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IDJ / release date / album needs a hit (42,237) by Edward from USA IDJ is definitely looking for a hit to carry this album. Mariah doesn't have a say about when the album will be released, it is something more about when would have a better chance at succeeding. If IDJ doesn't think it is a good business move, they won't go ahead with it. The only thing Mariah can do is having her music ready and on point. The way things are, I don't put my hopes on any release date. Only if Mariah have at least a moderate hit like #Beautiful, this album will see the light of day this year. I'm worried because the album might actually turn out to be a gem, but with all these inconveniences, it might fall flat on the charts. People's attention span fluctuates about every minute now. I am still hoping for the best. They are looking for a hit, and they're going to get it even if she has to collaborate with any current pop star, mark my words. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 20:54)

Songs that should have been singles (42,236) by John from USA Mariah Carey: I agree with the single choices here. But "Prisoner" and "You Need Me" come to mind. Emotions: "Til The End of Time" and "You're So Cold". Music Box: "Now That I Know". Merry Christmas: I wish they pushed her versions of "O Holy Night" and "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" more. Daydream: I pretty much agree with single choices, but I wonder how "I Am Free" would have done. Butterfly: This one's easy. "Breakdown" and "The Roof" (in the USA). #1s: Wish she promoted her version of "Do You Know When You're Going To" more. Rainbow: "TGIFY" killed this album. "X-Girlfriend" needed to be the second single. Great song for its time, still love it now. Glitter: "Loverboy" was the right first single, but "Last Night a DJ" or "All My Life" should've been next. Charmbracelet: Not many viable "singles" from this album. "I Only Wanted" did deserve a chance, and I'm glad they tried with "Bringin on the Heartbreak". TEOM: I agree with the single choices. E=MC2: My blood still boils to think about "Migrate" not being the follow-up to "TMB". That was her 19th number 1. "For The Record" would've been good too. Memoirs: Not many good "singles" after "Obsessed." I wish "It's a Wrap" with Mary J got released. I think it would've crossed over to Pop. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 20:51)

Another delay? (42,235) by Ryan from U.S. Her album date has been taken off All Access. Said 5-6, now nothing. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 19:02)

Andy, Breakdown (42,234) by B from USA That verse is my favorite part of the song. I think I've met my soulmate. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 16:59)

Breakdown promotions (42,231) by andy from philippines Breakdown didn't get enough promotion since Mariah had a conflict with her label during that time due to her transition. I read in wiki that she really wanted to make the #1's album as the album with her most favorite and personal songs, not just her most commercially successful songs. She tried to include Breakdown, Underneath The Stars and The Roof, also Whenever You Call, but only Whenever You Call made the cut and the rest the label didn't allowed it or rejected it. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 16:25)

Singles (42,230) by Bill from the UK On the main I've agreed with the singles the respective record companies chose to release. The only real regret I have is that Breakdown never got its time in the spotlight. It was by far and away one of her greatest compositions from all aspects (melody, lyrics, mood, the inclusion of Bone Thugs, the staccato singing style), and was really the backbone of the Butterfly album. That, and The Roof for similar reasons. I know they had limited releases around the world though. I remember hearing how The Roof was due as the third single from Butterfly in the UK, but was pulled as it wasn't felt it suited her UK audience. Explains the long gap until My All came out as a single. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 16:06)

Re: Should have been the singles by KaizenOcean (42,229) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Is it just me, or are most of these "should have been the singles" actually released as singles? (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 16:03)

Stephen / Edward (42,228) by Bill from the UK Stephen, I was at work and snuck in a sneaky check of the message board and literally lol'd myself half to death at you putting on TAOLG and then abruptly switching to Daydream. Absolutely hilarious, I could just picture you doing that and it's the sort of thing I'd do too haha. I forgot Without You as a favourite single cover. She looks absolutely gorgeous in that shot, and so sad. I get what you're saying Edward but it did make me laugh that for weeks everyone's been bad mouthing Mariah and giving her career advice (didn't realise so many of the posters here worked in the industry lol) and then as soon as somebody else does a war breaks out. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 16:01)

