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Bill from UK (41,946) by enwar00 from usa Awesome facts, some I'd never heard. I want more. I had to go listen to the Bam Jam Dreamlover right away. Also I just recently came across an interview where Mariah stated And You Don't Remember was her favorite song from that album. (Monday 3 March 2014; 7:17)

Duet with Toni Braxton? (41,945) by Tory from Australia I remember reading an interview last year where Toni said she wanted to work with Mariah on her new album (which ultimately ended up being a joint project with Babyface). I love Toni's dramatic voice, her growls, moans, sighs, her mumbles. She has so much character and style in her voice. I would love to see that duet for Mariah's new album. Would it be Toni on low, Mariah on high or battle of the lower register? Lol I'd imagine they'd do a hybrid of Spanish Guitar/I Only Wanted. (Monday 3 March 2014; 6:43)

Radio is still climbing, not flopping (41,944) by nikki from usa I hate to break it to those of you crapping on this song, but it's not flopping, it's too soon to tell for that. MC has been releasing this in sections. Focused on the East coast one week, and the West the next. I wrote a post earlier upset that her label hasn't begun it's "push", they were supposed to do, and being in week 3 with MC "MIA". The record has been steadily climbing at radio so far - not declining. I wish she'd keep going. The only reason it charted week 1 is because lambs came out full force with downloads getting it to #11 on iTunes the first day. The rest of the world hasn't caught up yet. The Vevo views are steady at 1 million/week so far ("adds" is most added). You're Mine is #7 Top 40 Mainstream adds, #6 most spin increase at Top 40 Rhythmic, and #2 at Urban AC adds, Urban adds and Top 40 Rhythmic adds. Let's not count our chickens before they're hatched. Keep in mind, WBT took 7 weeks to get to its peak, #Beautiful took 9. February 12 - May 6 is 12 weeks. Perhaps there's a reason for a snail's pace? You'll notice she hasn't hit live tv shows yet. (Monday 3 March 2014; 2:04)

Eduardo / MTV Unplugged II (41,943) by Edward from USA Eduardo, do you really think Mariah could handle another unplugged album? Let's be realistic, Mariah has been fully or partially lip-syncing many of her live performances for a long time now, and these have been mostly one-song performances. For her first unplugged album she was at her prime vocally. Her fluidity and range were impressive and effortless. There was no straining, gasping for air, problems with ear pieces, boobs, ass, or attitude, it was just a relatively new singer with her big voice and soul. An unplugged recording focuses on the voice, no filters, no layering, all songs in just one take, no piecemealed. In my opinion, another unplugged album would be the last nail on the coffin for her career. After this new album has run its course, she should focus on doing something to better the condition of her voice, and then maybe, but as of now, I doubt an unplugged would help her at all. (Monday 3 March 2014; 1:24)

Bill from UK (41,942) by Alex from England Damn, I had never thought of it regarding the Da Brat part in Loverboy. And now that you mention it, it actually sounds totally right. I'd never heard that info before. (Monday 3 March 2014; 0:54)

Thoughts (41,940) by clueey23 from USA I just don't think MC has anything to prove to anyone but herself. And I don't think YME has peaked. (Monday 3 March 2014; 0:03)

Billy (41,939) by Isaac Ortiz from USA No, not the people Beyonce works with. Her music isn't even all that Mariah needs to work with Walter again and Diane Warren. She needs to come to terms that people writing for her isn't necessarily a bad thing it helps in the long run if she's given a good song she needs those nice power ballads. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 23:56)

BET Walk of fame / You and I / 2002 (41,938) by Isaac Ortiz from USA I'm rediscovering Mariah's live 2000 performances and have enjoyed almost all the ones that I've seen but I was curious if anyone thinks that Mariah can still sing like she did at the BET Walk of fame in 2002? She sang "You and I" and did an awesome job but now it seems Mariah tends to lip sing her live performances in 2013 sounded decent. "We belong together" at Good Morning America I'd like a tv concert special of Mariah singing her most challenging songs and a couple of covers from some over artists this is why I'm so excited to hear the album. I want to hear her vocals. Her last power ballad was "Through the rain". Hopefully songs like "I'll still be around" and "Save the day" will show why Mariah is one of the best female singers of all time (if they are true and released) but I would think so since all the artists and producers mentioned in interviews are there listed by the songs. Who knows? I'm curious if other people think I'm just ready for the next song. A cool fun party song. Or a strong power ballad like "Hero" or "When you believe". (Sunday 2 March 2014; 22:19)

