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JayCarey, this_is_qhm (46,604) by Edward from USA JayCarey, you have a great voice. At the beginning I thought it was Mariah singing (please take it as a huge compliment). You should do more, so we could be entertained until Mariah goes on tour. this_is_qhm, not, it isn't just you. Even though Ariana have gotten a few hits, and Iggy's "Fancy" set a record for the track by a female rapper that has spent the longest time at No. 1, other than Pharrell's "Happy" and Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" plus his entire album, 2014 has been such a bleak year for good music. Mariah's "MIAMTEC" was critically acclaimed and it could sit up there with Sam Smith's album "In The Lonely Hour", but sadly it never took up. I hope for a better 2015. I did like Ariana Grande's "Yours Truly", it was more cohesive and it followed a concept, but this new one is just all over the place. While I was happy with 2013 because there were many great singles and albums, this year has been a let down. Most singers are concerned with releasing 3 something minutes forgettable singles, instead of quality music, and it is so sad. Katy Perry may have thrown shades at Mariah, but she's so forgettable like the rest. Her five years of fame are about to be over. I can't wait for Mariah to have a huge come back, so she could tell Katy Perry: Dahling, mess with the best, die like the rest. (Thursday 4 September 2014; 1:39)

Jermain's interview (46,588) by Edward from USA I believe JD's statement 100%. He was in a situation where he was powerless, yet people started picking on him from the beginning. I'm happy he decided to leave to preserve the friendship, it was the smartest thing to do. He definitely meant well and he did everything he could with the little control he had. At least we now know they're cool. I'm happy he left more for him than for Mariah. He was always going to be the scapegoat, and it is not fair. (Wednesday 3 September 2014; 1:43)

A moving truck is outside (46,587) by Edward from USA A moving truck is outside a 25 apartment building where Mariah happens to live, and some gossipers are already 100% sure they're moving things out of Mariah's apartment. Oh, wait a minute, the moving truck had a sign that read: Mariah-Nick and Dem babies Moving Company, that's how they figured it all out. I was walking downtown the other day and I got hit by a few water balloons, I think Dem Babies are to blame. I am pretty sure Roc and Roe were being evil, I looked up and saw their faces clearly up giggling from the 25th floor. (Wednesday 3 September 2014; 1:34)

Shelly / Mariah is in the studio (46,540) by Edward from USA I didn't think your post was judgmental at all. You were just stating your opinion. You just stated what most of Mariah's crew won't ever tell her the truth. I don't see anything wrong in Mariah being sexy, in shape, or how many weaves or skimpy outfits she wears. I think what put people off is her "I'm full of myself" diva attitude. And baby, if the GP is not buying her records, us fans along won't be able to sustain her. It is not about changing who she is, but about projecting an image that goes more in line with what she professes in her songs: There's Got to Be a Way, Make It Happen, Hero, Anytime You Need A Friend, Outside, Petals, Can't That Away, My Saving Grace, Fly Like a Bird. On another note, Mariah is in the studio recording songs she'll release on certain concert dates. Now that she's not pressured with a deadline, she's more at ease working on great music. I hope she teams up with producers other than her regulars. (Monday 1 September 2014; 3:30)

Mariah Daily should shut down (46,537) by Edward from USA I think Mariah Daily Journal should gracefully shut down. What was once a great Mariah website to get news, files, pictures and media about Mariah has turned into a joke. The passion of those who originally kept the website updated is not there anymore. It has gone from Mariah Daily to Mariah Maybe. Ever since Mariah's people started supporting the website everything was run as if it were Mariah's official site, everything that implied criticism towards Mariah stopped being posted. Everything is boring to the core. I think it is time for them to say goodbye. (Monday 1 September 2014; 2:18)