Should have been the singles (42,227) by Loris from Italy Mariah Carey: Vision Of Love, Someday, Vanishing, I Don't Wanna Cry, All In Your Mind (the whistle register) Emotions: You're So Cold (would have been an amazing lead single), Can't Let Go, Emotions, If It's Over (very uplifting), Make It Happen Music Box: Dreamlover, Anytime You Need A Friend (they had to release it as the second single not the fourth, since its gospel influence is perfectly coherent with her previous albums), Hero, Without You, Music Box Merry Christmas: AIWFCIY, Miss You Most, Holy Night Daydream: Fantasy, One Sweet Day, Underneath The Stars, Always Be My Baby, Long Ago (would have highlight better the modern r&b components in the album) Butterfly: Honey, My all, The Roof (her best video of all time, lyrics are also superbe), Babydoll (utterly sensual), Breakdown, Butterfly Rainbow: Heartbreaker, How Much, Thank God I Found You, Crybaby, X-Girlfriend, Bliss (very Minnie Riperton-inspired astounding classic) Charmbracelet: Clown, Bringin' On The Heartbreak, Through The Rain, Yours The Emancipation Of Mimi: It's Like That, We Belong Together, Shake It Off, Circles (a must), Don't Forget About Us E=MC2: Migrate, Touch My Body, Cruise Control, For The Record Memoirs: H.A.T.E.U. (should have had a wintry clip), Obsessed New album: #Beautiful, The Art Of Letting Go (with revised lyrics) Above all, Slipping Away should have been included in the album and released as a single. Unforgivable mistake. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 15:41)

B from USA (Breakdown) (42,226) by andy from philippines And the second verse of Breakdown is so painful and something that you can relate. "So what do you do when somebody you're devoted to suddenly just stops loving you and it seems they haven't got a clue of the pain that rejection is putting you through." Just a total heartbreak. Plus, her look in thee music video is classic, her hairdo is awesome too. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 15:24)

Re (42,169) by Mimi L., fave album covers (42,225) by Terna from Nigeria I'm glad you liked it, you know someone had to say it, just as "a brief little reminder to help them remember". Sound familiar? Lol. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 14:53)

Singles (42,223) by B from USA 1. Prisoner 2. So Cold 3. Just To Hold You Once Again 4. Long Ago / Melt Away 5. ExGirlfriend 6. Lead the way 7. The One (with resung vocals) 8. So Lonely / One & Only 9. Side Effects / I'm That Chick / Thanx 4 Nothin 10. Candy Bling / Standing O If any of these had been chosen as singles instead of some of the others, MC would have surpassed The Beatles. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 14:38)

May 6th (42,222) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Does anyone think that Mariah will release an album on May 6th? The longer she spends in the Bahamas, finishing the album (which she has been finishing since 2011), the more dubious I am getting. As much as I want her to release an album on May 6th, I'm not certain that Mariah will have everything that needs to have in place to push the album. Hopefully, she can release it on May 6th, irrespective of how well it does, finish her contract with IDJ, and get on with her career elsewhere. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 11:16)

Special K (42,221) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Oh no, you did not just go there, did you? Jokes, let's just agree to disagree and move on. You're right regarding it being Kelly's truth though, and not ours. Also, it would be interesting to hear what Mariah's truth on this situation may be. Personally, I think Kelly meant what she said in a negative way, otherwise you just wouldn't say it at all or you not phrase things in the way she did. But, oh well, moving on is not always easy for both parties. *Plays TAOLG and then realises how bad it is and switches to anything from Daydream.* Lol. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 11:04)

Migrate or Standing O (42,220) by Lainsky from Philippines Somebody posted here that Migrate is timely for this season in music. I agree and also with Standing O, so I hope MC will release something like this. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 10:41)

Covers (42,219) by lambily from Slovakia Best cover: Valentines / CTTA But I also love: Dreamlover (only the remix lettering version) Always be my baby (only the remix snake shirt version) Butterfly single (all versions) The roof Make it last Against all odds (Austrian version) Charmbracelet (plus tour edition) Through the rain (all) Boy I need you (all, especially pink psychedelic MARIAHRX2/MARIAHVP2) It's like that Say something (violet lettering version) You're mine I'm new here, but I read your posts for a while. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 9:21)

Best/worst album covers and singles (42,218) by Darryle from USA Best album covers 1. Butterfly: She looks amazing and it's simple without being boring. 2. Mariah Carey: She looks so young and pretty. 3. Daydream: I love the black and white. I like how they put her on one side of the cover instead of the center. Worst album covers 1. Glitter: To much happening, the tiny shimmers and city in the background distract from Mariah. 2. Charmbracelet: This ones not bad but smile or frown whatever it is is sorta off putting she's not smiling but not frowning. 3. MOAIA: Her boob shadow is very distracting and I don't get the point of the three Mariah's. Best single covers 1. Dream Lover: I love her hair and the pose with her eyes closed makes it look so natural. 2. Through the rain: I also love her hair in this picture and the vine was a really nice touch because otherwise it would have been boring. 3. Vision of love: That pose is an iconic Mariah pose. Plus I really like the microphone. Worst single covers 1. Triumphant (get 'em): I don't like her hair. In fact I don't really like her hair when it's straight period. Also she looks way too tan and airbrushed. 2. #Beautiful: She looks fine in the picture, I just think it's really lazy to reuse a scene from the video as a cover. 3. Heartbreaker: The words look funny stretched across her boobs and her face makes her look like she's trying to hard to be sexy. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 8:36)

