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About Randy from USA: MC is my favorite artist of all time and I love her songwriting skills on her introspective songs. My favorite album: Butterfly. My favorite song: Right To Dream.

Edward (41,439) by Randy from USA But then my question is, what are they going to do keep releasing singles until one catches on? What if one doesn't? I understand what you are saying and somewhat agree. But as an artist with one album left, are they really going to shelve her or will they drop her? And look at Madonna's last releases. No airplay, no hit single but album was released on time, went to #1 and then dropped quickly. Look at Celine's last release. As a fan I know I am biased but I feel as though they need to release the album on time no matter how the single does. There isn't much of an option because she's not guaranteed to have a surefire single based on her record since 2008. It has been hit or miss. One thing I can say for sure though, Mariah has never put out a bad album. Some are better than others but they are all top quality in my opinion. (Tuesday 18 February 2014; 17:10)

Album pushed back (41,432) by Randy from USA What scares me the most is that with the mainstream ignoring You're Mine is that the album will be pushed back. I don't care about #1s. I'm just tired of not having new material from MC. And with the current state of music, no label takes chances. If this single flops, and I know a lot of you say it's too early to tell, the album will be pushed back or shelved. Then what happens? And let me say this. A radio date means nothing if radio decides not to play it or if the general public does not adore it. As fans, we obsess over these things. It's the masses that make it happen and no one I know is talking about this song. All the articles I read on the internet mention the song along with her breasts, Idol, dem babies, Ariana Grande etc. I don't feel good about this at all. I just want the album on time regardless of the success of You're Mine. (Tuesday 18 February 2014; 9:20)

My two cents (41,197) by Randy from USA I am a bit deflated. First of all, the single is nice, but it's not undeniable. My problem with it not being undeniable is that in the current music climate that means your album could be pushed back when it doesn't hit the top 10. I want an album on May 6 because as we have all learned Mariah does great albums even if the single choices are meh. I do wanna say that the remix is more interesting than the original. The video is boring and I am more attracted to Trey Songz in it than her though. I'm not for all the glitter and the dry wavy hair. The interview on Breakfast Club and with Sway on MTV doesn't show her in the best light but hell, I drink alot too. Good luck MC. (Thursday 13 February 2014; 3:05)

Furious (40,277) by Randy from USA I am furious with MC. Now I admit, we have been very critical of MC, but does she even know her own catalogue? She said and I quote, "You don't follow up Obsessed with IWTKWLI. Migrate should have been a single from that album. They are not even on the same album!" I am so confused. How do we know her catalogue better than her? That's not me being petty. That's a glaring error. (Monday 23 December 2013; 5:39)

Buble (40,260) by Randy from USA She did well and I don't think she lip synced, although they never keep the camera on her long enough for me to tell. Have you all noticed how awesome her runs are live lately? (Thursday 19 December 2013; 11:40)

Beyonce / MC (40,220) by Randy from USA I mean social media is reaching a fever pitch about the Beyonce album. I wish MC had done this but the problem is because she is not the innovator regarding this move, she can't do it without people saying she's trying to keep up or copying Beyonce's strategy. Remember all the comparisons people drew from TEOM album cover and Beyonces Dangerously in Love album cover, even though they looked nothing alike? I hate that MC has to wait for IDJs blessing to finish this album and honestly that's no excuse to me because remember how quickly she finished Rainbow? (Saturday 14 December 2013; 2:11)

The voice (40,089) by Randy from USA I've been saying it since late 97. Something happened to the voice and when there is no magic fix it around we get the real current state of the voice. What baffles me is that anybody is surprised. I love MC. I think she is the most underrated lyricist of our time. I think she puts an album together unlike anyone we have ever known. But what she is known for is vocals. Young singers defer to her when asked about influences. She has been voted best vocalist of our time on so many lists and yet we are jittery before every live performance. I'm not beating her up and yes I want her to sing live and not lip sync. She gets mad props from me going out like a soldier. But can she please address what's been up for 16 years. If it's nodules, say that. If you damaged your voice during the Daydream tour, say it. If it's stage fright, say it. I don't worry about MC on wax because that will always be impeccable. There are technological band-aids there. But when a "live" performance is coming up, I find myself having to take a tranquilizer. (Saturday 7 December 2013; 15:17)

Rockefeller (40,072) by Randy from USA She did an amazing job. She struggles with higher full voice notes, but this is seriously proving that she still has a voice. And have you all noticed between this performance and the Jimmy Fallon impromptu concerts that her runs are getting amazing. She is much better now live than the 1999-2000 Rainbow era. (Friday 6 December 2013; 2:37)

TAOLG (40,021) by Randy from USA It came on my playlist and it just hit me like a ton of bricks. This song is not about Nicki Minaj. It's not about Tommy Mottola. This is a thinly veiled goodbye to IDJ. I am no longer under your dominion. Watching you fall (down the charts). I feel like such an idiot. That it took me so long to realize this. (Wednesday 27 November 2013; 18:47)

I love the song but... (39,733) by Randy from USA It's not a hit. And I hate being negative when MC gives us what we want. That's why I'm not tripping. It's deep lyrics and introspective. I don't care about a #1. Firstly, let's look at the state of the music industry. Celine released a pop-friendlier song that didn't chart on the Hot 100 at all. Secondly, MC used three syllable words. So not, Blurred Lines. The biggest issue I have with the song, and you all are going to crucify me for this, she will not be able to sing this live so I'm expecting more smoke and mirrors. But I do love the song. (Tuesday 12 November 2013; 2:03)

