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About Matty from Vancouver Canada: I love music of all kinds, with R&B and pop toping my list of favourite genres. I've been a Mariah fan since Charmbraclet, there was something about that album that connects on a deep level. Other favourite albums are Glitter, Daydream, The Emancipation of Mimi, and Me. I Am Mariah. My Favourite Mariah Songs are: The Art of Letting Go, Fantasy & Shake It Off. My Least Favourite album is Music Box. My most start-to-finish listened album (don't-skip-a-track albums): Emotions, Butterfly, The Emancipation of Mimi and Me. I Am Mariah: The Elusive Chanteuse.

Cher having a moment (86,901) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Cher is having a serious, beautiful, celebratory moment right now (at the fabulous ages of 72), and it got me thinking: How high are some people's expectation for Mariah, compared to a five and a half decade long diva? Cher's first solo album dropped in 1965 (Mariah's 1990). 10 years into her career, Cher's 12th album "Stars" peaked at #153 (compare that to Mariah's Rainbow (#2)/Glitter (#7) which were also around that 10 year mark). Cher's 15th album "Take Me Home" peaked at number #25. Mariah's 15th album is peaking at #5. Madonna hasn't yet released 15 albums yet (Rebel Heart being her 13th). Janet Jackson has given us 11 studio albums. Whitney sadly only gave us 7 studio albums. What makes even some Mariah's "biggest fans" always questions if she's "done for good/lost it/going to finally retire" with even new album release since 2001 and/or 2005? What is that? To quote Mariah from that ****in reality show she did, "J.L.T/Job Long Time". She's in it for the long haul kids, buckle in, she's got 24 years before hitting 72. You might not like absolutely everything she releases, but she's released 15 albums with mostly original music written, sung and produced by your dahling dearest. Your opinions of her music through the decades are just that, your opinion, which equals no more then anyone else. Personally I believe Mariah has hit her stride with Caution. Others think it was with Music Box. (Which in my opinion is her most boarding, uninspired, caged, run of the mill circa 1993 album, that happened to have some of her most buttery smooth powerful vocals. Her voice was certainly there, however, her true art was not. Celine or Whitney could have sung and released Music Box as well, and we wouldn't know it was created by Mariah. Kinda like few people know that "Where are You Christmas" sung by Faith Hill was written by Mariah.) Only Mariah can create a Butterfly, Charmbraclet, Caution or Emancipation of Mimi. Truly think about it. Those four albums are a genre within themselves. It's the R&B Hip Pop that Mariah's defined for herself and her personal art, that only she can express to the finest decimal point. Personally, I'm buckled in for the next three or four decades and I'll be continuing the soap opera that is "the story of uniquely unparalleled of Ms. Mariah Carey". (Thursday 6 December 2018; 04:07)

Re: Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,651) (86,661) by Matty from Vancouver Canada "Caution" is anything but boring. Smooth, silky, moody, warm, dark, ambient. Anyone play this record while they [censored]? It's a damn hot album. (Thursday 29 November 2018; 18:14)

Cohesive vs. disjointed (86,625) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I believe "Butterfl" and "Caution" are Mariah's most cohesive albums start to finish. The track to track flow of both albums is masterful. "Rainbow" and "MIAM" are completely disjointed. I can count the number of times I've listened to Rainbow start to finish on one hand nearly two decades after its release (although I like all the songs individually). I love every single MIAM track individually (except for the oddly unnecessary "America The Beautiful" bonus), but now listening to it front to back in order, after listening to "Caution", it's very jarring sequencing. I've always had MIAM sequenced differently on my personal playlist since it came out. The cohesion of "Caution" juxtaposed to the disjointed nature of MIAM truly exemplifies how Mariah's got a renewed love and connection with her art. "Let the queen make music for her most loyal of fans, but more importantly, for herself." - Lauren Alvarez, Forbes. This statement is as true for "Butterfly" as it is for "Caution". (Wednesday 28 November 2018; 21:19)

Re: Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,615) (86,623) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Ahh this all makes so much more sense. Now listening to "8th Grade", relating it to Mariah being an outsider at elementary school, being young and exposed to very adult elements and situations in life etc. "8th Grade" is a song title that makes sense. She should have kept the full title "8th Grade, Rough" to give some insight to the lyrical references, however what she said in the Pitchfolk interview, and what she explained in the Genius interview give clarity. These recent interviews have been amazing. I've gotten so used to Mariah giving vague, pussy-footing, non-answers in interviews when asked specific and direct questions about her music, that it's a breath of fresh air to hear her once again explain her art and it's conception in detail the way she did a decade ago. Ok, now that I've gotten my answer, I don't have a single gripe about "Caution" at all. Well, other then I wish "Caution" had two more songs because only 40 minutes of new Mariah is simple not enough sugar for my ears. (Wednesday 28 November 2018; 20:53)

