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May / to nodule or not to nodule (47,303) by Edward from USA May, as you very well stated, technology and science have advanced a world since '97 when Julie Andrews went under the knife to correct a non-cancerous throat condition that didn't have anything to do with voice decline or nodules. Laser has substituted the knife with such precision that artists like Adele, Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, to name a few, have had their voices corrected successfully. Removing Mariah's nodules could improve her voice significantly or even bring it back, but such procedure would also take away with it her ability to use the whistle register. It is a big dilemma for Mariah when she would lose what has set her apart from Whitney, Celine and many others. She had the best of both worlds: a wonderful and powerful singing voice, and the ability to not only tap into the whistle register like many other artists like the late Minnie Riperton, Rachelle Ferrell and Chanice do/did, but also enunciate while on it. It would be a pretty difficult decision for Mariah to decide whether to nodule or not to nodule. (Thursday 9 October 2014; 0:43)

Andrew / name calling (47,299) by Edward from USA Andrew, I completely understand your frustration. Many of us have been there for years now, always hopeful for some improvement, but nonetheless still supportive. Some have move on, and it is okay. Please try to to tone it down a little bit. I don't see anything wrong with you expressing your frustrations, but try to refrain from name calling and other derogatory epithets for you will be getting the same response even when your point of view might not be a crazy one. As I said before, I don't see you as a hater/troll, but you're coming across as one. When it comes to Mariah, some fans can be too passionate. Many fans, for personal reasons, are heavily invested in her music/voice. For instance Travon was bullied and her music helped him get through it. Some feel a sense of loss, and some other are tired the gimmicks. We can all debate these things here as long as we keep it cool. There have been some cyber-tsunamis and E-quakes on this board through the years, but we have managed to work things out. Peace. (Wednesday 8 October 2014; 23:26)

LC / stupid / the pressure cooker (47,243) by Edward from USA LC, would you be kind enough to show me any instance where I have called/implied that anybody was stupid on this board? When all the chaos exploded related to her first show, I didn't say anything about it because it was evident the sentiment of most fans, not only here but basically everywhere. Whitney had an addiction, but we all knew that. Most of us felt for her and hoped for her recovery. Mariah has been having issues with her voice for 17 years now, and we have not clue other than some comment she made about her nodules, and our own speculations. If your boss knows your limitations, he won't ask you to do something you can't do, otherwise you shouldn't complain when he expects you to deliver. Mariah presents herself as "The Voice". Some of the harsh criticism she has received here the last couple of days has been years of frustrations in a pressure cooker. I don't believe some random people just showed up here to hate on Mariah, those who are complaining have supported her as much as anybody else. Tough love sometimes is much needed. Peace. (Tuesday 7 October 2014; 10:52)

Marissa, Andrew / the voice (47,226) by Edward from USA Marissa, I agree with your last post. Andrew may have been harsh, but he is a fan like most other fans out there expressing his frustrations. And I don't believe he is a hater at all, if he were, why bother posting anything at all. Excuses like: "she's married now, she has two kids and a husband, she's getting a divorce, the weather was horrible, the altitude was different from the one in the US, she's jet lagged, she didn't sleep well, she didn't rest her voice, her boobs were pressing too hard against her chest, she couldn't hear herself, she had the flu, she had a cold, she had laryngitis, she farted, got out of air and couldn't hit that note" are starting to sound ridiculous. Any great singer has his/her bad days, but when it comes to Mariah most of us are nervous every time she performs even if it is a single song. I hope she does something, because the situation is so bad she cannot even harmonize the regular part of her songs. (Tuesday 7 October 2014; 1:06)

Stephen / the situation (47,213) by Edward from USA Stephen, I was just thinking the same thing. I haven't posted anything regarding the situation because the writing has been hanging not too pretty on the wall for a long time now. I just hope Mariah takes this outcry as a signal that something seriously needs to be done should she want to maintain the few fans she has left. She needs to do her part because we all here have been rooting for/supporting her for years now. Please take a break, but don't just stop posting here. Send me an email to b_terius@hotmail.com. (Monday 6 October 2014; 22:44)

