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Songs I never got into (54,230) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Truth be told I always love 99.99% of all of MC's album and can probably name on one hand the songs I was never able to get into, but here goes. 1) Lullaby (Charmbracelet). I adore the album as a whole and can let it play all the way through, but I always skip over this one. 2) Stay The Night (TEOM). I don't know why, It just never grew on me. 3) Lass Kiss (E=MC2). Just not a "go to track" for me. It sound like a generic JD production (no shade, but shade). 4) I've Been Think About You (Music Box). It's cute, but I would never listen to it, or say "you know what I feel like hearing I've Been Thinking About You" today for some reason". I guess it just gives me album filler, generic uptempo pop. 5) Did I Do That ( Rainbow). Okay I didn't understand for the life of me how this song made the cut for that album, it sounded so bootlegged. But crazy enough it actually slightly grew on me and I kinda like it now. (Friday 5 June 2015; 19:12)

Buzz singles vs proper singles (54,145) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Okay a sure way to know it's a buzz single is when there's no video, no intention for radio adds, and in most cases no major push. It's just released into cyber world to get people, well, buzzing. *shrugs* Buzz singles: TAOLG, Bring It On Home, 100 Percent. Proper singles: Triumphant (I guess), #Beautiful (ofcourse), YME, and Infinity. (Thursday 4 June 2015; 1:39)

Adam from USA (54,135) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Oh please that complete bologna. And your family and close friends should go on every social media outlet and expose all your less than perfect moments in life, just for the hell of it. How about that? (Wednesday 3 June 2015; 22:55)

Is this "exposé" Mariah season or something? (54,131) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Why is it that when Mariah seems to be in a much better, clear headed, and in a stable place, all these vultures come out of nowhere trying to tear her down again? How many people are gonna stab her in the back this year? It's getting really sad. As for the Morgan situation I seriously hope its untrue on every level, because if so it would completely damage their relationship permanently I'm certain. If you're really concerned for your little sister, just pick up the damn phone or fly your ass to Vegas and have a heart to heart, but airing "alleged" dirty laundry is doing more harm than good. (Wednesday 3 June 2015; 22:12)

Infinity video (54,075) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia M looks beyond amazing, but the video fell so flat. I'm getting that they couldn't commit to the original concept so they just "got it done", because clearly they were running out of time. Even the editing wasn't that great, they could've cut back and forth between storyline and Vegas moments more often than they did. And I'm mad the shots of her strutting and twirling in the dark wasn't in the video. I too was ready to get my life from that part. It reminds me of YME all over again when the video that was behind her in the BET performance slayed the actual video. I would bet they have some great shots on the cutting room floor and it could possibly be the case of "rush job" editing. Mariah should stop working with friends and hire some young, talented, and still hungry directors who will take her videos more seriously. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 21:02)

No shade: I'm glad I'm not the only one (54,020) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia I like Beyonce in passing, but I agree with you all she's beyond overrated. I'm sorry, but she's just an okay singer to me, her voice is very contrived sounding, from her forced vibrato, to her yelling tone. I've honestly never been amazed or thought "wow how did she do that with her voice" etc. I'll give her consistency singing wise (though her voice doesnt "wow" me she never sounds horrendous) and great show-womanship, but musically her songs just doesn't stand the test of time to me. I own a few of her albums and honestly they get old really fast. There's only a few songs here and there I can go back and enjoy, but the majority is just pop fluff. Her team did a great job at turning her image around though, because during that Destiny's Child period where two member were kicked to the curb, she was being called out by the media and even parodied on SNL and Mad TV and an controlling, egotistical b%tch. She (and her team) went into damage control overhaul and starting promoting her as "sweet and shy". Girl please. I'm sure not wanting to ruin her precious career is the reason she's painfully private and does not utter a shady word about anybody or anything (anymore that is). Anywho it worked wonders for her. Even though I can always spot a fraudulent heifer from a mile away. (Monday 1 June 2015; 23:13)