Why 8th Grade? Butterfly marries TEOM (86,615) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Question. Why do we think Mariah called the song "8th Grade"? From the amazing music, to vibrant and fresh packaging of the album, to the fantastic promo the era... literally my only gripe with "Caution" is this song title. I love the song. Always on repeat, and love that it's produced by Timba. By why not call it "You're not my world", or something related to the lyrical content or song message. Any insights or thoughts? "Caution" is brilliant and feels like the album Mariah's always wanted to make. It's feels like the marriage of Butterfly and TEOM. (Wednesday 28 November 2018; 17:42)

#1 still going the distance (86,510) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Just a thought: The Distance would have been the perfect song to close out #1 to Infinity album, rather then Infinity. The message and vibe of The Distance would have been a perfect closer and thank you to the fans for the support that gave her 18 #1s. I do like Infiniy, and listen to it regularly, however the celebratory sound and intrumentation of Infinity has never lined up with the diss lyrics imo. The flow from Touch My Body into The Distance would have been smooth, and The Distance's characteristics are more inline with the vibe the first 18 tracks set up. Rename the album "#1: Still Going the Distance". Just a thought for fun. (Sunday 25 November 2018; 21:05)

50k 2018 ... 58k 2014 (86,490) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I'm impressed with 50k for Caution. Mariah has a lot of amends to make with the general public, sadly. After Mariah's World, I think the casual fan gave up. She's been killing it this era with her public persona, in a 1998 fashion. However, to sell 50k with no Billbaord Hot 100 at all. That's bloody, f***'in fantastic. MIAM had a #15 and #88 on Billboard and sold 58k in 2014. This is music sales in 2018 we're dealing with. Drop a Lil' Kim and Cardi B remix of A No No, with a dope, Touch My Body/Heartbreaker level of craftsmanship video, and this ishhh could be a slow burn explosive. (Sunday 25 November 2018; 02:32)

YVR airport GTFO (86,488) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I heard GTFO at the airport in Vancouver on my way to Miami last week. it was a censored version obviously. But I tripped, people were grooving in the airport bar when it played. (Sunday 25 November 2018; 02:20)

Re: Glitter revival (85,902) (85,923) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Seriously, what is with this sudden Glitter revival?. Number 6 on USA iTunes, number 54 on Canadian iTunes. Merry Christmas is at 69 on USA iTunes and 73 on Canadian iTunes. Maybe because so many people overlooked Glitter for the amazing album it is back in the day, and the public is craving music that aren't the standard #1s and regular set-list she plays in concert. Maybe the Glitter revival is an indication of the general public being thirsty for new Mariah music? (Wednesday 14 November 2018; 18:22)

Re: Top 4 from Caution (85,916) (85,922) by Matty from Vancouver Canada 1. GTFO 2. The Distance 3. With You 4. A No No I love them all so far. This sounds like Mariah's most current/pop sounding album since E=MC2 and than Rainbow before that. (Wednesday 14 November 2018; 17:56)

Re: Distance - my theory (for laughs) (85,117) (85,122) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I agree that there is a very strategic story being told by the sequence of track releases. However I believe it is: GTFO: Stella With You: Tanaka saving Mimi from Packer The Distance: all the positive, loving, support Lambs who have stuck by her during the worst and darkest periods even when the public turned against her (Friday 19 October 2018; 20:16)

Re: With You - nostalgia (84,317) (84,327) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Agreed Hilton: which is it? Everybody wants the Mariah they "grew up with" but then have a problem if she's been "doing the same song for the last fifteen years". Which is it? I really like With You. I like GTFO more, but With You has fantastic lyrics and the production is bomb not to mention the promo hasn't been this good since MOIA. In 2018, this is Mariah's voice, this is her vide, this is her expression, this is her art. Have we told Tony Bennet he's been releasing the same song since 1945? No, it's his signature style. You'd be hard pressed to name a laundry list of artists who have explored as many genres as Mariah has in her career. Peace out to all the former fans who are hanging up their Mimi hat in 2018. it's about time, and you'll be a little less miserable without all the pain, heartbreak and disappoint Mariah has caused you since 2008. A decade is a long time to dwell on an idea of a person/artist you created in your mind back in 1995. (Thursday 4 October 2018; 20:53)

Billboard? (83,806) by Matty from Vancouver Canada What's everyone's guess for GYFO's Billboard debut? 80s, 60s, top 20 even? (Friday 14 September 2018; 23:01)

Perfection. (83,743) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Perfection. Simply yasss. This is what I've personally been waiting for from Mariah. GTFO if you don't agree. (Thursday 13 September 2018; 21:49)

