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Article: 15 Best female singers of all time (105,933) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Madonna? No Lady Gaga? That's rather very random list. So many better singers are missing. (Sunday 10 March 2024; 05:32)

Yes, and? (105,475) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars I don't know yet. I really hoped for a reworked version, with different arrangements. At least Mariah is finally on Max Martin's track. I like the original "yes, and?". Especially the video with the dance routine, though for me the production is missing something. It has great potential but is rather "undercooked" still. (Friday 16 February 2024; 12:35) this is a reply to message 105,474

Yes, and? (105,474) by Carlos from Brazil I am gonna play it until my battery runs off and I really like the song but I believe people are divided. Twitter stans are hating. I personally love uptempo vogue dancey tracks so that's why I liked it so much but I think the general public is finally realizing that Mariah's voice has changed. Ariana is like the fourth most listened singer on Spotify so that will bring a lot of attention to Mariah and her voice. I am curious about what you guys think. (Friday 16 February 2024; 12:02)

Article: Mariah Carey drops 5 Charmbracelet era remix EPs (105,045) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Mariah, please give us more from the Charmbracelet sessions. (Monday 22 January 2024; 13:22)

Article: Kim Kardashian joins pal Mariah Carey for dinner at Nobu (104,952) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Damn. Mariah does know her. (Monday 15 January 2024; 22:11)

Obsessed ft. 50 Cent (104,727) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars If it was 2004-2005 maybe. But in 2009 I doubt it. Obsessed is a great song. I prefer it over TMB. I'm not 100% sure, but wasn't Jay Sean's Down #1 around that time? Overall I believe MOIA release was too chaotic and too soon after E=MC2. Barbra Streisand and Paramore occupied the top of album charts. (Sunday 31 December 2023; 14:00) this is a reply to message 104,721

Obsessed ft. 50 Cent (104,721) by T from USA How cool would it have been if 50 Cent was the feature on Obsessed when it was released. It would've been her 19th #1 hit song for sure. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 18:26)

Tanaka (104,702) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars In case Mama Bear is not available, we've got Mishka. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 16:03) this is a reply to message 104,695

Tanaka (104,695) by Zachariah from Croatia I miss her too. When Stella was around, Mariah was everywhere and relevant in terms, people talked about her. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 11:15)

Tanaka (104,701) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Who's Maria though? You may conjure Stella by leaving loads of highlighter, rouge and lipstick overnight near the chimney. It will lure Mama Bear. Vernite Stellu bleat. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 14:04) this is a reply to message 104,694

Tanaka (104,694) by Giovanni from USA I so miss Stella. Maria [sic] needs Stella. Bring back Stella. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 06:39)

Charts (104,666) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Unless Billboard changes the cart rules, AIWFCIY may beat Old Town Road record next year. (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 09:59) this is a reply to message 104,664

Charts (104,664) by Tameka walker from United states Thank you. (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 01:36)

Clarity (104,652) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars As long as Ken Lee is out there, there's no need to worry. Ok, maybe ABMB, My All and Fantasy too. Merry Christmas everyone. (Monday 25 December 2023; 14:29) this is a reply to message 104,647

Clarity (104,647) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I am concerned too, Andrew. My worst nightmare is that Mariah's whole catalogue will go down the drain because of this Christmas song, alone. But remember, we are all living in our own time, Mariah might be content with that song being her only legacy per now. But, as with you, it devastates me that most people won't know her other songs. I guess we as fans, just need to micro dose people with other stuff, like I have done the last 25 years. There is not a single soul I have met in my life that won't think of me whenever a Mariah song is played. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, thank you for this community, going to listen to "One Child" now, love you. (Monday 25 December 2023; 02:46)

MC and POTUS (104,605) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Mariah looks perfect. (Thursday 21 December 2023; 21:08)

Article: Mariah makes a strong case for rocking winter whites (104,604) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Gives Barbra vs Oprah vibes. (Thursday 21 December 2023; 09:44)

My All (Kanye's arrangement) (104,576) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars I just watched. There is a snippet of new version of My All. I have listened again to Kanye's version - the lyrics and arrangements are the same. A few years ago Mariah said that she liked Kanye's version of My All and would like to perform it. Then for few years there was nothing. Now it is part of her Christmas show. I like his version, but I like the original more. The new version is called "Christmas Gospel Version". (Sunday 17 December 2023; 19:47)

