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About MusicfanJ from Germany:
I'm a fan of Mariah since Daydream came out.
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Someone's Ugly Daughter (107,523)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I can't wait too. It's really special that Mariah recorded that type of music while she was on top and broke every record. The "Daydream princess" was rocking. I hope we will here something from the hidden songs soon.
(Friday 18 October 2024; 13:32)
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Someone's Ugly Daughter (107,521)
by Geronimo from USA
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I cannot wait to hear this album. The opportunity to hear what was really giving her life while she was recording top 40 safe-bets intrigues me - especially the "jokes" she has in store.
(Friday 18 October 2024; 03:05)
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Merry Christmas 30 (107,495)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I agree. It looks too artificial for me as well. Who created the second pic? The original pic of the album is so beautiful. One of her best covers. The album Merry Christmas II is a nice tribute. Anyway it's unbelievable it's been 30 years.
(Thursday 10 October 2024; 14:37)
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Merry Christmas 30 (107,493)
by Jamie from UK
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I'm not on X but glad they altered the eyes. I can't believe they allowed that mistake. Yeah I agree they should have been done in a more natural setting like before. These are far too photoshopped for me.
(Thursday 10 October 2024; 11:01)
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Simple and classic (107,477)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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It was really enjoyable. She looked stunning (I love classic Mariah meets Hollywood diva and Charmbracelet) plus she sounded really good and prepared. That's all a longtime fan heart wants to see. The stage with the big M and the band was also fantastic.
(Tuesday 8 October 2024; 17:15)
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Simple and classic (107,471)
by Libra Lamb from USA
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I really enjoyed this performance. The audience went crazy and showed her respect and lots of love. She should be very happy and proud with what she did.
(Monday 7 October 2024; 20:04)
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Reflections (Care Enough) (107,426)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I always thought the same. A beautiful ballad but somehow it doesn't sound typical Mariah. I love that song though.
(Saturday 28 September 2024; 19:34)
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Reflections (Care Enough) (107,424)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
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There is something different how MC executed this gem on the Gliitter soundtrack. It just doesn't seem like a typical Mariah Carey ballad.
(Saturday 28 September 2024; 01:55)
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Brazil concert (107,413)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I experiecend the exact same thing during the Charmbracelet tour. To see Mariah for the very first time live in person, it was totally surreal. I will also never forget. Mariah looks wonderful with the Brazil dress. Thanks for posting your concert experience. I love when Mariah travels around the world to give her global fanbase a chance to see her in concert.
(Thursday 26 September 2024; 16:12)
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Brazil concert (107,399)
by Carlos from Brazil
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It was absolutly a surreal experience. I felt like I was leaving my body. I've been a fan for 20 years so to see her in person was a life changing moment. I felt like she was like really real. Her voice is so pretty, her songwriting is awesome and she is one of the prettiest women ever. The Brazilian outfit and the butterfly dress is now iconic. I went to the São Paulo concert and it was as amazing as the Rock in Rio show, even better. Her Portuguese is cute. She came back for the IWKWLI without her shoes haha. 50k people singing with her. It was the happiest day of my life.
(Tuesday 24 September 2024; 17:58)
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Mariah not socialising with the industry (107,377)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Ah okay, thanks for the info. Yes, Mariah was the biggest star with Daydream, plus Tommy, so she was safe compared to new ones or wannabes. I don't remember that part in the book. I need to read it again. I think Tommy was right to protect her, the controlling was too much of course. But which husband would let a pretty young woman alone with rappers or a man with a bad image?
(Friday 20 September 2024; 20:53)
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by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter
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That is actually not true, there are many photos of Mariah with Diddy post the 90s. Especially around TEOM era they were photographed together a lot including him being on stage with her at one of the TAOM shows. She had also shared in The Meaning of Mariah how Tommy had racist comments about Diddy when Diddy was new and how she defended his artistry when she was asked about it during some kind of gathering. All this doesn't mean she knew what he did and turned a blind eye, she very well could have had a very different experience with him where he wouldn't dare mess with her during the 90s due to Tommy and him being new and after that she was a bigger star than him. So it could be due to her having a different sort of experience with him she didn't know but it's not true that she cut him off after the 90s. A quick Google search will show many photos.
