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Me I am Mariah (45,321) by B from USA Mariah waited until she lost weight to film a video for YDKWTD. She wanted to look her best. She's insecure about her appearance, always has been. I believe she also filmed a commercial for her new Butterfly beverage using Thirsty. She is using the beverage deal to promote her music which in this day and age is a smart business decision. I don't think she's done with this album. I honestly think she wanted to look her best before she started filming videos and doing televised appearances. She knows the type of deal she'll get offered next depends on the performance of this album. I believe JD. There is a plan in motion. This album has the potential. I think it's to soon to tell if YDKWTD is going to be the hit it deserves to be but I think it will. I heard it played on Sirius Hits and it sounded amazing. (Friday 11 July 2014; 22:15)

YDKWTD lyric video (45,320) by ACMRitz from United States Hey guys, I hope you all enjoy this lyric music video I created to promote and show support for this single. Don't forget to request Mariah's YDKWTD using requestMariah.tumblr.com. I am really looking forward to this official music video. It is going to be pow. (Friday 11 July 2014; 21:56)

YDKWTD and the master plan (45,319) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Where on earth is this single plan going? There is still no official audio upload on Vevo, let alone a lyrics video and the elusive music video. Where is the music video she supposedly shot with Brett in Paris? And also where's the Thirsty promo? Why on earth was it just announced a single and then bam, everyone just ran back to their caves, hiding? This single had so much potential. Secondly, at this point I just want to pick up the phone, call up JD and ask him what is the master plan that he keeps talking about. Weeks back he said that there is a plan and in music industry it takes time to put it in motion and stuff and now again he is like there is a plan and sales will build up. Ok, cool, great, but what is the plan? Tell me JD, just tell me. *shakes JD* (Friday 11 July 2014; 21:43)

Marissa (45,318) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm with you on this one. Although I didn't stop listening to the album just yet, but every time I listen to it, it bugs me because such a great album is just going unnoticed. To top of it, it now holds the label of being "Mariah's lowest selling non-holiday album". It's all because the lack of promotions. If people could hear the great songs in it, this album would be flying off the shelves. Sorry I am not one of those fans who say "I don't care if Mariah doesn't sell much, I just want her music" because I think Mariah will actually stop making music after a point if she continues to have declining sales and that's something I don't want. I don't think this lack of promotion is because of dembabies because she was all over the place during AI and dembabies were even younger then and needed more care than they probably do now. MC didn't need to be everywhere, she could have just atleast visited a couple of talk shows and do some live performances. Talk about the "journey", the album, the songs. Connect with us somehow. I don't believe she sees the messages of lambs complaining, because she is always on twitter, retweeting the good things fans are saying. So it bugs me more that she is just outright ignoring the fans who are asking her why she abandoned a project she claims is so close to her heart. (Friday 11 July 2014; 21:39)

Anybody waiting for her next video (45,317) by May from Denmark To be fun, vivid and finally catching? It has been a long time since we got an amazing MC video of her songs, all the late ones were so boring, repetitive and lackluster on the creative side. To be honest I like anything where she appears haha but I'm truly hoping that the video for "You don't know what to do" turns out to be refreshing. I'm not quite sure about the lack of promo, it clearly did have promo, perhaps people were wanting it to have double promo. I think it's simply her age, truth to be told. Ariana Grande songs are sang with a "very-obvious-want-to-be-says-inspired" alla Mariah and sound so bubble gum pop with goofy teenage lyrics and yet she is splattered everywhere and sells a lot. Clearly she sells because, while her songs are not fresh or new in beat, they are catchy and people who consume the most music (overall mainstream) identified with her age. I still think that by this time after the release of MC album, we should have got two videos already, one for YDKWTD and another for Meteorite, that song is so club, so in, so danceable. Crossing fingers for a fun video. (Friday 11 July 2014; 21:03)

Here we go with questioning whether someone's a fan again (45,316) by Marissa from USA If I'm overly critical or throwing shade, then when you see my name you should immediately start scrolling. Just because I don't sit back, shut up and pretend to be happy about everything she does doesn't mean I'm not a fan. I have said numerous times that this is a great album, but apparently no one remembers that. In fact, the main reason I've been speaking up is because it's such a good album and hardly anyone will hear it because it's not on anyone's radar. I didn't just randomly decide to pick on her. I will never fall into the trap of thinking that a fan can never speak up about the things that bother them. People are constantly trying to silence anyone who wants to go against the grain on this messageboard and it's ridiculous. You're never going to be able to exterminate people's differing opinions by calling someone out every time they say something you don't like. If it's not me speaking up it will be someone else. And let me clarify again, I don't dislike this album because hardly anyone is hyped about it, I said that I am not as excited to listen because there's no buzz. For the fifteenth time, I still think it's a great album. (Friday 11 July 2014; 18:53)

