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New era? (103,250) by Jamie from UK Wise words Will, it's hard to believe it's been 30 years. I'm still in 1993 in my head lol. I think as fans we always want more but we forget that she's a human who has achieved so much and probably wants to kick back. I'm guilty of wanting that big album hit again but in reality that's probably never gonna happen. I think we can just expect small projects now, whilst she's still a huge name there naturally comes a time when an artist relaxes and no longer feels the need to be constantly pushing themselves. (Sunday 27 August 2023; 12:36) this is a reply to message 103,249

New era? (103,249) by Will from England I think it's to be expected that she slows down now. She's done literally everything there is to accomplish in music that she wants to do and has broken and made so many musical history records; she's done all the dog and pony shows for each album; she's performed in nearly every country; she's had to her rise, fall and return to grace. Her arc is complete, and there is nothing more for her to do expect enjoy the life she has built for her family. Her children are nearly teenagers, and for now, she is enjoying being a mom to them, occasionally recording and writing stuff, but without the pressures for commitment to a record label to deliver a full album and do a promotional tour. Look at the other legacy acts around, there isn't anyone in her category making music or having hits (with the odd exception here or there like Kylie), it's all the younger upcoming artists and I'd like to think that she has made peace with that. Her final large promotional push she had to do, that I feel she wanted to achieve and was easily attainable at that point, was to get AIWFCIY to number 1, and that's done, and that song will now continue to increase in weeks at number 1 every year, before finally becoming the longest running number 1 song ever on the chart ad infinitum. However, that's not to say she will never release another musical project, I don't think that she can ever let that happen considering her views on Caution, but something to really sum up over 30 years in a cut-throat business and something she can be proud of being the final major project, and finish it with her sweet 16th album. (Saturday 26 August 2023; 23:50)

New song? (103,235) by Jamie from UK I used to have all the MP3 of the Pepsi ringtones. I have absolutely no idea what happened to them. Anyone have them still that could send? (Monday 21 August 2023; 10:32) this is a reply to message 103,231

New song? (103,231) by Edward from USA It's called "All to Myself". It's one of the Pepsi ringtones she made back when she got emancipated and changed her name to Mimi. (Monday 21 August 2023; 00:49)

Bill and Rob (103,227) by Jamie from UK Thanks Edward. (Sunday 20 August 2023; 00:01) this is a reply to message 103,223

Bill and Rob (103,223) by Edward from USA Bill and Robert-Anthony, stop flirting with Jamie, that's homophobic. Jamie, nice picture. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 17:15)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,222) by Jamie from UK Thanks Robert (Saturday 19 August 2023; 13:46) this is a reply to message 103,220

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,220) by Bobby A from United States Jamie, I like your new profile picture. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 12:52)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,221) by Jamie from UK Thanks Bill. Yeah been sporting it a while now so thought I'd update. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 13:46) this is a reply to message 103,219

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,219) by Bill from the UK Absolutely. It gives such a sombre end to the record and feels unfinished without it. Such an epic closer that gives the record more breadth definitely. Jamie I love the new picture, very Magnum PI (that's a compliment). (Saturday 19 August 2023; 12:12)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,218) by Jamie from UK Yeah I get that when you've had the album as a whole from the start, anything else wouldn't feel part of it. To me it wouldn't feel Music Box without it as that's how we heard it over here. I remember thinking at the time why's it a bonus track it's that good. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 09:22) this is a reply to message 103,214

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,214) by Edward from USA It is perfection indeed. Even though I discovered "Everything Fades Away" years later since it wasn't part of the US version of Music Box, I've placed it at the end of "All I've Ever Wanted", but it always sounds out of place to me. It's a good thing it is now on "The Rarities". "All I've Ever Wanted" vocals are insane. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 03:46)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,217) by Jamie from UK Absolutely. They are pure perfection and still give me goosebumps now after 30 years. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 09:17) this is a reply to message 103,212

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,212) by Andrew from the UK Everything Fades Away is one of the best unreleased Mariah songs ever. All I've Ever Wanted followed by Everything Fades Away is just magical. Listening to them on repeat now in bed as I used to many years ago. She should have released All I've Ever Wanted. She ought to have received a Grammy for the vocal performance on it. It's perfection. (Friday 18 August 2023; 23:43)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,210) by Jamie from UK This is what I miss about 90's music, background vocalist would be heavily added to tracks and in short parts usually towards the end would almost be the lead with the artist singing over them. I love Michael Bolton and he used this style, Everything Fades Away is a good example of this. I find it adds depth and texture to songs and can bring out more emotion in certain songs. How cool would it be for Mariah to do one track with the Price Sisters and Melonie, and team up with Walter for writing and production. She's always going on about the nostalgia darrrrling so give us some nostalgia. (Friday 18 August 2023; 14:39) this is a reply to message 103,203

