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About KeShawn Taylor from United States: LAMB 4 LYFE!!! Have been a Mariah fan since I was two years old and immersed in "DreamLover". I live, breathe, and love me some MC! Maryland Native. Virgo.

Should've been #1/singles (38,964) by KeShawn Taylor from United States This is a very interesting topic that I often find myself trying to find battling in my mind. Before I get to singles that should've been #1, how about songs that should've been singles? For her first three albums, I actually agree with single selection, though I would've loved to see "Til The End of Time" or "All I've Ever Wanted" be released as singles. The fact that "Underneath the Stars" and "Forever" never got commercial releases disappoints me. On airplay alone, "Forever" was charting strongly. These two would've definitely been hit records for Mariah. The same to be said for "Butterfly", "The Roof", and "Breakdown". "Breakdown" is undeniably the greatest Mariah Carey single to never get commercial release. There's no denying that at the peak of her crossover reign this song would've been a huge hit. It also baffles me the limited release given to "Can't Take That Away". Still to this day, I see this as one of her top three inspirational ballads. I also believe that "Against All Odds" should've been released in the United States. This is arguable Mariah's greatest remake. "Lead The Way" from Glitter is classic Mariah, and if promoted properly could've definitely provided assisting the backlash that Glitter was receiving. E=MC2 as a whole just didn't release proper singles. Why "Migrate", "Side Effects", "I'm That Chick", "Love Story", and "For The Record" were not singles is insane. These were records crying for radio airplay. Also, "Ribbon" and "Inseparable". (Friday 9 August 2013; 17:39)

New album launch (38,963) by KeShawn Taylor from United States There have been so many interesting topics going on as of late on the message board. The main one being geared towards anticipation for the new album. With "#Beautiful" now officially platinum, time has come for a follow up. However, with Mariah still being injured, I can't lie and say that waiting until a full recovery would be a bad thing so that the single may be properly promoted. I'm thinking that the new single, whatever it is, will probably be dropped following the release of The Butler next week. Whether or not this new single features Wale, I'm not sure. But he did say to expect a release from the two very soon. In regards to the track listing, I really am quite fond of it. Several of these tracks are ones that have held several discussion of production. I do agree that this also be a fraud listing, like the one that leaked for MOAIA two months before it was released. I would love for the new album to drop in November. Promotion wise, I feel like if a second single is dropped by the end of the month, that gives enough time for steadfast promotion and the launch of her tour in October. November also marks the launch of a lot of other top female artist releasing works including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Lopez. Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna are all also expected to have releases towards the end of the year. While summer would've been easy domination for Mariah, fall will prove to be a competitive season. Here's to Mariah once again returning to #1. (Friday 9 August 2013; 17:28)

Album wait (38,779) by KeShawn Taylor from United States While I, like the rest of us, am waiting patiently or not for The Art Of Letting Go, I understand the end goal. Mariah has truly nothing else to prove to critics and fans in her amazing, legendary career. I find it a blessing that this year we have been blessed with good quality music for the first time in years from artist like Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Robin Thicke, and Mariah. It has truly been a great year of music thus far. Though it never cracked the top ten, #Beautiful is well on its way to be certified Platinum, and has become Mariah's biggest hit since "Obsessed". Mariah is a perfectionist and with all of the other high profile female albums dropping this year, I feel she knows she needs to set the pace and a standard for excellence. Lets keep in mind that there is still some surprise, likely the remix video, coming today. And the tour kicks off in October. That leaves a time frame for the album to be completed which will likely preceed with a new single. It'll be well worth the wait I'm sure, we just have to continue waiting. (Tuesday 23 July 2013; 15:19)