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About Brad from USA: Tha Source. Biggest, Oldest Dang Lamb out there. Wrote the book on being pip and festive. He's a pro and treats others the same way. Waits for MC to reach her creative zenith and wants her to keep pushing toward that. Writes the words about it that others wish they could even know what to say.

NFL performance (36,266) by Brad from USA Hi lambs. Hope you all are living well. So the NFL performance. Well the positive part is that no one likely saw it so it can be tossed aside and forgotten. Bad part? The voice just was not there. Her singing was spotty, at best. The video montage aforehand reflected her willingness to turn herself into a caricature. In 1990 I might have fallen in love with an image, but there was a voice front and center. Now we are seemingly left with all the trappings of a star who won't or can't use the device that put her in that position in the first place. I'm the most loyal of lambs but all we really want is to hear her voice. If she can't do that or won't, well then we will have to move forward and just remember fondly. But this sort of performance and song must stop. One way or another. Be well. Love ya, appreciate ya and enjoy ya. BTW, some of y'all are really cute! Nice pics. Hehe. (Thursday 6 September 2012; 2:16)

Triumphant vid and song (36,079) by Brad from USA Hi lambs. I hope you all are treating yourselves and others well. I don't wish to beleaguer the issue, but I think the thing about "Triumphant" is that following all she went through with the birth of her twins, the serious health issues with Nick, the ever present drama with her own family and the death of a counterpart like Whitney, that Mariah would be approaching her song writing, singing and artistry from a new plateau. One that is both sage and wonderous of life and all it holds. I think many, like myself, felt that with this album she would reach new levels by presenting herself and her artistry in a way that more honestly represents the woman that she wishes to be for her new family and her fans. Perhaps one that is more raw, vulnerable and reflective of the times in which she lives but also one that continues to be aspirant and faithful. As a lead single, "Triumphant" doesn't meet that expectation because it feels more safe and rooted in parameters the depths of which she has already better explored and conquered. Perhaps we (and she) will find that new vision in future cuts from the forthcoming album. Be well. Love ya, appreciate ya and enjoy ya. Bye, bye. (Wednesday 22 August 2012; 21:45)