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Infinity music video (54,035) by MimiLamb from Germany I think the video is cute, Mariah clearly was having fun, it didn't come across awkward like her You're Mine Eternal video. She was herself, and I loved how radiant she looked. Not disappointent and didn't expect more seeing as it was kind of obvious how the video was going to be. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 10:09)

MV (54,034) by Jono from USA Much like the song, I was expecting more. Especially since Brett was the director. I wonder if the delayed release had anything to do with artistic differences, because this is so pedestrian from collaborators who brought Heartbreaker, It's Like That, WBT, and TMB. Or maybe I just hyped up the song/video and was left disappointed. I hope the good material and videos will come for the next studio album. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 9:44)

Infinity video (54,033) by Reuben Walton from United States It's out now. Nice shots, she looks great, I thought maybe the online dating thing or different aspects of it could've been more developed but overall a good video. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 9:25)

Interesting (54,032) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA How old are some of you? Seriously, I'll give you Beyonce is overrated. Her album wasn't all about sex and Beyonce takes a lot of chances as an artist then Mariah now. It's childish to tear down one singer's accomplishments, a female singer at that, just to build one of her mentors and closes friends in this business up. You don't win Grammy's because of music, this isn't the 1990's anymore. Everyone knows you win by connections which Beyonce has. Duh. I know some of you might not like what I say, but it's the truth. The voters love Beyonce and don't love Mariah has nothing to do with music, it's personal, get over it, Mariah has. Oh and we're talking about 2015 Mariah, enough with this pedal-stool crap that's why a lot of people don't like Mariah now. A lot of her fans and for the longest the media put her on it. Mariah/Britney would do well plus it would be Britney's song not hers. Oh and while I'm at it, I miss Issac and Andrew, Randy (though he still posts) bascially any non lamb whose not afraid to be honest and tell it like it is. But Issac, I loved when he put old censored in their place. Shot. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 6:01)

Re: Opening of One World Observatory from Mike (54,031) by NYHotShotta from USA Mariah performed Infinity at the opening and I saw a clip of her singing We Belong Together. She sounded good. She probably did a few songs. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 5:30)

Re: Infinity video (54,030) by NYHotShotta from USA Mariah did tweet that the video is coming out at 3am eastern time. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 5:23)

Expectations (54,029) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Reading Licia's post about how Beyonce's fans will accept anything Bey puts out, I realized truer words have probably never been spoken. Mariah has a hard time pleasing fans. Just to be clear I'm not calling out anybody in this post, so if any comment resembles that of another poster, it's a coincidence. Basically from the very start MC has such rich songs that every time she goes a down the fun-songs route, some one or the other will get pissed. Beyonce can sing about surfboards and being "fresher than you" and her fans will have that song burning out the charts but MC sings about how someone is "acting corny like Fritos" and we all have a meltdown. (I personally love that line, it's very clever.) I also agree that if Bey puts out an album of farts, we can expect it to go to iTunes #1 within 30 minutes. Same happened with Taylor Swift. Her team accidentally put up a few second clip of just static noise and it shot to #1 on iTunes almost immediately. Unfair. Beyonce can keep repeating "smack it smack it in the air" or go on a 10 minute loop singing just the 2 words "feeling myself" on and on, and it's a hit. MC releases a deep song called TAOLG, it's thrown out of the window. Ain't nobody got time for deep songs. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 4:00)

B and Tiina (54,028) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I laughed so hard at B's "Mariah didn't release underwhelming songs about her surfboart" and Tiina's "I also don't understand why she's decided to just sing about screwing now". Haha, you guys are awesome. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 3:43)

Fat shaming (54,027) by B from USA When Mariah is heavier than her Touch My Body days the media pounces. When she gained some weight during the TEOM era the media said she blew up like a tire. It is fat shaming at its finest and she isn't even fat. Once Mariah loses the weight she'll be considered hot again which is insane because she's still gorgeous and is by no means overweight. The media has been having a field day because she hasn't dropped the weight like she usually does which most likely means she's going about it in a healthy way. If she starved herself or went on some insane diet it would most likely affect her vocal cords. I would prefer Mariah happy and healthy with the ability to sing instead of thin and miserable and unable to sing. I know I'm rambling, lol. Does anyone understand what I'm saying? Mark my words the next time we see Mariah she will have shed the weight and she will be confident like she was before the marriage. Mark my words, the media will be fawning and it will be glorious lol. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 1:26)

