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Charmbracelet to Caution vocals compared (113,441) by Bobby A from United States Happy Friday everyone. I have a vocal decline theory. I think I have figured out what caused MC's vocal decline from Glitter to Caution. Before Charmbracelet, MC's voice could relatively bounce back from vocal fatigue after vocal rest. However, when she started taking her bipolar medication after the Glitter album was completed, this is when we could hear a dramatic change in her voice with each post Glitter album. Caution gave us the most dramatic and noticable change in her voice that we had seen prior to HFIA in 2025. In my opinion, it has to be the bipolar medication that has caused MC's vocal decline. Her speaking voice has been affected as well. You can definitely hear how MC's speaking voice is coarse and not as fluid at times like it was 20 years ago during the TEOM era. Can someone elaborate more with an analysis of my theory that her bipolar medication is the real catalyst that caused her vocal decline? (Friday 20 March 2026; 10:14)

Amerie I Thing / Touch album (113,440) by Giovanni from USA Amerie's "I thing" [sic] is still such a banger in 2026. It will forever be one of the best hits of 2005 and man 2005 was such a great year for albums and music. I remember buying Amerie's album and how much I enjoyed it. She definitely deserved that Grammy nomination but our girl Mimi took it. Touch is one of my favorite albums and Amerie is such an amazing talent and she deserved so much more success. If you listen to the song "Just like me" you can hear Mariah all over that song. We need to bring back 2005 and 2002 r&b again because music today is kind of boring. I'm really having high expectations for MC17. (Friday 20 March 2026; 09:06)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,439) by Giovanni from USA I agree Lainsky, how are you doing by the way? I enjoy your posts and love my Filipino lambs. (Friday 20 March 2026; 08:50) this is a reply to message 113,436

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,436) by Lainsky from Philippines I agree. I posted it before the first time I heard of this song when it was released. My All came into my mind first, and Toni's Spanish Guitar. After Tonight, yes, since it is another My All attempt for Rainbow. I love Risk It All. (Friday 20 March 2026; 03:20)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,438) by Giovanni from USA I agree, I so want her to record this song lol. I think she could pull it off nicely. There's just something about MC and the Spanish guitar. We got a little taste again with Caution in "Giving me life". (Friday 20 March 2026; 08:40) this is a reply to message 113,433

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,433) by Bobby A from United States So true. When I first heard Risk It All, it immediately made me think about how MC's buttery tone and alto voice shines through when she sings latin-influenced songs. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 18:28)

Article: Mariah Carey twins with twin teens in new photo from home (113,437) by John from USA I see that the granny gowns and the cowardly lion mane will never go away. Sigh. (Friday 20 March 2026; 04:12)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,436) by Lainsky from Philippines I agree. I posted it before the first time I heard of this song when it was released. My All came into my mind first, and Toni's Spanish Guitar. After Tonight, yes, since it is another My All attempt for Rainbow. I love Risk It All. (Friday 20 March 2026; 03:20) this is a reply to message 113,435

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,435) by Nicole from US Mariah has done something like this. Cue My All, I've Only Wanted, After Tonight. (Friday 20 March 2026; 01:54)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,435) by Nicole from US Mariah has done something like this. Cue My All, I've Only Wanted, After Tonight. (Friday 20 March 2026; 01:54) this is a reply to message 113,432

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,432) by Giovanni from USA I don't know about any of you but this sounds like a song Mariah could sing today. It definitely would suit her current voice and I like it a lot. I think Bruno's new album is okay, nothing special. "I just might" has grown on me and I like it now but "Risk it all" reminds me so much of Mariah. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 08:28)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,434) by Sasha from Nomansland I really like his new album. I would rather see her singing songs in the same style as Sade. At least she could sing them life. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 20:17) this is a reply to message 113,432

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,432) by Giovanni from USA I don't know about any of you but this sounds like a song Mariah could sing today. It definitely would suit her current voice and I like it a lot. I think Bruno's new album is okay, nothing special. "I just might" has grown on me and I like it now but "Risk it all" reminds me so much of Mariah. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 08:28)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,433) by Bobby A from United States So true. When I first heard Risk It All, it immediately made me think about how MC's buttery tone and alto voice shines through when she sings latin-influenced songs. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 18:28) this is a reply to message 113,432

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,432) by Giovanni from USA I don't know about any of you but this sounds like a song Mariah could sing today. It definitely would suit her current voice and I like it a lot. I think Bruno's new album is okay, nothing special. "I just might" has grown on me and I like it now but "Risk it all" reminds me so much of Mariah. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 08:28)

