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About jaker20 from US: You Will Never Be MC

Re: Randy (45,432) by jaker20 from US Agreed. MC being fully in control isn't good for her. MC seems like the type of person who is more of a creative than a businessman. I think MC should stick to singing and songwriting and leave the rest to others who will guide her through it. (Friday 18 July 2014; 0:03)

Billy from England (45,418) by jaker20 from US I think MC is very insecure about her look. The non-stop photoshopping of her pictures, lack of appearances and promo support this. But in Hollywood and pop music industry who isn't? I think she doesn't want to be photographed, let alone shoot a video and not looking slim or the way she wants (whatever that size is). I thought the video for YM is so weird. She is wrapping herself with her hands like she doesn't want to be seen yet she is barely dressed, the quick cuts in the video, and the camera angles. They're all so weird and cheap. I hope MC does those cool videos again. And she doesn't have to be slim. MC needs to be more comfortable of who she is. She's so gorgeous. She doesn't have to be in a bikini all the time in her videos. How about just sitting in front of a piano and singing? She used to do that in her promos in the 90s. She doesn't need to be in a bikini to sing on a piano. Let alone roll atop it like her last YM performance, which is, again, so weird. (Wednesday 16 July 2014; 1:11)

SESAC (45,405) by jaker20 from US From what I'm reading so far, this organization is merely a royalties collection agency. They collect royalties when her songs are played publicly such as malls and stores. I think this covers internet too, but not sure. So MC is protecting her works and that's a great thing. But, not to be negative, I wonder what she'll be collecting now that few venues even play her songs anymore. (Tuesday 15 July 2014; 16:10)

MC's dwindling fanbase is confused (45,350) by jaker20 from US Daydream327, I posted something similar a few weeks back. MC's album sales shows that MC's fans have either abandoned her, or don't care much about her. 50k sales is JLo's level, and that says a lot. She has sunk to that level. The woman once considered one of the greatest in pop music, has become irrelevant in the music scene. Hey, no one can stay young forever. But does she has to go down in such an embarrassing manner destroying her legacy? Look at Barbra Streisand, when she's got a new album, fans are there (in fact the 70 year old did beat MC's Imperfect Angel in 2011 and debuted ahead). This means fans stuck with Barbra. MC does not know what she is losing. Look at the last 5 years: consecutive flop singles and albums, American Idol drama, lipping and or singing for dictators, embarrassingly photoshopped photos and album covers, delayed releases, abandoned promos, list goes on. Her image is so tarnished few people want to admit in public that they are fans. Just a few years ago, I am constantly in debates against Madonna fans. I was furiously defending MC. You know why? Because her place in the industry is in that level. Now, no one would even dare to compare her with Madonna because it would be an embarrassment to Madonna. At best, her career has sunk so low she is now a competition of JLo. "Yeah, MC's flop sales is ok, cause you know... look at JLo." JLo must be very happy. Personally, I didn't realize I would see this in my lifetime. (Saturday 12 July 2014; 21:11)

Elena (45,152) by jaker20 from US "Meteorite video with a 15 minutes of fame theme." Lol clever idea. A few months ago I posted that Katy is an MC hater. I always thought she's a bit of a hypocrite. She says she likes MC but shades in her interviews. (Saturday 28 June 2014; 23:24)

Bill (45,117) by jaker20 from US Well if that's Lee's point, then it's a terrible comparison. To be comparing MC to those who have passed is a little, yeah ott. I mean, that's not even close, it's slightly tasteless. MC is still with us making great music. We all agree with this. But MC is also with us wasting her talent. MC isn't gone, she's just lost imo. And I know there's many of us who think MC still have many years of great music ahead of her. (Thursday 26 June 2014; 15:23)

Re: Acoustic album (45,111) by jaker20 from US MC is capable of not only a full acoustic album, but a full acoustic concert. Something like MTV unplugged. She did AIWFCIY on Fallon live so effortlessly, and that's just a year and a half ago. Surely 5 songs like that, with interludes and breaks in between, can't be that difficult. I kept imagining her in an acoustic set and I"m there front row. I will pay top money for that. But this feels more and more like wishful thinking. In fact, she's hardly even promoting the album. (Thursday 26 June 2014; 2:58)

