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Apparent surprise (42,958) by Shezz from Pk It seems that the media is assuming the surprise/secret element of the release themselves and drawing comparisons to Beyonce. Nowhere has Mariah herself mentioned yet that the album will be a surprise or a secret - all she's said is that she will release all the info and music at once. I'm tired of the media attacking her for not knowing how surprises work. As for the possible short delay. [censored] Lambs take a deep breath and carry on with your lives. The album will get here when it gets here. Stop acting like you've been done this horrible personal injustice. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 20:34)

Get a hobby (42,957) by Stacey from USA Here is a thought: Get a new hobby or jump back into an old one to pass the time till MC's album is released. No sense in getting all worked up over something you can't control. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 20:20)

Clarification (42,956) by Marissa from USA My point with the waitress analogy was that you shouldn't spend money unless you are satisfied. Let's not make it seem like I compared her to a piece of trash. Waitresses are valuable human beings too, in fact wasn't Mariah one many years ago? (Sunday 27 April 2014; 20:10)

Fans (42,955) by Danny Braden from Uk Mariah's lambs are beginning to sound like little monsters. Sorry but reading some messages don't sound like opinions, they sound more like bitter shade. This is not the place for it. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 20:03)

Child please (42,954) by Marissa from USA Spending money consciously is stupid? You may want to take a personal finance class and educate yourself. There are definitely some middle schoolers on this site because last time I checked adults can at least respect someone's decision even if they disagree. Only adults understand the concept of standing on principle, even if it is regarding your fave. If it's that much of an issue than someone can give me the money for the album and I'll gladly buy it even if it comes out in 2016. I have no issue spending anyone else's money thoughtlessly but if it's mine I'll be spending wisely. I'm only doing this if it gets pushed back again, if it comes out on May 6th I'll be buying it like the rest of you, so calm down. If May 6th is a go then at least they would have been faithful to their word. I've said what I had to say. Some will buy and some won't. Next. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 20:00)

Hpod from the UK (42,953) by Gerald from USA by the way of NYC Actually magazine issues and shoots are done a couple of months in advance. According to Mariah herself the previous title The Art Of Letting Go has since been scrapped as for the new title its unknown to the public. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 19:50)

ss from Canada (42,952) by Lamb_O_Chop from Australia You better preach hunny. I'm more tired of people complaining about the push backs than the actual pushbacks. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 19:47)

UK Observer magazine (42,951) by Hana from UK In my copy of the Observer it says, "Art of Letting Go" out late May. Eh? Eh? Did they decide on that title then? (Sunday 27 April 2014; 19:23)

Surprise guest (42,950) by Jonathan from United States I just thought what if the surprise guest is Whitney Houston, because Mariah said she was working with her before her death or maybe it is Ariana Grande. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 15:09)

Album name (42,949) by Musti from UK Mariah said it comes from a personal possession of hers that she's had almost all her life. I was tempted to think it is Marylin Monroe related but she only acquired the piano in 1999. And now in the new Observer interview she mentions having a hefty Monroe biography when she was a child. And she talks about her in almost half the interview. Hmmm. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 15:09)

Marissa (42,948) by Marky Mark from Australia I'm sorry but you saying you don't think it's childish is stupid. It is actually stupidly childish to not buy the album because it gets delayed. If it was 4 weeks late but the album ended up being absolutely brilliant are you really not gonna buy it because it was 4 weeks late? Childish. Oh and comparing it to service from a waitress is just laughable. I can't wait and I hope she releases it sooner than later. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 14:07)

Chill out people (42,947) by ss from Canada I don't understand why people on here are pressed at how this era is turning out for them. It's not about you or the info leading up to the release date, it's about the final product at the end of the day. Comparing Mariah's work to that of a service from a waitress is disrespectful and it's also like comparing apples and oranges. Back in the day MC just released the damn album after her first single dropped and everything followed suit. Everyone is on edge constantly needing information and buying into so much miss-information, it's become a joke. There's a fixed date for May 6th, just roll with it, it's not that deep. I don't get why people are having panic attacks over the release date and album title. It's only another week so calm down, things will start popping up about the album in due time or all at once when it releases officially. Let's not over do this whole situation and draw conclusions when all everyone is doing is speculating. We won't know until MC tweets/facebooks/instagrams/press releases about the project herself. She said she wanted control, so at least give her some credit and protection of her own work. Until then, have a little faith, happy back catalogue listening everyone. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 5:30)

Late May (42,946) by Jeremey Carey from United States I honestly want to believe that the album will come out around May 6th and not late May. I think that they may be saying late May, so when the album drops early May that it might have the surprise album effect instead of releasing it late for the surprise effect. I won't believe any pushbacks unless Mariah says so herself, but then again she hasn't been communicating with the fans lately. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 5:17)

