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

90s and 2000s MC (113,364) by Giovanni from USA I think we all do, I hope Mariah's next record is the record [The art of letting go] was supposed to be. I think Mariah wants a record that will make noise and give her good reviews the way Caution did. I just hope she gets her voice in shape. She also should work with some current music producers. (Friday 6 March 2026; 23:30) this is a reply to message 113,358

90s and 2000s MC (113,358) by Bobby A from United States I really miss the carefree vibrant 90s and 2000s MC. I hope she can get back to making beautiful ballads and fun pop songs again. I miss hearing MC sing from her heart and not thinking about being a diva. Most of all, I miss her So So Def remixes and David Morales resung vocals club songs. 90s and 2000s MC come back come back, please. Dreamlover comes to my mind as I write this post. (Friday 6 March 2026; 10:43)

MOAIA (113,363) by Giovanni from USA I agree, the release of Angels Advocate is long overdo. Also the close up photo of Mariah on Angels Advocate is gorgeous and so much better than MOAIA album photo. LA Reid is such an idiot for keeping "Imperfect" off the album. I hope Mariah out does herself with the next album, she needs a song like "Beautiful" or "Dreamlover". If Mariah released "Dreamlover" as her newest single off her new album it would be a hit today because it's such a good song. She really should work with everybody including Walter, does anybody agree/disagree? (Friday 6 March 2026; 23:23) this is a reply to message 113,352

MOAIA (113,352) by jaker20 from US MOAIA just crossed 1B streams, beating a lot of her earlier albums, proving again that it's a modern gem. I am convinced that if they released Angels Advocate, which is clearly done, would have been a perfect crossover era for her from digital to streaming, probably bigger than TEOM. Her catalog right now is lacking a non-Christmas classic for the streaming era and Angels Advocate would have fit the bill. (Monday 2 March 2026; 00:47)

Play this song (113,348) by Giovanni from USA I gave "Play this song" a listen and I'm back to liking it again lol. I remember someone calling it "overproduced junk" but I have to disagree. I think the production is actually good and the song reminds me so much of TEOM. I think it had been made during that era the song might have done better. I enjoy Anderson's verses and singing and him and Mariah have good chemistry. I believe he was into her more than she was of him. I believe Mariah wants love again but not at the moment. I think she wants to focus on other things like her kids and her career. I'm still listening to HFIA but want more and another Christmas album. I just finished repeating "When Christmas comes" as it's one of my favorite Mariah songs. Her voice sounds so perfect and youthful I wish MC was 40 again lol. (Sunday 1 March 2026; 07:15)

Something is coming (113,347) by Giovanni from USA Could it be that Mariah is going to be a feature in somebody's song because I believe MC17 won't come until next year or in 2029. I just hope we don't have to wait another 7 or 10 years lol. (Sunday 1 March 2026; 07:00) this is a reply to message 113,343

Something is coming (113,343) by Bobby A from United States It looks rumors of MC and Rihanna in the studio last week are being confirmed on X. Nostradamus reported Jack Antonoff or Soundz and Kuk Harrell were in the studio as well. Something has clicked with MC that a high profile collaboration is her only way back to the top of the Hot 100. Also, Kuk Harrell knows how to make a female singers' vocals shine on a song. He has been Rihanna's vocal producer for 20 years. (Saturday 28 February 2026; 15:41)

Bruno Mars new album (113,346) by Giovanni from USA "Risk it all" is so good. I'm glad you gave the album a listen. (Sunday 1 March 2026; 06:52) this is a reply to message 113,342

Bruno Mars new album (113,342) by Bobby A from United States I believe it is his best album so far of his career. I could not help myself and say why hasn't MC collaborated with Bruno Mars, D'Mile, Phillip Lawerence, and James Fauntleroy together on one song? (Saturday 28 February 2026; 14:26)

Bruno Mars new album (113,340) by Giovanni from USA I'm curious if any of you have listened to Bruno's new album. From what I've seen most like it. "Risk it all" is very nice, I love the Spanish guitar so much. I've even seen some already saying AOTY and I just laugh. Come on now. (Friday 27 February 2026; 23:08)

