Veli (30,739)
by JAS from the USA
Vels, get off a girl's weight. I loved that blue dress for the Oscars. I thought it very very cute. Joan Rivers is such
a hack. She really is in no position to critique people's outfits. She wears her St John Suits and her too tight face
lifts. Please child. LMAO. As for Angels Advocate, I just need that for my collection and don't forget Mary J Blige,
Jodeci and a few others should make it interesting. Heck, I might even buy the School Gyrls album and leave it unopened
as a collectors item. I don't know if I want to hear it, but I do want the album that Nick and Mariah wrote together.
(Thursday March 18, 2010; 0:25) |
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Re: Special K / hmm (30,738)
by Chase from the USA
When Mariah collaborated with Ol Dirty Bastard, Sony was indeed shocked and didn't feel great about it. However, that
collaboration worked so well because it was so unexpected. Here was this formerly middle-of-the-road pop artist recording
a remix with a hardcore rapper, and a pretty crazy one (meant in the most affectionate way) at that. The remix was an
urban record and really a crossover masterpiece. The quality, plus the collaboration's shock value, ensured a strong
positive response from the public. If Mariah recorded a duet with Lady GaGa, currently the world's most popular and
exposed pop artist, all of whose 6 singles have topped the pop charts, it would be very transparent to the public and
many fans. Considering Mariah's unstable chart record of late, she would be bashed for such a "desperate" move. As a long
time fan of MC and someone who enjoys GaGa, even I would be disappointed at any news that they were collaborating. Recording
with ODB was bold and daring. It crossed boundaries in an unexpected manner. That's why it worked. Recording with GaGa
would be the opposite of daring: it would be insurance, with Mariah riding the coattails of an artist who seems to have
the midas touch lately. Mariah doesn't need to ride anyone's coattails. Maybe it will happen, and I could be completely
wrong. It would certainly be different for both of them.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 23:50) |
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Angela / Angels Advocate (30,737)
by VeliJames from Swaziland
Pardon me for taking forever and I a day to get back to you, I was rather busy. One of the frequently repeated critiques
about Mariah's work is that it runs the same line. From the outset, looking at infantile song titles like "Candy Bling"
and "Ribbon" that might seem true to the uneducated, but as you and and I know, nothing could be further from the truth.
The aforementioned songs are stone groove smash hit wonders. Looking at the featured artists on AA, it seems like typical
Mariah and I don't see anything good coming out of that project. I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but
when will Mariah collaborate with other great female singers? By female singers I don't mean rappers that are promising
to put their hoo-hahs on our side-burns or other legends, necessarily, I'm just talking about women (and men) that can
carry tune like no other. The ever-present rappers are seriously starting to grate my cheese, and a lot of others'. Clearly.
I might give the dance album a listen but AA is a no-go for me.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 22:48) |
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Mariah's fashions during this awards season (30,736)
by VeliJames from Swaziland
Joan Rivers has been a thorn on Mariah's side during this recently concluded awards season. For the most part, I "got"
what Ms. Rivers was banging on about. Her criticisms of Mariah's Valentino (is it?) dress at the Oscars were spot on.
With Mariah's current weight there are certain things she can't get away with, both the colour and mile-high slit of
the dress didn't cut the mustard. As a matter of fact, nothing worked. The whole aesthetic was off. The same is true
for her SAG awards dress. It wasn't va-va voom. It didn't make her stand out like the true diva she is. A lot was said
about her stunning Herve Léger ensemble at the Golden Globes. I personally loved it. I thought she was well put together
from head to toe. Black is a slimming colour and it made her look less thick. Now, before you all get your knickers in a
twist, there's nothing wrong with being thick. Jennifer Hudson wears that look exceptionally well. Mariah has never been
able to. Her dresses are either too tight or this, that and the other. There's just always somthing wrong. Even fashion
fundi Andre Leon Talley failed to dissuade her from her "too tight" motif.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 22:43) |
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Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (7/10) / Whitney Houston's I Look to You (8/10) (30,735)
by VeliJames from Swaziland
By design, I delayed reviewing Mariah's latest album because I wanted to be fully and firmly rooted in my position. It
has been in my possession since last December and I can safely say that I absolutely adore it. The opening cut "Betcha
Gon' Know (The Prologue)" had me at hello. In a way, it reminds me of Madonna's "Sorry", in that it's an anthem for those
who simply can't forgive and forget. Mariah's restrained singing in her celebrated lower register is ineffably affecting.
