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Diva sings the blues and all that jazz (49,507) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Emotions, Vision Of Love, Touch My Body and We Belong Together. The Elusive Chanteuse Show needs more legs, preferably a European one. Mariah looks so good and sounds even better, more confident and playful with her instrument, honouring the theme of the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, like the pro she is. She's doing new riffs, runs and just plain reinventing her catalogue, 27 years post her first record deal, and I'm in awe. I can't wait for the longer clips of Emotions and WBT especially. Now all she has to do is make a quick stop to the DR and get rid of that extra baggage a.k.a. "Thirsty". (Saturday 31 January 2015; 11:05)

Road to Vegas (49,506) by Warrior Butterfly from USA I was talking with my best friend, as a off hand joke I mentioned Mariah will be in Vegas this summer. Oh well maybe in my next life. Out of the blue she says "You wanna go?" Come to find out she is fan as well. Then we seriously starting thinking about it and then it evolved to a good plot. We have not made a final decision because there is Circus Olay and The Blue Man Group to name a few acts, plus it has been a trying year for both off us. I've never been to Vegas as an adult. So we have to choose one or the other, because of financial cost over all (travel, lodging, tickets). (Saturday 31 January 2015; 8:26)

Re: Meteorite (49,505) by NYHotShotta from USA I also agree Meteorite is an amazing song and it deserved singled treatment with an amazing visually enriched music video. Q-Tip is a producer Mariah should keep around. I also think she should work with Danja, The Neptunes, Missy Elliot, Seven Aurelius, and Swizz Beats again. (Saturday 31 January 2015; 8:11)

YDKWTD, Meteorite, Sony and the future (49,504) by Stacey from USA I spoke of these two songs awhile ago. I'm just glad to see more fans giving these songs some love. They are pure gold. The thing I love about them both is that have that disco retro feel, yet forward facing combination. MC has been doing that her entire career. She has such a knack for bringing up past grooves while avoiding sounding dated. It's one of the reasons we are celebrating 25 years in the business. She knows what sounds will bring her success. I'm so glad to see her back with Sony and LA Reid. I'm hoping with the Vegas residency, the coinciding #1s album, and new record company, we are going to see MC embrace her 25 legend status. She's earned it. I'd love to see her do a duets type album of classic standards ala Tony Bennett. I don't know if I would want a duet album with MC songs. MC is so dang good on those songs, I wonder if having someone else sing them might taint the song. Or it could be awesome ala Westlife was for AAO or Brian McKnight for WYC. Both duets are better than the original, IMO. The future is exciting. That's for sure. (Saturday 31 January 2015; 3:36)

Empire / Vegas / Mariah (49,502) by Ethan from United States EMPIRE: I'm very glad that my prediction/wish of Mariah on the show is almost confirmed. Yay. Vegas: Is it possible of having Mariah duet with Whitney's hologram for When You Believe? Is it too soon? I don't know. It all depends on the idea and Mariah and the production team have the permission to do so. Anyone with me? Mariah: This is all my experiences/observations. When Mariah was a bit less popular, she really worked hard and won the critics and fans all over again. In my honest opinion, I've gone to her concerts since the Rainbow tour, she was amazingly live and put on a great show during her less popular periods: Charmbracelet and Angels Advocate. She got rave reviews from these two tours compared to Rainbow and Adventures of Mimi. And I do see that as well. Therefore, I'm actually looking forward to the Vegas residency because I know that she really has to show her best or be at best to be on top again. It's a bit disappointing/sad to see that 5-7 other millions who bought TEOM didn't purchase MIAM. Who knows? But reality sucks. It's also disappointing to hear/see Mariah got scrutinized by the media when there are other artists who didn't do well at all with their CDs (Celine and JLo). This is my take on it: it shows that Mariah is still popular and relevant and she receives more press whether negative or positive so she will be around for a while. (Saturday 31 January 2015; 2:23)

The Truth (49,501) by Dove from USA I am amazed, thank you for noticing. Brian Wilson is a musical genius. He took a lot of drugs in his day (and is not the same man he once was) but his talent is still there and his music is timeless. Even recently he has composed classic masterpieces. What direction do you think MC should take? (Saturday 31 January 2015; 2:12)

My thoughts (49,498) by B from USA E=MC2: I'm That Chick, Migrate, and Side Effects are great songs that deserved to be singles. MIAMTEC: Meteorite deserved the single treatment with a David Morales dance remix. Mariah doesn't need to change her sound, she just needs to work with new producers with fresh ideas and beats. I love the ballads on MIAMTEC. Camouflage and Cry are classic Mariah and are great songs. She just needs a record label boss that knows a hit when he hears one and knows how to get an artist to bring his or her A game like he did with Mariah during their time together. This move has me excited. She just needs to release different songs as single instead of trying to recapture the It's Like That/We Belong Together success from The Emancipation of Mimi era. (Saturday 31 January 2015; 1:18)

