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Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,868) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The Khalid, Ariana and Latto ones are not really what she was talking about. She said she is collaborating with new artists and established legends on a supposed album of her own. TBL she has alluded multiple times is completed and she's looking for a streaming partner. She also mentioned a "duets" and "inspirational" album. Very recently she said she has 10 songs written so almost enough for an album. So in fact many a times she alluded to multiple projects being "almost ready" but we never heard about it later. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 17:06) this is a reply to message 105,867

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,867) by T from USA These things take time and when she said she's worked with younger producers or newer artists she has. Khalid, Latto and Ariana Grande are all newer artists she has delivered throughout the years. Guys, albums aren't in. They don't sell and have a shelf life of one week. It's not happening. The Butterfly Lounge, these new collections of songs, it's all her creating but it doesn't mean it's being packaged as an album in the traditional sense. Max Martin was the biggest surprise as it is the farthest sound Mariah is known for these days. But it was a fresh sound. Let's wait for the Christmas shows, I hear they are going international this year. I just don't want people spending their whole year waiting for a new album when it's clear that she isn't there. Vegas is being branded as a TEOM theme. Setting her up for a big Mimi anniversary next Spring. I do have a feeling she is holding SUD back to see if she's getting into the RRHOF. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 16:53)

Release (105,863) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I do think Mariah will release something before Christmas, whether it's a single or an album I don't know but I feel like YAR can't be the only thing. Also I'm curious to know why this Vegas residency is TEOM themed? What's the significance? It's not a milestone year and if she was going to do a residency eitherways why market it for an album released 19 years ago? Anyways as frustrated as Mariah's business moves make me, I gotta say I'm grateful she doesn't rob the fans like some artists are doing aka Taylor Swift releasing multiple versions of the same album with only 1 exclusive track in each to basically make fans buy 4 "limited edition" versions of the same album. This is on top of the tour, tour merch, tour movie at cinemas, the tour movie rental and now the tour movie streaming. That on top of releasing re-recordings of old albums and there's 2 more to go. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 04:50)

Breakdown (live in Perth - footage) (105,854) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I personally think she looks stunning. The choreography is kinda repetitive but when else will we ever see Mariah in high heels climbing and dancing on a chair without someone holding her. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 18:58) this is a reply to message 105,847

Breakdown (live in Perth - footage) (105,847) by Zachariah from Croatia I wish I didn't see this. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 13:45)

Angels Advocate (105,833) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter No that one didn't leak unfortunately. (Friday 1 March 2024; 20:35) this is a reply to message 105,828

Angels Advocate (105,828) by Tevin from USA Was [The impossible] ft Jodiec [sic] ever leaked? I would love to hear how that sounds. (Friday 1 March 2024; 17:18)

Angels Advocate (105,831) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I agree they could have just released it together. There was a CD 2 with the original release but it was only Obsessed remixes. Some corrections: - Obsessed feat Gucci Mane - Standing O feat Kanye West - More Than Just Friends feat Fabolous And instead of this: - My Love (ft. The Dream) it's - Skydiving - That's A Smash (feat Busta) - Call Me Now (feat Westlife) - 100% And Imperfect was going to be solo. (Friday 1 March 2024; 20:34) this is a reply to message 105,825

Angels Advocate (105,825) by T from USA Could've been a double disc release, that would've satisfied everyone. I would've loved this track list. Album. Disc 1 1. Betcha Gon' Know 2. Obsessed 3. H.A.T.E.U. 4. Candy Bling 5. Ribbon 6. Inseparable 7. Standing O 8. It's A Wrap 9. Up Out My Face 10. More Than Just Friends 11. The Impossible 12. Angels Cry 13. Languishing 14. I Want To Know What Love Is Disc 2 1. Betcha Gon' Know (ft. R. Kelly) 2. Obsessed (ft. Lil' Wayne) 3. H.A.T.E.U. (ft. OJ Da Juiceman, Big Boi, Gucci Mane) 4. Candy Bling (ft. T-Pain) 5. Ribbon (ft. Ludacris) 6. Inseparable (ft. Trey Songz) 7. Standing O (ft. Rihanna) 8. It's A Wrap (ft. Mary J Blige) 9. Up Out My Face (ft. Nicki Minaj) 10. More Than Just Friends (ft. Drake) 11. The Impossible (ft. Jodeci) 12. Angels Cry (ft. Neyo) 13. My Love (ft. The Dream) 14. Imperfect (ft. Missy Elliot) (Friday 1 March 2024; 14:07)