Elsewhere, the album is littered with lovelorn songs (H.A.T.E. U., Candy Bling, Angels Cry etc) and caustic send-offs of
unfaithful loves (Standing O, Up Out My Face) that solidify the album as the worthwhile and outstanding body of work it
is. There is so much that I love and appreciate about this album and, even though I would ideally love to review each song
individually, my propensity for talking the hind-legs of a donkey (in this case long-windedness) would make it impossible
in the 1500-word limit. Had the album been shorter, I would have given it maybe a 9.5/10 rating, at 17 tracks it kind of
tests my limits. Very quickly, I got Whitney's "I Look to You" round-about the same time as "Memoirs". Whitney's voice
might have taken a heavy beating at the hands of substance abuse but her nuances and ability to embody a song make the
formulaic dreck that is ILTY sound like standards. She's a one of a kind. Mariah, too.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 22:33) |
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Lindy (30,734)
by JAS from the USA
Lol, that is the first thing I said on the "BeyGa or GaBey" sitch, that MC would be accused of joining the bandwagon. I
bet in a couple years when (I hope) Mariah records again the Gaga trend will have shifted. Maybe Gaga will go back to her
singing and piano playing roots. It is interesting that both Bey and Gaga break Mariah's most singles record from one CD,
off of the song Telephone. "Them bitches is ganging up on MC" LMAO. Mariah has tended to set the stage and participate in
launching some hot acts, but she needs to keep runnng her own parade and throw a few clown off while she's at it.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 21:28) |
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Hmm (30,733)
by Special K from California
So it's a bad idea for Lady Gaga and Mariah to do something together? Hmm. I'll bet many folks in Mariah's camp thought it
was a horrific idea for her to be collaborating with Ol' Dirty Bastard back in the day also. Ha ha.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 18:19) |
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What? (30,732)
by Ann from the USA
Come on, Nick is at her side all of the time at these events, no way is he jealous of the attention she gets. He knew what
he was going to encounter when he married her. I think he adores her, and well he should. I think they are an adorable
couple. This whole Gaga thing. I sure hope Mariah doesn't do anything with her. Just look at the things G. is saying about
Beyonce. On Mediatakeout she says B. is a lesbian. Oh please, Miss G. is going to be around for her 15 minutes or half an
hour or for however the public is into her. But Mariah has been here for almost 20 years. She really doesn't need to align
herself with anyone. She's the queen. No more needs to be said, at least by me. Happy St. Patrick's day to all of you,
Mariah's fans. I hope Mariah's mom has a wonderful day.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 17:48) |
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Guido, Gabby (30,731)
by JAS from the USA
Hey GR, I have also mentioned Gabbey's effervescent personality. It's definitely a winner. What's up with Howard Stern going
in on her? Then even Jamie Foxx told some crude jokes about her too on his sattelite radio show. Comedians just care about
the laugh.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 17:16) |
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Oscar interviews, Nick, Lady Gaga, Beyonce (30,730)
by Lindy from Finland
I didn't see that interview but I think some interviewers can be quite rude to Nick. They're always asking about Mariah
(some are obviously joking of course, for example Letterman) like Nick doesn't have a persona of his own or a job to talk
about, even though he does a lot of things. And maybe it's just me, but I thought it was rude when this one interviewer at
the Oscars was like "So, Nick you came to the scene, bla bla and we haven't got rid of you since" or something in that
direction. By the way, did anyone happen to see the interview with J.Lo where she praised Precious? And my opinion on Mariah
teaming up with Gaga would be a no, because I just don't see the two of them working together. I love Gaga, she's brilliant
and who knows, she and MC could easily come up with great music together, but Beyonce was faster there and people would only
think MC's trying to follow B. I'm only guessing of course, but I don't think MC has a great desire to work with Gaga anyway,
even though she most probably respects her as an artist and a fellow musician. Anyhow, I wouldn't want Mariah to go for a
very, very futuristic sound just because it's trendy right now. I hope no one takes offence, each to their own of course, but
I think it's great MC sticks to her roots rather than does the same thing that some artists, like Beyonce, do and jump on the
bandwagon every chance they get only to stay trendy, you know, not because they feel the need to stay true to art. Just my
opinion.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 12:13) |
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Shaking it up / Chris B (30,729)
by Nattalie from the USA
Yeah, I think she should shake it up a bit too. You know, like what Chris B said. Gospel/Soul album. Or a neo soul album.
Lol. Or take it back to the old days and do some funk. Man, I'd love that. And she should have all real instruments with
that smooth sound. Now that's music baby.