I love Meteorite on MIAM (49,497) by ADAM from USA I second that opinion about Meteorite. Out of all the songs on MIAM, the only song that gets consistently replayed on my devices is Meteorite. When I first heard it I got goosebumps because I loved the direction I thought she was going in. The beat track is so fresh and the lyrics are so uplifting. And it actually sounds like she's inspired by what she's singing. Finally a good song from MC that isn't about love or a broken heart. I felt that song was the only track on MIAM that wasn't like any other song she's ever recorded. On all her CDs after 97's Butterfly, it's so clear which song on every album is trying to replicate. That why nothing is exciting anymore. But Meteorite if it was promoted correctly would have been a smash in the gay clubs and around the world in the dance arenas. I loved what Q-Tip was able to produce and feel he understands music like Mariah does, but unlike her, he's interested in creating a future sound versus repeating one's own success with the same formula over and over again. Does anyone else agree? (Saturday 31 January 2015; 0:39)

Brian Wilson? (49,496) by THE TRUTH from USA Some people never cease to amaze me. And it's usually the same ones. (Saturday 31 January 2015; 0:11)

More songs like "Meteorite" (49,495) by Ardis Logic from Earth That song is gold. I listen to it all the time and I love it. Produced by Q-Tip, writers: MC, Kamaal Fareed, Felder, Norman Harris, and Ron Tyson. They did a great job. I would love to see MC go in that direction. Working with more professional sounding people. (Friday 30 January 2015; 23:28)

New album (49,494) by Ardis Logic from Earth I agree with Adam. MC needs someone directing her on certain things. For example, the song "Money" on the last album with Fabulous was just total crap (aside from MC's part which is always good). I can't believe that even made the album. It's so hard to listen to with that horn going off every second like a car alarm. Did they really think that was a good song? Really? I'm happy that Mr. Reid is back in the picture. The future looks bright. (Friday 30 January 2015; 23:21)

New sound (49,491) by Dove from USA I want for her next album to be completely unexpected and different than anything she's ever done before. I'm thinking she could do a whole album with the musical genius Brian Wilson of Beach Boy fame. Or Robert Smith from The Cure. Mariah's voice is like truffles, it can make anything taste amazing, but becomes magical when you add it to a dish worthy of the truffle. The music matters. I want to feel the lyrics and her voice but I also want to feel it in the music. The Beach Boys, The Cure, Pink Floyd, you can feel the mood of tthe songs even if you take the singing part out. If you add a gifted lyricist/vocalist like MC is sensory overload, in a good way. (Friday 30 January 2015; 22:34)

My thoughts on MC's new record deal (49,490) by ADAM from USA I enjoyed the latest Billboard article about her new Sony deal. I hope she becomes swayed to create new music that is with new writing and producing partners and fretting her stale sound. While I love something in all of her albums, I can't say that if I wasn't a devoted fan that her music was relevant since '05 album. Some examples for collaborators would be singer/songwriters like Adele, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Sting, and/or Gaga to name a few. I think Mariah has made the same R&B records with the same urban references that maybe were fresh in 2005 but in 2015 just are past there sell by date. With her voice in its limited range and ability to write songs still, Mariah can still make amazing forward-thinking records about different topics such as divorce, equal rights, racism, babies, etc. She needs another Tommy figure to guide her artistic work in this kind of direction because left to her own device she makes the same monotone records that no one really wants to hear. Mariah has a massive fan base still that remember her growing up in the 90's and I think she could still win back a good majority of support from the public if she is forced to make better decisions. After 25 years of music, the only Mariah songs that radio still plays are the quintessential records from Music Box, Daydream, and occasionally Butterfly. I miss our fav girl from Long Island with the big voice that sounds like honey really singing the songs of our lives. (Friday 30 January 2015; 22:03)

Nanny affair (49,489) by QueenLambassador from Portugal The nanny earned a salary which means she gets no overtime. Besides, she lived in her house, was fed and traveled and slept in the best hotels. She gets nothing. If I was her, I would be careful because if she wants overtime then she needs to give money back to Mariah because she was overpaid. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:54)

The wrath of the nannies (49,488) by Edward from USA For those who want to dismiss these nannies' claims just because Mariah is our beloved diva, go listen to "Best Of My Love" and "I Want To Thank You" on YouTube. You'll clearly see that when some people sue, they do it because they have basis or something to show for. Note I said "some people", because there are many charlatans that are just looking for a way to make money. If Mariah treated these ladies fairly, her lawyers will be able to produce the evidence to support it. If she didn't, well, she'll have to settle to make it go away just like she did with the aforementioned songs. I never thought Michael Jackson molested any of those kids, but he made very stupid decisions by being alone without any type of witness or cameras to back him up in case some of these kids' parents came after him. There are many money hungry evil people out there, but there are those who are good and earnest. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:44)

