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Mariah's AMA performances (107,460) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia This is for fun. My review on all of her AMA performances. 1. Someday (AMA 1991) - Very simple performance of her, no dancers, no props on stage, just her showing off her vocals and whistle in the end. 2. Fantasy (AMA 1996) - The stage was full of dancers and sometimes Mariah was a bit confused where to go. The vocals were very good and she sounded girly during this era. 3. My All (AMA 1998) - This performance was aired via satellite that was taken from her Butterfly World Tour in Tokyo Dome. She sounded raspy but she nailed every notes. I love the hair. I remember watching this on tv and shocked to hear how her voice changed. 4. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last Remix) (AMA 2000) - She sounded out of breath throughout the performance but she makes it up at the end with singing acapella "thank you lord". 5. Through The Rain (AMA 2003) - The choir really boost the performance. I love the backdrop video that played at the back of Mariah when she performed this. Very inspiring. 6. Don't Forget About Us (AMA 2005) - I like the intro beat of the song. Such a dramatic performance after the bridge with all of her hand movements. She sounded ok though. 7. I Stay In Love (AMA 2008) - This is the beginning of the era where she stiffs and looks uncomfortable performing. This was at the time she was pregnant and miscarriaged. 8. With You (AMA 2018) - I really like the visuals. Mariah performing in that pink dress and the dress looked like a big pink flower and the male dancers are under it. 9. We Belong Together (AMA 2024) - She looked so beautiful. Nice gown. Beautiful gown. Nice hair. The vocals were ok. I love it. I wish AMA would compile all of Mariah's performances and put in on YouTube. (Monday 7 October 2024; 07:33)

Music Box and Daydream original tracklisting (107,336) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Now that we have all the songs from those two best seller albums, I can't help but think that if Mariah or the record company decided to just include all the tracks maybe the albums would be more successfull that what they already are. 14 tracks in one album is such a solid album. The full tracklisting: Music Box 1. Dreamlover 2. Hero 3. Anytime You Need A Friend 4. Now That I Know 5. All I Live For 6. Music Box 7. Without You 8. Workin' Hard 9. I've Been Thinking About You 10. Never Forget You 11. Just To Hold You Once Again 12. My Prayer 13. All I've Ever Wanted 14. Everything Fades Away Daydream 1. Fantasy 2. Underneath The Stars 3. One Sweet Day 4. Open Arms 5. Always Be My Baby 6. Slipping Away 7. I Am Free 8. One Night 9. When I Saw You 10. Melt Away 11. Long Ago 12. Forever 13. Daydream (interlude) 14. Looking In (Sunday 8 September 2024; 11:41)

Condolences to Mariah Carey (107,269) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I just read the heartbreaking news. Condolences to Mariah Carey. I guess this year "It's Time" video would be a sad theme dedicating to her family. The Merry Christmas album also celebrate its 30th anniversary. I hope the album would reach No. 1 on Billboard 200 chart this year. (Tuesday 27 August 2024; 15:13)

Yellow dress at Aruba (106,548) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Don't you guys think the yellow dress that she wore at the Aruba concert would be perfect for the Met Gala 2024 with the theme The Garden of Time. I think it would be perfect. Maybe it's just me. (Monday 27 May 2024; 05:40)

Similarity between Big Energy Remix and yes, and? (105,685) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Both songs have snippet promo video but not actual video. Such a waste. In Big Energy Remix, we can see Mariah and Latto in a short promo video wearing pink dresses. Why can't they took that opportunity to just film a video. Nowadays, visual is very important. Now the history repeat itself. Mariah and Ariana were both on set together for promo video of yes, and? wearing black dresses in some hotel but didn't shoot a video. Just a snippet of them hanging around, laughing, lipsynching to the audio of that song. Total waste. We could at least deserve a cheap low budget video of Mariah and Latto in that pink dresses, and Mariah and Ariana in that black dresses. At least. (Friday 23 February 2024; 15:27)

All I Want For Christmas Is You #1 (104,648) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia The song is predicted to be #1 for Billboard Hot 100 dated 30th December 2023 for tracking between 15th December 2023 until 21st December 2023. This would make the song 14 weeks at #1. Let’s make the song one more week at #1 for chart dated 6th January 2024 for tracking between 22nd December 2023 until 28th December 2023. That week is crucial because that’s when people play Christmas music the most. So far the summary: 2019 - 2 weeks. 2020 - 2 weeks. 2021 - 2 weeks. 2022 - 5 weeks. 2023 - 3 weeks. Total: 14 weeks. Merry Christmas to all lambs. (Monday 25 December 2023; 05:21)