Angels Advocate (105,827) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ya at this point they already have it, might as well just release it. I do enjoy some of the leaked collaborations and would like to see what the others sound like. (Friday 1 March 2024; 15:23) this is a reply to message 105,826

Angels Advocate (105,826) by Libra Lamb from USA This whole album was yet another missed opportunity. Obsessed was a huge hit. Memoirs remains one of my favorite albums and the Angels Advocate and Smoke Jumpers remix albums were just tossed aside like yesterday's garbage. What a damn shame. I'm still hoping we get official releases at least in streaming. There was music for everyone between all 3 albums. Justice for Memoirs. (Friday 1 March 2024; 14:29)

Cardi (105,813) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Her new song is a solo song. No Mariah. (Thursday 29 February 2024; 04:16)

Controversial (105,799) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think Mariah's team consistently fails to market her legendary career. Like regular people have no idea how many, she's not just the artist with the most #1's but she's also one of the few female producers (among mostly male producers) who has a high number of #1's. They also forget that out of 19 of her #1's, 18 were written by her. Her team really fails to promote her artistry. Taylor for example everyone goes nuts over how lyrics and her songwriting and she has a course in uni dedicated to her. She even got a honorary doctorate for it. Mariah literally is ten times the writer Taylor will be and yet people barely know she writes her own music. (Come on this woman literally wrote a whole song about this guy's "honey" and how it tastes and made it sound like a romantic innocent song.) Same for the Eras tour. Taylor's reputation was quite damaged since 1989, people weren't really caring for her until the Eras tour and her strategy for it was to turn the tour into something that's "unmissable" creating FOMO around it so even people who don't like her are splurging to watch her. Taylor took the Scooter Braun feud and turned it into a money making machine while simultaneously presenting it as women empowerment movement. Mariah had a very similar situation with Tommy and Sony. Her team could have angled it at how this young girl who was naïve was systematically almost destroyed by her mentor and how she overcame it. She should have done more high profile speaking events. There's a lot they could have done position to position Mariah in an unsinkable powerhouse way early on in her career that would made her base stronger but instead her team is mostly reactive not proactive. Because of the lazy approach she's mostly now known for her ability to sing in whistle register and her Christmas music. She looks great for her age (which is 12) why is her team turning her into a legacy artist? (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 19:08) this is a reply to message 105,797

Controversial (105,797) by Libra Lamb from USA I think her confidence would be much higher and thus likely to release music more often, do more live performances and be in the spotlight a lot more. It's a shame we have to go so long without hearing new music but we'll always have her extensive catalogue and nobody will take that away or forget her. She should be studied in Music School, I believe some already have. The Mariah Carey course has a nice ring to it. She's unique in a lot of ways, always imitated but never duplicated. My all time favorite artist. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 18:25)

Cardi B (105,795) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter That's good news if true. I honestly think if Mariah is taking this year to experiment and primary do collaborations with multiple artists on their projects I'm open to that too as long as it's not something she won't get credit for. I am still salty about Ariana dropping Mariah like that. I am seeing rumors of MC16 being ready almost. Can you tell I'm thirsty and starving for new Mariah material? (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 18:08) this is a reply to message 105,793

Cardi B (105,793) by Shezz from Pk It is supposedly a pop/upbeat song. I don't think it is a remix, it is a proper collaboration. I just hope it is either one of their first singles, not just a promo/buzz single. If it gets the proper Cardi B treatment as her first single it will definitely have a video and it'll definitely chart high (opening week at least). I'm excited for Mariah to go back to her uptempo first single formula. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 16:35)

Cardi B (105,783) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter If they're collaborating, my only hope is that it's a bop and it's the main version, not the remix. Also another hope that it's actually promoted and not just announced and dropped. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 13:42) this is a reply to message 105,778

Cardi B (105,778) by Shezz from Pk According to the insider account, their collaboration announcement is due soon. Maybe it's the lead single from both their upcoming albums? (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 09:46)

Mariah's just lacking a good collaborator (105,776) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter You're not wrong about Taylor. Her team needs to be studied. They've got the world in a chokehold, she's unstoppable at the moment. Mariah's team hasn't been stable in a long time unfortunately. Thus the messy roll outs. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 01:22) this is a reply to message 105,774

