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Carlos Jaramillo / Gilbert (42,566) by Kenny from Canada Wow Carlos, I think you broke the record for the most thumb downs ever. Are people thumbing you down because they disagree that this site isn't the place to link up? Or maybe people here just don't like Kik? So confusing. I will anxiously wait to see how many thumb downs I get on this post. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 16:04)

We're on the way (42,564) by Ryan from the Philippines So happy to know and see the promotions have started to roll prior for the May 6th release. I hope the team won't let any dead air to come in between to sustain the buzz about the new album, no more delaying, wiser single choices, better videos, better image (Mariah please darken your hair, it'll make you look younger), genuine performance and speaking of it, I hope we get to see her sing back to back on different TV shows once the new/official single drops. It's undisputed that this era is so crucial for MC like if the song doesn't get to atleast top 10, the people will call her flop, so I just wish everyone's gonna work their a**es out including her. And yes, I like "Supernatural", they better name the album after it. No confirmation from the queen though, so I'll just stay perched for the mean time. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 13:25)

Supernatural as album title (42,563) by Eternal from Italy It has a nice ring to it. I like thinking of Supernatural as two separate words - "super" because Mariah's juggling roles of mother, wife, and work as a singer; and "natural" because she's doing what she does best - music. It's simple yet effective and it conveys so much meaning. And the song itself features dem babies, so it would make sense if she chose this as the album title too, because this journey she has been through in the last few years mainly involved Roc and Roe. I'm really psyched about May 6, I'll reserve any comment about her new music until the album drops. At this point, that's all I'm concerned about - that there won't be any more supernatural, natural or unnatural delays to the album release. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 9:48)

Re: Adam (42,562) by nikki from usa I love Mariah's music. I haven't been the least bored with it at all. And yes, the performance she did with Micheal Buble with live instruments, musicians, Mike himself, and Mariah even adlibbing through was fantastic. The problem is that whenever MC is amazing and on point the media pretends like it didn't happen unless they can work a lipsync angle. Her 4th of July special as well. And when it comes to live shows, MC doesn't have any say in dubbing. The producers of the network/show control it. That's something frequently done on tv today and its not just her. However, when producers screw up or there's a "lipsync" scandal, it's pretty easy to find the actual truth. Look for the uploads from fans that were live at the event. Their prissy little camera phones don't lie, nor do they having dubbing or auto tune accessories. I can say with perfect confidence there is something wrong with the technicians these days. Because, there's no reason 80% of the time Mariah sounds eargasmic on a dinky camera phone and off key or out of sync on tv. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 8:48)

Shock value vs talent (42,561) by Manny from U.S. Thanks you Robert-Anthony for that positive pep talk. It reminded me of why we fell in love with Mariah. That voice. The voice which can go from low, husky tones to angelic piercing tones. The other day I was watching when Mariah sang "America the beautiful" at the NBA finals. I hadn't seen it in a while. I got "goosebumps" all over. I'm going to take this post to another direction. I am a 35 year old man. I have seen how the music industry has changed. These days the more you shock the more you sell. About the comparison of Mariah and Beyonce. I am a fan of Beyonce. But Mariah has kept personal and artistic integrity. When Mariah said she hadn't listened to "Drunk in Love", I thought it was a shade at Beyonce. But I realized the hidden sexual meanings in " Drunk in Love". It was not a shade. I think Mariah, being the prude that she is, would not want to even listen to it. Yes, Mariah dresses sexy and shows all these angles of her breasts, but she still has a more innocent persona. To me, Beyonce wanted to use the shock value to sell more records. She is in the same league as Lady Gaga (who gets vomited on) and Miley Cyrus ( who wears jumpsuits with marijuana prints). I admire and applaud Mariah for keeping her integrity as a person and as an artist. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 5:44)

Supernatural feat. dem babies (42,559) by Quaid Long from USA This guy has all kinds of news you all, including a confirmed track on the new album. Don't hate, I'm just reporting stuff as I see it. (I wasn't able to watch but there's apparently a video of her confirming this.) (Thursday 10 April 2014; 3:45)

Robert Anthony (42,558) by ratchetgirl from USA What Robert Anthony said is basically every lamb's dream. But it likely is not going to happen. Here is why: the Frozen soundtrack has been out for awhile, and it's still on top. I doubt that her album will throw an album that's been atop the Hot Billboard for 14 or so weeks. Also, you also stated that a single will be propelled to number one, but thing is Happy is still really popular. I have no idea how this whole album will be released whether it be like a normal album or "super" album. Either way, I believe it will be Mimi's last singing album and she will retire. I mean, from what I have heard, this album is a combination of all her other albums. There's no doubting that. If Mariah does everything right, this album should be a hit. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 0:59)

I don't think Mariah's music is uninteresting (42,557) by Brad Catoe from United States This will not be Mariah's last album. I'm sorry, but that's just crazy. Also, talking about the vocals. I really can't think of anyone in the industry who could sing like she does on You're Mine. She's gonna sign to a new label, possibly Epic, and make music as long as she lives. It's her passion. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 0:43)

