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Type Dangerous review (109,127) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Valid points and yes traditionally that would be nice but I think it's strategic of her to keep the song under 3 minutes, most new artists are doing that for more gains. As for the last part I kind of like that it fades from that point on. I personally am not missing another chorus. My only critique is probably the chorus isn't too strong but that's fine, it's just a firestarter. I like she's taking risks. I agree about the wordy parts kind of makes me nervous like TAOLG, but I think with it having some clever lyrics like "then comes in 3 hating ass hoes" hahah and some other it might have a shot at a viral moment. I hope they have that planned. (Friday 6 June 2025; 21:12) this is a reply to message 109,126

Type Dangerous review (109,126) by Brandon from USA The song is fire. I love the production, the retro/jazzy beat goes hard and she sounds good and confident riding the beat. She's not doing too much with her voice and a bunch of unnecessary runs but is allowing the song to shine. It doesn't sound dated but sounds fresh and current. I could easily hear this playing on the radio and I'm sure we will. She released it at the start of summer which is perfect for this song. I hope she goes all out with promo because this needs to be pushed. My critiques are small: 1. I wish the song was longer and the chorus came back in where it currently ends. However that is the format of most songs today so I get it. 2. It gets a bit wordy here and there but I don't mind it. Overall, I think it's a great way to reintroduce herself to the masses. We need a quality video and well thought out performances of the song on major platforms. Great job MC. Thanks Anderson for helping MC write a smash. (Friday 6 June 2025; 20:19)

Confirmed: Mariah is making history (109,111) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I hope this shuts down people who think Mariah isn't chasing chart success anymore and is just making music for fun or for fans. Chart success is what has been driven into Mariah since she was a teen signed on to Sony. She doesn't know any different. She is rightfully proud of her chart accolades and I am happy to see her openly just say that she wants that 20th and 21st #1. I like the new vocal Mariah that isn't afraid to voice her mind. (Friday 6 June 2025; 15:19) this is a reply to message 109,106

Confirmed: Mariah is making history (109,106) by Lambi from USA Have you guys seen this? Mariah is making major moves. Long article, I broke it down so you don't have to: - Mariah Carey is teaming up with Larry Jackson's indie music company, Gamma, instead of a big record label. - She sees this as a way to control her story and create music on her own terms. - L.A. Reid will executive-produce her new album through his company, Mega. - They've signed a multi-album deal aiming to make music history. - Mariah's goal is to get her 20th number-one hit to tie The Beatles' record and then go beyond that. - The partnership was announced in June during Black Music Month to highlight its importance. - Reid says this is a win-win, with both Mariah and Larry working to stay fresh and relevant in today's music scene. Mariah really looked at a $400 million company and said, "Okay let's get festive"? She's retiring as the greatest of all time lambily. This is so exciting. #1 to infinity indeed. (Friday 6 June 2025; 14:33)

Type Dangerous (109,102) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I enjoyed it. Is it my favorite? No but it's a grower. I love the witty lyrics throwing shade very SIO, TMB, Migrate and ILT vibes with the shade. It's a very new sound for her yet sounds classic Mariah. I love the effort being put into the era. Starting with the Easter eggs in the DFAU remix calendar, followed by the teasers and now a full fledged lyric video with visuals. A lot of radio is also playing her which is great that she has radio deals. She signed on to a new label. I hope they promote this single and album to the max. I don't care at this point about charting but I want her to give it a good shot by promoting and pushing herself. (Friday 6 June 2025; 13:52) this is a reply to message 109,079

Type Dangerous (109,079) by Shezz from Pk Ok I ain't mad. I quite like it. Still processing but initial reaction was very very positive - unlike all the other singles she's released over the years. The lyric video helped me get more into it. I think it's her best lead single in a long ass while. Mariah - get behind it and give it your all. I hope a proper video is coming soon. I feel like they haven't shot it yet. This is going to be the [It's like that] of [MC16]. The punchy re introduction to get the attention and then she'll knock us down with the WBT of this era. It's not gold but hor the first time in a long time, not disappointed MC. (Friday 6 June 2025; 06:42)

Collaborators (109,069) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The idea of Mariah working with new writers excites me, one thing I hope and pray she doesn't do again is waste her time collaborating with unknown rappers/singers. We don't know when we'll get another Mariah album after this and if ever so make the album count, use her star power and pull in those A list collaborations. I get Mariah likes to give new artists chances and that's fine, maybe save it for her being featured on their tracks instead of her featuring them on her tracks. (Friday 6 June 2025; 03:42)

