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Minx (43,211) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Any snippet you may have heard on YouTube is most likely a fake one. There are many files on YouTubes which are basically combining the ringtones that Mariah recorded for Pepsi back in 2005-06 exclusively. Mariah has been guarding the materials to the new album very closely and I am sure not many people have heard them, apart from those close to her and obviously the label. She didn't even play the new songs at the conferences she had so the chances of leaks are pretty slim. (Friday 2 May 2014; 14:57)

Me. I am Mariah (43,210) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The album is now at #6 on the iTunes USA charts. I hope it steadily climbs to number 1. This album has to be big for Mariah because lots of people are just writing her off and she doesn't deserve it. She is one of the most talented vocalists in the world and people need to be reminded of it. I am glad Mariah has started to promote the album pulling over the top stunts that only a diva of M's caliber can pull. She's got the articles buzzing about her magazine covers and her album cover and album name. Whether they are praising her or cringing at the photoshop overload, it doesn't matter. No publicity is bad publicity (well unless it's really very bad). I don't mind the photoshop. M is, as we all know, naturally gorgeous, but if they decide to make the covers more "magical" I see no problem with it. I loved the album cover. A lot of people are talking about how weird the name is. And I am like whatever, it's perfect. As long as people keep talking, the general people will start getting curious, and that will give the album a chance to fly all the way to number 1. I also hope she picks up atleast one if not multiple number 1s from this album. We gotta aim for The Beatles' record now dahlin' and only Mimi can do it. (Friday 2 May 2014; 14:36)

Is real? (43,209) by Minx from Are the "snippets" found on YouTube really some of the songs that we will be hearing on this next album? Because if it is like that I'm not very happy. I did hear a bit of a song with a title that is not on the track list that I loved but I don't know either if that one will be included. I wish Mariah the best. But I honestly feel that she hasn't evolved her music since Butterfly and the last album I purchased was Emancipation (my husband gifted me E=MC2 once, it was a fun album but not memorable). At least with iTunes you get to choose what songs you might like. So far, I'm not pre-buying because I don't want to not like it, I won't build up much expectations but as mentioned before by other people, it has been 4 years already. If there is not an evolution or the brilliance of her first albums I will keep my hands down. I loved her badly in the past and I really want to keep liking her but it is so hard. Please utter ubber fans don't get offended, I say all this with respect and whatnot. I used to be a die hard fan when I was a teen but those days are long gone. I still support her but I'm not much into all this. I don't want to say it to not make it sound bad but I will share with you my opinion [censored]. Thanks for reading. Much love and I wish Mariah the best. (Friday 2 May 2014; 13:39)

Webmaster (43,208) by Licia from USA I have been gone for a little while and it makes me very happy to know that Isaac is gone. When I read your message I danced a little. Seems I came back at the right time. Lol. (Friday 2 May 2014; 10:35)

Isaac (43,207) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Did you know Isaac Ortiz creates every day a new fake account and starts insulting everyone on this messageboard? Of course I delete all his messages and accounts immediately, but still after all these months he keeps trying to get his messages posted. I find this very funny. (Friday 2 May 2014; 10:22)

Song titles (43,206) by Trish from USA I know I'm jumping to conclusions but the names of the songs scare me. Other than "One More Try" the names have trendy rings to them instead of classic sounding song names. I was hoping for a return to classic Mariah ballads for a few of the tracks but seeing the song names I think I was wrong. Also beyond disappointed there's no Stevie Wonder duet. Final thought is the deluxe version should have several more tracks on it, I mean 4 years in the making and it only offers songs she recorded for her last album and a track we all heard months ago? (Friday 2 May 2014; 9:56)

The album (43,205) by Anthony Basco from Cardiff, Wales Is now available for preorder on iTunes UK. Preordered my copy this morning. So freaking excited. (Friday 2 May 2014; 9:44)