Shadriah: the truth about the battle (53,985) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia I agree with Mimi L., the Ariana thing was blown way out of porportion. She really didnt even directly say anything about the girl at all. I just think people wanted to make a big deal out of it. Christina A. is known for having a really foul attitude herself and rubbing people the wrong way, many have spoken out against her. Now while I can admit that Mariah could've been a little warmer to certain female singers (Leona Lewis in particular), it's not entirely true that she doesn't show love to up and coming singers that admire her. I've said this before, but she's been very complimentary to Beyonce, Rihanna, Pink, Jasmine Sullivan, Kelly Clarkson, Jordan Sparks etc. and ofcourse she always shown a great deal of respect to the legendary Aretha, Patti, Gladys, Carol King etc. As for the Nicki situation, yes she's had hits since AI (I wouldn't say she's even bigger) and MC had #Beautiful, I don't think their "feud" really affected much. Lets remember Mariah is a woman over 40 and we know how that goes for radio. If MC got the same airplay and continue to get her live voice back on point, I'm sure her career would be in a much better place. (Monday 1 June 2015; 2:09)

Marcus Brazil (53,795) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia By the same token, it's one thing to be objective and fair concerning Mariah and it's another thing to never have her back on anything (even when she's truly been betrayed or wronged) and only come here to vent negativity. I'll go on record of saying the energy here is much better since many of the pessimist have put themselves out of their misery. Every other fan base has their faves back, when chips are going down, so why shouldn't we? (Wednesday 27 May 2015; 14:14)

Favorite #1s (53,624) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia 1) Vison Of Love set the tone perfectly. I credit this as the greatest vocal performance of all time by a female artist, and one of the best songs in pop music history. 2) Love Takes Time. The perfect follow up to VOL, such a tender love sick ballad that perfectly capture the emotion of the lyrics vocally. I'm still not over this song. 3) Someday (New Jack Swing Version), just for the nostalgia. It completely brings me back to that era and manages to still be a timeless classic to this day. (Thursday 21 May 2015; 18:19)

She who still will rename nameless (53,539) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia And you all still defending her. It was rude, disrespectful, and intentional period. Everyone else managed not to pull out their smart phones and stroll 90% of her performance, so why was it so hard for her that she gets a pass? If Mariah did it you all would be dragging her right now, talking about how distasteful she was, and giving her zero benefits of a doubt. The hypocrisy I tell you. (Tuesday 19 May 2015; 17:04)

She who shall remain nameless (53,496) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Has been exposéd for shady fraud she truly is. I recall a few lambs argued she was genuinely nice and sweet unlike Mariah. Hmm , honey I've always seen right through all that Loreal. There's actually a collage of shady facial expressions "Salty" has made during Beyonce and Nicki performances as well. I'm like chile please the nerve, when there nothing great about you at all. Get your life together boo boo. (Tuesday 19 May 2015; 0:44)

Dear Lord (53,478) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia And let the pessimism begin. (Monday 18 May 2015; 19:33)

MC Billboard (53,467) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Did anybody else notice the back up singers doing the air punches after MC nailed that last note? I thought that was cute. Anyway I agree with Ms Mimi L. It was a safe, but respectable performance. I live for the day she performs VOL with the same gusto she had on BET's Blueprint at a major award show and take the crowd to church or fiercly strut through the audience like when she performed ILT on VH1's Save The Music. I believe as she gain her confidence back, she'll go for it more. But, I've been getting my life from all the positive press she's been receiving lately. Yes thank God let's keep this up MC. (Monday 18 May 2015; 15:27)