Stacey / Drama (47,060) by Edward from USA Stacey, amen to your last post. It ain't that deep. I also remember those days when fans here were like the gangs on the Michael Jackson's "Beat It" video. At that time I didn't dare to post because some people here were using curse words I hadn't even heard before, the UK Gang vs the US Gang. There was not much censoring back then, Mariah was still much talked about everywhere, and we were all so passionate. We can agree that we all love Mariah's artistry/voice, but we also have different opinions. Some fans will express disappointment, others will express a "Mariah-can-do-no-wrong" devotion, but as long as we state our points of views with respect, we should all get a along. We are part of the remaining fans Mariah still has. As for the drama, I want to quote that black lady from that YouTube video that went viral: Ain't nobody got time for that. (Friday 3 October 2014; 0:53)

Kenny (47,027) by Edward from USA Kenny, thanks for you comment. I never get nasty to people on this board. I have my opinions like everybody else. If I like a post or have something to say, I do so. My problem is when some people try to get personal or dictate the way other fans have to act or the things they have to post here to be considered true fans, according to their guidelines of course. If you read what I posted in answer to Angelo as to why YDKWTD wasn't successful, you'll see there wasn't anything disrespectful to Mariah on it, and his answer was equally respectful. I don't know if you got to see some of Isaac's posts, he was mostly nasty to other fans here when people didn't agree with his "Mariah is perfect" point of view, and got banned from the board. I think he is back with a different nick, a nick I won't acknowledge by typing it here. He'll get banned again though, Isaac is starting to show his true colors again. (Wednesday 1 October 2014; 1:25)

Kyle / I agree (47,020) by Edward from USA Kyle, I completely agree with your post. Digital singles are cannibalizing album sales. Some movement will have to breathe some life into the album concept again. The concept of releasing an EP with five or six songs as a bundle, either you get them all or you get none, is great. Quality artists are struggling with what is happening. In the past the Grammy's would at least honor great music regardless of popularity, but when you see Justin Beiber getting nominated, we clearly realize there must be something wrong. As for Barbra's new album, selling 196k was a big accomplishment, her fan base keeps being loyal to her. Back in 2009 she topped Mariah by selling 180k. So, even though things have been going down hill for most artists on the albums department, she has managed to keep her numbers up plus some. (Tuesday 30 September 2014; 0:01)

Travon / no, thank you (47,017) by Edward from USA Travon, this is not RuPaul Drag Race. You can go with your customs, dresses, wigs and stinking attitude someplace else. Whenever you feel like dragging someone, get a doll so you can keep on practicing. I won't entertain any of your posts anymore, you can save them. As far as I know, I've never addressed you, so don't send for me, unless I send for you. I like Mariah as singer, as a lyricist, as an entertainer, but I'm not interested in her weaves, perfumes, nail polish, high heels or dresses. Don't get me wrong or feel bad, I don't have anything against you for being into all that though. After all, this is America, the land of the free, and the land of some jerks too. You can sit down now. Really, have several seats. (Monday 29 September 2014; 22:57)

Marissa / Wendy (47,016) by Edward from USA Marissa, Wendy as always goes with the flow. She doesn't seem to have anything to talk about these days. Mariah hasn't said anything for God's sake, yet Wendy keeps on talking BS. It is so sad to see this fuggly troll being so insensitive towards Mariah, considering she very well knows what Mariah is going through. It's like she's going back to her radio days. Now I see why her son doesn't like her anymore, kids must make fun of him at school for having such a mouthy woman as mother. Mariah will bounce back though, she always does. (Monday 29 September 2014; 22:32)

Travon, promotions (47,006) by Edward from USA Travon, Mariah doesn't control the promotion of her albums, she has input on her part of the promotion. It is clear the label executives are over her. The #Beautiful Clear Channel deal was negotiated by the label as part of the promotion plan they had for 2013, many other labels have negotiated similar deals for their artists. The videos she put out (#Beautiful and YM(E)) came from the label promotional budget to be recouped from future album sales, so check your facts. When Mariah signed up with Def Jam, she had come from a 100-million deal to a 20-million deal with IDJ for 4 albums with an open option for a 5th album. She regained her popularity back in 2005 with TEOM, so the label clearly knew when they signed her Mariah's name alone wasn't going to do the trick, and Charmbracelet was an indication of that. Labels are out there to make money, they had a plan for MIAMTEC laid out for 2013, when things started falling apart, they did what any smart organization would've done, and I don't blame them for it. (Monday 29 September 2014; 11:12)