Prediction, Mariah's farewell album (42,556) by ADAM from USA Nikki from the USA, I think you may be onto something. I also think this may be her last album. I started thinking that based on her comment on WWHL with Andy Cohen when she mentioned that "if this were her last album" the arc she would want to convey is a complete message and that rushing the album would be a disservice. I think the length of time from her last CD and preoccupation with her personal life over making substantial music just helps support my theory. I think she's done with the music business and wants to live her life. She'll most likely keep producing music for her own purposes and other people. If you don't agree with me just keep in mind two factors - her deteriorating vocal cords and disinteresting music. When can anyone truly say they heard her not dub a performance in the last 10 years? The magic of her voice seems to only be present when she releases a studio cleaned up version of what she wants the public to hear. It's tough to acknowledge but it's true and really I'm ok with it. Its not her fault, I would do the same thing as well. She's fading out gracefully. What does the message board think? Let's debate it. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 0:15)

NYHotShotta / promotion (42,555) by Marissa from USA To touch on your points about Beyonce's pre-promotion, although it's probably too late now, I wish Mariah would go a more creative route for promotion. Doing 40 interviews talking about her dogs, her unpleasant pregnancy, dem babies and 5 minutes worth of convo about the music is getting old. It's getting too predictable. As much as I love when Mariah gives us little snippets from her personal life, until she officially retires, she still needs to keep that air of unattainability and scarcity for people to take her more seriously. There are two things that are taking away from that: Nick Cannon and his blabbermouth and MC posting non-music related things on Instagram all the time and rambling about things that have nothing to do with the music. Beyonce's documentary was so exciting because there was still so much about her that we didn't know. She's intensely private. If MC did a documentary I don't think any of us would be surprised by anything in it. We know her lingo, where she vacations, all the people she doesn't associate with, the type of clothes she'll wear, we even know her sleep schedule. At this point all I want is a surprise. I just wonder if she has anything else in her bag of tricks to surprise us with because I'm having doubts. (Thursday 10 April 2014; 0:04)

Gilbert (42,554) by Jay from USA Jeez, the way people went in on you over your kik name. I thought it must have been so offensive until I found your post. That name, de "sucio" no tiene nada. I was expecting something NSFW. (I's assuming you speak Spanish.) (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 23:30)

6 May 2015 (42,553) by Bill from the UK I think I'd die if it was May 6 2015 lol. I'm sure she will stick to the committed release date, and I'm really looking forward to hearing the new songs. Less than a month to go now after this agonising wait. MC.com mentioned YME as being the "lead" single. I wonder if this means Beautiful and TAOLG have been kicked off the album now? That would be a real shame as I love those songs. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 22:19)

Confirmed: MC's promo starts in Canada and CNN (42,552) by nikki from usa Mariah just did an interview that will be aired throughout this week on ET Canada and an interview with Etalk. Mariah will be featured on CNN's Leading Women on her album drop date May 6th. Mariah confirmed Stevie Wonder is on this record and Qtip. Putting all this together: "If this were my last album", having an industry party with all the dj's in the land about her past hits, having Stevie Wonder on this album when she used to say she wasn't out long enough to work with him, her promo being centralized around accomplishments. If this isn't a send-off, then this sounds like a lifetime chronicle. If this is her last album, then she doesn't really have to promote it so much after all. She won't need to. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 21:15)

Carlos Jaramillo (42,551) by Gilbert from USA I love it, I guess I deserve your little rant. My screen name is more of a nickname from friends. So I'm sorry it was off putting to you and others. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 21:14)

Album promotion and May 6th (42,550) by Bobby A from United States Lambs, we need stop worrying about May 6th. We are going to have a new album from MC. Lambs and the world will be very pleased. I have a strong feeling that we are going to get a new single next week as well as the album title and tracklisting. Something tells me the album is going to be released on May 6th in a very different way. We may have a Target or Best Exclusive with extra tracks or a bonus DVD. Completing this album has been a journey for MC and she is going to deliver that journey to lambs in a very special way. This album will be the best album of her career. Critics and radio are going to be surprised when it comes out on May 6th. I sure hope the extra studio time will give us a Pharrell, Detail, Ryan Tedder, Pop and Oak, Jack Splash, Da Internz, and Timbaland collaboration. Surely, the past month out on the beach produced some new collaborations. The week of May 6th is going to be filled with television and radio promotions. Just wait. It is going to propel the album and single to #1. No other artist is coming out with a new album on May 6th. So, MC will have a strong chance to be #1 again. Let's support Mariah by buying an extra copy on May 6th to give to a new fan. If we want her back at #1, then let's support the album with 10 times the buying power than a normal fan. We can do it. Let's make May 6th MC Day. Can we do it. Can we make it happen for MC? (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 20:31)

