Mariah Carey says:
Plus Busta and the Slip Mode is coming out and with a video.
Simon01says in Onstage1 asks:
Mariah, I love to write songs and I'm going to
school and majoring in music do you have any advice for me about the music business?
Mariah Carey says:
I love music. The business itself is intense. So if you
want to get into the "business" I suggest that you make sure you really, really want to devote a lot of time to it and have
a high tolerance for stress. Believe in your music and if you do you'll succeed.
Digital Dish Diva says:
from a Mariah fan: How did you come up with the idea
of the Jordan Jersey dresses you wore at the NBA halftime performance and is there any place that I can purchase one? I loved
the high heel Jordan shoes you wore at the NBA All-star game. How do a get a pair like that?
Mariah Carey says:
When I found I was going to be doing the tribute, I was
excited and wanted to wear something to do with Michael Jordan and I spoke to him and asked if I could borrow some jerseys.
He gave me two and I made one into a shirt and one into a skirt. I decided to make the Jordan 11's into high heels because
I love them. As far as purchasing, I've been asked about that a lot so maybe we'll have to work on that. E-mail Michael Jordan
and the NBA that you want the Mariah Carey line and make it happen.
mariahcentraldotorg in Onstage1 asks:
Mariah, my name is Kelly and I love ya
much! When are you starting your tour in the USA? This year will you be coming to cities you've never been too? Such as Buffalo
NY or Rochester NY? You have never been to either city?
Mariah Carey says:
I'm definitely touring this year. I'm starting in Asia in
May and then to America and I'd like to get to places I've not been before.
Flowers_and_Silence in Onstage1 asks:
Your lyrics are so incredibly deep and
captivating. What is your secret to great song writing? Especially when you cant seem to make the lyrics rhyme! I have that
problem hehe
Mariah Carey says:
With some songs it's not about whether or not the word is
a perfect rhyme. With the songs that are personal it's about the lyrics and they flow the best for me like "Close My Eyes."
I don't think there's a secret. It's a gift I'm thankful for and it's healing for me. I couldn't see just singing other's
songs. Songwriting is like 80% of what I do.
BluDiamondsAreBetter in Onstage4 asks:
How do you make it through the things
that you make it through? You are such an inspiration, I love you so much!
Mariah Carey says:
You know, again I would have to credit having the faith
to persevere to get through any situation. And to have faith in God's plan for me, everything's going to be ok and I'm ok
with that. Once you allow that to be your motto, everything falls into place. No matter how bad it gets, you have to realize
the blessings you have and be optimistic.
Crazycat911 in Onstage4 asks:
HI! First off I just wanted to say that you are
such a good role model and your music really touches my heart. Keep it going GIRL!!!
Mariah Carey says:
Thank you. Thank you much.
Honey04652 in Onstage4 asks:
Hey MC. I'm a big fan! Do you have a secret for
keeping your legs in the great shape that they are in? They are absolutely gorgeous! Hanes should sign you on!
Mariah Carey says:
(laughs) Thank you. You should holla at them and let them
know.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Do you do the Stairmaster?
Mariah Carey says:
Fortunately I'm a muscular person and I've always been that
way and what I like to do is pool aerobics because you don't feel like you're exercising. If I can't do that, I go on the
stationary bike and watch a movie so it's not so boring.
sdiva1982 in Onstage1 asks:
Mariah, will "Yours" with Justin Timberlake ever
get released?
Mariah Carey says:
That's on his record label. I personally think it's great
and I love what we did together and I would love for it to come out and he sounds really good on it. But it's up to his label.
This would be a nice compliment to "Cry Me A River."
icerok1 in Onstage4 asks:
My mom died on Christmas Day. Butterfly helped me
get through that. What inspire you to write that?
Mariah Carey says:
I'm very sorry to hear about your mom passing away. "Butterfly"
came from a personal experience of growing and evolving and feeling freer.
Nicey67 in Onstage4 asks:
Your'e #1 fan since you first started. I love your
new album. Are you going to perform this year at the Grammys?
Samantha1 says:
What do you do when you hang out with your girlfriends? Do
you go to the mall?
Mariah Carey says:
If I want to be private or relaxed, the mall isn't the easiest
place for me to go. What we usually do is have my friends come over to my house or we go to a club. I also like to go on vacation
to warm places and take my friends with me. We get to see and experience things like the beautiful Caribbean.
