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About Terna from Nigeria: Fan since 1998 - The "Butterfly" Era. Fave Era - The Emancipation of Mimi, watching her break that Night was Everything.

AIWFCIY (104,561) by Terna from Nigeria
Thanks dear, I also look forward to your posts too.
(Saturday 16 December 2023; 12:13)
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AIWFCIY (104,550) by Terna from Nigeria
It's funny how Mariah made Christmas cool and now everyone wants in on the moment, but clearly she's the only one who's genuine about her love for the holidays. It would be crazy if for some strange reason, another song in her holiday canon suddenly gains steam and hits number 1. This would mean a tie with The Beatles. . I see it happening for "Oh Santa" down the road.
(Friday 15 December 2023; 11:44)
O Holy Shite (104,493) by Terna from Nigeria
Oh wow, why did I read this post with all the "it" in capital letters though. Lol. Come on now, that was kinda not cool. In the words of Mariah Carey "We love everybody."
(Sunday 10 December 2023; 10:11)
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Vocals getting better (104,439) by Terna from Nigeria
I think with the recent voice issues, she's begun to get more serious than in the past where those opinions stem from. As a singer, you can't afford to not acknowledge your voice needs absolute care and attention and I think she gets it now. Constant singing is also exercise for the voice especially if she's resting well afterwards. She's gotten much better than that first show in terms of tone and flexibility, the ease of singing is also coming back hence the absence of staccato. I do hope it gets even better.
(Wednesday 6 December 2023; 20:09)
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Rockin' Around #1 (104,407) by Terna from Nigeria
I smell a rat. The song didn't even have a bullet on the chart as of last week, now suddenly it is number one. I call bull.
(Tuesday 5 December 2023; 00:19)
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Rockin' Around (Spotify position) (104,391) by Terna from Nigeria
Speaking of Spotify, many users cannot login for a few weeks now, and some have been complaining of automatic subscriptions to premium even though they did not initiate the request, their Facebook customer support is overrun with many complaints. Weird.
(Monday 4 December 2023; 15:45)
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Emotions formula (104,385) by Terna from Nigeria
You're not about to school me on Aretha Franklin. First of all not every song or performance she had was Gospel influenced (most weren't) just because her roots were in gospel and she started in church that's implying singers such as she was (Whitney too comes to mind) are kinda a one trick pony, just because their roots are in Gospel. That woman was one of the most versatile singers that would ever walk the face of this Earth - case in point, "Nessum Dorma" 1998, the Grammy Awards. We have streaming services in this day and age for you to do your research and don't come here making a fool of yourself.
(Sunday 3 December 2023; 22:43)
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Emotions formula (104,384) by Terna from Nigeria
Weak. I am entitled to my opinions, same as every other person. If you don't agree, move along. [#17
(Sunday 3 December 2023; 22:31)
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We lost the #1 (104,355) by Terna from Nigeria
She'll be #1 next week, Brenda can settle for number 3.
(Sunday 3 December 2023; 10:59)
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Emotions formula (104,353) by Terna from Nigeria
Well we agree to disagree now don't we ? No need to be aggressive about it and come with the name calling, getting all ruffled about a simple opinion. And "Chain of Fools" and "Think" Gospel inflected? Now that's a first, confusing Soul with Gospel. Get Your genres right Mr.
(Sunday 3 December 2023; 10:12)
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Emotions formula (104,335) by Terna from Nigeria
Let's count the fillers on "Emotions" shall we?
1. "And you don't Remember" - I rarely play this song, it just isn't strong enough and is indeed one of her weaker ballads with a high note thrown in just because.
2. "So Blessed" - I personally love this song, but I also recognize it ain't no classic and quite forgettable. Even Mariah herself was like "oh please which so blessed" when the lambs made her pick an absolute favorite in a versus format a few years back.
3. "You're So Cold" - Oh my, what a waste of space a better song would've occupied and it was 5 whole minutes long, hideous. Skipped every single time.
4. "If it's Over" - Another weak ballad with a high note thrown in. This song actually is sort of disjointed, as its feel doesn't match the lyrics. It is a breakup song that sounds Gospel. With the gospel sound, one expects to hear an uplifting lyric or inspiring one, but this is dark. She got it right with "I am free" and "Anytime you need a friend".
This record was also kinda what turned the general public off her high notes because the placements came across as "just because", and with such a display on the title track, the rest should've had it toned way down in the background like on "Can't Let Go". The saving grace for this album are her vocals which are top notch capturing just how powerful her instrument is.
(Saturday 2 December 2023; 20:06)
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Emotions formula (104,334) by Terna from Nigeria
"E=MC2 is definitely a better record than The Emancipation of Mimi." I didn't bother reading the rest. Sit down Andrew.
(Saturday 2 December 2023; 19:25)
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Emotions formula (104,316) by Terna from Nigeria
I'll just say this, between those two records, one is on the cusp of being certified Diamond - her third if I might add, while the other still has a long way to go (the numbers never lie). There's a reason why "Vision of Love" and "Love Takes Time" were the songs chosen for the tribute - they are instantly recognizable classics (even in that time), that have stood the test of time, the kind of songs seasoned songwriters would kill to have to their credit, written by a then 19 year old a testament in itself and can only be found on the most stellar debut ever by an artist - Mariah Carey.