Angelo, maybe just maybe (47,001) by Edward from USA Angelo, I understand your frustration. YDKWTD could've been a great follow up to #Beautiful. Mariah had a killing body, everything was moving accordingly, #Beautiful was a fresh new sound and was getting some love on the radio, but with the attention span of people these days, if you don't act quickly, you're forgotten quickly. Maybe, just maybe, Mariah will re release MIAMTEC with some bonus tracks once she starts touring. I have a feeling she'll do that, since she has already stated she can't stop writing songs, and that fans shouldn't be surprised if she sung a new song at some of the venues. A producer posted a picture with Mariah on the studio stating he had heard three new tracks a couple of months ago. I think we're in for a treat, but we have to wait and see. Besides that, this tour is going to get her in a good place vocally for the next album. An album that I think won't take more than two years to be released. (Monday 29 September 2014; 0:29)

Angelo, YDKWTD (46,999) by Edward from USA Angelo, YDKWTD didn't even have a lyric video. It had no promotion from Mariah or the label; it didn't have any exposure, so radio didn't play it. When a new album is released, iTunes top 100 gives you an idea which songs people are feeling because most of them chart into the 100 for a couple of weeks, and regardless airplay, they also chart on The Hot 100 even if it's for one week. That's what happened with "Migrate" and "Betcha Gon' Know". This time, I was so surprised when I checked iTunes and no one single song from MIAMTEC charted on their top 100. Not only that, Mariah is not whom most people are looking forward to listening to these days. No promotion plus push backs plus no video plus no interviews plus lack of popularity is disaster. At least MIAMTEC was a great album. Labels are not investing millions in promotions because they are not making money like they used to from album sales. MIAMTEC's opportunity was when #Beautiful came out, but sadly things didn't go well and the expectation deflated just like what happened to Leona Lewis' Glassheart. Knowing now that Mariah was going through some rough time with her marriage, I can understand why she wouldn't be in a promotion mode. Marriage has always been a serious matter to her. (Sunday 28 September 2014; 21:38)

Shelly, Manny, "Close My Eyes" and "Outside" (46,986) by Edward from USA Shelly and Manny, you guys are right, it is definitely "oblivious". My browser has the habit of auto correcting some words when they are right. Most times I catch the error and add the word to the dictionary, but sometimes they just slipped through. "Close My Eyes" lyrics are genius. ....... Funny how one can learn to grow numb to the madness and block it away I left the words unsaid let it all dissipate and I try to forget ....... "Outside" was my go to song ...... Standing alone Eager to just Believe it's good enough to be what You really are But in your heart Uncertainty forever lies And you'll always be Somewhere on the Outside ....... Should I get crucified for wanting more of that from Mariah, I would go peacefully into the night. The former verse is the vivid description of how Mariah handles most things. Wendy talks sh*t, the media spread rumors, that backup singer throws shade, yet Mariah applies that verse time and time again. That's how I got hooked up to Mimi. Her distinctive voice and lyrics spoke to me, and I wasn't ever the same. (Saturday 27 September 2014; 6:07)

At her best (46,980) by Edward from USA Lyrically, "Butterfly", "Outside" and "Close My Eyes" are the epitome of perfection, Mariah at her best. It is kind of weird, but it seems to be that when Mariah was younger her song writing had much more depth. Nearing the edge Obvious I almost Fell right over A part of me Will never be quite able To feel stable That woman-child falling inside Was on the verge of fading Thankfully I Woke up in time When Mariah was 20, she had the maturity of a woman way older than that. Many seasoned lyricist would dream to have such depth. Now we have deep lyrics like: "Wiggle wiggle wiggle", "Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)", and even with much more depth like Nicki's Anaconda: "My anaconda don't, my anaconda don't, my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hun." I can't wait for Anaconda in acoustic version. (Friday 26 September 2014; 22:32)

Tarraga / welcome to NY (46,939) by Edward from USA Tarraga, I haven't attacked anybody, nor have I gone on anybody's throat on this board for stating their opinion. I never told anybody not to write lists, yet I can express myself if I'm tired of them. Yes, I wrote the longest list, but I was being funny, since my list consisted of Mariah's whole catalog, I guess only my UK boyfriend Stephen caught that, right? In this country, the US, we do have freedom of speech, so drop your colonizing attitude because we don't have Tainos here for you to exterminate. I never called KeShawn names, or even addressed him, and for your information, I've never been censored on this board, just like you were censored on your previous message for being an a*hole by being disrespectful. If Steven and I are the reason you rarely post here, you must be high on something because we are not trouble makers here. I will start posting more often from now on; it is always nice seeing you around. Not. (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 23:53)

Stephen / another list? (46,914) by Edward from USA Stephen, you get my humor. These lists are driving me nuts, not another teen movie, I mean, not another list, lol. (Tuesday 23 September 2014; 19:16)

