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Don't Explain (Billie Holiday cover) (81,250) by Lee from UK I came across these today after being caught in a YouTube loop. I didn't know Mariah performed these covers but I think this genre is absolutely perfect for her current vocals. This one is better visual quality and this one is better vocal quality and I think she remembered more of the lyrics here too. (Sunday 4 March 2018; 14:09)

Hero rendition (81,249) by Edward from USA In my opinion, this rendition of Hero proves that Mariah can use what's left of her voice and still make great music. But she should focus on her artistry rather than trends and looks. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 23:16)

Hero (81,248) by TJ from Norway Just love this cover of Hero released last year. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 23:15)

Busta collaboration (81,247) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Their first collaboration was very good and still if you hear it right now. I doubt collaboration number two will be as strong and it will only spark comparisons. On another note Busta has not been on the tip of anyone's tongue either as of late even with the collaboration between he, Missy, and Kelly Rowland it came and went. Honestly unless things are handled properly I would rather this collaboration be put in the can. As for MC I just need for her to put the same amount of energy and focus into creating a great project as she does to her image nowadays. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 21:32)

Re: Rumor check (81,245) (81,246) by RibbonB from USA I'm always excited to hear her voice but I was never really interested in this collabo. I hope it's good if we ever hear it. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 19:07)

Re: Rumor check (81,236) (81,245) by 123 from USA I believe he stated in an interview that the album was pushed back. He released a single with Missy and I think the album comes out in May, so it may be a second single? Who knows but there is still a chance. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 17:28)

Re: Rumor check (81,243) (81,244) by RibbonB from USA Yup, I just stated that Jay and Bey might get a big hit that sounds like hot trash. Mariah has got to be really good and still work hard and pray. So it seems. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 16:22)

Re: Rumor check (81,236) (81,243) by Edward from USA If being paid means blocking an artist from releasing mediocre music, I think that's good. While we can sit here and lose a dollar for a mediocre song, the label would be losing at the end for studio time, promotion and such. With popularity you can risk being mediocre, like Taylor Swift and some others, because at the end, they'll sell. In Mariah's case, the label won't invest in something that won't bring in the coins, it's business. What's left for Mariah? Well, she probably should forget she's eternally 12, give Dolly Parton her boobs back, and focus on crafting great songs showing some growth and great lyrics. I'm talking about that music we all know she's capable of crafting. Some of us seem to have forgotten that Mariah would produce quality even in ringtones or TV commercials. She definitely doesn't owe us anything, but we don't owe her anything either. With that being said, she should sell a product worthy of the money she sells it for, it's only fair. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 15:27)

Re: RibbonB (81,237) (81,242) by RibbonB from USA Oh I know, I should have clarified Parkwood adjacent with Roc Nation. Lol. I think it is tragic that Bey, Jay, Khaled and Future are gonna have a hit from their Parkwood, Roc nation collabo. Bey can put out hot trash and get a hit from her hive participation. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 14:46)

Re: Go to Mimi on your contacts and press delete (81,234) (81,241) by Andrew from UK William. Your concerns have been addressed. How lucky you are to have such a patronising oracle at your disposal. Seriously, anonymous simple thought idiot, you probably don't want to mess with people of intellect on this board with your childish sentences. Truth always outs. Even if it hurts, it leads to a better understanding. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 14:18)

Re: Go to Mimi on your contacts and press delete (81,234) (81,240) by Andrew from UK Go go Gadget Warrior fingers. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 14:03)

Re: It's oh so quiet (81,233) (81,239) by Andrew from UK What a nice simple statement and sentiment. Cool. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 14:02)

Re: Go to Mimi on your contacts and press delete (81,234) (81,238) by Bill from the UK I can read and hear fine thanks. TGIFY was sung (for want of a better word) in the half octave she can sing in live. It's the one track of 18 she got through without playback or lip syncing during her residency, and it lasted a little over a minute. So sorry, you've not proven anything other than the point I was making. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 08:48)

