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Another small rant (51,707) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So wasn't there a rumor that MC is re-recording her #1's as duets? Her tracklist is not showing any duet apart from the originals. So what happened to that? If she was re-recording them, then I'd probably be fine with just one new song (even though I'd prefer at least 4 new tracks) because at least the songs would be updated versions. Now I am just confused. What's going on? (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:32)

Album cover (51,706) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I never understand why people make such a big deal out of a CD/magazine cover being heavily photoshopped. I agree with the person who said that if I was on a CD/magazine cover, I'd make them photoshop it until I look flawless and enviable. I'm sorry but it's an artwork, nobody claimed it's a candid shot. So no one is lying. It's not a deception. And what would MC really get by putting on her real body on the cover? She'll be made fun of eitherways. People fat shame her on a daily basis. People are photoshop-shaming her now. I'd rather look fabulous (even if it is with the help of photoshop) and be made fun of rather than have a bad photo circulated. I don't think anyone in this day and age is naive enough to not know that every photoshoot is heavily photoshopped. My two cents. I don't care about the photoshop, what pissed me off is that she included only one new song on this album. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:28)

New album (51,705) by Mara from United States Well we got the track listing and it's pretty much a no brainer, but no other surprises other than Infinity? No demos, duets, or even AIWFCIY? Well, she knows what she's doing, maybe there is more in the works. I just had to vent that I was a little disappointed. All in all I can't wait to hear the new song. Bring on April 27th. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:24)

Disappointing tracklisting (51,704) by Martyn from England, UK So we're basically getting the #1's and one new track. Seems a bit silly to me, there's no incentive for long-time fans to buy what is essentially another lazy compilation album. There was a small, deluded part of me that thought we may get a second CD with a few demos or unreleased tracks, but of course we're not. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:22)

April 27 (51,703) by MC1989 from Spain Infinity single out next Monday. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:20)

Mimi L. Abraham and the long play of: We Love Everybody (51,702) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End I wanna say it's from April 29th 2014. The interviewer is Brazilian. I love how Mariah goes out of her way to not mention the the ones that shall remain nameless and ironically sans any #1's to their names. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:19)

Album (51,701) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter What? Just one new song? Why is Mariah being such a miser? (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:18)

"Re-touch-my-body" (51,700) by Ardis Logic from Earth This cover looks good, but it's not "real". I am not a fan of Photoshop. Mariah is beautiful and stunning with her natural curves, to edit that into this unrealistic image is not something that I personally agree with. I don't think it sends a good message out there. It's almost like "the message" is "Mariah is too thick in real life to take real photos of her, so we have to edit her body to make it acceptable". That is really sad to me. Just as an example look at some of these albums before Photoshop. Etta James looks totally natural here and beautiful. Aretha Franklin looks stunning in this one. There are many ways to take pictures in a natural way that will compliment the body and make the subjects look stunning. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:15)

1998 All Star Kmel Jam performance (51,699) by MC1989 from Spain Does anyone know where can I find the complete performance? She sang at least Fantasy and Sweetheart. On YouTube there's only this snippet. She looks increadible, so gorgeous and beautiful. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:07)

Album cover (51,698) by peterpaul from Ireland If I was an artist and putting out an album, I won't allow an awful picture to dawn it, I'd be photoshopped to dear life. People will judge regardless. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:06)

(51,696) by Bill from the UK The new album is available on vinyl (exclamation mark). This is too much. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:01)

Photoshop (51,695) by peterpaul from Ireland I agree with [...] post andrew, [...] she's not the only female star out there touching up their photos, everyone [...] see on an album cover or in a magazine has been touched up. (Monday 13 April 2015; 16:01)

Andrew / coverart (51,694) by MC1989 from Spain I agree with Andrew. I like to see that they didn't overphotoshopped her face but they did with her body. Though it is very iconic and simple, I agree with you that it will (sorry, it is) generating bad press. The press from my country when it comes to Mariah sucks. They rarely talk about her music or her proffesional achievements, they focus on gossip (false affair with Brett Ratner, if she's fat, or Jamaica's playback). Only a few websites treat her as a living legend. Look at this article of one of the most important newspapers in Spain, they took the worst picture from one of her last appearences. Have you guys seen Mariah's latest picture in her Twitter? She looks like she has lost a lot of weight, looking very similar to the album cover. (Monday 13 April 2015; 15:51)