Billboard / Ariana and Mariah, pun intended (46,462) by Edward from USA I think Billboard did a fair job at stating the difference between Mariah and Ariana, making clear who's who. "My Everything" is a cool all-over-the-place bubblegum pop album, but never an album as cohesive, and with as much quality as MIAMTEC. "My Everything" suffers from what "E=MC2" did, being a collection of potential hit singles that plays like a greatest hit record, but not as good as the latter. Between "Yours Truly" and "My Everything", I prefer the former. Ariana won't ever enunciate as well as Mariah does. Billboard makes clear that her diction is not up to part with Mariah's. I like Ariana, and I like the fact that she's trying to find her own sound, but it is such a paradox that when she's supposedly trying to get away from Mariah's signature sound, she starts her album with an intro that couldn't scream more "I'm a Mariah-wannabe". It may be "Her Everything", but it won't definitely be as cherished and loved as "Daydream" or "Butterfly" 20 years from now. (Thursday 28 August 2014; 2:03)

She won't go overboard (46,406) by Edward from USA I think Mariah has expressed herself on MIAMTEC about her relationship with Nick. I don't think she's going to be killing Nick lyrically in future projects, for the simple fact that they have two beautiful twins together. I don't consider TMZ on the same boat as most tabloids who only put out lies. When TMZ brings it, it is usually true. I haven't personally heard something from them that wasn't true. I think that more than sad Mariah is relieved it is over. At least that's what I could get from the TMZ video and the picture with Nick. I think she got tired of being lonely and dumped his ass. I like Nick, I just think he didn't have his priorities right. When you have a beautiful rich wife, beautiful kids, and you are financially stable, you make your family your first priority, then dem gigs. (Tuesday 26 August 2014; 22:19)

Long lost love / she only wanted (46,405) by Edward from USA "Cry" is definitely about a long lost love, not a recent one, a love she just realized was worth it, but now it is too late. Maybe Derek or Luis Miguel. On the other hand, the lyrics for "Thirsty" and "Camouflage" apeopley to Nick in their entirety. The verse of "Camouflage" that reads: "Weary sometimes when I try to discern our reality. Wish that I just could be somebody else if you talked to me. Kept praying inside let him love me for who I am. Please my Lord" makes feel her pain. It seems to be that Nick fell in love with Mariah the girl who lives inside the golden world, but he might have never loved the real real Mariah. JD said that people were going to talk more about what was coming next than what was going on with the album's promotion, I thought he was talking about a new project, but he was definitely talking about the divorce, and he was spot on. I don't think Mariah is trying to save her marriage, I actually think she's happy that it is over. There's a saying in Spanish that states: "It's better to be alone than with someone who will hurt you." I'm pretty sure she tried her best to save what could be saved, but it didn't work out. She and Dem Twins will be just fine. (Tuesday 26 August 2014; 21:58)

Luis Miguel about Mariah / rediscovering MIAMTEC (46,318) by Edward from USA Luis Miguel may be a man with an attitude, but he's a gentlemen. He's never spoken publicly about any of his relationships, even when some things have been said about him. He and Mariah broke up because he wanted to settle down, but Mariah didn't at that time, as simple as that, they loved each other, and he treated her like a queen. When asked about Luis Miguel, Mariah always refers to him as a gentleman. I actually think they were good together, and they had been dating for about two years and they split. I strongly believe some of the lyrics on MIAMTEC are about their relationship. I, like many other fans here, have been listening to MIAMTEC paying closer attention to the lyrics, and it is safe to say the wreckage of their relationship is all over the album, even in YDKWTD. If Nick is trying to hit Mariah below the belt with those comments about her mental health and her inability to be a good parent, he's f*cking out of his mind. That is something Rock and Roe would eventually have to deal with, and it is not fair to them. (Saturday 23 August 2014; 22:39)

Um / Nick and his tattoo / the divorce (46,288) by Edward from USA Um, thanks to the laser technology, Nick will eventually get his tattoo removed. It seems to be Mariah just got tired of being lonely with Nick taking every gig he could when they actually didn't need the money like that. I don't think the comments he made were the cause of the divorce, but other bigger things. Some people are saying he was talking himself out of the marriage on purpose by saying the things he was saying. Since they were still OK when she had the accident and the album was about to drop, I believe most songs from MIAMTEC were written and sung within a years period. By changing the concept of the album, she must've left many songs out to accommodate the new ones. According to TMZ, she made him sign a confidentiality agreement as part of the divorce where he cannot talk about the divorce, but Mariah can on her own terms. Since they have kids, I believe he'll be a gentlemen with this whole situation. As for dem babies, I don't think Nick will neglect them, he'll be in their lives and they'll be just fine. What matters is the love they get from both parents, when two people can't be together, doing it for the kids makes the situation worse. I'm more concerned about Mariah and what she must be going through. (Saturday 23 August 2014; 4:27)

