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New song (84,318) by T from USA I love With You. (Thursday 4 October 2018; 18:05)

Re: With You - Andrew - nostalgia (84,287) (84,317) by T from USA Well with all due respect you can't be that big of fan or have that much of a connection to her if you abandon her right before the album drops merely based on the first single. I mean what if all the other 10 songs are the classic Mariah you love and are yearning for? That's another point of contention, everybody wants the Mariah they "grew up with" but then have a problem if she's been "doing the same song for the last fifteen years". Which is it? (Thursday 4 October 2018; 17:57)

First single always the right choice (84,265) by T from USA I think the chances of Mariah coming out with something in the tempo of Heartbreaker or Emotions or Someday is not going to happen. First of all they are too pop leaning for her tastes and maybe that's the problem. She should embrace some of the songs that brought her to the dance in the first place. But I do know this, in terms of first single selections the only one that may have been "wrong" at the time was Loverboy (and that wasn't even the original version of her first single so it doesn't really count). Otherwise she has always picked the the right choice to lead off the era she's embarking on. Vision of Love, Emotions, Dreamlover, Fantasy, Honey, Heartbreaker, Loverboy, Through The Rain, It's Like That, Touch My Body, Obsessed, #Beautiful. (Wednesday 3 October 2018; 14:45)

"With You" impacting AC and Hot AC October 15th (84,253) by T from USA It's nice to know where they are planning on focusing this era so that way there is no misunderstandings. Mariah's last "top 40" Rhythmic album was Memoirs and that's how it should be. I wish they would've taken the AC route for The Elusive Chanteuse as it would've worked nicely with American Idol in marketing. It was a stretch to think Mariah could still be radio hit material at the age of 43 unfortunately. But I think they are going to write the wrongs from the last era. It seems it will play out more like Janet's Unbreakable (but with better promo). Think of all the over 37 year old girls that tried at Pop/Rhythmic this year and failed miserably. I wonder if Madonna has taken notice. PS. I guess iHeart was for nothing as she will still have a hard time at radio. (She's going to need a bigger than WBT song to make any sort of dent.) (Wednesday 3 October 2018; 02:46)

Mariah's voice and breath control (83,981) by T from USA It's a fact that high heels and corsets change the alignment of the diaphragm and reduces breath control. So many years of Mariah walking around in super high heels have hurt her chances of ever getting her voice back to the stage it was at when she wore flats. (Monday 24 September 2018; 14:14)

Video misses the mark (slightly) (83,819) by T from USA Just thinking what a statement of her return it would've been if she was in a power suit (think Madonna in Express Yourself or Beyonce). Something really strikingly different than what we are used to with Mariah. It would also symbolize that she is the boss in this situation and it would be a return to form of the 90s when she was more covered up. That slight difference would've been all she needed to get people talking. If only she could've swallowed her pride for one video and just done things that would benefit the project as a whole. Other than that, she looked amazing the mood and atmosphere were on point. Song is great. She needs to be less Barbie and more bitch. (Saturday 15 September 2018; 18:54)

GTFO (83,798) by T from USA Here's how I see it all playing out. Mariah is coming back bigger and better than ever. The first offering GTFO is great. I can imagine how much hype this song and video would've gotten had she not recreated the breakup theme so many times in the past few years (You're Mine, Infinity, I Don't) with all the videos being similar as well. If she had stayed away since MCIIY and having kids with Nick and then came back with GTFO this year (eight years later looking like that) it would've blown the minds off of everybody but at this point if feels like she's a little over saturated. The disgruntled diva has been played a lot. At least now she's less victim and that started with Stella and "I Don't". Also, she is hot we know that but how much hotter would've she been in this video if she had jeans and shirt on? When Mariah gets it right with clothes she really gets it right. (I'm looking at you "The roof".) I can only hope that we all share the video and song on all our social medias because sometimes all it takes a person to listen to the song who otherwise wouldn't have to get one more sale. The first single "With You" is going to be massive I can just tell. (Friday 14 September 2018; 21:55)