View from here (104,196) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Yes I agree. I observed that the "stiffness era" began during the performances of Just Stand Up and I'm That Chick at Fashion Rocks 2008. She was never the same again. (Friday 24 November 2023; 03:41) this is a reply to message 104,195

View from here (104,195) by jaker20 from US It was a very noticeable shift. Immediately right after the TMB video, she was completely different in how she carries herself. Like I said, that video is probably the last time that we've seen Mariah move as much. So clearly whatever it is that caused her being stiff happened immediately after that. (Friday 24 November 2023; 02:25)

What if Glitter was released on Columbia Records (103,971) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Mariah said the original script for All That Glitters (the original name of the movie) was very dark and edgy. If Sony was behind the project, maybe Mariah could even win her Oscar for Best Original Song for Never Too Far or at least get nominated for Best Actress. All That Glitters would become what The Bodyguard did to Whitney's. Maybe. (Monday 6 November 2023; 00:45) this is a reply to message 103,970

What if Glitter was released on Columbia Records (103,970) by Robert-Anthony from United States Let's just say MC's relationship with Sony didn't deteriorate until 2001. Rainbow was released without all of the label turmoil. Thus, leading the way for Sony to pour all of their money into the Glitter movie and soundtrack. Tommy was playing fair and nice to MC. The Loverboy Firecracker sample was released making the Glitter soundtrack bigger than Daydream in terms of album sales. The Grammys committee finally recognized MC for her amazing artistry. Grammys and multiple other awards were awarded to MC for her 2nd biggest album behind Music Box. Would this premise awarded us to have never heard Charmbraclet [sic]? Could MC's vocals on TEOM had been better because she would have never recorded Charmbraclet [sic]? Charmbraclet i[sic] s probably an album that possibly damaged MC's voice. Just me talking to a young friend who never listened to Glitter. He just remembers TEOM and the WBT radio phenomenon. (Monday 6 November 2023; 00:26)

#Beautiful (103,555) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia If only Mariah and her company had a good planning and marketing, #Beautiful could be her 19 No 1 and You Don’t Know What To Do (replacing You’re Mine) is the 20 No 1. Then Mariah can have another No 1 for A No No (replacing With You) and end everything with All I Want For Christmas Is You for her 22 No 1. Then she can respectfully retire with 22 songs that reached the top of Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. (Saturday 23 September 2023; 09:41) this is a reply to message 103,551

#Beautiful (103,551) by jaker20 from US There's a smash hit hidden somewhere in this song. It has 5 remixes but they landed in the wrong hands who were not inspired it. This David Guetta convo has me thinking. The song has a classic beat and someone like him would do wonders with it. (Friday 22 September 2023; 20:55)

All I Live For (103,487) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia The first chorus is different. Mariah sings the whole first chorus in the Extended Version. In The Rarities, basically the background singers do the whole first chorus. Also I noticed that in Extended Version, Mariah's voice is less nasal especially in "nobody's gonna steal my heart away". (Thursday 14 September 2023; 18:34) this is a reply to message 103,474

All I Live For (103,474) by Andrew from the UK Apologies if this has already been discussed and deliberated but it's driving me a little insane: "No I would never play around" in the extended version sounds like The Rarities vocal with the word "around" different as if Mariah has taken the Rarities version and spliced it at that point. The extended version goes up on the word around and it doesn't flow like a phrase. I'm very confused: did Mariah condense the extended version to make a short version for The Rarities or - I'm a bit lost as to what I am hearing and what the differences are. Has anyone got this? (Thursday 14 September 2023; 06:17)

My tracklist order for MC30 (103,430) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Yes I love the 15-tracklist. I always wonder why they didn't just put all the 15 songs in one album. 15 tracks in one album is somewhat normal even back then in the 90's. (Monday 11 September 2023; 01:56) this is a reply to message 103,426

My tracklist order for MC30 (103,426) by The Real Deal from USA This is my tracklist order for MC30. To me, it offers a cohesive listening experience. Dreamlover Hero Anytime You Need A Friend Music Box Now That I Know My Prayer Do You Think Of Me Working Hard All I Live For Never Forget You Without You Just To Hold You Once Again I've Been Thinking About You Everything Fades Away All I've Ever Wanted (Monday 11 September 2023; 00:04)