[WebmasterL For example, see: Diddy made guest strip naked]
(Friday 20 September 2024; 17:16)
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by MusicfanJ from Germany
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That's true. I also believe because Mariah is a smart woman, she decided to stay away from him after 98. Plus the male diva thing is nothing Mariah would tolerate more than once.
(Friday 20 September 2024; 17:01)
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Mariah not socialising with the industry (107,374)
by Tevin from USA
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I also find it quite interesting (in a good way), that despite Mariah's heavy involvement in the Hip-hop community, after 97-98, you never see her hanging out with Diddy anymore, or doing anymore collaborations (wasn't he being a diva during the Honey remix video?). Something tells me that she may have noticed how he was, or was becoming, and she decided to steer clear.
(Friday 20 September 2024; 15:19)
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Mariah not socialising with the industry (107,371)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I don't know. I wondered too. All I can say is that I'm so disgusted about Sean Combs. I used to listen to his music/hits as a teen in the 90ies until 2002. I never thought that he is such a monster like R. Kelly. I was too young and naive. I can't listen to some songs anymore. The "bad boy for life" comes to my mind. Sick people (the rappers) who think just because they have money and some fame they can do what they want.
(Friday 20 September 2024; 13:43)
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by Junaid from United Kingdom
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With the current scandal, involving a certain someone she worked with on 2 songs from the [Butterfly] and 1 remix from the [Daydream] era, aren't you relieved that Mariah never went to all the parties?
(Friday 20 September 2024; 08:08)
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China (107,350)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Wow, beautiful pics from the [Great Wall] in China. She looks fantastic. I didn't expect new pics so soon. The joke with the heels, typical MC. Haha.
(Sunday 15 September 2024; 10:24)
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Complex relationship (107,347)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
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She looks gorgeous and happier now.
(Saturday 14 September 2024; 04:02)
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Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica) (107,316)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I love it too. I also like the original song. A great sample for a Mariah song. It has this good summer vibe. The three Mariah's were cool. Almost all Glitter songs are underrated. The album is like a musical surprise bag.
(Thursday 5 September 2024; 14:38)
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Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica) (107,314)
by Billy from Greece
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Do you guys remember this one? I feel it's Mariah's most forgotten single. I love the video. I remember being super excited when I first saw it, you know, the three Mariahs and all. Of course, Glitter vocals take it to another level. Yet, at the same time I feel like no one knows about this one.
(Thursday 5 September 2024; 08:56)
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Mariah's mom and sister both died on same day (107,276)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Oh, this is really sad. Both on the same day. I don't know what to say, I feel so sorry for Mariah. I hope she has good people around her who are are just there if she needs them.
(Tuesday 27 August 2024; 19:35)
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Mariah's mom and sister both died on same day (107,273)
by jaker20 from US
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This is very sad. I'm glad Mariah had spent some time with her mom before she passed. Condolences to her and her family.
(Tuesday 27 August 2024; 18:03)
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What's the deal, Do You Know (107,246)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I like it too. It's a beautiful little song. I remember how happy I was with this bonus on "The ones" CD back then. It was perfect for the end of the album.
(Monday 26 August 2024; 13:33)
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What's the deal, Do You Know (107,243)
by Shezz from Pk
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It's a beautiful cover. What's wrong with it now?
(Monday 26 August 2024; 04:34)
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Twister (107,232)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Last night I had to think of "Twister". It just came to my mind, I don't know why. I haven't listened to it for a long time. This song is very special. The end of it, still heavenly and classic Mariah.
(Thursday 22 August 2024; 18:24)
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Live duet versions (107,204)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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It's such a beautiful song. I would also love a live album with duets and the best live performances. With songs like "You and I", "My All/Remix" at Pavarotti & Friends, "Bringin' on the heartbreak" the incredible version from the Charmbracelet Tour and many more. I want it all.