Re: Image... to Lee (45,110) by jaker20 from US Why are you obsessed with the topic involving child molestation, sex books and crack? No one brings up these topics, but you seem very interested in this topic. Also, how is MC's image even related to MC's kids getting shipped to her mothers? Did I say MC's career sunk after she met and married Nick? Yes. Did I say MC's career sunk because of Nick? No. Huge difference. If you had actually wanted a decent discussion, you probably would know that artists need to be inspired, and Nick is clearly not one of MC's artistic inspirations. Personal and private inspiration. Maybe. Artistic. No. I still don't know what that subject has to do with sex books, crack and child molestation though. Maybe you can enlighten us? (Thursday 26 June 2014; 1:44)

Re: Mariah's attitude problem (45,084) by jaker20 from US Mariah's image is definitely at its lowest point right now. Like someone here said, the voice is still there, the talent and music is still there. But the general public can't stand her. Her antics are grating. Her interviews are painful to watch. Her sensuality is past her prime. Her album/single covers are embarrassing. Where has the professional artist gone? I am a hardcore fan, and I care, otherwise, I won't even say these things. I will just let her sink and let it be. But if I think this, you can only imagine what others think of her. Sure, she's entitled to be herself. But as an artist, the general public should know her first and foremost as an artist. As a pro. As a true artist. Not as a Kardashian, unless that's the career she wants now. During the TEOM era, she was poised, composed, respectful, very professional and powerful looking. Someone you actually look up to. The last 5 years or so (dare I say after she got married to Bobby Brown, I mean Nick Cannon) she's turn into a lady/child, immature, unprofessional and talks over interviewers, lazy creativity, videos in bikinis and swimsuits, lipping constantly. Her decline is painful to watch. (Tuesday 24 June 2014; 16:49)

Mariah don't know what to do (45,053) by jaker20 from US MC tweeted that she didn't select the single cover (I don't believe this), and that she don't know what to do after the controversy of head swapping with the body. Everyone knows her size now. No need to pretend you're that slender, otherwise, then get on the gym and stop lying to yourself and to the world. If you don't want to go to the gym, then embrace your current size. So she tweeted, and asked suggestions. How about her sitting in front of the piano? How about a creative cover of her in a bus, looking normal like everyone else? How about her in proper clothes for ones, instead of a bikini or swimsuit? Like maybe riding a taxi cab wearing jeans and t-shirt, maybe a hat. She did this cover in one of her singles in Butterfly, and Say Something. That's just the tip of the iceberg, and I'm not even a designer. (Monday 23 June 2014; 13:37)

MC is definitely losing it (44,988) by jaker20 from US That cover is terrible lol. Just as bad as the album cover. The song is great, and deserves something more creative than MC wearing another swimsuit. That is partly why people don't pick them up, because they are embarrassed by the image they are buying. Why is not able to do creative covers apart from this Maxim/Playboy style poses? It's so 90s, so old fashioned. Creative does not mean sensual. With all the money she has, she can afford a great cover artist to do something more creative. (Saturday 21 June 2014; 22:18)

I'm actually starting to like JLo (44,947) by jaker20 from US I actually think JLo's music is atrocious. But I've never heard her say anything negative about MC. Come on, let's face it, music and entertainment has always been cut-throat. She was provided music by the producers when she was just starting out. Do you really think she'd care where the music came from? Also, from what I have read, the music she received was supposed to be for Mariah, but not by Mariah. There's a difference. If MC owns the music to the point of calling it "stealing" then MC should bring it to court, not act childishly like someone took a toy from you. She didn't sue because she didn't own it. Therefore it is not stealing. I think some MC fans' behavior towards JLo is actually working towards JLo and against MC. First, it creates a rivalry, which instantly benefits JLo. Second, it makes JLo look more mature and diplomatic. It's win-win for her. (Saturday 21 June 2014; 4:34)