Lol all these album names (42,945) by Dan from US Are cracking me up, could you imagine "and the album of the year goes to Mariah Carey Champagne". Like hahaha. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 5:03)

My opinion (42,944) by enwar00 from usa For me, I don't feel like I have to buy the album or that I'm in any way obligated to do so. I will buy the album because I love Mariah and her music and always find enjoyment in all of her albums and therefore I want to. Whether the album was released in 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015, I would be buying it. At the end of the day the delay won't matter to me because time rolls by anyway. Mariah doesn't disappoint me with her music and I feel a connection with it. That's just my opinion and how I feel. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 4:05)

Marissa (42,943) by Terna from Nigeria Nobody's here for all that noise you keep making about "not buying the album when it drops". Yeah right when we all know you'll be one of the first people to rush out and buy it. Just spare us the headaches for having to hear you say it for the umpteenth time, you're beginning to sound like a broken record. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 3:34)

My money, my choice (42,942) by Marissa from USA I don't see anything childish about not buying an album if it gets delayed again after we've endured so much mess this era. Unlike Mariah, I'm not worth half a billion dollars so I think before I spend. Many of us have been expecting an album since 2012. I don't have a problem with the album not being ready, I have a problem with her/her team getting our hopes up and dropping us on our behinds constantly. If you know the album isn't ready, don't make us think it is. Apparently some people think that's an unreasonable request. The thing is neither I or anyone else who hasn't been satisfied in this era is dictating what she does because we have no power over her actions. We do have power over how and what we spend our money on. Some of you guys think that no matter how much bs we go through it is our job to spend our money on whatever she does, like it or not. Is this an album purchase or a tithe? I'm not obligated to do anything. Buying an album from a terrible era (if another push back happens) is like giving your waitress a big tip when you didn't even enjoy the meal or the service. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 2:32)

Album title (42,941) by Badr from USA I agree with that wise person who said people should stop guessing the album title. Most of these guesses are ridiculous. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 1:31)

Album to be entitled "Champagne"? (42,940) by PeterB from UK I think it would work for several reasons: 1) We all know how festive MC is. 2) We know how much she likes Mimi splashes and moments dahling. 3) The album is about celebrating Mariah's legacy and future. (Sunday 27 April 2014; 0:26)

Push back (42,939) by steven from usa I'm new to posting but I read the message board every day and I notice a lot of people saying they will not buy the album if it is pushed back. That is childish. How can you dictate when she releases her album? You are treating her like a child. "If you don't release when I say, I'm going to punish you by not buying the album." Come on now that's so ridiculous. Why not support her choice? This is her work not ours. Her albums are gifts to fans because we get to hear the beauty of her voice. Support her. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 23:46)

You aren't slick (42,938) by Marissa from USA Can someone explain to me why I read an article saying the album is coming out in late May instead of May 6th? If this is a sly pushback, you guys already know what I plan to do (or rather what I plan not to do). (Saturday 26 April 2014; 22:29)

Album (42,937) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I can't wait for more details on the album and its release. Mariah spent so much time on it, I expect really good songs. But more than that I'm just "thirsty" for some new MC songs. I won't bother trying to guess the name of the album, it can be anything, so I'll just wait. I hope the cover is nice and classy. I still am rooting for Beyonce to be the surprise guest star. I think a duet with the two of them can burn the charts down. The Justin Bieber rumour, I don't know if it's true, but even if he is on the album I don't mind as long as he isn't the prized surprise guest. This album is really important for Mariah and I really hope it goes to number one and also that she picks up atleast one number 1 single from this album which will definitely get her back to the top where she deserves to be. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 22:12)

Shezz / Stevie (42,936) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Stevie Wonder is not the surprise guest. Mariah candidly talks about working with Stevie in the Canadian interview. She said that Stevie is on the album but only plays the harmonica, he has no vocals (which is sad, it would have been great if he did sing). Anyways so since that name is already out, the surprise guest has to be someone else. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 22:05)

Webmaster (42,935) by Shezz from Pk Ok, new here and I didn't know that the webmaster proof reads and changes some words. I actually wrote since he's not listed in the performers in the Billboard article, maybe she means Stevie Wonder is the surprise guest. [Webmaster: If you just write in English, I don't have to change words. "n" and "r" are not words, the same for "cud", "wud" and "cudnt".] (Saturday 26 April 2014; 21:49)

Album title (42,934) by Danny Braden from Uk The album is about faith and the Lord. That's something so personal to her and she believes hand on heart music has got her through things and the past 5 years have been hard for her including a miscarriage. I think it will be a journey, the hardest one she's ever had to endure. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 21:37)

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