To celebrate Mariah's 20 years in music and Butterfly CD's release on September 16, 1997, at 3:27PM today, I would like to present this little project as a tribute to her gift of music. The concept of this video evolved from capturing some favorite scenes from her MVs (Butterfly, Don't Forget About Us, Obsessed, Can't Take That Away, My Love, Don't Stop, We Belong Together, H.A.T.E.U., Say Something, Heartbreaker) plus visions that are vividly emblazoned in my mind as I play this song over and over again.

The choice of song is obvious. Mariah loves candy and blings. And I do too. HaHa! Kidding aside, this "obscure track" is hypnotic with its sensuous coos and smooth vocal glides laid out in a perfect synthesis of melodic harmony. This cut is just refreshing that you can listen to over and over again, through the years, imho.

Kudos also to the unstoppable talented individuals who collaborated to create the visuals of this dream a reality: Doreen (our Mariah) and the 4Rs: RaeRae (video editor), Rob and Ram (for location), and Rainier (for production assistance).

Enjoy the show.

I just wish this first tribute will find its way into Mariah's iPad/Blackberry or whatever medium she's holding at the moment. And MariahDaily publishes this on MOAIA's 1st anniversary on September 29th.

Shooting the Video

The Music Video Premiere of Mariah Carey's "Candy Bling" featuring Doreen Cardinal