Messageboard

Only registrated members can post messages. Registration is free.
LOG IN REGISTER

About Lambi from USA: Mc 4 life

Serious question (112,640) by Lambi from USA
Bobby A, you're too nice. I did the math, if you averaged all of Kelly Clarkson's records. She wrote about 35% of songs on her albums. Objectively, she's nowhere near Mariah's league. MC wrote all of the 11 tracks in her debut. Pretty much kept that same principle in all her records ever since, aside from the occasional covers.

I thought JoJo was going to be Mariah's predecessor, she wrote 11 out the 14 tracks in her debut album. That's impressive for a 13 year old. She was innately prolific. And I thought she was going to keep developing her writing and become a solid writer as an adult, but nothing really much came of her career.

It's actually kind of hard to think of another artist on par with Mariah's level of prolific songwriting and vocal excellence.
(Wednesday 10 December 2025; 13:45)
this is a reply to message 112,639
Serious question (112,638) by Lambi from USA
Who is actually Mariah's closest formidable competition in terms of being a complete singer-songwriter? Is there anyone who genuinely matches her combination of vocal prowess and songwriting talent? Who?
(Wednesday 10 December 2025; 11:21)
Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,582) by Lambi from USA
Idol was a PR move for E=MC2 release. I really don't think Mariah hates covers. She's literally so happy whistling along to Dreamlover when a girl with a simple guitar was singing it to her. I think she hates it when they smurf around with the arrangement too much. Or when producers have the audacity to make her sing with objectively bad singers. Like what do you mean? LMAO.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 11:20)
this is a reply to message 112,580
Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,581) by Lambi from USA
With the exception of I Pray, one she wrote for Paul Robbins. That was an objectively good song but it was basically written just for a dream come true segment on the Oprah show. For one freaking episode.

I also like Last Chance, a song she wrote for Allure. Decently good song. Shame the girl group didn't really take off. I guess Mariah did kind of start with giving away somewhat decent songs. But her true monstrous hits are still kept to herself. Hopefully she hits a stride soon on writing for others, now that her voice isn't as good. Give others a chance.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 11:05)
this is a reply to message 112,578
Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,578) by Lambi from USA
Female singers are scared to cover Mariah in an official commercially released song. That would be shooting your self in the foot. Ari did Emotions on YouTube just to make a statement on her vocal capabilities, other than that, no other major popstar really dared. The only commercially released cover that kind of stood on its own was David Cook's take on ABMB. But it's because he's a true musician and completely made it Rock Alternative and he did it well. It's like Open Arms in reverse. Soulful RnB to Rock, and Rock fanatics absolutely embraced it. Mariah openly praised it during Idol as well.

None of her songs are really "cover-able" anyway, they're all too personal and Mariah crafted the music specifically for her voice only. I can't ever hear anyone covering Inseparable or I Wish You Well or Joy Ride or For The Record. They just won't do a good job. If they do, they'd probably make it mellow and acoustic but definitely would not try to go neck to neck with Mariah's vocals. Filipinos are the kind of the only ones who try to replicate Mariah's vocals in deep cuts but it's solely for tribute and for funsies and not for commercial release.

I can see Mariah writing for the up-and-coming Liamani to officially pass the baton. Maybe some ballads for Ariana. But I'm not sure if she'll ever be ready to give away bops just yet. I would have loved for Ari or Tori to be given Nothing Is Impossible or Camouflage or Cry. But again, it is Mariah's story. Her voice 100% deserves to tell it. Hopefully soon she can tailor her songs to be more plain language and give others a chance to express her songwriting.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 04:44)
this is a reply to message 112,577
The Beautiful Ones (112,567) by Lambi from USA
Mariah introduced The Beautiful Ones to me. And I agree, hers is better. Could've been a tad bit shorter but Mariah's voice and interpretation during Butterfly is basically unbeatable. Prince might've been insecure.
(Monday 1 December 2025; 02:11)
this is a reply to message 112,560
Prince (112,566) by Lambi from USA
The truth is more nuanced than the common myth that "Prince hated covers". He didn't actually hate people performing his songs; what he disliked was loss of control over his work, especially when it involved: ownership and publishing rights. Record labels profiting without his consent and interpretations he felt were exploitative or low-quality. He was basically just protective, not opposed to covering. He's actually really generous. He wrote so many songs for other artists.
(Monday 1 December 2025; 02:05)
this is a reply to message 112,565
Mariah is out of the funk (112,555) by Lambi from USA
Felt the same right after seeing her annual anointed greens video. She's so enthusiastic.
(Sunday 30 November 2025; 05:23)
this is a reply to message 112,550
Prince (112,552) by Lambi from USA
Prince covered songs all the time though like Just My Imagination, Superstition, and Come Together, but only live and never on record. He did not like the idea of other people making money off his work, and Mariah probably feels the same way. Live performances seems to be fine but releasing them commercially is not. By that metric, she was not dissing Muni at all.

