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Mariah's mental state (40,317) by Jimbo from UK I worry about MC. She comes across as unstable and rambling in interviews, and this is reminiscent of the Glitter era. Compare that with how polished her interviews were during the Charmbracelet or Mimi eras and one begins to wonder if she is suffering some form of anxiety disorder or other personal problem. Her career is of secondary importance, I just want her to be healthy and safe. (Sunday 29 December 2013; 2:01)

Strategic plan (40,316) by Blake from USA Now that 2014 is 4 days away, I am wondering what is the plan with Mariah? I feel like she has no team. Jermaine organized the Facebook single which was pointless. If this is the new era for lambs, let's hope the next single is smash out of the box. She needs this to make a solid release worth of IDJ. Otherwise it could be shelved permanently. Mariah has said "it's my fault that we pushed the album back", but I don't get it and it could be label related but she is not at will to say. Summer of 2012 was supposed to be historic, Triumphant-historic was right but not in a good way. Then 7/23/13 album release date with #Beautiful becoming a hit single. Then it's pushed back before her injury because "she wants to make the best album possible for her lambs", then the injury happens and her wacky behavior gets worse by the day. I just can't justify all this. All I can do is listen to her catalog and pray she is not done in the business. Many think her career is done. (Saturday 28 December 2013; 17:06)

Songs never before heard by the queen (40,314) by Carlos Jaramillo from USA So I was able to do some research and found literally [...] of songs written and recorded by MC that are filed and active through ASCAP that none of us have [...] Songs written/recorded as early as 1987. [...] Well it says that Tommy owes the right to many of these songs and, certainly she must also have a hundred songs she prerecorded to select the "best" from for any given album. We love Mariah but, you can hear a "total" different voice in each album. Her voice, though amazing, seems to be very delicate or, um, "abused". Either way, songs she probably didn't like then, must sound [...] now, considering the incalculable vocal abilities she displayed in her youth. Give me ideas. [...] I have funds, I'll do all the leg work and pay for the necessities, but I don't know where to start. Help me. It'd be the [...] gift we could give ourselves in this life time (for us ol'school lambs). (Friday 27 December 2013; 17:51)

Just saying (40,313) by clueey23 from USA I don't want MC to be confined to what the industry or radio wants her to do or sound like. At this point in her career, she is digging deeper than ever before. What we hear on radio sounds like microwave music sometimes, the artistry isn't there anymore. So I want a more creative amazing album than chart success. I think MC is tired of compromises just to be heard. And I'm glad "The Art of Letting Go" was the glimpse of what's to be expected in 2014. Her honesty about AI and AIWFCIY in these past few interviews are steps in the right direction. I can't wait for the New Years performance. (Thursday 26 December 2013; 19:41)

Merry Christmas (40,312) by B from USA I own the dual disc album. In my opinion, this is one of MC's best albums. My top three are Merry Christmas, Daydream, and Butterfly. Charmbracelet, TEOM, and E=MC2 are my top three of the 2000's. However, each album has at least one or two songs that I love. Emotions is also a favorite. Her vocals are chill inducing. The high notes, oh how, she trills me when she does those. (Thursday 26 December 2013; 18:04)

Nick Cannon Christmas pics (40,311) by Licia from USA Nick posted some pics on Twitter and Instagram last night and I was dying laughing. He photoshopped himself into pics of Mariah when she was younger and Mariah even reposted one of the pics. They were so cute and hilarious. The funniest part is that half the people posting comments thought the pics were real. Lmao. I was trying to post one of the pics but couldn't. You can go to Nick's Instagram if you want to see them. (Thursday 26 December 2013; 16:47)

Next week's Hot 100 (40,310) by Isiah from USA Expect a big jump for AIWFCIY on next week's Hot 100. Obviously airplay and sales are increased due to Christmas, but more importantly that viral video by Steve Kardynal will definitely boost the chart points for AIWFCIY. As of this writing the video has over 7 million views. Recall that Steve Kardynal's previous video "Wrecking Ball" propelled it back to Number 1, nine weeks after it initially peaked there. Who knows we may have another MC Top 10 hit in the making. (Thursday 26 December 2013; 10:43)

Forget about Walter in the new album (40,309) by Edward from USA Judging by what Mariah told Andy Cohen about "All I Want For Christmas Is You", we shouldn't expect any collaboration with Walter for the next new. She threw some shade and basically said she gave 50% of the rights to the song just because someone else was playing the chords of the bridge that she was singing to them. Reading the Inlay of the Merry Christmas CD it clearly states: Lyrics: Mariah Carey, Music: Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff. So, when Walter statement about co-writing the song is very misleading. He may have gotten 50% of the song, but he clearly didn't add anything to the lyrics. He put to notes on the piano the melody that Mariah, not him, was singing to him, and he was co-producer, but he didn't add anything to the lyrics. I'm happy she said it because I was also in shock when he stated he co-wrote the song on several interviews. (Thursday 26 December 2013; 4:47)