Stephen / The Puppet Show (46,058) by Edward from USA Stephen, I was just going to address "The Truth", but then I realized you did a great job. "The Truth" has been very opinionated and critical of Mariah ever since he started posting here, yet nobody has jumped on his throat for been so vocal about his feelings. It is such a paradox that the guy with Eminem as an avatar is rudely questioning somebody else's honest opinion. Some might not give two fucks about the Media, but the Media definitely affect Mariah. When they eat her alive for lipping, and knowing how insecure she can be, I know she doesn't take it very well. It would be great to see Mariah on an intimate concert, but singing her heart off. I want to pay to see her do what she does best, sing. No gimmicks, no distractions, no background singers overshadowing her or singing the most difficult parts. Her voice is all she can give us, so I don't see anything wrong in wishing her to get it together. I saw what happened to Whitney in Australia and other venues, I would be devastated should anything remotely similar happen to her, that would crush her. (Saturday 16 August 2014; 1:31)

Stephen / To tour or not to tour, that is the question (46,042) by Edward from USA I couldn't have said better than that, your post was so on point. Some lambs might see those fans that are not that enthusiastic about her tour to be fake fans, but the reality is that when the enthusiasm is not there, it is not there. I would definitely support Mariah should she tour in the US, but to be honest, I would rather she recoup and come back stronger by getting things in order. I would feel literally like sh*t should they start picking on her while she's on tour in the US. We are on the smart cellphones era, and no matter how much you might dub a performance, there are always some fans that get the raw footage and sometimes it is great, but sometimes it is not that great. I'm personally not too excited about seeing her in concert during this messy era because she's in the eye of the storm right now, I think she should just tour Asia, come back home, regroup, and get her sh*t together. Some lambs need to understand that Mariah didn't get to where she is just by the support of her fans, not matter how many copies of her albums we buy. (Friday 15 August 2014; 17:53)

Mimi and her mini tour (46,031) by Edward from USA I definitely think Mariah is going to tour those places where they have shown her love lately, and I don't see anything wrong with that. Asia is actually a continent where she can still sell arenas, so it would be a wise move on her part. As much as I want her to tour here in US, I wouldn't blame her if she decided not to. When Charmbracelet was released, she had to go on intimate concerts, I was in two of them, and for an artist of Mariah's caliber, it was sad to see her in such small venues, but she was building her popularity back up then. The Tokyo dome holds 55,000 people, Radio City Music holds 6,015. When I saw her in Maryland, it was only 2,800 of us there. So, Asia is the place to focus on first. (Thursday 14 August 2014; 16:40)

Mariah / Ariana (46,018) by Edward from USA I actually like Ariana's album "You're Truly". So far the music for this new album is fun, but too bubble gum for me to revisit in the future. I have noticed that they are bombarding us with Ariana's music from every angle: "Problem", "Break Free", "Bang Bang", and now "Best Mistake", all of them are in the iTunes top 20. They have realized that you have to ride on the success of the previous single before it completely deflates. I know that one day people will be back to appreciating albums again. This is not the first time singles have been cannibalizing albums sales, but it is going to be way more difficult because now with the internet you just buy the songs you like and that's it, before we had to swallow a whole album just for a few good songs. Mariah, since the beginning, has put out albums that can be listened to from beginning to end, and that's something just few artist can be accredited for. (Tuesday 12 August 2014; 21:59)