Portugalian11 in Onstage1 asks:
Mariah, can anyone go to your camp?
Mariah Carey says:
Campers have to be 13-15 and they can call 800-FreshAir.
Its mainly for kids from the Tri-state area and it lets them experience new things.
Mariahfan says:
First I want to say how much I love Charmbracelet! My question
is, was it your initial concept to come up with an album that played more like a body of work where each song is the equivalent
to a chapter in a book vs. a lot of other album that are out there right now by other artists that just put one or two radio
friendly songs on the record and the rest of the album has no rhyme or reason to it?
Mariah Carey says:
Thank you very much. I'm very close to this album. It ended
up having a feeling of a more cohesive body of work as I continue to write the songs. When I first started I didn't know what
it would be and as it evolved it took on a life of it's own and I had to cut out some of the songs. There were too many. It
documented a time in my life and I'm grateful you feel this way and I'm grateful for the question.
Manolis_Varnasactor1 in Onstage1 asks:
Mariah what kind of things usually relaxes
you after an exhausting schedule you have?
Mariah Carey says:
Talking on the phone with friends, watching movies, listening
to music, hot baths. Stuff like that.
Digital Dish Diva says:
You are such a girly girl, Mariah!
Mariah Carey says:
You're right about that. I'm sitting here in a vintage Gucci
dress and silver heels. I just ran across the street from BET, where I did 106 and Pride, with like 5 big guys and I didn't
have a jacket. I dont usually walk more than ten paces from like a car or something.
A Mariah fan says:
I just heard the remix of Boy on the Tom Joyner morning
show the other day. It is sooo hot. The beat is awesome! Can you tell me what inspired this version of Boy? Will it be made
available to purchase? Will there be a video done for this remix version
Mariah Carey says:
Thank you. I'm not sure if there's going to be a video or
not. It was with Camron, Jimmy Jones and Freeway. I love working with those guys. It will be out soon on the radio and you
can request it.
Quiksilver75937 in Onstage1 asks:
Hey Mariah, what is the funniest thing that
has happened to you during a performance?
Mariah Carey says:
My shoe broke once. Let's see, what else?
Mariah Carey says:
I made it funny, but I don't know if it was funny at the
moment. Funny things like my zipper on my dress broke,. You have to play it off when things like that happens.
Sala8020 in Onstage4 asks:
What does the 'G5' thing in 'Clown mean?
Mariah Carey says:
"I gotta break it to you delicately, Dunny, taking my G5,
20 minutes wasn't nothing." Is that the line you mean?
Mariah Carey says:
Basically what that line means is a G5 is a private plane.
I fly all over the world every other week. If I take my plane for 20 minutes it isn't that big of deal to me. If I'm going
to someone's house, it's not big to me. It's not that deep. It's like stop flattering yourself. Taking a 20 minute plane ride
is like walking to the deli for me. I fly to Guam because I like the name. (laughs) Its actually on my way to Japan. I fly
a lot, so it's not that deep. It's saying, "It's not all about you sweetie. You're not the star of every show."
Digital Dish Diva says:
I didn't know you were pragmatic.
Mariah Carey says:
I gotta be everything I can be. I'm a Renaissance girl.
Mariah Carey says:
POW!
kells_belle in Onstage4 asks:
Mariah why do you love butterflies so much? (By
the way I LOVE YOU!!)
Mariah Carey says:
Thank you very much. Butterflies are a symbol of freedom
that people started to associate with me after the album. So people started giving me butterfly things and I like them. It's
not like I have a room covered in insects in my room. They're just very pretty. I have butterfly wallpaper, but not butterflies
flying around my house.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Do you collect anything? Butterflies? Lambs?
Mariah Carey says:
Yes, both. But obviously not real ones. Actually people
give me a lot of things. It's not like I go to the store and buy all the lambs I can. People give me things.
Digital Dish Diva says:
Mariah, thats all the time we have for today. Thanks
for joining us today to talk with your fans from around the world about "Charmbracelet."
Mariah Carey says:
Thank you all for waiting up and hanging out to talk to
me. Thank you for your questions. I really enjoy doing this and interacting with you all. I'm grateful for the support of
the album, the video, 106 and Park and TRL. I love, appreciate, and enjoy you all. I left some messages on the website if
you want to check them out.
