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Loverboy (53,943) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Is it just me or does Mariah's voice sound a bit weird in this? Like a little more nasal than usual or something? Her voice on the other songs on Glitter sounded normal. I always thought she probably had a cold when she recorded this. Anyways, I know this song isn't one of Mariah's best-known hits, but I wonder how the final version would actually sound like if Tommy didn't sabotage the Fireckracker sampling plans. I think the replacement sample they had to settle with overall just sounds awkward in the final mix. Something about it just didn't complement the melody and harmonies of the song as well as Blind Alley did for Dreamlover and Genius Of Love did for Fantasy. I still like it, though, especially the Dreamy Club Of Love Radio Edit. Smooth and slinky. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 12:14)

Mariah not taking it seriously (53,942) by Musti from UK It's clear Mariah hasn't been taking her career as seriously since she met/married Nick. Not to bring up Migrate again, but even if that was released at the time I doubt she would've done enough to promote it. She did kind of try with Obsessed but quickly lost interest presumably after she realised it won't go no No. 1. Same with Beautiful (plus the injury). I see MIAM as her divorce album. Although we all love Thirsty (including Mariah), I personally believe she didn't want that as a single at the time as she probably believed there might be room to save her marriage. Thirsty might be about Damizza but it can also easily be applied to Nick, and no doubt the public would've treated it as a reference to Nick. Now that the whole debacle is over, she tore him apart with Infinity. We can all agree that Infinity is not a show stopper, but it's a great show closer. I'm not too bothered with how Infinity does (though I wish they would release the video this instant). It's a Vegas stage song, and a way to get back at Nick. It will never go to No. 1. LA was absolutely right in his earlier comments. When the time is right, and if they all want to make it happen, she will come back with a chart topper. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 11:46)

Mimi on AI being "fake" / candid Mariah (53,941) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Right on. Finally, someone who's brave enough to call it. That's the most annoying part of the show (or any other singing show with a commenting judging panel for that matter). Every time those shows come on and the judges give their comments, I actually feel bad for them because they have to make up critiques for multiple contestants, trying so hard not to repeat themselves at least within the episode. I mean, I know they signed up for that task, but come on, that's gotta be a challenge even for the most gifted speakers. No wonder Mariah was rambling most of the time. She was always running out of word choices to comment on performances she probably even didn't feel like commenting on in the first place. But as much as I love Mariah's recent brutal honesty about things, I can see how this may come across as catty and unprofessional, perpetuating her reputation as a difficult diva. Of course that isn't her intention, but then again, even if she did a 180 and settled for safe remarks on controversial topics, she'd be the one called out for being fake with all her contrived "showbiz" answers. She just can't win and it sucks. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 11:03)

Where are you Christmas: Mariah's version (53,939) by Cgee54 from Usa I hope Mariah releases Where Are You Christmas now that she's back with Sony. I always wanted to hear her rendition, after all it was the original. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 6:34)

Christmas album (53,938) by NYHotShotta from USA Also I agree with others I don't understand why she wants to re-release the Christmas album again. I think this time she should just do the Beacon Theater performances, having them be heavily promoted this time around. I think she should work on her building up her stamina and voice for the next era and I think she should rebrand herself again. She's had this "glamorous dress" phase since the Angels Advocate tour. She should mix it up, maybe even brings back the curly hair. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 6:20)

Another Christmas album? (53,937) by Marissa from USA A re-release? This is a mistake. I know she said it was for the fans but Mariah, Merry Christmas II You already served that purpose. It's time for new, properly promoted, material. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 6:16)

Advice (53,936) by NYHotShotta from USA Yes Mariah has an amazing career and she has nothing left to prove, but I agree with JD and some of the other lambs who feel she does tend to get lazy, especially recently. I felt like if you're gonna release an album, shoot a music or have a Vegas residency where your fans shell money to support you should be on top of your game. Whatever she did to prepare for the Beacon Theater concerts she should do now or it seems she's getting there because she voice is getting better from show to show. She should take the criticisms that her friends such as Nate Morris from Boyz II Men and JD have given her seriously. Mariah has way much more to give musically and MIAM has shown that. On another note I applaud her for the interviews she has been doing for this era. The interviews she had during the MIAM era were all over the place at times. This time around, she has been staying on topic throughout and even when the interviews shift she always brings it back to the music. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 6:15)

Could this all be subterfuge? (53,935) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End It's just very odd to me once I consider the sources. Next thing you know Trey Lorenz, Mary Ann and B. Scott are going on Facebook, Twitter and blogs blasting Mariah. At this point noone seems exempt. It feels almost coordinated tbh, the attacks on Mariah's work ethic as they make no sense at all even tangentially. So, if it's blatant lies then why? Maybe it's just me wishful thinking that Team Mariah is that bold in strategy but that is the only way this makes a lick of sense. Is this a twisted version of if you can't beat 'em, join 'em meets reverse psychology? One can only hope. Whatever the case M shouldn't have to deal with this anti-Mariah open season from the press, friends or fans. Like everything else, I guess well know soon enough what's what. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 6:11)