Mariah's just lacking a good collaborator (105,774) by jaker20 from US Someone that she has chemistry with. Like Beyonce has JayZ who is essentially Beyonce's co-producer and is a full-time music artist and is in the studio full time. Or Taylor's parents, who are her money partners (I'm not insulting her, but let's face it, they're good with money and promoting her). Mariah is on her own. In fact, her best career inspirations are the twins, who are probably behind her social media ideas. But she's not surrounded by musical nor business partners. She can't do it alone, especially a musical empire as big as hers. (Monday 26 February 2024; 23:40)

Cardi B (105,772) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Cardi B blacked out her socials. We’ll probably know soon if the MC collab is true. (Monday 26 February 2024; 23:18)

TEOM era will probably the last great era (105,770) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Rumor has it Mariah has some sort of release planned before her Vegas residency, if it's a "buzz single" I don't want it haha. All her "buzz singles" are dropped and forgotten within days. I would rather a proper era. Yes it won't be close to the TEOM era but with the right team and planning I hope we get a decent one. (Monday 26 February 2024; 22:37) this is a reply to message 105,769

TEOM era will probably the last great era (105,769) by Tevin from USA Most people never have that level of success in their music careers. The fact that Mariah ruled the 90s and then had that amazing era in 05-06 (I'd even include 07, because of the TMB hype), was truly a blessing for her. All I hope for, is for one more top ten hit single and solid well crafted music/albums after that. I really want to see more of Mariah the artist and not just Mariah the "number one Hot 100 chaser", or half hearted just throw some music out there singer (looking at you Save the Day). I'd say, it's time to start experimenting with different sounds and types of music and or keep releasing back catalog vault items. (Monday 26 February 2024; 22:24)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,767) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Boy was really ahead of its time. Also fun fact, the video shot was actually for "The One" but it was later switched to "Boy". (Monday 26 February 2024; 16:57) this is a reply to message 105,759

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,759) by Robert-Anthony from United States My favorite video that he directed was Boy. He made MC look so pretty with the pink and blue colors. Joseph Kahn is just a great video director. (Monday 26 February 2024; 01:24)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,764) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter If y'all haven't seen already, and maybe it's also in the Archives sorry Eric, but here's an article reminiscing the making of WBT with all the people involved in it. (Monday 26 February 2024; 04:37) this is a reply to message 105,758

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,758) by Robert-Anthony from United States Sorry, I can't find the article on the web. (Monday 26 February 2024; 01:21)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,763) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I forgot to add that the DJ Clue remix was also perfection. How she took a song that was already a masterpiece and then elevated it to a faster "rap-sing" version was amazing. It's still so fresh. (Monday 26 February 2024; 04:28) this is a reply to message 105,750

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,750) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Dead haha. Yes I don't have 1 flaw I can find in WBT. It really is a masterpiece in vocals, lyrics, sampling, interpolation, layering, instrumentals and so much more. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 17:39)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,757) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Yes, Brett did some of her greatest videos and then we got this. Same with Joseph Kahn and #Beautiful (also don't get me started on the missed opportunity with that song). Anyways so Joseph Kahn directed some of Taylor's videos and they were all so high quality. #Beautiful was not it. It was so repetitive of Mariah spinning around and the clear as day green screen motorcycle scenes. I really hope in her new projects they have a solid visual team. (Monday 26 February 2024; 01:12) this is a reply to message 105,756

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,756) by jaker20 from US It's definitely giving shot on [iPhone] low budget video. which is shocking because it was directed by Brett Ratner, who did some of her best videos ever. It's a great song and it deserved better. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 23:39)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,755) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ugh I wrote a post and then forgot to hit submit and it's now erased (if I did submit and this is a repeat my apologies) but yes that video was so random why was she on a beach crying and looking sexy? HATEU also isn't a song that you can really sing along too. LA was too stuck in his "upbeat" followed by "ballad" formula that worked for TEOM. But why not switch it up and do back to back up beats? I can't believe in a party record like E=MC2 he released "Bye Bye". After "Obsessed" a MTJF single with a few brand affiliations (since she name drops a lot of brands) shot in Italy would have been dope. Even if he wanted a slow song he could have gone with a BGK with a dark moody video. Instead we have Mariah crying on a beach. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 21:07) this is a reply to message 105,754