I also do not think Mariah is complaining. She was even smiling here. She has always shown love to people who sampled her songs. She appreciated Like Mariah by Fifth Harmony, she approved Emotionless by Drake, she even jumped in on the Big Energy Remix and used Bryson Tillers SIO sample for a transition in concerts. She has consistently been supportive of people who sample her music tastefully.

There is nothing inherently wrong with covering songs anyway. Mariah debuted with all originals, but when she was asked to do a cover for MTV Unplugged (just for TV), she then realized she could absolutely elevate a song. And had no problem doing on record: Without You, Open Arms and all that came after.

But before I'll Be There, they originally wanted her to cover Aretha's Natural Woman, but out of respect for Aretha, Mariah went to Carole King and asked to write something new instead, and that is how If It's Over was born. She is at the core, a true songwriter, just like Prince, and really wanted make that a statement. And today I feel she really proved it.
(Sunday 30 November 2025; 04:07)
this is a reply to message 112,551
Prince (112,544) by Lambi from USA
Remember when he told Mariah, "I like Honey" and she was like, "I get it, don't sing your songs." She didn't take it as an insult; she just kept it respectful. She didn't react immaturely the way Muni did with such a cut-throat skit, which really can't be perceived as anything other than utter disrespect. That's the difference between them. Mariah just gets it. She was only 27/28 then, yet she was already so emotionally mature. Especially compared to Muni at 37. That was full-on mean-girl energy, and completely unnecessary. I don't think I'll see Muni in the same light ever again.
(Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:59)
In Your Feelings (112,543) by Lambi from USA
Either a cold or her meds dried out her voice, which they tend to do. It's funny because Mi, My Love, Nothing Is Impossible, and Here For It All are all in the same exact Db minor key, so it's her comfortable range. But it's only In Your Feelings where the whole song sounds a little funky. The belts in NII are a bit dry too. I've grown to love the power belts in HFIA, though.
(Saturday 29 November 2025; 11:45)
this is a reply to message 112,540
Caution (112,538) by Lambi from USA
Oh my goodness Bobby A, we're in sync. Blasted Caution for Thanksgiving prep and I love the run from With You, A No No, The Distance, Giving Me Life, One Mo' Gen, 8th Grade, all the way to Stay Long Love You. I genuinely didn't realize how much I love this album. This was her response after the NYE disaster so it's no wonder this record really slaps. She really went in.
(Friday 28 November 2025; 02:22)
this is a reply to message 112,536
LMAO (112,537) by Lambi from USA
Sorry guys I just have to re-share this. It needed its own post. Just to shake off Muni's mess and lighten the mood. I am so thankful for hysterical lambily comedic genius. I'm also grateful I got to join this community this year. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
(Friday 28 November 2025; 01:51)
Muni Long what? (112,530) by Lambi from USA
Mariah was pissed because they kept showing her reaction shots in horrendous lighting. And you know Mariah doesn't play about her lighting. That was the first thing she brought up in her speech.

Mariah doesn't like when people do her songs. (I mean she was made to sing "Hero" with horrible singers in singing contests.) "Not really" is pretty fair. But she obviously appreciates tributes because she knows the person she handpicked will be good. Muni Long didn't need to take that to heart. She's now gaslighting everyone and saying she meant no disrespect. I find her even more annoying and stupid.
(Wednesday 26 November 2025; 21:32)
this is a reply to message 112,525
Some say that's tough (112,514) by Lambi from USA
I'm dead, it sounds like The Mad Hatter's laugh. It is a little creepy now fully hearing it a capella. Before I heard the actual recorded version of HFIA, I thought Mariah was just ad libbing "someone said that's tough" and giving a shout out to Rocky in the stripped version she posted on Instagram. I was honestly kind of shocked that lyric was included in the actual song.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:31)
this is a reply to message 112,495
Muni Long what? (112,511) by Lambi from USA
I checked, they're still following each other, but I agree it's a really tasteless skit. She comes off like that kid in high school who tried doing stand-up but clearly didn't have the talent for it. Most of the comment section is dragging her, and you know that the market is always right. The skit is simply poorly done, with barely any real comedic elements to make it clear it's supposed to be satire.

She probably asked for Mariah's approval, but she still kind of did her dirty, because what the hell was that overweight Mariah double? MC will not like that. I get that Muni is trying to make light of the situation, but the skit just ended up being annoying.

At the very least, do a good job being funny, like this girl did.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:18)
this is a reply to message 112,503
My Love (AI) (112,506) by Lambi from USA
I hated the extra intro but overall enjoyed it too. It was giving Fourth Of July. And the falsettos reminded me of The Beautiful Ones. Thanks for sharing.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 11:57)
this is a reply to message 112,501
Some say that's tough (112,479) by Lambi from USA
Someone said "oooh", I think Bobby A is correct, sounded like Daniel Moore was giving her props for writing such a great lyric.

Also, "Someone said that's tough" is probably inspired by Rocky. Gen Z boys always comment "dats tuff" when something goes hard on social media and I agree. "And thank the Lord I lived to see the physical embodiment of love" is pretty "tuff".

