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Very uninspired song (41,408) by jaker20 from US If this is her comeback, then this comeback is off to a false start because it's really not impacting so much. If she has to reply on "promo", you know there will be a struggle for the song. I don't know what's going on. I don't think she's inspired to be creative at the moment, and the past four years for that matter. Add this to the loopy behavior lately, and this new album gets me worried. I don't think she has to chase the charts anymore, but at least come up with a solidly creative song, or you can just take care of the kids because I don't want to see a flop happening again for the 3rd time (or is it 4th now), and a supposed album that never happens. (Monday 17 February 2014; 8:58)

Beyonce (40,216) by jaker20 from US I always liked Beyonce, but for some reason I feel she never reached her full potential. I thought a lot of her time and success was spent with Destiny's Child which I thought has a better discography than herself alone. She's obviously super talented, but I think she shot herself on the foot with this surprise release. I listened to the album clips and they sound rushed and unpolished to me. In this age of singles, artists shouldn't release full extended materials/albums at once because an hour later everyone's just downloading it for free. It's an interesting move, but it makes me wonder if she's fully committed to this era if she's doing this and wonder the motivation behind it. (Friday 13 December 2013; 19:36)

I support MC doing a dance album (40,200) by jaker20 from US If that is what she wants to do next. If she lose her core fans, well, hello, it's not like her core fans make a dent in her career or sales anymore. She needs new fans! I also support her doing something jazzy, or some mashup genre. What is this fear amongst MC fans that she shouldn't do dance music? If you say it's because she can't dance, hello, it's not like Gloria Estefan and Gaynor can dance either. It's not like she's new to dance. She's charted no.1 in dance chart more than most artists in that genre itself for crying out loud. She's got 16 of them! It's not foreign to her. Look at that fail song Triumphant that had an amazing remix version. Well then just go straight releasing the remix version and maybe you won't strain your vocals. A good music is a good music with or without the high notes. She has nothing to prove so she should take risks in her music. Be an artist, not just a singer. Expand her genre, collaborate, make music not nailpolish. Her voice is not as strong, but the artist will always be there. I've stated many times that MC is a pop genius and it's wasted by expectations that she should always belt. But you all put her in this box of screaming vocalists. I will argue many here untill cows come home that she's more than the voice but fans will never get it. (Friday 13 December 2013; 5:45)

Re: Nikki (40,199) by jaker20 from US I'm glad you state your opinion in a civil way. But we agree to disagree. You are saying that MC can claim "best selling of all time" title due to Soundscan. Come on, we all know that is misleading advertising. Also you are mixing up your Soundscan and global numbers. You yourself stated Madonna sold 27 million during Soundscan (it's actually 29m but I'll use your number here to prove a point). Pre-Soundscan she has RIAA certification total to 41m. That totals to 68m vs MC's 54. Yes RIAA don't represent actual sales, but if you add MC's RIAA certifications it is more or less the same number. That's also huge gap to think about. It is simply not possible. We're not even talking about global numbers here, just US sales. I think a lot of artsts used Soundscan's number and run with it for advertising. That's like saying Garth Brooks is the "best selling artist of all time", because you know, according to Soundscan, he sold 4m more albums than The Beatles. Sounds good for advertising, but we all know that's not true. (Friday 13 December 2013; 5:22)

Blaming the media, Rihanna, reality check, etc. (40,193) by jaker20 from US First, don't blame the media because Mariah is media. She has her own media, PR and advertising people, therefore she is part of that industry. All the press they put out over the years, best-selling female artist, most no.1 singer, etc. She might not have created it, but she definitely chased it and danced with it. We all know that the "best selling" part is not true. MC is best selling in Soundscan era but we all know Madonna takes the overall title. So that's somewhat false and misleading advertising. In my opinion, MC's true legacy is having the most no.1s by a solo artist. Here comes Rihanna, getting her 13th no.1 so fast I can't believe she'll break MC's record while MC is still actively working. She's definitely gunning for that title and with the way chart formulas are structured now, she'll definitely take it faster than we all though. Now, let's not pretend this isn't important. MC used that title herself throughout her career, it is good for business so to speak. MC at this point in her life probably: (1) don't care, (2) silently lamenting, (3) or just plainly don't know what to do (4) would rather focus on nail polish and perfumes. MC is kind of a victim of her own success. (Thursday 12 December 2013; 8:23)

