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About Jamie from UK: Mariah fan since 1990, favourite album is Music Box, Favourite song is Can't Let Go.

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,109) by Jamie from UK I'm under no illusion over 30 years has past, even Mariah who refuses to acknowledge time (for some weird reason) will know that over 30 years has past. Let me put it this way, if Mariah was to hold her public image in some kind of way that resembles the early days I believe she would have more respect now and be more popular at this point. I'm not saying she should be skipping through fields in a plaid shirt and denim shorts (however cool that was) she's not a young girl anymore. But how I do feel she should be carrying herself is just like when she sang "With you I'm born again" in 2005. There she was a grown woman but with grace, she was articulate and professional. And way more stage presence that she has today. None of us are saying to go back 30 years, would be great if we could but what I and many others are saying is when she tries too much and cheapens herself it doesn't work. Mariah at this point in her career should be like that 2005 stage performance, balanced, elegant, professional, coherent and drawing the audience in. We all love Mariah and only want the best for her and know she's capable of so much more without the whole diva pretense. Ps. I never said she wasn't still a nice person. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 10:21) this is a reply to message 110,101

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,101) by Zachariah from Croatia Hm, let's put it down like this; go back 30 years (this is for lambs who are following Mariah from day one) and try to remember yourself back then. Done? Ok. Now see yourself today. Somehow I doubt that you all are the same person. Because I am not. I was gullible, shy, very introverted, afraid to say something and just followed others. Today, I am unrecognizable. She is still a nice person and our Mariah - who gets her, gets her. Who doesn't, doesn't. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 00:19)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,108) by Jamie from UK I always remember my Nana being pleased when I finally dropped being a Madonna fan in 1993 for Mariah as she didn't approve of Madonna and her dressing so inappropriately. At the time I remember thinking Mariah would never ever go that way as like you said she had such grace and a natural wholesome appeal that drew people in. Never would I imagine she would be in a convertible car in a sawn off wedding dress and garter acting provocatively in a music video. The OG's were so so lucky to have experienced that, it was life changing and such a force of nature that was unparalleled. It was completely organic and authentic. (Sunday 27 July 2025; 09:57) this is a reply to message 110,096

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,096) by Bill from the UK Jamie thank you for putting so eloquently my exact thoughts. I think only the OG fans can relate to what you say, because we were there living those great moments live at the time. I don't think people get just how special she was and how she drew so many people to her by being an incredible talent, humble, and her good fortune of being naturally photogenic. Talk about hitting a jackpot. But then to see it descend year by year is so heartbreaking. Not just the voice, but the grace, the elegance, the class, the poise... sigh. Right now you're gone, you just vanished away. But I'll never leave you behind. No, I'll never forget you. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 17:33)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,097) by Jamie from UK Yes love the Joy to the World video for that reason, also love the Anytime You Need A Friend C&C remix video. The playfulness is so natural and she is so cool without even trying. She appealed from all angles back then. Now when people think of her it's for the big diva personality which has made her more unattractive to people over the years and pushed people away. But to her she thinks funny and has created this whole persona which unfortunately her career is based around as apposed to the music. She'll never be young Mariah again but at least have some dignity and humbleness to you, don't cheapen yourself for popularity. Mariah is the first to remind us she wrote her own songs at every chance she gets, but had she portrayed herself more professionally (at least in her persona) she wouldn't need to keep saying it, people would have had more respect for her, where as I think because of the image she has turned into people think she's an airhead, and she really hasn't done anything to quash that she is actually really intelligent. That's just my opinion and Mariah is free to live her life the way she chooses, but the humble Mariah we all fell in love with I'm sure wouldn't want to be like she is now. There's clearly some serious mental health issues going on as she's barely recognizably, I think the last time I remember her being fully coherent and like herself was during E=MC2 era. She was diva like but more in touch with herself and didn't appear lost and distracted. Whilst I think medication is crucial in her situation, I can't help but think she is heavily over medicated and it's causing this huge shift in her. I would love her to go on some kind of retreat where everything is stripped back, no cameras no booze no external interaction etc where she has no choice but to be at one with herself to find her true inner self again. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 17:44) this is a reply to message 110,090