Mariah has to go out on top (83,480) by T from USA I'm going to write something that might enrage a lot of fans but I think it might be accurate. Mariah's legacy and reputation rests on her leaving the business at the top of her game. Period. She's had two big career defining albums in the past; Butterfly and TEOM. However after both of those albums she never followed up with something as spectacular. After Butterfly she produced Rainbow, Glitter, etc. None of the albums that followed lived up to the quality that was Butterfly. Likewise with all the followups to the TEOM. Now for a moment, imagine a world where Mariah had never released another album after TEOM. Her star would be shinning so bright because of the idea of "what if". Sometimes I think "what if" in regards to Mariah is bigger than the actual product we get. (Butterfly and TEOM are the exceptions). Now I'll go even a step further, for a moment imagine Mariah's final album was Butterfly. Sure we would have missed out on some amazing songs but we would've also missed out on her psychiatric breakdown and the humiliation of Stella. Had her albums ranged from 1990's self titled to Butterfly her record and reputation would've been sealed as one of the best in the history of music. Maybe I'd settle for a happy medium. It would've been nice to have her take eight years off after Butterfly and then come back in 2005 with TEOM and then walk away. But alas here we are again. And I'm afraid that the only sure way Mariah will get her respect is if she has one more career defining album (like Butterfly or TEOM) and then walks away for good. She could still tour the greatest hits but the "what if" factor of another album would always out weight the actual follow up. (Sunday 26 August 2018; 00:45)

Re: Fall music 2018 (83,336) (83,341) by T from USA Add Madonna, Janet Jackson to that list. It's going to be tight competition this year but I think there's a place for her still in the industry (if she works hard for it). (Friday 10 August 2018; 13:11)

New single at iHeart festival? (83,246) by T from USA Some people think she will use iHeart Radio festival to introduce a new song but that is so un-Mariah to do. Imagine her dismay when she finds out crappy audio recordings from cell phones is the thing people hear first, because the program isn't live and doesn't air for a few weeks after the performance. If she wants to perform something new at iHeart she will indeed release the song long before the festival. I just don't see it happening at this point. (Wednesday 25 July 2018; 22:44)

Re: The truth about Walter A (83,179) (83,185) by T from USA 2009 was ten years ago. Yet she still works with him. I'm just wondering if she's embarrassed for Walter to hear her loss of fluidity and range and maybe that's another barrier to her working with him. Why would she agree to meet with him through Randy Jackson in 2013? (Friday 20 July 2018; 13:39)

The truth about Walter A (83,170) by T from USA Does anyone else think that the real reason she will never try it again with Walter Afanasieff is due to her vocal decline? I mean it was reported that Randy Jackson had set up a meeting between herself and Walter and they met but nothing materialized for MIAMTEC. I wonder if a lot of it has to do with her being incredibly self conscience about her voice. I mean the last time he recorded her singing she was doing things like Butterfly, My All and Lead The Way. It can't be that he's "too stale now" because she continues to work with JD after twenty years. Do you think the truth is it's more ego about the voice and less about the past? (Thursday 19 July 2018; 15:44)

A few windows open still this year (83,118) by T from USA She was in the studio during her little time off last night. Maybe this means she's really gearing up. It would be nice if everything is finished so that she could move ahead with a schedule like this: July 20th: first single August 31, September 1, 2, 5, 9, 10: Vegas September 21st: iHeart performance September 28th: album release October 5th: second single October 7th - November 9th: international tour November 11th - 29th: album promo (Friday 13 July 2018; 15:09)

Re: JD hate (82,797) (82,798) by T from USA I tweeted Dave Hall one time asking if he would ever work with Mariah again and he replied that he would love to. So I guess the ball is in MC's court. (Wednesday 13 June 2018; 22:31)

Best to worst JD/MC songs (82,787) by T from USA Can we list the best to worst JD/MC album track songs? 1. Always Be My Baby 2. We Belong Together 3. Don't Forget About Us 4. Make It Look Good 5. Shake It Off 6. Thanks For Nothing 7. Get You Number 8. Don't Know What To Do 9. The One 10. Supernatural 11. Cruise Control 12. Love Story 13. Miss You 14. You Had Your Chance 15. I Don't 16. Last Kiss 17. 100% 18. How Much 19. Infamous 20. Triumphant (Wednesday 13 June 2018; 15:00)

