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The remix (106,491) by Shezz from Pk

I don't think the song is bad at all Robert Anthony. I think the problem people are having is that it is nothing really new or fresh - it is the same mid tempo/slow RnB that she and JD have done to death. If rumours are to be believed, MC16 will have a different sound - more pop and dance focused which will be good for her to get back into mainstream audiences. The 'Yes, And' remix, had it been the original song it would have surely topped the charts with Ariana's first single pull and with the lambs also being onboard. Adding Mariahisms to older songs on their way out is what people are more against, I feel. I appreciate the fact that Ariana wanted Mariah's voice front and center even though it didn't work out as well as it should have. Shows the love and respect she has for 'mother' as she put it. Lets see if the new rumour about their next collaboration is true. It's supposed to be an original, not a remix. It may be for Ariana's deluxe edition that she is working on or maybe MC16 (one can dream). Funny that you mentioned "Lose Control". I had it on as I was reading your post. That'd be a great direction for her.

(Thursday 23 May 2024; 13:28)


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Spanish guitar ballad (106,490) by Jamie from UK

I was just listening to I Only Wanted in the car on the way back from the gym and I was thinking I'd love another Spanish guitar influenced ballad from Mariah. She has some great ones with I Don't Wanna Cry, My All, After Tonight. It's been a while since we have had this style from Mariah and I'm ready for another.

(Thursday 23 May 2024; 12:43)

Unnecessary (106,489) by Shezz from Pk

I agree. I think she sounds pretty alright. I don't think she's expecting much from it, it's just in support of JD and Muni. She's barely even mentioned it before or after release. I do believe she elevates the song. Was it needed? Not really. It's not her first single from her new album, it wasn't hyped up to be anything either. It is what it is. I am looking forward to what she cooked up with Solange if they (hopefully) did infact work together. Next whatever we get, whenever - will be original MC16 material.
(Thursday 23 May 2024; 04:23)


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The remix (106,488) by Bobby A from United States

I don't know why there are so many thumbs down for the remix. Now I hear that her whistle register has lost its shine too. Maybe I really want this remix to be the one to put MC back on the Hot 100 and I am not hearing what the rest of you all are hearing. MFM is currently sitting at number #1 on the R&B iTunes chart. I have an great idea. Lets have MC jump on a remix of Teddy Swims' Lose Control. Both of their voices would blend so perfectly together on this rising R&B hit.
(Thursday 23 May 2024; 03:49)


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Don't wanna pre-empt anything (106,487) by "MariahHater" from Hell

I'm just thinking on the logical decisions of hopping into remixes. I'm kind of feeling that she is testing the waters and creeping the way into mainstream. I see that she doesn't want to just release an album and let it die in the archives and be only spun by less than 50 lambs.

The remixes are indicators of "Hey I am still here" and potentially these are what we will be getting until the next album release. MC40 my best guess lol.
(Thursday 23 May 2024; 02:50)

Unnecessary (106,486) by Bobby A from United States

MC sounds really good listening on MFM with headphones on. I can tell that her voice is 75% better than last year.

(Thursday 23 May 2024; 01:37)


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New Mariah x Ariana rumor (106,485) by Malcolm from Asia

I don't know if this excites me. I believe the hype and clamor are not there anymore since they released Oh Santa and Yes, And? remixes. I'm sure they are both aware of the buzz for a Mariah x Ariana song much more like in Madonna x Lady Gaga but they didn't craft/plan it well. It's a bit sad that they don't capitalize on that, it should have been a huge promo and build-up for their (finally) collaboration.
(Thursday 23 May 2024; 01:11)

The remix (106,484) by Edward from USA

I'm not trying to be negative, but the "Made for Me" remix feels pointless. If this is the best studio magic can do, it's disappointing. Now I understand why there hasn't been any new music for such a long time. In a new album, she would need to bring her voice to the forefront in all the tracks, and that’s what’s missing. What happened to her beautiful whistle tones? They were pristine on MIAM. I'm really sad about this.
(Thursday 23 May 2024; 00:07)

Unnecessary (106,483) by Randy from USA

I don't want to always be negative. What is the purpose of jumping on songs past their prime? The remix didn't do much for me in terms of making the song better and she sounds scratchy and far away. Maybe this is to appease her fans to say she's still releasing new music but this is not going to impact the charts at all. And it's not new music. The queen of the remix is not the feature on afterthought remixes?
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 21:13)

Made for Me remix (106,482) by jaker20 from US

I like it. It does have plenty of elements from early to mid 2000s R&B. I'm actually not familiar with Muni's original, so I'm hearing it with fresh perspective. But it's a good addition to Mariah's remixes releases, because I really like the YER more than the original. I feel like she's gearing up for a remixes album. I still would rather her remixing her classics like Dreamlover, Someday, Honey, and the others, the same way that Fantasy was given so many treatments.