(Wednesday March 17, 2010; 2:44) |
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Gilbert / Palmerholic (30,728)
by Kimora A. from the USA
Gilbert, please don't be one of those people who make a mountain out of a mole hill. If he was pushing her forward, it
was probably to remind her that they still had to go inside of the place. If he was agitated, than he has a right to be
agitated. Just because he's married to Mariah doesn't mean he's an attention seeker who should be just oh so grateful that
he's married to her and that he should just stand in the corner quietly. Palmerholic, I can't speak for everyone else, but
I have no problems with Mariah shaking up other genres of music if that's what she wants, but she doesn't need to sing with
Gaga to shake it up. When it comes to music, 1 plus 1 isn't always 2, meaning just because both these artists sound good,
doesn't mean that when you throw them together, they're gonna mesh well. I can't say 100% that they wouldn't do a kickass
song together, it's just that thinking of Lady Gaga's voice and style and then Mariah's, they just don't seem to go well
together, but once again that's just my opinion.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 22:37) |
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Ronda magazine article / Nick (30,721) by Gilbert (30,727)
by Alexis from the USA
I'm suspicious of that article and I think she was misquoted in some areas. People could read into the misrepresentations
and start rumors. Also, Glibert, maybe fans shouldn't read Nick's mind. There could have been any number of reasons for what
you perceived.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 20:59) |
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Jonathan from the USA / Academy Awards (30,726)
by Guido Raphael from Paraguay
You said it all for me, Jonathan. Hear no more from me on this discussion. Since I became a fan of MC (12 years ago), Lady
GaGa is the only artists that conquered my heart just like Mariah did in 1998, but I feel just the same about a duet with
this two fabolous artists, very uniques in their own particular ways. I know it is way too late, but I couldn't help but
giving a shout out to Mo'Nique and Geoffrey Fletcher for their Oscar wins. Totally deserved. We all knew Mo'Nique was going
to get it, but Fletcher for Adapted Screenplay was such a beautiful surprise. Congratulations to both of them. And Mariah
looked faboulous on the red carpet. I'm so happy she attended the ceremony. Special mention to Gabourey, who has the most
amazing attitude I've ever seen. A true inspiration for sure.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 20:49) |
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Gilbert (30,725)
by Lynn from the USA
I saw the interview that you are referring to, but I believe he was trying to get her to move to the next interview. I
didn't see it as him being disturbed that they weren't focused on him.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 20:08) |
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Terna (30,724)
by JAS from the USA
Monica is cool, she certainly stood out in the duet with Keisha Cole. Monica's first CD is classic, just like Mariah's.
Their careers have had different trajectories, but it's nice to get new music from Monica, and all the ladies of the 90's.
All this wishing, and would have could haves is all very interesting. I just want good music for and from Mariah and for
her to rest up a bit, chill out, reflect and renew.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 19:39) |
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Gilbert (30,723)
by JAS from the USA
I've seen a lot of those red carpet clips and Nick has been gracious in all of them. Perhaps he was simply moving them on
to the next one. I thought it was awful how the blogs made Nick look bad about holding Mariah's mint at the Oscars. That
whole thing was totally chopped and screwed, especially after seeing the actual footage from KTLA vs. the blog spin. I
think he has shown himself to be a very supportive husband, especially on the red carpet, with helping her with her dress
and the People's Choice Awards and with her mint at the Oscar's. Lots of things get misinterpreted from clips. Palmerholic,
no one seems to be fearful of Mariah [...] with Gaga, lots of people just think it's a bad idea.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 19:09) |
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Duet with Gaga (30,722)
by Terna from Nigeria
Just won't happen. But Monica? Now that's a more reasonable one. I think Monica is really talented and unique and has
definitely held her own in this ever changing music business. Her song "You should've known" is classic.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 17:53) |
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Nick (30,721)
by GIlbert from the USA
Did anyone see the clip on YouTube for the Oscars where Mariah is trying to do an interview and Nick looks like he gets
bothered because she stops to tell them about Precious and you can see him pushing her in a subtle way to get her to keep
walking. I guess he didn't like that they weren't focused on him.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 16:15) |
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GaGa / duets (30,720)
by Chris B from the UK
I think if she is going to duet it should be along the lines of the one she did with John Legend ("With you I'm born again")
and she should get Aretha and Stevie Wonder onboard and get some proper legends in the music business and quit the rapper
duets for now and get a bit more Gospel/Soul music going on. As for Lady Gaga, she is "right now" music wise and not really
someone Mariah should duet with. Dare I say it but I would like some more grown up music as unfortunatley I'm not eternally
12 and Mariah gets younger as she gets older. Music Box/Daydream/Butterfly style albums are what I think a 40 year old should
be singing, not The Dream Mother Fo'ing on her songs. Guess I'm getting old lol.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 14:27) |
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Whisky tango foxtrot? (30,719)
by Palmerholic from the USA
I want to know why everyone is so fearful about Mariah shaking up genres. It really is getting a bit ridiculous and she
needs to get outside of her Urban-tinged comfort zone. Besides, no one is listening to that music anymore and what of it
is out there is incredibly repetitive and only focuses on one thing: the artists' detractors.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 13:29) |
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Mariah/Gaga duet (30,718)
by Stephen from London, England
Hell to that, no. Sounds like an awful idea.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 11:34) |
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Brazillian record (30,717)
by JB_Fly from the USA
I'm so happy that Mariah's song IWTKWLI is breaking and setting records on the Brazillian airplay. That's unheard of. I do
hope Mariah visits Brazil and her Brazillian lambs and thanks them with a live performance of that song. I have one question?
Is the Brazillian airplay like the Hot 100 here or like the Hot 100 airplay? Hope someone can inform me on this. Thanks my
fellow lambs.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 9:47) |
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[...] (30,716)
by Mimi from Malaysia
Music is universal. Regardless of who duets with [...] could see surprising good results. Remember some chart hits such as
"Over and over" by Nelly and Tim McCraw, Bon Jovi teaming up with a country singer etc. Lady Gaga should do a duet soon
with Cyndi Lauper as I love both of them. Both are so good friends like "mother and daughter". Lady Gaga's collaboration
with Cyndi Lauper should put Cyndi back in the charts. And Cyndi is related to Mariah as they are good friends. There is
no problem in having Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey doing a duet (a fusion of electronic dance pop and R&B is interesting) so
it is sure exciting to hear what the music is like. Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, I am very keen on both and am still yearning
to see both talking to each other or be seen together as friends.