I had a dream (113,339) by Giovanni from USA Yes I knew about that account but was blocked lol. Probably because I made a comment about Mariah''s current voice. I really don't like X anyways so I just get my news from you all here. (Friday 27 February 2026; 23:04) this is a reply to message 113,318

I had a dream (113,318) by Lighty from China Just follow "Nostradamus Insider" on X and you'll be as good a detective as our dear Bobby A. But the accuracy of the leaks from that "insider" is at most half half, dare I say. (Monday 23 February 2026; 06:38)

I had a dream (113,338) by Giovanni from USA There's supposedly a rumor of a collaboration but I'm not gonna hold my breath. I do believe Mariah wants a hit but if it never happens it's okay. I just hope the next record makes more noise. (Friday 27 February 2026; 23:00) this is a reply to message 113,313

I had a dream (113,313) by Bobby A from United States Yes, I know MC has reflected upon her missteps with HFIA and now has a plan to give us a Mariah Carey album we have not heard since Daydream, Butterfly or TEOM. I just feel MC is getting ready to join the following legacy artists in the Grammy platinum album comeback club. 1. Steely Dan - Two Against Nature (2000) 2. Paul Simon - Graceland (1986) 3. D'Angelo - Black Messiah (2014) 4. Santana - Supernatural (1999) 5. Green Day - American Idiot (2004) 6. Loretta Lynn Van Lear Rose (2004) (Sunday 22 February 2026; 18:24)

I had a dream (113,312) by Giovanni from USA That's so exciting to hear, are you a detective Bobby haha? Seems like you know a lot about Mariah's whereabouts. I really hope Mariah's next album makes a splash and she finally gets those Grammys she deserves .Mariah deserves a Norah Jones or Billie Eilish moment. I hope Gamma can make it happen if the music is Grammy worthy. (Sunday 22 February 2026; 06:33) this is a reply to message 113,303

I had a dream (113,303) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Giovanni. I just keep having these strong feelings and visions that MC is preparing to come back stronger with MC17. MC was seen recently at Hit Factory Studios meeting with recording engineer Kento Yonesaka (worked on MIAM) and a producer from MIAM. She seems hungry to be on top again knowing that seven years between albums is something that she should never do again. Maybe Bruno Mars and Jill Scott have inspired her. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 15:09)

Lambi (113,297) by Giovanni from USA Nice seeing you on the message board Lambi. I've missed you. (Friday 20 February 2026; 22:57)

HFIA breakdown (113,296) by Giovanni from USA I still listen to HFIA. For me "In your feelings", "I won't allow it", "Jesus I do" and "Nothing is impossible" are my favorites and the ones I play the most. My problem with the album is not so much the songs, it's Mariah's voice. I would love Caution part 2 with at least one hit song. (Friday 20 February 2026; 22:51) this is a reply to message 113,290

HFIA breakdown (113,290) by Lainsky from Philippines It seems Mariah has shelved HFIA and the deluxe edition idea. Typically, I listen to her latest album almost every day for the next six months to a year after purchasing it. However, I realized that it's only been five months since HFIA was released, and I haven't played it much in the past month or this month. Don't get me wrong. I like HFIA, but I guess I love playing her 90s' album more lately. In fact, I've been playing "Breakdown" more than any of her other songs. I loved it back then, and I love it even more now, including the music video. Lambs of my age can't help but feel nostalgic these days. (Friday 20 February 2026; 05:18)

I had a dream (113,295) by Giovanni from USA Haha that is probably the best dream you've ever had Bobby, and I love your name by the way. Are you sure it was a dream and not your imagination/fantasy? In another universe that would happen but I'm not gonna hold my breath. I do believe Mariah has it in her to have another hit song, record and Grammy win. I'm still not over the Academy robbing her for AOTY in '06. I do feel Mariah has something planned for her next album though. Most of us love HFIA but feel it didn't make any noise. I love "In your feelings" and it hit number one on the r&b chart so that should count for something. I really hope Mariah's voice gets better and she gets another Grammy moment I believe she deserves. (Friday 20 February 2026; 22:48) this is a reply to message 113,288