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,090) by MusicfanJ from Germany Jamie, Edward I absolutely feel the same about Mariah. It's good to know some longtime fans also miss the authentic, lovely Mariah. I miss the natural Mariah. "She was sexy without even trying, and that voice was just next level. That combo is what made her so special." So true, that was something beside her voice that made her so unique, so loveable and even relateable. For me this will always be the real Mariah. Of course we all change a bit with age, but most people stay indeed the same just wiser and older with luck. I do wonder what made her change so much too? Sometimes it feels like she hides the humble Mariah inside. I understand it can be a shield or something but it must be more than that. The "Joy to the world video" is one of my favourites. Not because it's so good, no story I know, but just seeing an already global superstar, having so much fun, looking so carefree, a diva but with a big heart and humour, Mariah was never more beautiful, more adorable than when she's "not trying". (Saturday 26 July 2025; 13:29)

The evolution of Mariah Carey (110,075) by Jamie from UK Whilst I love that Mariah is still putting out music I can't help but wonder what went wrong for Mariah. I've just heard Without You on an Instagram post which to me is the pinnacle of Mariah in 1993, you couldn't get much better than that. To now her latest single Sugar Sweet (which I don't mind) but let's be honest she can barely sing this tune and it isn't very taxing on the voice as a were her earlier hits. When I hear old school Mariah I can't help but feel sad at where we are now. A complete transformation of personality and a huge degrading of vocals. What happened? Was it self inflicted or is it just natural wear and tear of a once untouchable voice. I would love to rewind to 1993 when her career took off internationally and just remind her to stay grounded and focus on what's important. I've said this multiple times but I just don't get how we went from Mariah to MC it's such a contrast of personalities. Her early cross over stuff was cool but as I've said countless times she took it too far and I think the partying etc took a toll on her vocals and ate away at her wholesomeness. She might say and pretend that she's always been hood but I remember those early days and there was no pretence, just a natural girl living her best life. Yes we all change but we're still recognisable, I think Mariah took it too far and now she doesn't even recognise herself. Her appearance last night on Jimmy Kimmel is a far cry from who she once was, I would love to sit 1993 Mariah down and show her 2025 Mariah. I don't even think she would relate to that. I'm speaking from the heart and probably don't understand the ins and outs of the celebrity lifestyle and how it affects you both physically and mentally. But part of me wants to understand what went wrong and what happened to Mariah and why she's so affected now and her voice has taken such a turn. It's great she's still giving us music but vocally and especially personality she's a far cry from what she was. I don't even think Mariah knows herself anymore she's that affected. I reminisce of her dancing on the beach with "to be around you" playing out to her now barely able to focus or speak and can't but help to want to say to her it's ok to be Mariah again. (Saturday 26 July 2025; 01:14)

Mariah's charting power (110,072) by Jamie from UK It's been number 2 on UK iTunes. (Friday 25 July 2025; 22:31) this is a reply to message 110,060

Mariah's charting power (110,060) by Bobby A from United States Based upon the #5 charting postion of Sugar Sweet on iTunes today and Type Dangerous still rising on the radio airplay charts, I feel Here For It All is going to do very well during the first sales week. And we still haven't received the full tracklisting with features and full writing credits. I feel some writers were deliberately left off the Apple songwriters credits list that we saw to keep their feature status a secret. (Friday 25 July 2025; 17:50)

Article: Mariah pairs leopard print slipdress with throwback hair (110,063) by Jamie from UK This picture sums up my thoughts on that appearance last night, $5 hooker. Who the hell styles her. She has worn some lovely stuff recently but this look is not fly. Sack the stylist. (Friday 25 July 2025; 19:47)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,047) by Jamie from UK Haha I wanted to use hooker. (Friday 25 July 2025; 13:35) this is a reply to message 110,040