Concerning Beyonce (54,026) by Jono from USA I think she should be given more credit. No she is not the most original artist, but she is one heck of a performer. Most entertainers who have spectacle/dance in their routines don't bother with the vocals as much (see Britney and JLo) but she still sings. Yes she may be overpraised and overexposed to the point where she is starting to get backlash, but Beyonce has always made it a known fact that Vision Of Love is what inspired her to learn vocal runs. Unlike other pop acts who don't bother acknowledging legends that have paved the way, Beyonce has always given the utmost respect to Mariah from what I've seen. Same goes with Rihanna. They've never written MC off as "irrelevant" even though that's such a corny and popular term for the instant gratification generation, who are so quick to throw around the utmost praise for their favorites who haven't earned the right. Even though B may have a far too pristine and perfect image, it says something about how her and her team are in control of her press. I could only wish Mariah received the same amount of universal love, but that just comes with a stellar PR team which MC lacked the past couple of years until late. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 0:32)

Alejandro / top remixes (54,025) by Bill from the UK My gosh, just three? That is such a tough one. Love your choices. UTS drifting remix is divine and MC's scatting on the AYNAF remix is awesome. There are so many iconic remixes like Fantasy with ODB and the Def Club Mix of Dreamlover. However, if I had to choose, it would be the following (in no particular order): 1. Dreamlover (Bam Jam Soul) - Apparently this was the original version of the song before Sony asked Walter to make it more pop and less street. It sounds so much freer and relaxed to me. Much more care free and breezy than the version we all know and love. 2. I Still Believe (Pure Imagination Remix) - Wow. This is a masterpiece, it is literally a completely different song. The only resemblance to the original is the title. I think this is a wonderful track, so dreamy and mellow. 3. One Sweet Day (Sweet Acapella) - This is just a beautiful, beautiful rendition of the song. Such a joy to listen to. The harmonies between MC and Boyz II Men are spellbinding. So many honourable mentions though. The Joy To The World club mixes, the Mr Dupri Mix of ABMB, My All/Stay Awhile, and two mixes I must highlight. The Bossa Nova versions of both Butterfly and DYKWYGT are stunning. What a great topic but so incredibly hard to come up with just three. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 0:04)

Beyonce (54,024) by Luke from United Kingdom Since we're on the subject of Beyonce, her sister is much more interesting and I listen to Solange's music so much more. Her voice is softer and easier on the ears. Unlike Beyonce, Solange keeps to a singing level that fits her voice and doesn't try to show off. I always think this is a smarter move if your range isn't that big as it compliments the music. I'd love to hear MC's and Solange's voices together, plus Mariah recently retweeted her. (Tuesday 2 June 2015; 0:01)

Lee / Beyonce (54,023) by Licia from USA Nobody is scared of Jay Z or AL Sharpton. I can honestly say I wouldn't be one of those black folks boycotting anybody because they said anything against B. They blew that roboho comment way out of proportion. Lol I like some of Beyonce's songs, but I'm not a diehard fan. Her first two albums were great. Anything after was blah IMO. The one thing that Beyonce has that Mariah doesn't have is diehard fans who will except anything that Beyonce puts out. She could do an album full of farts and her fans would buy it and swear it's innovative. Mariah fans on the other hand want real, quality music and unfortunately if she doesn't give us that a good majority of us won't buy it. (Monday 1 June 2015; 23:47)

Infinity video (54,022) by Licia from USA Mariah just posted on Twitter that the Infinity video will be shown tonight. She didn't say where or what time. Just tonight. (Monday 1 June 2015; 23:24)

Abbey Road sessions (54,021) by Will from England Listening/watching her impromptu performance of ILT makes me wish Mariah would do something similar to Kylie Minogue, who re-visited her hit songs and stripped them right down and re-invented them. I think she released that album maybe a couple of years ago? Wouldn't it be incredible for Mariah to do something like that? (Monday 1 June 2015; 23:19)

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)

Britney / Beyonce (54,019) by Abraham from USA How can someone's voice be shot if they had no voice to began with? Britney Spears can't sing, never could. She's practically the queen of auto tune. Next collaborater. I agree about Beyonce. She's definitely overrated. She's a decent singer but certainly nowhere near Mariah. I think Mariah should take a breather. Find herself as an artist and as a singer. Get back in shape, get some new producers and record some great material. [censored] On a side note, I'm missing Edward. (Monday 1 June 2015; 22:39)

