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The Beautiful Ones (112,567) by Lambi from USA Mariah introduced The Beautiful Ones to me. And I agree, hers is better. Could've been a tad bit shorter but Mariah's voice and interpretation during Butterfly is basically unbeatable. Prince might've been insecure. (Monday 1 December 2025; 02:11) this is a reply to message 112,560

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,560) by Edward from USA I think it really comes down to taste. Aside from some of his early work, I've never been a big fan of Prince or his style of singing. I've actually played both versions of "The Beautiful Ones" for people who had never heard either version before, including people who don't even speak the language, and Mariah's version has always been the favorite. She and Sisqo did a great job with it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:02)

Prince (112,566) by Lambi from USA The truth is more nuanced than the common myth that "Prince hated covers". He didn't actually hate people performing his songs; what he disliked was loss of control over his work, especially when it involved: ownership and publishing rights. Record labels profiting without his consent and interpretations he felt were exploitative or low-quality. He was basically just protective, not opposed to covering. He's actually really generous. He wrote so many songs for other artists. (Monday 1 December 2025; 02:05) this is a reply to message 112,565

Prince (112,565) by BFF from United States Prince recorded multiple studio versions of other artists' songs and included them on albums. All of the following covers he recorded appeared on one of his studio albums (included in parentheses): Betcha By Golly Wow by The Stylistics (Emancipation) I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt (not written by Raitt but still a cover) (Emancipation) Every Day Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow (Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic) A Case of You by Joni Mitchell (One Nite Alone...) Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells (Lotusflow3r) I think it's totally fine for artists to voice a dislike for other people covering their songs and then turn around and cover other artists' songs. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 22:15)

Prince (112,565) by BFF from United States Prince recorded multiple studio versions of other artists' songs and included them on albums. All of the following covers he recorded appeared on one of his studio albums (included in parentheses): Betcha By Golly Wow by The Stylistics (Emancipation) I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt (not written by Raitt but still a cover) (Emancipation) Every Day Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow (Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic) A Case of You by Joni Mitchell (One Nite Alone...) Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells (Lotusflow3r) I think it's totally fine for artists to voice a dislike for other people covering their songs and then turn around and cover other artists' songs. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 22:15) this is a reply to message 112,552

Prince (112,552) by Lambi from USA Prince covered songs all the time though like Just My Imagination, Superstition, and Come Together, but only live and never on record. He did not like the idea of other people making money off his work, and Mariah probably feels the same way. Live performances seems to be fine but releasing them commercially is not. By that metric, she was not dissing Muni at all. I also do not think Mariah is complaining. She was even smiling here. She has always shown love to people who sampled her songs. She appreciated Like Mariah by Fifth Harmony, she approved Emotionless by Drake, she even jumped in on the Big Energy Remix and used Bryson Tillers SIO sample for a transition in concerts. She has consistently been supportive of people who sample her music tastefully. There is nothing inherently wrong with covering songs anyway. Mariah debuted with all originals, but when she was asked to do a cover for MTV Unplugged (just for TV), she then realized she could absolutely elevate a song. And had no problem doing on record: Without You, Open Arms and all that came after. But before I'll Be There, they originally wanted her to cover Aretha's Natural Woman, but out of respect for Aretha, Mariah went to Carole King and asked to write something new instead, and that is how If It's Over was born. She is at the core, a true songwriter, just like Prince, and really wanted make that a statement. And today I feel she really proved it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:07)

Muni Long (112,564) by Bobby A from United States Bill, I forgot to mention the songs Muni Long co-wrote with MC. Their first collaboration is your favorite song Crapfinity. A No No is their second collaboration. Muni Long provides the background vocals and the laughter on A No No. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 21:25) this is a reply to message 112,558

Muni Long (112,558) by Bobby A from United States Hi Bill. It was in 2009 Priscillia Renea released her album, Jukebox. After that she spent a decade writing songs for other artists. She released her second album Colored in 2018 and it didn't do anything. She became increasingly frustrated that her solo career was not going anywhere. So, she signed to Def Jam Records and changed her name to Muni Long. Her first Def Jam release as Muni Long was Hrs. and Hrs. on November 19, 2021. R&B radio and listeners went crazy about the song during the 2021 holiday season. TikTok videos were made by fans and at the top of 2022, it exploded on the Hot 100 chart. It was a certified hit with every R&B and pop listener on Valentine's Day. That is the Muni Long story and why she's popular today. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 13:41)

When Christmas Comes (112,563) by jaker20 from US I've been kind of obsessed with this song lately. It's such a classy and classic Christmas song. But the video does not capture the beauty of the song. I hope she updates it because it's an earworm. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 19:22)