I had a dream (113,288) by Bobby A from United States I had dream last night that MC would be back on top again in 2028. Here is what I dreamed about. 1. MC releases her 17th album entitled, I'm Back (In Arms Your Again) - JD/BMC/Crystal Johnson/Johnta Austin collaboration 2. She collaborates again with Walter A., Babyface, JD, Skillrex, and some top producers and songwriters of the last 10 years. 3. Critics rave that MC's voice is back. Some say her Butterfly tone is back to stay. Her whistle range is "Emotions" strong again. 4. The first single makes it to number one in less than 5 weeks. 5. Many Lambs say the Bruno Mars, Sza, Toni Braxton, and Fred Again collaborations are their favorites. 6. MC embarks on a 30-city summer/fall tour in the U.S. The first show is at Proctors Theater. The last show is at Madison Square Garden. 7. The second single is a Pop R&B ballad collaboration with Walter A. and Babyface that is reminisce of Love Takes Time and Everytime I Close my Eyes. 8. One year later after the release of a deluxe version, eight Grammy nominations, numerous of television performances, a Rock and Hall of Fame Inductee, and the 2029 Superbowl Half-time show performer, MC finally wins multiple Grammy awards including Album of the Year and Record of the Year at the Grammys. 9. MC sits down with Oprah for a May TV sweeps interview about her remarkable career and the rollercoaster ride of 2028 and 2029. 10. MC finally falls in love again with a wealthy NFL coach. (Friday 20 February 2026; 04:54)

Up out of my face (113,279) by Giovanni from USA I absolutely love UOOMF. Such a fun song with fun lyrics. I don't care for the remix with Nicki or the video, the solo version is the best and I will never stop saying how I wish Mariah still had her 2009 voice. I want it back so bad lol. (Wednesday 18 February 2026; 08:50)

Confetti & Champagne (113,278) by Giovanni from USA I can't remember if I have already posted this but it's a disgrace this song is less than 3 minutes and not 4 or 6 minutes lol. Mariah how could you? I'm gonna need Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel Mariah to scold you viciously. I need a 4 minute version of this song asap. (Wednesday 18 February 2026; 08:44)

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,277) by Giovanni from USA The thing is Mariah has really not used her whistle register that much on her last two albums. I know most would not care if she lost it if it meant getting her voice back. But I like the way you think about trying certain things before doing the surgery. (Wednesday 18 February 2026; 08:07) this is a reply to message 113,275

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,275) by MusicfanJ from Germany The funny thing is most people don't like her trademark "the whistle". I loved it on her debut and "Emotions". There are fantastic songs like "Dreamlover", "Bliss" and "Bringin' on the heartbreak" with her epic whistle. But it was clearly overused and not needed in many other songs. Her deeper tone has the real magic. But I would be afraid of surgery, if it's not needed, because of health issues. I guess there's always a risk, no matter how good a doctor is. I would first try to loose the bad habits and relax. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 11:43)

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,276) by Giovanni from USA Very interesting, thanks for your reply. I would do it too. I would say a prayer and ask God that everything goes well and also make things right with him just in case. I so want to see MC sing strong again. (Wednesday 18 February 2026; 08:00) this is a reply to message 113,274

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,274) by Zachariah from Croatia I would do it in a a second. I can live without her whistles. Sometimes, they can get pretty annoying in some songs. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 09:01)

We can't be friends by Ariana Grande (113,271) by Giovanni from USA This is the hit song Mariah needed for HFIA. When I first listened to it for some reason I thought of Mariah and her current voice. I wish she had done a song with that type of music. I think it's one of Ariana's best songs and becoming one of my favorites. I think they should both write a song together one day. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 01:02)

Sweetheart (113,270) by Giovanni from USA I had no idea it was a cover either lol. If you have a stereo system "Sweetheart" sounds great on it. I'm always singing "You love I need your love", "Romance". I would love to hear Mariah do a live snippet. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 00:52) this is a reply to message 113,266

