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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)

Album release / special guest (42,933) by Shezz from Pk Is anybody else concerned about the fact that splitting the album release between digital first and physical week 2 might not give her enough of a first week tally to get her a number 1 album? As we all know sadly Mimi no longer has that large of a fanbase. If some of the lambs wait for the physical cd to purchase it, we could sadly see a low first week total. Secondly, I hope rumours are true and Beyonce is the special guest, but since he's not listed in the guest stars, couldn't it be Stevie Wonder? (Which would be awesome as well.) (Saturday 26 April 2014; 21:26)

Radio play (42,932) by Chicago Lamb from USA Mariah's back catalogue always garners spins at radio leading up to a new release. It's a way to bring the artist back to the public ear. Happens every album release. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 18:32)

Album title (42,931) by NCredible Nick from USA Hi everyone. I am new to the message board. According to a recent article that I read, I think Mariah's new album title will something that has to do with the baby grand piano that she purchased from Marylin Monroe at the auction. We knew that she said it's "a possession of her and it's an entity" and the article I read further explained why she purchased the piano. She bought it because it reminded her of her childhood, "It was the only piece of childhood she's ever had. That's why she clings on to it." Anyone else agree? Btw the article was from The Guardian. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 17:46)

Suppose the album is released on Monday (42,930) by Bobby A from United States What if the album is released as early as Monday? Remember, I was the one that said that she was going to release the album in a different way. And I feel strongly about my next statement. Suppose the special guest star is Beyonce. We all have been hearing about a duet with Beyonce called "Further Up". It would be a great move to capitalize on sales. Even the non-Mariah fan wants to hear these two voices together. I just hope there is a deluxe edition with extra tracks or a DVD. I am looking forward to hearing the Hit-Boy, Mike Will Made It, and R. Kelly tracks. I want to see that #Beautiful remix video with Young Jezzy as well. I am going to buy two copies, one for myself and one for a co-worker. I hope every lamb pledges to do the same to make this album debut at #1. It is time to dethrone Frozen. We can do it. Mariah deserves it after all of the complaining and criticizing we have been doing in the past three years. Like I said before, this is going to be the best album of her career. She has never taken this long to release an album. I have been like addict without my new Mariah music to bump in the car. When the album is released digitally, we need to call up every Top 40-Urban-Rythmic radio station and request that they play Thirsty or other tracks. I am so excited. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 17:31)

On the radio (42,929) by Darryle from USA This is off topic of what everyone else is talking about but I heard Mariah twice on the radio this weekend. I heard Emotions and ABMB. When they came on I just started jamming out and singing. It made me really happy to hear her. It's a good sign that she's getting played because I live in Japan on a military installation so our radio is top 40 and request. So that means someone out there on base is thinking of Mariah. This just goes to show that Mariah has longevity and a lot of artists don't have that. Half the music on the radio won't be remembered 15 years from now but songs from 95 and 91 are still getting played. I'm happy for Mariah, she's got a legacy and it's long lasting. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 15:44)

JD (42,928) by B from USA MC should have left JD in 2005. Yes, they wrote Always Be My Baby, We Belong Together, and Don't Forget About Us. I forgot to mention The One from Charmbracelet. He is irrelevant. She needs new producers with fresh ideas and sounds. She needs a real manager like Benny Medina, not one of her friends (Randy and JD). I think she's doing JD's job for him anyways. Trying to help him avoid bankruptcy? (Saturday 26 April 2014; 15:21)

Webmaster (42,926) by Bill from the UK What a great response to all the crap QueenMC has been spewing out for the last few months. Well said. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 13:55)

Re: Secret duet (42,925) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands I don't think you should believe anything QueenMC writes. When asked what his sources are, he never answers. On April 16 he said the album was called "Liberation", one day (!) later he said the album was called "Illusions" and he even presented a full tracklist. The same day he told us about a duet with Justin Bieber, called "Swap It Out". On April 18 he knew the album has a Minnie Riperton/The Sherelles sounding. On April 20, he suggested the album was pushed back to July 3. On April 21, he said Mariah has recorded more than 20 songs for the album. On April 25, he said the album is called "Heavenly Existence" and now he tells us the album title and tracklist could change the last minutes. Yeah right, this way he can tell us later that all his fantasies he shared with us were true. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 13:17)

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