(Tuesday March 16, 2010; 3:06) |
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Jimbo / Monica duet (30,715)
by Nattalie from the USA
How is saying the oil and vinegar analogy ridiculous and over the top. It's an every day used analogy to describe something.
Oil and vinegar analogy does not mean one is bad and the other is good. It means both put together does not work. I never
said one or the other is awful. And whoever said Monica and Mariah goes well together, I was just thinking of that thi
morning. Hilarious. They would be like honey and bbq mixed together. Just perfect.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 23:39) |
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Lady Gaga duet? (30,714)
by Jonathan from the USA
I love Mariah and Lady Gaga in their own respective ways. Mariah obviously for being the best darn singer ever and Lady Gaga
for transcending art and music. However, them together would just be all sorts of wrong. For one, yes Gaga can sing but she
would be whimpering in the presence of Mariah's voice. And secondly, Mariah has never done anything like the futuristic sound
that Gaga has. So it would be, well, one big mess I believe. If there was some miraculous way to put two of my favorite female
artists together, believe me I would. Logistically I just don't see it happening.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 23:02) |
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Re: Jane Doe (30,713)
by Jimbo from the UK
No offense to Mariah, but she is perceived as a bit desperate by the press. As much as we love her, her last album was
a disaster commercially. A Lady Gaga duet, or even a Jennifer Lopez duet (which would shock everyone), could help raise
her profile and make her seem cool again. I think a lot of people see Mariah as a faded talent, and that's just so unfair
to her. She needs latex, bondage whips, funky dance routines, crazy hair, scantily clad incredible outfits and a thumping
bass line to make her more relevant.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 22:58) |
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Duet (30,712)
by Robert from the U.S.A.
I don't really care for Lady Gaga, but I would love to hear a duet with Monica. Or maybe Eryka Badu. Or (this may sound
crazy) Avril Lavigne. I know that sounds weird but I can totally picture it lol. I think for there to be a duet, both artists
must have their own originality, totally different from one another (i.e. Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Da Brat). Idk though,
these are just my thoughs.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 22:14) |
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Lady Gaga (30,711)
by Jane Doe from the UK
Just no. Mariah shouldn't work with Lady Gaga, it would make her look desperate.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 21:33) |
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Lee Daniels directing (30,710)
by JAS from the USA
OK, I have been skeptical of MC appearing in more Lee Daniels's films, but if he is in fact slated to direct Monique in
the Hattie McDaniels movie, then MC would be a great addition to that. I have always invisioned Mariah in a period movie
involving music, jazz, all that type of stuff. Her look fits the era of the early 20th century. I really hope she wil be
a part of that project. Maybe MC can play a young Lena Horne.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 19:31) |
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Jimbo (30,709)
by JAS from the USA
I think a GaGa/Madonna duet would give you the type of "gay icon" fire that you are looking for. That duet would probably
be massive and more incindiary than the Madonna/Brittney of old. Madonna and Gaga can out crazy each other. A Mariah/GaGa
duet would likely be disasterous for Mariah. Just because some people find divas to be gay icons doesn't mean they should
all duet together, lol, but that is great if you look forward to that. As I said before, we are not likely to ever see a
Mariah/Madonna duet, let alone a Mariah/J-Lo duet, but a smack down would be good TV LMAO. I am fantasizing about a massive
Mariah solo album in 2015, maybe 2014. Lol.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 18:18) |
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What's the problem, Lady Gaga duet? (30,708)
by Kayla Jade from the US
I can't understand what the big deal is about Dream's part on the Ribbon remix. There is some frustration with his vocals.
It's not an aria from Carmen, guys. It is a R&B/Hip Hop ballad that does not really require any vocal prowess. I do agree
though that Dream does take up too much space on the track. Mariah is practically drowned about by Ludacris and Dream. So,
about the Lady GaGa duet. Lately, I have been obsessed with Lady Gaga. I admit, she is a little contrived but she still
excites the fuck out of me. For some years now, I have been obsessed with Mariah Carey. On the surface, seeing my two musical
idols sounds like a good idea, but it really and truly isn't. They are two totally different people and artists and it just
wouldn't work. On any type of level, that shit wouldn't stand. Like someone else said, the public would just think Mariah is
trying to ride Gaga's coattails because she's the artist of the moment. I mean, what would they sing about? What would the
video look like? How would they work together? I just see big ass hot mess written all over that one if it was ever to come
into fruition.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 17:52) |
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Mariah and Gaga duet (30,707)
by Lamb101 from Greece
No offense, but that is one of the most ridiculous ideas ever.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 17:40) |
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What ifs (30,706)
by Abbey from the U.S.
I've watched a couple interviews of Mariah from 1998 I think and she mentions that she was offered a deal with Warner Bros. It's interesting to
think about how her career would have turned out with a different company and different producers. She could have had totally different songs too.
