. Hate the game, as they say. (Thursday 8 February 2024; 06:50) this is a reply to message 105,316

Yes, And? (105,316) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think the only reason this even went to #1 is because her fans were starving for her music and had almost given up hope that she would release anything anytime soon, and because she basically used a controversial topic to boost publicity and get people to listen to it to see what tea she spilt. The controversy being her relationship with SpongeBob and breaking up his family, and using lyrics like why do people care about whose d-word she rides. (Wednesday 7 February 2024; 23:58)

Showbizz411 (105,282) by Norman from USA Why I thought this slug was from Business Insider is beyond me, but here's his "scoop" on Mariah's new music. [Webmaster: Did you know this website also has a news section?] (Tuesday 6 February 2024; 02:04)

Tomorrow (105,265) by Norman from USA That slime weasel from Business Insider (yes, Friedman) is supposed to have news on Mariah's new album. I don't know why he's getting a scoop, but here we are. (Monday 5 February 2024; 03:43)

Tributes (105,231) by Norman from USA I know Tori Kelly can sing better than that. She might've really been nervous singing in front of Mimi. At least Mariah shared her on her IG. And I agree that with such a vast catalog they should find something else. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 04:23) this is a reply to message 105,230

Tributes (105,230) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Don't hate me but I think all the tributes MC gets are just so meh. Why can't we ever get a relevant artist to do the tribute, she's THE Mariah Carey. Also why do people limit the tribute songs to only the first 3-5 years of her career. She's got so many hits I don't get why it's always VOL, Make it Happen etc. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 03:02)

It's tea time somewhere (105,229) by Norman from USA So Ayo Edebiri is hosting SNL with "musical" guest I Don't Know Her. And the gag is that Ayo had a whole lot about her when she was going to do the Superbowl with Shakira. Listen to Ayo on this podcast dragging her. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 02:31)

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