Mariah alerts (109,061) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Mariah's promo team has been on fire right now with building the anticipation. They just posted a cryptic tweet with a bunch of emojis sayings giving you something to work on for the next 6 hours (until the single drops). The sequence of emoji is red heels, a pencil/paper, 3 women, bubble, soap, diamond, a diamond ring, a question mark and 2 exclamation marks. What does it mean? The emojis possibly refer to this line. These lyrics along with some others have leaked. Also the song is apparently Migrate meets Caution vibes. Taking off my coat Clearing my throat Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote Hit the little girls room to powder my nose You know the guy say he work construction Turns out he was moving them pounds and customs "I don't have time for the rigmarole"​ I want someone to step to me (oh yes) I want someone to rescue me (oh yes) I've never been afraid of love (oh yes) That's why I like em dangerous (I like em dangerous) (Thursday 5 June 2025; 23:38)

Driver's license (109,056) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Also lol it's hilarious the amount of music videos Mariah is in a car or driving a car for someone who doesn't have a valid drivers license. Haha here's to hoping this isn't a I Don't 2.0. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 17:42)

Insta (109,055) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Did you all see the new photo she posted? Excuse me Miss Carey. The red lips (something she said before she absolutely avoids), the darker hair, the fierce look. She's feeling herself and taking risks. I love it. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 17:40)

Type: Dangerous (109,052) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hahaha we need to keep Mariah's anxiety low because we know if she thinks something will tank she's abandon and never speak of it again. At this point I want any new music from her good or bad. I think it'll be good because according to reports she scrapped a lot of ideas and started new. I think at this point if she wasn't confident in her album she would just not release anything at all because what does she have to lose. I'm excited I hope the music video is ready to drop with the single and doesn't have a significant delay. I hope we get more news on the album and it has some fresh collaborations. What an exciting time for us. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 17:08) this is a reply to message 109,049

Type: Dangerous (109,049) by Shezz from Pk Yes it seemed likely that this was all part of the same video teaser from the car - switching from It's Like That to T:D MC16 to show us she's switching gears (literally) from Celebration of Mimi to her MC16 era. One lead single to another. Wearing the merch. If it is in fact not the real video then she gets A+ for effort for the effort into the rollout. Let's hope it gets a good response and she doesn't ditch it right out the blocks or worse - call it a buzz single. At first listen I wasn't quite blown away but it soon becomes a catchy tune you can't get out of your mind. I hope it's just the outro as well. I played it for a friend - who never really liked her but was forced to listen to everything MC and grew to really like her. He said well it's nice but it's no It's Like That. Maybe she needs to work with JD again. I said nooooo. You don't know how long we've waited for her not to. I can't wait to hear it all tomorrow. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 16:30)

Type: Dangerous (109,043) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok so we have an update haha. Mariah Alerts posted that the snippets released are indeed teaser videos and not the music video. Thank God haha. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 13:30) this is a reply to message 109,042

Type: Dangerous (109,042) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I didn't want to be a negative Nancy but I agree with you both. Hahah I absolutely do not like the last teaser. It seems very low budget. No indication of a story line, and absolutely do not like the outfit hahah. Having "Type: Dangerous" written on her tank top is meh. So I hope it's a teaser but not the actual video. Also the last audio I hope is an outro because it's too mellow and I was hoping it'll be more of a party starter like ILT. Will see tomorrow what it's like. At least she has a video already ready for her single release. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 13:24)

Type: Dangerous (109,042) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I didn't want to be a negative Nancy but I agree with you both. Hahah I absolutely do not like the last teaser. It seems very low budget. No indication of a story line, and absolutely do not like the outfit hahah. Having "Type: Dangerous" written on her tank top is meh. So I hope it's a teaser but not the actual video. Also the last audio I hope is an outro because it's too mellow and I was hoping it'll be more of a party starter like ILT. Will see tomorrow what it's like. At least she has a video already ready for her single release. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 13:24) this is a reply to message 109,036

Type: Dangerous (109,036) by Shezz from Pk Haha that's exactly what I thought. Still hopeful for the song. I hope this is just a teaser made for the song and not the actual video but that's highly doubtful. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 04:47)