Also, she says that she was offered movie roles Tommy Mottola rejected because he said they'd be bad for her career. She doesn't want to say which
movies but it makes me wonder if she would have been cast in The Bodyguard.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 17:14) |
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Everything (30,705)
by Kev-Kev from the USA
I think that a Lady Gaga duet, depending on what the material is, would be interesting or a total tank. Mariah won't have to worry about much
next to Gaga, she would be fabolous. As for the Ribbon remix. My thoughts on it are just about the same as everyone else's on here. Get The Dream
off the damn track. I'm yearning for Jermaine's adds. Dream slows down the song just as it would normally be taking off. Luda is awsome and wish
he had more input on the track. AA better be coming out regardless of how the songs are mixed. We all have been waiting so long just to be struck
down with nothing. Of corse given that it is a remix album, it probably won't fair as well as it's previous, but it opens Mariah to a new audience.
Tennessee was great. Mariah should tred lightly in the acting shoes, she is doing so well with what she has accomplished so far. I can't wait to
hear the final AA record. I'm sure it will be great (but Dream needs to go, that's for sure). Everything Mariah touches turns gold but when Dream
taps, it gets tainted.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 14:08) |
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Oil and vinegar? (30,704)
by Jimbo from the UK
That's ridiculous and so over dramatic. Mariah and Lady Gaga are both talented artists and similar in many respects: they both are known for
their daring fashion choices, they both have incredible voices (check Gaga's live acoustic versions if you don't believe me), they both are gay
icons (Mariah let a gay couple propose on stage, Gaga championed gay rights at a political rally), they are both singer songwriters, and they
are both very commercially successful. Admittedly Gaga's songs tend to be more uptempo, but Mariah has invested heavily in dance remixes for
her own classics, so she knows a good dance beat. Mariah also does whacky fun videos, like Touch my Body. I'd love to see Mariah in some Gaga
inspired latex and amazing whig. As for being seen to copy Beyonce, sure I accept that would be a problem for now, but maybe in the future it's
something we can all look forward to.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 13:20) |
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Nattalie, Angels Advocate (30,703)
by Gerome G from Saudi Arabia
Thanks a bunch, Nattalie. I do hope and pray that everyone loves this Mariah project the way that I do. Honestly, I love every single thing that
she puts out. The remixes can't be all that bad, eh? Mariah's voice is in them. I mean, everyone from the outside (lamb circle) is already giving
negative press on Mariah and AA so it's just so sad to see that some lambs think that this era and project is dead. Mariah always encourages
positivity in her interviews. We have to be positive. I believe that she is aware of all the things that are happening and I trust that she's
doing something about them. What she needs from is our unconditional support. It's not that I'm not being realistic but, come on guys, she needs
us now more than ever. I love you. God bless.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 12:03) |
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Not goo-goo GaGa about duet (30,702)
by JB_Fly from the USA
Just wanted to post my opinion about the Dream duet by someone here. I must agree with some that Mariah and GaGa will not work out at all.
Both have incredible talent but that's where the comparison stops. We all know that the minute Mariah does a duet with GaGa the critics would
kill her for that. Most would say that she (Mariah) is trying to ride GaGa's success ans trying to be relevant again. Not hating on Beyonce
but what she is doing is trying to out do GaGa in her own game. The way she did when she did a duet with Shakira. She was trying to prove to
people that she can move her hips more if not better than Shakira. But she should know that you cannot beat someone, no matter how hard you
try, in their own game. Mariah will always be Mariah. She's a vocalist/entertainer and not just a pure entertainer.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 5:21) |
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Mariah and Gaga (30,701)
by Ignatius from Singapore
For Mariah and Lady Gaga to do a duet would be odd. They have different genres. Mariah's more R&B and does not use dance or electronic music.
Lady Gaga is probably the opposite. Furthermore, for the two to collaborate, Mariah could come off looking as desperate and trying to leech
on to rising pop stars in order to get some attention, which would not look good at all for her. I think Mariah can pull it off on her own.
I believe she will knock the Beatles off one day as the artist with the most number of #1 hits in Billboard Hot 100 history.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 3:53) |
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Gaga duet, no (30,700)
by Elias from Sydney, Australia
I'd prefer a Mariah and Toni Braxton duet.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 3:35) |
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Lady Gaga / Candy Bling (30,699)
by Alexis from the USA
I love Candy Bling too, and feel it is such a perfect summer song, so I'm glad it is getting played. I'm just not sure why that is since
it is not a single. As for Lady Gaga, I vote yes. Lady Gaga is a talented singer when she performs live, despite her bubble gum sound on
the radio. I think she made the annoying song "Video Phone" at least a little better. And for Mariah, it would likely be another #1.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 3:02) |
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Gerome, finger snaps (30,698)
by JAS from the USA
Lol, our ear taste is so different. I can't stand all those finger snaps throughout Memoirs. There are some great songs on Memoirs and I even
love the AC and UOMF remixes, but of all things you bring up the finger snaps. LMAO. They are all through Candy Bling, and even I Wanna Know
What Love Is sounds like it has them. What's wrong with the drum? Lol. I can listen to UOMF Reprise on repeat, simply for the horns and drums.