Mariah needs to reinvent (40,192) by jaker20 from US MC probably hates that word because its synonymous to Madonna who has endured and outlived everyone's career, even those who came after her. But that's going to be MC's curse. If she doesn't reinvent, then as a performer she can't survive. Reinventing doesn't mean you have to change who you are. It's just part of growth, and any artists should continue to grow and change, because your body changes as well and you can't do the same you use to do 20 years ago. That is of course if MC even want to perform anymore. At the rate she's going, she seem more interested in reinventing herself as a business woman selling nail polish and perfumes. (Thursday 12 December 2013; 8:07)

Re: Licia (40,162) by jaker20 from US I did not say MC should never sing her old songs. I'm saying she needs to build a new discography that is more fitting to her current voice. And no one said it is going to be easy. We are all working and at some point in time we need to adjust to our new self. At some point in our lives we can't continue to work 12 hours a day, run like the wind and eat anything we want. Same with MC. She needs to adjust to her new self, otherwise, that's it. It's over. If she and her fans don't recognize this, she will not grow old gracefully because she'll be stuck in reminiscing her past glories. Like I said, it won't be easy. It might mean losing your old fans, maybe losing you and me. But for her as an artist, it is good. We all get old, but growing and learning never ends. (Tuesday 10 December 2013; 8:35)

Retirement (40,138) by jaker20 from US I don't think retirement is the answer. The answer is for her to adapt to the new times. Adapting doesn't necessarily mean changing yourself to something you are not. Look at Christina, her Say Something collab is doing very well which is not a belt song. MC should do the same, ie expand her art, work with new artist, collaborate, and most importantly, stop singing those high notes that are so old-fashioned and makes you belt or do high notes. Sure they are "impressive" notes, sure that is her brand, but they are also corny and old fashioned. She is not the same, and she has to recognize this and rebrand herself soon, otherwise this is it for her. #Beautiful was a great start, but she and her label ruined the promo of that song. Some of you may say AIWFCIY isn't really a belt song, that's not true. Halfway through the song she sings in a higher key and it stays there. She did well with Fallon, because it's acapella and a small room. But outdoors and with a band, her voice is drowned. She needs to create new songs that support the current state of her voice. (Monday 9 December 2013; 9:39)

Yeah that performance was rough (40,137) by jaker20 from US I can't watch MC like that. I just can't. This is what I have been telling you guys all along. MC is stuck with her old fans, her old self, and her old discography. She needs new fans, new songs. Singing older songs forces her voice to a level where it isn't anymore. And she should avoid the big open air stage. It never suited her voice, even during her peak. Her voice is not the same. It's not. A few weeks ago I said why did MC sing on Idol all those oldies/medleys from 20 years ago that she can't hardly sing as well? And I got attacked. I said many times, just sing songs that is current to your voice. If she had sang #Beautiful only and only that song, it would be all live and she's not straining her voice because she arranged and composed it to her current voice state. I really think that was a turning point for her. Now she's got it in her mind that if she lips she's going to get attacked. She basically outer herself in the big stage. Basically. (Monday 9 December 2013; 9:24)

By Tory (39,931) by jaker20 from US Yes it was, I'm sorry you didn't undestand it. And even if it wasn't clear then, I made it clear in my next message. She should have sang Beautiful only instead of wasting time on medleys. It is one of her last big stage performance and it's a wasted opportunity. Worse, the medley/performance was poorly received and that's not good for the new single. Beautiful is still being played, but I believe if the promo had been better, it would have done much much better because it's a great song, and in effect, the anticipation for this next single TAOLG would have been higher. The fact that the song isn't impacting at all shows lack of excitement. In entertainment, you're only as good as your last work. (Thursday 21 November 2013; 7:07)

Ms. Giselle (39,919) by jaker20 from US I completely agree about #Beautiful. The problem wasn't the song. The song is great, loved by non-fans and got great reviews. The problem was the promo. So this new song is destined to be another Triumphant/Almost Home if she's not on the promo rounds. She didn't sing #Beautiful on many live shows, you know like really live without all the question marks that it's really live? You know like what she did with Fallon. You know, like really strong performance like she really meant it. To be honest I'm not feeling her passion with music anymore. It's more about just being out and about, then let the song be, then go home and take care of the babies. Yeah, I'm sure that's what life really is about no question there. But that just don't cut it these days if you're a pro. Like any other pro in any profession. Madonna's last single made the top 10 and MDNA topped the charts, that's because she worked her behind off on the carrier single, there was hype, and like another poster said, there was the machine behind it. MC is just kind of whatever lately. (Wednesday 20 November 2013; 15:25)

Tory (39,918) by jaker20 from US I wasn't interested in the AI medley. I thought my message was clear. I said I wanted her to promote #Beautiful and that song alone. No one cared about the medley except hardcore fans, and she looks like a has-been when she sings medleys. It's not like people can't hear those songs on YouTube. If you're going to promote a song, promote that song alone, not make it look second fiddle to your other songs. (Wednesday 20 November 2013; 15:15)