IheartMC / it is too late (45,957) by Edward from USA IheartMC, I know you're being optimistic, but I think we should know by now that this album isn't going anywhere commercially. YDKWTD didn't get any love at all from radio, so I doubt that any other single not matter how awesome is going to suddenly revive this era that wants to die already. IDJ would happily write MIAMTEC off their taxes, and that's about it. If it were about the music like some fans think, she would've had a few number ones from this album, but it is not only about that. Most people think Mariah is arrogant and that she's full of herself, and they resent that. When Mariah sung "I'm Free", "Outside" or "Can't Take That Away", I could feel her in those songs, you could relate to her, but even though MIAMTEC is great, I don't feel that way anymore, at least for this album. "No Ways Tired" or "One More Try" are beautiful, but they don't speak to me. That's when I realized it wasn't only about the music itself, but also about the interpretation, the soul, the pain, the nuances. (Saturday 9 August 2014; 0:32)

Poor JD (45,877) by Edward from USA Poor JD, he never had a chance. Whether JD is manager material or not, he did his best to promote MIAMTEC. While Mariah was being elusive, he was out there trying to promote the album. Most of the interviews Mariah had, he was there by her side. Parting ways it is the best thing that could've happened to him, since anybody associated with Mariah's career at this point will be crucified by her fans when things don't go right. Mariah is a control freak, and as long as she keeps on hiring people she could easily control, things won't work out. These friendships mingled with business relationships don't work, and they usually end up damaging the friendship part, I hope that is not the case. She should come out and say she didn't fire him, that they decided to part ways amicably, but I doubt Mariah would do that. Many fans have been very unfair with JD, when he was the only one actually keeping us informed about what he could during this horrendous era. Let's see who the next one is going to be, probably her next label. Mariah is really out of control, and those who don't want to see that, should go and consult their eye doctors. (Tuesday 5 August 2014; 23:05)

NYHotShotta / Migrate (45,842) by Edward from USA NYHotShotta, just to clarify that Mariah didn't want to release Migrate as the second single as you stated in your post, let's not blame the label for everything, they were fully supportive of Mariah during this period. When Perez Hilton, who was an avid Mariah hater back then, was bashing Mariah because he thought that Migrate would be the second single, Mariah stated to him that Migrate wouldn't be the second single, that she had been doing this for a long time, and that she knew what she was doing, that new single would be a ballad. Mariah pulled the plug on E=MC2, and that's a fact. That era could've been great, but it started getting messy. Single choice and Mariah disappearance kill the momentum. (Tuesday 5 August 2014; 3:33)

The lose-lose situation (45,688) by Edward from USA People have been trying to break them up before they even got married. I don't personally have anything against Nick, he sounds like a cool guy. With them it is a lose-lose situation though. No matter what they do, people will find something to pick on. When I was a kid, before I went to school one day, my father was having an argument with my mother, and I heard my loving mother say in a Latin soap opera style that only one of them would make it alive that day, I went to school worried to death because I thought I was going to find the police at home due to the a tragedy, yet I found my father giving my mother a back rub. They never got physical, but they sometimes had big arguments, they loved each other, and their marriage was over when my mother passed away 25 years later. Some childish things Nick has said about their relationship don't define their relationship. No press is bad press, if they are still talking about Mariah, it is because she still has some relevancy. So, let them talk. I know that we deep down want Mariah for ourselves only, we feel like Nick is this intruder who's keeping her from us, but Mariah is a control freak, I don't think Nick has any control over her. (Wednesday 30 July 2014; 20:11)

Shelly / Mariah and the starving kids (45,600) by Edward from USA Shelly, looking at the Katy Perry video now, I can see she was definitely being shady, then she tried to clean it up a bit talking about how she loved listening to Fantasy and Honey, but the shade overshadowed all that. I didn't quite like the comment Mariah made about Madonna because I knew that eventually there was going to be a time when Mariah wasn't going to be as popular either. I'm happy when she was asked again about Madonna's performance in 2006, she was more gracious and said Madonna was an icon, but Mariah was more mature then. As for the comment about the starving kids, it was definitely started in England on a tabloid and it eventually spread around the world, but she never said such thing. I posted it to support my statement about checking the veracity of the constant rumors and their sources before we start trashing anyone. Rihanna and Beyoncé have shown their respect to Mariah, and as for Katy Perry, she'd better enjoy it while it lasts, because nowadays, an artist is as good as the performances of their last single on the charts. (Friday 25 July 2014; 20:58)

