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About Norman from USA: I've been a fan of Mariah's since I first heard Love Takes Time (I don't know how I initially missed Vision of Love), and I haven't looked back since. Her music has been there for me in my darkest hours to help lift out of the depths of whatever I was going through at the time. She's my all time favorite female singer, even though I love many others. It's funny to think of her music as a "friend", but it's always been there for me. I love her talent. " As we drifted to another place and time And the feeling was so heady and sublime As I lost my heart to you There in the dark Underneath the stars"

OSD Tori Kelly (107,352) by Norman from USA I think she gets nervous performing these songs. She has the skill and range, but the execution is a bit messy and not as sonically pleasing as it could be. Having Wanye sorta force-coaching her with the head spasms didn't help either. One thing about OSD for me has always been the Wanye and Mimi bridge adlibs - it drives the emotional element of the song to its peak and really delivers in a harmonious and powerful vocal performance. This rendition lacked that for me. (Tuesday 17 September 2024; 01:37)

All Alone In Love (D++ Edit) // Neo Soul Vibes (107,318) by Norman from USA I appreciate what they were trying to do with the tempo and arrangement - the smoothness of it all. That said, it ends up sounding amateurish at best. There's no need to add the vocal warbling at all, and snare (if that's a snare) is entirely too loud. It detracts from the vocals. A D grade for sure. (Thursday 5 September 2024; 16:55) this is a reply to message 107,296

All Alone In Love (D++ Edit) // Neo Soul Vibes (107,296) by 123 from USA Speaking of remixes RA, I loved this updated production to one of my favorites from her debut. I wish she would let other artists cover her album cuts/non number 1s. She has so many hidden gems. (Monday 2 September 2024; 01:51)

Webmaster, please... (107,056) by Norman from USA I'm more than okay not having a discussion about politics on a pop culture blog. That said, when it runs rampant and unchecked, it's just as irksome to have to see so much BS posted gleefully. So, yeah, block the political posts away. (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 11:20) this is a reply to message 107,055

Webmaster, please... (107,055) by Zachariah from Croatia Webmaster, are these posts about politics really necessary here, on Mariah Carey Archives? I mean, I really don't want to read about that here. It is enough that we (in Europe) are bombarded with that in the news every damn day. And we really do not care. We have enough of our own mess to deal with. So please, can you put this under control? Thank you. [Webmaster: If this message gets more than 10 thumbs up, I will stop posting messages on the American elections. See also my first rule.] (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 10:49)

Inspirational songs (107,054) by Norman from USA If you're not informed enough about certain topics to discuss them in public, it's okay. Just say that. No one expects you to have knowledge about everything. But don't go on a tangent regurgitating things you've picked up in passing from other people. Google is free. And, sure, so is Wikipedia, but try reading all the information out there debunking these talking points that were cleared up before he became POTUS. Vote for whomever you want, but don't post misinformation and expect it to go unchecked. (Wednesday 31 July 2024; 08:38) this is a reply to message 107,042

Inspirational songs (107,042) by BFF from United States I'm no supporter of Trump's, but the reality is that Biden's record on racial issues is equally bad or worse than Trump's. With Biden, you have five decades of off-color racial comments/gaffes and horrible policy choices that negatively impacted African-Americans. The difference is that Biden pretends to be your friend while stabbing you in the back, while Trump stabs you in the front. Biden voted for the 1994 crime bill which resulted in disproportionately higher rates of incarceration amongst African-Americans. He also spoke about how proud he was of his work with segregationists during his time in the Senate. And he was also opposed to busing as part of the de-segregation process. Vice President Harris called him out on this in the 2020 primary debate, go back and watch the clips. This is why I refused to support Joe Biden in the 2020 primary or the general election (and voted for Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins), why I thought he was an awful choice to be President Obama's VP (supported Obama in 2008 and 2012), and why I thought he was an awful candidate in 2008. Not saying that either Trump or Biden is great. I'm simply saying that Democrats are equally as capable as Republicans of racial bigotry, homophobia, misogyny etc. Almost every mainstream Democratic leader was opposed to same-sex marriage (Biden, Clinton, Obama, Clyburn, etc.) until the supreme court decision made it untenable to hold that belief. Many have never apologized and acknowledged they were wrong. (Tuesday 30 July 2024; 21:48)