Sweetheart (113,266) by Lainsky from Philippines I love it too, Giovanni. Try listening to the original. You can find it on YT. Mariah and JD made it better. I did not know it was a remake. I only found out a decade later, lol. It occurred to me that all the additional singles on her No. 1s are remakes, except for "When You Believe", which is also on Whitney's album. (Monday 16 February 2026; 03:57)

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,269) by Giovanni from USA That's why I want her to get the nodules removed. I know it's not my voice and I myself do not like the idea of being put under the knife but I think I'd do it. I would recommend Mariah get Dr. Steven Marc Zeitels, the man who did Adele's surgery. I read somewhere that the only risk would be Mariah losing her whistle register. Would any of you do the surgery if it meant getting your voice back and being able to sing again? (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 00:48) this is a reply to message 113,262

That rare flower that is Mariah's voice (113,262) by John from USA I'd like to think of Mariah's voice as that rare flower that only blooms once every few decades (maybe centuries) - beautiful, exquisite, and unique in its fragrance, yet fragile and short-lived. There was a time in the early 90s where I thought (heck, bragged to friends) that what Mariah can sing is only limited by the heights of her imagination and creativity. L ooking back though, there has always been glimpses that Mariah's voice has always been fragile. Even at the very beginnings of her career, she has always stated she would wake up everyday not fully knowing how many octaves of her voice she can access one day versus the next. Her voice, while she was young, responded to her usual vocal rests and humidifiers, but became less and less reliable as the years went by. It didn't help that she had such difficult songs to sing, that required her to use as much vocal real estate compared to the other members of the vocal trinity. I saw one video that analyzed how Whitney never really went to the extremes of her vocal range (higher and lower extremes) in her concerts. Celine resorted to masterfully miming the high notes and belts early on, which likely helped preserve her voice for much longer. The latter two, by the way, are also natural sopranos. Mariah is a natural alto with soprano capabilities. That she is able to match and even go beyond what these two sopranos could reach vocally is amazing in and of itself. As Mariah got older, the good days (reliable days with wider access to her full vocal range) had become fewer and fewer, with less reliable days became more the norm. I can imaging how that would have been an even bigger handicap to her stage fright. She was a vocal natural, honed further by whatever informal training she got from her opera singer mother. As these unreliable days became more frequent, she eventually developed bad (compensatory) vocal techniques. It didn't help that she did nothing to correct this by getting more vocal rest, or changing her lifestyle and giving up bad habits. Despite all these however, what remains is Mariah's distinctive and unmatched tone. You'll see Whitney and Celine vocal impersonators left and right, some quite convincing in their mimicry, but there is no one that can fully embody Mariah's unique tone. It's amazing how in the latter years, with each album, I notice a little bit more vocal strain and vocal decline. And yet, when I listen to those more recent albums, I still find something I'd appreciate about that distinctive voice, worn and torn as it had been. She is a vocal athlete who did feats I used to marvel at. But just like an Olympic athlete who can no longer win a gold medal decades later, I will not hold that against her that she can no longer match those feats three decades later. She is the ultimate vocal Olympian. Her voice is one of a kind and I am glad to have experienced it and awoken to it in my formative years. As a child, this once little boy had never listened to radio before, until Mariah came along. This is why I became a fan, and remain one to this day. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 22:18)

Type Dangerous: MC and the Epstein files (113,268) by Giovanni from USA Like Stella, who we all miss haha. (Tuesday 17 February 2026; 00:40) this is a reply to message 113,265

Type Dangerous: MC and the Epstein files (113,265) by Bobby A from United States Tommy pursued Mariah and crossed the boundary between a boss and his employee. MC trusted Tommy thinking he would heal her childhood wounds and guide her career. I think MC has always looked for a male friend or partner to give her that fatherly guidance that she longed for from Alfred Roy. L.A. Reid comes to my mind being that positive father figure in her life and career. If you could pull back the many layers of her traumatic childhood, you would understand why she gravitated towards certain men and women after Tommy. (Monday 16 February 2026; 02:02)

