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About Giovanni from USA: Big music lover who loves Mimi.

My all (110,902) by Giovanni from USA One of Mariah's best songs and hits. I listened to today and it sounds so good when you haven't heard it in a while. I also watched some of her live performances and I so wish she still had her Butterfly voice. Butterfly era Mariah was amazing. (Wednesday 3 September 2025; 03:34)

Here for it all/The Era Of Mi (110,900) by Giovanni from USA Do y'all think Mariah should have named her album "The Era Of Mi"? It's a very strong album title. Also I wonder what she is doing in the studio? Remixes? (Wednesday 3 September 2025; 02:10)

Lambi (110,882) by Giovanni from USA Yeah I always come on here and post anything Mariah related lol. Random things will pop up in my head like song covers I wish she would have recorded, or thinking about past eras and future number ones. It would get boring posting about the same topic. I usually always move on to something else. I still think about what could have been with "The art of letting go" album. Wished Mariah would have just released the album. I still wanna hear those songs from the leaked tracklist like the song with Stevie Wonder. Maybe they were fake or Mariah didn't like them anymore. Mariah is my favorite voice and music artist so I am really looking forward to listening to "Here for it all". (Monday 1 September 2025; 19:13)

Super Bowl (110,829) by Giovanni from USA I'm a no on Mariah doing a Super Bowl performance. I just think she's past her prime and I don't know if she could deliver vocally. I think it would be a risk and any mess up would just be more ammo for haters. We're still recovering from that disastrous New Year's Eve performance so the last thing Mariah needs is negative coverage of a bad performance. Let Taylor Swift do it. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 19:55)

Sugar Sweet (110,827) by Giovanni from USA I listened to "Sugar Sweet" and I definitely want a solo version. This song is a hit to me. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 19:33)

MC back in the studio (110,826) by Giovanni from USA I do hope Mariah has a hit on her hands but if she doesn't that's okay. For me she has more than enough but how awesome would it be if she did get herself a 20th number one. I do believe "HFIA" will be a good album regardless. The song titles are very interesting especially "Play this song". I also hear the music in background for "Mi" and it sounds so good. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 19:31) this is a reply to message 110,824

MC back in the studio (110,824) by Bobby A from United States Shezz, this is great news. Surely, some JD remixes and new songs are on the way. MC's surprise studio picture looks like JD's So So Def studio. I really feel now that no more singles will be released until after the album drops. I am saying this because the way MC revealed the tracklist in such a social media strategy way to build anticipation with the song titles and lyric two liners. I believe Gamma wants multiple songs to "album bomb" on the Hot 100 like Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem did in May. It will probably happen with Mi, Play This Song, Confetti and Champagne, I Won't Allow It, My Love, Jesus Do It, Here For It All, and In My Feelings. People are talking about these songs the most in social media comments. I believe it will happen for her HFIA. 2010 is when streaming numbers were allowed in the calculation equation for the Hot 100. (Saturday 30 August 2025; 13:34)

Power 106 radio interview (110,792) by Giovanni from USA Does anyone know when the interview will be available to watch? It's not posted anywhere. Look like a fun interview unlike some of the ones I've seen. I was shocked Mariah did not have her sunglasses for once haha. (Friday 29 August 2025; 00:57)

Sugar Sweet solo version (110,790) by Giovanni from USA This is what I wanted from the start. It's a good song and it could have been the song of the Summer if Mariah had another verse and a video ready to go. I realize now in order for a song to be a hit fans need to stream but a video doesn't hurt. I still like watching new music videos. I don't know what Mariah and her team were thinking with "Sugar sweet" because it could have been a hit. (Friday 29 August 2025; 00:50)

JD / Johnta Austin (110,761) by Giovanni from USA I'm very surprised that JD did not produce one song for "HFIA". Does anyone know if he and Mariah are still friends? Also what happened with Johnta Austin? Mariah hasn't worked with him again since "DFAU" I believe, she should work with him again. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 06:19)

MC the GOAT (110,760) by Giovanni from USA I did not know that (about Tommy). I like Bey but her having 35 Grammys is a joke. Mariah was robbed in '96 and in '06. She definitely deserved album of the year for "TEOM" but the Academy gave it to U2. It was nice to see Mariah at the Grammys last year but she once again called them overrated lol. Maybe she can at least be nominated again if her songs are worthy. (Thursday 28 August 2025; 06:09) this is a reply to message 110,755

MC the GOAT (110,755) by Lambi from USA The Academy hates Mariah. It's very apparent Tommy infiltrated the board in '96 and wanted to humiliate the crap out of her since they were on the brink of divorce. They still objectively did her dirty during TEOM when she blatantly deserved AOTY and refused to give it to her. Though the Grammys are desperate to save their credibility now, they thought making Beyoncé the most awarded in 2023 would reel in ratings, but it backfired. The general public's sentiment was, "Nah, she good, but she not that good." It worked for them having her until around 2015 imho, but everyone truly woke up after she won Best Country Album last year. Everyone thought, "Okay, so sponsored and paid by Jay-Z," which we all know is true. It's so clearly her retaliation for being snubbed in the Country Music Awards, so they called their friends up in the Grammy board. It was a pathetic move though, it's sadly backfired and now most of America think the Grammys is a joke. It turns out all the small towns throughout the nation know the authentic country sound and America is not just LA and New York. Anywho, MC did surprisingly get an invite to the Grammys to present for Miley, so maybe they've cooled off on Mariah and are finally ready to develop a decent relationship with her. "Actually, so people think we're rigged and we need real talent again. You down?" (Thursday 28 August 2025; 01:53)