Ha ha. I will give Dream credit for whipping out songs or good foundations for songs, but this whole project could have benefited from some
tighter arragements and more live instruments.
(Monday March 15, 2010; 0:27) |
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Alexis (30,697)
by Nattalie from the USA
It's interesting that you hear Candy Bling on the radio. I love that song with a passion. Also I remember someone asking
if anyone have heard Up Out Of My Face on the radio. I have. And I have been requesting all the time too so I'm supposing
that it's being played every time I request. Keep requesting guys. And keep voting.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 23:36) |
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Gerome (30,696)
by Nattalie from the USA
Well, it's good to know that someone loves the remix. If it's complete, I hope the whole world feels the way you do.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 23:32) |
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Nope (30,695)
by Nattalie from the USA
I'm with Kimora and Jas. It's just like oil and vinegar. They just don't mix.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 23:31) |
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Duet with Gaga (30,694)
by JMonarc from the USA
I don't want Mariah to duet with Lady Gaga.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 23:26) |
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Angels Advocate (30,693)
by GeeMan from the U.S.A. by way of N.Y.C.
Everyone who knows me [...] my love for Mrs.Carey-Cannon goes without saying but honestly for the first in twenty years I
am not excited for a Mariah musical project after previewing some of the leak tracks. I am truly bored and uninspired by
any of the lastest material. I believe this project is dead on arrival due to Mimi and IDJ problems as far as budget product
management, and single selection. However I do appreciate the original Memiors which in my opinion is a great album but for
sure not Mimi"s best. It's typical Mariah which I love but at this point we need Mariah a balancing act like Mimi on
Emancipation and Emancipation 2. There was variety, even though each album had a certain feel as does Memiors but AA seems
very rushed and lazy on all accounts and Mimi is drowned out. Hopefully the rumors are true and Mimi refocus her energy, take
2-3 years off, find inspiration other than Nick. Work with writers and producers that help bring Mimi front and center or
those that compliment her talent. I want strong ballads that are meaningful and mid tempo that are out of park winners and
hip hop and club joints that Mimi to the nevel level. I know Mimi is capable of greatness. Why? Because she has shown us that
time and time again. Still love you my goddess. You are a true legend. Now let's show the game that the legend still has that
spark and can make it happen.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 18:50) |
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Angels Advocate (30,692)
by Bobby Lancini from the UK
Given the lacklustre response to the remixes that have been leaked/released to radio, and the constant push backs, it
wouldn't surprise me at all if the remix album gets shelved and never has a release. Does anyone honestly think this record
is going to storm the charts? I can't see it happening, personally. The Ribbon remix is just plain wrong. You can barely
hear Mariah, Ludacris is fantastic, but The Dream is useless. Ribbon was one of the best tracks on Memoirs (and, in my
opinion, one of the best tracks of her career), and that wonderful song has been butchered. Mariah's heart doesn't seem
like it's in this project, either. No new vocals etc. I'd prefer maybe a live disc of one of the AA concerts, with maybe
a second disc of some of the remixes (both rap and Jump Smokers). I hope Mariah doesn't celebrate her 20th year in the
industry with an album that tanks. Speaking of which, any word on what Sony are planning? It'd be great if they put out a
new edition of the debut album, with maybe The First Vision DVD and have some of her old demos and early remixes on it. Now
that would be something worth getting.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 18:01) |
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Mariah and Lady GaGa (30,691)
by Pablo from Spain
I would love a Mariah and Lady GaGa duet. Lady GaGa is the first woman since Mariah herself who has made such an impression
on me. It'd be my dream come true.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 15:41) |
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JAS, Ribbon remix (30,690)
by Gerome G from Saudi Arabia
Thank you JAS. Luda's part is growing on me. I love the "ga-aa-alaxy" moment. Hahaha. You're right, if they really are
pushing the release back, they better do something with some of the arrangements. I love what they did on this remix better
than on UOMF remix though. The way the music was cut made Mariah's vocals sound so on point and clear. And I love the last
part where the high notes fade out and only wonderful fingersnaps were left. I'm so excited with this whole remix project.
So far, all of the leaked cuts were decent. I just don't get why radio barely plays her anymore. It's so unfair. The new
versions are fantabulous. And I bet the Jump Smokers cuts are blazing. Take good care everyone. God bless.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 6:32) |
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Just no (30,689)
by Kimora A. from the USA
I never want to hear Mariah and Gaga collaborate.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 4:40) |
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No Gaga (30,688)
by JAS from the USA
My vote would be no for a Mariah Gaga duet. First because she would just be accused of copying Bey and second, their vibes
are so different. People complained enough about an MC Nicki Minaj duet. I hope Mariah takes that break now and for the next
few years and who knows what the flavor of the month will be then in the music industry. I'm just sick of Mariah duets period,
but that's just me. At any rate a break is due, so hopefully a duet is moot. Besides a Mariah Gaga duet would be like a Mariah
Madonna duet: just ugh and why?