Jimmy Kimmel (110,040) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I don't want to be rude, but with her breasts popping out she looked like a hooker. (Friday 25 July 2025; 13:04)

Jimmy Kimmel (110,035) by Jamie from UK I didn't feel Mariah was looking her best on Jimmy Kimmel, she looked a bit cheap and not glamorous. Just my opinion. I've seen her looking better. I think it was the hair and earrings made her look a bit street. (Friday 25 July 2025; 11:50)

Sugar Sweet (110,033) by Jamie from UK It's a catchy song, not sure it's gonna chart that well though. Her voice in the higher parts is not great and worries me if that's what they can come up with in the studio. It's a light summer feel song, imagine it with Slipping Away vocals. But it is what it is. (Friday 25 July 2025; 11:03) this is a reply to message 110,028

Sugar Sweet (110,028) by Bill from the UK Well I doubt it will be the 20th number one. Astonishing that in 7 years she couldn't come up with anything even remotely different to what she's put in the last 20 years. Thumbs down. The only thing keeping me "here for it all" is the Clarke Sisters number and seeing what McCartney song she covered. (Friday 25 July 2025; 08:26)

Physical copy (109,926) by Jamie from UK Do we think the physical copy will be available in the UK too? (Tuesday 22 July 2025; 17:26)

Excellent concert (109,861) by Jamie from UK Yes, it was a great concert. I went 3 times. (Sunday 20 July 2025; 23:50) this is a reply to message 109,825

Excellent concert (109,825) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Mariah was on fire on the Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour back in 2016. Have a listen. (Saturday 19 July 2025; 17:46)

Release date (109,850) by Jamie from UK So they are saying SS will be released 25th July. Is there a reason things are only released on a Friday? (Sunday 20 July 2025; 20:07)

Next single (109,829) by Jamie from UK The next single is sounding good. (Saturday 19 July 2025; 19:18)

IBLYLT & ISIL (109,760) by Jamie from UK I used to have a dog called Even though I try I can't let go of the lead. (Tuesday 15 July 2025; 21:37) this is a reply to message 109,754

IBLYLT & ISIL (109,754) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain You don't know how many times I used to play and sing along to "I'll Be Loving You Long Time" in the summer of 2008. I still do some times. It's a real pity that it wasn't promoted properly. It could have been a hit. And Mimi in the video, wow. By the way, I've always loved "I Stay in Love" as well. In fact, a dog of mine was called "Baby, I stay in love with you" (short version: "Baby") after the song because, when he was a puppy and I would sing that little part around him, he used to come to me. So that became his name, but in the singing mode. Lol. Everybody got amazed whenever I sang his name and he would appear from wherever. (Tuesday 15 July 2025; 14:24)

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,738) by Jamie from UK 1. Emotions 12" Remix 2. Now That I know 3. Sent From Up Above 4. Touch My Body 5. Dreamlover Bonus: Do You Think of Me (Monday 14 July 2025; 22:34) this is a reply to message 109,727

Mariah's top 5 summer songs (109,727) by MusicfanJ from Germany 1. Fantasy 2. Honey 3. Always be my baby 4. Dreamlover 5. I'll be loving u long time Bonus: Cruise control (Monday 14 July 2025; 14:47)

Vision of Love (109,737) by Jamie from UK Yes that's what I thought. (Monday 14 July 2025; 22:30) this is a reply to message 109,732

Vision of Love (109,732) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Are you sure? According to several sources, Vision of Love was part of the original demo tape. (Monday 14 July 2025; 16:31)

New album (109,721) by Jamie from UK Wise words. (Monday 14 July 2025; 06:34) this is a reply to message 109,717