Article: Mariah announces "MC16" album coming this summer (109,034) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Wow finally a summer album. I’m pumped. It says she worked with Jack Antanoff who is a regular Taylor and Sabrina collaborator. I can’t wait to get more info on the album. (Thursday 5 June 2025; 02:38)

Type: Dangerous (109,004) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Title confirmed with MC's new post. I'm glad she didn't have a breakdown that we figured out the title and scrap the project hahah. I'm intrigued. I know Mariah takes risks in her music but I never associate the word "dangerous" with Mariah but I'm here for it. (Tuesday 3 June 2025; 20:24)

MC16 (108,995) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter She didn't confirm it'll be released so yes it might be a teaser but something big is possibly happening on June 6th because in the DFAU remix video calendar it showed a Caution sign on June 6th. The Type: Dangerous one I saw someone posted on UKmix not sure where they got the info from. (Tuesday 3 June 2025; 13:40) this is a reply to message 108,983

MC16 (108,983) by Shezz from Pk Mimi L. did she say this Friday we’d know more about MC16 era or the single was going to be released? I think this Friday might just be the announcement - she needs to build the hype a bit. "Eric B. is president" must be sampled in the single as per the teaser. Where did you hear the "Type: Dangerous" bit? (Tuesday 3 June 2025; 06:09)

MC16 (108,977) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Well well MC once again reminding us we can never count her out. I had given up hope for a new album but Mariah didn't let RA down. Excited to hear the single this Friday. I hope it's as epic as the teaser. Apparently the single or album is called Type: Dangerous. Which is intriguing. It's also what's show on her car monitor T:D MC16. (Monday 2 June 2025; 22:25)

Mimi sessions (108,818) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I enjoyed it for what it is, yes her voice is different but we've known it for a while and we encouraged her to stop hiding behind smoke screens and just embrace her new voice and she did and I appreciate that. She looked amazing and snatched, the ambience looked nice and moody. Her singing isn't the concern for me, what's concerning for me is her energy. For some reason she's so rigid and robotic nowadays, I was hoping in a controlled environment like this she'd let loose a bit more. But it seems like she's stuck in one place and her face is not moving much and it's like she doesn't want to move her neck (how I look when I have a neck pain). Mariah used to be quite animated on stage - of course she wouldn't have difficult choreography but just walking around with the mike, flipping around her hair, scooting down etc. Now it's like she's standing there not making a single move. I also saw this interview of her with an Australian interviewer, it was a remote interview promoting the upcoming shows and the interviewer kept trying to make Mariah laugh etc but she just looked bored and checked out and again stiff, even while she's sitting. (Thursday 22 May 2025; 16:54)

Insta (108,773) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Did you all see the new snippet Mariah posted on her insta (and other socials) of the MIMI lights backdrop and put the curious eyes emoji. I wonder what she's hinting at. (Monday 19 May 2025; 20:43)

Biopic (108,772) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ugh the Precious interviews by Mariah were so cringe because all she kept talking about was how Lee made her ugly as if we don't understand character transformations. She was so focused on making people understand that it's not just her without makeup and that they had to do a lot to make her look that way. Like Mariah girl we've seen your flawless face without makeup we know it's not like that character. She was playing such a pivotal role in the movie and all she talked about was her look and how painful it was. (Monday 19 May 2025; 20:42) this is a reply to message 108,762

Biopic (108,762) by Edward from USA I have to disagree. Going back in the fridge after Christmas has stopped her ageing process. She's the new Cher, even if she has to go on stage, sit on a throne chair, pop her CDs in and waves herself through her concerts like the true diva she is. Even her "dahlings" and "do you like the ensemble?" will be lipped because it would prevent wrinkles around her mouth. Lee Daniels forced overhead lighting on her during the filming of "Precious" and she ended up with a mustache. I personally use it when I want to grow my beard. She knows what she's doing. (Sunday 18 May 2025; 16:58)

Biopic (108,763) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I can't this is too much haha. (Sunday 18 May 2025; 18:43) this is a reply to message 108,756

