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Re: Mariah in the Middle East (88,020) (88,024) by Lara from Middle East She has her fans but definitely not hugely popular. I barely catch her on the radio unless it's the 90s ballads ("Without you my all" mainly). The freshest I've heard from her was #Beautiful and that was 2 years ago. Even during Christmas they don't play AIFWCIY that much. Nevertheless, her concert in 2003 from the Charmbracelet tour 73 was fully booked. I believe she has fans but they just don't show it off. (Wednesday 13 February 2019; 10:01)

Re: Caution tracks (88,007) (88,023) by Brad from USA I will be there as well and I look forward to it. (Wednesday 13 February 2019; 09:34)

Caution track (88,022) by Bobby A from United States I love this song with every listen. Probably some of her best vocals on the whole album. I wish someone will mash up Cruise Control and Caution together. These two songs are so similiar with the island vibe. (Wednesday 13 February 2019; 03:28)

Re: J.Lo's "management team" (88,018) (88,021) by jaker20 from US I'm not denying that. JLo can never touch Mariah's overall achievements. Ignore me I'm just grumpy these past few weeks for the absolute lack of Caution promo. (Wednesday 13 February 2019; 03:09)

Mariah in the Middle East (88,020) by CDC from CA Does anybody know and can communicate in anecdote or in proxy how popular Mariah is in the Middle East? I know she's easily one of the most popular western artists in Asia and specifically Southeast Asia, and so her popularity in the Middle East might very well be attributed to the Southeast Asian diaspora in that region. But among the Arab population - can anybody speak to that? (Wednesday 13 February 2019; 01:55)

JLo (88,019) by Dove from United States JLo is the real life Sylk. MC is so shady lol. (Wednesday 13 February 2019; 00:29)

Re: J.Lo's "management team" (88,012) (88,018) by TJ from Norway Mariah is the God gifted musician/singer, and Jennifer is the best actress (and dancer) when you compare them. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 20:37)

JLo's management blind item (88,017) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Even with JLo being everywhere she can possibly be musically and her box office draw is not the same as the early 00's. Even when she released her song with Cardi who is a hot commodity the song did nothing. Based on the blind item I am not surprised she is a jack of all trades yet she is a master of none other than being thirsty for the limelight and recognition. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 20:29)

Re: Jennifer Lopez's management / Grammys (88,010) (88,016) by jaker20 from US There is no denying that Mariah is miles and miles more talented than JLo. All I'm saying is that being able to dabble into different things is in itself a skill. So not all of us are gifted with Mariah's voice. Do we just sit on a corner and not have ambitions? JLo has proven that you can with hard work and perseverance and that is what I like about her. She is still relevant. In fact, I would argue she is more relevant now than Mariah. Her last movie was a minor hit, made almost $70m worldwide on a $19m budget, she has a whole lot more top 100 songs this decade than Mariah, and had a TV dance show that she herself produced and is helping a lot of dancers have a platform. Mariah and Jennifer is a great way of how to appreciate talent vs hard work and which one wins in the end. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 20:27)

Re: J.Lo's "management team" (88,012) (88,015) by B from USA Jennifer Lopez was outed in this blind item. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 16:15)

Re: Caution the title track (88,002) (88,014) by B from USA Caution is Mariah's most radio friendly album since E=MC2. With You is a hit on Adult Contemporary and R&B radio and is gaining momentum at both formats and I don't think Mariah or Epic are ready to abandon this project just yet. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 16:10)

Re: Jennifer Lopez's management / Grammys (88,010) (88,013) by B from USA All that exposure and she still flops. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 15:58)

Re: J.Lo's "management team" (88,008) (88,012) by Bill from the UK It also comes down to the old "you can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter" analogy. J.Lo is not talented. She is not musically gifted, nor have any talent as an actor either. She's a great dancer, and of course looks amazing, but that's it. She cannot write a song nor give a stellar delivery of it. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 15:57)

Mariah (88,011) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Personally MC is at a space in her career where she has to choose her moves very wisely because the media has always been touch and go with her even during her golden years. Where some of her contemporaries will get praised the media will say that she is desperate or trend hopping. Honestly I like that she is going in her own lane and not trying to be on every award show or red carpet just to be noticed. If she is not promoting her projects I think she should stay low key. Because truthfully speaking we gotta admit even with the highs and lows throughout the years she has been able to remain relevant by doing things her way. Hopefully she can have a successful tour and things continue going in a positive direction. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 10:59)

Re: Jennifer Lopez's management / Grammys (88,003) (88,010) by Malcolm from Asia I can't deny that JLo really puts an effort in everything but that's just another side of the story, because without her management and the people behind her, it will all fall out. Just like what Nikki said, JLo still seems like a striving artist who needs to do everything to achieve certain status compared to Mariah whose iconic and legendary status were already cemented because of her own talent and impact to the industry even after all the downfalls and embarrassment. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 10:49)

I'm back (88,009) by Rene from US Hey lambs. I'm back and better thanever. I'm still obsessed with her. I'm her fan I still. I wanted to go to her concert last year but you can't afford it. I live in San Diego and can't make it to Vegas. Family issues and lack of money. I wish I could meet her like someone said let's celebrate her. She's are rainbow girl next door. Like someone just posted Mariah is being more personal with her artistic integrity and that's her I like to sing sing in shower but I have to act like Marilyn. Like a Maria yet be urban and not urban like Nick. More black than this etc. Tommy was obsessed with her and etc. Have you seen how he defended her and get props. Mariah's background is known as the voice and I feel bad. Even the actor at the end of video Jussie Smollet who is gay is having an oopsie moment. Mariah proved herself as the Sony NY girl her background is that girl who found herself. The girl who plays her in her document series is a Latina who went to army. She only speaks to two nephews and how her dad is black Venezuelan and mom Irish. She's black she Irish her mom went to Julliard. She's Venezuelan. He is from San Diego etc. She dated Luis Miguel Derek Jeter Tanaka etc. She had daddy issues etc. But Mariah is her according. She's our butterfly. Christmas queen be positive and celebrate her please. She went to Saudi where she should be carefully because etc. She has to virginal yet dress appropriate not to gay just think how she is allower there now. Let's home Saudi gets more opera even there. Middle Eastern culture is very male dominated and homosexuality is a sin we love her at least I still do. We love her as a lamb fan should. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 10:38)

