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Being realistic (37,416) by nikki from usa I don't know how anyone could expect promotion from a decade ago. The sales aren't the same anymore in the industry all around, no one gets the promo from 10 years ago, most of the platforms don't exist anymore. MTV is nothing but reality shows and record stores are virtually non-existent. The only promotion these days is by the artist being seen and social media. Cross promotion is the way to go. Realistically, Triumphant couldn't have been a "success" to the degree fans here are indicating, because it was released to urban radio only and made immediately available to download. But, that didn't stop it from ruling the dance chart. This new one was a bit weird, because it was a Disney production, which is known for building momentum for their productions months in advance. For some reason this was rushed. They didn't even announce it coming out until 3 weeks before it was supposed to premiere. The music video is usually a promotional tool and it makes no sense to hold off the release until the movie's out. Disney seemed to drop the ball on this, but that has nothing to do with Mariah's album. All Mariah's top selling albums have one thing in common besides the covers, they all took over a year to make. So, this is promising. I have to say, since MCArchives came out, we go through a loop on how much Mariah's changed, her dressing style, her career being over, her personality, if her boobs are real or not. It's been a long time since we discussed that last one. (Sunday 17 March 2013; 23:46)

Fans (37,415) by Danny Cedar from uk I honestly do not get all of this "oh I'm not the hardcore fan I used to be" or "I dont listen to MC like I used to" I have read on here lately. Why are people feeling the need to say this? It's irrelevant. If you're no longer the fan you were, fine, but you really don't need to waste your time logging in and writing a post about it. A fan grows with the artist and the reason we became a fan of Mariah is much more than just the music and MC has plenty more loving lambs. (Sunday 17 March 2013; 18:16)

Lee from USA (37,414) by Nattalie from USA Go on YouTube and type in key and peele ancestry and you will know mine. Lets just say I was able to trace my roots all the way to Thomas Jefferson. (Sunday 17 March 2013; 7:14)

AI outfit (37,413) by TJ from Norway I love her look on the first live show. Simple but hot. Very pretty. (Saturday 16 March 2013; 14:36)

Licia (37,412) by Stacey from USA Haha, I was nervous too. I thought, oh the media is going to have a field day with this if MC shows up late. She was over an hour late to the concert I attended. So, I'm glad she is taking this seriously and to hear she talked with Curtis Finch for a time afterwards, waiting to speak with him after the show wrapped, shows how much she really cares about these contestants. Mariah is a diva with her diva ways, lol, but it's nice to see this side of her, the side that was present when she was trying to break into the record business. She understands what these contestants are going through and hasn't forgotten that point in her life. She's a diva, but this AI experience is showing there is a person behind that diva-ness. Know what I mean? Being late for a live show when you're getting paid that much is unacceptable. Pay me that much money and I'll be on time, lol. (Saturday 16 March 2013; 6:57)

Ancestry (37,411) by lee from usa What is the background of your ancestry? (Saturday 16 March 2013; 6:55)

Management etc (37,410) by Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada There's no denying there's room for improvement with MC's professional team. I've felt IDJ lost interest as her label a long time ago. If it were up to me, she'd be on another label right now, backed by a team that promotes like crazy. But it isn't up to me. It's up to Mariah. When she wants change, we'll see it, but currently her focus really seems to be on her family. I mean yes, she's recording an album which is good, and she still has work ethic, I'm just saying she doesn't seem to be the working machine that she was from 1990-2001. I can understand why, honestly I can't recall ever seeing her as relaxed. I'm kind of in wait and see re the new album we'll see what kind of decisions they make for it closer to the release date. As much as I'd like to see change as a fan who wants to see her backed and promoted well, I have zero control over what happens, so no point in stressing over it. Lol I'm not nearly as attached to her having #1 singles and albums as I was back in 1995. Yes, I want her work to succeed, but she'll always be my favorite singer of all time whether or not the new album takes off. It would be nice if AH got better promo, but it doesn't change my enjoyment of the song. IMHO nobody out there sells the way it used to be possible to. I'm just hoping the quality on the new album is really good, and so far things sound as if the quality of the music is being emphasized. (Saturday 16 March 2013; 2:43)

RibbonB (37,409) by Licia from USA I tried to keep my mouth closed and ignore it, but I couldn't. I'm a peaceful person and I try not to get into these discussions. I can only take so much. Lol. (Saturday 16 March 2013; 1:37)

Licia (37,408) by RibbonB from USA Lol, I thought the same, but was going to ignore the post. Someone always pops out of the woodwork to blame Nick. Lol and St. Nick has been so quiet. Bottom line is people are always going to be dissatisfied in some way or another, but the blame game is very tired, I agree. I'm glad Nick and Mariah are so happy and blessed with their little family. Family is most important and Nick definitely has Mariah's back. (Friday 15 March 2013; 23:02)