Cover art (42,217) by Dani from USA My favorite is the "Butterfly" cover, and my least favorite would have to be the "Charmbracelet" cover. On another note, does anyone know what's become of the song "Mesmerized" that Mariah recorded for the movie The Paperboy? Sometimes I wish Mariah would release little 15 or 30 second teasers of songs she's recording, just to keep us at the edge of our seats. That'd probably become an issue with the label, but one can still hope. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 8:00)

Being positive (42,216) by Will from Australia I thought it was great to see Mariah celebrate St Patricks Day as she has Irish roots. I'm Irish and always wished she'd perform there but she hasn't done a tour yet but I did finally get to see her in Sydney last year and she was brilliant. Happy St Patricks Day everyone. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 6:30)

The song that should have been a single (42,214) by Anonymous from Mariah Carey: Alone in love Emotions: And you don't remember Music Box: Never forget you (alone not with Without you) Daydream: Melt away Butterfly: Whenever you call (any promo ) Rainbow: I agree with all the singles Glitter: If we Charmbracelet: any potencial single for that album oops TEOM: Stay the night E=MC2: Thanx 4 nothing, Migrate MOAIA: Angel's cry (it's kind of weird and sad that the duet with Neyo is a big hit on YouTube but it wasn't a single or at least the record label never promoted it, bad move) (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 4:37)

Bill / criticism (42,213) by Edward from USA Bill, we sure critique Mariah here, but we are like her extended family. My mom used to say to her neighbor: "I can say anything bad about my son, but don't you dare agreeing with me." I think that most of us truly love Mariah Carey, because if we didn't, we wouldn't even bother posting here. I'm really happy the webmaster will be more rigorous while filtering our posts. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 3:28)

Carlos (42,212) by Kenny from Canada Fair enough. Someone reading your post would interpret it as you saying that you didn't like the Rainbow cover because she looked Chinese, implying that there's something wrong with the way Chinese people look, and then proceeding to mock a physical feature of Chinese people ("I can't see her eyes."). But thank you for explaining what you actually meant. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 3:11)

Favorites / least favorites (42,210) by Marissa from USA Favorite album cover art: E=MC2. Simple, yet sexy. Least favorite cover art: Glitter. It looked very kitschy. Favorite single cover art: Dreamlover. Stunning. Least favorite: #Beautiful. Extremely disappointing. Favorite album: TEOM. Almost every song was single-worthy. Least Favorite: Memoirs. Other than UOMF and H.A.T.E. U I wasn't feeling it. (Wednesday 19 March 2014; 2:07)

Re: Blake from Italy (42,209) by nikki from usa You wake up laughing? Is this a chuckle or maniacal laughter? Because that sounds a bit hysterical, but ok. I don't know why you're comparing a fan site to CNN. Are you aware this isn't a Mariah publication, but done by a fan in his own spare time with his own money as a hobby? He doesn't have to have a messageboard or let us have any of this. He can run it however he pleases. And yes, CNN is censored. Most shows, especially the news, is completely nothing more than a parrot at this point. Right down to the same exact punchlines and word-for-word cheesy jokes. (Tuesday 18 March 2014; 23:56)

Extra news tid bits MC (42,208) by nikki from usa I don't know how much truth there is to this, so take it with a grain of salt. A few weeks a go I heard a rumor on radio claiming NBC had such high ratings with Jimmy Fallon that they're making celebrities sign an agreement to only promo on their network and not anyone else's otherwise they'll be banned from their lineup as well as Jimmy's show. That means no GMA or Oprah, etc. If there's any kind of truth to that then maybe that's why MC was told to just finish her album and come back when they have things figured out. Also, it could just be me, but MC does appear to be slimming down a bit. Perhaps she's not just finishing her album and hanging with the kids, maybe she's losing weight before she continues promo. Also, I need to comment on "relatability". Which I think is hogwash, an artist doesn't get hot until their music does. I don't know anyone who can relate to Lady Gaga or Miley swinging naked from a wrecking ball. Public perception is fickle and can change at any time. The only thing I think sucks concerning MC is back in the day she always had "behind the scenes" and "specials" we don't have now. Mariah hasn't had a live tv special since Blueprint. If people got to see how MC is when she's just scewing around or hanging out with her friends and just singing, it would become pretty obvious her "diva act" is just that. Critics are always cruel, but back then we got to see how she really is to counter it and we don't have that today. (Tuesday 18 March 2014; 23:37)

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