J.Lo's "management team" (88,008) by Nikki from usa J.Lo is still being "consulted" by Tommy Mottola. Benny Medina is still her hype man. They can still pull strings for her, spin things in her favor, and hype her. But, I think some are confusing promotion with popularity. J.Lo's management trinity is great with strategy, but that only goes so far. Lopez has to pay them a hefty sum of everything she gets. All of J.Lo's biggest successes were stolen from others. Which is why she has to be seen, heard, and hold down 9 projects now. J.Lo shouldn't have to be promoted as if she's a newbie this late in her career. She's pushing 50 and her years are numbered. Shakira is far more relevant in the Latin community than J.Lo is. Mariah's doing far better without all the middle men. The only problem being with Jay is that he keeps trying to promote her like Beyonce. Mariah's not a performer and I think this train is going to run its course sooner rather than later. She needs to find her own footing for things that suit her. However, she's also on a label that flat out told her she'd never have a hit again. So, they're not going to invest much in promoting her. "People skills" has nothing to do with this. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 07:00)

Re: Caution tracks (88,006) (88,007) by Myles from CT, USA Yes. April 5th. I will be there. So so so excited. (Tuesday 12 February 2019; 06:02)

Caution tracks (88,006) by Brad from USA Hi. I hope everyone is being good to themselves and others. I have to generally agree that I think there are some strong tracks on Caution, though I am not certain that "A No No" is strongest among them. I do like "A No No", but don't care for the "bridge" to the song frankly and most enjoy it toward the end when the chorus of no's comes in along with the "translations". I do tend to think "The Distance" is the strongest potential single, followed by "Caution" and "Stay Long Love You" The latter due to its catchy "You make make me wanna" refrain. If we are going down the road of releasing singles that we know won't do much commercially but will show the artistry and strong, clear singing of the album then let's please release my favorite track "8th Grade" since I am already telling people around me "I'm not your world, I'm not your life". Anyhow, just my two cents. Is anyone here going to the Caution stop in Wallingford, CT? Thanks and be well. (Monday 11 February 2019; 21:58)

Re: Thank You, Next album (87,979) (88,005) by jaker20 from US Why don't Mariah's team reach out to Ariana's team and do some kind of collab or special duet or whatever they can do together? Or how about Halsey or Ava Max? I had thought Cardi B collab will happen but frankly that possibility is starting to look bleak. Why is Mariah unable to reach out to these artists now the way legends extended to her when Mariah was at the top? What Mariah did to Aretha, Patty Labelle, Luther Vandross etc is open them to a new generation of listeners. Especially with her status in the industry, something is very wrong in this equation. (Monday 11 February 2019; 20:13)

Re: Grammys 2020 (87,991) (88,004) by jaker20 from US Caution deserves to be nominated next year, it is one of the best albums recently and it has received some of Mariah's best reviews. And if Mariah and her team put some effort in properly promoting it, properly being the key word here, then it can still find a lot of audience and gain new fans. Its a fantastic album, too bad it seems Mariah don't know how to promote it. (Monday 11 February 2019; 20:05)

Re: Jennifer Lopez's management / Grammys (87,992) (88,003) by jaker20 from US Jennifer Lopez has a lot of things going on, movies, tv series, and these high profile awards gigs because she puts effort into it. Mariah just releases, tours every now and then and that is it. These performances, they require planning, they practice with dancers, choreographers create a cool presentation, they even plan how they meet on stage with the other artists and Obama, chat and get along with them. There's a lot that goes with it that Mariah either don't know how to do or not interested in doing. Her act now is literally just showing up and get paid. She's a massive talent obviously but she doesn't seem to have people skills and that is why she's starting to become a legacy act. They always drag Jennifer but I admire her for putting an effort in everything she does. Plus she looks great, for whatever age now she takes care of herself. So what if she's not a good singer. She at least puts on a show. Mariah can't even do both, that is, sing well and put on a show. She sings well every now and then, but lets be honest, she's lipping or use backing tracks. But even worse, the production of Mariah's shows look cheap. JLo has a better chance of having a second or third act ala Cher or Madonna when they were in their 50s than Mariah. Mariah seem to have embraced her current situation and doesn't put much effort anymore. I'm just being honest. (Monday 11 February 2019; 19:55)

Re: Caution the title track (87,997) (88,002) by jaker20 from US The album is Mimi's best in a long time and one of her most acclaimed. But none of these songs has any potential whatsoever to be a hit unless she remix with a featured artist, and a good remix it should be. That is just the truth. (Monday 11 February 2019; 19:52)

Re: Caution the title track (87,995) (88,001) by Stacey from USA I love Giving Me Life. Caution too. Both songs sound so different. I don't know how to explain it, lol. Both songs incorporate such hauntingly beautiful arrangements. (Monday 11 February 2019; 18:26)

The Grammys (88,000) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) As usual the Grammys nowadays is one big saltine cracker. (Monday 11 February 2019; 17:14)

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