Risk it all Bruno Mars (113,432) by Giovanni from USA I don't know about any of you but this sounds like a song Mariah could sing today. It definitely would suit her current voice and I like it a lot. I think Bruno's new album is okay, nothing special. "I just might" has grown on me and I like it now but "Risk it all" reminds me so much of Mariah. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 08:28)

Can't let go / Prisoner (113,431) by Giovanni from USA It's nice to see "Can't let go" get some love and wouldn't it be so cool if we made it go viral, stream it and get it to chart lol. Can a past song make it on Billboard? Definitely should have been a hit. Also I played "Prisoner" a couple of times. It definitely should have been another single and could have been another number one for MC. It's so 1990 and Mariah's vocals and rap verses are fire. I can't believe how young she was and was able to sound so amazing and write and produce at that age. I think the music video would have been MC walking around NYC at night. Anyways I will always love her 1990 curls and how shy she was. Definitely the best debut album out of any female artist. I absolutely love the album cover as well, one of her best. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 08:23)

Sugar Sweet (113,430) by Giovanni from USA Yup I still love SS and it could have been a hit. Mariah needs to start having more lyrics in her songs lol and stop making them so short. SS needed another Mariah verse but overall the production was good. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 08:13)

Sugar Sweet (113,429) by Bobby A from United States Don't feel bad Stacey. I play my HFIA CD and Sugar Sweet comes on, but I realize that the album version is not the version Kehlani is singing on. So, I play Folded and Out The Window to get my Kehlani fix. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 02:41) this is a reply to message 113,428

Sugar Sweet (113,428) by Stacey from USA I'm such a dork. I managed to find a CD copy at Walmart months ago. I've been dying to know what the solo version sounds like. Turns out the solo version is on my CD, lol. I've been listening to it for months without realizing it. SMH. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 02:23)

Sugar Sweet (113,428) by Stacey from USA I'm such a dork. I managed to find a CD copy at Walmart months ago. I've been dying to know what the solo version sounds like. Turns out the solo version is on my CD, lol. I've been listening to it for months without realizing it. SMH. (Thursday 19 March 2026; 02:23) this is a reply to message 113,427

Sugar Sweet (113,427) by MusicfanJ from Germany This song has grown on me. But I still like the solo version better. I'm happy that this version is on the album. "Sugar Sweet" sounds radio friendly. It should have been a top ten hit in the US and NII should have been a hit in Europe. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 19:39)

Sugar Sweet (113,427) by MusicfanJ from Germany This song has grown on me. But I still like the solo version better. I'm happy that this version is on the album. "Sugar Sweet" sounds radio friendly. It should have been a top ten hit in the US and NII should have been a hit in Europe. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 19:39) this is a reply to message 113,425

Sugar Sweet (113,425) by Bobby A from United States Was MC's acapella introduction of Sugar Sweet genius or what? I can't help, but think about how she drew us in making us want more. I wish she had a video and remix ready for release two weeks later after Sugar Sweet dropped. I wanted Sugar Sweet to be a top ten Hot 100 hit or better. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 14:57)

MTV Unplugged (113,426) by Bobby A from United States Yes. MC shines when she sings soulful emotional ballads. I hope she can get back those type of songs. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 18:11) this is a reply to message 113,424

MTV Unplugged (113,424) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's indeed a very interesting thought. "Just focused on creating soulful, genuine and sincere music." Less concerts, smaller venues, less fame, but still enough to live a wealthy life, but more relaxed and maybe the voice would still be there. Of course we will never know. Yes, she conquered the world. But the costs were high for it. But I think she wanted to be the ultimate global superstar, because of her early experiences. So she gave everything and beyond. The MTV Unplugged is music history. She was so good and showed everyone that she's a true artist, with a voice "out of this world". I also think she looked real confident. She knew she was unstoppable. Her little shyness here and there makes it even more adorable. I always loved the combination of being so sweet but at the same time confident and smart. That was Mariah for me. The live version of "If it's over" is unbelievable. And "Someday" is so cool. I love the EP. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 12:19)

Sugar Sweet (113,425) by Bobby A from United States Was MC's acapella introduction of Sugar Sweet genius or what? I can't help, but think about how she drew us in making us want more. I wish she had a video and remix ready for release two weeks later after Sugar Sweet dropped. I wanted Sugar Sweet to be a top ten Hot 100 hit or better. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 14:57)