Album details, finally (43,204) by Angelo from Italy Now we have album details, finally. I really like the title, the cover, but I think I'll get a standard copy of the album because I don't understand 2 remixes from MOAIA (with no parts resung) and I have already TAOLG. And also I don't like deluxe edition cover. I'm curious about George Michael's cover, and I don't understand Stevie Wonder role on this album, where's he? And for the people who wondering about YM flop, well, when you release a single and you don't even promote it (just 1 single playback performance is not promotion) of course you flop. It's a rule. So now I hope she restarts the promotion from 0, and chooses a brand new single to promote next week. (Friday 2 May 2014; 9:31)

One More Try (43,203) by Elena from The Netherlands I know everyone is talking about it probably being the George Michael version, but it could also be Timmy T. He had a hit with this song early 90's I believe. I love that song. I think Mariah could cover that beautifully. (Friday 2 May 2014; 9:26)

Mariah's buzzing (43,202) by Danny Braden from Uk Lots of buzz surrounding MC at the moment which is such a tonic. She has pulled out the stops at the moment and got on the promo train. First the album "surprise" the Billboard cover, UK mags , tweets, all the Internet gossip about when and if the album will come out, then the Wonderland mag and now the Times Square. Someone is whispering in her ear right now and if she carries on down this road the album will be a smash for the elusive chanteuse and she and the lambs deserve it, we all work hard for this thirsty. (Friday 2 May 2014; 8:32)

Isabelle / missing songs (43,201) by Will from Australia I know, where is Save The Day. Or Hope Street? I find it disappointing that these two songs that she talked up didn't make the album but songs from 2010 have, even if they sound different or whatever. The promo in Times Square was amazing btw, she's doing it right, new single please. (Friday 2 May 2014; 8:20)

Deluxe edition or what? (43,200) by Andrew crisostomo from Canada, niagara falls So excited for the album. but why with the deluxe? It's a wrap and Betcha gon know. Give me something new, and not just a remix. Memoirs of Imperfect Angel is in the past so let that go. And I bet she definitely has new songs that could be on the deluxe so right now I'm like why? But knowing me I probably still end up buying multiple copies. (Friday 2 May 2014; 7:59)

UK pre-order available (43,199) by Bill from the UK It appeared on the iTunes store this morning. Both deluxe and standard editions. Weirdly though every track's length is six seconds apart from the singles and the closer. That would be so funny if I waited four years for six second songs lol. UK version is expected May 26 which makes sense as releases happen on Monday here as opposed to Tuesday in the States. (Friday 2 May 2014; 7:50)

The Elusive Chanteuse (43,196) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia The title "Me. I Am Mariah" is perfect And the explanation makes it even more meaningful. If it was just "I Am Mariah", people would accuse her of copying "I Am Sasha Fierce" and again that would annoy the hell out of me. Mariah looks gorge on the new album covers, if you don't want booby then just simply buy the deluxe edition, simple as pie. Those of you claiming you won't buy the album need to stop playing, that's now cute at all. I'm so excited, yes bring on the "Elusive Chanteuse". I love it hunny (Friday 2 May 2014; 6:28)

Ariana comparisons (43,195) by nOVA from USA Are so tired. Ariana's voice is great and she's totally cute and everything- but she's totally unlike Mariah. Mariah's voice has a buttery quality to it, her singing just transports the listener, particularly her earlier stuff. And she belts with a conviction borne of familiarity with struggle. The thing I've always loved about Mariah is she's far more interesting as an artist than these child actor Disney types. I just don't trust the talent of the star kids as much as I do those who sweated it out later. I respect the stars who've struggled to the top because it shows in MC's voice, lyrics, and music. You can't buy that. (Friday 2 May 2014; 6:06)

G. G. (43,194) by enwar00 from usa Right on. No old shit allowed. (Friday 2 May 2014; 6:01)

Deluxe edition cover, Edward (43,193) by Tarraga from New York City I love love love the deluxe edition cover. It has a sense of mystery about it. I am not bothered at all by Mariah's face not being centered as someone wrote in a previous message. I am not bothered either by the airbrushing. Mariah is beautiful no matter what. She is incredibly gorgeous in person. Edward, I am with you about possible new b-sides for the international releases. I agree with you that she has more surprises up her sleeves. I really hope that "Hope Street" and "Save The Day" are on them. The album title is great. I already pre-ordered both editions on iTunes and I will buy the physical copies on May 27th. We gotta take the Elusive Chanteuse (with a French accent, lol) back to #1. (Friday 2 May 2014; 5:24)