Four consecutive underperforming singles (39,899) by jaker20 from US (1) Triumphant - I think this is an uninspired song, slightly corny lyrics, something I see her doing 20 years ago. (2) Almost Home - A great song, great vocals that received no proper promo nor performance. I'm still hoping for an Academy nomination. Maybe then we'll get a proper performance. (3) #Beatiful - One of the best pop songs of the year, one of the best MC's ever made. But released during heat of bad publicity. She didn't get a proper live performance. Sitting on a stage is not a proper performance. Idol was a wasted opportunity. She should have sang this then instead of a medley of oldies. (4) TAOLG - I don't really know what to say about this song. It's a convoluted mess. Another one of those "I'm over you" love songs. MC needs to work with new creative minds. (Tuesday 19 November 2013; 7:34)

I know I sound a bit sour (39,685) by jaker20 from US But I seriously can't wait what she will do with the new album. When someone says they're letting go, I rather see it as a beginning of something new rather than an ending. So I'm really anticipating MC's take on those words. Is she just extending the same old pattern she's been stuck with the past few years, or a beginning of a new career? Judging by the overtly sexy cover art I think she's still struggling with the meaning of her own words. But you know, if the song is hot it's hot. I won't argue. I'm definitely there to buy like every song and album she released. But I'm gonna call it like it is. (Thursday 7 November 2013; 16:58)

MC should let go... (39,684) by jaker20 from US Of her trying to oversing every song. This is the most difficult thing to accept that the voice is not the same, and if she doesn't the fans will never accept it either. You ask, why are fans stuck in the past, constantly reminiscing her glory days? Over and over. Because MC is doing the same. She can't move on. Why does every song have to have a whistle, sing on the high note near the end. It's tired and resembles every song she made, only less impressive than what she use to be. The only way MC can move forward and avoid comparison to her past self is to not be that person, that "voice", because those days are over. And the only way to do that is to embrace her artistic side. With all her success, fame and fortune, it's the time to be creative and take risks. I've said it many times, MC is an artist, not only the voice. The voice isn't what it use to be, but the artist is still there. The songwriter, the performer, the artist. She should cultivate what is remaining, rather than pretend she can still hit it. This is a very difficult transition that longtime fans will probably never accept. But she should accept this. She need to figure out why everyone's stuck. MC should accept who she is now, and see which fans will be there with her in this transition. And in the process maybe even gain new fans. (Thursday 7 November 2013; 16:50)

Matthew, MC should let go, not the fans (39,682) by jaker20 from US Here's the thing, how can the fans let go if she herself can't let go of the past? MC used to be The Voice, but she isn't anymore. She has to accept this. And the only way for her to accept this is to accept her artistic qualities. #Beautiful was on the right path, and what did she do? She lipped on a series of oldies on American Idol, because she wants to prove that she can still sing. Worse, prove she can sing her old songs. How about perform only one song, and do it right? Sing #Beautiful, sing it acapella, sing it simple, live. The way she sang on Fallon. One song, not a series of songs from 15 years ago that she can't give justice to. This has been my issue with MC the past few years. She is kind of flopping her own songs by constantly doing this. She releases great songs, the song rises up the chart, then it flops the moment she sings it. MC should let go of her past glories and accept her now, her limitations. Then the fans will follow. (Thursday 7 November 2013; 16:33)

AI (38,889) by jaker20 from US I agree with you all. It just irks me Idol won't stop at it. As Licia said, they're obviously trying to attract controversy by hiring JLo again. So silly. She's not even a singer and have no place to judge. I hope the ratings bomb. (Saturday 3 August 2013; 20:24)

JLo back on Idol (38,876) by jaker20 from US Wow, I can't think of a bigger slap in the face than this. It looks like this MC/JLo saga won't end soon. This proves MC didn't really get along with the Idol producers in spite of what both parties claim. (Friday 2 August 2013; 9:24)

Injury (38,803) by jaker20 from US MC's fall reminds me of when Madonna fell from a horse almost 10 years ago, which started the collapse of her marriage. I didn't know MC's injury is this serious. Happy thoughts. (Thursday 25 July 2013; 8:30)

Ugh (38,766) by jaker20 from US So adorable, those little lambs are cute as buttons. I'm not so sure though about them always being in the spotlight with all the cameras. Looks like they're already loving the attention. Lol. (Saturday 20 July 2013; 11:25)

