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Article: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 nominees revealed (108,617) by TJ from Norway As I said earlier. Big competition. Big names. She will get there. We don't know if it's before or after Beyonce. (Monday 28 April 2025; 10:20) this is a reply to message 108,616

Article: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 nominees revealed (108,616) by Bobby A from United States MC will not be inducted again this year. I guess the only way she will ever be nominated is to anmounce her final album or last world tour. Cyndi Lauper beat MC this year. (Monday 28 April 2025; 08:13)

MC16 (108,612) by TJ from Norway Are the songs like milk, with an expiration date? Or will they sound fresh? (Saturday 26 April 2025; 09:41) this is a reply to message 108,611

MC16 (108,611) by Edward from USA Just be patient. She has ten songs ready since 2019. New music will drop very soon. (Saturday 26 April 2025; 02:39)

Old vs new (108,603) by TJ from Norway What do you mean? (Tuesday 22 April 2025; 17:47) this is a reply to message 108,602

Old vs new (108,602) by Lee from USA Personally, I like new Mariah more than old Mariah. She sounded more miserable because she was literally miserable. I doubt that she wants to be miserable anymore. There's tons of singers singing about heartbreak, and yet you're here complaining. (Tuesday 22 April 2025; 14:41)

Friday feeling (108,597) by TJ from Norway I am in the same category. Mariah Carey 1990-1996 just killed. Those lyrics, that voice. Listening to the live versions of her debut album is just out of this world. Her voice changed on every album, and I was "scared" back in '97 when she released Butterfly. The voice that we knew was gone. I don't think fans or lambs post 2000 understand what kind of artist she used to be. I'm just glad to have experienced the extreme power that she had at the time. At some point she has to get rid of her stilettos, swimsuits, gowns and the newly rich trash style, and use normal clothes and flat shoes. I guess she would look better in stuff from HM than what she wears now. My dream is that she is going acoustic and simple on stage, like the unplugged concert. Lose the attitude, kill the inner diva and be a humble human being. Be real. She shouldn't try to sing the songs like she used to, but in a way that fits her voice. Peace out. And have fun at the beach. (Monday 21 April 2025; 12:02) this is a reply to message 108,594

Friday feeling (108,594) by Bill from the UK Bless you Bobby, I still check in from time to time. Truth is I'm just not a fan of modern day Mariah. Don't get me wrong, I will always love her more than any of you all ever will lol, but I prefer Mariah lamenting about loving someone till the end of time or being alone in love, rather than telling me to GTFO and bragging about riding a D with Ariana Grande. Anyway, to answer your question, my favourite album is of course the untouchable debut. There is something so magical about those Carey-Margulies compositions, and her voice never sounded as good. That deep, rich tone full of volume and timbre. Oh how I miss it. As for my favourite song, aside from All I Want for Christmas Is You and Vision of Love which I consider separate entities, it would be the regular album version of Fantasy. It came out during the peak of my fandom and hearing it the first time on the radio, I still wistfully think back to that day now and again. I also enjoy long walks on the beach and quiet nights in. Hope you've been well. (Sunday 20 April 2025; 17:03)

TEOM 20 (108,548) by TJ from Norway I thought it was going to be a big release this morning? All I can see is the remix of DFAU. I used to be blonde, so I might have misunderstood. (Friday 11 April 2025; 06:33)

TEOM announcement (108,539) by TJ from Norway What if she re-releases the album as a duet album? That would have been a lot of fun. (Thursday 10 April 2025; 06:23) this is a reply to message 108,531

TEOM announcement (108,531) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Eric and Shezz. You know that I am technology challenged. Shezz, I think there is really a good chance we may get the audio version of The Adventures of Mimi concert on CD and vinyl to celebrate the anniversary of TEOM. It would be great to hear a remastered Dolby Atmos version in 2025. (Tuesday 8 April 2025; 11:01)

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,495) by TJ from Norway What about Fantasy Def Club Mix? (Monday 31 March 2025; 21:57) this is a reply to message 108,488