Gilbert from USA (42,548) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA The answer for your thumbs down is that, this is not Grinder, hon. Or adam4adam. No one else on here is trying to make passes at anyone else. That's so un-Mariah. Lol. Furthermore, your KIK screen name is off-putting, for this site. I'm sure the reaction would be different on Manhunt.com which, again, serves an obviously different purpose than this site. Hence the reactions (thumbs down). (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 20:02)

John from USA (42,547) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA I don't know how it's possible that you have gotten even "one'" thumbs down. Your comment was ridiculously on point. Exact to the letter. 100% logic was used. I wish Mimi herself could get a copy of your articulation. I miss her too, man. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 19:43)

R&B (42,546) by Warr-en-Peace from United States Although there has been a resurgence of success in the R&B and Hip Hop genres, with Frank Ocean and Beyonce and the like having popular albums, none of the aforementioned artists are raking in the number ones with wholly R&B songs. In fact, none of them have had recent number one singles. It pains me to say it, but Rihanna seems to be the only one who can successfully attain a #1 with an R&B-flavored song - although it may be a stretch to call it that. Either way, if Mariah wants to go for an R&B sound, that is fine; however, she needs to realize that's not going to get her at the top of the charts. More people identify with Pop music, than they do with R&B, which is clearly evident in reviewing her career discography. Perhaps she feels doing strictly Pop music stifles her creativity, as in the early days of her career. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 18:57)

Jermaine/Mariah's musical direction (42,545) by John from USA Dude, I agree with you 100%. I don't necessarily feel that Mariah has hit a creative rut, but I do think she's uncertain as to the direction she wants to go in. I think we need more songs like #Beautiful, something fresh, fun, upbeat, and different. While I love You're Mine, it's just such a tried-and-true formula. TAOLG is another gem, but would have been better left as an album cut. And I won't even speak of the original version of Triumphant. Essentially, I think Mariah needs to decide on a path, and commit to it. Are we getting an album that is Music Box/Daydream-ish with "raw ballads", an R&B/Pop hybrid like Butterfly/TEOM/Rainbow, a party record like E=MC2, or a vibe album like MOAIA? I think maybe she's worried about trying to cater to everyone, which she can't. I hope she can get her groove back after she finally "lets go" of this album. I honestly think she can still have a solid hit radio single. #Beautiful proved that last summer. Despite her age, when the music is good (TMB, Obsessed, #Beautiful), radio and the general public will respond. And notice how those hits had no rappers and weren't WBT clones. She needs to drop the rappers (or save them for the urban remixes), sing in her full voice, and stop trying to re-create WBT. I always say I'm hard on her, because I know she can do it. She's Mariah freaking Carey. She has music running through her veins. She is music. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 16:51)

Randy (42,544) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom You made me laugh man. Could you imagine if it was 6th May 2015? That would be hilarious (and incredibly annoying) at the same time. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 15:47)

Marisa (42,543) by Tony from Ireland For me all the Glitter era was fantastic. I mean, I love the album although I wasn't happy about the singles choices. But she was looking so pretty and her voice was magnificent (Lead The Way). What I love about this era is basically that we don't know anything at all. And that is kinda exiting. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 11:17)

We know the album is coming but (42,542) by Jay from United States I worry it won't sell too good due to the lack of promo. I just don't know what she has in mind but if she promotes after it drops then that would be great. Us lambs are going to buy the album obviously but what about those who haven't kept tabs on the album? I f she silently drops this they won't know about it. I just want as many people to know as possible since she worked so hard on this. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 11:10)

Jermaine (42,541) by George Golden from UK The problem is not Jermaine, it's Mariah herself. She is not going to have a hit record if she does not stop that rnb hip hop music that she has been stuck with since 97. I wonder if she would be who she is now if she had started with all this hip hop. I don't get her at all. The "I am so sexy" image is overplayed, the videos are tacky, for instance Beautiful would have hit number one if it wasn't for that video. She has lost that thing that made her special. We fell in love with your voice not your body. You can be sexy without been tacky. Her music has not grown since. Every song now is a mid tempo jam. It's just ridiculous or maybe she doesn't care anymore. Triumphant Pulse remix should have been released as the original single. We need big upbeat numbers like Emotions, That Chick, LYLT. Please bin the rappers, it's enough at this point. They are ruining your work and your legacy. You are not kidding anyone that you are hood. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 11:05)

Stevie Wonder confirmed on new album (42,540) by Antonio from Spain I was just checking #mariahcarey on Instagram to find out a pic of her in an interview with NYCGov, with thw caption ''Mariah on working with Stevie Wonder for the new album''. We saw the pic of him listening to a Mariah track, but this might mean duet? I would be so happy if this happened, it was a long time coming. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 8:16)

Mariah (42,539) by OGmattyICE from US I love Mariah Carey so incredibly much. I feel honored to live on this planet in this time period of history and hear her voice with my own ears. It's a true gift from God. [censored] Embrace the gift God has given us through Mariah's voice. (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 7:27)

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