New album (109,717) by Shezz from Pk Bobby A, Edward is 100% right. Even if she released Fantasy right now it really wouldn't do much. Secondly I think we need to trust their process. They have a plan plus they're probably still working a few things out. I'd rather she finish everything right than announce the album prematurely and then delay it later. Plus she's not going to have a mega pop star roll out. 6 weeks ago we thought she was done, that she'd never release anything again and that there was something gravely wrong with her. A week later she gave us a brand new single and said MC16 is on its way, did numerous radio appearances and BET, performed at Capital FM, released one of her better videos in the last 15 years, rpartaked in a confused chaotic song with Barbra, Walter and Ariana and then just released a remix ep with some pretty good remixes. All in the last 5 weeks after being mostly out of action for 7 years. Cut MC and Gamma some slack. She knows what she's doing. The next single will be out soon and so will the album announcement. No amount of promotional blitz will make it perform along the level of the current stars but the music will be there for you to enjoy regardless. (Sunday 13 July 2025; 18:13)

Unpopular opinions (109,678) by Jamie from UK Everything Fades Away and Do You Think of me are the best. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 19:20) this is a reply to message 109,668

Unpopular opinions (109,668) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I'm glad Did I Do That gets the love it deserves. It's the best song on Rainbow and Rainbow is my favorite album. My all time favorite song is Everything Fades Away, second is Do You Think of Me. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 14:24)

TD remixes (109,676) by Jamie from UK Yes I saw that too. Bit late in my opinion but will be nice to have remixes. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 18:24) this is a reply to message 109,673

TD remixes (109,673) by Haiji from United States So according to an Instagram post, TD remixes are dropping tonight at midnight. - The Remix of the Gods (feat. Busta Rhymes, Redman & Method Man) - The Sean Don Remix (feat. Big Sean) - The Touch The Soul of the People Remix (feat. DJ Snake) - The Brazil Funk Remix (feat. Luísa Sonza) *Not sure if this is legit or just rumored. (Thursday 10 July 2025; 16:52)

Album titles (109,655) by Jamie from UK Hahaha I'm lol at Oh Santa that song is just far too busy. (Wednesday 9 July 2025; 03:18) this is a reply to message 109,649

Album titles (109,649) by Bill from the UK Reprimand: Warranted Memoirs of an Imperfect Elusive Charmbracelet-wearing Emancipated Chanteuse Squared Merry Christmas T(h)ree (the third and final attempt to make Oh Santa happen) You Can't Spell Mariah without A and I - The Return of the Genetically Engineered Voice Glitter 2: Sylk's Revenge (Monday 7 July 2025; 21:55)

Heavy songs (109,627) by Jamie from UK I [too] also like Memoirs but I have to admit when I first listened I had difficulty differentiating between each song as the vibe seemed similar on each song, which actually sounds weird now as each song is different. Just my initial first listen I was disappointed but now I love the tracks on that album. I remember being the same with Daydream on first listen. I felt the style was different and not something I initially warmed too, I had it in my head she had been around Christmas songs too long prior to this and this had rubbed off on her style, but again that soon changed. (Saturday 5 July 2025; 10:55) this is a reply to message 109,602

Heavy songs (109,602) by Randy from USA Jaker20, I think Portrait on Caution is heavy so she'll do at least one. Languishing from Memoirs is heavy. Most of yall hate it but Memoirs to me is the closest follow up to Butterfly. I remember Mariah saying in the promos for Glitter, I'll never abandon my ballads they are a part of me. We will get something heavy on the new album. Any word on an album title yet? Dangerous? No MJ did that. Overhead Lighting? Anniversaries? Hey, it's one word. Beauty School Drop Out? The Reinterpretation of Mimi? How about, The Mimi Theorem, a2 + b2 = c2? Maybe, Mariah Nunez? Me. I'm Still Mariah. The Songbird Supreme. Ok ok I'll stop, (Friday 4 July 2025; 14:15)

New single soon (109,598) by Jamie from UK I never really got #Beautiful. I was disappointed when it was released, I didn't get the hype around it. Whilst I don't dislike it it's not a song I go to. (Friday 4 July 2025; 09:09) this is a reply to message 109,589