Remove the voice and the artist is there (38,762) by jaker20 from US The reason why I'm not so disappointed with the changes in MC's voice is because beyond her voice, I personally consider MC a pop genius. Very very few artists creates pop music like MC that spans generation. The only ones I consider up her league is Madonna, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. Not even Elvis Presley, who's style has aged by his third decade in the industry. Being able to tap in to pop music audience for such a long period of time takes more than the voice. That's genuine creative talent. I do not understand why MC don't get more credit with this from her very fans. They just want her to belt forever. Beautiful is about to turn platinum. And I hope the next single is similar to Beautiful, midtempo pop with no vocal acrobatics. I honestly think MC is a rare pop genius. If MC can replicate Beautiful's success with the next single, I think there's going to be a lot of talk about this subject. This fact will be more apparent. If it fails, I know she can still create more great music in the future. If only more fans understand this than continually asking her to go back in time and sing like she use to. Demanding some sort of explanation about her voice is a step towards asking her to retire. Don't spoil it for us who still love her. If you're only after her voice, then move forward somewhere else. It's really simple. Don't demand her the impossible, because those days are over. Accept her for what she is now because she can't be someone else. (Friday 19 July 2013; 21:46)

Felix Pires (38,759) by jaker20 from US I completely agree with you. Mariah's voice has changed. Everybody knows that's been the case for 15 years. Nobody stays the same for 23 years. No one. But people seem to be trapped in 90s. That's been the drama here over the last few years, and for a few posters for the past few weeks, non-stop. That's fine with me. I understand. But some takes further and takes against MC as if she owes people an explanation, turn her into a product just like every other product, call her a fraud because of her ego, etc. etc. How silly. I'm not the only one who notice this. Many others did as well. I take issue with this. If you post such strong opinions, then you should be ready what's coming. I have opinions too and they're just as strong. That statement was not taken out of context like someone is backpedal claiming. All the posts are right there for everyone to see. Had I not posted a direct challenge, that line of discussion would have gone on and on. This is not personal, that is a challenge to your statement. MC sings less live, she releases albums twice longer, and don't belt like she use to. Why is this so difficult to understand? She is not the same, like everyone else. Even you and me. I hope MC makes an all dance music one day, because I want to see who will stick with her. Because I will. MC to me is beyond The Voice, such silly label. She's an artist. I maybe one of the very few, and I'm ok with that. (Friday 19 July 2013; 21:13)

MC does not owe any of you an explanation, none (38,721) by jaker20 from US MC should explain to you what's happening to her voice? She has to be honest with you? How sad are you? Here's a concept. You don't like her, don't buy her songs and concert tickets. It's very very simple. If you have gone into the deep end thinking everything you buy is some kind of corporate investment, here's another concept, MC is not real estate, soap or shoes. She's a human being. If she goes into an interview and say she's better than before, you know, kind of like every performer have to say to sell tickets. Do you instantly believe it? If she photoshop her album cover, do you believe she's that physically perfect? If your answer to these questions is yes then you need to go to the doctor asap. Now if her management calls her The Voice, do you believe it's because she's really The Voice? Or maybe she's promoting that TV show by the same name? Hello, its advertising. Advertising is not about honesty. Sad reality, check for your fandom, but that's fact. It is made to sell something. I never believed MC is The Voice, because you know what, it's a corny and ludicrous claim. Do I love MC's voice more than anyone, do I love her songs? Of course. Some of you just need to go out sometimes. (Wednesday 17 July 2013; 15:55)

You invested on MC's voice? (38,720) by jaker20 from US What kind of logic is that? Do some of you even read what you type? To compare MC with commodities and products as if you're talking about soap, shampoo and false advertising? How disgusting. You are talking about a person here, a human being, that alone makes a universe of a difference. This is the problem with fanatics, some forget there's a line between fandom and property. If you think MC is your investment, than there is something very wrong about you and your life in general. How sad. Go out and smell the roses. I am one of MC's vocal critics here when something is off, but to talk about MC as if she's your property is stretching towards plain ludicrous. MC does not owe you anything. I have said this many times before. MC is not only The Voice. Do you guys get that? She is not only The Voice. She is also an artist. You have to repeat that statement many times over in your head. She sells songs, a seat in her concerts and other products and she sells her through her voice. Do you get that? A seat on her concert venue, not her voice itself. Her voice is not the product itself. How difficult is that to understand? Remember when Barbra Streisand once said on Oprah that some people talk about singers as if they're objects. MC is not an object. Some of the posts here are utterly disgusting. (Wednesday 17 July 2013; 15:42)

So proud to be a fan (38,684) by jaker20 from US MC showed what a true performer is. She more than showed up, she sang amazingly. So proud of her. (Monday 15 July 2013; 8:37)

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