Mariah Oscars (53,437) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia That wasn't a "help me" look or " the look horror" IMO, it's was more of a "alright now heifer don't try to sing over my voice" look. Whitney was show boating at the Oscars, but I agree with those that don't feel like she slayed Mariah. They both did well, Mariah sounded good just nervous and Whitney sounded good, but I didn't think she sounded better than Mariah just more confident. Having more volume or power to your voice doesn't make you a better singer or mean you have a better voice IMO. Singing affectively is what makes you great in my eyes, and no one does it like MC to me. I know it's all subjective which is why Mariah Whitney and Celine are all considered the vocal trinity, each can do something the other can't with their voice or talent. They're all equally great. Your favorite of the three just depends on your preference in voices or singing styles. (Monday 18 May 2015; 1:34)

Randy (53,407) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Whitney may have oversung Mariah at the Oscars, but that was only after Mariah murked Whitney on the Oprah performance of When You Believe (look it up). I can name many good Mariah performances post her vocal prime that were far from embarrassing. The cringe worthy embarrassing moments have really been more recent not everything since 97. Lets just be hopeful that her nerves doesn't get the best of her this time. I think she is in a confident pretty good place vocally at this time. (Sunday 17 May 2015; 3:05)

Hate on me much as you want to (53,329) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia "Snitches be imitating me daily." Fun fact: the melody to that part of Loverboy is the same melody to the "Firecracker" sample that J. No used on the first version of "I'm (Not) Real", which is why Mariah said that was her favorite part of the song on her infamous TRL appearance. Now I must say while Miss Bey is way more talent than J. Lo (even though it's a bit forged IMO), she's known as a musical klepto herself. I know she is a lamb and admits Mariah made her want to be a singer and can tell she started out wanting to have the same affect on people that Mariah had vocally, but she nowhere near as creative as people give her credit for. It's so bizzare that its the opposite with Mariah not getting enough credit. It's good that MC handles it all better now and I admire her so much more after the (LA Times) interview, keep smiling and inspiring us all with your God given creativity and gifts MC. Don't let the haters ever get you down, because they "can't do what the funk you do". (Friday 15 May 2015; 3:05)

J.Lo Vegas (53,263) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Here she goes again. Stay following MC's blueprint. (Wednesday 13 May 2015; 22:48)

Those that are disappointed (53,045) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia In the midst of disappointment, we have to realize Mariah has given us a catalogue of incrediable music and incrediable vocals that will last a lifetime. Her legacy won't ever be tainted in my eyes because she has already proven herself to me. Mariah isn't/wasn't just an ordinary good singer with an ordinary great voice; her voice was extremely extraordinary meaning the way she excuted songs are unparalleled and is all her. To top it off she worked herself into the ground 10 years straight (singing all over the world and recording album after album non stop). So attempting to sing all her number one hits 100% live and perfect night after night is like doing the "Vocal Olympics". Picture an athlete doing the Olympics after their prime and after sustaining many injures: that's our Mariah in Vegas. I know many singers have been fortunate enough to preserve their voice, but by the same token they don't have to complex voice or vocal situations Mariah has nor do they have the career Mariah had as well, so we can't really judge by comparing her to other singers in my opinion. Now I am against her lipping to the album versions of the song, but like I said before I don't blame her for prerecording her vocals personally, as long as she gives us moments like Thank God I Found You and show she still has it. At this point instead coming down on her (all the time) about her voice not being flawless and consistent, just be appreciative that she has given us her all musically and vocally throughout her career and she's still trying really hard to give us her best. Also consider that perhaps she has given us all that she can at this point. As far as I concerned if she lost her voice from singing her ass off and churning out great albums throughout her career while leaving behind an incredibility classic unforgettable catalogue of music, then I can't be too mad at her, she'll always have my respect. (Thursday 7 May 2015; 23:41)

Abraham (52,679) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia I feel the same about the people who don't like song. Everything people claim to not like is exactly what I enjoy about the song. The lyrics are fun people, lighten up. You all act like she didn't just give you all Camouflage, Cry, Mine (Eternal) and Faded. Yes at 45 she's allow to be playful and light hearted. She can pull it off in my opinion and she always keep a good balance. I love the switching of the paces, it like a musical roller coaster ride. We know her voice isn't at its peak now, but it still shines on this track and she has great vocal moments in the song. C'mon now how could you not get your life from the way she sings "close the door lose the key". Singalong with me Abraham. (Friday 1 May 2015; 18:08)