The next line, "But when you leave, you take away a little bit of every fiber that's embedded in me" is also pretty dang tuff and profound. I understand it even more now because her book discussed how Mariah's body really went through the ringer while being pregnant with the twins. Poisonous edema, gestational diabetes and she gained a hundred pounds. She quite literally couldn't have loved harder physically. It's pure labor of love.

I think Mara was correct about the song's first stanzas being about Dem Kids leaving to be with Nick for the weekend or something. That would be pretty heavy for MC, considering that they're truly the only ones who's shown her unconditional love, it's deep. Letting go ain't easy.
(Monday 24 November 2025; 03:55)
this is a reply to message 112,478
A little life update (112,475) by Lambi from USA
Congrats Mimi L. You have been heaven blessed. Raising a child is the most rewarding and there is not a job more significant (I have 4 nephews, 2 nieces). Family truly is so sacred. "We're the only thing that's true." I am so elated for you, darling.
(Sunday 23 November 2025; 13:49)
this is a reply to message 112,447
I won't allow it (112,474) by Lambi from USA
"He can have relationships with as many women but she's not allowed to date others." I lied, I didn't think it was possible but I did somehow find another reason to dislike him even more. He's literally so ghetto.

He got to level up with Mariah and experience the grandiosity of life but he basically chose to go back to the projects and do hoot rat shit. Could've been jets on holidays and chefs with hollandaise but Nick will forever love his Chick-fil-A.

All of his baby mamas have the same mold too. Instagram addicted models that are attention starved. I truly do not understand why they would even entertain the idea of pro-creating with someone who treats relationships this way or why they'd want to be part of his rotation. The dynamic is impossible to justify. The money can't make up for it, and in the end, it's really the kids who will inevitably have to suffer the consequences.
(Sunday 23 November 2025; 13:38)
this is a reply to message 112,446
I won't allow it (112,473) by Lambi from USA
Monroe was a gorgeous choice. I was iffy with Morrocan because that's like naming your kid "German" or "Ethiopian" and no one does that, also neither Mariah nor Nick is Moroccan. I get he proposed in the Moroccan room so it holds some meaning, they also liked it because it rhymes with "Rakim" but I would've just chosen Rakim. Rak N Roe would've still worked. Moroccan eventually just became Rocky though, so it's not that bad.
(Sunday 23 November 2025; 13:04)
this is a reply to message 112,435
I won't allow it (112,432) by Lambi from USA
I literally can't. Imagine making a child say, "Hi. I'm Beautiful/Powerful/Legendary" as an introduction. "You're what? Oh that's your name?" Why did they not think these through? Was he saying affirmations in the mirror every day so something called him to name them adjectives? Was he just so deep in his divinity study that he felt "Rise Messiah" was appropriate?

I know some celebrities tend to have "the chosen" syndrome, thinking they're truly the chosen ones so they name their kids "Saint" and "Kulture" but Nick Cannon took it to another level I never thought possible. Because what do you mean, "Powerful Queen"? How do you actually expect anyone to ever take them seriously?
(Tuesday 18 November 2025; 22:03)
this is a reply to message 112,431
I won't allow it (112,426) by Lambi from USA
You guys, I just saw ET covering Monroe's clarification about having only one full sibling, and they listed all the other kids' names:

• Golden
• Powerful Queen
• Rise Messiah
• Onyx Ice Cole
• Zion Mixolydian
• Zillion Heir
• Beautiful Zeppelin
• Legendary Love
• Zen
• Halo

At first I genuinely thought it was satire. LMAO. But no, those are really their names. I already felt bad for the kids, and now I feel even worse. What in the world?

Mariah saying "corny like fritos" was absolutely accurate. I don't think I can dislike Nick Cannon more. My goodness, those poor children.
(Tuesday 18 November 2025; 09:54)
this is a reply to message 112,421
Yours (112,424) by Lambi from USA
RCA might've punched the air in 2005 when they realized how much they fumbled the bag. Mariah outshined, out-prettied, out-sang everyone else in the game and definitively outdid herself.
(Monday 17 November 2025; 23:32)
this is a reply to message 112,418
Monroe's post (112,423) by Lambi from USA
Oh she just reposts random sayings. Sounds pretty irrelevant from Roeroe, I find it to just be virtue signaling, like she just wants everyone to know that she's a "girl's girl", which she is definitively not when she's sharing a man with 4 other women. I'm literally so fascinated at how Nick Cannon's baby mamas think and how they all willingly signed up into his mess. They really don't respect themselves.
(Monday 17 November 2025; 21:07)
this is a reply to message 112,422

MORE MESSAGES

Only registrated members can post messages. Registration is free.
LOG IN REGISTER



If you want to leave a message, there are a few rules you must follow:
1. This is a Mariah Carey messageboard, so the message must be related to Mariah Carey.
2. Only messages in English will be posted. And please try to write understandable English, with the proper use of dots and capitals.
3. Messages with all capitals will be ignored.
4. Messages that are insulting (to Mariah, other artists or members of this messageboard) will not be posted.
The webmaster has the right to refuse any message he doesn't like.
© MCArchives 1998-2025 (27 years!)
NEWS
MESSAGEBOARD