Stacey (37,407) by Licia from USA I was so nervous when the first live show started. I really did think Mariah would be the one late. She proved me wrong. I hope she continues. Who would have thought that the diva of all divas who is notorious for being late could be on time? Lol. I gave her and Nicki a pass when they were both late for one of the auditions, because it wasn't live. Being late for a live show is unacceptable. (Friday 15 March 2013; 22:01)

Nick and Mariah's career (37,406) by Licia from USA I wish people would get off of this "Nick is involving himself in her career kick". He can't involve himself if she doesn't want him to. With what she went through with Tommy Mottola, I highly doubt she is allowing Nick to take over her career. If you don't like him then fine, but stop blaming him. Ultimately she made the decision. Same thing can be said about her management team. Do I think they need to do more? Yes, but at the end of the day whether I like it or not it was her decision. It's mighty funny how fans all of a sudden become experts in the music industry. These posts about what she needs to do to get back on the charts are priceless. Lol. (Friday 15 March 2013; 21:47)

I had a funny Mariah dream last night (37,405) by John from USA I dreamt that "Obsessed" became a number one hit in 2013. Not only did she get her 19th number 1, she became the first artist in history to have an old song that wasn't a number 1 get to that spot. Somehow we as fans pulled through for her and downloaded the song a million times haha. So random, but I woke up with a smile and thought I'd share with you guys. I do think Mariah is unfortunately past her prime, but I still believe (every pun intended) she has a few more hits in her. She just needs to make good music and get out there. (Friday 15 March 2013; 15:34)

Almost Home #1 (37,404) by Anonymous from Mariah Carey's Almost Home from Oz The Great and Powerful deserves to be No. 1, if not Top 10. It's her best song in years, better than Touch My Body and It's Like That. She needs to sing it on AI and get out there and do promotion and meet and greats with radio DJ's and programmers. (Friday 15 March 2013; 15:08)

Almost Home (37,403) by Anonymous from Triumphant was a disappointment. Almost Home is an excellent buzz single/song that proved she still has her voice and I'm betting her next studio effort will be billed as the return of the voice or Mariah's return to form. Almost Home has almost 2 million views in less than a week and I've been requesting it on my local radio stations even though the programmers are resistant to Mariah and her music. (Friday 15 March 2013; 15:03)

Number one (37,402) by George Golden from UK I think Mariah at this stage should not be looking for another number one song. She should be aiming for number one albums. What makes a number one album? An album with a general theme of ballads and uptempo groovy tracks. We need a masterpiece from Mariah at this piont. An album that is filled with tracks of substance not tracks that are aimed at the top ten, which is full of garbage these days. With an album well produced, the singles will progess naturally and take of. Almost Home is a great return to form for her. With ballads that have an edge and are innovative her voice will soar. I heared an album cut title "Hope street". I hope it's included, because it feels like something great. I feel we as fans are a bit too hard on Mariah. We are the first to critize her and take sides with people that go against her. Don't get me started on Nicky. (Friday 15 March 2013; 13:20)

Almost Home (37,400) by jaker20 from US MC's management does not care about her, nor is she surrounded by artistic, inspired and creative people. She is surrounded by Randy and her husband, who unfortunately gets involved in her career way too much. Nick really doesn't have the resume or talent to be doing so. Oh by the way, Allmost Home is a great song. The song received great reviews and it fits right in to current pop radio. In fact, many of Rihanna's fans accuse the song of sounding like Diamonds. I don't think it does, but you get my point. What you are probably trying to deny is this, Triumphant, and Almost Home were supposed to be lead singles that never was, because they failed. But they were meant to be buzz songs. How many more will she release because you guys get it. She needs new management, she cannot manage herself. I know some of you are apathetic because there's feeling here that she is over, that times have changed, that she doesn't fit in. I disagree. A great song is a great song. Talent is talent. We learned that from Adelle. Mathew: it is very fair to compare JLo's success to MC's failed song. JLo did not perform the song until after the song was already taking off everywhere. Also, the fact that its a dance song ft. Pitbull does not guarantee the massive success it had. There's lots of ft. Pitbull songs and JLo also had a lot of dance songs that flopped. The song was a massive hit because her team shrewdly hyped and managed the song, and JLo smartly used her visibility on AI to her advantage. She was super likeable on the show, even though she does not even deserve to judge because of her lack of vocal skills. That alone, being able to change people's perspective on you, says alot. That's because she's with a very good team of people and management. (Friday 15 March 2013; 9:22)

Nicki vs. Mariah (37,399) by Stacey from USA Who was late for the show this week? Score one for Mariah. (Friday 15 March 2013; 8:26)