Muni who? (112,562) by Hanno van Leeuwen from The Netherlands Over here in Europe nobody knows Muni Long, she's a nobody, sorry not sorry. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 19:05)

Prince (112,561) by Edward from USA Prince always had this lingering disdain for Sinead O'Connor, and for a person like him with a Napoleon complex, it's hard not to see why: she took "Nothing Compares 2 U" and turned it into the cultural moment he never could. He and the giant diva swallowed held onto that resentment right up until the day he died. Sinead earned pennies from that song compared to the millions that flowed his way. Look at someone like Dolly Parton. She openly loves that Whitney turned "I Will Always Love You" into a global phenomenon, because she understood the bigger picture: a great cover only elevates the songwriter. She laughed all the way to the bank and thanked Whitney every chance she got. Prince and Mariah both getting touchy when someone else breathes new life into their songs feels... ironic. At the end of the day, it's ego. If you're going to play in the world of reinterpretation, you can't fall apart when someone does it too, sometimes even better. I don't think Mariah gives two fs about people covering her songs. She's just worried that someone could pull a "Nothing Compares 2 U" on one of her songs. It's all about ego and insecurity. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:20) this is a reply to message 112,552

Prince (112,552) by Lambi from USA Prince covered songs all the time though like Just My Imagination, Superstition, and Come Together, but only live and never on record. He did not like the idea of other people making money off his work, and Mariah probably feels the same way. Live performances seems to be fine but releasing them commercially is not. By that metric, she was not dissing Muni at all. I also do not think Mariah is complaining. She was even smiling here. She has always shown love to people who sampled her songs. She appreciated Like Mariah by Fifth Harmony, she approved Emotionless by Drake, she even jumped in on the Big Energy Remix and used Bryson Tillers SIO sample for a transition in concerts. She has consistently been supportive of people who sample her music tastefully. There is nothing inherently wrong with covering songs anyway. Mariah debuted with all originals, but when she was asked to do a cover for MTV Unplugged (just for TV), she then realized she could absolutely elevate a song. And had no problem doing on record: Without You, Open Arms and all that came after. But before I'll Be There, they originally wanted her to cover Aretha's Natural Woman, but out of respect for Aretha, Mariah went to Carole King and asked to write something new instead, and that is how If It's Over was born. She is at the core, a true songwriter, just like Prince, and really wanted make that a statement. And today I feel she really proved it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:07)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,560) by Edward from USA I think it really comes down to taste. Aside from some of his early work, I've never been a big fan of Prince or his style of singing. I've actually played both versions of "The Beautiful Ones" for people who had never heard either version before, including people who don't even speak the language, and Mariah's version has always been the favorite. She and Sisqo did a great job with it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 15:02) this is a reply to message 112,556

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,556) by Mimi from UK I agree with you on that Mariah is being a hypocrite, but to say her cover of Beautiful Ones is better than Prince´s is crazy. Mariah did a good job on that cover, but it does not compare to the original. I'm a die hard MC fan but that's just crazy to state that, lol. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 07:09)

Muni Long (112,559) by Edward from USA You're not the only one, I didn't know who she was either. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 14:55) this is a reply to message 112,557

Muni Long (112,557) by Bill from the UK Am I the only one here who has no idea who or what Muni Long is? (Sunday 30 November 2025; 12:18)

Muni Long (112,558) by Bobby A from United States Hi Bill. It was in 2009 Priscillia Renea released her album, Jukebox. After that she spent a decade writing songs for other artists. She released her second album Colored in 2018 and it didn't do anything. She became increasingly frustrated that her solo career was not going anywhere. So, she signed to Def Jam Records and changed her name to Muni Long. Her first Def Jam release as Muni Long was Hrs. and Hrs. on November 19, 2021. R&B radio and listeners went crazy about the song during the 2021 holiday season. TikTok videos were made by fans and at the top of 2022, it exploded on the Hot 100 chart. It was a certified hit with every R&B and pop listener on Valentine's Day. That is the Muni Long story and why she's popular today. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 13:41) this is a reply to message 112,557

Muni Long (112,557) by Bill from the UK Am I the only one here who has no idea who or what Muni Long is? (Sunday 30 November 2025; 12:18)

Muni Long (112,557) by Bill from the UK Am I the only one here who has no idea who or what Muni Long is? (Sunday 30 November 2025; 12:18)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,556) by Mimi from UK I agree with you on that Mariah is being a hypocrite, but to say her cover of Beautiful Ones is better than Prince´s is crazy. Mariah did a good job on that cover, but it does not compare to the original. I'm a die hard MC fan but that's just crazy to state that, lol. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 07:09) this is a reply to message 112,551

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work. Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy. Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his. From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing. I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)

