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Essence Festival (60,299) by Licia from USA I no longer see her listed as a performer on the website. I hope this is just an oversight. I was really looking forward to going. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 12:02)

Parodies (60,298) by Lara from Middle East Every new hit is getting a parody, look at Adele's "Hello" how many parodies it got on YouTube. The lyrics need to be simple, the tune straightforward (less layering) at least at the beginning so people could copy it. Imagine Fantasy released now. I'd do a parody of it and switch the lyrics to "sleep sleep tiny baby, when [...] close [...] eyes [...] make me so happy" lol (it's the sleep deprived mom talking here). (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 11:49)

Re: The future (60,283) (60,297) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA Marissa, I agree. I noticed last year his change in tone when discussing the differences of opinion from the UK fans regarding stereotypes with race versus the people in the USA that actually deal with it. He stated my living demographic was "ghetto" and he really seems to lack the education needed to understand why R&B music is loved here. It's not the UK, so I am sure it's the typical European way of feeling "entitled and no other person's feelings or lives matter, just as long as I remain blunt and get my point across. It's about me and only me. My point is the only point that matters in the world." I admit not every UK or European fan acts like him but it is what it is. By the way, I live in a prestigious area at Purdue University and am approaching my last years of college. Even I can appreciate great music from Mariah of all her styles. There's no shame in my game honey. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 11:04)

How's the tour selling (60,296) by thomas holt from Denmark I'm off to see her in Copenhagen the end of the month, and I'm beyond exited. This'll be my first Mariah show. Does anyone know how the tour in general is selling? (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 8:44)

Re: Article: Mariah Carey: I still don't know J Lo (60,268) (60,295) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha as much as I have been advocating Mariah toning down the shades, this shade in particular was so flawless, I just can't. I mean who would have thought she would come up with a flawless remix of the O.G. legendary shade a decade later and make it even better than the original. Mariah - queen of remixes. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 7:19)

Re: Only one MC song (60,256) (60,294) by Merr Hasenan from Malaysia Mine is always every single day - Butterfly. My morning ride to school needs this. I'm a teacher by the way. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 7:19)

Still don't know her (60,293) by 123 from USA So JLo says that they've met many times last week on Wendy, but in 2014 she said, "I don't have a feud against her at all," the single-again singer insisted. "I know from back in the day, I've read things that she's said about me that were not the greatest, but we have never met. Like, we don't know each other. I think it's kind of from word of mouth of things that have happened in the past that I'm not really aware of. But I don't know." So you've never met and you don't know each other to you've met many times in a span of one year? Look who seems to be forgetful now? (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 7:16)

Fav from Charmebracelet (60,291) by Gilles from Malta "Bringin'on the hearthbreak", "Lulaby", "Subtle invitations are my fav", followed by "My saving grace". (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 6:29)

Maxwell's new single (60,290) by 123 from USA Should be dropping soon. Since they are both going to perform at Essence this year, I'm throwing my vote in again for them to do a duet together for her new album. Can you imagine Mariah on a track sounding like this one. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 5:59)

Re: Only one MC song (60,249) (60,289) by Mushaakiss from UAE For me it would have to be Melt Away. I loved it back then and I still love it 26 years later. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 5:41)

B you took the words right out of my mouth (60,288) by Nikki from usa It does have those two written all over it. When MC was announced for idol J.Lo was all accommodating. Then, she got paid the highest ever while J.Lo's world tour was flopping and she started saying how MC was so mean to her back in the day. When J.Lo and her team first started talking of a residency they were trying to hype it up and pit her against Spears. Spears proved herself as a headliner and was starting to get comparisons to Dion (money-wise) after she was able to get a raise. J.Lo's people were talking her up as if she was going to get a more lucrative contract than Britney. Then, the next thing you know she was rejected outright for demanding too much money. It also turned out J.Lo's people went to Vegas looking for a deal instead of Vegas approaching her for one. Then, MC makes the announcement she's going to Vegas. Immediately, the press started comparing her to Spears and claimed MC would be paid about the same for less shows. The next time around J.Lo and her people didn't mention anything about her deal or how much she was going to be paid. Hint, hint. Instead, we're getting all this crap about J.Lo finding MC's Billboard performance "long" right before J.Lo announces her residency and after she starts it. So, it's interesting this article compared MC to J.Lo and Spears instead of Dion - the other diva who sings at the same locale. This just in: a world famous singer "only" has her voice as a draw. Would someone also inform that article writer that in a Vegas show "her people" aren't the ones selling the tickets. Vegas doesn't "give away" half their theaters to make their singers feel better. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 5:00)

Re: Only one MC song (60,279) (60,287) by darrian liu from taiwan That's it. We're calling Mariah's next project "The Songbird Supreme". That sounds like a kickass comeback album with kickass singles. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 4:56)

Article: Las Vegas shows a complete disaster? (60,286) by Betty from Canada I bought a ticket and can't wait to go see her in Vegas. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 3:57)

Re: The future (60,278) (60,285) by Tevin from USA Have you noticed at least in the U.S. there has been quite a few songs that have came out with a 90's throw back sound this year. Some songs like Zayndya and Chris Brown song new song "Want to Try" uses the same music from TLC creep with more base and slightly updated sound. Anyway I think this is the perfect time for Mariah to relished a Daydream part 2. With a slight updated sound. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 3:41)