Another #1 for Mariah (53,934) by darrian liu from taiwan Let's face it, we can't hope for Infinity to go #1. I just read that Ester Dean wanna write a song for Mariah Carey. Ester Dean is quite a hitmaker and maybe she could collaborate with Mariah. Maybe Mariah will get another hit off that collab. I'm just hoping that if they ever collaborate, they won't come out with a song like Super Bass or S&M. Those are too mindless and kinda stupid, even for any artist. But they could get Mariah back into the top 20. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 5:48)

Damizza's book (53,933) by Darryle from USA Wow. Damizza's book is very insightful. There's so much as fans that we don't get to see or learn about. I suggest you guys read Mariah's chapter. Damizza gives information of Mariah's breakdown, Eminem, Tommy, Glitter etc. He does it in a classy way without bashing Mariah or trying to paint her in a bad light. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 5:27)

Glitter (53,931) by Warrior Butterfly from USA I read the the MC chapter and parts these accounts don't seem that far fetched especially when I started reading about Virgin/Glitter. I'm going to try to explain this the best I can. I have been informed that I don't make sense. Looking in as a average person if you're not a Mariah fan that hears about this record huge deal, and she's debuting on a label with a soundtrack album. But has never acted an odd strategy. Glitter the film might have done well if it had been a cable presentation. Truth be told I only saw it because Mariah was in it. The movie didn't flow, seemed very thrown together even the films webpage there I said it. Mariah being a first time actress in a studio film, it might have been better to take a smaller bite. HBO did Queen Latifah's film Bessie as a special feature, instead of a theater release. Same theory applies you still need enough audience willing to take in the project, I liked Bessie, but I do see why HBO did it and not some studio in reality the average person is not going to care about a jazz singer that lived over a 100 years ago. As Glitter happened it seemed that people on the inside might have known in advance or had a hunch that it might not fair well in general. Perhaps Mariah didn't want to hear the negative there was a good director but not much else as far as promotion leading up to the film. I get the feeling that while trying to succeed she lost prospective of the big picture. The reason I say this is all those behind the scenes specials and segments, seemed to be formatted for a specials section for the dvd. Da Brat taking about her charater, extra's having memories while filming in the club scenes, footage of Mariah belting out Lead The Way and so on. I don't believe many talk shows were plugging it. It felt like if you're a lamb you knew if not oh well. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 4:27)

Daydream327 / Mariah's respect (53,930) by Marissa from USA I think the main reason Mariah doesn't get the respect of most living legends is because people don't see Mariah's substance. When people hear Mariah's name nowadays they think of ridiculous demands, obsessions with lighting, never acknowledging her age, having a grudge against another female artist, etc. Mariah's depth isn't mainstream. The masses don't know her struggle. People think MC is so pampered and spoiled that there's no way she could have ever been through anything. As long as the diva antics are in the forefront of the masses' minds she will never get the respect we'd all prefer. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 4:25)

New album (53,929) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ugh how I wish Mariah has a change of heart and just releases the secret album she was talking about. From the sound of it, that album is intact and none of the songs were used on Chanteuse. She must also be confident enough with the materials that she was willing to make a surprise drop. Right after Vegas she'll have free time until Christmas season. She could have promoted it. Plus I have nagged about this before but where is the track she apparently worked with Morales on? He posted on social media that they are working together. Then who was the supposed surprise collaborator during MIAM era? We never got to know. We already knew about everyone who was working on the album, we never found out the surprise. Mariah, honey, just give out the secret album. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 3:49)

Rampant sexism at its finest: the anti-Mariah agenda (53,928) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End So JD who was being interviewed with his young male protégé Shad Moss a.k.a. Bow Wow out of nowhere says Mariah Carey, the #1 best selling artist of her generation, period, who has amassed over a $500 million dollar net worth and runs a minor empire 24/7 is essentially not serious enough about her career? Never mind that she's a hands on mother who priorities her children before anything else but still gives her fans new music and projects to look forward to 25 years in the game. Letting a man's word be taken as gospel simply because he's a man is so disgustingly sexist, not to mention idiotic. You would never hear him say anything remotely similar about Usher or Shad Moss because he knows they automatically get the benefit of the doubt as males, especially once his own dire situation is scrutinised. So all of you out here spreading this ridiculous idea that Mariah's lazy and doesn't care about her saving grace, when everything points to the exact opposite, are some of the most easily manipulated people I'be ever seen. I bet you're the types that vote against your own interests in every election then go aground bragging about how you're so informed. I can't express enough how disappointed I am in Jermaine Dupri. No wonder M has such a hard time trusting when even someone who's presumably been her friend for 20 years thinks nothing of sabotaging a moment that should be nothing but celebratory. There's a clear anti-Mariah agenda at work here. Another goat bites the grass. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 3:38)