Mariah is out of the funk (112,555) by Lambi from USA Felt the same right after seeing her annual anointed greens video. She's so enthusiastic. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 05:23) this is a reply to message 112,550

Mariah is out of the funk (112,550) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Wow, I just watched some videos on YouTube from the opening show in Las Vegas, and the sparkle in her eyes is back. She moves more like she used to, it looks like she actually wants to be there, and she's having fun. I think she is officially out of her depression, so happy to see. The show is still 99% lipped, and I am affraid that is just the new standard now. But as Lambs, we know her first shows usually are her worst, she tends to use a few shows to warm up, then she gets better and better every night. But I still don't think we are there that she will try to sing a whole song live, we might never get there again. But it was so fun to see Mariah happy and cracking jokes again, it has been painful for us all the last couple of years, but as a bipolar myself, I know that you will eventually get out of the funk, you just don't know when or how, each time you get sick feels a bit similar to the last time, but there's always something new, different things you have to go through, the road to recovery is never the same. My girl is finally on the other side again, Mariah is out of the funk. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 21:06)

Bad lip syncing (112,554) by Brandon from USA And the worst lip syncer award goes to... Mariah Carey. There is an art to lip syncing realistically and she does not try to hide it at all. Does she not watch her performances back to see how it translates and where she can improve? Bey and Celine have mastered it. I swear she gives the least amount of effort. It's so frustrating from the greatest singer in the world. SMH. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:59)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,553) by Shezz from Pk Yeah I really do think. To be fair she has allowed people to officially sample and cover her work and praised it (Billy Eichner - Miss You Most is one that comes to mind, and Jojo's as well) so I don't think she actually has a problem with it. Like you said, she's just taking a page out of Prince's diva book unnecessarily. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:31) this is a reply to message 112,551

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work. Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy. Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his. From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing. I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)

Prince (112,552) by Lambi from USA Prince covered songs all the time though like Just My Imagination, Superstition, and Come Together, but only live and never on record. He did not like the idea of other people making money off his work, and Mariah probably feels the same way. Live performances seems to be fine but releasing them commercially is not. By that metric, she was not dissing Muni at all. I also do not think Mariah is complaining. She was even smiling here. She has always shown love to people who sampled her songs. She appreciated Like Mariah by Fifth Harmony, she approved Emotionless by Drake, she even jumped in on the Big Energy Remix and used Bryson Tillers SIO sample for a transition in concerts. She has consistently been supportive of people who sample her music tastefully. There is nothing inherently wrong with covering songs anyway. Mariah debuted with all originals, but when she was asked to do a cover for MTV Unplugged (just for TV), she then realized she could absolutely elevate a song. And had no problem doing on record: Without You, Open Arms and all that came after. But before I'll Be There, they originally wanted her to cover Aretha's Natural Woman, but out of respect for Aretha, Mariah went to Carole King and asked to write something new instead, and that is how If It's Over was born. She is at the core, a true songwriter, just like Prince, and really wanted make that a statement. And today I feel she really proved it. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:07) this is a reply to message 112,551

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work. Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy. Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his. From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing. I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,551) by Edward from USA Isn't it ironic that Mariah is not a fan of other artists covering her songs, considering how much of her own catalog is built on sampling, re-recording, and re-imagining other people's work. Prince genuinely hated people covering his songs, especially when those covers started becoming bigger and better known than the originals. It even got to the point where, at his own concerts, people thought he was the one covering those songs. I can definitely see why that would drive him crazy. Magically, Mariah's attitude toward other artists covering her songs shifted right around the time Prince, the ultimate diva in himself, brushed off her cover of "The Beautiful Ones". I think her take was phenomenal, and if we're honest, with all due respect to his fans, hers outshines his. From that moment on, it feels like she picked up a few pages from his diva playbook and, unoriginally, folded them into her own arsenal, even though a part of her work has always incorporated existing. I adore Mariah, but she really needs to stop with the bs. You can't complain about people covering your songs while you've been doing the same thing for 35 years now, and let's not get into all the sampling. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 02:48)

Mariah is out of the funk (112,550) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Wow, I just watched some videos on YouTube from the opening show in Las Vegas, and the sparkle in her eyes is back. She moves more like she used to, it looks like she actually wants to be there, and she's having fun. I think she is officially out of her depression, so happy to see. The show is still 99% lipped, and I am affraid that is just the new standard now. But as Lambs, we know her first shows usually are her worst, she tends to use a few shows to warm up, then she gets better and better every night. But I still don't think we are there that she will try to sing a whole song live, we might never get there again. But it was so fun to see Mariah happy and cracking jokes again, it has been painful for us all the last couple of years, but as a bipolar myself, I know that you will eventually get out of the funk, you just don't know when or how, each time you get sick feels a bit similar to the last time, but there's always something new, different things you have to go through, the road to recovery is never the same. My girl is finally on the other side again, Mariah is out of the funk. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 21:06)