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,203) by Bill from the UK I don't feel like The Price Sisters and Melonie get their dues. During the mid-90s they were astonishingly good. I was listening to Merry Christmas (I know, I know, it's August), and I honestly believe they make the album what it is. Their backgrounds on O Holy Night, Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child, Born On This Day, Joy to the World, Silent Night and of course AIWFCIY are phenomenal. Especially AIWFCIY. I'm sorry but that song would not be what it is without their stellar contribution. Then you have their vocals on Anytime You Need a Friend, Dreamlover, Everything Fades Away, Without You, the list goes on. Not to mention the remixes and how their vocal arrangements lift them to complete new heights. What a loss they were. We love Maryann but she's not a patch on those girls. (Thursday 17 August 2023; 21:43)

Perfection (103,176) by Jamie from UK Not sure I really get these AI vocals, yeah at times it does sound similar to her, but I think by knowing it's not her just takes all the magic away. (Sunday 13 August 2023; 17:32) this is a reply to message 103,163

Perfection (103,163) by Terna from Nigeria Butterfly 25th needed this version. (Friday 11 August 2023; 21:03)

First Vision (103,161) by Jamie from UK Hahaha. (Friday 11 August 2023; 09:51) this is a reply to message 103,160

First Vision (103,160) by Edward from USA What is a DVD? (Thursday 10 August 2023; 14:17)

First Vision (103,159) by Jamie from UK Amazing thought. But I doubt it as not sure music DVD's would sell enough to make them. (Thursday 10 August 2023; 12:29) this is a reply to message 103,156

First Vision (103,156) by Bobby A from United States I just realized today that First Vision was never released on DVD in the U.S. I wonder if it will ever be released with some extra live tracks or an extended Patricia and daughter moment. Also, whenever Sony Legacy chooses the time to break our wallets with boxsets and previously unreleased, it is great time for Lambs. Can you imagine all of the early 90s demo songs all on one CD? (Thursday 10 August 2023; 03:27)

Mariah's version (103,118) by Jamie from UK Oh yeah defo Loverboy video for sure. But elements of Heartbreaker remix got me thinking too. The Loverboy video does make me laugh from time to time though because she clearly wasn't right at that time lol it's like they just let her go wild for the camera (Tuesday 1 August 2023; 16:18) this is a reply to message 103,116

Mariah's version (103,116) by Andrew from the UK Fair. I remember thinking that the production quality of that video was great but the MTV Europe performance quite shambolic. It was the Loverboy video that had me thinking "WTAF?" But here a thing: I *do* remember wishing that Heartbreaker Remix was not a remix at all but had dropped the Heartbreaker theme and been a stand alone song called something else. I felt exactly the same about My All / Stay A While. They sound so standalone I wonder why they weren't individual songs and capitalised upon. (Tuesday 1 August 2023; 13:09)

Mariah's version (103,115) by Jamie from UK Just from what she's wearing in that video, the bikini and hot pants, I remember thinking at the time what is she doing. (Tuesday 1 August 2023; 10:24) this is a reply to message 103,111

Mariah's version (103,111) by Andrew from the UK This is interesting. I wonder why you believe that since Heartbreaker Remix specifically Mariah's personality has been different? To pinpoint that specific moment in time would not, I think, have occurred to me. I did always think it looked like she had just had new veneers put in: her mouth is held closed a lot and when it's open her facial structure looks very different. (Tuesday 1 August 2023; 03:40)

Mariah's version (103,107) by Jamie from UK I agree with you I just think sometimes people need to be ready within themselves to make a change. I don't think she doesn't care though, I personally think she's got more mental health issues than we understand, which might be stopping her from living a healthy life all the time. Let's be honest these stars don't live normal lives, they all go a bit crazy after a while. But [you're] right she needs people to tell her too, I'm sure she's well aware of the state of her voice right now, but definitely having someone else to tell her to get her stuff together might help hit home more. Who knows it's difficult to really know what's going on tbh. It's been clear since [Heartbreaker] remix video that something clearly changed in her persona and then the whole breakdown in 2001, she's never been the same Mariah since. We've had good moments but majority of the time she's come across as erratic and distracted, a far call from who she once was. So I think it's more her demons and mental health stopping her from fully getting herself together. And yes it's definitely better that she gets herself sorted than continue to embarrass herself with mediocre performances. (Monday 31 July 2023; 00:50) this is a reply to message 103,104