Favorite Mariah Hip-Hop collaborations (108,488) by Randy from USA You all are missing out on the best version of Fantasy. It is the Bad Boy Mix which I think is track 4 on the maxi-single. It has both the pop hook and ODB on it. It's the only one I listen to. I love Honey with Mase and The Lox. I hate the Jermaine Dupri remix. I love Gucci Mane on Obsessed. I love both The Roof extended Mobb Deep and Breakdown extended Bobe Thugs. I love the Nicki Minaj verse on Up Out My Face. My All/Stay Awhile with the rap is also a favorite. (Sunday 30 March 2025; 04:50)

Buttery tone (108,453) by TJ from Norway I think it went away when she was over exposing the whispering sound. I remember me and my friends were really concerned about her using her voice like that in 97, when she released Butterfly. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 21:18) this is a reply to message 108,444

Buttery tone (108,444) by Edward from USA Bobby A, a "buttery" voice refers to a smooth, fluid, warm, and rounded vocal quality. Most of Mariah's '90s catalog is filled with it. Some examples, just to pick a few, include Vanishing, Till the End of Time, Can't Let Go, Music Box, Underneath the Stars, Lead the Way, Open Arms, Melt Away, and Everything Fades Away. Albums like Daydream, Music Box, Merry Christmas, and Butterfly are basically the epitome of a beautiful buttery voice. Sadly, by 2002, only traces of that buttery voice were still there. And before some of y'all try to nail me to a cross next to Oprah and Gayle, I'm not saying she couldn't sing, she absolutely could still blow, but the fluidity and seamless transitions between registers just weren't the same. A lot of us complained about the heavy use of the whisper register on Charmbracelet, it's funny that I would take anything from her with even half that quality in a heartbeat. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 14:44)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,452) by TJ from Norway Finally a decent person. It brings back the 90s for me. My neighbors hated me for playing music so loud that they woke up really early in the morning during the summer of 94. I had the speakers hanging out of the windows while enjoying the weather and being outside. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 21:13) this is a reply to message 108,434

Emancipation & Daydream (108,434) by Jamie from UK Haha I'm old too but Music Box trumps everything for me anyway. I just love it so much. Lots of good memories from that time too. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 18:57)

Mariah birthday month (108,451) by TJ from Norway Difficult question. I love The Roof, but I also just love (with capital letters) I Don't Wanna Cry. Just love it. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 21:09) this is a reply to message 108,433

Mariah birthday month (108,433) by Jamie from UK Ok it's approaching Mariah's birthday, or anniversary as she likes to call it. I've looked through her discography to see which singles whether physical, digital or just radio got a March release date. There wasn't many. I Don't Wanna Cry, March 19th 1991 The Roof (Back In Time), March 16th 1998 (UK) We Belong Together, March 15th 2005 Fly Like A Bird, March 13th 2006 A No No, March 4th 2019 Big Energy Remix, March 28th 2022 Out of all her March releases, which is your number one favourite? Mine is The Roof (Back In Time). (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 18:45)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,450) by TJ from Norway I will put it on this weekend. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 21:04) this is a reply to message 108,432

Emancipation & Daydream (108,432) by Tevin from USA TJ, it's not too late to join us on the Daydream bandwagon. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:53)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,449) by TJ from Norway I like Daydream very much. A lot of good songs, and it was released on my 19th birthday (at least in Norway). What a gift. I have never liked One Sweet Day, except the live versions. Fantasy is still one of my long time favourites. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 21:03) this is a reply to message 108,430

Emancipation & Daydream (108,430) by Stacey from USA Me too, lol. I first discovered Mariah during the MB era. I was 16. But my love and appreciation for MC was cemented during Daydream. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:48)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,448) by TJ from Norway Hahaha Edward. I just embrace every day the dementia has not taken me too far. (Wednesday 26 March 2025; 20:58) this is a reply to message 108,427

Emancipation & Daydream (108,427) by Edward from USA You must be one of those rusty old boomers the ‘"yass queens" were warning us about. I rebuke your presence here. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 17:00)

Emancipation & Daydream (108,426) by TJ from Norway I'm so old that Music Box always trumps both Daydream and Emancipation. I'm old. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 16:46) this is a reply to message 108,419

