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Mariah's work ethic / respect towards fans (42,438) by Alex from England Hopefully people will now remember that there's a lot going on behind the scenes that may delay an album forever. Don't you all think Mariah has been dying to release the music she recorded like 3 years ago? As time goes by, we all change and I'm sure the the different overhauls of the album corresponds to her evolving and not feeling connected anymore to certain songs. 3 years is a long time in a songwriter's life and people complaining about Mariah's work ethic should wonder: didn't Mariah just have to go through the pushbacks of the album? Didn't she take the unfortunate opportunity to keep going back to the studio and work on the album again and again? In my book, Mariah would have been lazy if she had just finished the album 2 years ago and had just sat on the side drinking champagne waiting until it was eventually released. Also, reading that Mariah supposedly lost respect for us is a bit too much. Just because she hasn't posted anything about what's going on behind the scenes? Let me remind everyone that Mariah has a contract, and the bigger part of it we don't know. In general, there's limitation to what you can/can't say about your employer. Mariah seems to be constantly bashed for no reason like no matter what she does or doesn't, it's wrong. For disrespectful public figures, just check Rihanna or Bieber for example. Mariah has always valued her fans and since as early as she could has kept posting, recording messages for us. Oh well, just my 2 cents. (Wednesday 2 April 2014; 15:20)

Give her a break (42,437) by Brad Catoe from United States Mariah has not lost respect for her fans. I think that's a crazy thing to say. I know someone who knows a lot about the music industry and he is saying that a lot of crazy stuff going on with that label. He also has really great insight into what was happening with all the push back and said she was really between a rock and a hard place. She's obviously having problems with the label so lets give her a break. It's been a hard year and a half for her with these singles and AI. It's all good lambs. Also, who ever said the lambs hate Nick, don't generalize. I love Nick and they're obviously happy. I just heard Nick on Stern this morning and he's always trying to push the boundaries. He does it for publicity and it works. (Wednesday 2 April 2014; 15:06)

But where's MC? (42,436) by Angelo from Italy 2th april, ladies and gentlemen, and after news about Island, we all know are waiting for something, but where's Mariah? I mean, why she doesn't tell us, her fans, nothing? Album delay? New single? New deal terms? Nothing. This is sad, and, I'm sorry but it's true, I think she looses her respect for us, if you love your fans you talk with them, you explain something more than your Florida journey. (Wednesday 2 April 2014; 9:11)

Thoughts (42,435) by clueey23 from USA It's a shame what's going on with MCs label, but this situation is far different than Virgin and the Glitter situation. I personally don't think MCs career is in decline. I would think of someone like Lindsey Lohan when I think of a career in decline. If you all listen to YME you will have a better understanding of Nick and MCs relationship. That song is like an open window into their marriage. Marriage isn't an easy thing. I agree that before Nick and American Idol MC did have an untouchable aura about her. But since dem babies and even the marriage, MC seems soo much more grounded and down to earth. I like Nick and Mariah together, and their family unit. It's something to be admired. I just think people read into the wrong things sometimes. OAN, YME is in rotation on the local adult R&B station, 106.7. I think within the month we will see a jump in airplay with the pop and r&b hip hop stations playing the remix with Trey Songz. I would really like to think that the album will be released on May 6, 2014. There isn't a reason for delay. (Wednesday 2 April 2014; 4:52)

Re: Nick and MC's career (42,434) by Daydream327 from USA Although Nick has really been tripping lately in his interviews I think it's a bit absurd to blame Nick or anyone for that matter for Mariah's career decline. Mariah is the one in control of her own career, nobody else. Not Nick, not the label, not her manager. At the end of the day only Mariah can be blamed. If Mariah was married to someone on her level or at least close (ex. Jay and Bey) then I could maybe see how her husband could possibly affect her career, But let's be honest, he's Nick Cannon, he doesn't have that much of a "pull" to damage anyone's career. I'm sure Nick isn't the one telling Mariah to lip, he's not telling Mariah to be dang near naked in a music video, that's all Mariah. I wish some lambs would just stop trying to fault everybody else but Mariah. I actually feel bad for JD the way lambs are coming at him about this era, when I'm sure he is probably just as lost as we are. JD did his job, Mariah didn't do hers. JD nor the label can make a song catch on that people are just not feeling. Lambs bring up Benny, but the thing is it was the music that made that era so epic, along with the amazing performances. If Mariah doesn't start taking her craft serious again, then sadly her career will continue to decline and will be nobody's fault but hers. (Wednesday 2 April 2014; 2:37)