Mariah Carey EP in 1996 (103,410) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Now that we all discovered that Mariah has so many unreleased songs from the vault, I wonder why Sony didn't take the chance to release Mariah's EP featuring all the unreleased songs to make more money off Mariah's catalogue. I'm guessing the best year would be end of 1996 (the only year where Mariah didn't release any album). Considering 1996 was among the peak year of Mariah's career, the EP definitely would sell at least 5-6 million copies in US. The tracklist would be: 1. Here We Go Around Again 2. Can You Hear Me 3. Do You Think Of Me 4. All I Live For 5. Workin' Hard 6. My Prayer 7. Slipping Away 8. One Night (Sunday 10 September 2023; 08:40)

My Prayer, So Blessed, Without You (103,387) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Maybe the reason they left out this song because the background music was the same as So Blessed, from her Emotions album. And they also have to choose either this song or Without You, both are covers, so they choose Without You. (Saturday 9 September 2023; 03:24)

My Prayer (103,274) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Wow I can't believe Mariah has another unreleased song from Music Box, apart from All I Live For. I wonder why she didn't put this in The Rarities. Maybe she's saving this for this 30th Anniversary of Music Box. Or maybe this is the new song that she wrote recently and after she sang in the studio, she uses the AI from her Music Box album to make it sound like the voice from that album. Hehe just kidding. I can't wait to hear My Prayer and I hope she releases it as a single with video and promotions. (Friday 1 September 2023; 07:26)

Loverboy (103,144) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia In my opinion, the people at Virgin should have released the original Loverboy Firecracker version. This version is much more radio friendly with Mariah's full vocals during the chorus. Just similar to her others' uptempo leading singles; Dreamlover, Fantasy, and Heartbreaker. So be it, if the other entertainer sampled the same song. Mariah and Virgin should have focused on the marketing and promotion to boost the song to the masses. Mariah made several public tv apearances in June/July 2001 but zero singing. Then how the people are going to like the song? Back then in 2001, tv live performances made a big impact on an artiste unlike now. Instead of participating with a game on TRL in finding her loverboy (June episode) and giving out ice cream to the audience (July episode) she can focus on singing Loverboy live or even singing Never Too Far. (Monday 7 August 2023; 07:02) this is a reply to message 103,141

Loverboy (103,141) by Robert-Anthony from United States The Loverboy debacle was probably the catalyst in MC's decline in popularity. First, who was the Virgin AR executive who pitched the idea to the promotional team to sell the single for 49 cents at retailers. The number one female artist at the time and you have to sell her lead album single for 49 cents to ensure a hit on the Hot 100 because radio airplay was weak. Second, the remix was disorganized with all of the special guests who overpowered MC's own remix. I remember back then thinking that there is too much going on the remix. Third, it was MC's first album lead single to not make it to #1. Finally, the Candy sample just did not hit hard enough as a sample for a lead single. After a couple of listens, you get bored with the heavy beat. (Sunday 6 August 2023; 16:29)

Charmbracelet tour (103,121) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I was lucky to attend her concert in Malaysia in 2004. Throughout the concert, she was wearing only one costume which was her pink Automatic Princess tank top and a blue pants. Her voice was in top shape especially during Without You and Hero. Too bad I can't find those performances on YouTube. It was reported in the national news the next day that the concert was attended by 40,000 people. (Tuesday 1 August 2023; 17:16) this is a reply to message 103,085

Charmbracelet tour (103,085) by Jamie from UK Just watching the Charmbracelet tour, I was lucky enough to go to this twice. I remember how great her voice was and watching it back now it's amazing how relaxed she is, considering it wasn't long after the breakdown she has more confidence there than I think she does now, her voice was in good shape and she appeared relaxed and in control. Maybe she was compliant with her meds then having been newly diagnosed who knows but hopefully she can get back to this. (Thursday 27 July 2023; 21:46)

The greatest songwriter (102,949) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Apart from writing songs for Allure, Mariah also contributed to the songwriting of the song Don’t Go Lookin For Love for the group Blaque in their 1999 album. How I wish Mariah kept that song for her Rainbow album. The song fit nicely between songs from that Rainbow album. (Sunday 2 July 2023; 05:35) this is a reply to message 102,948