Emancipation & Daydream (108,419) by Stacey from USA Daydream is a thing of beauty. I can listen to that whole album beginning to end. No skips. I love every song. Looking In is my favorite track. It's my life's theme song. "It seems as though I've always been; somebody outside looking in." Oh wait, I can choose another song. Hmmm let's see, ABMB. That song sounds as current today as it did 30 years ago. Guilty pleasure: Melt Away. TEOM had me jumping for joy 20 years later after Daydream. I thought the whisper from CB was MC's current trend. However, when I got a hold of an mp3 containing snippets of all the songs before the album's release, I couldn't contain my excitement. The voice was back. I have to choose only 2 songs? Fly Like A Bird, Circles. Guilty pleasure: Your Girl. (Tuesday 25 March 2025; 03:36)

Precious (108,320) by TJ from Norway I do agree with you how the critics were always trying to get her in the 90s. One of the most respected critics in Norway was writing so much horrible things about her after the success of Music Box, that most media rejected her. It was almost hard to admit that I was a fan when I discussed music with people. I even got my cds wrapped as gifts when I bought them. I was afraid of the looks from the guys behind the counter. On the other hand I really, really don't like Glitter, the movie. The album is one of her best releases since the beginning. (Friday 7 March 2025; 06:35) this is a reply to message 108,317

Precious (108,317) by BFF from United States I was also there in the 90s watching Mariah's career. Mariah was commercially successful in the 90s but not respected by the industry or by critics. It really all started when Nelson George referred to her as a "white girl trying to sing black" and also reverberated with the 1996 Grammys snub. I also remember Sandra Bernhardt directing some really racist statements at Mariah in the late 1990s (statements I won't repeat here because they are awful). It was never "cool" to like Mariah until very recently. I remember all of the thinly veiled homophobia that was directed at me during middle school and high school because I loved Mariah. "The Bodyguard" has great songs on the soundtrack, but the film itself and the acting are not good at all. There was definitely a reason why the film had sat in development purgatory since the mid 1970s. It was originally intended for Diana Ross. I doubt that it would have been produced if Whitney hadn't been the huge star she was in the late 80s/early 90s. Whitney was good in "Waiting to Exhale", for sure, but that's as much due to Forest Whitaker's excellent job directing as it was due to Whitney's acting. I believe "Glitter" could have done just as well as "The Bodyguard" if there hadn't been so much venom directed at Mariah in the late 1990s/early 2000s and if there hadn't been so many issues that Mariah had to deal with during the 1997-2001 period of her career. (Thursday 6 March 2025; 12:32)

Remaining Vegas shows (108,250) by TJ from Norway I agree on everything you wrote. She has so much material that I just hope she can release at some point. Is there any legal reasons she [hasn't] released it yet? (Saturday 22 February 2025; 14:13) this is a reply to message 108,249

Remaining Vegas shows (108,249) by MusicfanJ from Germany I think I understand what you mean Will, but please no more perfumes or cosmetics from Mariah. I need new music. A jazz album, a duets album, Rarities part 2, the hidden grunge album. A singer should focus on music. If the inspiration is gone, then Mariah could take a longer break. One more album would be nice. Caution shouldn't be the last. (Saturday 22 February 2025; 13:43)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,211) by TJ from Norway I hope that too, but Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper and Billy Idol will give her some competition. And let's not forget Oasis (the big reunion this year) and Soundgarden. There's even more big acts on that list. Fingers crossed. (Thursday 13 February 2025; 22:27) this is a reply to message 108,209

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,209) by MusicfanJ from Germany I voted. I hope this time Mariah gets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's so overdue. (Thursday 13 February 2025; 11:24)

Daydream 30 (108,164) by TJ from Norway I support that one. If you could include the unheard version of All In Your Mind on the third cd I would just be the happiest fan ever. (Monday 10 February 2025; 21:08) this is a reply to message 108,158

Daydream 30 (108,158) by Stacey from USA I am trying not to get my hopes up for this anniversary, lol. I hope she does something similar to MB 30 3CD release. Release the normal album on CD 1. CD 2 should be Someone's Ugly Daughter, then CD 3 should be full of released and unreleased songs from extra sessions, etc. (Monday 10 February 2025; 04:07)