MTV Unplugged (113,424) by MusicfanJ from Germany It's indeed a very interesting thought. "Just focused on creating soulful, genuine and sincere music." Less concerts, smaller venues, less fame, but still enough to live a wealthy life, but more relaxed and maybe the voice would still be there. Of course we will never know. Yes, she conquered the world. But the costs were high for it. But I think she wanted to be the ultimate global superstar, because of her early experiences. So she gave everything and beyond. The MTV Unplugged is music history. She was so good and showed everyone that she's a true artist, with a voice "out of this world". I also think she looked real confident. She knew she was unstoppable. Her little shyness here and there makes it even more adorable. I always loved the combination of being so sweet but at the same time confident and smart. That was Mariah for me. The live version of "If it's over" is unbelievable. And "Someday" is so cool. I love the EP. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 12:19) this is a reply to message 113,422

MTV Unplugged (113,422) by Bill from the UK Great post Jamie. I love Unplugged and play it nearly every day, no joke. Her voice is magical, and I think the arrangements and vocals for If It's Over, Someday and Make It Happen are better than the album versions, as great as they are. And then of course, I'll Be There. It's like the whole set was a crescendo to that fantastic moment-making performance. And I have wondered the same as you. I look at someone like Barbra Streisand, who I think as a rule doesn't do concerts. Just one off performances every so often. I get envious that, had Mariah adopted that approach, where would she be now vocally? Had she not married Tommy and instead just focused on creating soulful, genuine and sincere music, where would she be? Tommy wanted a Whitney for his label, Mariah felt that "by your side, I can conquer the world"; and conquer it she did. But at what cost? (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 00:09)

MTV Unplugged (113,423) by Lainsky from Philippines I couldn't agree more. It was the first live concert I have seen of hers. I couldn't get hold of "The First Vision" back then. It was always sold out until it became a pre-order. I remember I always tuned in to MTV each time they aired it on replay. And yes, we are truly a bunch of old timers. But too blessed to witness her from the beginning up to her prime. (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 11:07) this is a reply to message 113,419

MTV Unplugged (113,419) by Stacey from USA Yup, we are a bunch of old timers, lol. What a magical concert. I remember one of my college roommates basically saying the same thing as critics at the time: Mariah was a studio creation. Then I played my roommate Emotions Unplugged. She was stunned, as I think a lot of critics were stunned and silenced. Mariah was the real deal. Which I'm not sure why even in 1992 many critics thought MC was a studio creation. Did they miss the Tatoo Club performances, Saturday Night Live, hello Vanishing, right? Anyway, no matter what we see today, there is no doubt of her once in a generation talent. I'll be forever thankful I lived to see it. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 15:33)

MTV Unplugged (113,422) by Bill from the UK Great post Jamie. I love Unplugged and play it nearly every day, no joke. Her voice is magical, and I think the arrangements and vocals for If It's Over, Someday and Make It Happen are better than the album versions, as great as they are. And then of course, I'll Be There. It's like the whole set was a crescendo to that fantastic moment-making performance. And I have wondered the same as you. I look at someone like Barbra Streisand, who I think as a rule doesn't do concerts. Just one off performances every so often. I get envious that, had Mariah adopted that approach, where would she be now vocally? Had she not married Tommy and instead just focused on creating soulful, genuine and sincere music, where would she be? Tommy wanted a Whitney for his label, Mariah felt that "by your side, I can conquer the world"; and conquer it she did. But at what cost? (Wednesday 18 March 2026; 00:09) this is a reply to message 113,415

MTV Unplugged (113,415) by Jamie from UK 33 years ago today Mariah recorded her MTV Unplugged session at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York. Can you imagine having gone to see this it would have been phenomenal. Her voice then was sensational and she was in my eyes then a class act. The way she held herself on that stage oozed soul, and a confidence that captivated the audience. While she says she wasn't confident at all at the time, her natural and grounded presence there was more powerful than anything she does now. There was no fanfares no dancers just raw talent, I sometimes wish she could have held onto this concept moving forward. Stayed in this genre as such and just been an artist that did rare small intimate gigs that made her more exclusive and sort after by the public. I'm speaking more from the artistry side of things, being more exclusive to me is somewhat more adhering to being out there filling arenas. Obviously it's hypothetical, but I was wondering would we be where we are now had she stuck to a more low key concept, where the music and the voice were front and center, with more quality adult contemporary songs, even the ones we've seen on HFIA, without the diva portrayal and hype. Would we have a better quality voice still? Would Mariah be less affected and still be herself. Would she be more connected and relatable? Whilst older would she still command the stage like she once did? Obviously this is me just putting a spin on things and in no way am I dissing her career path as I wouldn't still be here as a fan if I was. Would you like to have seen this path or something similar? (Monday 16 March 2026; 18:17)

