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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.

The art of forgiveness (97,992) by Terna from Nigeria I just happened on this clip, where is it from? I think one of the main reasons they went separate ways was his [loyalty]. He [kind of] betrayed her and more importantly, their partnership - a very successful songwriting team that found that magic so many artists would kill for every time they collaborated. That [kind of] connection comes once in a lifetime and should be explored to its fullest. My only gripe with the whole situation is the time wasted - 20 years plus. If I had a conversation with Mariah, I would let her know that it's past now (surely time has done some healing), the art of forgiveness is bigger than the art of letting go. Mariah reads this message board so this is a message directly for her - [olive branch], [baby] steps, and see where [love] takes it. (Friday 21 May 2021; 18:34)

Re: Just a feeling (97,977) (97,987) by Terna from Nigeria Like no Mariah, I mean it's cool that she's the queen of Christmas and everything, but it's beginning to be all there is to the "Mariah Carey" brand and image - something you only bring out during the holidays and I don't like that. It is time to drop a massive Pop/R&B hit, she has her finger on the pulse of what's current and is capable of releasing a monster hit if she wants to. Another title I really like she's gotten recently is "the queen of social media" and would like to see her use that to her advantage. I like that she's already on twitter spaces long before any other celebrities, very reminiscent of her website messages back in the day. Lol. (Tuesday 18 May 2021; 15:06)

Re: JD / studio pic (97,972) (97,986) by Terna from Nigeria Honestly, I don't personally have a problem with Jermaine being in the mix of producers she works with for an album, it just when he doesn't "stfu" that there's a problem. Mariah and Jermaine have chemistry for days. Lol. (Tuesday 18 May 2021; 14:55)

Twitter (97,968) by Terna from Nigeria Mariah was on "Twitter Spaces" earlier today on a new feature on Twitter that allows real-time voice conversations, with a few interactions at a time allowed by a moderator, she made mention of the fact that she is indeed working on new material and has many ideas which she's keeping mum on at the moment because she doesn't wanna be ripped off again by artist who basically steal her ideas and try to pass off as theirs. Haha. She also mentioned the fact that it was reminiscent of the way she made "Butterfly" and "The Emancipation of Mimi" the creativity and the feels of how she's been working so far, she also hinted that this could just be some of her best work ever. It was quite a long chat and we had Maxwell in the building also, he's a big Lamb I was surprised to find out, and spoke highly of Mariah. (Thursday 13 May 2021; 00:18)

Re: New material (97,941) (97,948) by Terna from Nigeria How long have you been posting here? Not very long I can tell. This isn't the first nor even the second time Andrew has been banned and yet just like cancer, he keeps coming back, thus my rhetorical statement. (Friday 7 May 2021; 17:48)

Re: New material (97,926) (97,939) by Terna from Nigeria And just like cancer, he'll be back now won't he Eric? (Wednesday 5 May 2021; 18:14)

Voice therapists (97,860) by Terna from Nigeria They have exercises that work, has she even tried this as an option? With Covid-19 and the lockdown, we noticed her voice get reasonably better, but far from what we know she's capable of. I always wonder if she even has a vocal coach, I doubt it. There are some really good ones out there and if done right, those exercises really work. Then there's the bubbly. (Monday 19 April 2021; 21:41)

Re: Breakdown ad libs (97,833) (97,842) by Terna from Nigeria Yeah you're right. (Thursday 15 April 2021; 22:51)

Re: Breakdown ad libs (97,835) (97,841) by Terna from Nigeria You just might be right on this one. I went and played it back and I hear it now, and yes its a little bit "noisy" so to speak at that section and may even have a bad edit of her vocals, almost muffled. But I hear it now, and I've played breakdown for years. Lol. Gee thanks. This is one of the cool things with her recordings, you keep hearing it and then one day you listen and then get it, and then your perception changes. (Thursday 15 April 2021; 22:46)

Breakdown ad libs (97,832) by Terna from Nigeria Since we're arguing about Mariah's enunciation, I always wondered what she was saying in "Breakdown" at the ad libs part - "But in reality I'm, I'm slowly losing my mind", "How do I feel", "What...". Most people always go what's she saying there. Mariah if you read this might as well answer it yourself. Hehe. (Thursday 15 April 2021; 14:46)

Re: Rumours (97,570) (97,579) by Terna from Nigeria Except Jermaine had nothing to do with that song's production. (Sunday 14 March 2021; 21:13)

Rumours (97,569) by Terna from Nigeria Could there be any truth to this? I think there's an element of truth to it seeing as these are the same co-writers listed on "Where are You Christmas", another song we know she recorded but could not release. (Friday 12 March 2021; 11:46)

Re: Mimi's Late Night Valentine's Mix (97,349) (97,367) by Terna from Nigeria Exactly, it's giving me this vintage 70's soul sound like she did at the BET awards performance with the white dress, but taking it up a notch, incorporating contemporary elements like that drum machine that goes hard on the chugging breakdown mid song. Just well put together and executed. Someone on twitter was like "her new era is coming". Lol. (Saturday 13 February 2021; 19:34)