Biopic (108,756) by Bill from the UK Those that know me also know lists bring me joy. For completeness, here is the current most up to date download of reasons why Mariah can't or doesn't sing anymore. Let me know if any need adding I've forgotten. 1. Ear monitor malfunction 2. No humidifiers 3. Too cold 4. Too hot 5. Stage fright 6. Corset too tight 7. Heels too high 8. Preserving her voice 9. Scared of Michael Jackson's casket 10. Didn't want to upstage the Queen of Soul 11. Wanted to respect her peers 12. Bronchitis 13. Stressful divorce/break up 14. Arm in a sling 15. Pregnant 16. Not pregnant 17. Nodules 18. Too many splashes 19. Medicated 20. Backing singers missed their cue 21. Backing singers singing her part now baby 22. Foiled by Dick Clarke Productions 23. Late for the sound check 24. Not enough sleep 25. Too much sleep 26. Bipolar 27. Food poisoning 28. Mic wasn't turned up 29. Shit happens 30. Avoiding wrinkles (Sunday 18 May 2025; 11:15)

Biopic (108,752) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm cackling and maybe I shouldn't because I need to stop my aging process at 30. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 22:44) this is a reply to message 108,747

Biopic (108,747) by Edward from USA It all makes perfect sense the way you explained it. She barely moves and keeps a straight face because clearly, she got Botox even in her knees too, on top of the fact that she's on the early stages of her defrosting phase, so moving would be very painful and cracky. And of course, since Glitter was such a traumatic event, she’s been taking a nice, honey IV like running seven year stroll toward this biopic. I'm about to cry. It's like I just had a big fat epiphany. How did I not see this sooner when it was right there in my face? Maybe the overhead lighting in my head, but now: I can see, I can see. Now I finally understand, she’s been writing one song per year since 2018, so by 2030, we’ll have a full 12-track album just in time for her retirement party. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 15:12)

Biopic (108,751) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I don't see the biopic happening anytime soon. They haven't even announced any casting yet. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 22:43) this is a reply to message 108,746

Biopic (108,746) by Lambi from USA Mariah's probably been heavily involved in her biopic. She's posted pictures with Lee Daniels. It's coming out some time soon. With her barely trying to be convincing when she lip syncs - it's quite obvious. She just doesn't want wrinkles to develop faster. At 56, aging has caught up with her. She's doing everything in her power to slow it down. Mariah is all about how she looks. I mean she quite literally didn't care if she was being given a tribute by Moni and Tori, it was bad lighting when Mariah was in the frame. And she will not hesitate to show her dismay. All lambs should accept that this is just who Mariah is. This is just how a beauty queen ages. She's touring and showing up and takes the time to pre-record. Nobody can say she didn't maximize her time. Musicians usually retire from performing by their 60's. We are four years away from that. So just enjoy what ever she can scramble to offer at this point. She literally devoted her whole entire life to music. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 05:24)

What did Mariah mean? (108,750) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Maybe her mother. I don't think she meant her siblings. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 22:41) this is a reply to message 108,748

What did Mariah mean? (108,748) by Philipp from Switzerland in September 2024, Mariah was interviewed by Vanity Fair. Mariah said the following. What exactly do you think she meant by that? Her siblings maybe, and her mother? Vanity Fair: The book felt very honest. Looking back at it, are there things you left out that you wish you hadn't? Mariah: Some things are just too much. But there are some things in the book that I wish weren't in the book. Not that they were wrong or that they were inaccurate. But you learn later: Oh, I shouldn't have done that. Vanity Fair: Because it hurt people in your life? Mariah: Because it potentially hurt people in my life. I don't know, because I don't talk to certain people in my life. (Saturday 17 May 2025; 16:12)

There is no album, it's all facade (108,738) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I don't think she's lying about working on music, but I also don't think she's as invested in making an album. What I mean is as a songwriter she must constantly be getting tunes and lyrics in her head and she probably writes it down or does a quick demo but never actually goes full into production. I'm deducing this from her saying she has 10 songs she just needs to add vocals etc. I also think after the flop of her last few projects she's scared of releasing new stuff because no matter what people think numbers are a big deal to her, it's her flex, so she's scared of losing. But what she should know is her last few albums didn't flop because of lack of quality, it was because of wrong single choices and bad videos that no one would rewatch. (Thursday 15 May 2025; 14:25) this is a reply to message 108,734

There is no album, it's all facade (108,734) by jaker20 from US When she tours, lambs ask why she's touring when there's no new material, and gets accused of being lazy. So she teases and creates rumor that there's an upcoming album when there isn't any to shut them down. That's been her MO since she became a Christmas lady. Y'all should get used to the fact that no album is coming. The whole .Paak thing is more facade from Mariah. She just wants to piggyback on her legacy and name to tour because there's no more money from albums and recording anymore. She's creatively and artistically bankrupt. Sorry to be the one to post obvious. (Thursday 15 May 2025; 02:57)