In preparation for May 6th (41,936) by Bill from the UK 1990 facts: "I don't wanna cry" was intended as the second single before the whole "Love takes time" drama happened. 1991 facts: The album was originally titled "The Wind". "You're so cold" was intended as the lead single. "And you don't remember" was intended as the fourth single but plans were dropped after "I'll be there" took off. 1992 facts: "I'll be there" was a last minute addition to the set list (replacing "Vanishing"), decided the evening before the performance. 1993 facts: The original version of "Dreamlover" was deemed too street for Mariah's audience, so Walter Afanasieff produced and re-arranged it accordingly. The original version appeared on the Australian single under the guise of the "Bam Jam Soul Mix". 1994 facts: A fun, mock song was recorded called "He carves the roast beast", which was Mariah messing around with the Price sisters. 1995 facts: Rumours around why "Slipping away" was kept off the album are either due to the lyrical content strongly resembling Mariah and Tommy's failing marriage, or because it was thought as too R&B for her audiences. 1997 facts: Walter and Mariah ended their professional relationship during the making of the "Butterfly" album. As such, many of the tracks he was involved with are unfinished by his standards. He citied "My all" and "Whenever you call" as sparse ballads missing his usual schmaltzy flair. 1998 facts: The original album cover was a black and white shot of Mariah in the limo from the photo shoot for the single cover for "The Roof". A second disc, featuring remixes was planned but scrapped. This second disc became the promotional "12's" box set. So disc one would have been "1's" and disc two "12's". 1999 facts: Mariah completed the album in three months (as opposed to four years.) A duet with Lauryn Hill entitled "Crystal ball" was written but never saw the light of day. 2001 facts: The "Firecracker" sample which Jennifer Lopez stole can be heard on the remix of "Loverboy". Da Brat sings her diss to J.Lo to the Firecracker melody (hate on me much as you want to, you can't do what the bleep I do, just be imitating me daily). "Lead the way" was a leftover track from "Butterfly". I don't know anymore about her recent releases. Any of you all got anything else others may not know? (Sunday 2 March 2014; 22:10)

Cd UK (41,935) by Danny Braden from Uk I love that interview the presenter is so awkward. Two words, "define relationship". Lol. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 22:00)

Lamb from the USA / length of posts (41,934) by Bill from the UK Lol, I do agree with you. Sometimes I am guilty of writing too much. When scrolling through this board I read the titles and if the post is long I'm like "Whatever, I'm getting cheese fries." (Sunday 2 March 2014; 20:34)

Tory (41,933) by enwar00 from usa Lmfao at your comment regarding There's Got To Be A Way. Hopefully that will change soon, I don't know. This is the second out of the five that I've heard on the radio, following #Beautiful, which I should listen to soon because it's been in my head the past couple days. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 19:55)

Trey Songz (41,932) by enwar00 from usa Overall he sounds fine, but does anyone else think his autotune at the beginning of YME borders on horrid? (Sunday 2 March 2014; 19:52)

What does she want (41,931) by S from England Hi lambs, hopefully everyone is having a great 2014 so far. I wanted to contribute to the discussion on Mariahs' recent chart under-performance lately. It is my opinion what Mariah has to do to become very relevant once again. She's essentially been in this business since a lot of us were just toddlers. If she wants to really spice it up and get a hit #1 single, she has the resources, experience and determination to do it. But that's just it. I don't think she's really that interested in that kind of path right now. Her team would have made her aware of the under performace of YME (although it's still early days), just like they would have told her about Triumphant. She is aware. If Mariah knows that she does want another good era, I think the following need to be exercised pretty soon: new image - slender, classier and older, a bit of weight loss, and elegant modern look. Music: less urban, more dancey - uptempo, fun and catchy for both young and old. I heard she's worked with Mike Will Made it, hopefully it's uptempo. And lastly, she needs to be everywhere. Like it or not, if she's not out there working and promoting it to every show that will have her, she will struggle with the charts. These will all ensure some moderate hits and songs that don't jump out of the iTunes 1000. Just my two cents, I'm open to what others think so fire away. Take care. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 19:52)