Inspirational songs (106,976) by Norman from USA If I could like this message more times, I would. And you're right about not getting anywhere arguing with a cultist. A conservative is one thing, but being all in for a proven con artist, sexual predator, misogynist, bigot, ignorant, wannabe authoritarian (did you hear him today asking "Christians" to vote just one more time and they'll never have to vote again? Awful) just because you don't understand how the world economy works, and you don't know your own history, is quite another thing altogether. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 12:40) this is a reply to message 106,946

Inspirational songs (106,946) by Libra Lamb from USA Same here. Now we can relax and enjoy the Republican Party and Fake Fox News unravel and freak out because they thought Trump was a shoe in for the presidency. And now he'll lose, again. Loser MAGA cultists. (Thursday 25 July 2024; 01:05)

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,844) by Norman from USA That's not happening. I agree she needs to try something a bit different if she actually wants to sell again, but I'm not convinced she cares about it. When she cares, she commits 100% and goes all in. When was the last time she really pushed? Memoires? #Beautiful during Idol? I love Caution and the videos, but I'm not sure she was 100% all in, but she did step a bit outside of her comfort zone by collaborating with some of those producers. I think she needs a partner to work with, someone like an LA Reid type of figure to push her. I think she does her best work when she's challenged and maybe even doubted, so she fights to prove them wrong. I think it has to be someone with a lot of knowledge and power - someone who she respects but that doesn't just agree with her on everything. Nothing great is forged in comfort, and I think she's gotten comfortable with where she's at and what she's achieved. She's magical in music, but business savvy, PR and branding are whole other beasts she never quite navigated successfully on her own. Her current team might have all the answers and ideas, but is she interested? I don't know. Do I think she wants that 20th #1 or 21st? Absolutely. I'm just not sure she currently has the drive to do so. Plus, these #1s are kind of a joke these days. They don't seem to be earned as much as they're curated through different media. But that's another Oprah. I can see her maybe changing up the producers a bit, but I'm not sure what else she'd actually change. There's a lot of different ways she could push for a fresh sound and image while remaining true to who she is, but up to her to want it. Just my late night 2 cents. (Saturday 6 July 2024; 12:11) this is a reply to message 106,840

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,840) by Randy from USA Mariah is a rebuilding project at this point. The first thing that has to go is the diva like antics. She has to drop the mermaid gowns. The obsession with lighting, hair and make up. Learn to play an instrument, like piano or guitar. She has been saying I'm a terrible piano player for how many years? Long enough to learn the same chords used in all of pop music. My real MCArchives family, listen to the instrumental of We Belong Together. It's four chords. I can play it. And I'm a terrible piano player. Toni Braxton plays piano. Madonna learned guitar. She has the money for a one on one teacher. Once she learns that, she can sit on stage and sing a new song followed by an unplugged version of one of her hits on a talk show. People will respect and love that. (Friday 5 July 2024; 17:00)

Quick question (106,020) by Norman from USA This is just for fun, okay? I was wondering what you guys thought would be the bigger pop culture moment: a) Mariah and Madonna having live on-camera moment together. (doesn't have to be a duet. It could be something like Whitney and Mimi did as presenters, or a PSA, or cameo in the other person's video.) Or b) Mariah and Celine doing something similar. I only mean it as a Zeitgeist moment to move the needle. It's not about liking or disliking anyone or whatever they do. Simply in terms of a moment. Thoughts? (Friday 22 March 2024; 23:31)

Emojis (105,985) by Norman from USA Yeah, that one stumped me, too. I hope it's up-tempo if it's a song. And please have a MV with a story and a budget (fingers crossed). (Friday 15 March 2024; 04:34) this is a reply to message 105,982

Emojis (105,982) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So there's a new post about something happening next week. Anyone can help me decipher emojis? It has: Butterfly = Mariah Cat with hear eyes = Katie Perry Dancing girl = ?? Cuban flag = Camilla Cabello? Diamond = Rihanna? High heel = ?? (Thursday 14 March 2024; 23:04)

There goes my heart again (105,972) by Norman from USA The only one I'm believing is the new medley of fan faves and rarely performed songs for the Vegas shows. That seems more plausible. I'm ready to be wrong and surprised, however. (Thursday 14 March 2024; 02:45) this is a reply to message 105,966