American Idol (37,398) by Nattalie from USA You all know I love Mariah and I think her advice and thoughts are right on point. Keith Urban needs to get off the show. His comments are the worst and non helpful. Randy Jackson is right on point too along with Mariah. Now Nicki, I'm shocked that I love that girl. I really do. She brings life to the show and she is funny and cute and loveable. Her character is very warm and she seems fun to be around. She is my type of people. I also love her realness and not afraid of saying anything no matter how crazy it sounds, like the waffles. I do that same thing by the way and it has to be aunt jimmima syrup too. Have you all ever had fried chicken and waffles? It's the best thing ever. (Friday 15 March 2013; 7:19)

Mariah (37,397) by Danny Cedar from uk I feel fans or say lambs (I'm a lamb) are being a tad judgemental in Mariah and even each other. First of all, this is just opinion based, Mariah Carey is a household name, her name alone raises anything to high profile because of who she is. I doubt the AI team care who has better judging style. People will tune in and see Mariah Carey hence x amount of millions. Secondly, I think she is presenting herself well on Idol and is candid and enjoyable to watch. Compared to some more abrasive comments, Mariah has found a place in judging style and what would be the point in her being the opinionated one when there are already a few on the panel she makes her point and she does give valid opinions and puts the contestants at ease after negativity cast their way. Thirdly, Almost Home is a great song and suits a Disney movie like Oz. It's sang beautifully, catchy and should please the media eg Perez. I think lambs should have an opinion, but remember Mariah is human and her babies are more important than her career, saying that the album is going to be amazing. (Thursday 14 March 2013; 21:08)

In AI on time (37,396) by Gerome from Canada I love that Mariah is almost always on time in AI tapings and even on the live shows. She's truly a professional and is pretty serious about taking on this job. I just laugh every time NM gets late. It just shows what kind of person she really is. So far, Mariah is being very optimistic on all of her comments. She knows how hard it is for newcomers to be accepted in the music business right now. I love her judging style and the Mariahisms that she adds at the end of almost every comment. Hahaha. Amazing. (Thursday 14 March 2013; 15:24)

AI (37,395) by Ryan from the Philippines Kudos to Mariah for wearing something right tonight, I mean, less cleavage, though dad still noticed them girls inside lol. And also for her spontaneity in commenting the contestant. Glad to hear less of ''uhm's'' and I so love the diva-ish comment "the reason I didn't stand up is that my skirt is too tight". Haha. (Thursday 14 March 2013; 14:52)

Mariah World Music Awards (37,394) by Andrew Lo from Philippines I am very bothered. Since when did the World Music Awards become about fans voting? It has to be very certain that it should be based on sales alone. Otherwise, it's AMA-wannabe. Arggg, MC is nominated for 5 awards and she's against all possible names all over the world. That sounds creepy. Hahaha what a joke. Hahaha, I am irritated. (Thursday 14 March 2013; 14:00)

Badr/Mariah in 2013 (37,393) by Stacey from USA I could not have said it any better. I totally agree. (Thursday 14 March 2013; 6:25)

Mariah Carey's career in 2013 (37,392) by Badr from USA We should be more concerned about the quality of her music. I'm, too, a bit disappointed that her last singles have performed poorly. I don't think MC actually thought "Triumphant" had the potential to be a hit. The song sounds too urban for the pop market. "Almost Home" does have that commercial potential but, for some reason, it doesn't seem to be taking off. "AH" seems to take little advantage of the Disney association, and IDJ is simply not interested in Mariah anymore. She urgently needs guidance, a new management team; Randy Jackson is much more concerned about Idol than anything else. MC's a talented artist, whereas she wears the singer, songwriter, or record producer hat, and there's still interest in the media. I hope she comes back more mature to contrast with the legion of trashy, bubble-gum, idiotic music acts that dominate the charts nowadays. I would find it a bit depressing to see a 40+ year-old singing nonsense tunes that aim to attract teenagers or people with bad taste. Mariah is focused on her music. I noticed she lost interest during the E=MC2/Memoirs eras. As for AI, I wish she uses it as a platform to promote her music and leaves that sinking-boat soon. I can't discuss her performance on the show, because I don't watch it. On the same note, the feud, whether real or staged, might be detrimental for her image. I'm not the hardcore fan I used to be, but I must admit I enjoyed "Triumphant" and "Almost Home" and look forward to listening to her new music. (Wednesday 13 March 2013; 23:01)

Mariah on Idol (37,391) by Stacey from USA I haven't read the article in question. I've only watched Idol a few times up to this point. I mainly wait until the finalists are chosen before I start to watch. It's always been that way for me. However, I've watched a bit more with Mariah being on the show. I have to say she's done a pretty good job. She really tries to critique their voice. I mean, nobody knows better about vocals than Mariah, lol. And I like the fact they put her last. When she was the first judge to comment, sometimes her style got overshadowed my Nicki. Honestly, NM bugs the heck out of me with her "how you doing" Joey-ish question to the contestants. Idol is so yesterday. Ratings are dropping. I would be really surprised if they bring the show back for a 13th season. X-Factor is tanking too. Time will tell. (Wednesday 13 March 2013; 19:15)

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