Deeply concerned (108,729) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I was wondering the other day why is Mariah still touring when she clearly doesn't want to. Is it a financial reason? Is it a contractual obligation? If it's financial I wonder why then she keeps adding to her expenses by renting out really expensive houses when she has her amazing penthouse and I'm sure other properties she owns. Also it must not be cheap always having her glam team around with all these tours. I really hope she's doing good and if not I hope someone is honest with her about it. I know her kids are really young but they're probably the only ones who truly care about her. Mariah didn't need gimmicks or choreography to be a strong stage presence. All she needed was a mic stand and her voice with a spotlight on her and she'd be mesmerizing but she just seems to disengaged and not feeling it nowadays. It's sad. After all the hard work she's done in her career I would hope she's at a comfortable position now where she doesn't have to work if she doesn't want to. (Wednesday 14 May 2025; 19:00) this is a reply to message 108,725

Deeply concerned (108,725) by Edward from USA Whoever is pushing her to keep tarnishing her impressive legacy like this needs to be fired. There's clearly something off with her, and I just hope she doesn't end up like Michael and Whitney. Beyonce can lip, but at least she dances her ass off and sings her ballads live. Celine was full of energy with a huge production behind her, but Mariah didn't need all that, her voice alone carried the show. Now she just stands there and lips unconvincingly. You would think by now she would at least put on more energetic performances, invest in better production, have more moving parts on stage, or get a new choreographer. It's time to hit the gym without high heels and hit that stage like the star she is. Sadly, her performances are copy-paste jobs. You can see it in the comments on those clips, even the yass queens are starting to notice. (Wednesday 14 May 2025; 16:13)

Get Your Number (108,728) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok I'm here to rant. I was rewatching the Mimi videos and tell me why GYN isn't a big hit. The song is catchy AF, I love Mariah alternating between rap-style and singing. It's such a sexy song and I love how it kinda flips the table and has a female empowerment or alpha female vibe to it because she's the one making the moves on the guy, buying him drinks, telling him not to be shy and flexing her luxury lifestyle. The video is done so well too. I love every scene and Mariah looks great in every shot especially the white blazer look. The video has great visuals, a celebrity cameo, a story line overall great replay value. It's sad not many people know this song. I mean come "I got a pip penthouse with a sick hot tub, we can watch the flatscreen while the bubbles fill it up" yas Mimi. (Wednesday 14 May 2025; 18:55)

Born this Mimi (108,710) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I agree, TAOLG was a beautiful title. It also fit in with where she was mentally at that time - slowly letting go of Nick. I also really loved the cover art for TAOLG with her sitting on the beach a lot more than the versions she used for MIAM. #Beautiful could very well have been a big hit, top 5 if not #1. It was fresh, sexy and her and Miguel's chemistry was great. I didn't like the videos because they were so lame, you Joseph Kahn to direct a video and that's what you do with it? He directed some of Taylor's biggest videos. I liked the remixes to #B too and don't understand why they didn't release the remix video because they said they did finish it. Another great single would have been Faded. Unpopular opinion but I really enjoy "Money" too, a high budget video with Mariah doing Mariah things (being glam and luxurious) while tying in some celeb friends for replay would have been Nice. Also don't get me started on the YME video - I enjoy the song but you finally get Mariah out of bed (or any indoor object she's laying around on in her videos looking sexy) and get her into the wilderness for a stunning shot only of her to be just sitting there covering her boobs in the same position the whole time. If you're going to do a play on the Little Mermaid story commit to it. (Monday 12 May 2025; 16:52) this is a reply to message 108,708

Born this Mimi (108,708) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I agree. The Art Of Letting Go is definitely the best title to define her personal life at that time. I believe if she sticks to that "letting go" theme for the album, then the album would have had more success. She should just release the album in 2013 right after she was done with American Idol finale with Beautiful as the first single, followed by You Don't Know What To Do for the summer hit single, then The Art Of Letting Go at the end of 2013, You're Mine for the Valentine single in 2014, then double singles released for Make It Look Good and Mesmerized, and ending the era of the album with classic cover Lullaby Of Birdland. Those 7 songs are enough to make that album a hit and put Mariah on the map for another successful comeback in 2010's era. (Monday 12 May 2025; 14:01)

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