There goes my heart again (105,966) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok so, we all know these insider accounts have messed with our heads. A bunch of stuff they mentioned turned out to be false like a YAR MV, a YAR live performance the day after release, a strong promo plan for YAR to go to #1. Then of course there are rumors about Cardi and all but we'll see where it goes. But in the last few days I see there has been a few new posts indicating Mariah. First was a Butterfly emoji with the words "this March". The account uses Butterfly to indicate Mariah. Then it says MC and Janet Jackson are in the talks of a collaboration and the latest one with a hashtag rumor is a butterfly and snake emoji. Snake is usually now Taylor's avatar for reputation. There's also a post about her having special guests at the Vegas shows. So I am prepared to be hurt again. Join me. (Wednesday 13 March 2024; 02:53)

Cardi B (105,859) by Norman from USA It's a Freestyle track and not meant to be a traditional single. I'm all in for Mariah to collab with Cardi if it makes sense to her. I don't believe this was the track she was meant to be on because it doesn't make sense on a Freestyle track; it doesn't even have a hook. I'm still optimistic we'll get something else from Mimi aside from the 30th anniversary of Merry Christmas in November. YAR has grown on me quite a bit but I'm still preferring the Selfish AI cover because it's just "her" and for the flow of it. The JT version doesn't hit the same and is unmemorable imo. (Monday 4 March 2024; 22:56) this is a reply to message 105,858

Cardi B (105,858) by jaker20 from US I love Cardi but I'm relieved that Mariah isn't on it, because it's just not catchy. Yes, the video is also rachet [sic]. It doesn't seem like it's not even going to debut in the top 40, which is surprising for a major current rap artist. (Monday 4 March 2024; 03:40)

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,804) by Norman from USA Hey Todd, was the file taken down, or did you delete it? I'd been able to upload it to Spotify and listened to it on a playlist I made with Yes, but now it won't play. Either way, thank you for uploading it in the first place. Cheers. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 22:46) this is a reply to message 105,394

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,394) by Todd from Sydney, Australia If any of you are on the TikTok, you might have seen the Mariah Carey AI version of JT's "Selfish" doing the rounds. Normally they sound rubbish, but this one is exceptional. It actually feels like a MC song. Anyway - if you want the MP3, here it is. (Tuesday 13 February 2024; 03:17)

MV too? (105,428) by Norman from USA Yes, and? We're getting a video too. I'm verklempt. (Thursday 15 February 2024; 07:33)

AG + MC = remix #1 (105,411) by Norman from USA Wow. Okay, so it's happening. You can preorder a copy there. There's also a cover for the vinyl single or something else that has Ariana with her back towards us leaning against a taller woman (MC?) who's also wearing a ponytail. A storm is brewing. Apparently out this Friday. (Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:08)

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,404) by Norman from USA Thank you, Todd. I really like this a lot. I didn't even recognize it when I first heard it. I listened to about half of JT's original and couldn't get into it, but this caught my attention from the start. Imagine if she actually sang this, it would be that much better. It sounds current and fresh without seemingly jumping on a trend or whatnot. It's right in her mid-tempo wheelhouse, truthfully. I like that the vocals are clear and not overwrought and or ornate just because they can be. I know she can give us even better than this. Here's to miracles. (Wednesday 14 February 2024; 08:19) this is a reply to message 105,394

Ethical? Maybe not. Great? Yes (105,394) by Todd from Sydney, Australia If any of you are on the TikTok, you might have seen the Mariah Carey AI version of JT's "Selfish" doing the rounds. Normally they sound rubbish, but this one is exceptional. It actually feels like a MC song. Anyway - if you want the MP3, here it is. (Tuesday 13 February 2024; 03:17)

Yes, And? (105,321) by Norman from USA It would've been top 10 without all the remixes. A top 10 debut used to be a big deal, it could've been top 5 even, and that would've been great too. But it's all BS now. Megan got more sales than Ari without a dozen remixes. Yeah, she added some later, but not 12 or so. I really lost respect for Ari for that, even if it was her team. She knows damn well what they're doing. I can't remember what publication had an article about how a #1 debut doesn't mean what it used to in the age of streaming. Especially when they drop like lead after the first week. Oh well. Hate the game, as they say. (Thursday 8 February 2024; 06:50) this is a reply to message 105,316

