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Re: Mariah is lost (66,149) (66,152) by RibbonB from USA Chris Lighty was one of her managers then. (Monday 12 September 2016; 0:10)

Re: Am I too late? (66,140) (66,151) by B from USA I also still love MIAMTEC. It's a solid body of work. (Monday 12 September 2016; 0:02)

Re: Mariah is lost (66,147) (66,150) by B from USA I'm hoping they've learned from their mistakes and have created a new sound. If not she needs to cut ties with JD professionally. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 23:57)

Re: Mariah is lost (66,142) (66,149) by B from USA She keeps hiring inept managers so I'd have to agree. An artist is only as good as his or her team. Mariah's hasn't had a good manager since 2008, which was the last successful era she had. She has but I don't consider Randy, JD, and Stella managers their her friends. I don't know who her manager was during the Memoirs era but whoever it was also did a poor job. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 23:55)

Not excited about new music (66,148) by Natalia from Italy If I am truly honest about the subject, didn't like the last two releases of new music from Mariah. That would be "Infinity" and the remix that followed. (Which was quite a tragic mess.) Unfortunately this makes me not very excited about this "new music". I hope and pray to God that it is truly a great song, but when I listen to my gut, it tells me not to expect greatness. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 23:51)

Re: Mariah is lost (66,126) (66,147) by George Golden from UK She is totally lost. She never learns. Can't create new material and now she is back with Jermaine for another dejavu session. Her dress sense is zero, social media pics are horrible. I don't understand this fame monster that she has become. She lives in a bubble and is ignorant of the world around her. She probably thinks it's still 1997. These young girls are going to steal her crown and they will rub it in her face. She is totally lost. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 23:39)

Re: Eternally 12 (66,133) (66,146) by Andrew from UK Interesting take on it, Randy. I've said it before but I'll say it again: Tommy gets a lot of criticism for apparently imprisoning Mariah and not allowing her to be herself and doing all these other really mean things he did with her whilst making her an international superstar with more money than braincells, but I'm not sure she would have gotten very far if she wasn't controlled. If she behaved like this slutty airhead in the nineties I don't think she would have made it past the first couple of years. It's possible that the girl with the amazing voice and the beautiful face was a bit of a muppet who had to be controlled and reined in for her own good and so the millions invested in her didn't go to waste. Look at the Loverboy video. I'm sure behaviour like that was knocked out the park by others in the decade leading up to it. I know this goes against the story Mariah has been feeding for two decades and will make lambs pull their wool out but it must be asked, music aside (and even that seems like a historical subject now), does Mariah have any redeeming qualities? I'd like to know what they are. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 23:11)

What a mess (66,145) by Sasha from Nomansland This woman had everything in her hand since day one to build an empire. She had the beauty, the talent, one of the most beautiful voice on earth, the intelligence, the right people by her side to make things happen. And now when I see what she has become, it makes me really sad. It's like she doesn't know what to do with herself anymore. Probably because she didn't think she would live so long. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 22:06)

Over 30 sexiness (66,144) by Ty from USA You know, when a person reaches 30 and over if they are in shape they start to feel sexy, confident. My mother now wears a dang push-up bra at 60. It's the new normal. I think Mariah in person is extremely sexy and she should be allowed to embrace it after her lambs and the public calling her fat for over 3 years. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 21:41)

Re: New album wishlist (66,092) (66,143) by 123 from USA Hi Robert Anthony. You actually have an impressive list. We can at least say that the Weeknd, Diane Warren, Crystal, and JD are in the bag. The only other feature that has to happen is the Drake/40 collab. 40 is a brilliant producer and Drake is very talented and isn't afraid to do a love song. A hot song from them would fly up the charts. Come on Mariah, he isn't connected to Nikki via Meek Mill. Tory Lanez is overrated and egotistical for me, I prefer Bryson Tiller. I love how he quotes "Shake it off" on the second verse of Don't. A hot uptempo from Timbo feat Missy would be hot like Janet's "Burn it up". I know he didn't produce that but it sounds like a track of his. Mariah and Jazmine on some throwback song. Babyface and Mike Will. I need something magical like Melt Away and Faded. I never heard of Illangelo and discovered he is a producer/songwriter. He has some hot stuff. Doe he do work with Banks as well? Thanks for sharing your list, I like discovering new music. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 20:03)

Re: Mariah is lost (66,129) (66,142) by Special K from USA Mariah is her own worst enemy. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 19:57)

Empire and Christmas era is almost here (66,141) by Ty from USA Lambs, countdown to the new era and the Christmas era, Mariah said backstage she was adding in two new songs at the beacon. It's almost Christmas era where the queen takes over. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 19:34)