Re: JD hate (82,778) (82,786) by T from USA I wouldn't mind one or two Jermaine song. As long as it fits with the whole sound of the album. If they choose the best out of the bunch then I'm sure it will be great. No more than two. While we are on it, can't she work with Walter A one more time to so that the album will sound classically Mariah? (Wednesday 13 June 2018; 14:15)

iHeart Radio music festival (82,654) by T from USA Mariah is performing September 21st. This must mean new music right? Not necessarily. I wouldn't mind if she busts out an amazing rendition of Emotions or Always Be My Baby. Good on ROC Nation for booking this. (Tuesday 5 June 2018; 15:51)

Mariah promotion Christmas, no new album (82,632) by T from USA I have no problem with Mariah taping an interview for upcoming Euro Christmas concerts but why would they air it in June? Mixed brand messaging especially if she wants to sell her Vegas shows. Can't they tape the interview (because she looks hot) but save it for October? This may be the first blunder of ROC Nation if you ask me. Also there is no album coming this year as the People magazine or EW eluded to. And remember, just because Mariah is recording new music doesn't ever mean it will see the light of day. Prince and MJ were constantly working on music that we never heard. (Monday 4 June 2018; 00:14)

Re: #1's (82,608) (82,613) by T from USA Favorite: Always Be My Baby Least Favorite: Thank God I Found You (Saturday 2 June 2018; 14:57)

Album delayed (82,546) by T from USA It crazy that they made a press release saying the album was to come in 2017 and then recent interviews said 2018, but it looks like it may be more like 2019. I wish they would stop saying dates and just release it when it's ready, it's the delays in dates that hurt MIAMTEC. (Monday 28 May 2018; 02:57)

Re: Poo Bear (82,536) (82,545) by T from USA I just watched the documentary, he seems really bright. His first few songs he did with JB didn't really take off it wasn't until he went back in for a second project did the stuff really click. I know the first time he worked with JLo on "US" it didn't really take off either now he's working with her again. I hope with Mariah it isn't the case that the first time around isn't as great as a follow up. Mariah may not have many chances left in her, she has to get it right the first time. (Monday 28 May 2018; 02:56)

Mariah late to the party? (82,433) by T from USA I know Mariah is at a different place in her life and music then all the others, but she is still trying to compete and I just can't help but feel that her timing is killing her. I mean every singer is releasing something for this summer and if Mariah is working with the same producers (DJ Khaled, etc) her stuff is going to sound so dated by the time she's "ready" to show it off. I'm not saying to rush anything but now if she does have a Khaled collab it will obviously seem like a JLo rip off. Dinero is fire. It always feels like everyone beats Mariah to the punch. Remember the days when Mariah was the trend setter and first to the party with all her new songs. She has no choice but to do something completely different at this point. If she comes with the the same old stuff (JD, BMC) or the producers everyone else is using (DJ Khaled) then she will be so far behind at this point. (Thursday 17 May 2018; 14:16)

Re: Memoirs (82,404) (82,405) by T from USA Memoirs wasn't a very particularly happy time in Mariah's life. Sure her relationship with Nick was still strong (that we know of) but she was having pregnancy issues and even had a miscarriage which lead to the making of the record. I find Memoirs a cross between Butterfly and Rainbow. However Rainbow had way more features as Memoirs has none. I think it's a smooth R&B album and maybe could've benefited from 12 tracks instead of 14 plus interludes. I would've love if Skydiving produced by Timbaland was somehow incorporated. Anyway I love Memoirs and it was nice to get an album every year of 2008, 2009, 2010, like the old days. (Monday 14 May 2018; 13:35)

Re: Album? What album? (82,271) (82,278) by T from USA Even though she doesn't have Stella she still has new management and they are going to expect her to make money. This is called show business for a reason. Roc Nation signed her and will work for her but she can't just bank on the money in her bank account. She has to make them some new money and unfortunately we are living in the era of touring not album sales. I truly only want one more album/era from Mariah then she can seal her legacy as a touring act as far as i'm concerned. (Had MIAM been a big success I would've been fine with that being her last CD tbh.) (Wednesday 2 May 2018; 13:08)

The Butterfly lands (82,262) by T from USA I like the title "returns" for a lead up to the album to remind people of Mariah at her best. It also goes with the #1's theme because that was all around the same era 97/98. What I don't think would be a good idea is carrying it over to a new era with a new album. Ever since Memoirs she's been recreating past looks and trying to get off past success. I think she does have one more fresh new era with no ties to the past but a look to the future in her. At least I hope. I think maybe after one more well planned era then she should work on her legacy and past hits. (Tuesday 1 May 2018; 18:35)

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