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About Lainsky from Philippines: A Mariah Carey fan since "Love Takes Time." However, "Butterfly" remains my favorite album of all time. Timeless!

No news (81,116) by Lainsky from Philippines Not that I do not want to hear anything from Mariah but I am glad somehow that there has been no news about her (or I just missed it or this archives missed it) for almost a week or more. I hope she just stays low and make noise later with the new single and then album. I miss her and her music and I do hope many people, lambs or not, feel the same way and be excitedly anticipate the upcoming release. (Saturday 24 February 2018; 10:25)

Article: "Thank God I Found You" Mariah's 15th Number 1 hit (80,891) by Lainsky from Philippines I have to admit I miss Mariah doing a feat like this on the chart. However, believe she will do it again hopefully this year. (Sunday 11 February 2018; 06:04)

Article: Mariah Carey - Butterfly vinyl review (79,291) by Lainsky from Philippines Remains the best album of all time for me. (Wednesday 8 November 2017; 12:52)

Article: Carey makes another attempt at acting (79,072) by Lainsky from Philippines Has this movie happened? (Monday 30 October 2017; 04:39)

Article: Mariah Carey's Butterfly is the truth: the album at 20 (78,379) by Lainsky from Philippines Remains the best album for me of all time. I can still remember how my jaw dropped in shock upon seeing her transformation. However, I absolutely love it. Musically and artistically, she's at her best in this album. She is who she is. Hopefully in her next album another transformation of her would take place... a real full-grown, mature Butterfly musically, artistically, and as a woman. (Saturday 16 September 2017; 15:58)

Article: Mariah's mixed bag: new single 1.4 million YouTube plays (72,216) by Lainsky from Philippines I kinda agree with this article especially with the last paragraph. (Sunday 5 February 2017; 15:34)

Article: What millennials should know about... "Daydream" (67,121) by Lainsky from Philippines I could not agree more. Wishing her next album will sound like this even just for a nostalgic purposes. Come on she loves doing it anyway in her concerts. (Sunday 9 October 2016; 7:39)

Infamous is... (66,878) by Lainsky from Philippines Better to stay as a song from that Empire soundtrack and that's it. Well, just my opinion after listening from it for the first time. Who knows it grows in me and my opinion might change but that does not matter anyway. What matters is how the listening public, radio DJs, and music buyers would take it. Sorry but I just terribly miss her Pop with RnB twist sound. (Friday 30 September 2016; 14:57)

Record over 40's (64,663) by Lainsky from Philippines Now that Sia is the third (or is it fourth?) female to reach No. 1 with the age over 40 (Madonna was 42 and Cher was 52 when they got their last No.1s), still I have high hopes that Mariah could visit again the Billboard Hot 100 and top the chart. Anyway, it's a very familiar place for her. (Tuesday 26 July 2016; 13:49)

Album 2016 (60,657) by Lainsky from Philippines If she will release a new album this year I just hope she brings back the sound of her 90's music. Pop leaning towards R&B. Either with a mid-tempo or heavy love song ballad (ala Lead The Way) as a carrier single. I miss those sounds of her. And Mariah can title her album with "Like Old Days" or any one-word title like she used to do. Lately I've been listening and liking a lot "To Be Around You", "Love Takes Time" and "Lead The Way" and I realized gosh I am missing her old music. If Adele can pull off a ballad piano-accompanied-only, why can't she? (Sunday 20 March 2016; 12:20)

Re: A Christmas Melody (58,675) (58,684) by Lainsky from Philippines Thanks Warren. Merry Christmas. (Thursday 24 December 2015; 13:55)

Re: A Christmas Melody (58,677) (58,683) by Lainsky from Philippines Thanks a lot. I will try. Merry Christmas. (Thursday 24 December 2015; 13:54)

A Christmas Melody (58,670) by Lainsky from Philippines Hello lambs. Merry Christmas to everyone here. Is there a way like a direct link or something where I can watch this Mariah movie? Really appreciate all your responses. Thanks and blessings. (Wednesday 23 December 2015; 13:21)

Weakness Of The Body (51,255) by Lainsky from Philippines I came across with her demo tape on YouTube and I found this song really nice. It would be great if she will record it today and make it as carrier single of her upcoming re-edition of #1s, if she's going to include new songs. I think it would be better if it is a 2-CD album. All her 18 number 1s on one CD and new or unreleased songs like this one on the other. That would be awesome. I am sorry but I can't get over with this song. It sounds so fresh after 29 years. (Tuesday 31 March 2015; 14:10)

#1s Glitter Uptown Funk (49,257) by Lainsky from Philippines If Mariah is releasing another compilation of her No. 1 songs as her offering and celebration of her 25 years in music, I have nothing against that. But she should include killer new singles that could possible go to number 1. Yes I still care about her chart performance. I hope she worked with or sing with Bruno Mars. Uptown Funk is a nice song that reminds of her Glitter album because of the sound. I think if this is the year the she will release Glitter, it will be more relevant to today's music and perhaps will sell more. Anyway just a thought for I simply love this album. I'm just glad she's still around after 25 years. (Saturday 17 January 2015; 15:47)

The Elusive Chanteuse DVD (47,944) by Lainsky from Philippines Although she started a bit rough that has yielded not so good reviews, she silenced all her bashers and concluded the concert tour with a bang by giving great vocal performances from the middle till the end of the tour. Hopefully, IDJ will release a DVD like TAOM with all her great performances of the tracks she performed including the medley of those songs she rarely performs. Then it will be good if it will coincide with the re-release of MIAMTEC album with a few new tracks, which if they will do, would be better to release on Christmas day or a week before that with some promo singles, video and also in time for her Christmas mini-concert in NY. (Monday 17 November 2014; 12:03)