Mariah's 25 greatest Hip Hop collaborations/crossovers (46,900) by Edward from USA I'm so excited about the following list I'm posting. For me, Mariah's 28 greatest Hip Hop Collaborations/crossovers goes as follows 01. Fantasy 02. Everything after Fantasy Sorry for such a long list. (Monday 22 September 2014; 22:40)

Mariah's greatest songs (46,865) by Edward from USA 001. Vision of Love 002. There's Got to Be a Way 003. I Don't Wanna Cry 004. Someday 005. Vanishing 006. All In Your Mind 007. All Alone In Love 008. You Need Me 009. Sent From Up Above 010. Prisoner 011. Love Takes Time 012. Emotions 013. And You Don't Remember 014. Can't Let Go 015. Make It Happen 016. If It's Over 017. You're So Cold 018. So Blessed 019. To Be Around You 020. Till the End of Time 021. Wind 022. I'll Be There 023. Dreamlover 024. Hero 025. Anytime You Need A Friend 026. Music Box 027. Now That I Know 028. Never Forget You 029. Without You 030. Just To Hold You Once Again 031. I've Been Thinking About You 032. All I've Ever Wanted 033. Silent Night 034. All I Want For Christmas Is You 035. Holy Night 036. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) 037. Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) 038. Joy To The World 039. Jesus Born On This Day 040. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town 041. Hark. The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria 042. Jesus Oh What A Wonderful Child 043. Fantasy 044. Underneath The Stars 045. One Sweet Day 046. Open Arms 047. Always Be My Baby 048. I Am Free 049. When I Saw You 050. Long Ago 051. Melt Away 052. Forever 053. Daydream Interlude 054. Looking In 055. Honey 056. Butterfly 057. My All 058. Roof 059. Fourth of July 060. Breakdown 061. Babydoll 062. Close My Eyes 063. Whenever You Call 064. Fly Away (Butterfly Reprise) 065. Beautiful Ones 066. Outside 067. Sweetheart 068. When You Believe 069. I Still Believe 070. Do You Know Where You're Going To? 071. Heartbreaker (Featuring Jay Z) 072. Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 073. Bliss 074. How Much (Featuring Usher) 075. After Tonight 076. X-Girlfriend 077. Heartbreaker (Remix) 078. Vulnerability (Interlude) 079. Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) 080. Crybaby (Featuring Snoop Dogg) 081. Did I Do That? 082. Petals 083. Rainbow (Interlude) 084. Thank God I Found You (Featuring Joe & Degrees) 085. Loverboy Remix 086. Lead The Way 087. If We 088. Didn't Mean To Turn You On 089. Don't Stop (Funkin' Jamaica) 090. All My Life 091. Reflections (Care Enough) 092. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life 093. Want You 094. Never Too Far 095. Twister 096. Loverboy 097. Through The Rain 098. Boy (I Need You) feat Cam'Ron 099. The One 100. Yours 101. You Got Me feat JayZ and Freeway 102. I Only Wanted 103. Clown 104. My Saving Grace 105. You Had Your Chance 106. Lullaby 107. Irresistible (Westside Connection) 108. Subtle Invitation 109. Bringin' On The Heartbreak 110. Sunflowers For Alfred Roy 111. Through The Rain (Remix) feat Kelly Price and Joe 112. It's Like That 113. We Belong Together 114. Shake It Off 115. Mine Again 116. Say Somethin' 117. Stay The Night 118. Get Your Number 119. One And Only 120. Circles 121. Your Girl 122. I Wish You Knew 123. To The Floor 124. Joy Ride 125. Fly Like A Bird 126. Don't Forget About Us 127. Makin' It Last All Night (What It Do) 128. So Lonely (One & Only Part II) 129. Migrate 130. Touch My Body 131. Cruise Control 132. I Stay In Love 133. Side Effects 134. I'm That Chick 135. Love Story 136. I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time 137. Last Kiss Thanx Nothin' 138. OOC For The Record 139. Bye Bye 140. I Wish You Well 141. Betcha Gon' Know (The Prologue) 142. Obsessed 143. HATEU 144. Candy Bling 145. Ribbon 146. Inseparable 147. Standing O 148. It's a Wrap 149. Up Out My Face 150. Up Out My Face (The Reprise) 151. More Than Just Friends 152. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (Intro) 153. Oh Santa. 154. Little Town of Bethlehem / Little Drummer Boy 155. Christmas Time Is in the Air Again 156. The First Noel / Born Is the King (Interlude) 157. When Christmas Comes 158. Here Comes Santa Claus 159. Charlie Brown Christmas 160. Come All Ye Faithful / Hallelujah Chorus 161. Holy Night (Live from WPC in South Central) 162. One Child 163. All I Want for Christmas Is You (Extra Festive) 164. Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem) 165. Cry 166. Faded 167. Dedicated (featuring Nas) 168. #Beautiful (featuring Miguel) 169. Thirsty 170. Make It Look Good 171. You're Mine (Eternal) 172. You Don't Know What to Do (featuring Wale) 173. Supernatural (Ft. Dem Babies) 174. Meteorite 175. Camouflage 176. Money (featuring Fabolous) 177. One More Try 178. Heavenly (No Ways Tired / Can't Give Up Now) (Saturday 20 September 2014; 6:32)