Muni Long what? (112,549) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States If the champagne is too burned for your taste, don't drink it. Lol. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 20:29) this is a reply to message 112,534

Muni Long what? (112,534) by Bobby A from United States Maybe it is, Alexis. It was just a random thought while I watched Dex Dexter leave my apartment. Lol. It could happen next year because MC is long overdue reuniting with Tricky and The-Dream. Muni Long's writing partner, Ben Parris being apart of the writing session would be icing on the cake. (Thursday 27 November 2025; 06:39)

Muni Long (112,548) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States This response from you is problematic. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 20:27) this is a reply to message 112,535

Muni Long (112,535) by Terna from Nigeria I knew the minute I heard Mariah's commentary, it rubbed her some kinda way, and there would be some kind of low blow retaliation so to speak, talk about throwing stones and hiding hands. Smh. She needs to simmer down and humble herself. This was done in a ghetto, hood rat, distasteful way and the satire crossed the line and became just pure disrespect quickly. I found it cringeworthy. Oh well, she better ask Katy Perry. Lol. (Thursday 27 November 2025; 19:59)

In Your Feelings (112,547) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States Now it's the meds fault? (Saturday 29 November 2025; 20:26) this is a reply to message 112,543

In Your Feelings (112,543) by Lambi from USA Either a cold or her meds dried out her voice, which they tend to do. It's funny because Mi, My Love, Nothing Is Impossible, and Here For It All are all in the same exact Db minor key, so it's her comfortable range. But it's only In Your Feelings where the whole song sounds a little funky. The belts in NII are a bit dry too. I've grown to love the power belts in HFIA, though. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:45)

Prince (112,546) by MusicfanJ from Germany So much money, but no good behave. Something you can't buy. Muni Long wasn't clever to show such "humour". How I miss the times where there were real superstars out there like Prince and Michael. My mother always liked Prince better than MJ, but I think it's hard to compare the two genius men musicwise. I really wish this hidden MJ and Mariah song will someday be released. By the way I love Mariah's version of "The beautiful ones". (Saturday 29 November 2025; 19:38) this is a reply to message 112,545

Prince (112,545) by Bobby A from United States Muni Long's net worth is only about 1.5 to 2 million. She has a long way to go to catch up to MC's net worth of 300 million. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 12:12)

Prince (112,545) by Bobby A from United States Muni Long's net worth is only about 1.5 to 2 million. She has a long way to go to catch up to MC's net worth of 300 million. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 12:12) this is a reply to message 112,544

Prince (112,544) by Lambi from USA Remember when he told Mariah, "I like Honey" and she was like, "I get it, don't sing your songs." She didn't take it as an insult; she just kept it respectful. She didn't react immaturely the way Muni did with such a cut-throat skit, which really can't be perceived as anything other than utter disrespect. That's the difference between them. Mariah just gets it. She was only 27/28 then, yet she was already so emotionally mature. Especially compared to Muni at 37. That was full-on mean-girl energy, and completely unnecessary. I don't think I'll see Muni in the same light ever again. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:59)

Prince (112,544) by Lambi from USA Remember when he told Mariah, "I like Honey" and she was like, "I get it, don't sing your songs." She didn't take it as an insult; she just kept it respectful. She didn't react immaturely the way Muni did with such a cut-throat skit, which really can't be perceived as anything other than utter disrespect. That's the difference between them. Mariah just gets it. She was only 27/28 then, yet she was already so emotionally mature. Especially compared to Muni at 37. That was full-on mean-girl energy, and completely unnecessary. I don't think I'll see Muni in the same light ever again. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:59)

In Your Feelings (112,543) by Lambi from USA Either a cold or her meds dried out her voice, which they tend to do. It's funny because Mi, My Love, Nothing Is Impossible, and Here For It All are all in the same exact Db minor key, so it's her comfortable range. But it's only In Your Feelings where the whole song sounds a little funky. The belts in NII are a bit dry too. I've grown to love the power belts in HFIA, though. (Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:45) this is a reply to message 112,540

In Your Feelings (112,540) by Giovanni from USA In my opinion "In your feelings" is the only song on the album where Mariah's voice sounds bad. I love her but it sounds like she recorded it while having a cold. It's a shame because it's one of her best recordings. Imagine if MOAlA Mariah sung this song. I wish she had re recorded it when her voice was better. Overall I'm still enjoying HFIA. I would love to hear Bruno cover "In your feelings". (Friday 28 November 2025; 03:29)

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