Nanny lawsuit (49,487) by Ardis Logic from Earth Yes, you're right about that $100,000, that is a lot of money to sue for. If MC owes anything it's probably a few thousand. The lawyers are probably trying to pad the suit so they can make money too. Hopefully all the bs will stop soon so MC can enjoy her new gig in Vegas. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:35)

Warrior Butterfly (49,486) by Stacey from USA I agree with you about the sampling the beginning arrangements vs the chorus. To me it sounded so out of place, like when fans to paste it remixes that doesn't sound professional. Know what I mean? The verses on Like Mariah are great, but that chorus just sounds to pieced together. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:22)

MC signs new deal with Epic Records (Sony) (49,485) by SC from USA There's an article today in Billboard.com of Mariah's new deal with Epic Records, a division of Sony (they own her old catalogue). This article must be true since Billboard doesn't tend to post items that are just "rumors". I think this is a good move since LA Reid is the head of the label and they really get her. She needs a change to regain her image and her career. There's hope. I don't believe she has management at the moment which is obviously an issue since she controls everything and this is why most things have been very messy in the last year. An artist needs to focus on the art and rely on a structured team to work together towards success. Let's hope it happens. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:20)

Ummm Ms nanny (49,484) by Mirage_Nunez from America $7000 a month Girl that's a salary. You get no overtime? Try again hun. And if Mariah wants to fire a nanny for whatever she sees fit, then that's her right to be protective/selective about who she allows around her children. It's called be a mother. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:16)

Only speculation, I repeat only speculation (49,482) by Amber C from USA Mariah recently had dinner with LA Reid. This could mean something, as in a change of management. Second, one of you mentioned that Lyles was Mariah's Manager. Well, have you guys seen the butterfly beverage lately? Well, if Mariah says she has no manager, then she has no manager. We love to sugar coat things, but I hope Mariah can get her self together, because although she has work and gigs coming in, lets just say, she's not high in demand right now, not even in her own industry. After Vegas, and after Mariah begins her new 12 years, I hope she transitions from music to acting, almost permanently. Everyone loves to give "has beens" like Christina Aquilera so much shade, but she is nominated for a Grammy and had new music coming. I believe she knows what she is doing, in a way that Mariah does not. Mariah does not have a good team around her what so ever (does she even have a team?). If she did, 2011-2012 Mariah would have recreated her look and sound alittle. Her art would have evolved. Mariah has not evolved since the Emancipation era, when the diva took over her entire body. (Friday 30 January 2015; 21:15)

Mariah Carey is managing Mariah Carey, Chris (49,481) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Why is that so hard to believe? Because she actually gets to take full credit for sound moves on and off stage? Mariah was managing her own career when she signed with Sony back in the 80's before she had a penny to her name. She was never anyone's idiot to begin with. Let alone 27 years down the road. I love that she's trusting herself to make the right choices and not relying on other people as much as she has in the past. It makes sense that motherhood has made her more assertive and even more self reliant than she always was. That explains why she thinks nothing of firing nannies who try and undermine her position as a mother. Just like it explains why her last few managers didn't last. It's only fitting that she be in total control of her career at this point. Keep it up Mimi, I can't wait for all the fruits of your labour to ripen for the lambs to devour. I only hope you touch down in Europe with the Elusive Chanteuse Show sometime this year so I can see you in a regular concert. (Friday 30 January 2015; 20:45)

Nanny ladies (49,480) by Chris from United States I love me some MC for days, don't get me wrong, but I kinda feel like there may be some truth or merit to these stories. She already eluded to the fact that she goes through nannies like crazy. Kinda tells me there might be something going on, and I'm sure she could be demanding when it comes to her children. MC, just pay the ladies and move on already, lol. You're not hurting. (Friday 30 January 2015; 20:03)

Her manager (49,479) by Chris from United States Everyone keeps saying that she has no manager, and she even mentioned it on Ellen as well. But I thought her manager was that Kevin Liles dude. Did something change, that I didn't know about? If he is, I'd say he's doing a fairly good job. (Friday 30 January 2015; 19:57)

Fifth Harmony - Like Mariah (49,478) by Warrior Butterfly from USA I think it would have really neat if Fifth Harmony had sampled the banjo in the beginning of ABMB. instead of the "Do do do dow, do do do do do do dow" vocals. (Friday 30 January 2015; 19:53)

Jazz Festival (49,476) by Dove from USA I'm excited. I wonder what she's wearing and what songs she'll be performing. (Friday 30 January 2015; 18:36)

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