Mimi's Late Night Valentine's Mix (97,348) by Terna from Nigeria I've never clicked so fast and boy was I blown away, oh Mariah. When that chorus hit, I hit thumbs up so quick. Loving that dark hair color, I hope she sticks to it. She looks good too. Someone's been hitting that treadmill. (Friday 12 February 2021; 16:14)

Re: Cool On You (97,309) (97,332) by Terna from Nigeria "Cool on you" for me too was an instant favorite sparse production and all. While on the other hand, I skipped "One Night" mid song with the very first listen. I haven't played it ever since either. Haha. (Tuesday 9 February 2021; 14:46)

Re: Favorite Mariah album? (97,318) (97,331) by Terna from Nigeria Butterfly. (Tuesday 9 February 2021; 14:43)

Re: TEOM appreciation post (97,243) (97,246) by Terna from Nigeria "The Emancipation of Mimi" era is Mariah Carey's perfect era. Everything went as planned or even better, from the single choices to the live performances - some of her best live vocals were from this era, she had something to prove that she was far from over and boy did it show. I believe this was the album that finally gave Mariah her respect and moved her from icon to legendary status in the industry. I can honestly say it is the biggest comeback ever in the music industry until date. I am loving today's MC 30 as this is easily my best Mariah era, and the one I cherish the most. That record has never left my playlist and it never will. Happy new year guys. (Friday 29 January 2021; 22:20)

FKA Twigs (97,084) by Terna from Nigeria I was going through a playlist and her song titled "Two Weeks" came on, I always thought she's evidently mimicking Mariah Carey's signature vocal style a little bit, it's a beautiful song and vocal performance and she nails the girly falsettos well for the most part, but the thing is it comes across as incomplete and unsatisfying because it lacks that explosive, powerhouse vocal climax you're expecting but never shows up and this song is that type of song. This is one of Mariah's strengths - her killer adlibs, when it's time to tear up a song vocally no one does it quite like Mariah. I think Mariah should redo this song and tear it up. (Tuesday 5 January 2021; 20:47)

Re: Ryan and Kelly show, thank you, next (97,026) (97,028) by Terna from Nigeria I don't agree at all with your theory. There is a conscious effort by the music industry to make sure Mariah does not tie that Beatles record for 20 Hot 100 #1 singles, talk less of breaking it but we all know for sure she's gonna do just that. If she isn't having a non-Christmas hit song it is mainly as a result of this, or she isn't looking to. Secondly out of all her peers Madonna, Celine, Mary J. Blige, I would take where Mariah is any day in terms of where their careers are currently. What she lacks in touring, ticket sales and those deceptive bundles to sell new albums, she more than makes up for from having 19 number one singles, a massive body of work that keeps on giving and owning her own masters then there's "All I Want For Christmas is you" - she isn't exerting herself going on tour after tour yet smiling to the bank yearly. (Thursday 24 December 2020; 16:48)

Re: The "perfect" R&B album (outside of Mariah's world) (97,019) (97,027) by Terna from Nigeria Oh wow, you got an exclamation mark in your message! (Thursday 24 December 2020; 16:36)

Re: The "perfect" R&B album (outside of Mariah's world) (97,010) (97,017) by Terna from Nigeria Too Many to mention, though notable ones include: Boyz II Men - Evolution Joe - My Name is Joe Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Toni Braxton - Secrets Brandy - Never say never, Full Moon, Human Aaliyah - One in a Million, Aaliyah (I miss her) Monica - The Boy is Mine Alicia keys - Songs in A Minor Angie Stone - Stone Love, Mahogany Soul Whitney Houston - My Love is Your Love Chris Brown - F.A.M.E Beyonce - 4, Lemonade (Tuesday 22 December 2020; 23:16)

Here Comes Santa Claus (97,003) by Terna from Nigeria I kind of like the new version better than the 2010 one. Production wise it's definitely better and [Snoop] brings his flavor making [magic] with Mariah's re-recorded vocals which sound fuller. Plus for the most part Jermaine is kept on mute. (Monday 21 December 2020; 14:56)

Re: The Rarities special edition 4 LP's (96,996) (97,002) by Terna from Nigeria It's on LP. Duh? Haha. (Monday 21 December 2020; 14:52)

RIAA Diamond certifications (96,962) by Terna from Nigeria This is crazy in a good way. Haha. In no time Mariah is actually gonna have 4 diamond albums. Her debut album is so close to that diamond status and deservedly so and now "Merry Christmas" as well, it may even reach it before the debut. (Wednesday 16 December 2020; 22:20)

UK No 1 spot (96,916) by Terna from Nigeria I guess this really is a magical Christmas after all, Congratulations Mariah Carey. I laughed out loud when I saw the headlines, I believe she's broken a spell there now she'll hit number one more often there. (Saturday 12 December 2020; 14:53)

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