RibbonB (81,237) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Mariah has no affiliation with Parkwood Beyoncé's company, she has management services through RocNation which is the company founded by JayZ. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 03:40)

Re: Rumor check (81,235) (81,236) by RibbonB from USA Somebody sure blocked that Busta collabo from last year. Might be for the best though. I really hope she cooks up some good stuff. Since she is with Parkwood, I really hope she works with Solange, who has expressed a desire to work with her. Nice to know that Solange's husband is a good creative as well. He directed Janelle Monae's Make Me Feel video which is excellent, along with Jidenna's Classic Man video. She can dig deeper within her well or that of other creatives. Same old and/or mediocre is not going to work. (Saturday 3 March 2018; 01:32)

Re: Rumor check (81,227) (81,235) by Lila from United States If it's anywhere in the ballpark of being true then I doubt they're paying her not make music. However, it wouldn't be far fetched if they kept her on label but weren't worried about her putting out music. There are a few articles on the net talking about artists whose labels have blocked them from releasing an album for one reason or another. (Friday 2 March 2018; 21:09)

Go to Mimi on your contacts and press delete (81,234) by AlwaysLoveForMariah from Usa Bill, I think you have problems with reading since I already answered your concern about the whole "controlled environment thing". "Thank God I found you" stripped version is a fact against you absurd claims along with Mariah's intro to "Emotions", "Joy to the world" etc, more than 95% was live in that video and if [you] somehow disagree just confirms how little you know about music. And in case you didn't know, Mary Ann is a background singer so she is only doing what she is payed to do. Mariah's notes will continue to shine regardless of the dirt that gets splattered around here. (Friday 2 March 2018; 18:44)

Re: It's oh so quiet (81,222) (81,233) by Bill from the UK You're so right, and that's all we want. An acknowledgment from her and no more pretending. We'll still love her and still support her because she's Mariah. (Friday 2 March 2018; 18:27)

A Wrinkle premier (81,232) by RibbonB from USA It would have been awesome to see Mimi and or Nick taking Roc and Roe to the Wrinkle in Time premier this week. Seems like an inspiring movie for kids. I would love to see Mimi in an Ava Duvernay project. I still hope either she or her music makes an appearance on an episode of Queen Sugar. (Friday 2 March 2018; 17:30)

Re: Go to Mimi on your contacts and press delete (81,221) (81,231) by Bill from the UK Lol. They are literally all from a controlled environment, with playback, lip syncing, dubbing, and Mary Ann picking up the slack. (Friday 2 March 2018; 17:02)

Re: Rumor check (81,229) (81,230) by Licia from USA Now that I can believe. She's nasty enough to spread this nonsense. (Friday 2 March 2018; 16:13)

Re: Rumor check (81,228) (81,229) by RibbonB from USA Maybe Stella has been trolling the blog comments. (Friday 2 March 2018; 16:05)

Re: Rumor check (81,227) (81,228) by Licia from USA I don't believe it, but if it were true that's embarrassing. I'd make sure that never got out. It would be super dumb on the label's part to waste money as well. (Friday 2 March 2018; 14:43)

Rumor check (81,227) by RibbonB from USA Has anyone heard the rumor that Mariah's label pays her not to sing/record new music? I have read this in various comments sections for the psst two years. Obviously people often post rumors and state them as facts, but every time I see that one I wonder where that came from. Anyway her new McMansion rental looks interesting, if that is a tree. I am really hoping she moves back to NYC. That is weird IMO, that she seems to act like NYC is not her home base. (Friday 2 March 2018; 13:58)

Re: Mariah singing at Floyd Mayweather's birthday bash (81,218) (81,226) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada Totally Speacial K. Constant scrutiny is a pressure cooker for anyone to live under. There's a very fine line between being objective and cosnstructive and seeing the misery in any situation. It's a tough balance when people become passionate about something. (Friday 2 March 2018; 13:31)

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