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Mariah signs with Universal? (108,524) by Dennis from Miami, FL Wasn't one of her conditions for re-signing with Sonly that she gets back all of her master tapes? (Sunday 6 April 2025; 18:08) this is a reply to message 108,521

Mariah signs with Universal? (108,521) by T from USA All her email correspondence is now being sent by Universal Records. I find it interesting that she got through Merry Christmas 30th anniversary and then this switch. Maybe that was the last Sony reissue anniversary addition being released. And now she's going to do the Universal albums so she's signed back with them? That would mean no Daydream 30. But we did get Daydream 25, Butterfly 25 and Rainbow 25. So in one way there is no need for anymore Sony reissue anniversary additions. Now she can focus on TEOM 20, EMC2, Memoirs, The Elusive Chanteuse and Charmbracelet. And possible a new album from a UMG label. (Sunday 6 April 2025; 13:43)

Just makin' the most of life (108,401) by Dennis from Miami, FL Jamie, you're 100% spot on. Mariah resents most of the things from her early days. To quote Tommy Mottola about Hero: "The bottom line is that nobody was putting words in her mouth. The song came from her own soul. It just wasn't the direction she wanted to be going in. Her next album, Music Box, was a great mix of styles. But for her, Hero was not even a small piece of that pie. I saw Hero as Mariah's missing piece. This was the magical piece that was going to open up every demographic to her. Mariah wasn't happy about it. But Hero was on her next album. This had to be another example for her of seeing me as being controlling. I really don't think she got it until Hero became a hit in every country of the world. She was just a kid when she wrote that song, but she probably didn't get it until she turned into an adult." I wish she could overcome all those traumas and live on as a free spirit. (Saturday 22 March 2025; 21:18) this is a reply to message 108,399

Just makin' the most of life (108,399) by Jamie from UK The reason she is still relevant and receiving icon awards is because of her early career, those days influenced everything and everyone. If none of that had happened and she came out as she is now I'm afraid she wouldn't be getting and awards. We're nostalgic because she was amazing then, we lived through it and we miss it. None of us are saying she isn't relevant anymore as a person, but music career wise unfortunately no is buying her new stuff. Even her Christmas mania is based on an early period of her career, and let me guess when that was, oh yes its the time we're all nostalgic about. Mariah is a legend and she's reached icon status but it's not for her current music career, unfortunately it's her past. (Saturday 22 March 2025; 09:36)

Always Be My Nodules (108,363) by Dennis from Miami, FL For me the best Elton's vocals are on Good Bye Yellow Brick Road and Someone Saved My Life Tonight type of songs. Though I adore his Lion King soundtrack. George Michael's voice is out of this world. I wish he had collaborated with MC in the 90s. Probably MC is like Mariah Callas. Her voice is gone but she has no courage to accept that. (Tuesday 18 March 2025; 18:39) this is a reply to message 108,358

Always Be My Nodules (108,358) by Edward from USA I really think Elton John's voice actually got better after his surgery, stronger and fuller. Just listen to his live duet of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" with George Michael in 1991. He gave Michael a run for his money. Sadly, Julie Andrews throat surgery was basically a disaster, but according to her, it was more of a medical malpractice situation. These days, though, science has come a long way. Singers like Adele, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, and Sam Smith have all had voice saving vocal cord surgeries. But things have changed for the better with today's technology, treatments, and vocal therapy. It's wild to think how much medicine has evolved. A surgery that could have ended a career years ago might actually save one today. (Tuesday 18 March 2025; 03:16)

Always Be My Nodules (108,357) by Dennis from Miami, FL Julie Andrews underwent multiple vocal cord surgeries beginning in 1997, and her voice never fully recovered. Elton John had his surgery in 1987, and his voice was never the same afterward. I'm certain Mariah Carey is aware of these cases, and that there's always a high risk of complications. (Monday 17 March 2025; 23:23) this is a reply to message 108,348

Always Be My Nodules (108,348) by Randy from USA So, I'm doing some insomniac strolling through social media, and I see a video of Monica talking about why she has sounded a mess as of late. She had surgery and went back to singing and didn't listen to her doctor's instructions. I did some digging and found out she had surgery on her nodules. My jaw was as wide as Kelly Price's at Thanksgiving. Monica had been sounding awful according to clips I saw on Tik Tok and I just passed it off as maybe she wasn't as talented as I once thought. I even went so far as to declare the boy now belonging to Brandy. Monica is of little consequence to me because she was never vocally on MC, Celine or Whitney's level. But what this means for MC speaks volumes. Maybe she heard about the risk and was like "Nah, I'm good." What if they told her she could lose her whistle? That's part of her brand now. Although, side note, I'd rather the high chest belts more than the whistle. She uses that as a crutch to prove she still has "it". She now whistles more than a thousand gay tea kettles in London. But seriously, Monica was talking about a four month rehab and recovery. We all know discipline is the arch-nemesis of Mariah Carey. Even if she had the surgery, you think she would listen to instructions? I really want y'all to weigh in on this. Not you Kelly Price. I just can hear MC singing to her nodules, "You'll always be a part of me." (Saturday 15 March 2025; 17:26)

Article: 15 Best female singers of all time (105,933) by Dennis from Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL Damn. Mariah does know her. (Monday 15 January 2024; 22:11)

Obsessed ft. 50 Cent (104,727) by Dennis from Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL Mariah looks perfect. (Thursday 21 December 2023; 21:08)

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

My All (Kanye's arrangement) (104,576) by Dennis from Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, FL 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)

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