The Grammys (108,124) by TJ from Norway She has more Grammys than Mariah, Celine, Madonna, Janet and Whitney combined. Crazy. (Wednesday 5 February 2025; 16:37) this is a reply to message 108,110

The Grammys (108,110) by Edward from USA I would never put Beyonce in the same sentence with Mariah or Whitney, they simply can't be compared. I think people like Beyonce because she has maintained a polished public image, she's likable, and she has some good songs too. When it comes to her Grammy wins, it's astonishing to think that she has more than Mariah and Whitney combined, it just doesn't add up. One thing is undeniable though: Beyonce is a phenomenal entertainer. (Tuesday 4 February 2025; 17:12)

The Grammys (108,094) by TJ from Norway I believe that if Beyonce dropped an album with no music on, she still win some awards. (Monday 3 February 2025; 18:12)

I'll Be There live (108,073) by TJ from Norway This is embarrassing. I have never seen it. YouTube, here I come. (Wednesday 29 January 2025; 18:27) this is a reply to message 108,071

I'll Be There live (108,071) by BFF from United States Does anyone else like the Top of the Pops performance better than the MTV Unplugged version of it? I love that it is just Mariah and Trey accompanied by piano and the other singers. Fantastic standout amongst her early performances. (Wednesday 29 January 2025; 00:07)

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,057) by TJ from Norway Did Jesus turn your water into wine, yesterday? Am I the only non religious person on this board? I wish that Mariah get more reflected about the world around her and make good decisions, helping others and maybe write some meaningful music instead of so-called RnB she has made lately. (Sunday 26 January 2025; 09:43) this is a reply to message 108,056

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,056) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End (There is a preface in my profile,, just a click away, as this will already be a long post. Thanks.) 1. Spiritual fulfillment - That she continues to nurture her relationship with God, leaning on Him for guidance, peace, and joy in all aspects of her life. 2. A Godly marriage - That she finds a partner who shares her faith, values, and desire to honor God in their union. 3. Healing and restoration - That the scars from her past - whether from childhood or past relationships - are fully healed, allowing her to live with peace and joy unshaken by old wounds. 4. Authentic love and support - That she surrounds herself with people who truly love, respect, and support her for who she is, beyond her celebrity persona. 5. Grace to be human - That she is shown grace and understanding by others, allowing her to make mistakes, grow, and evolve without judgment or undue criticism. 6. Freedom from worldly pressures - That she finds liberation from the entertainment industry's materialistic and superficial values, allowing her to fully embrace her God-given identity. 7. Purposeful legacy - That she continues to use her platform and music to inspire others and share the presence of God, as she has done through her Christmas albums and other works. 8. A loving and faith-centered family - That her family relationships, including with her children, remain strong, loving, and centered on mutual faith and respect. 9. Unwavering faith - That she remains steadfast in her faith, even when faced with life's challenges, and continues to be a beacon of hope for others. 10. Divine guidance - That she discerns God's will in her decisions, whether in her personal life or professional endeavors, and trusts His plan for her. In Jesus Almighty name, Amen. (Sunday 26 January 2025; 03:32)

I don't do stairs (108,024) by TJ from Norway I thought that rumour appeared in the 90's. (Tuesday 21 January 2025; 21:23)

My observation (107,980) by TJ from Norway It was so boring. (Thursday 16 January 2025; 10:19) this is a reply to message 107,979

My observation (107,979) by Bobby A from United States Did anyone else noticed last year, we became like family to each other? We showed more love and support to each other than in 2023 and 2022. Maybe it is just me. I read so many celebratory and love posts last year from all of us. Let's keep it going in 2025 to support each other around the world, those in L.A. and of course MC. I listen to Coast To Coast with George Noory at night and it just has me thinking more about what is happening everywhere in our world. (Thursday 16 January 2025; 00:42)

Happy New Year (107,910) by TJ from Norway I'm a little late, but happy New Year everybody. I hope for some Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden this autumn (if there is going to be a Daydream anniversary). Both on CD and streaming. I'm going to be on strict diet for the next 6 weeks (after eating chocolate for through December). I think I will play One Sweet Day until the middle of February (and my diet is done). Enjoy 2025. (Thursday 2 January 2025; 23:47)

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