Article: Mariah Carey has new rose gold hair colour (104,082) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars This photo is not flattering at all, however on YouTube videos she looks good. I've got Honey video vibes from her latest Access Hollywood interview. (Thursday 16 November 2023; 11:06)

MB30 - reflections (103,546) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars I'm more "satisfied" with MB30 release than with Butterfly 25. I don't know why. Probably, it's the nostalgia. Or I like her Music Box voice more. I really wish she had released "full voice" version of 4th of July. I've heard snippets on YouTube and I really would love to hear all the takes. Other than that I'm more than happy with whatever comes my way. Wishing all of you the best best "mi arma". Lots of love from the other side. (Thursday 21 September 2023; 16:56) this is a reply to message 103,478

MB30 - reflections (103,478) by Bill from the UK Now some time has passed, here are my thoughts. Disc 1: I've always loved the album, and never understood the group of fans that dismissed it. It's beautifully sung, expertly recorded, it showed more nuances to her voice than before, and her "pen game" as you kids call it these days for some reason, was superb. A 23 year-old writing Anytime You Need a Friend, Never Forget You, Hero, Dreamlover, Everything Fades Away? Wow. Speaking of Everything Fades Away, it was pleasing Mariah included this on the 'original' album. I know over the years each side of the pond has stated their case for the better finish to the album. Perhaps we can agree that All I've Ever Wanted is a gorgeous finale and send off, whereas Everything Fades Away is the hauntingly beautiful epilogue? Looking at this site's discography, more versions of the album included it than didn't, and it seems like Mariah herself views it as the true ending to the album. Disc 2: Okay wow. It's strange how on The Rarities, All I Live For was just, there. It was a pleasant little bop, but I was like "yeah, I get why it was left off." How is the extended version like a thousand times better? Honestly it elevates the song to a whole new level, and her vocals are astonishing. Great to see Luther added, as I always viewed Endless Love as part of the Music Box era, and was surprised the album never got re-issued to include it after it did so well. Workin' Hard and My Prayer I can't keep away from. I adore them. I am so sad they were locked up in the vault for 30 years, but look at them now having their day in the sun. The TOTP performances and remixes I am happy with, especially as the two full-length 10-minute epic and iconic club mixes were included. The only small hang up I have is with Hero (2009 Version). Firstly, it was recorded in 2008, so let's get that out the way. Second, I think I would have preferred the Spanish version to be included as it was 'of the time', whereas this was a good stretch afterwards, so it feels somewhat out of place. Everything else is from the period (save the two new mixes). I detested the re-recording when it came out to promote The Ballads, but as I have mellowed I see it was what it was. It's fine now, I'm at peace with it, but yeh. It's the only point where I pause briefly. Disc 3: We all love Proctor's Theatre don't we. What a concert. For many of us, the first one we saw. I also had two worn out VHS in my time, and then switched to the DVD when that was issued. It is my go-to 'comfort' concert. Whenever I've had a bad day and I need lifting up, or I'm perturbed by the world and all what's going on, I watch it. It takes me back to childhood, the wonder that was early Mariah, the nostalgia I wallow in, the happy memories it invokes. Like a few of you, every move, hand gesture, giggle, is committed to memory. Having it on audio is so, so good. General: Again, I never had an issue with the original cover. It was a bit botched on the cassette version as she was half a head, but the CD always looked beautiful. It gave a Marilyn Monroe vibe, and had a certain simplicity to it. The uncropped version is equally as nice though. If anyone's gone into panic mode over the physical release having a big border around the original cover, this is a slip case that will reveal the uncropped cover beneath it. But thank you Mariah, for everything. 10/10. (Thursday 14 September 2023; 10:08)

If you could... (102,149) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars I agree that Music Box/Merry Christmas era voice was the best. I for one don't like her Daydream album and tour voice as much as I like her 1994 and 1997 voice. For me a studio album in 1998 would have been perfect, much better than #1's. (Sunday 29 January 2023; 01:11) this is a reply to message 102,145

If you could... (102,145) by Jamie from UK If you could have one extra album squeezed in over the years where would you want it? I think I’d have liked another album squeezed in before Daydream. Music box has always been my favourite and I think with those vocals and adult contemporary/pop style I would have liked another album of similar style. (Saturday 28 January 2023; 18:38)