A bit of a difficult one (51,693) by Andrew from UK The new cover-art is really good but how will it be remembered? It's just a shame it is not honest again. Mariah hasn't been that thin and toned since 2008/09. I don't understand the mentality behind doing this. It's not like anyone believes it anymore: the internet has put paid to that and it will inevitably cause backlash and negative press. God forbid the original comes out again. What is the reasoning? To get positive press? Overuse of Photoshop does the opposite. To suggest Mariah is in the same proportions as the original #1's cover shoot is ludicrous. At least they didn't cartoon-erise her face like the last album shoot but it seems there are no lessons learned. Again. Still, as an image it may just become somewhat iconic. I just hope for the right reasons. (Monday 13 April 2015; 15:36)

Baby (51,692) by Abraham from USA I've heard that interview before awhile back. But the video I watched was longer. The interviewer asked her a lot more questions. I think she had a cold or something because her voice sounds funny lol. (Monday 13 April 2015; 14:36)

Shelly (51,691) by B from USA Sorry darling, but Shelly's our #1 to infinity. She's the light on this sometimes bleak board. (Monday 13 April 2015; 14:31)

#1's (51,690) by B from USA Mariah looks stunning. I like the cover, I don't love it. I wonder what details will be revealed today, the tracklisting? (Monday 13 April 2015; 14:25)

Baby (51,689) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter When was this interview done? (Monday 13 April 2015; 14:14)

Mariah says "We love everybody" (51,688) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End And everybody loves you Mariah. The is epic. Kids, don't try this at home, you might hurt somebody. We everybody. (Monday 13 April 2015; 13:34)

Me (51,687) by peterpaul from Ireland I wish everyone would stop talking about Shelly and to her. I'm the new queen bee in here lmao. (Monday 13 April 2015; 11:19)

New tracks (51,686) by peterpaul from Ireland I can't wait for the album release. I'll be expecting at least 5 new songs, any less I'll be raging lol. (Monday 13 April 2015; 11:15)

iTunes pre order (51,685) by Reuben Walton from United States When is it gonna be out? I heard the preview order was going to be available today (Monday). (Monday 13 April 2015; 10:59)

Mariah looks great (51,684) by May from Denmark Thanks Shelly beforehand and it is so beautiful to have you back in the forum. Also thanks enwar00 for the shut out on the symbol, I actually didn't notice haha, I think it is so cool, a whole new icon of total completion. I took a look at the website before going to bed and there she was, looking amazing. It's an inspiration of the "old Mariah" so I think the picture is right, I didn't feel dissapointed by it. Also she seems more confident, the dark make up, the black dress, everything is imponent about the image. It's true promos seems faster and go by sooner as well now at days, but also got to admit that industries don't really have to pay that much anymore for promos as mostly it is now done by fans and people who enjoy the product. The whole "run the voice" and "create buzz" before it had to be done with endless spins of a single in the radio or an incredible stunt performed out of nowhere, or creating anticipation though tv music channels. Internet has indeed changed a lot. I haven't bought complete albums in forever, I love the digital era and the fact that I can chose what songs I want to consume, as opposed to having to cash on a whole album and only listen to half of it. (Monday 13 April 2015; 9:53)

Cover #1 to Infinity (51,683) by Gilles from Malta I am not a big fan of the cover, a bit too provocative for me. My favorite cover was E=MC2. However I love the butterfly with the mathematic symbol infinity. Now regarding the album, I will be waiting for 8 hours for having an opinion. Never judge a book by its cover. See you later everyone. I really hope for something new. Crossing my fingers. (Monday 13 April 2015; 9:07)

Shelly (51,682) by Bill from the UK Hehe thanks Shelly, I don't think I've been this excited since there was all the buzz around the release of Touch My Body. I'm excited for what else is announced today. I hope we get the track listing when the album is open for pre-orders. And yes, it took a lot for me to change my avi as I was so attached to it, but Mariah and I are entering this new era together. Out with the old lol. (Monday 13 April 2015; 7:23)

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