Re: GTFO (83,679) (83,687) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Best single cover we've seen in years. Reminds me of "The Roof" single cover, it's beautiful and elegant. Being produced by Nineteen85 is very promising, for those of us that enjoy current R&B Hip Hop and aren't trapped in the '90s. The title totally falls in the vain of Dua Lipa IDGAF. (Wednesday 12 September 2018; 23:19)

Article: The 50 biggest singles artists in the digital era (82,882) by Matty from Vancouver Canada This is a great cross section of Mimi's 28 year career. I've heard some say they feel like "One Sweet Day" doesn't hold up in 2018... apparently it still does. (Friday 22 June 2018; 16:07)

Re: Live Nation deal (82,371) (82,375) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I would love for Mariah to start performing Loverboy on the regular. I loved her setlists on the Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour. Also loved the "Heat" opener when I saw her on the All The Hits tour with Lionel and that she sang I'm That Chick (one of my absolute faves). (Friday 11 May 2018; 21:53)

Re: Allure (82,360) (82,362) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I couldn't agree more. She's stunning, relaxed, chill, cool, cute, funny, engaged. Awe that feels great to say and see. Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Christina Aguilera and Celine Dion are all going to drop this year, and there's rumours RiRi will drop as well in 2018. But I think this is all a great thing. I think it sets the stage for a year dominated by extremely talented women who can take us to church with their vocals (Nicki aside). Think more in terms of when Whitney, Toni, Braxton, MC, and Celine were all dominating the charts and compliment each others success at the exact same time; verses the past few years where apparently only one woman can be successful at a time. Also, the new summer jams that has been coming out already are the best it's been in years. (Wednesday 9 May 2018; 22:37)

Re: Wendy Williams (82,021) (82,045) by Matty from Vancouver Canada "I wonder if she likes joints, a pipe or a blunt?" Hahahahaha I would honestly love to burn one down with Mimi. (Thursday 19 April 2018; 21:14)

Reuben Cannon (82,013) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Damn son. I never knew Nick's brother was so friggin' hot. Dem eyes and cheekbones, hot to death boi. (Wednesday 18 April 2018; 21:11)

Stella. Sam. Conrad. (81,918) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Dovie; I agree with you 100%. Stella is Britney's Sam Lutfi, Michael Jackson's Conrad Murray. I also remembering being so excited that Mariah had a brand new and seemingly dedicated new team around her after floating from Randy Jackson to JD as her management. However, I remember the first time Stella cursed out a magazine for an inaccurate story, and the language she used (f*** this, bullsh*t that etc.), totally shocked me that MC would stand behind the vulgar expression (Mariah didn't even swear in her music until 2014). Then came the new bondage looks, and then 8-part soap-opera branded as "Mariah's World", the extreme weight gains then sheds; it was truly looking like it could be a Glitter 2.0 moment, a blackout done Mariah's style. Now this women is coming at Mariah for "not paying her" and sexual harassment? How about Mariah tallies her receipts for Stella and her daughters flying all over the world, dinners, rent, hell even the cost of concert tickets for every Mariah show the saw for free? Hey, and maybe if Stella would have stopped hiding under Mariah's bed while she slept, behind the drapes while Mariah was in her bedroom, or camping out behind the shower curtain while Mariah took a pee, Stella wouldn't have seen Mimi in her underwear so much. (Tuesday 17 April 2018; 02:23)

Proud, bi-polar openness (81,769) by Matty from Vancouver Canada So proud of Miss Mimi for opening up about her long battle with bi-polar. Good for her. She's struggled privately out in the complete open for years, I am so happy that our emancipated butterfly can now live publicly in her true reality. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 21:45)

Re: Quincy Jones (80,848) (80,850) by Matty from Vancouver Canada That interview with Quincy is savage as [censored]. I almost find it hard to believe. He dated Ivanka? Talking about Michael the way he does. Marlon Brando giving the meat to Richard Prior? It's all so over the top and he names so many names. He's "I know something you don't know" taunting tones was getting to me. (Wednesday 7 February 2018; 22:18)

Mariah at the Grammy's (80,622) by Matty from Vancouver Canada The American talk show, The View, has been promoting Clive Davis as a guest this week, where he talks about who's attending his Grammy party. They keep starting the promo spot with a photo of MC (looking Fiyah btw). I think she's a confirmed guest at the Grammy's this year. Jay-Z is tight as F with the Grammy's so I wonder if this will be the largest step back into the music sphere (considering the new team). (Thursday 25 January 2018; 05:01)

Quac? (80,617) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Page 6 is reporting on who orders quac at a Mexican restaurant? Is the gossip world having that slow of a day that they actually wrote a story about Guacamole? Alrighty, at least I got a laugh during a slow day at the office today. Forget Mimi back in the studio, this is where the real hard hitting news and scandal is at. (*sarcasm*) Ps. Who doesn't order chip and quac when they go to a Mexican restaurant? Hahahahaha. (Thursday 25 January 2018; 00:21)

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