Yes, And? (105,316) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think the only reason this even went to #1 is because her fans were starving for her music and had almost given up hope that she would release anything anytime soon, and because she basically used a controversial topic to boost publicity and get people to listen to it to see what tea she spilt. The controversy being her relationship with SpongeBob and breaking up his family, and using lyrics like why do people care about whose d-word she rides. (Wednesday 7 February 2024; 23:58)

Showbizz411 (105,282) by Norman from USA Why I thought this slug was from Business Insider is beyond me, but here's his "scoop" on Mariah's new music. [Webmaster: Did you know this website also has a news section?] (Tuesday 6 February 2024; 02:04)

Tomorrow (105,265) by Norman from USA That slime weasel from Business Insider (yes, Friedman) is supposed to have news on Mariah's new album. I don't know why he's getting a scoop, but here we are. (Monday 5 February 2024; 03:43)

Tributes (105,231) by Norman from USA I know Tori Kelly can sing better than that. She might've really been nervous singing in front of Mimi. At least Mariah shared her on her IG. And I agree that with such a vast catalog they should find something else. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 04:23) this is a reply to message 105,230

Tributes (105,230) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Don't hate me but I think all the tributes MC gets are just so meh. Why can't we ever get a relevant artist to do the tribute, she's THE Mariah Carey. Also why do people limit the tribute songs to only the first 3-5 years of her career. She's got so many hits I don't get why it's always VOL, Make it Happen etc. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 03:02)

It's tea time somewhere (105,229) by Norman from USA So Ayo Edebiri is hosting SNL with "musical" guest I Don't Know Her. And the gag is that Ayo had a whole lot about her when she was going to do the Superbowl with Shakira. Listen to Ayo on this podcast dragging her. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 02:31)

Couture (105,225) by Norman from USA Hahaha right? To be fair though, I found out she's worn that specific designer on more than one occasion before last night. Once for the launch of the Chopard jewelry collab in 2022, and most recently for the Lovers & Friends concert, and they were both black with some gold. (Friday 2 February 2024; 19:58) this is a reply to message 105,219

Couture (105,219) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hahaha I too was thinking it'll be Kardashian Konnection. They wear a lot from the designer. But I agree the styling/draping could have been better to add drama like the run way. (Friday 2 February 2024; 15:22)

Look (105,224) by Norman from USA Very true about the comfort zone thing. It was adventurous at least. Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing what she has in the works for this era. (Friday 2 February 2024; 19:49) this is a reply to message 105,220

Look (105,220) by Brandon from USA I agree. I'll thought overall that Mariah looked stunning. Her face, hair, jewelry were all flawless. While not a huge fan of the dress, I will give her kudos for stepping outside of her comfort zone lately fashion-wise and going for more high fashion moments. We know she likes to recycle the same style of black sequined early 2000's dresses with so I'll give her a pass for trying something new. I feel a new era coming soon and if she is continuing to step outside of her comfort zone visually and musically, I can't wait. (Friday 2 February 2024; 16:41)

Couture (105,216) by Norman from USA Apparently, it's Schiaparelli design from F/W 2023. But it really needed the drama of the train and better draping around her body. I had my suspicion K. Jenner might have had something to do with it, and since discovering it is in fact a designer they regularly work with, it's definitely more of a probability that clan had a hand in this. (Friday 2 February 2024; 13:31)

The shade of it all (105,215) by Norman from USA So she didn't pay them dust because she went, but the shade was in full effect with "Is this a real Grammy? I haven't seen one in so (cue dramatic elongation of the word) long... we'll figure out what this is later." The humor is still intact (Friday 2 February 2024; 13:17)

Look (105,212) by Norman from USA Other than herself, I'm not sure who else to blame for that ensemble moment. To me, it looked like they ran out of time on a Project Runway episode. Oh, well. (Friday 2 February 2024; 10:13)

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,204) by Norman from USA I agree she should pay them dust, but I'm guessing she'll go or participate in some capacity if Lenny Kravitz is going. He's also receiving the same award. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 23:14) this is a reply to message 105,203

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,203) by Terna from Nigeria Mariah should pay them absolute dust. That award show is obsolete in 2024 and Mariah does not need them to acknowledge what the whole world already knows, that indeed she has had powerful lasting impact on the whole world, even in territories where English is a secondary language. It is plain to see that she has triumphed - a true winner, after that 1996 incident the world has not forgotten. If you ask me, that "foiling" was the beginning of the end of this Grammys show. How the mighty have fallen. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 21:39)

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