(Tuesday 13 August 2024; 19:38)
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Live duet versions (107,202)
by Zachariah from Croatia
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Every week I listen to "With You I'm Born Again" that she sang with John Legend. What pleasure is that for my ears. I wish she would release an album of those live collaborations with other artists or spontaneous performances that were filmed and put on YouTube.
(Tuesday 13 August 2024; 12:57)
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Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,199)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Yes, she seemed much happier with Bryan Tanaka. Sometimes I look at his Instagram, he doesn't post much lately. The last one is 4 or 5 month ago and his look was very thoughtful. They always seemed so happy together.
(Monday 12 August 2024; 09:17)
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Article: Mariah Carey worries fans after "crying" on stage (107,194)
by Robert-Anthony from United States
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Do you think MC is just lonely? I bet she misses being attached to a man. When you don't have a significant other to dine out or cook or shop with, it can cause a feeling of loneliness. After breaking up with Tanaka, it is probably the longest time she hasn't had a significant other in her life. We have to admit she appeared much happier when she was with Tanaka. Her interviews were good. She smiled more when out in public with Tanaka. MC just geniunely seemed to happier 2 years ago. Now she seems to be so sad and disconnected from the audience, her band, and her singers on a stage she commanded with confidence 2 years ago. I am no Dr. Phil by all means. Just my opinion from my own experience.
(Sunday 11 August 2024; 22:47)
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Christmas shows (107,185)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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That is sad to hear Joachim. I hope you feel better soon. Mariah is really a source of power.
(Sunday 11 August 2024; 13:11)
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Christmas shows (107,177)
by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway
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I attended the Charmbracelet tour in London in 2003 right before Halloween, and this year I'm actually planning on going back and see her Christmas shows
I'm currently hospitalized for depression with previous suicidal thoughts for the second time since 2009. If it hadn't been for my mobile phone and YouTube and the existence of Mariah Carey, I wouldn't have survived. I have to thank Mariah again for saving my life, thank you Mariah.
(Saturday 10 August 2024; 19:38)
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by MusicfanJ from Germany
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The same here. I listen every day to my local radio station that plays the 70ies, 80ies and 90ies as well. The clone music is almost hurting my ears and boring. Lol.
(Friday 9 August 2024; 13:24)
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by Stacey from USA
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Yes. Clones. That perfectly describes the music scene today. No distinct sounds. I listen to a local radio station that plays hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. What a diverse listening experience.
(Friday 9 August 2024; 03:01)
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Return to roots (107,166)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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That sounds like a cool playlist. The 90ies really were so awesome. So many genres with great new artists, as well as the icons like Michael and Whitney. And Mariah who was the queen of Soul-Pop-RnB. Even the bubblegum pop was fun, at least a few songs. A carefree sound. And the great movies. I love the 90ies cinema.
(Friday 9 August 2024; 13:11)
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by BFF from United States
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I'm definitely in the 90s Mariah camp... and generally in the 90s camp for any musical artist/genre. I've been alternating between the 90s R&B, 90s Soft Rock, 90s Singer-Songwriter and 90s Alternative playlists on Apple Music as well as the 90s Pop Hits by year on there. It's fun to put the "1995 Pop Hits" playlist on and hear everything from Mariah and TLC to Hootie & the Blowfish and Sheryl Crow.
(Friday 9 August 2024; 00:16)
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Taylor Swift concerts cancelled (107,155)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Have you heard about this? Three concerts are cancelled because of danger of terror in Vienna. I feel for those 200.000 people who just wanted to have a good time. I'm so sick of such news, every day. That's another reason why I miss the 90ies. You could go everywhere without having a bad feeling. It's such a shame what's going on nowadays. Sorry off topic, but I wanted to share this.
(Thursday 8 August 2024; 10:06)
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by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Yes, that made me wondering too. I was so excited for the "Butterfly lounge", such a cool title by the way. And nothing happened. I would prefer one good project (album) than 5 or 6 that we will never see.