MC the GOAT (110,743) by Giovanni from USA If the music is good and there's a song worth being nominated, do you think the Academy would actually nominate her? (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 19:30) this is a reply to message 110,738

MC the GOAT (110,738) by Lambi from USA I can't. Mariah looks absolutely stunning in her recent Instagram reel talking about the Mi era. I love how Kristofer does her lips and how she didn't get fillers like everyone else in Hollywood. She simply sculpts them with makeup in such a brilliant way. Mariah has found her signature looks and is unapologetically maximizing them. She is just "making the most of life". She truly is doing what ever the hell she wants and I aspire to be that festive. "I'm about to reach a new beauty peak, darlings: body snatched, face snatched, a VMA moment, a BET Icon Award moment, maybe a couple of number ones, and beat The Beatles. A Grammy moment to remind everyone who the **** I am." She understands bipolar disorder is bleak, so she's choosing to experience all the highs to their fullest extent. "I don't care. Buy the award. We're wealthy and fabulous. Buy the finest diamonds, it doesn't matter. Don't be bleak. I'm the queen of Christmas. I'm rich and sexy as hell darlings." I love how she's arrived at the point where she knows she is in fact the best, a cut above everyone, and is now getting whatever the **** she wants. Why? Because she simply can. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 13:45)

Excited (110,742) by Giovanni from USA Maybe, I heard she might reveal the tracklist soon. I guess the one that was leaked might be legit after all. If so the songs look interesting. I can't wait to hear the gospel track with The Clark Sisters. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 19:26) this is a reply to message 110,739

Excited (110,739) by Bobby A from United States I have a good feeling "Mi" or "Play This Song" will be the 3rd single. Gamma is probably going to drop it a week before the album is released or on 09.26. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 13:56)

#Beautiful video (110,736) by Giovanni from USA Do not and I repeat do not come for the "#Beautiful" video. Mariah looks sexy as hell and so does Miguel haha. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 10:20) this is a reply to message 110,734

#Beautiful video (110,734) by Dove from United States I really want to like the #Beautiful video because I love the song but it's so awkward to watch. And I hate to say it but cringe. Which is weird because the video is technically good. It looks like art. It's just... her poses and facial expressions don't look natural. Neither do Miguel's. It's funny because she looks better in the behind the scenes making the video footage than in the actual video. I really wish they would go back and rework that one. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 06:39)

Excited (110,730) by Giovanni from USA I don't know what y'all guys but I'm excited for "Here for it all". Mariah just posted on X and I guess "MI" might actually be a song from the album. Sounds very r&b and captivating, I do hope she reveals the tracklist. (Wednesday 27 August 2025; 02:51)

Here For It All (110,713) by Giovanni from USA Those leaked tracklists are most likely fake. (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 15:05) this is a reply to message 110,711

Here For It All (110,711) by Shezz from Pk Haha if it's Roger F, he's really doing a great job at masking his dislike for MC. Nostradamous seems to love her. I've seen the few leaked track names and now the whole tracklisting floating around on UKmix. I don't post there but it's a good place to get more info on MC. I recognized Mimi L there. (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 10:55)

I Don't (110,712) by Giovanni from USA Haha I forgot about "Hate U", it's definitely one of her worst videos. I too hated those swimsuits on her. However I love the video for "#Beautiful". (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 15:04) this is a reply to message 110,710

I Don't (110,710) by jaker20 from US The video for H.A.T.E.U. is also shockingly bad. I was even more chocked to find out that Bret Ratner directed it who directed her more iconic videos. The bathing suit is so unflattering, I can’t believe she let them put her in it. There is no way she selected it. But again, looking low-budget for a high caliber director. It bothered me so much, because I absolutely love love the song. This happened a lot in the 2010s, solid songs wasted by bad videos. #Beautiful is another one. (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 07:24)

Here For It All (110,706) by Giovanni from USA I read his post on X and he was very good not to spoil the album for Mariah. He said he has two favorites. I really wanna hear the song with Anderson. (Monday 25 August 2025; 19:45) this is a reply to message 110,692

Here For It All (110,692) by Bobby A from United States Journalist Stevie Musicfeelings posted on X that he has listened to HIFA. He said the the album is "quite different from Caution, a bit more soulful and even gospel-like towards the end. Stevie said, "Above all, the two singles are pretty well chosen in my opinion. They're the most radio friendly." The last part of his comment has caused some Lambs to have some concern for any HIFA future singles' performance on the charts. He said that he will give more individual song feedback once MC releases the tracklist. Do you think he's saying that the two chosen were singles for a reason or that the two are the only two radio friendly songs on the album? (Sunday 24 August 2025; 20:18)