Re: Dennis (99,776) (99,778) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars I'm in Montevidro, Uruguay today, at work, I'm a seaman. Everyone at home is safe. Everything will be alright. Let's keep this place free of politics, it's my shelter right now. Thank you for asking TJ. (Friday 25 February 2022; 02:47)

Re: Favourite ending (99,766) (99,768) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Shoobedobe do do do do from the pop version of Fantasy and Out Here on My Own. Fantasy pop version is actually one of my favourite songs by Mariah. Loverboy Firecracker reminds me original Fantasy a lot. Dreamlover ending is also one of my favourites, I miss Mariah with 5 backup singers from Music Box and Daydream eras. (Thursday 24 February 2022; 01:59)

Re: Tommy the racist (99,763) (99,764) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Thank you for the explanation. I had no intention to hurt anyone's feelings by bringing up shoe shining. Definitely, I have misunderstood the reference. I took it quite literally. (Wednesday 23 February 2022; 12:30)

Re: Tommy the racist (99,756) (99,757) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Being married to Mariah, an interracial person herself, I don't see Tommy as a racist. He has converted to Judaism, then to Catholic faith in his lifetime. I see him as rather a manipulator. He wanted Mariah to appeal to widest demographic possible at that time. That implied she could not be anything specific (black, white, latina, etc), she had to be an all American girl. Same about him saying that Puffy in few years would shine his shoes. He used an inappropriate metaphor without even realising that. I doubt he was saying that because of the race. Rather he said that because of his obsession with mob culture. For me Tommy is an opportunist, obsessed with power, control and money. I am sure, though I don't have the stats, that Mariah's albums were giving more financial return than let's say Celine's or MJ albums because Mariah didn't work with people like David Foster or Max Martin. Most of here music was produced in-house, her music videos from that era are cute but rather low budget, all of her CDs design eas basic - 1 or 2 photos, fold in leaflet, mediocre paper quality. Janet's, Madonna's CD designs from the same era are superior. I'm sure, she was getting a tiny fraction of what she was earning in 1990-1999. (Tuesday 22 February 2022; 18:09)

Re: Wish/Could've beens list #1s (98,679) (98,684) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Candle in the Wind 97' was at #1 around that time. It used to be the best selling single ever. Almost 9M copies sold in US alone. I doubt Butterfly could have gone to #1 at that time. (Saturday 2 October 2021; 06:58)

Article: Mariah Carey threatened to kick JLo's ass (98,474) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars This source is extremely reliable and the article is pure fun. This thing is a concoction of The meaning of Mariah, lyrics of Heat, Mariah Carey vs. Jim Carrey MTV Celebrity Deathmatch , and I don't know her rumours. Though the very idea of Mariah fighting with JLo is hilarious. (Saturday 31 July 2021; 13:45)

Re: MC's sexiest album cover (98,470) (98,473) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars #1's and Merry Christmas, two covers from two rather opposed eras. Also VOL and the debut album rear photo, the one with the little dress and the mic, is one of her sexiest. I prefer Fantasy single cover over Daydream one. All of her Daydream photos are very classy and sexy. (Saturday 31 July 2021; 13:16)

Re: Twitter Spaces (98,429) (98,433) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars I've missed the beginning. She has a new Christmas record, a duet with a mystery young artist, probably female. Then she has plans for Someone's Ugly Daughter. She mentioned Post Malonr as a potential duet, something like "guys what if I do a duet with Post Malone?" She is also recording MC16. The chat was a bit messy because people were interrupting each other. (Saturday 24 July 2021; 20:23)

Kelly Price on The Terrel Show (98,426) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars Kelly Price has been on the Terrel Show. She was asked about working with Mariah and she gave Mariah lots of praise. I'm very surprised by that after all the years of speaking BS about MC, especially on R&B divas with Wendy Williams. Why sudden u-turn? (Saturday 24 July 2021; 06:56)

Re: Isn't it ironic (98,401) (98,402) by Dennis from Underneath the Stars I believe Mariah is just lucky. Glitter could have destroyed her, NYE could have destroyed her. Somehow she made it. Showbiz likes that kind of story. (Tuesday 20 July 2021; 19:49)

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