Merry Christmas (40,308) by Will from England Merry Christmas to all the lambs, and to your families, hope you all had a festive day! (Thursday 26 December 2013; 0:28)

Thoughts (40,307) by B from USA Mariah meant Migrate should have been a single from that album(E=MC2). The new album won't be her last. Her M&M diss was shade at it's best and her thoughts on Idol were spot on. Her voice is still the best, the years of wear and tear has made her voice more expressive, and as she stated she has more #1 as a producer than any producer. She's still the queen. Calm down. (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 23:06)

Michael Bublé special (40,304) by Paul D from USA It's interesting that Mariah taped the Christmas Time is in the Air Again performance during the Michael Bublé special without the studio audience. Of course the orchestra was there, but the studio audience was not. (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 22:00)

Not lipped but definitely dubbed (40,303) by Edward from USA ZachMC, I think she sung live, yet they dubbed the performance. Those are two complete different things. I hope her voice is tired from being in the studio too much. I wouldn't like to go to a concert where Mariah is talking half way her performances because she can't hold the notes. I rather see her retire than seeing people walking out of her concerts, because as I said she cannot compensate with other things. I just happened to be looking for her concerts on YouTube, and I found her full 2012 concert in Morocco. I thought that Mariah was assassinating her own songs. I was in shock! At this point in time I think she should change the name of the album, and release a double disc album. Like "For the soul" with ballads, and "For the body" with more groovy songs. While on a break, I think she should collaborate with hot artists to keep her name in the air and possibly score another no. 1. (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 21:09)

Mariah's carreer at this point (40,302) by Alex from England People need to understand Mariah will never dominate the charts/radio the way she did before. Her peak is long gone. But it is OK. At least she's had a wonderful time and has solidified a legacy. Mariah will go down in books as one of the most prolific, talented and influencial singer/songwriters of our generation, if not, ever. I think this should be enough for lambs, right? Sure, I'd love for Mariah to be on top again, to have several #1's to beat The Beatles, etc. But I do think it is better for her to have an album that will be raved about by critics, more so than a big-selling radio-friendly album. After 23 years in the industry, Mariah needs to be remembered as an artist, not a #1 making-machine. I wish her album "Butterfly" would come out today, it would be such a fresh album to reignite the interest in her, still 15 years after its release. Overall, Mariah has had so much success and so many incredible songs, her voice has taken our breaths away on so many occasions that I understand it is hard to accept that that Mariah is a thing of the past. But I have let go of that period in time, I still cherish it as a treasure and am so glad I was alive to experience the magic of 90's Mariah. Now I just want good music, a good album, a good vocal, something that will make me think 'wow, I didn't expect that!' I want music, not hits. But if that music happens to turn into hits, I'm not saying no. (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 21:00)

John from USA (40,301) by T from USA I'm with you man. I hope she gets one more top ten hit off this new album. I would actually love if the album goes #1 and she has one #1 song on the album. Then I would be okay if this really was her last album ever. Let's all support her one more time on this one, she has been working hard on this one you can just tell. I for one am going to buy the album on iTunes and also a physical copy. (Probably the last physical CD Mariah will release, I doubt in another four years there will even be "CD's", especially with what Beyonce started.) (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 16:58)

No lipsynching at Buble special (40,300) by ZachSingsMariah from USA I have watched both of her performances at the Michael Buble special several times now and there is no way any part of either song was lipped. I've watched so many lipped (or at least partially lipped) Mariah performances at this point I can pretty well discern between live and lipped. Both of these songs she absolutely was singing live and knocked it out of the park. It has been ages since she sounded that good live. Maybe the friendly vocal competition with Michael helped her bring her A+ game. (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 9:30)

Worried about Mariah's career/legacy (40,299) by John from USA Maybe I am just being a worrywart, but I can't help but be worried about the state of Mariah's career. I don't know what her strategy is at this point (assuming she even has one), but all I want is one more radio/top 10 hit. A number 1 would be amazing. Just one more hit to solidify her legendary status. She's had hits after TEOM, but much more sporadically. I know she's married with kids, but I guess I feel an artist of her caliber deserves better. Maybe I'm getting overly nostalgic listening to her back catalogue as I sip eggnog. Mariah has provided the soundtrack to my life, and I guess I just don't want the dream to ever end. I really hope she delivers with this new album. I would love another solid hit single. If Cher can do it at 53 with "Believe", than Mariah still has more than enough time for more hits. C'mon Mariah, you can do this. (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 3:18)

Last album (40,298) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I don't see what's all the fuss about? You should not take everything she says so seriously. She was just talking about a hypothetical situation. Like if something happened to her (like she lost her voice or was in any accident God forbid), and she could not give her fans another album then she would want her last album to be the best they had. Or who knows MC could have put in that line to spark a controversy because the album is coming soon and it's important to get people to start talking about it all over again. I say this because by now a lot of people have given up on the album. Especially after the release date was cancelled. It might sound harsh but even though MC is the best singer of our time, even she needs publicity stunts to keep herself on the map, because other people are catching up to her legacy. I hope she bags a few more number ones soon or Rihanna is seriously going to take over! (Wednesday 25 December 2013; 0:44)