Re: Am I too late? (66,079) (66,140) by 123 from USA You made some great points and I agree with everything you said except for the MIAM part. I still really like that album, even if the songs were all rehash of her 24 year career at the time. I think that was the point of the album. It was great to see her record all of these different songs sequencing them perfectly in the album to where they flowed seamlessly. I always thought YDKWTD, Faded, Beautiful, Dedicated, and Meteorite had great hit potential but she paid the album dust. Which is really annoying. Anyway I do agree with you as far as bad song quality such as Triumfail and Crapfinity. Those should have stayed on the cutting room floor. It is time for her to try some new/present day sounds and experiment. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 19:20)

Mariah in the studio (66,139) by 123 from USA Glad to see she is continuing to record. I just hope she doesn't run herself too thin where she isn't resting her voice enough and staying away from alcohol. Her voice sounded a little tired recently. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 19:06)

Without You (66,138) by enwar00 from usa If anyone wants to take a breather from negativity, judgement and/or disappointment, feel free to watch this video again and relish in the splendor that is Without You. It's about to reach 100 million views. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 17:52)

Re: Mariah is lost (66,129) (66,137) by Marcus from Brazil TJ, are you referring to Annabelle? I thought they had stripped her of her typing powers in "The Conjuring". But then again, Annabelle can always possess other accounts. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 16:12)

Re: Musically (66,131) (66,135) by Tameka walker from United states I can hardly wait for new music. It has been way too long, I know she has kids and she needs to live a little and all in order to make something magical. I for one will be right in the store when her music comes out. I am really excited about it. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 16:09)

Re: Mariah is lost (66,126) (66,134) by Malcolm from Asia Couldn't agree more. That "she has allowed everything she has worked so hard for go down the drain" sigh, it's so disappointing. If she wants all of this, then what else can we do right? At this point, I just wish her all the best and I will just be here waiting for her new music. I wish someday she realizes that it's not all about "glitz and glamour", "boobies and butt", and being a "diva" everytime because being normal, secured and having a respect for yourself will always win everything. Just try to forget being a celebrity for a while and think if these things are important for you and if the people surround you is being true to you and value you as a human being or they just go along with your antics. Go ahead, go to some place where you can relax and reflect, forget about us, focus on yourself and your kids, build strong relationships that will matter for the rest of your life. Patch things up with your siblings, be the bigger person and find ways how to make things work for all of you and visit your mother and take care of her while she's still there. Just forget about the charts, forget about being "relevant" in the eye of the world just for once and find herself because seriously if all of this are gone, I don't think she have that strong support system besides of her kids. That's the edge of her peers really, she maybe is the biggest-selling female artist of all time, broke records, but at the end of day, is she have a relationship with someone like Beyonce to Tina Knowles and Solange? Or Madonna to Debi Mazar? Or Rihanna to her family? Or JLo to her mother and siblings? I'm afraid she don't. They may "run the world" but when the limelight is gone, they can proudly say that they have these people who will always be there no matter what. Last time I saw a tweet that says like this "she can maybe shade JLo all she want but her family is messy, so yeah". Truth hurts. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 15:40)

Eternally 12 (66,133) by Randy from USA I live for your posts Edward and you know I always have. Eternally 12 year olds don't post bathtub selfies with diamonds. Eternally 12 year olds don't get married for a third time. Eternally 12 year olds don't spin records with DJs in fishnets. I will say this though. MC had enough years of being miserable in the business. If this is who she is, then shame on us for buying into, not only Tommy's image, but her secondary image 97-15. But then again, she did say, "I'm quite the multi-faceted creature." I still believe, no song pun intended, really, serious MC will make a comeback. I mean she is 46 with kids and two divorces. We about to get a Through The Rain that is more Triumphant than That Chick Languishing. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 14:27)

Marissa you can't have it both ways (66,132) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Great post and you hit the nail on the head. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 14:13)

Musically (66,131) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Musically right now everything is all over the place what is considered hot today is what is considered a fad tomorrow. All I want from Mariah with this new music is quality on all angles. To me Mimi is at her best when she has direction I do not mind her working with her go to people but rehashing what has already been done will not work, also creating material that she will have a hard time performing live will not work, another problem that can occur is if her image and attitude are not in order this new era will not work. What will work is Mariah singing great hooks, melodies, and keep things simple. Also working with different producers, co writers that will make MC work her talent as an singer/songwriter/producer. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 14:11)

Re: You can't have it both ways (66,122) (66,130) by Licia from USA Marissa, TJ, and Edward spreading that good gospel this morning. I couldn't agree more with all of your points. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 14:02)

Re: Mariah is lost (66,126) (66,129) by TJ from Norway Agree, agree. Word. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 13:01)

Re: Am I too late? (66,123) (66,128) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha TJ yes it is. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 12:39)

Re: New music (66,104) (66,127) by Mirage from Unicornatopia I agree with this. I would also just add that when Mariah writes, she needs to not overthink it. Simplicity is the key. Her talent stands out when she keepa it simple. The fans want a more honest Mariah. One they can admire. We don't need hoochie Mariah. Leave her in 2016 please. (Sunday 11 September 2016; 11:50)

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