(Thursday 8 August 2024; 09:48)
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by Robert-Anthony from United States
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I like when MC gives interviews especially when she mentions projects she is working on. However, why is it taking her so long to release any work of art that is new? What happened to Michaela Angela Davis and Lee Daniels helping MC turn her memoir into a limited tv series (2021-2022)? Now we hear from MC during this interview about creating a musical. (2024) Where is the Butterfly Lounge album? (2022) Where is the themed album? (2022) Where is the collaboration with Millie Bobby Brown? (2022) Where is the project that she said fans have been asking for her to do? (2023)
Do you see the point that I am making? That is seven projects including MC16 that have yet to see the light day since 2021.
(Thursday 8 August 2024; 00:49)
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by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Absolutely. Today's music is a mirror for many things. The AI "singers" or "teenband" are almost creepy for me.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 22:08)
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by Jamie from UK
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Yes the world was a lot better when ballads charted. Today's music is just manufactured rubbish.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 19:53)
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Return to roots (107,142)
by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Well, that's your opinion. And that's fine. But for my musical taste "You're mine" and "With you" are no typical ballads, just slow songs. "Trough the rain" is a ballad and even if it wasn't a huge hit, I love that song and "Portrait" too. Why should we fans have all the same taste? As I said, I understand you. You want something different. But Mariah isn't a legend because of "Caution" or because of new producers. She climbed the music olymp because of her soulful songs and up-tempos with her signature sound like "Dreamlover" and "Fantasy". I will stay excited for whatever will come next, but I still believe that a good ballad could chart nowadays. The world could need a good one more than ever. I listenend to Whitney's "One moment in time" today because of the olympics. Very uplifting.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 19:05)
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by 123 from USA
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Ballads don't chart anymore. You only named one artist, Adele, and she is a slight exception to the rule, but it's usually just her lead singles that are successful. Her follow up singles don't do much but she still quietly sells 30 million records. Other than Adele who else is charting with ballads? Everyone on the board always complains that she needs to do something new and work with new producers and now you are saying she should go back to only doing ballads. She never stopped doing ballads. Every time her labels try to launch her albums with ballads as lead singles they flop. [Through the rain], Your [sic] Mine, and [With you] are her signature ballad style and they flopped in the [States]. Also with Boys to Men [sic], [4 seasons of loneliness] was their lead single in 97. It went to number 1 after its second week and then disappeared. It was their last number one. All other follow up singles were ballads failed to hit number one. Their 2nd single peaked at number 7 and was their last top 10 hit. Those are facts. Portrait is another excellent example. Most people felt like it was out of place on Caution and didn't really care for it, but the Hopefull Child Remix is light years better and got a lot of love from the lambs.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 16:31)
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by MusicfanJ from Germany
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"Ballads do not chart anymore." I don't think so. Adele's "Someone like you" or "Hello" are just two examples. The songs dominated the charts for weeks. If a song is outstanding it will work. No rappers and beats are needed. But a Disco Mariah would be cool. Like the new Rainbow mix.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 08:39)
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by 123 from USA
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Please no more ballads. Her discography has way too many as it is. Since the 2000s when they've tried to launch Mariah albums with a ballad and they all flopped (TTR, YM, and WY). Ballads do not chart anymore. People these days want bops, not ballads. They launched Caution with With You and the label only sent it to adult ac and urban ac. They didn't even bother to send it to major radio formats because they knew no one would play it. They figured they could get an Adult Comtempory hit and it didn't even top the formats it was sent to. AC was popular in the early 90s and as the 90s progressed, less and less ballads topped the charts. That's why acts like Boys II Men flopped 97 onwards as the continued to release ballads as singles instead of getting with the times and incorporating hip hop and uptempos. She needs to do something she has never done and that's an all up tempo album. All of her uptempos have traditionally stayed at the top longer than her ballads as they usually came and went. Her uptempo remixes for [Anytime you need a friend] were gaining traction in the UK but the label didn't support those remixes because they didn't want her seen as a disco diva. I think she could have sold more units of Music Box had the label released more uptempos. Anytime You Need a Friend and Without You are some of her best ballads and they failed to hit #1 but Dreamlover topped the charts for 8 consecutive weeks.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 02:31)