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 3:37) |
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Where's the album? (30,687)
by Randy from the USA
OK. No tracklisting? No news? There is no way this album is coming out March 30th. I'm getting bored. I still stick to my
predicition that they are going to push the album back and one of the Timbaland tracks are gonna hit radio out of nowhere
and MC is gonna have another hit. I don't think UOMF and AC were meant to be first singles or if they were they've
disappointed the label enough to start with another strategy.
(Sunday March 14, 2010; 2:43) |
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Gerome / Will (30,686)
by JAS from the USA
Gerome, I hope whomever approved the leak will take heed of some of the feedback to get rid of Dream off the remix. You
hardly hear Mariah on the track anymore and the music is totally washed out. I feel just the opposite of you regarding Luda,
his contribution was right on the beat, if a little vulgar though. Radio already is stonewalling Mariah and that cut won't
get played anywhere as it is with Dream's childish lyrics and profanity. Word today on Twitter is the whole thing is being
shelved. They may as well release it, and just let it fly, but if they can change it, I hope they will. Will, I am hoping
Mariah will be selling a limited edition Mimi doll. Just my wishful thinking.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 22:22) |
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Jimbo (30,685)
by Will from England
I would love to hear Mariah and Lady Gaga duet. I think that the music video would be hilarious. Think of the music which
they could produce, it would be a smash.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 22:11) |
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Ribbon remix (30,684)
by Gerome G from Saudi Arabia
I so love this version. I love the way they sequenced the vocal parts. The Dream sounds good and Luda's part is funny and
creative but a bit out of place on the overall vibe and rhythm of the song. And Mariah's vocals sounded different as well.
It has got something to do with the mastering perhaps. They made it sound more up front, not drowned by the beat and backing
vocals. The deletion of several instruments helped to have this effect as well. I noticed that in the second verse, Mariah's
voice sounded different from the original cut. Maybe she re-sung this part? It sounded fresh. I missed the "Boy you" part
though. I believe that Mariah approved of this leaked version. I just hope that they cut the multiple swearing that The Dream
did in the intro. I love the laid-back production. It came closer to the vibes of the original cut of Candy Bling. I love you
all. God bless.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 20:35) |
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Duet (30,683)
by Jimbo from the UK
In light of the Gaga Beyonce Telephone video, who else thinks Mariah should do a duet with Lady Gaga? They're both gay icons,
it would be amazing, and make Mariah more contemporary.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 18:46) |
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Rainbow tour book (30,682)
by Ian from Malaysia
Hi everyone here, I wanna ask about the Rainbow tour book Eric listed at MCA. One is item 3116 with 26 pages, one is
item 0607 with 28 pages. Do you guys have any idea about what the differences are between the two items? Both are same
cover. Thanks.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 14:09) |
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Lol (30,681)
by Will from England
She got us on that one lol. I couldn't help but laugh when Nick revealed what her "something special" was. She really got
us all. You can't help but love her even more. So, do you think he's talking about the Angel (Rose) champagne or something
else?
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 11:24) |
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MCLover on TMZ (30,680)
by Alexis from the USA
I actually don't think Mariah is disliked by 90% of the general public. I just think the internet is a place where weak
people hide behind anonymity to congregate in hate against public figures. If you searched for Barack Obama or Oprah online,
you'd find a lot of hatred toward them as well, it doesn't ring true in real life. People who have nothing else to do and
feel bad about themselves, like attacking positive people online. I personally don't comment on any celebrity I dislike
online, why give them the time? I agree with this lyric from a Beyonce song: "It's out my character for me to feed into ya,
give it a rest. You must admire me spend so much time on me consuming yo head." That's how I feel about Mariah haters.
They're her secret lovers.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 2:33) |
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Question about Candy Bling / opinion on Truth About Nursing protesting UOMF (30,679)
by Alexis from the USA
I keep hearing Candy Bling on the radio out here in Las Vegas, NV. Is it being released as a mini single (if there is such
a thing) or do radio stations have the right to play whatever they want? Of course, I'm happy for the promotion, but I have
only heard "Angels Cry" once on the radio and hear Candy Bling several times a week. My opinion on Truth About Nursing
protesting UOMF: Ridiculous. Epic fail. And a whole lotta b*tch please. When I saw the video, I didn't even think "she's
portraying a nurse", I thought of costume or one of the many roles of Barbie which is what the video is all about. People
don't have sh*t else to do, I swear.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 2:27) |
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JAS, nurses protesting (30,678)
by Stacey (daydreamer-mc) from USA
Totally agree. It's not even so much about whether it's a doll simulation or a diss against nurses. It's about every
profession getting a few laughs thrown their way. As a former teacher, I can't tell you how many times teachers have been
made fun of. How many videos have we seen sexualizing teachers. Hello, there's even a song called "Hot For Teacher"
recorded by Van Halen. How many lawyer jokes have you heard? Evey profession has its qurks that are easy to make fun of.
These nurses need to chill out. They so need to get their panties out of a knot, lol.