Let's jump on the "Let's-Hate-Katy Wagon" (45,573) by Edward from USA People, before jumping on the Let's-Hate-Katy Wagon, do a little research about the veracity of what some tabloids and online gossip websites are saying. When Katy Perry said Mariah was great for a throwback, she was actually acknowledging Mariah's longevity. When Mariah Carey first album came out, Katy was just 6 years old, so the eyes she sees Mariah with are different from the eyes of those who were teenagers at that time. There is not a video, or a credible source factually confirming what has been said. Do you guys remember when Mariah supposedly said the following on an interview back in the 90's: "Whenever I watch TV and see those poor, starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean, I'd love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff."? Enough said. (Friday 25 July 2014; 3:35)

Lee / relevancy (45,487) by Edward from USA Lee, I never stated that Madonna was relevant. One thing she has done better than most though is keeping her old fan base coming to her concerts. Madonna, Michael, Mariah, Whitney, and Celine have all won their place in music history. Out of all the remaining acts Mariah is definitely the most relevant. She's only 44, I think she still has another great and successful album under her weave. She just needs a great manager, publicist, label, and great music. Every time those four factors have come into place, she's had great success. But she's been more successful when she has listened and allowed to be guided by those who know the business. Tommy made her keep "Hero" and suggested she should record a Christmas album ("Merry Christmas"). The man may have been wicked, but he had an eye for talent and great music. (Tuesday 22 July 2014; 5:55)

The Truth from USA / really? (45,472) by Edward from USA The Truth from USA, I completely agree with you about Mariah getting a mentor who knows what he/she is doing and following that mentor with humility, but must I remind you that Madonna's album MDNA was bundled up with ticket sales for her concert that year, and that's why it debuted at #1? The week after its debut, MDNA experienced the biggest drop in sales since SoundScan began tracking sales. Madonna's last two top 10 hits were featuring the popular acts of the moment, Justin Timberlake and Nicki Minaj respectively. Madonna herself has complained that people always have to mention of her age. She has some of the best grossing tours, yet she cannot translate that into album sales. At least she still has her tours. Age is definitely against women in the music industry regardless of the quality of the music they produce. Every once in a blue moon an artist of age crack in Billboard Hot 100 top 20, like Cher did with "Believe". In the 80's females in their 40's were popping hits left and right. I'm not making excuses for Mariah lack of promotion and effort, but ageism is definitely a factor, that adding up to a very messy era, is not helping her at all. (Monday 21 July 2014; 18:01)

George Golden / Meteorite (45,440) by Edward from USA George Golden, I hope you have gotten the message like most of us already have. At this point things are the way they are. Most likely Mariah is putting together a new album but without the pressure of a deadline. She's been definitely in the studio, since Todd Jones already heard three new songs. I think he was given permission to talk about it, those words didn't just slip out of his mouth. Mariah is up to something, but I don't think it has anything to do with MIAMTEC. Maybe she'll come with a complete project while fishing for a new label, she would be more sellable like that. Her name alone won't sell, so she'll have the product ready to back her up. I don't think that a IDKWTD video popping out of nowhere is going to do anything to save the day. The momentum is gone, it is time to move on to the next project. (Friday 18 July 2014; 22:55)

Three new songs / has she saved the best for last? (45,413) by Edward from USA As I had said before, Mariah didn't give us the best she's recorded in the last five years. I always knew she was going to use some the songs that didn't make the last cut for her next album, but never had I imagined she would use some of them as bonus tracks for a possible re release of MIAMTEC. The Memoirs bonus tracks were mediocre at best, leaving "The Art of Letting Go" hanging there in such company. Now I'm intrigued. What if Mariah is planning to release an EP? JD said people are going to be talking more about what's coming next. Let's see and keep our keyboards crossed, I mean, our fingers. (Tuesday 15 July 2014; 21:19)

Billy / the gimmick (45,379) by Edward from USA Billy, those were great vocals, but I hope you know by now that when Mariah starts using her hand to cover her face or turns her face away from the audience is when the recording kicks in and she's lipping the high note. (Sunday 13 July 2014; 19:16)

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