Jared (52,664) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Honey you're digging yourself into a deeper hole with the race comments. Just apologize and drop it, don't try to explain or justify what you said. African Americans aren't the only culture of people that use slang by the way. So if Mariah said "it's the scoop though" (which is a phrase coined by white people) instead of "it's tea though", would that have been more acceptable to you? Would you have spoken about it in the same derogatory context? It's a slippery slope my friend, be mindful of the thoughts you project on to others. (Friday 1 May 2015; 11:38)

Infinity (52,662) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia I don't care what none of you all say, I love Infinity from the opening "oooh ahhh"s, to the flowing rap singing at the beginning, with that killer hook, all the way to that sweet note at the end. Really what's there not to like about this song? Its empowering, hilarious, cool, she giving vocals, it's a stone groove. I love the way she been handling her current interviews as well, she finally owning her legacy and no apologizing for being imperfect. I love it. She been getting those reporters together Whitney Houston style honey *snap snap*, but still with style and grace. Oh and I'm gonna need Brett Ratner, Lee Daniels, Nick Cannon or somebody to finish the Infinity video pronto. (Friday 1 May 2015; 11:28)

Tired of the same old (50,960) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Some of you all are some miserable [censored] former lambs. You come on here and complain about every recent performance Mariah has, as if it's the first time you all heard her not sound perfect live. I'm just saying, don't you all ever get tired of rehashing the same old tired complaints over and over again? Yes we know her voice ain't the same, she lips her climaxes (sometimes), and all her other little tricks. It's okay to say you didn't enjoy it or you didn't think it was that good, but the redundant outrage is just getting beyond tired and very annoying. I agree with the lamb that mentioned unconditional love. At this point you're either gonna unconditionally love Mariah for what she's already done for your life through her music and voice or you're gonna harp on the negative and be miserable. If the latter is the case please put yourself out of your misery and just stop following and posting about her, or accept things for what they are, until she proves you wrong. (Monday 16 March 2015; 22:28)

Edward you are so right (50,329) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia If Mariah wants to compete with the girls she definitely should step her booty game up. A prime example of the power of booty is Nicki Minaj Anaconda single cover, it worked wonders for her career. Why wouldn't Mariah do something as innovative as that or J. Lo's song entitled. You guessed it "Booty" so many views on Vevo I've lost track, and we certainly can't forget "Ms Break The Internet" herself the dashing Kimberly West. Do what is Mimi waiting for? Go ahead and pump that booty girl and watch the hits pump out. (Sunday 22 February 2015; 1:24)

MIAM (50,093) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Is still a masterpiece (still get my life from Cry, Faded, Meteorite etc), but it is such a depressing album. I think she needs to be in a better place emotionally when she records the next LP. I want upbeat, vibrant, inspirational, feel good music from our queen this go round. I want her to get back in touch with the essence of who she is as an artist. I can't help, but feel like she kinda lost a bit of herself when she got with Nick. So this next album has to come after soul searching, regrouping, and getting back in touch with herself. We shouldn't overly concern ourselves with number ones. Listen I would love for her to beat the Beatles one day, for her the hold the record for most numbers ones forever, but (all caps) some records are made to be broken. She'll remain an iconic legend regardless, best selling female artist of the 90s, a number hit for a decade straight etc. Some of these records will always remain. That's why she remains incomparable. Her body of work will live on and continue to speak for it self. (Friday 13 February 2015; 22:55)

Nasty to younger artist (50,050) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia Yet she had embraced Beyonce, Rihanna, Pink, Jazmine Sullivan, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, 5th Harmony, even Nicki at the beginning. I'm just saying some of this is just perception. Beyonce and Rihanna (if anyone) are her biggest threats, so if she was so insecure and nasty to other females why so much love and support for them? (Thursday 12 February 2015; 1:04)

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