(Saturday March 13, 2010; 0:01) |
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UOMF (30,677)
by JAS from the USA
Has anyone actually heard UOMF on the radio yet? I rarely listen to radio since I broke my antenna, lol so I was just wondering.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 23:11) |
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Nurses protesting UOMF video (30,676)
by JAS from the USA
That is hilarious. Lol whoever started that petition protesting the contents of the song and video are so off base. Aren't
they actually dolls throughout the whole video, playing dress up and living in their doll world? Lol anyway, they should
check the real Barbie nurses outfits, they are similar to the video outfits, but for all the cleavage. I wonder if jailers
are gonna protest the new Gaga Telephone video. LMAO.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 20:04) |
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Enwar (30,675)
by Allan (ex-Bashful) from the Philippines
When Tommy signed J.Lo to Sony, they stole so many ideas from Mariah which contributed to her meltdown. That is the big deal.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 18:30) |
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Nurses cry (30,674)
by Allan (ex-Bashful) from the Philippines
Well, sorry to those nurses, Mimi and Nicki were playing Barbie dolls, dressed as nurses in a fantasy world, in a music
video. They were not playing serious nurses. These nurses need to get medical treatment, really.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 18:29) |
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Enwar (30,673)
The big deal is, is that Mariah and J-Lo hate each other. They in fact redefine the word "hate". But the story goes that
J-Lo and Tommy both "stole" a piece of music which Mariah was going to use for Loverboy, but since they released the song
which used the same loop before Mariah did, Mariah wouldn't be able to have released Loverboy, so she had to re-record
Loverboy to the loop which you hear today. Plus, I think at one point J-Lo bragged about having 8 hours sleep which ticked
off Mariah, leading her to say something like "at least I can sing my own material" which then ticked off J-Lo and since
then, they've just hated each other. That's why it's such a huge deal because then both Mariah and J-Lo would be under the
same label. I can see the "Bianca vs. Mariah" bathroom scene from "HB" happening for real lol (with of course our Mariah
winning).
(Friday March 12, 2010; 18:10) |
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Re: Nurses comments on their website (30,672)
by Ann from the USA
There is such a stupid article on re: the nurses being upset by Mariah's video. They think it is demeaning about nurses.
As a matter of history, Mariah's grandmother was a registered nurse for many years, so I'm sure she wasn't doing anything
that would demean her own grandmother. She's a singer/songwriter/actor who makes music, videos and movies, what about those
things do they not get? This is so stupid.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 17:53) |
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J-Lo / album push backs / Ribbon remix (30,671)
by Chris B from the UK
I'm with everyone that thinks that J-Lo signing is time for MC to look elswhere as they hate each other with a passion it
seems. J-Lo stole the firecracker sample from Loverboy as I recall. They are just not meant to be label mates unless they
kiss and make up lol. Mariah's label is just screwing around with AA by pushing it back and the Ribbon remix is a bit
rubbish I have to say because of all the swearing at the start. Too much Mo Fo'ing for my liking from The Dream and no new
vocals. MC was/is the best at making a cool remix and I am back to thinking this project is just a bit lazy and a way of
fulfilling her contract so she can have babies and take a break etc. I'm not too excited to buy it unless there are some
killer new tracks on it and it feels worth it as UOMF and Angels Cry remixes are getting old now and I don't feel like buying
them yet again. Still hyped for MC vs JS to blast in the car come summer.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 16:29) |
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Decade thing (30,670)
by Alain from the Philippines
Good observation guys but I do hope we do not have to wait for 5 long years. MC can rest for a couple of years or more
than that then return with a big bang. She's 45 after 5 years and we'll never know what's gonna happen. I hope she records
an album that fits to everyone, a song anyone can relate to.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 12:58) |
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Re: Every turn of the decade (30,669)
by Ignatius from Singapore
Hahaha, I agree. In 1995 and 2005, Mariah was a smash success with Daydream and The Emancipation of Mimi. Maybe she'll experience
that again in 2015. Hahaha.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 8:44) |
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Def Jam/ J.Lo (30,668)
by Enwar from the USA
I don't get what the big deal is that they signed J.Lo.
(Friday March 12, 2010; 6:07) |
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Oh please (30,667)
by Ann from the USA
J-Lo... Jennifer Lopez? She isn't in the same league with Mariah, not even close. The girl doesn't have a voice, just a
back-side. I don't know how that gets her a record deal, but hey, that's just me. Let's see how many records this one can sell.
(Thursday March 11, 2010; 22:01) |
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Allan (30,666)
by JMonarc from the USA
That's so true lol but I hope not everything is destined to happen, if you know what I mean.
(Thursday March 11, 2010; 21:51) |
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Allan (30,665)
by JAS from the USA
Lol, good observation. I was hoping for a 2015 release anyway. Fingers crossed.
(Thursday March 11, 2010; 18:43) |
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Every turn of the decade (30,664)
by Allan (ex-Bashful) from the Philippines
This always happens. At the turn of the decade, Mariah's singles are struggling, she has troubles with her label and her
boss, and her current label signs Jennifer Lopez. Haha. The good news is, she always gets the Song of the Decade in 5 years
(like in 1995 and in 2005).
(Thursday March 11, 2010; 16:07) |
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