Walter Afanasieff (40,297) by Manny from U.S. I was watching the Butterfly era interview with MTV's Tabitha Soren. Mariah was asked about firing Walter. She says how could she fire him if that's her producer. She also said something like telling Walter a secret and him repeated it. It sounds like that's where all the drama between them started. (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 19:54)

I agree with Licia and Edward (40,296) by RadChad from United States Mariah has had an illustrious career, her legacy will live on. As she should at this point in her life shes putting her family first, It's obvious that she's growing frustrated with the industry, and the label. I wouldn't be mad if this is her last album. Like Edward said, I just want her to get her voice back on point, I would hate to see her struggle through another decade of live performances and get constantly dragged on social media. So I just hope she prepared to bring it with this album and I hope she gets her voice in order, so she can go out with a bang. Thank you Mariah for being an unparallel inspiration in my life for the past 23 years, I can honestly say I loved all your albums and your music has been the soundtrack of my life and no one's voice or music has moved me as much as yours have. Happy holidays to the lambily. (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 17:39)

Bryant (40,295) by Musti from UK I completely agree. This is the longest break she has ever taken. I do feel that, had she not had dem babies, she would've dropped a new album in 2012. It really is in her blood to stay on the charts. It was funny when she mentioned Hit-Boy in her last interview, hinting that we can expect a hit soon lol. No matter what she says, she really does care about her chart stats. And I don't think anyone can blame her for that, now that she's so close to beating the Beatles and Rihanna has just scored her 13th number 1. With or without hits though, I think Mariah will continue to make music until she can no longer sing. She was simply born to sing. (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 17:21)

What do you mean "take a break?" (40,294) by CHAZ from USA It's been 4 years and 3 months since MOAIA made its debut. If that's not taking a break, then I don't know what is. Would you rather have her make her comeback when she is 50? Every lamb wants her new album to come out now. She is constantly talking about how great it's going to be. I feel Mariah isn't over making #1 singles. It's in her blood to be on top of the music scene again, considering she is constantly mentioning her chart-topping records until this day. One day we'll find out the true story behind Mariah and IDJ. Until then, let's continue to support her music, no matter how coo-coo everyone else seems to think she is. Either stay on board or hop off. Lambs for life! (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 15:07)

Last album (40,293) by Lainsky from Philippines Based on the interview with Andy Cohen, I guess it is more of hypothetical statement meaning if this will be her last album, she wants it to be the best or something she must have done sort of thing, which I guess more of a description of this new album so fear not guys. I do not think MC can simply rest and stop making music. It's her life! Or at least the most. (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 11:08)

WWHL / Walter A. / last album (40,292) by Licia from USA I think Mariah finally kind of put an end to the speculation about her and Walter A working together again. When she made the comment about having to give up 50% on AIWFCIY, you can see she clearly isn't over whatever happened between them. Maybe now people can stop asking. As for her last album comment, I don't think she's going to stop making music.I just think she irritated with IDJ, the politics of the recording industry, and how they have been handling this album, but if this were to be her last album I wouldn't be mad. She's given us 23 years worth of music. I'm cool with her stopping if she feels she needs to. (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 10:31)

Last album or break? (40,291) by Edward from USA I think Mariah is about to pull the plug on music for while after this new album is out. The problem is that the older she gets, the more they'll discriminate on her. Taking a break in her 40's is not necessarily a good idea in the music business, especially when these new pop acts are popping from left and right. I was watching her 2012 Morocco concert online, and it was painful to see. I don't personally think Mariah is in a good place vocally to handle a world tour. Her performance with Buble was great, but it is evident that it was dubbed. I wouldn't like to see the day people start walking out on her concerts, since all she got is her voice, and there's not way to mask that. I rather see she takes a break, concentrate on improving her voice, and then come back. Some of my friends say that she should've left after TEOM, on a high note. (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 5:14)

Little known facts article (40,290) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The article has so many errors. 1) Her fans don't call her lambily. That's stupid. She calls her fans/lambs her extended family or "lambily". 2) Patti LaBelle isn't really her godmother, she just calls her that out of respect and love. 3) DemBabies is her nickname for her twins. Technically the website is DemBabies.com. 3) Her mom was an opera singer, not a voice coach, she coached Mariah that's true, but professionally she was an opera singer. 5) Although it's not an error but just singling out "Butterfly" as the album where she wrote her own songs is a bit misleading. She has been writing songs from a very young age, and all her songs from her first record are written/co-written by her with the exception of the songs of other artists she covered and some tracks in which she was a featured artist. (Tuesday 24 December 2013; 2:44)

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