Mariah's version (103,104) by Edward from USA When she was defrosting leading up to last Christmas, she had ample time to be ready for decent performances during the first few shows, but we saw how unprepared she was. How many wake up calls does she need? The gay pride performance was painful to watch. It seems to be she doesn't really care anymore, which is perfectly fine. I don't see anything wrong with her enjoying the time with her family and retire with dignity. I just don't want her to keep embarrassing herself during these random performances. While the "yass queen" fans love it when she embarrass herself like that, I, instead, feel bad for her and her impressive catalog. She needs real friends who don't lie to her to keep a paycheck coming. (Sunday 30 July 2023; 13:53)

Mariah's version (103,103) by Jamie from UK I'd say it's a mixture of both, but deep down all famous people want to still be relevant that's why a lot of them go off the rails so to speak. Hopefully the last few performances have been a wake up call for her. (Sunday 30 July 2023; 11:52) this is a reply to message 103,102

Mariah's version (103,102) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway You think the version at the Garmmy Nomination was awful? And what do you mean it was prerecorded and lipped? You can clearly see on Mariah's face that she sings most of it live. Some parts are lipped, yes, but those eye brows movements she can never replicate when she is lip synching, it's live for the most part. Mariah has to make decision in her life, to get healthier, work on her voice, if she really wants to impress people again. Or she can do whatever she's doing right now, and not being able to sing the easiest songs live, lip almost everything of every song. I don't know if she is content with status quo, living the best life with her kids. I have a feeling ever since she was married with Tommy Mottola, that practicing, rehearsing has become something that only bring out bad memories, that she has simply quit doing it, because she was forced to while married. But come on, it's been 25 years, time to move on. I just can't fathom that a person who was once known as one the best singers in the world, with an unbelievable range, can be happy with not being able to sing a tune anymore. Or I'm wrong, maybe she's just over it. (Sunday 30 July 2023; 10:46)

Mariah's version (103,100) by Jamie from UK I'd say never rule her out. Yes her voice is what it was but at times with got hints of it back in better form. I think it's her own doing as in not looking after herself, drinking and smoking. Maybe if she was to pull out all the stops. Clean up and get some serious vocal coaching and medical expertise I'd like to think we could get better quality vocals. Maybe now she's focusing, she's lost a lot of weight recently so who knows she might be realising if she doesn't do something now then it's over. (Saturday 29 July 2023; 20:08) this is a reply to message 103,091

Mariah's version (103,091) by Bobby A from United States Taylor Swift just recently released Speak Now Taylor's Version. She is definitely a business woman. I wish MC would re-record more of her most famous songs and her favorites that didn't get much love on the radio or albums. She could do it with the right producer. (Friday 28 July 2023; 16:01)

Happy 30th anniversary to Dreamlover (103,087) by Jamie from UK Yes Dreamlover is an amazing track. I love the whole vibe of it. And the Def Club Mix is on fire definitely her best dance remix (Thursday 27 July 2023; 21:59) this is a reply to message 103,084

Happy 30th anniversary to Dreamlover (103,084) by MC1989 from Spain Though I always liked the song, and the stunningly beautiful young and carefree Curlyriah in the video, it was never one of my favourite tracks, but It sure grew on me over the years. I love the sample from The Emotions' Blind Alley, combined with Mariah's voice at her peak, and the single cover which I still have and still is one of my favourite pictures from her. The Def Club Mix was and still is one of her best remixes in my opinion. I remember hearing the song in the radio here in Spain even until the early 00's. (Thursday 27 July 2023; 21:19)

Charmbracelet tour (103,085) by Jamie from UK Just watching the Charmbracelet tour, I was lucky enough to go to this twice. I remember how great her voice was and watching it back now it's amazing how relaxed she is, considering it wasn't long after the breakdown she has more confidence there than I think she does now, her voice was in good shape and she appeared relaxed and in control. Maybe she was compliant with her meds then having been newly diagnosed who knows but hopefully she can get back to this. (Thursday 27 July 2023; 21:46)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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