Bad omen (42,433) by nikki from usa I hope not, but this is exactly what happened with Glitter. She signed a huge deal, then they cleaned house, and during the overhaul MC got put on the back burner. It looks like history's repeating itself. I guess we know now why things stopped and no one is doing anything. MC kinda hinted at it when she talked about "her last album". She didn't know what was going to happen with the label and maybe she's had it with labels altogether. I'm hoping this one has a happier ending, maybe with the breakup of the parts they'll properly advertise her album this time instead of getting backed up. Here's hoping. (Wednesday 2 April 2014; 1:15)

Nick (42,432) by Marissa from USA Jaker, I think I get what you're saying about Nick playing a part in MC's career decline. Before Nick, Mariah seemed like a diva with high standards that almost no one could measure up to. When she married Nick, I think a lot of people lost respect for her and even the lambs were confused by that decision. After 11 years of being unmarried, when she finally does tie the knot it's with one of the corniest men in America. Add Nick's motor mouth into the equation and it's even worse. I think the sense of untouchability that Mariah always had diminished when she got married, which is obviously going to reflect on her career. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 23:58)

Marriage observations (42,431) by Marissa from USA As far as their marriage, I think the respect is gone. Nick doesn't respect MC enough to keep their private life private and let's not forget MC's interview with Sway when Nick came and she basically treated him like a mosquito. I think since MC was traumatized by Mottola she wanted a man totally opposite so she could be in control (Nick was younger, less star power, less money, etc). When the scales are unbalanced issues arise. From my observations, when they got married, Mariah didn't adapt her lifestyle at all for him. He proposed in her Moroccan room, they got married at her estate, he moved into her house, he sleeps in a bed with butterflies that she's had since '98 (come on now) , she has her friends in the house 24/7. Nick may be reaping a lot of benefits, but no man wants to feel like an extra in someone's life. He's not running anything in that household. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 23:57)

You're Mine remixes (42,430) by Myles from CT, USA Snooooozeeeeee. Onto the album puh-leasssse. Sorry I don't mean to sound like a jerk. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 23:16)

Dammit IDJ reorganization (42,429) by Randy from USA Well now I can stop watching the sites (Archives, MDJ and MariahCarey.com) because we now have Mariah's excuse to push the album back yet again. Unless, this may mean MC gets to control it coming out regardless of how the first single does/did? What do you all think? (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 22:01)

Island Def Jam dissolved (42,428) by Geronimo from USA I hope this change is good for Mariah. At any rate I hope this news reminds us that there are always unknown factors that fans have no idea about. I am sure label issues have contributed to this album's "challenges". Perhaps now, all of us who like making comments about Mariah's work ethic, complacency and managerial staff and whatever else can opt not to flood the site with negative speculations. Mariah and the professionals can run Mariah's career while fans simply enjoy the music. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 21:21)

The album (42,427) by B from USA The album might be delayed with all the changes going on at Island Def Jam. Glad the new guy in charge is from The Clive Davis School of Record Executives. He respects Mariah and Kayne, she's the biggest female recording artist and he's the biggest rapper in the game. He knows how to help artist like L.A. who helped oversee The Emancipation Of Mimi and E=MC2. Excited that the guy who thinks Rhianna is the most talented female in the game is gone. All female singers today either rip of Madonna and Britney or Mariah. Beyonce is an amazing entertainer and a talented singer. She can write a good song but Mariah is the best female singer, songwriter, actress, and producer too. That's right she can act too. She won an award for her role as a social worker in Precious. Think positively. This guy knows how to use a talent to its full potential. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 20:32)

Heartbreaker (42,426) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I don't know if some of you know this, but there is an alternate version of the music video of Heartbreaker. the alternate version is mostly the same as the official version, but in the alternate version they actually have a scene (the Jay-Z rap part) of Jay-Z and Mariah paying homage to the Scarface bathtub scene. However due to legal issues, the Jay-Z version video could not be released and if they wanted it, they would have to wait a while so Mariah instead released the infamous animated version. I found the video years back when I was educating myself on all things Mariah, anyways I can't find that link, but here's a video of the two versions being played side by side, if you all skip to the rap part, you'll see the difference. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 20:21)

Album (42,425) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ugh MC's latest update is about her dance remixes for YME. I'm a little disappointed. We have zero info on the new album, not even an album cover or title or tracklist. I was hoping she released a new single, but chances of that are slim. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 19:55)

Label (42,424) by Angelo from Italy So, Island Def Jam dies, what kind of effects do you expect? I don't know if this could be a problem or, anyway, a change for Mariah's terms, and I'd be curious about this. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 19:46)