Glitter (53,927) by Paul from Usa Why isn't Glitter available on Spotify? (Sunday 31 May 2015; 2:32)

Damizza's book (53,926) by Dove from USA Oh my goodness. I'm at the part where Eminem wants Mariah to read for the part of his mom in 8 Mile, just to mess with her mind and trigger her insecurity. It makes me want to cry and gives me goosebumps that Thomas Motolla can be so evil. I will pray for your soul TM. MC, I pray for your protection always. Psalm 91. (Sunday 31 May 2015; 0:54)

Christmas again? (53,925) by Liz Archer from Sweden Mariah Carey, not sure I want to see another rehash of the Christmas album or AIWFC song again. If it's part of the movie with story, fine I might watch the movie but probably not buy the album/soundtrack. Haven't this song been milked out enough now? I want to hear new music. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 23:37)

RJJ12 (53,924) by B from USA Thanks. I don't care if they dated or not but he did provide some interesting behind the scenes information about Mariah's relationships with Tommy, Luis, and Eminem. It was an interesting read. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 23:35)

Merry Christmas (53,923) by B from USA What is Reid doing? Releasing an updated version of #1's to coincide with the residency made sense but rereleasing Merry Christmas before the release of the film doesn't make sense to me. I guess it will coincide with the Beacon shows but it doesn't seem necessary. I guess I'm selfish because I want a new studio album. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 23:28)

Mariah needs a new direction (53,922) by Cgee54 from Usa I really hope Mariah breaks the mold for her new album. She needs to reinvent herself once again. She can do something throwback with a modern twist a la Miguel. His latest single Coffee sounds pretty good. I'm sure Mariah would take instrumentals like that and turn them into masterpieces. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 23:25)

Damizza's book (53,921) by Dove from USA I'm reading it now and he seems like a pretty cool guy. Thanks for posting it RJJ12. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 23:02)

Mariah (53,920) by B from USA Mariah doesn't need a producer to save her and she doesn't need to record an album of standards. She's still relevant. She just scored a hit with #Beautiful. I love MIAM and Infinity. I hated Triumphant. Can Mariah score another #1? Absolutely. However, expecting Mariah Carey to save the industry or sell millions of albums is unrealistic. MIAM sold well considering the state of the recording industry. Albums don't sell and that is a fact. Katy Perry, Rhianna, and Lady Gaga struggled recently and their relatively new artists. However, I still think Mariah should work with new producers. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 22:50)

JD's comments (53,919) by Daydream327 from USA I have been saying this for awhile. Mariah doesn't seem to take her career as serious as she once did. I don't know how to describe it but she just doesn't have that drive and passion anymore. She seems to do things now because she has to. She tends to put blame on everybody else when things go wrong in her career instead of being real with herself. Now before some of you start with the "she's worked hard enough already" or "now her career is not her priority but her family and kids are", Mariah is still one of the greatest singers of all time, (people do have expectations) and she still is an entertainer. She is also still putting out albums and performing. Yes, she has proved herself this is true, but she's at a point in her career where protecting that legacy is everything. I mean ask yourself how a woman who has accomplished so much in this industry rarely if ever gets the respect and recognition she deserves. Beyonce gets more praise, and she has not accomplished even half of what Mariah has. You know why? Because B has always taken her career serious. Mariah has not showed much growth musically or as an artist. And we all know she has had her ups and downs vocally. I feel if she's not gonna give it 100% and fully push herself then maybe she needs to take a break and raise her kids and come back when she's fully ready. Why continue to tarnish what you have worked so hard for? She's capable of so much more but I don't think she even cares or realizes it. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 22:18)

RJJ12 / Damizza's book / Bill (53,918) by Lee TS from USA Wow, what a great read. Mariah's chapter reads like a movie it's so dramatic. The Glitter era really got me anxious and I was like stressing over what was happening to her. It seems like Damion was a great friend to her and I hope she finds great memories when thinking about him. I hope Mariah releases a memoir one day or a mini series as she likes to call it. They really do call the wind Mariah. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 21:47)

Mariah's being honest (53,917) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada She's been vocal about not liking much about her early music videos for years now. I think it's kind of funny that people are "shocked" by the rants. Maybe the general public that doesn't pay attention to any of her specials or interviews, but to anyone else? She's said the same types of things several times over in various things. She's not ragging on the fans or the music, but to me Mariah has always been a sensitive person, and that time in her life she felt like she had to hide to please people, so she's super critical of the videos because of how trapped she felt she was. If people are going to dismiss her for being honest about how she feels about something, there's nothing she can do about that. (Saturday 30 May 2015; 21:40)

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