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by MusicfanJ from Germany
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I remember that Boyz II Men were at number one on the US charts in 97 with "4 seasons of loneliness". I think Mariah was at number one with "Without you" in Germany and many other countries in Europe. That song was so huge, it still gets more airplay here than "Dreamlover". But I understand what you mean. Personally I don't care for the charts anymore. It would be wonderful if Mariah had another hit. But I would prefer just good music. A hit or not.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 08:27)
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by 123 from USA
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Please no more ballads. Her discography has way too many as it is. Since the 2000s when they've tried to launch Mariah albums with a ballad and they all flopped (TTR, YM, and WY). Ballads do not chart anymore. People these days want bops, not ballads. They launched Caution with With You and the label only sent it to adult ac and urban ac. They didn't even bother to send it to major radio formats because they knew no one would play it. They figured they could get an Adult Comtempory hit and it didn't even top the formats it was sent to. AC was popular in the early 90s and as the 90s progressed, less and less ballads topped the charts. That's why acts like Boys II Men flopped 97 onwards as the continued to release ballads as singles instead of getting with the times and incorporating hip hop and uptempos. She needs to do something she has never done and that's an all up tempo album. All of her uptempos have traditionally stayed at the top longer than her ballads as they usually came and went. Her uptempo remixes for [Anytime you need a friend] were gaining traction in the UK but the label didn't support those remixes because they didn't want her seen as a disco diva. I think she could have sold more units of Music Box had the label released more uptempos. Anytime You Need a Friend and Without You are some of her best ballads and they failed to hit #1 but Dreamlover topped the charts for 8 consecutive weeks.
(Wednesday 7 August 2024; 02:31)
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by MusicfanJ from Germany
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Great thoughts Jamie. For the post I would give you hundreds thumbs up. "Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs." I would be very happy with it. I listened to "MIAMTEC" yesterday, somehow it is my least favourite album by Mariah. Also I love "Make it look good", "The art of letting go" and "Meteorite". But "Emotions" and "Music Box" are outstanding and unmatched until today. But I do believe Mariah will surprise us all, maybe next year. I hope so.
(Tuesday 6 August 2024; 18:00)
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by Jamie from UK
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I was just listening to Music Box and Emotions in the gym, and it got me thinking why Mariah never returned to doing a mainly ballad album with a few uptempo numbers. Yes she likes RnB but that doesn't mean it has to be your main focus for the rest of your career. Those types of albums worked for her and it's a shame she got stuck in the same RnB vibe for so long. Going back to a ballad album and then next album after that could have been more RnB. Do you think it's more to do with proving to Tommy that she can make it no matter what? I just think it would have been nice for her to experiment a bit more over the years, show us she's still got that soul sound she had on Emotions and the heart wrenching lyrics of Music Box. Just seems to me she made up her mind to break away from what she was and take a completely new direction and leave her core fan base behind. I'm grateful for the music we've had over the years but it would have been nice and I think beneficial to her career/likability with the general public had she not complete abandoned the image and music she was most famous for. Give us back that Soul influenced, Gospel loving Mariah that we knew and mix it with some RnB and you will have some happy lambs. I get she was affected by Tommy but that was 28 years ago now. Yes she's had some great success since but the diva show and lackluster songs are not working for her anymore. Surely she must see that. She always reflects on the great early days of her career in a positive way now, she needs to dig deep into herself and bring out the caring likeable lady she once was.
(Monday 5 August 2024; 18:25)
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If you want to leave a message, there are a few rules you must follow:
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This is a Mariah Carey messageboard, so the message must be related to Mariah Carey. |
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Only messages in English will be posted. And please try to write understandable English,
with the proper use of dots and capitals. |
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Messages with all capitals will be ignored. |
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Messages that are insulting (to Mariah, other artists or members of this messageboard) will
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The webmaster has the right to refuse any message he doesn't like.
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