Sweetheart (113,263) by Giovanni from USA Should have at the very least been an r&b hit. I had it on a loop today it's one of my favorites Mariah produced with JD. Her voice and vocals are perfect and there's nothing to complain about with this song. Of course if you don't like JD's part haha but I love JD so I like his verse. I hope they work together again for Mariah's next album. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 23:04)

MC's next album (113,258) by Giovanni from USA I agree, Butterfly was Mariah's escape from Tommy and she was able to be free and do the music she wanted. It's definitely probably her best album. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 00:24) this is a reply to message 113,254

MC's next album (113,254) by Lighty from China IMHO Butterfly, Charmbracelet, Memoirs are the three most personal albums from Mariah but Butterfly is and will always be "the" most personal one no matter what kind of album she puts out next. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 08:29)

MC's next album (113,253) by Giovanni from USA I hope we don't have to wait another 7 years for the next album lol. And as you had mentioned Nostalgic or Nostalgia would be a good album title. It's strong and makes sense if Mariah wants to make a record that reminds her remaining fans of her past work. HFIA had potential with IYF and NII but as I brought up recently it really doesn't matter how good her next album is if the voice doesn't sound good. I am hoping something changes and she gets it back in better shape ala Caution. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 02:57) this is a reply to message 113,251

MC's next album (113,251) by Bobby A from United States Do you think MC's next album will have to be her most personal album to date? I think MC needs to create a body of work that has a bold relatable album title that makes the non-Lamb scrolling on social media say, "Hmmm?" The album has to read like a personal diary with an infusion of jazz, pop, dance, and R&B. I want to hear more of the good, the bad, and the ugly next time. MC is going have to make a bold personal statement with her next album like Jill Scott did today. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 00:39)

Nodules (113,252) by Giovanni from USA I love the AI version of "My love", f you ask me it would have fit perfectly on the Butterfly album. I would have swapped out "Whenever you call" as it's one of the few songs from Mariah I don't care for. I imagine "Jesus I do" in Music Box voice or Emancipation voice. Speaking of "Jesus I do", I want Mariah to work with Kirk Franklin for another gospel number. I love "Jesus I do" and I love "Fly like a bird". I feel "Fly like a bird" is a personal song for Mariah and one most of us love. I also have a great love for "I pray" and wished it was longer and had made it on TEOM. I wish we had gotten a gospel album in 2015 instead of another greatest hits none of us needed. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 02:43) this is a reply to message 113,248

Nodules (113,248) by Stacey from USA Well said. There is an AI version of My Love (Butterfly era) floating around the internet. Wow. Check that one out. There is one thing, though, that does unite all these vocal eras - the songwriter. No matter how Mariah's voice has changed, no matter what era is used to create an AI version of one of her songs, there is one constant in all of this - the songwriter. Those lyrics are truly what makes her music so special. (Friday 13 February 2026; 18:16)

Nodules (113,245) by Giovanni from USA It's okay Stacey, I also listen to AI versions of Mariah as well. For me it's not so much me wishing she still sounded like her younger self it's just for fun. We all have our own fantasy Mariah song covers we wish she had covered. The AI version of IYF in Daydream voice is so addictive and amazing. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting Mariah to get her voice back in shape I just think she doesn't care anymore. I'm still listening to Caution and HFIA regularly though. NIA has become of my favorites along with "Jesus I do". (Friday 13 February 2026; 06:04) this is a reply to message 113,242

Nodules (113,242) by Stacey from USA I absolutely love the messages from HFIA, song and album. But I'd be lying to myself if I wasn't a bit conflicted when listening to these songs given her current voice. It's just not the same. I feel like such a cop out seeking AI versions of HFIA, IYF and NII using Butterfly and/or Daydream vocals, preferring to listen to those versions sometimes. At the end of the day, I can't be too sad. I have such an amazing, unmatched by anyone catalog of music to listen to. (Thursday 12 February 2026; 17:32)

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