Randy / album titles (42,423) by John from USA Randy, in response to your hilarious list of album titles, I really only have one (and I do believe it rings quite true): Slaydream. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 17:55)

Listening session (42,422) by G.G. from USA I just read on an MC Facebook fan page that there is a listening session tomorrow in NYC for MC's new cd. Can anyone confirm this? (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 17:06)

New song I like (42,421) by Ben from Sweden Here's a new song I like. "Been Lava About You" MP3 for anyone who likes Mariah. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 15:43)

Nick and MC's career (42,420) by jaker20 from US I think Nick and Mariah are starting to get very comfortable that they're pushing each other's boundaries as to what they can say or do in public. If they don't want to get through this, there is an answer: retirement. But as long as they're in public this will always come up. What do you think Nick thinks when she see the mother of his children dancing in tiny little outfits revealing her panties on a music video? What Nick said was tame in comparison to what MC does, and they seem to be both ok with it. It comes with the territory and they know it. To be honest, I don't see their marriage lasting as much as maybe they want. They both have big egos. I've always said Nick is an opportunist. Few knows who he was before the marriage, and MC opened a lot of doors for him. I personally think Nick is the reason for MC's career decline, but that's another story. Nick definitely knows how to work it. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 9:56)

MJ album (42,419) by Darryle from USA MJ has a new album coming May 13th. Hearing this has really put into perspective how much promo is going into Mariah's album. Both albums have been in the making for about the same time yet MJ is still doing more promo and his comes out after Mariah's. You'd think Mariah could a least do a pre order on iTunes or a title/tracklist. We don't have any of those things yet MJ and albums coming out in June do. I don't want to sound like I want Mariah to rush things because I don't. But for real the albums out in 37 days and we've gotten no info on it. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 8:25)

Mariah / Nick (42,418) by flybutterfly from USA You know what Mariah in a way set herself up for this. From the very start I never could wrap my head around her marrying Nick after just 6 weeks but hey I guess it worked out for the best because they are still together with two beautiful children. But I will say what did Mariah expect by marrying a much younger man? Not only a young man but a man that has quite the past with famous chicks and being a "playa". Yeah everybody has a past, but who actually feels the need to bring their past up if they are happily married? Exactly. But let's not act like Mariah didn't call out Nick live on the radio saying if he didn't want his kids in entertainment he should have had kids with someone else, along with some other things she said. I hate to say it because I want them to stay together but I feel like it's the beginning of the end. When your publicly disrespecting each other then obviously there are some issues. Also, has anyone checked Nick's ig feed? He's been posting videos of women dancing in the club. Knowing how Mariah is, I don't see her being okay with this. Their marriage has become very staged and weird to say the least but that's just my opinion. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 5:51)

Carlos, unreleased songs (42,417) by Paul from Usa I really hate to say this, but I doubt we'll see something like this while Mariah still walks on the earth. Usually when an artist dies the catelog gets left to someone or some place (i.e. her record company) or someone buys it. Sadly when someone famous does, then their material becomes sought after, sometimes that's the only time people (non lambs) think to buy it. Sadly who ever puts it together is kinda exploiting the artist by banking on their unfortunate situation (death). Michael Jacks purchased the rights to most of The Beatles material. For some time, if not still, iTunes didn't have the right to list Beatles songs and albums for sale. It would be fantastical if we did get something like that where she could be involved picking her favorites. [Webmaster: The Beatles had a dispute with Apple and that's why their music wasn't released on iTunes for many years. It had nothing to do with Michael Jackson. The Beatles' record company was called Apple Corps and when Apple Inc. started they promised not to do anything involving music. Well, Apple Inc. broke their promise and The Beatles were not amused.] (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 5:50)

Terna / get over it, really (42,416) by Edward from USA Terna, Randy was just joking, just get over it. Or did you really think that he was planning Mariah's funeral when he wrote "Mariah buried"? Thank God he didn't change the name of the song "Open Arms" into "Broken Arms", you would've flown overnight to the US and smack the crack out of him for making fun of Mariah's dislocated shoulder last year. How could you not laugh at the hilarious "Music Locked". I would have to say that the song that best describes Mariah's music these days is "Someday". (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 5:39)

Randy (42,415) by Brad Catoe from United States It was so funny. Don't worry. I think Mimi would cackle at your post haha. Very creative lol. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 5:35)

Collection of unreleased songs (42,414) by Anonymous from I'd like that Mariah releases an album full of unreleased songs since 1990 to 2014. It would be really great, as a fan that enjoy all of her music in all her styles. I'd kill for an album like that. I hope she can do it someday, very soon. (Monday 31 March 2014; 23:01)

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