B (54,018) by B from USA B has dumbed her lyrics down and sexed her image up. Mariah did these things but didn't devote entire albums to sex and world dominance. Beyoncé's ego is out of control and yet it's Mariah who is getting labeled a ditzy diva. She didn't and doesn't deserves 20 Grammy's. She did the surprise release because she didn't have a strong single. In a few years, most likely sooner than that, B will be facing the same challenges Mariah is facing now. Mariah didn't release underwhelming songs about her surfboart that are half sung half spoken. At least Mariah includes something for every fan on every album and that alone makes her a rarity. That is a daunting challenge and Mariah is still able to do just that. (Monday 1 June 2015; 22:14)

Lee TS (54,017) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Woah, you might be on to something there. Not missing RaeRae, but she is noticeably absent from the start of this era. (Monday 1 June 2015; 21:07)

Entourage (54,016) by Lee TS from USA Random but I was watching Wendy in one of the past hot topics and she was going on about MC being paranoid about a staff member reporting back to Nick. Now, what if that sold out was Rachel aka RaeRae aka Racine. She's been noticeably absent and it's a bit strange, she's usually there to fix a mic pac or screaming at fans. Anyways, I hope MC is surrounded by a great supportive team who wants to win and gets the job done. (Monday 1 June 2015; 20:41)

Mariah favourite remixes? (54,015) by Alejandro Cole from Colombia Hi guys. I decided to have a week of Mariah's remixes and re-visit them as she used to "re-sang" all her vocals for those and it is like listening to a whole new song. But I really can’t decide between my 3 favorites: 1. Underneath the stars (Drifting Remix). This one is Mariah on a very Hip hop mood with smooth and awesome new vocals and arrangements. You can feel her dominating as no one the R&B that run though her veins. 2. The one (So So Def Remix). This one is perfection. She acomplished a whole new song out of an existent song, new words meaning and flavor. Showcases Mariah's vocals in such an unique and effortless way that makes me wanna turn up the volume in my car for the whole world to listen. Is the "put your shades on" song for me? 3. Anytime you need a friend (C&C Club version). I mean, just sit and learn everybody. This is a master class of vocal ability.I don’t feel like saying anything more. So what are the 3 favorite remixes of you lambs? Love you, bye bye (whistle tone like). (Monday 1 June 2015; 20:38)

Beyoncé (54,014) by Mike from FL, USA I agree Trox. Beyawnce is so overrated. 20 Grammys? She has done nothing innovative, imo. She can dance, I'll give her props there, but I can't for the life of me understand how she came to secure 20 Grammys. I'd put money on it that the old adage that says, it ain't who you know, but who you blow, applies to B. On another note, Mariah must release the Infinity video asap. (Monday 1 June 2015; 19:43)

Beyoncé (54,013) by Bill from the UK I'd sooner have Boy (I Need You) on repeat all day over a Beyoncé song. The only song of hers I ever really liked was "To the Left", or whatever the official title may be. (Monday 1 June 2015; 19:29)

MC and Britney collabo (54,012) by Marissa from USA I know I could have worded my post in a way that was less blunt, but I don't want Mariah to collaborate with someone for the sake of being courteous and not hurting someone's feelings. I want her to do it because it's a beneficial career move. Yes, it would have stung me if someone didn't want to work with MC when her career was struggling, but it's understandable for an artist to prefer to work with someone who's in a good place in their career. At the end of the day, it's about business. Mariah has barely cleaned up her career and gotten on the media's good side and I don't think she can afford to work with someone who's image/voice is also struggling just yet. I'm not saying never, just not now. (Monday 1 June 2015; 19:11)

I agree with Trox and Mimi for different reasons (54,011) by Lee from USA Beyoncé is overrated. But it is easy to be loved with Jay-Z as your husband and Al Sharpton and the NAACP in your back pocket. Everybody is scared to death of Jay-Z due to the fact he stabbed a dude and gotten off. Nobody wants to have Al Sharpton and a group of black folks picketing outside your business. Remember how TMZ called to Beyoncé as a "robo-ho"? Al almost blew a gasket, and yet he is never around when Mimi gets bashed. (Monday 1 June 2015; 18:30)

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