Promo frustration (45,314) by Elena from The Netherlands I agree with both people who say "Who cares? Just listen to the album and stop thinking about promo" and people who say, "I want promo because then we will get more Mariah." I'll accept if she will just let it be, yet it still frustrates me a little bit. She's just avoiding the whole project it seems, just threw it out there to see where it strands. I am aware that this has (for the most part) to do with the issues with Def Jam as JD said before, "What's going on is bigger than me." But not to talk about it at all is so wrong. This project is very dear to her and it's a gem to us fans. The only way to connect to us is through her music, her album, and yet she's only posting pics of her beverage for promotion. Does anybody know if there's more content available on her social network of the Butterfly drink anyway? Is it updated at all? I enjoy her album each time I listen to it. It doesn't affect my love for it if it doesn't get promoted. But connecting to us about what's going on or just take us inside the core of her 4 year long journey to make this album is very important. Now more than ever because the industry is at a low point. You need and want your fans to stick with you. So promo or not, more communication between MC and us makes a huge deal. (Friday 11 July 2014; 18:45)

The state of Mariah (45,313) by RadChad from United States When I first became an official Mariah fan in 95, I was completely unaware of how commercially successful she was. For some reason I was under the impression that I was the only person that liked her and she was struggling in album sales, primarily because of her Grammies lost that year. Having said that her album sales will never affect my love for her music, I've noticed that many people jump on bandwagons, if the public likes it then they like it or they deem it a great album based on sales and not quality of music which is a sad thing. This could also be the problem with MC's fan base. Instead of supporting her, they sit around and wait for other people to support her so that they can jump on the moving wagon. I personally feel like Mariah has done a fair share of promotion for this album, there has been people with much less promotion that has done better and much more promotion that has done worse. It doesn't make sense to spread yourself thin if the public or industry isn't supporting your efforts. It's up to all her fans over the world to check for her and support the music if they love it. (Friday 11 July 2014; 16:32)

Promotion (45,312) by Daydream327 from USA MIAM is truly an amazing album and I still listen to it daily but I can totally understand the lambs frustration about the lack of promotion this era. Yes, Mariah delivered some of her best material in years with this album and we all should just be happy and grateful for that, but is it wrong for fans to want a little promotion outside of social media? We want her to elaborate on the album, talk about it, just connect with us like she always has. I just think as fans we are used to the whole album promotion blitz experience with the interviews, performances, specials, videos, album signings ect. because that's what Mariah always did around album release time and honestly, I think Mariah knows this, some may think she's oblivious but believe me she sees the messages lambs send her. This is what makes me believe there is some personally or professionally issues going on behind the scenes that we are not aware of. Anybody else find it odd that MC just kinda up and disappeared after this album was released? I don't like to go digging but I've been a fan for 18 years and have studied Mariah enough to know when something is off with her. Whatever it is i'm sure she will overcome it, she's a very strong woman and I just can't see her letting an album she worked this hard on for 5 years just go like this for no apparent reason. We just have to wait and see, but I'm certain something is preventing her from giving this album the promo it deserves. (Friday 11 July 2014; 16:19)

Love the album, and I do want promo (45,311) by Mike RC from Spain I love the album wether it sells or doesn't. It doesn't affect at all the love I have for this album or any other. But I do want promo, and I do want it to sell millions. Why? Because I want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy this album, because it's that good. And also, when an album sells a lot, that translates in more remixes, more videos, more interviews, more performances, a tour, etc. High sales mean more Mariah, so yes, I care about the promo and I care about the sales, and I really hope DefJam starts doing something about it. Period. (Friday 11 July 2014; 14:17)

How about you like the album or you don't (45,310) by Junior Romero from USA All these comments about Mariah not prompting the album. Is a Ellen appearance gonna make you like it more? I like it now just how it is I don't need all these gimmicks to make me like it. I don't need the pop radio to like the songs to get approval. I have the album and I like it. Period. Don't worry how it's being promoted unless you are part of Island records. Just buy and listen. (Friday 11 July 2014; 13:10)