George Michael (41,930) by enwar00 from usa As far as George Michael, that's come up here before, and forever yes to that collabo. Both are so talented and to me I feel he's like the male version of Mariah when it comes to singing. I do remember she was a fan. So weird that when Mariah came out he was still hot shit. I'd never heard that there was indirect beef but I guess it makes sense because Listen Without Prejudice was like 1990 when his drama with Sony was going on. That's one of my favorite albums ever. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 19:49)

Maxwell (41,929) by enwar00 from usa No, I've heard nothing of Maxwell and Mariah collaborating, though that could be pretty dope. Also I've been waiting for BlackSUMMERSnight for what 5 years now? I loved the first of the trilogy. I remember reading that the three would be released quickly after each other. That obviously didn't happen. I personally would prefer that over Trey Songz, no offence to him intended. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 19:46)

No more promotion for YM(E)? (41,928) by Edward from USA Apparently Mariah won't be promoting YM(E) anymore. Mariah tweeted: "On my way to finish this album. And I'm not coming back untill I'm done." If Mariah keeps on looking for new songs to be on the album, she won't ever finish it. At this point, I don't think she'll cook a super masterpiece to be ready two weeks before the released date. It is time to wrap it up Mariah. It seems to be this album has shifted direction many times now, that's why we haven't had a proper album name, or a tracklisting. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 17:59)

Work with new people Mariah (41,927) by Billy from England, UK Can't Mariah work with Beyonce's writers and producers because everything she releases seems to be what the public like right now as her music is always popular in the charts. I just want Mariah to be like that again. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 17:27)

MTV Unplugged 2014 (41,926) by Eduardo from Mexico Just take a look of her now, it is just exactly the same situation back to early 90's when "Emotions" was dropping from the charts and "Can't let go" and "Make it happen" didn't reach number 1, the people were questioning Mariah's live skills so she performed a MTV Unplugged then became the diva and marked a new era of success for long. She needs a new MTV Unplugged asap. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 16:14)

JT or UK tour (41,925) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I don't think it's about the UK tour, Mariah didn't even complete the album yet, I highly doubt she's already planning the tour. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 8:16)

You're Mine out of Hot 100 (41,924) by Lainsky from Philippines Depressing, yeah perhaps all the critiques are true for it is struggling. This is not the way a Mariah single from an upcoming album usually performs in the chart. Still I love it. It's nice and it's very her. I hope the next one will be a success. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 8:12)

New single (41,923) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Mariah and her new team needs to release an uptempo single. YME had passed its peak. So far we haven't heard any news from her on her promotional activities that involving live performance. I really wish Mariah would copy all the promotional activities during TEOM era, particularly the promotional activities for WBT. I still want to give YME a chance just because I love the song. She can even release an alternative video (the one in the backgroud during her BET performance) just to hype up the song again. She even can do a video of her singing with the back up of an acoustic guitar just like Love Story at MTV with the red dress. There's so much more that she can do. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 7:41)

Schedule of events before May 6 (41,922) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Only 2 months to go before the album release date, so we could probably expect a title by the end of March, a tracklist by early April, then the cover reveal by the middle of the month. I hope she doesn't fall victim to an album leak before the release date like what happened to Ciara weeks before she was supposed to drop her album last year. She should also share an album sampler before April ends and stream her album on iTunes the week before it's released. Sure, the latter move would increase chances of web-rips, but knowing Mariah's current image and popularity, she could benefit from a little re-introduction. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 7:37)

New era worries (41,921) by MissunderstoodAngel from United states IDK lambs I feel like I'm going to be let down like I was with the post EOM era. Sloppy image, careless interviews, zero promotion, basic boring songs, and album release delays. I feel bad for saying it, but it is the truth. I wish there was a way us lambs can communicate with Mariah and tell her to step up her game already, we've had enough. (Sunday 2 March 2014; 6:49)

You're Mine (Eternal) (41,920) by Tory from Australia I've never heard this song on the radio. I've heard #Beautiful and Triumphant by accident more times than I've heard You're Mine. Heck, I've heard "There's Got To Be A Way" more often (2 times) than You're Mine (0). (Sunday 2 March 2014; 6:05)

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