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,754) by Jamie from UK Yes, that video was awful and on the [Love Takes Time] beach too. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 19:57)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,751) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Obsessed was a great first choice just like TMB was a great first choice for E=MC2, but similar to the latter the next single choices and the cheesy music videos ruined it. MOAIA was going to be an ambitious project with 2 remix projects (one with high profile collabs) and it had an Elle magazine tie in. But at the end of the day what sells an album is how it's introduced to the world and the singles play a huge role in it (in my opinion). So releasing HATEU, which is a great song, don't get me wrong, but not single worthy with that hideous video, was a mess. And then IWKWLI. There were other great options which had catchy choruses and more radio friendly that could have been better choices like MTJF, BGK etc. Also the HATEU remix would have done better than the OG. Don't get me wrong, it could be joint decisions between MC and LA and not solely LA's fault, but as the label executive he should have known better. Also the comments he made when she came to epic implying she has no original hits in her and should just sing covers, I felt was a big insult to someone who puts her songwriting over her singing. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 17:49) this is a reply to message 105,747

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,747) by Tevin from USA So true, yes he was one of the main reasons why TEOM was a success, but I could never forgive him (and Mariah) for not releasing Migrate as the second single of E=MC2. Did anyone ever mention on here that Migrate should have been a single? Lol. Also how did he botch the MOIA roll out? Obsessed was a great first single choice. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 14:36)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,750) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Dead haha. Yes I don't have 1 flaw I can find in WBT. It really is a masterpiece in vocals, lyrics, sampling, interpolation, layering, instrumentals and so much more. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 17:39) this is a reply to message 105,742

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,742) by Shezz from Pk Also, can you imagine the self restraint it took from JD to hold back from his vocal interjections? He really wanted that song to be a masterpiece and for only Mariah to shine. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 13:39)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,744) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So while during TEOM he was magical, I don't think LA still has the same magic. First of all he absolutely botched E=MC2 and MOAIA promo/roll out. Then when Mariah rejoined him in Epic he said she should do covers only and basically become a legacy artist. Telling a woman who considers songwriting her primary talent to just cover other people's song was probably a blow to Mariah. That's my 2 cents so no I don't think he is the right person now. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 14:01) this is a reply to message 105,740

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,740) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC has to let him take control to do what he does best. I love the interview he gave to Entertainment Weekly how WBT came about. That is all she needs to have a hit album again. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 13:24)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,737) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter We need a recording hahah. We Belong Together (RA's late night whisper version). (Sunday 25 February 2024; 01:45) this is a reply to message 105,736

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,736) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. I tried the first verse in the whisper range and couldn't make it pass the first two words. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 01:24)

New album (105,735) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I can so hear Mariah on a song like Snooze. I am here for a collaboration between them. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 23:56) this is a reply to message 105,732

New album (105,732) by Robert-Anthony from United States Great post Jamie. After reading your post, I immediately thought of Sza and her ability to create these radio friendly songs that receive huge radio impressions despite Sza not having a great voice. Checkout Good Days, I Hate You, Shirt, Kill Bill and Snooze. If MC can create radio friendly songs with a nice beat without heaving belting and swooping runs, then she will do just fine with MC16. I am going to feel like a kid on Christmas day when I hit the play button on my new Mariah Carey album. At this point I don't care if I hear some vocal imperfections the new album. I just want an album that is fun and has quality music. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 23:16)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,734) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Everyday I thank LA Reid for telling Mariah to go back and record with JD hahah after she had initially completed TEOM without ILT, WBT, SIO and GYN. WBT is the most perfect song, masterpiece that should be studied but would have been a mess if it was just whispers. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 23:55) this is a reply to message 105,733

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,733) by Stacey from USA Rumor has it MC wanted to sing WBT with whisper vocals and JD insisted on full voice vocals. Can you imagine that song as a whisper track? Perish the thought. Yikes. MC is a masterpiece. But like all of us isn't perfect. Even the greatest basketball player, Michael Jordan, said all the shots he missed made him better. I mean, the guy was cut from his high school basketball team. I'll always advocate MC keep realists on her team, people not afraid to say no to Mariah. Shoot, Celine didn't want to sing My Heart Will Go On and ultimately gave in and did it. Good decision, don't ya think? (Saturday 24 February 2024; 23:23)

YAR CD single (105,729) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This would have been fire. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 22:23) this is a reply to message 105,707

YAR CD single (105,707) by T from USA The single should have had three songs. The Max Martin pop mix that we got. A reimagined David Morales extended dance mix with even bigger vocals from both girls. And a reimagined So So Def urban remix with whisper vocals. This should've been planned for months before the single release, for the nostalgia. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 13:13)

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