Re: The future (60,278) (60,284) by Licia from USA What's wrong with her sticking to rnb? If you knew anything about the specific genre I doubt you'd keep calling it dreary. I get that people don't always like the rappers and I can agree that there have been a few that sucked, but to dismiss a whole genre is ludicrous. I disagree that she sticks with rnb or the hip hop songs because she's trying to get recognition from the black culture. I truly believe she just loves that type music and when she's in a good space she represents it well. She should stick to what makes her happy, but it should also be great. No more Infinity or Why You Mads. IMO the problem is not the type of music she sings, it's that she's not fully committed to music at this point. If she's not 100% committed to making great music then the music will suck no matter if she chooses pop or rnb. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 2:39)

Re: The future (60,278) (60,283) by Marissa from USA I was agreeing with you up until the "she has a desperate need for recognition within black culture". I don't think Mariah collaborating with rappers or doing mainly R&B has anything to do with a desperate need for recognition from black people. It has to do with the fact that those are the genres that she prefers. Also is doing pop and ballads (which she has made very obvious that she prefers not to do that much) out of a desperate need for recognition by white people any better? One thing that I have noticed about you is that every time Mariah and rap are brought up your criticism of it seem to be racially charged. You're quick to paint rap or hip-hop as some depraved art form that Mariah is too pure and white to affiliate herself with. You seem to be forgetting that Mariah is part black. I don't know what it's like over in the UK but here in America if you are mixed it is usually at least somewhat easier to be accepted by black people than it is by white people (the one drop rule), so maybe she feels more welcomed by that part of her heritage and thus goes with it. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 1:51)

Re: The future (60,278) (60,282) by George Golden from UK Well said. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 1:30)

I still don't know her (60,281) by Giovanni from USA This is why you never shade Mariah. Jennifer tried it on Wendy but ended up getting hit right back triple fold. She's completely non existent to Mariah. Poor Jennifer lol. I'm laughing. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 1:28)

Songbird Supreme (60,280) by Giovanni from USA I like it. It would make an excellent album title. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 1:23)

Re: Only one MC song (60,275) (60,279) by Andrew from UK "Captain's log, supplemental": Someone once said to me, on a drunken Soho night, that they get why I like Mariah: "No matter what mood you're in, she's got a song that compliments how you're feeling" (not verbatim, obviously). One song? Impossible. Soundtrack to a soul. "Songbird Supreme". Call the next album that and smash it, Mariah. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 1:02)

The future (60,278) by Andrew from UK I am pleased many people seem to be more open to shout that Mariah needs a change of musical direction. This blind following, screaming that everything she creates is fantastic, that everything she does is crafted with genius foresight, must surely end. MIAM was a good Mariah album (as in something decent in a vacuum of decent Mariah output for a while) but it is not the masterpiece some people claim (although, we all like different albums for different reasons and I respect that). I find that album forgettable now. Some of it - dare I say - is embarrassing. Other parts are genius, however. Actual genius. The claim that "she made it for the fans" is embarrassing and those who make it should feel so. Did she inform the label she was making an album for a select group and not for mass sales? It's nonsense. Likely to me the label didn't bother with it because it was irrelevant to musical trends and could not compete. I'm quite clear that Mariah is on a precipice, of ruining her legend and/or becoming a greatest hits artist. She absolutely must take a different approach. It's boring. Let's all be honest about it. There is nothing exciting about her music anymore. And, as stated many times, there's nothing exciting about her stage performances (crossing fingers for the O2 arena in a fortnight). But I'm sure nobody is really convinced she is going to change her musical direction. It's one rapper after another, a desperate need for recognition within black culture, and a formulaic approach to output. Further, does anybody really want an album put out now? It is evident that Mariah has to leave dreary RnB behind and recent posts about a retun to simple hooks and universal, creative lyrics are spot on, from my perspective (why you mad? let me count the ways). Perhaps Mariah should just greatest-hits it and *tell* the fans what it is going on? And that's my point here: the fans and lambs alike deserve some form of communication now: what is the future? What is going to happen? Mariah used to communicate with her fans like no other artist. She paved the way for that as in many other areas. In saying that: I'm pretty sure "lambs" existed before any other artist affectionately labelled his or her following. Now, it's people like Giovanni (love his passion, incidentally) having to make it up, fabricate, guess, wait, wait some more, be disappointed etc. and not receive the hype they amassed in their heads. Time for Mariah to speak up and respect her fans. Not that it's an active disrespect. But I think it's a passive one and it definitely exists on some level. Think we've reached a turning point with the SSF tour. She needs to get back to her day job. And talk to us about the future. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 0:47)

Re: Only one MC song (60,275) (60,277) by Stacey from USA Till the End of Time/Looking In. Sorry, it's an absolute tie. (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 0:39)

Re: Las Vegas shows a complete disaster (60,269) (60,276) by Stacey from USA The bigger question is if MC's Vegas residency was such a failure as the article claims, why would Caesars Palace add more dates? (Wednesday 9 March 2016; 0:38)

Re: Only one MC song (60,249) (60,275) by Musti from UK I hope I never (in capitals) have to find myself limited to one Mariah song for the rest of my life. It is very hard because different songs hold different meanings. I will always go back to "Fly Like A Bird". But I also can't deny the power of "I Am Free". (Tuesday 8 March 2016; 22:23)

I still don't know her (60,274) by Nick from Maryland I didn't know Mariah was still that savage with her shade. Maybe she heard about Jennifer's "I guess she's forgetful" shade. (Tuesday 8 March 2016; 22:16)

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