Here's the thing (45,309) by James from USA At this point, The Elusive Chanteuse isn't going to be a successful album. If its doing so poorly after only a month and a half of being released, it won't be anymore successful in months to come. Now, I'm not saying this to diss Mariah as I think this new album is pretty damn good. I do think Mariah needs to change her tactics as an artist though. Perhaps it's time for Mariah to return to her adult contemporary roots instead of going after the hip hop thing all the time. I enjoy her hip hop stuff, but we need a change. Her image needs to change as well as her music too. She needs to dial it back a little bit as far as the skimpy outfits go. I just wanna hear an album from a Mariah who has completely matured. She succeeded partially with Chanteuse, but she needs to go that one step further and put something out as stunning as Music Box was. That's the sound she needs to go for really. (Friday 11 July 2014; 9:05)

JD thoughts (45,308) by Gilles from Malta I m 100 % agreed with JD regarding the album. The auality of the album is excellent and when some hits will spread the radio it will still sell more. Don't you think? (Friday 11 July 2014; 8:52)

Thank you Alex from England and Anthony from Wales (45,307) by ss from Canada You guys represent the few of us who are here solely for how amazing this album is, thanks for speaking up so eloquently for the rest and keeping Mariah's integrity in tact. Your words are appreciated as Mariah should be respected however you wish to criticize her. Let's not be ungrateful, she worked hard on bringing her past and present together on one perfect album and has created a greatest hits of her catalogue with 12 new songs. I don't need to hear her album everyday but whenever I listen to it, I'm enjoying every second, and hearing something new each time (like with all her albums). Mariah said it herself, the acceptance of love is the main theme in all her albums, and it's evident that she'll keep waiting for that since she can't even please her own fan base. At the end of the day it's her life and her words to share with the world, whether she's ever understood is a question that remains to be answered. Most critics love this album yet sadly the general public have yet to embrace it. We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to listen to it and reflect. My life is dependent on a Mariah song/ album/ soundtrack, so if she promotes her project or not doesn't phase me as long as I keep getting new material from her heart to feed my soul. She's just beyond every level, she's earned her place to do as she seems fit for herself and her family, please respect that. (Friday 11 July 2014; 7:37)

Re: Alex (45,306) by clueey23 from USA Thank you for your post. I was beginning to feel "all alone in love" with this album and MC. It feels great to know that I'm not the only one who feels the same. Our favorite has given us what so many can't these days in this industry which is an actual piece of art, without catering to 12 year olds. I feel as if the music maybe just a little too sophisticated for today's radio sometimes and that thought is just based on what they choose to play over the music MC has released in the past couple of years. (Friday 11 July 2014; 6:26)

Re: PeterB (45,305) by clueey23 from USA Wow. She is gorgeous. Makeup can really do wonders. But her lips and cheekbones remind most of MC. It's like she could be her little sister or something. Or perhaps a niece that we've never known about. Great post. (Friday 11 July 2014; 6:17)

Marissa (45,304) by Anonymous from Are you really a fan? You're always criticizing Mariah, or throwing shade. Don't worry about her. Stop whining and just listen to the music. I for one love the album. Mariah's at a point in her life where she can just relax and live life peacefully. And just enjoy and take care of her kids. You think she cares what you or anyone posts or says about her. She can do whatever she wants. (Friday 11 July 2014; 4:41)

Effort (45,303) by Marissa from USA My issue is not with sales or chart positions, it's with effort. It makes no sense to put out a great album, do 3 performances and move on as if nothing ever happened. I feel like the artist should be or at least seem like the biggest fan of their work. She may say she cares about this album, but actions speak louder than words and if she's not promoting the album, regardless of what she says I'm not convinced. If it was a trash album then I could understand wanting to drop it and run, but this is great work that most of the world will never hear or care about, and a lot of it is because she's not promoting it. The album is good but my excitement died off for it quickly because it's moment in the sun was so brief. Without the excitement and some hype, although it's good music, there's no reason or urgency for me to listen to MIAM over Daydream or any other album that I like. When I bought TEOM I played the hell out of it for months, and a lot of it's because every time I looked up Mariah was on a talk show or awards show singing. An album experience is a lot more fun and exciting when the artist is zealously promoting and when both the gp and fans are into it or at least know it exists. To sum this era up in a quote, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" If you have an album and barely promote it, does it exist? Most of the world would respond with a resounding no at this point. This is a sad time. (Friday 11 July 2014; 3:51)