(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 18:50)

The Distance (106,481) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

The verse Mariah is singing in the MFM remix sounds actually almost identical to The Distance.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 18:07)

Muni and Mariah remix (106,480) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Yes, I like it too. Plus I'm happy that this time the lyrics are clean. Lol. For me it sounds like a song that could be on the MOAIA album.

So now I'm ready for a real surprise for the next song. Jazz, pop or a song from the Ugly Daughter sessions?

However please Mariah only next time.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 17:57)


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Made for Me remix (106,479) by Libra Lamb from USA

I do like the remix, it sounds good to me. Will we see it on the charts? Not likely. But I don't think MC is chasing the chart positions just yet. More like exposure and a reminder of what she brings to the table before we get a studio album. Fingers crossed we get a new album this year. I hope more people like and enjoy this remix than not. It could've easily been a track in MIAMTEC or even Caution. Don't like the blank single cover. Reminds me of I Don't, which I don't listen to very often.

(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 17:10)


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MFM remix (106,478) by Jamie from UK

Number 12 on US iTunes now and 17 in UK.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 15:44)


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Made for Me remix (106,477) by Bobby A from United States

I think the reason why it seems like MC is fading behind Muni in the chorus is JD was going for that gospel style on the last chorus where MC is portraying the lead vocalist adding ad libs behind the last chorus to add more meaning to the song's closure.

(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 14:52)


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First listen (106,476) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Yes that's exactly it. I was like why does this sound so familiar haha.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 14:39)


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Made for Me remix (106,475) by Carlos from Brazil

I think with "Yes And" they made the song super loud and with Made for Me I felt the opposite. Mariah is fading behind Muni in the chorus. Like an echo. I also felt the whistles were off, dry and weak.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 13:14)

First listen (106,474) by Bobby A from United States

Mimi, someone commented on YouTube that MC's verse sounds like I Don't.

(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 13:09)


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MFM remix (106,473) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

I can agree with you on that, but it would be nice to see the remix on the charts. This remix is going nowhere, it's not even on the iTunes top 100 in the US

(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 13:07)


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Another dissapointment (106,472) by Zachariah from Croatia

As I stated before, this was another unnecessary flop. This is what you have been waiting for? Her "rapping" on somebody else's track? Yes, And? was a masterpiece comparing to this.

I am beyond words and reasonable explanation.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 13:07)

MFM remix (106,471) by "MariahHater" from Hell

Well at least we got another 2024 Mimi song. Better than releasing posthumous ones. Anyway my take on the rao part I hope that it's on the full rr side of the voice vs breathy one but the rest Mariah elevates songs to a place that an artist of her caliber can only. Mariah knows how to put texture. I am just happy getting music from her than to be dried the hell out of Christmas songs.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 12:30)

Muni and Mariah remix (106,470) by Shezz from Pk

I like it. I don't love it (yet). It could have been on any Mariah album, very reminiscent of other JD and BMC Mariah songs like [We belong together] and [Don't forget about us]. I will definitely be hearing this over the original (same like I do with Yes, And and Big Energy). Mariah sounds good, I wish it were a little longer. I mean we all knew exactly what the song sounds like anyway and with the [Billboard] remix rule, we weren't up for any surprises. I'd have liked to hear a Mariah only chorus like we heard in the clips. Robert Anthony, history shall have to wait. They do sound good together though.

(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 11:43)


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Muni and Mariah remix (106,469) by Terna from Nigeria

This wasn't planned well. The core of this song is its strong, loud and vocal chorus in contrast to the sublime reflective verses. It got too loud, too fast on the first chorus with Mariah singing the tenor part of the chorus. That should've been done in her falsetto voice or left out entirely (former preferred) and only after her introduction which was her verse, should she have sung in full voice the same part. Mariah sounds good and smooth which is a plus and her belts are getting better and closer to what she used to sound like. Three out of 5 stars.

(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 10:11)

Remix (106,468) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway

I'm so tired of slow to mid tempo basic rnb from Mariah, I think this remix sounds like it could be a part of MOAIA. And I think it was not a good strategy to release it so late, by last night, my exitement for the song was gone, and when I woke up today, it was lik "ok, let's listen to this song then". I actually don't think I will listen to it again, it's absolutly boring. I can guarantee you this won't be the song of the summer.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 10:03)

First listen (106,467) by Jamie from UK

It's ok, nothing special. And doesn't really sound like Mariah.
(Wednesday 22 May 2024; 09:59)


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