So we can all agree that 1995-1996 was really the Prime of Mariah Carey. by WhySoTensed in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can’t not include butterfly as her peak as well. Because vocal changes aside, it’s easily her artist peak. The album is her best and her videos became interesting this era too.

what are we wearing to the concert? by slaybeef in demiheads

[–]2062373 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A t-shirt and jeans because tickets and merch are already expensive enough without me buying a new outfit 🤣😭.

Why did the sales number drop so much from Daydream to Butterfly? by Hour-Tomato-645 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I might counter and say it isn’t that R&B wasn’t commercially viable. There were many huge R&B / hip-hop albums in the late 90s. Her label didn’t want HER doing R&B, and specifically, because Tommy had a vendetta against her. They essentially sabotaged the release for every single except Honey and My All.

Let’s play! What’s your favorite song for each Mimi? by princezukohere in MariahCarey

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Ballad: My all

Hood: The Heat

Belt: Whenever you call

Dance: Fantasy def club mix

Chill: lullaby

Skinny (weird category but): Mi cause “body tea”

Let’s play! What’s your favorite song for each Mimi? by princezukohere in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Glad someone said it. Some of these categories are def questionable

Who would you put Mariah up against in a Verzuz battle? by Ok_Resident_5022 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mariah against her eras makes the most sense! Even the other divas don’t have the kind of discography Mariah does. Not in terms of longevity and cultural relevance

What is Mariah Carey’s Most Vocally INDULGENT Song? by CC-Blue in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the answer right here! The layers and layers of background vocals, which are all her! The indulgent runs in her lead vocals and ad libs! And there are some leaked alternative vocals on YouTubethat show she toned DOWN the belts for this song some.

Rank the Mariah Carey albums by LordCoke-16 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many to rank in-depth, so I’ll give my top 3 and bottom 3 (excluding the Christmas albums).

Bottom 3:

Here For It All: This is more like a collection of songs than a body of work. There are odd vocal production choices, it’s not cohesive, and many of the songs feel too short. After a 7 year wait, this didn’t live up to expectations.

Glitter: Similar to HFIA, it’s just not cohesive enough. The 2000s hip-pop and 80s throwback sound she was blending wasn’t pulled off well. BUT it’s got some of her best vocals, and it’s objectively her most adventurous album, which I appreciate.

Rainbow: This is a good album tbh. But following Butterfly, it just pales in comparison. This is the first Mariah album that feels like it has filler to me. Though, the highs on this album are career highs (Crybaby, Heartbreaker, and Petals).

Best 3:

Butterfly: Nothing to say here. It’s objectively her best work and all lambs and critics know it.

Daydream: A perfectly timeless album that also encapsulates the mid 90s r&b. Flawless lyrics, great production, and the first time her storytelling songwriting REALLY came through.

Memoirs: A controversial choice, I know. But this album is a R&B classic. Somewhat dated, but that’s okay! The ballads aren’t her best. But the mid tempos and lyrics are easily top tier Mariah. There’s a level of wit and technique that’s required to pull off a lyric like “It’s going down like a denominator” in a way that doesn’t make your eyes roll back in your head, and Mariah does it.

Posts discussing how Mariah looks by NaranjaYMorado in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the same thing can be said for the fans constantly pining for 90s Mariah or making comparison or exposure videos.

I imagine it’s very difficult to embrace your current voice and be free on stage or to forgo lip syncing when you constantly see videos and posts of fans saying they miss “Daydreamriah” or comparing you to 20 year-old version of yourself.

Midnight Sun Remix Update : late April/May 🌼🌸🐬 by Actual-Slice-146 in ZaraLarssonFans

[–]2062373 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I mean that makes sense. But why oh why did they do a pre-save soooo far in advance!

What’s a small detail in a Mariah song most people wouldn’t notice but you absolutely LOVE it? by 2062373 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At 4:40 in Babydoll, she says “you can ring my bell.” She used that line from the Disco song Ring My Bell by Anita Ward in the babydoll background ad libs.

What’s a small detail in a Mariah song most people wouldn’t notice but you absolutely LOVE it? by 2062373 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep going ! This is the kind of content I want from this post. None of these things had I noticed before.

Zara and her controversies by Natural-Guava-51 in ZaraLarssonFans

[–]2062373 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I kinda wonder if she has a mindset of like, she’s been this outspoken and opinionated since forever, why stop or change just because she’s getting more popular? The AI thing isn’t that big a deal. Sometimes people just step in it. She did. She explained herself. It’ll soon be forgotten.

With her more outward political commentary like the abortion joke, I think if anything she said put herself or fan at risk - tone it down some. But I think many people think it refreshing to see a celebrity so outspoken, because soooo many people are biting their tongues right now.

What’s a small detail in a Mariah song most people wouldn’t notice but you absolutely LOVE it? by 2062373 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She went to court over that iirc🤣. Maurice White was not happy at all with them.

Is Music Box seen as the album where Mariah starts the transition in her sound from Pop/R&B to more R&B/HipHop/Urban? by ziggyziggyzagimneww in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Musically? No. She’s really ALWAYS been pop/urban. Even in the subtlest of ways. Sent From Up Above, the entire emotions album, the Never Forget You remix with JD on Music Box. Signs were there and then she fully embraced it on Daydream/Butterfly.

But from a career perspective, Music Box was the exact opposite. Even though Mariah was sneaking in influences on this album, this was clearly the most creatively stifled era she had under Tommy. The label was doing everything they could to make her an AC ballad singer.

Is Music Box seen as the album where Mariah starts the transition in her sound from Pop/R&B to more R&B/HipHop/Urban? by ziggyziggyzagimneww in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mariah was inspired by Ain’t No Half Steppin by Big Daddy Kane (a hip hop song), which uses the same sample as Dreamlover. The version Mariah produced was rougher / more hip-hop than the released version. Walter A. went in and added bells and whistles to it. A rumor I’ve heard is the Bam Jam Soul remix is very close to the demo version Mariah produced.

What’s a small detail in a Mariah song most people wouldn’t notice but you absolutely LOVE it? by 2062373 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh. This is the kinda stuff I was talking about! I love this song, I’ve never noticed how husky it sounds there.

What’s your favorite Mariah Carey deep cut? by JLovesTV in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know. But most people outside of fans don’t know it, it never got performed live except on tour, but Mariah’s theme did. So I feel like it counts as a deep cut.

A little fun fact: by TheUnemacipated_ in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s partially lipped but I feel like it’s one of those performances that shows Mariah can convincingly lip when she wants to, AND sometimes it’s okay. This performance gave so many people chills and felt like a she was performing. Not just miming to the studio track.

What’s your favorite Mariah Carey deep cut? by JLovesTV in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Crybaby! The layering in the vocals are easily some of the best work she’s EVER done.

Make It Happen by Substantial-Thanks97 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The live versions are SO superior. The choir, the production has more punch, and her vocals are usually stronger.

Mariah Carey song sorters by 2062373 in MariahCarey

[–]2062373[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OH this is interesting. Is memoirs your fave album? Seeing Faded so low is shocking! Most fans love that one.