MTV Unplugged (113,421) by TJ from Norway I believe that some of the post millennium fans don't appreciate that area because the music sounds dated to them. I too are so thankful for being able to experience that time and success. I guess it's how the fans of Taylor Swift have it today. I remember taping all the shows, concerts and so on. Buying multiple singles because she released like a million versions of every hit. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 20:11) this is a reply to message 113,419

MTV Unplugged (113,419) by Stacey from USA Yup, we are a bunch of old timers, lol. What a magical concert. I remember one of my college roommates basically saying the same thing as critics at the time: Mariah was a studio creation. Then I played my roommate Emotions Unplugged. She was stunned, as I think a lot of critics were stunned and silenced. Mariah was the real deal. Which I'm not sure why even in 1992 many critics thought MC was a studio creation. Did they miss the Tatoo Club performances, Saturday Night Live, hello Vanishing, right? Anyway, no matter what we see today, there is no doubt of her once in a generation talent. I'll be forever thankful I lived to see it. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 15:33)

MTV Unplugged (113,420) by Jamie from UK Haha yes sorry 34 that's me that can't count (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 19:47) this is a reply to message 113,417

MTV Unplugged (113,417) by TJ from Norway I'm sad to point out that it has to be 34 years. Makes me feel old. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 04:58)

MTV Unplugged (113,419) by Stacey from USA Yup, we are a bunch of old timers, lol. What a magical concert. I remember one of my college roommates basically saying the same thing as critics at the time: Mariah was a studio creation. Then I played my roommate Emotions Unplugged. She was stunned, as I think a lot of critics were stunned and silenced. Mariah was the real deal. Which I'm not sure why even in 1992 many critics thought MC was a studio creation. Did they miss the Tatoo Club performances, Saturday Night Live, hello Vanishing, right? Anyway, no matter what we see today, there is no doubt of her once in a generation talent. I'll be forever thankful I lived to see it. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 15:33) this is a reply to message 113,417

MTV Unplugged (113,417) by TJ from Norway I'm sad to point out that it has to be 34 years. Makes me feel old. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 04:58)

Can't Let Go (113,418) by Terna from Nigeria "Can't Let Go" is one of her songs that's most mysterious and a signature song at the same time, but of an unknown singer (if you get what I mean). Many people know that song, but don't know it was sung by Mariah Carey. I do believe it would've been a number one song without a doubt, had Tommy not interfered. It has stood the test of time as one of her overall classics. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 11:51) this is a reply to message 113,404

Can't Let Go (113,404) by Bobby A from United States Do you think Can't Let Go could have been as huge as We Belong Together in 1992? I just love CLG. (Sunday 15 March 2026; 21:52)

MTV Unplugged (113,417) by TJ from Norway I'm sad to point out that it has to be 34 years. Makes me feel old. (Tuesday 17 March 2026; 04:58) this is a reply to message 113,415

MTV Unplugged (113,415) by Jamie from UK 33 years ago today Mariah recorded her MTV Unplugged session at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York. Can you imagine having gone to see this it would have been phenomenal. Her voice then was sensational and she was in my eyes then a class act. The way she held herself on that stage oozed soul, and a confidence that captivated the audience. While she says she wasn't confident at all at the time, her natural and grounded presence there was more powerful than anything she does now. There was no fanfares no dancers just raw talent, I sometimes wish she could have held onto this concept moving forward. Stayed in this genre as such and just been an artist that did rare small intimate gigs that made her more exclusive and sort after by the public. I'm speaking more from the artistry side of things, being more exclusive to me is somewhat more adhering to being out there filling arenas. Obviously it's hypothetical, but I was wondering would we be where we are now had she stuck to a more low key concept, where the music and the voice were front and center, with more quality adult contemporary songs, even the ones we've seen on HFIA, without the diva portrayal and hype. Would we have a better quality voice still? Would Mariah be less affected and still be herself. Would she be more connected and relatable? Whilst older would she still command the stage like she once did? Obviously this is me just putting a spin on things and in no way am I dissing her career path as I wouldn't still be here as a fan if I was. Would you like to have seen this path or something similar? (Monday 16 March 2026; 18:17)

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