Re: JLo observation (44,863) by jaker20 from US Comparing MC's sales to JLo is setting the bar for MC way way too low. I hope MC's career hasn't sunk to the level that JLo has become a valid comparison. If we're going to compare MC's sales to someone it should be Madonna. Madonna can't touch MC's sales for 20 years. But the last 6 years she's been doing much much better than MC on all fronts. And she's 12 years older than MC. (Wednesday 18 June 2014; 13:11)

Re: "selling out" (44,718) by jaker20 from US Let's put things in perspective. The last 5 years her main sources of income have been nail-polish, beauty products, questionable live engagements with heads of state/dictators, and a gig with Idol she didn't even like. This beverage is an extension of it. Her music is not selling anymore, and these last two weeks, we got that message loud and clear in an embarrassing way. She is not Madonna who parlay album releases into $250 million grossing concerts. In fact, she's not Madonna who still sell 2 million per album worldwide (isn't that an interesting development these last 5 years?). These are facts. Now for my opinion: I think MC is destroying her legacy. With each passing album release, she's becoming a laughing stock. And to the person who said at least she's "not endorsing a FIAT, ice cream, or Adidas". Well, let's put it this way: they're not calling her. These companies shell millions for "artists" who who will be good ambassadors to their products. Her album is not selling, and from her YouTube hits from new performances, she's not engaging audiences either. So how can she sell these products? People don't seem to like her as a person these days, and this includes many of her fans who didn't buy the album and were repulsed by this new beverage. I mean look at this forum, in the many years of posting here I've never seen this many fans this negative about her. It's not surprising. MC is in a fast moving downward spiral. Some just don't want to admit it. (Friday 13 June 2014; 11:49)

Flop album that has no single (44,645) by jaker20 from US I think at this point, we all know she's not that invested on this album, or her career for that matter. She's just giving throaways, some of which previous album rejects, and then not promote it. The promo is horrific, easily the worse in her entire career. The first week reflect fan sales, the second week reflect general public. The former shows many of her fans have abandoned her. The latter shows her image to the general public is in the gutter. So disappointing, but quite honestly, given her demeanor these past few years, not entire surprised. I feared this would be the case, but I didn't know reception would be this bad. (Wednesday 11 June 2014; 10:58)

I think Nick has a lot to do with all this (44,644) by jaker20 from US I'm pretty sure Nick is right there behind her saying "in the end, it doesn't matter, we have each other". Is it a coincidence that since Nick her career, image, work ethic, and body, has gone off the rails? I don't think so. The fact he can shoot many MC's music videos is testament to his enormous influence on her career and decisions. I still honestly believe Nick is jealous of her career and success, and is trying to tank her career. Well, I guess now he's succeeded. I got to step away for awhile it's just upsetting. The last 5 years has been a downer as an MC fan. (Wednesday 11 June 2014; 10:51)

I wish there's an ignore button here (43,137) by jaker20 from US I'm sick and tired of posters who come here just to say "I won't buy the album because blah blah blah. I'm a spoiled brat. I didn't get what I want." Listen, I have news for you: No one cares if you buy it or not. You come here just to say that? What if you just cross your arms, sit in the corner and cry. Sheesh, such killjoy. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 15:24)

Love (43,129) by jaker20 from US See, I told you guys. Good things come to those who wait. I'm excited about this album. I think it's going to be hot. I love the title as well. I'm also glad she included Beautiful. I wish Almost Home as well, but I'm ok with this. So excited. (Thursday 1 May 2014; 14:05)

Some of you are seriously messed up (42,825) by jaker20 from US You post here as if MC owes you anything. If you don't want to buy the album because it's delayed, then don't. No one's forcing you to. But coming here and saying she treats you like trash and all sorts of name-calling, just because she don't deliver to your demands as a fan, then you really need to re-evaluate your life. I'm one who is critical of MC's decisions often. But some of you take too to the gutter. MC's album will arrive. Is it delayed? Sure. Am I upset? You bet. But MC does not owe me anything. It is my choice and my choice as a fan. I don't expect her to work for me. Geez, some of you need to chill a bit and smell the roses. (Wednesday 23 April 2014; 10:59)

Where is Edouard part 1 (42,455) by jaker20 from US Lol. My post doesn't make much sense now. [Webmaster: I never received part 1, so I think there went something wrong when you tried to submit your message. Maybe you should post that part again.] (Thursday 3 April 2014; 10:37)