MIAMTEC era and the lack of promotion (45,302) by ADAM from USA I'll admit, I was skeptical MC could pull off another classic album of this caliber before it was released in June. I thought she lost her magic, passion, and ability to make songs in a meaningful way. However I was rightfully wrong. I love this album so much. The ad-libs, nostalgia for hip and rnb, and simply produced ballad to showcase her limited range nowadays. It's everything I wanted as a fan. However with that being said, I find her lack of promotion for the album very strange. She doesn't talk to the fans directly anymore via Twitter (Name That Tune or Lambily Day), FB, or MariahCarey.com. It's like she doesn't care anymore. I know it's tough for a 44 year old woman to push music but despite your opinions about JLo she works hard to push a project she's peddling. Both have long careers and twins. I just feel like a change has happened in Mariah that has made her greedy and obnoxious and as an affect on her fans alienate us. When Mariah had issues with Sony music during Rainbow, she was very vocal in the press (radio, magazines) and always present in popular culture to push her projects. This time around it's silent. I wish she'd come back down to Earth and regain her humility again to the person she once was. I don't blame IDJ, Jermaine Dupri, Nicki Minaj, JLo, Tommy Mottola - they all can't be villains forever, I think Mariah has to look inside herself and find the hero we all once knew and loved. (Friday 11 July 2014; 2:28)

(45,301) by ksquarred from paris Billboard is having a [...]. Please make sure lambs win this. It's round 1 and Mariah is facing Muse. Let's beat them. (Friday 11 July 2014; 1:54)

I'm here for the music (45,300) by Alex from England I am a bit thrown when I read that some people love the album but haven't listened to it in over a month because they are disappointed in the fact that the artist who made the album doesn't care, in their opinion. If you know Mariah a little, you'll know that she cares about the album. She has spoken many times of how she wants people to enjoy it from beginning to end as she feels it represents a journey and is one of her best albums. Can people understand that we don't know everything that happens behind the scenes? Yes, I want her to be successful again like everyone else but I'm fine if she is not as long as she releases music for years to come. Yes, YDKWT has hit written all over it and yet, I will still listen to the album if the era officially stopped now. Are we in for the music? For the #1's? Seriously sometimes I'm just baffled. As much as I want resung vocals, great videos, amazing performances, Mariah on TV everywhere all the time, massive album sales, another #1 single on the Hot 100, at the end of the day, Mariah has created one masterpiece and sales "don't mean a thing to me" if I feel Mariah's emotion in her work. She has done her part: make great music. It used to be that this was all fans asked of their favorite artists: make great music. Period. I don't mean to offend anyone but at some point, some of you need to reconsider what you feel for Mariah and her music. The woman should be praised for not compromising her artistic integrity. End of rant. (Friday 11 July 2014; 1:49)

What's Mariah's plan? (45,299) by Darryle from USA I read the article with JD saying that Mariah's sales will build overtime and that they have a plan that they is in play. I'm not denying that sales will build overtime because they will but if a music video is there plan it's not going to help. You can't just shoot a video for a song no one knows about. Questions: 1. What happened between February and now? She promoted YM(E) more than the album itself. What changed? 2. Why is Jermaine giving us more information on what's happening than Mariah? She's just staying quiet not telling us anything. (Friday 11 July 2014; 1:28)

This girl looks just like Mariah (45,298) by PeterB from UK Isn't it crazy? (Friday 11 July 2014; 1:18)

Re (45,296) by Marissa (45,297) by G.G. from USA I agree with your post almost completely. I've lost enthusiasm for this album too. From Triumphant until this very day, this entire "campaign" has been a disaster. All this ridiculous mess has taken away my excitement for this album. Mariah can't even be bothered to do call in interviews to radio stations from her home. That is just lazy and sad. Hopefully she'll care enough for her next album to promote it properly and learn from the multiple mistakes she has made with this one. (Friday 11 July 2014; 0:27)

A horrible, yet preventable era (45,296) by Marissa from USA I totally agree that this was a label escape album. I'm not buying the "she just wants to be with her kids" excuse because Roc & Roe were around in 2013 when she was doing American Idol for several months (that's a lot more time spent away from her kids than it would be to go on several talk shows and promote). She's apparently just over it. Throwaway album or not, I will never agree with making such a quality album and just letting it die. If the lack of promotion is some act of rebellion towards her label, it is only making her look as if she has lost her mind to be in the business for this long and pull stunts like this. To be totally honest, this is a great album but I haven't even listened to the whole thing in a month. I just have no enthusiasm for it anymore because no one cares including the artist herself. Good music or not, this era has been the equivalent to a freight train running over her legacy and she's sitting back like this is a joke. I refuse to make up excuses for her, blame other people or downplay how dumb all of this mess was. In my opinion, from 2012-2014 she has made her dumbest career moves and I don't know if she will ever bounce back. No one's taking her seriously anymore. (Thursday 10 July 2014; 22:16)

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