The greatest songwriter (102,948) by Robert-Anthony from United States We all were impressed with her songwriting skills with Head Over Heals and Last Chance for Allure. I thought back then she going to be writing for other artists like Babyface was doing while he still had a solo career. Maybe she will still write for other artists with the right record deal. (Saturday 1 July 2023; 21:31)

Find that Rainbow's end (102,885) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Release that song now. It’s about time Mariah brings back the glory of that 90’s dance house remix. Who would’ve thought that when Mariah said back in the day that one day she’s going to finish the song Rainbow interlude, the song would be a dance song. (Wednesday 14 June 2023; 20:54)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,551) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia You do know that the "black Venezuelan" thing is not something made up by the lambs. But it was mentioned herself by Mariah on her interviews when people asked her on her dad. You must be a young lamb that don't watches Mariah's old interviews. Look it up. She said that "my mom is Irish and my dad is black Venzuelan". (Thursday 13 April 2023; 20:43) this is a reply to message 102,549

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,549) by Mariahsbaby from usa Respectfully, why are we lambs so confused about Mariah's identity? Her father is not a black Venezuelan man, rather an afro American man with an afro Venezuelan descent. It's not the same thing. (Thursday 13 April 2023; 16:34)

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,546) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I want Mariah's new album titled as "The Rise of Black Irish" or just simply "Black Irish". I can imagine what would Mariah say when the interviewer ask, "Why you named this album as Black Irish?" Then she would reply "Because I am a Black Irish, I do darling. My mom is Irish and my dad is Black Venezuelan." (Thursday 13 April 2023; 08:17) this is a reply to message 102,536

New Mariah titles (one word) (102,536) by Randy from USA So Bill, I wasn't feeling your list. So I asked AI for ten titles that were one word in keeping in line with Emotions, Daydream, Butterfly, Rainbow and Glitter. I still didn't like the list lol but I think Harmony is the best no? And she has already touched on a lot of these lol. Phoenix Radiance Serendipity Euphoria Enchantment Harmony Whimsy Mirage Infinity Nostalgia We must really be bored lol. (Wednesday 12 April 2023; 01:00)

Why must she choose Infinity as the bonus single? (102,378) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Of all the break up songs that she has, from The Rarities and other unreleased songs, why she had to choose Infinity? She can either pick the inspirational ballad like I Pray, or the "woe is me" kind of ballad like Out Here On My Own, or she can go for the happy diss song like Cool On You, or fun retro like Mesmerized. Any of those songs that she choose as bonus/leading single from that 2015 era would definitely turn out better. (Thursday 23 March 2023; 12:24)

#Beautiful (102,361) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia In a parallel universe, this song is Mariah's 19th #1 and All I Want For Christmas Is You is the 20th. There I said it. (Monday 20 March 2023; 13:01)

Mariah and JLo always release an album the same year (102,333) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia JLo is planning to release her new album this year, This Is Me... Now. So I guess this year would be the year where Mariah would release her album too. I've been observing far too long that somehow Mariah and JLo would always release an album the same year. Maybe it's coincidence or their management wanted to capitalize their rivalry for marketing. Here's the recap: 1. On The Six, Rainbow (1999) 2. JLo, Glitter (2001) 3. This Is Me Then, Charmbracelet (2002) 4. Rebirth, The Emancipation (2005) 5. Brave (October 2007) E=MC2 original plan was to release end of 2007 but was pushed back to 2008 6. AKA, Me I Am Mariah (2014) (Saturday 11 March 2023; 02:41)

Release IAW music video and get that 20 #1 (102,197) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia She needs to take advantage of this viral song. Pay someone great to direct the music video, Mariah can use her own money if there's no budget from her label. Release the live performance of IAW from that Lopez show. Maybe this is the last chance we have to secure her 20 #1. (Friday 10 February 2023; 11:41)

Never Forget You (102,081) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I always love this song. I always have a feeling that if Mariah happen to give away Hero to Gloria Estefan (as she always tells this story) maybe Never Forget You would be chosen as the second single after Dreamlover. (Monday 16 January 2023; 11:45) this is a reply to message 102,075

Never Forget You (102,075) by Robert-Anthony from United States Just wondering about the Lambs thought if MC could sing NFY in the same key today from beginning to end. I think that she could in a relaxed setting in front Lambs. (Sunday 15 January 2023; 16:35)

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