Edouard part 2 (42,454) by jaker20 from US That said, I think MC should still release an album. Maybe it's not that album she did with IDJ, but I have faith the album will be amazing regardless. Some of her best singles happen by accident, and not the ones they expect will be hit. Sometimes going with her gut works better than an overly embellished and belabored album. Also, I'm going to talk out of my behind here a little bit, but IMO I think MC should restructure her career so she is not heavily impacted by studio drama. I think there is more venue and platform outside of studio system these days than before. It is the era of indie imo. I'm not saying she should go indie. But as a true artist who has so much mainstream success that she is, I think she should explore her options in a more indie mind-set. Just build it and they will come, as they say. A lot of luck goes on in music industry these days. More hits are made by indies and artists you least expect, and it's harder for studios to manufacture hits and artists now. The public likes studio artsts less these days, IMO. think Butterfly had a bit of that energy, that independent, I'll-do-what-I-want spirit to it. If she takes more chances maybe she'll strike that luck as well. (Thursday 3 April 2014; 8:09)

Nick and MC's career (42,420) by jaker20 from US I think Nick and Mariah are starting to get very comfortable that they're pushing each other's boundaries as to what they can say or do in public. If they don't want to get through this, there is an answer: retirement. But as long as they're in public this will always come up. What do you think Nick thinks when she see the mother of his children dancing in tiny little outfits revealing her panties on a music video? What Nick said was tame in comparison to what MC does, and they seem to be both ok with it. It comes with the territory and they know it. To be honest, I don't see their marriage lasting as much as maybe they want. They both have big egos. I've always said Nick is an opportunist. Few knows who he was before the marriage, and MC opened a lot of doors for him. I personally think Nick is the reason for MC's career decline, but that's another story. Nick definitely knows how to work it. (Tuesday 1 April 2014; 9:56)

Re: RJJ12, friend-managers, ego, and album release (42,297) by jaker20 from US I know we're just speculating, for cause of delay. But to me MC is definitely chasing that hit single. It's understandable because it's difficult enough to promote an album that only have a top 10 hit (Memoirs), and even that didn't really do that well. I don't believe the album is not finished. She released Memoirs 1 1/2 years after E=MC2 and in this period she got married, tried to start a family and prepared and shot Precious. It's definitely just the ego preventing the release of an album without a major hit. Personally I think she should have released the album last year when Beautiful peaked. Between Beautiful, Triumphant and Almost Home/The Art of Letting Go, that is 3 or 4 songs, with You're Mine being 5th. Then maybe more people would be interested on each songs as opposed them going to waste and forgotten. Now here she is again: i.e. will she release the album if You're Mine is a hit? IMO she should release the album regardless of hit single or not. It's tough to accept for her especially, but huge album sales is over. It's all about singles now. So her belaboring a "perfect album" until she gets a hit is impractical creatively and commercially. Finally about hiring friends as managers. E=MC2 was not Benny's fault. Her career nose-dived after getting married when she's in the heat of promoting an album that took 3 years to make. These tells me Benny is not even in control at all. But that's all we know. We don't know the behind the scenes. This post is long now. (Saturday 22 March 2014; 21:09)

Re: Mariah's management and voice (42,168) by jaker20 from US I totally agree with you Adam. It is just unprofessional to be hiring your friends as managers. It's fun, but you work sloppily, you're flexible with and don't honor deadlines and schedules, you chill and drink champagne and ultimately not get anything done. Lastly, MC seems like a person whose creativity needs guidance. This has been the trend for years and I'm afraid it'll be the same in the coming years. (Monday 17 March 2014; 6:56)

I'm That Chick (42,077) by jaker20 from US I have it on blast. Such great great song. It's like #Beautiful's cool older sister. Why can't MC do more stuff like this? It's simple, yet really cool. And without all the silly high notes its easy to song. MC needs to make songs can anyone can sing. She already have hundreds of songs which she alone can sing, now it's time to make songs which everybody can hum and sing to. It's a brave new world. MC needs to be more relatable. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 5:29)

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