Ariana (current) Mariah (timeless) (46,772) by Lainsky from Philippines Okay I know people are tired already comparing the two but allow me to get you tired just a little bit. I listened to her rendition of Emotions and AIWFCIY and yes the girl can definitely sing. However, not because I am a Mariah fan okay, again however, her voice is not as powerful and solid as Mariah's. I like Ariana because she has a voice and can sing too distinctively. I am happy that this generation still has a great singer and good music I guess in her. But of course, no one could ever take MC's place and equal her artistry and musicality. Come on people. Mariah has the unique soaring voice with melisma, talent to write, to produce music and even direct her own video. She's a true artist and icon. Timeless I must say. (Saturday 13 September 2014; 10:44)

The Elusive Chanteuse Show dreamlist (46,357) by Lainsky from Philippines I saw her live for the first time back in 2004 here in Manila during her Charmbracelet Asian tour and the songs I can still remember she performed that made the crowd gone wild were the first song as she was entering the stage Heartbreaker, Always Be My Baby, Dreamlover and Honey. The most expensive ticket that time has now tripled for this year's show so I am not sure if I will watch it but we'll see. Anyway, below is my dream songlist. 1. YDKWTD 2. Heartbreaker remix/album version 3. Always Be My Baby remix 4. Don't Forget About Us 5. Dreamlover TAOM version 6. You're Mine (Eternal) 7. Sweetheart 8. My All/Stay A While 9. One More Try 10. Breakdown 11. Angels Cry 12. Meteorite 13. Fantasy 14. Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can't Give Up Now) 15. Fly Like A Bird 16. We Belong Together It would be great if she will sing Butterfly live. (Monday 25 August 2014; 13:30)

Imperfect (46,013) by Lainsky from Philippines Too bad this song was not part of the album MOAIA. It is too perfect not to be included in my opinion and it could have been the first single. I love it. (Tuesday 12 August 2014; 12:52)

Seemingly out of rhythm or whatever (46,011) by Lainsky from Philippines It's A Wrap and Betcha Gon' Know are seemingly out of rhythm, melody or context from the tracks of MIAMTEC. Well it's just my opinion. It could have ended with Heavenly and then bonus tracks are the remixes of Thirsty, YME and YDKWTD. Then I inserted Triumphant (No Rap) before Cry and it fits I guess. Just happy with the album but still can't believe no video or promotions for YDWTD and Meteorite. And she's coming to Manila. Great. (Tuesday 12 August 2014; 12:17)

Thirsty and YDKWTD and other stand out singles (45,697) by Lainsky from Philippines After listening to MIAMTEC for almost three months these are the stand out singles for me: 1. You Don't Know What To Do (I hope a video will come) 2. Meteorite (I hope they will release this too) 3. Thirsty (re-release is a good idea with a video) 4. One More Try (good remake I guess) 5. Heavenly (good ending release) Money (good RnB release) I heard Thirsty and YDWTD over 89.1 here in Manila. It feels great to hear MC songs over the radio. Timeless. (Thursday 31 July 2014; 10:45)

YDKWTD remix (45,250) by Lainsky from Philippines So loving it. Nicely done. It has a vibe of 80s classic disco sound with modern touch. I hope this song really get to No.1 in the US Billboard Hot 100. (Monday 7 July 2014; 5:49)

Ty of USA 44,972 post (45,023) by Lainsky from Philippines I completely agree with everything you said. Also I listened to YDKWTD no rap version and for the first time (I like Fantasy, Honey and Loverboy without a rap) I guess Wale put some flavor on it and I like it more than this no rap version. Perhaps I got used to most of her songs with rap and it is clearly a signature of MC. She's the one who started this kind of trend in songs anyway. (Sunday 22 June 2014; 13:56)

YDWTD (44,966) by Lainsky from Philippines Just happy this was released as an official single. I hope the video will be in the likes of Honey, Heartbreaker or It's Like That and this song will propel the album sales and the single itself. Meteorite should be next then One More Try, Heavenly and lastly Dedicated or Faded. And oh let's pray that this become her 19th No.1 single. Yes I still care about the chart when there's a chance. (Saturday 21 June 2014; 15:35)

MIAMTEC and "How to solve..." thoughts (44,796) by Lainsky from Philippines I hope the person in charge of her professionally should have read these suggestions. Somehow I agree with what Eckstine said last, the she might tone down the "va va voom" image and reunite with people he mentioned in doing music. Also the suggestion of creating a mature version of her old music without loosing her identity as an artist. I do not agree that she go to the Celine direction, she continues to create music but age and phase-of-her-life appropriate and audience. Doing "country" music, not sure with this but she can try. I wish she will do a full gospel album full of inspirational and Christian songs. That would be an amazing way to celebrate her 25th year in business. As for the latest album, IMO this is a slightly mature version of Butterfly and TEOM. "Thirsty" for me is nice but it seems to be out of place. I hope and pray this album will resuscitate by releasing singles with videos and here are my top 5 bets and why. 1. YDWTD - It's like Fantasy or Dreamlover, has a commercial appeal. 2. Meteorite - This is a good risk, new, fresh, sound relevant. 3. Thirsty or Faded - For her RnB audience. 4. One More Try - For her Pop audience. 5. Heavenly - Release it as the last single, of all her gospel songs this was the best. The last three songs can be released all at once as promo, radio, or ($0.49 again - lol just kidding but they used to do this). Again these are just thoughts with hope that it can happen. (Monday 16 June 2014; 5:17)

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