New single soon (109,589) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter How's everyone feeling about getting another new song in the coming weeks? There's rumours it might be next Friday. I can't believe we went from 0 new Mariah songs to 2 in such a short span. She said the song will be "Summery" I wonder what that means? Are we talking #B, IBLYLT, TMB style? If so I'm pumped I would love to blast Mariah all summer. This also means we'll get a new video soon. I'm sad we never got a cool remix for T Dang but honestly it's a good song and I'm still playing it. My husband keeps repeating "I don't have time for the rigamarole" hahah. I hope for the next single we have the video ready in advance and possibly a remix and some more radio deals like T Dang. We also need some clever promo like I mentioned before. She focused too much on just radio shows this time, we need more diversified promo and fun skits. (Friday 4 July 2025; 01:03)

One Heart, One Voice (109,487) by Jamie from UK Yes it's great. Loving hearing her sing this style again, under the production of Walter. (Friday 27 June 2025; 07:42) this is a reply to message 109,480

One Heart, One Voice (109,480) by Edward from USA I'm pleasantly surprised, "One Heart, One Voice" is very smooth, their voices blend together well. Different from the "Yes, And?" fiasco, this collabo works. At 83, Barbra sounds amazing. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 23:36)

Why Mariah needs to curb AI from using her vocals (109,474) by Jamie from UK Well she already insured her legs so what another monthly insurance payment. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 10:32) this is a reply to message 109,472

Why Mariah needs to curb AI from using her vocals (109,472) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End I don't like the current trend of spreading AI songs using Mariah's voice. It somehow feels like people trying to dilute her artistic brand because out of all the vocalists that we in modern times have heard and know intimately over 35-40 years? Of course it's tempting to use MC's voice when it makes even the most basic song sound amazing but it's not fair to her or the listeners who might buy a song because they just like it, not knowing it's fugazi Mariah. Imagine if this had happened if AI had existed in the 90's and not just auto tune? I mean, this is JLo's dream come true. Mariah's the only one who's tone has been quite impossible to replicate. The DJ Clue quote comes to mind of how Mariah's "often imitated but never duplicated"? ​​​​​​​Except now she is, even though it's still noticeably not her because the flair is missing, the Mariahness is missing and that's probably because she's always produced and her artistry is so distinctly hers. She builds a wall of sound with her voice so it's instantly recognizable but I worry for the younger generations - they maybe won't know the difference. Their ears have not been trained to, and maybe I'm being dramatic and that real music lovers will always know the difference no matter if they were around when she first debuted or not. But yeah, I don't like it. Vocalists and other creatives need to band together and copyright their vocals. She's insured her legs for a billion dollars when she barely uses them anymore ( sorry y'all, I had to do it, just once in my life ) when her "Music Box" is where all the magic happens. I know a way she could very plausibly curb it. It's never been done and I want her to be first. And before anyone starts, I'm sure she's already insured her vocal chords, throat, diaphragm, mouth, esophagus, lips, teeth, nose, tongue, arms and hands. I'm being as vague as I can be so It's okay if you don't get it. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 10:08)

The music (109,471) by Jamie from UK Yes we are very lucky to have experienced her, she truly is amazing. I love showing people her amazing live performances that were sensational. I feel blessed to have lived through that. (Thursday 26 June 2025; 07:33) this is a reply to message 109,468

The music (109,468) by Edward from USA Guys, it's 2025, enjoy the music. Chart positions don't define greatness anymore. Mariah had an unmatched prime, let's celebrate that. We're blessed to have experienced "The Voice" at its glory, and that's something truly special. Mariah's a one in a lifetime experience. I don't know about y'all, but I feel lucky to have experienced her greatness. Most artists on the charts aren't even close to her level. Maybe it's the wine talking but I'm at peace with everything she's given us. It's been an incredible ride. Remember that no matter how great, nobody stays at the top forever. (Wednesday 25 June 2025; 22:57)

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