(Friday 1 December 2023; 21:00)
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Emotions formula (104,297) by Terna from Nigeria
I beg to differ, I don't need her trying to revisit an old formula, "Emotions" was also a near sophomore slump that just wasn't as strong as the first record, neither were the tunes even as memorable like the debut. Mariah is talented enough and creative enough to come up with something fresh, music genres out her comfort zone and especially working with newer producers who have their fingers on the current pulse of music and where it's going, for a fresh sound. Secondly her singing style is dated, too decorated she needs to tone down the girlie "curliecues" and sing straight, mainly with her chest voice, for balance and contrast, so that when she does falsett, it is a breath of fresh air (she did this with great pleasant effect in the late 90's), it just got over bearing from the Charmbracelet era, was too much and very off putting. Her vocal delivery has to be spot on for this new album. I do agree that she needs a return to adult contemporary ballads but sung in her range - "Through the Rain" suffered from this - a beautiful ballad, a very memorable melody but sung too high that the audience cannot sing along. (This is why Adele works so well.) Finally, a change of hair colour or return to her brunette curls - the former would be preferred. Get that tired blonde color retired at least for an era, it ages you 15 minutes.
(Thursday 30 November 2023; 11:11)
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Would you rather (104,276) by Terna from Nigeria
Both actually, now that would be a massive treat for her Lambies and would make up for the 3 year drought. I still wanna hear "Where are you Christmas", "Into the Light", "Alive", and "Reach for the Stars" just to name a few.
(Wednesday 29 November 2023; 18:39)
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Grio Awards performances (104,235) by Terna from Nigeria
Patti killed it as expected and Jennifer Hudson tore up "Vision of Love". I [loved] that declaration Jhud said before the final note "we love you" and [indeed] we do Mariah.
(Sunday 26 November 2023; 17:57)
View from here (104,178) by Terna from Nigeria
Your ears have aged a tad bit now haven't they? The clip I posted, I clearly acknowledged Mariah is having some form of vocal issues, that covers the fact I know she prerecorded some parts. I just didn't want to dwell on that, unlike your toxic self that thrives in such as we can see from this post. What I was pointing out were the non Christmas songs medley she pulled out and sang live and still killed it voice problems and all. Try and be a better person. Smh. Like every other obstacle Mariah's faced and overcame which we have been witness to, this voice issue too will be a thing of the past very soon and she will blow once more like we know she can.
(Thursday 23 November 2023; 12:28)
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Bryan Tanaka (104,112) by Terna from Nigeria
Go for the concert.
(Saturday 18 November 2023; 19:48)
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Clips (104,111) by Terna from Nigeria
Yeah she's a little bit low energy, but she pulled out songs she hasn't sung in almost 10 years and killed it and she's singing live. Mariah is going through real vocal issues and I wish the fans would be a little bit more understanding. She obviously has taken our advice and seen some form of voice therapist and or coach because she sounds much better than she did this time last year and even all the way back to the pandemic year. I hope she gets even better.
(Saturday 18 November 2023; 19:48)
What happened to Brandy's voice? (104,063) by Terna from Nigeria
We always like to ask that in Mariah's case, but what about Brandy? What happened to that agile, pristine, silvery color-filled voice she used to have? Especially on "Never Say Never". Honestly in terms of vocal tone, she was up there with Whitney and Mariah, so pleasant to the ears. Her version of "Everything I do (I do it for you)" floored me, literally chills every time I play that song. Now she's (for a lack of words to describe it) monochrome and bland. Her new Christmas album is a total snooze fest. Ugh.
(Wednesday 15 November 2023; 14:17)
Whatsapp group (104,050) by Terna from Nigeria
Yeah right. Eric dear consider it. [Webmaster: I don't use Whatsapp, but you're free to make one yourself.]
(Tuesday 14 November 2023; 09:35)
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Whatsapp group (104,029) by Terna from Nigeria
We should have a dysfunctional Whatsapp group by now shouldn't we? Where we can communicate in real time and also be able to drag Andrew and Randy at random just because. Especially Andrew, during the Christmas seasons a tradition Special K started a while back for that wig comment he made.
(Sunday 12 November 2023; 18:28)
Birthday wishes from Mimi to Andrew (104,028) by Terna from Nigeria
You need a hiatus too.
(Sunday 12 November 2023; 18:16)
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Saint Harison (104,026) by Terna from Nigeria
The Grammies. She already played to that tune multiple times over the span of the 90's and they paid her dust every single time, even when it was obvious that her's was the superior work. Mariah is not worried about that scam of a show trust me. They on the other hand through might be bothered seeing as I read somewhere on social media (IG) she's been nominated for the Hunter remix of "Working hard".
(Sunday 12 November 2023; 18:13)
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It's time (103,931) by Terna from Nigeria
You gotta be kidding. Already and to think there was doubt that she's not the queen of Christmas.
(Wednesday 1 November 2023; 14:14)
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