Stephen (46,825) by Edward from USA Stephen, I couldn't have said better, Wendy's just a hypocrite. Those crocodile tears a day after Whitney's death were so dishonest. Instead of talking about Mariah so viciously, she should keep an eye on her husband, her wigs, and her two ridiculous balloons. I understand the type of show she has, but sometimes she just goes over the top with her comments. (Wednesday 17 September 2014; 21:21)

Bill / Wendy Williams (46,814) by Edward from USA Bill, Wendy is a woman, I guess. Some people think she's just a man in a dress. (Wednesday 17 September 2014; 14:23)

Wendy Williams who? (46,812) by Edward from USA Wendy Williams is just jealous because Mariah is a real woman. No matter how many wigs and make up Wendy wears, even RuPaul looks more feminine and natural than him. Most drag queens love Mariah, so I don't understand why Wendy Williams doesn't. He is a disgrace to the drag queen community. Wendy hasn't quite understood that when you mess with the best, you die like the rest. He had been kind of supportive of Mariah for the past few years, but now he came back viciously spitting fire out of his mouth. he wasn't just gossiping, he was being plain evil. I hope Mariah won't ever set foot on his show, ever. As for Mariah's album being a flop, I take MIAMTEC anytime over Ariana's all over the place album with all her three hits. I have the feeling that MIAMTEC is going to become a cult classic in the future. (Wednesday 17 September 2014; 12:02)

Nick / so ridiculous (46,790) by Edward from USA Nick has already publicly stated that Mariah is a wonderful mother, that he won't be making a statement about the marriage, and that he'll always love Mariah for she has given him the best gift in the world, dem babies. He hasn't said anything taking custody of dem babies, on the contrary he has praised Mariah for being an excellent mother. He was a gentleman when he defended Mariah on his tweet, putting to rest the rumors that he was worried about the well being of the kids or that she wasn't mentally stable. They may be separating, but they are dealing with the situation amicably in the best interest of Roc and Roe. So, unless Nick posts it on his tweeter where you can see it or he announces it on a TV show, I will take everything with a grain of salt. Obviously somebody leaked the news that they were separating. You only need a couple of investigators following Nick all day to realize that while in New York, he is staying some place else, and them deduce from there. Most likely that's what happened. (Tuesday 16 September 2014; 0:21)

Bill / Eric B (46,776) by Edward from USA Bill, she sings "Eric B was president". Of course nobody named Eric B was ever president, she's referring to the single "Eric B Is President" released by Eric B. & Rakim in 1986. The references on Dedicated are about the 80's, so mentioning Kennedy wouldn't make any sense. (Saturday 13 September 2014; 16:40)

Manny / Ariana's covers of Emotions and AIWFCIY (46,752) by Edward from USA Manny, Ariana sang "Emotions" and "AIWFCIY" on YouTube videos. Had Ariana placed the aforementioned songs on her album to make a profit, or sing them in concert, it would have been a different monster. As long as credit is given to the artist, and no profit is being made from it, it shouldn't be any problem. Ariana wasn't a recording artist in 2012, and just like many other YouTubers in hope of stardom, she didn't feel like she had to ask for permission. Even though most artists or songwriters don't care about people covering their songs on YouTube, some do. To be 100% sure your cover won't be taken down, the party covering the song should ask for a synchronization license from the entity that holds the copyright, but as we know, they that rarely happens, since every time a cover is played on YouTube, it counts as a view toward the total points for the Billboard Hot 100. On 2013, a parody video of Miley's "Wrecking Ball" went viral and propelled the song back to the top spot. (Friday 12 September 2014; 4:13)

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