I Don't (110,705) by Giovanni from USA I actually liked I Don't, the video is horrible though. I feel like if Mariah had her Emancipation Of Mimi voice the song would have been better. She was not a good place vocally in 2017. (Monday 25 August 2025; 19:41)

Sugar Sweet (110,704) by Giovanni from USA Mariah really dropped the ball on "Sugar sweet". It could have been a hit had it been a solo or if it had Ariana featured. It's actually a good song that deserved more. (Monday 25 August 2025; 19:38)

Mesmerized (110,649) by Giovanni from USA Listened to "Mesmerized" on repeat today and Mariah is definitely the queen of testing her microphone. I love this song so much, it gives me Bee Gees and Michael Jackson vibes and Mariah's whistle at the end is legendary. If "Mesmerized" was released in the 70's it would have likely been a hit, same with the song "I feel it". If she was a singer in the 70's she would have been just as successful. Imagine Mariah singing "Love Hangover" from Diana Ross in the 70's. I loved her performance remix with "Heartbreaker" at Divas Live, it was great. (Saturday 23 August 2025; 01:28) this is a reply to message 110,644

It’s tiiiime... to let the children know (110,644) by Terna from Nigeria I watched this analysis a while back too and I agree with most of his points of view, especially when he pointed out that Mariah's voice was at its most powerful and free at the "Music Box" era. That was spot on, her voice was front and center with such a wow factor to it, concerts from that era and vocals she did on the records through to early '94 were just jaw dropping, at what a voice was capable of. However, I also think that this was the period where she damaged her instrument. That tour from 1993 created problems that manifested in her modal voice and her ability to sing comfortably inside her range and transition smoothly. I think Oleta Adams or was it Gladys Knight? When interviewed once and asked about Mariah, advised that she sings way too much outside her range, singing with a constant lift since her voice wasn't a textbook soprano voice (this is true) so to speak and she might suffer damage down the line, if she didn't limit the use of her ability to sing so high (This was even before The Emancipation Of Mimi. I wonder what she thinks of that one. Haha.) (Saturday 23 August 2025; 00:24)

Mimi L. (110,647) by Giovanni from USA I also love the "Triumphant" video. She looks so good, I remember being excited and ready for the album and we never got one. I even thought Mariah was gonna name the album "Triumphant" lol. I'm still mad Mariah never finished "Bring it on home" and made it into a full song. It would have been a perfect song to finish the album. (Saturday 23 August 2025; 01:12)

People are so toxic (110,641) by Giovanni from USA There seem to be a lot of trolls on X who are not happy with Mariah getting the Vanguard Award. Mind you Beyonce has like two good videos, "Baby boy" and "Single ladies" yet she got the award. I will give her "Crazy in love" but that's about it. (Friday 22 August 2025; 21:20)

Vanguard Award (110,628) by Giovanni from USA I don't know if this is true or not but I just heard Mariah will be given the Vanguard Award at the Video Music Awards. If true congratulations to Mariah, it's long over do. (Thursday 21 August 2025; 21:10)

My Mariah song covers (110,627) by Giovanni from USA Yup Mariah was meant to cover this song. In my opinion it would have fit perfect on the "Daydream" album. It gives another flow to the song "Underneath the stars". She also could have covered it during her Emancipation era because her voice was so smooth and on fire during that time. It wouldn't have fit on the album but she could have just covered just for me as a recording haha. Aaliyah did such a good job covering it. I really wish she was still here. Mariah liked her music. (Thursday 21 August 2025; 21:07) this is a reply to message 110,624

My Mariah song covers (110,624) by Tevin from USA I was just listening to At Your Best, on my way in to work today, and was thinking that this is a song Mariah should have covered. Honestly I think she could do the song justice today. (Thursday 21 August 2025; 17:00)

Article: The top producers of the 21st century on the Hot 100 (110,615) by Giovanni from USA The answer is no. Notice how the group was called Destiny's Child and not Destiny's Children? The group was used to get Beyonce's foot through the door for her solo career. It was always about her which is why I feel so bad for Kelly and Michelle. They were so happy being the most successful female group other than The Supremes of course. They were dumped like trash. We never even got another Destiny's Child album after "Destiny fulfilled". Beyonce is selfish and if you ask me does not deserve 32 Grammys. At this point how many more can she get? (Thursday 21 August 2025; 01:47) this is a reply to message 110,609

Article: The top producers of the 21st century on the Hot 100 (110,609) by Lee from USA Didn't Beyonce lose a plagiarism case in the last 25 years? Mariah tops the Hot 100 for 7 years straight, wheras Beyonce struggled for 14 years on Billboard. Let's be honest. Would Beyonce have as many Grammys if she didn't marry Jay-Z? (Wednesday 20 August 2025; 20:52)

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