Album cover (43,192) by Alex from England It's "funny" to see they've used the same picture for the deluxe edition as the one that was shown on a pre-order last summer. I am in love with the standard edition picture. I can't help but think of "Close My Eyes" (orange clouds roll by, sail away on an ocean) and "Underneath The Stars" looking at it. It is a superb fantasy-like picture (photoshopped to the max obviously) but I love it. I regret though that her nose on the deluxe pic looks like anyone else's nose but hers. Freaking excited anyway. Only Mariah gives me this feeling when they announce a new album. (Friday 2 May 2014; 4:40)

Stacey / clean (43,190) by Edward from USA Stacey, now I understand about the clean version. For a moment I thought Mariah hadn't bathed for the photo shoot or something. I was even looking under her armpits for lice and stuff. She looks so clean and beautiful that I was getting ready to go on a hunt for those I-want-a-clean-version fans. Since you have baby lambs in training, they deserve a clean version. I believe baby lambs are the future. If a clean version is not available, I have a beeper I'm not using. I'm happy to see you posting. There are many new members here popping from left and right. Sometimes I feel like they are taking over. (Friday 2 May 2014; 4:23)

Curse of the cover art (43,189) by nikki from usa This is actually beautiful and charismatic. Anyone else noticed the night sky and shooting stars at the top? That's so strange at sunset. Lol only Mariah. Gotta love her. A while ago I wrote a post about the common cover art of all MC's major sellers. She has to have her face at an angle, lips parted but not smiling, wisps of hair is okay but she can't have any part of her face completely obstructed from view. Somehow, even Daydream managed to comply by having shadows in black and white make their own angles even though she was looking straight on. It's uncanny. Any cover art that breaks these rules will sell less than 3 million. Emotions: face obstructed and smiling, 2 million sold. Rainbow: smiling 2.9 million. Glitter: smiling and angle too sharp, so there's face obstruction: gold. CB: No angle and hair obstructs entire upper right quadrant of face: 1.2 million. E=MC2: face obstruction: 1 million. Memoirs: 3 faces with 2 smiles, and 2 obstructions: not even gold. MC2Y: face obstruction with too much hair and smiling: almost gold. So far this latest effort also has face obstruction with too sharp of an angle in one and hair covering up her face in the other. If push comes to shove, I'd be ok with double platinum. (Friday 2 May 2014; 4:14)

She shut down Times Square (43,188) by Will from England There, she promoted the album, you happy now? But in all seriousness: that was epic. Keep the surprises coming Mariah, keep the surprises coming. (Friday 2 May 2014; 4:08)

MC Times Square (43,187) by clueey23 from USA MC just shut down Times Square in NYC. I'm getting all of the "Maybach Moments" that I've wanted. That's what I'm talking about. I'm very happy with the beginning stages of this promotion for this album. (Friday 2 May 2014; 4:02)

NYC promo (43,186) by ACMRitz from United States To all the negative people who have criticized the "lack of promo", Mariah literally just invaded Times Square. It was a mob scene, as she interacted with fans and the center of the world was lit with images of her cover. Mariah is on a roll. She is going hard with the promo. Can't wait for what else is in store. (Friday 2 May 2014; 3:56)

Flop? (43,185) by Ryan from Canada Badr, YME was not a complete flop. She did just top the Billboard dance chart for her 17th #1. It's not a bad song really. The problem is that radio does not play new Mariah singles. They don't really give her a chance. They have pretty much counted her out. (Friday 2 May 2014; 3:16)

Title meaning (43,184) by Jono from USA Anyone have any idea what one of the tracks mean? I'm talking about Money ($ * / ...). Haha what is that? (Friday 2 May 2014; 2:37)

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