Marissa (39,500) by Randy from USA I'm with you. I could care less about a single. She's released three in the last 12 months. I want an album. I tend to like the songs on the albums better than the singles. In addition, record companies are not releasing albums unless the single is hot and I don't want a lackluster chart performance due to the juvenile state of music lovers that contribute to retail and radio to push the album back again. And I've warned this board once, stop beating up on Memoirs. Or else! (Thursday 17 October 2013; 18:35)

The voice (39,293) by Randy from USA The same topic over and over, but I'm going to cap my feelings on the voice and its "deterioration". Yes, singer's voices change over time and yes MCs voice has changed. My problem is that she sounds amazing on wax. The problem is live performances when they count. At a concert recorded with camera phones she seems confident, shows off, does vocal acrobatics. As soon as there is a television camera involved, she goes all to pieces. Then I'm stuck defending her for days on Facebook. I think the voice has changed and she sounds wonderful on CDs, but live on an awards show, unless she's lip syncing, it's a hot mess. (Saturday 21 September 2013; 15:48)

Allan from Pennsylvania (39,182) by Randy from USA There are two reasons MC is not respected by the public nor gets the Grammys, accolades and tributes she deserves. 1. Fans in the 90s had a habit of buying multiple copies of her work so no one could never tell whether or not her singles were popular or it was fans buying multiple copies to get her to #1. Don't believe me, ask a non-lamb to sing the hook to Thank God I Found You. They don't even know the song. 2. Radio programmers and industry folks got pissed when she was nearing and then surpassed Elvis and The Beatles records for weeks at #1 then total #1s (Elvis). No one want to see MC succeed but us and that is why lambs are so critical of every move she makes, because when the industry is against you, how are you supposed to be successful? We gonna push her to #1 again. Long live MC. (Monday 2 September 2013; 20:36)

Never Forget You (39,162) by Randy from USA It's so funny to hear so many people bad mouth something you love. Never Forget You is one of my favorite Mariah Carey songs. Here people come saying, it's forgettable. The vocal is amazing. There is a Jermaine Dupri remix that was a sign of things to come. The lyrics are simple considering the two geniuses that put them together, but overall it's a standout on Music Box for me. (Sunday 1 September 2013; 3:32)

RadChad, skipped songs and TAOLG (39,149) by Randy from USA Rad, I see your criticism of the songs that people said they skipped. I don't agree with some of the ones you picked. Lullaby and Last Kids are hot. Never Forget You was one of my faves of all time. I do agree with Stay The Night. It's boring. I guess we have our different tastes. There are a few songs I would skip especially from Emotions and Glitter, but haven't you guys found your relationship with certain songs are off and on? That's how I feel about Heartbreaker remix. I love it, then I don't, then I love it again. My favorite cover is Against All Odds. I'm so glad we have all these albums and songs to listen to and discuss. We're coming up on the marker that will make this the longest wait between albums of any kind. (Friday 30 August 2013; 8:15)

No Rainbow (39,081) by Randy from USA I agree Will. I've often wondered the same. If #1s and Rainbow had not been released, I can guarantee you the Glitter soundtrack would've been #1 and its lead single whether it was Heartbreaker or Loverboy. I remember when Charmbracelet came out, my boyfriend at the time said, "She needs to go away and let us miss her for awhile." By the way, she looked amazing on Wildnout. (Friday 23 August 2013; 0:04)

Bye Bye and Unplugged (39,042) by Randy from USA Once again, I have to go against the grain. I love Bye Bye. I still listen to it and belt it at the top of my lungs when she gets to the final chorus. In fact, my niece and nephew hit the power windows and wave Bye Bye when it comes on to all the passing cars. The real surprise is that when I play it every year for 8th grade graduation, I'm a teacher, the students know the song. It's not as strong as One Sweet Day and it's not her best lyric, but the production and vocal by her and Stargate is awesome and I'm tired of you all bashing it as a song and a single choice. MC making an unplugged right now would be a disaster. I'm not critical of MC albums or single choices, I tend to like them all anyway. Her live performances, for the most part, are awful. She is considered one of the greatest voices around. The smoke and mirrors, and lip syncing have kept her reputation safe. If she puts it out here, while she can still hold a tune, her voice is not what it was and it will be the final nail in the coffin. (Sunday 18 August 2013; 16:26)

I saw The Butler last night (39,033) by Randy from USA Mariah needs to continue to pursue small roles leading up to an Academy winning performance. Her scene in "The Butler' was amazing, even though she didn't speak. I want to see her win a Supporting Actress Oscar, so I hope she keeps putting that vulnerability we see in her music on film. By the way, I enjoyed the movie, so will you. (Saturday 17 August 2013; 18:35)

Jeanette (39,008) by Randy from USA Memoirs was an awesome album. You can't deny the metaphors and lyrics on Up Out My Face, Obsessed and It's a Wrap. The lyrics on Languishing. The catchiness of Obsessed and Becha Gon Know sounds like nothing she's ever done before. I'm tired of people bashing that album, which had no guest stars so she wasn't trying to be hip. And that ended on ballads. (Thursday 15 August 2013; 23:32)

Commodore (39,002) by Randy from USA Finally, someone agrees with me. #Beautiful is the most boring first single she's ever done and it does not scream "I'm irresistable, radio play me." I don't think MC or Island/Def Jam will be worried about Gaga or Perry, unless one of them are under Universal's many imprints. Are either? (Thursday 15 August 2013; 1:52)

Edward / Keshawn (38,967) by Randy from USA Edward, it's the video version that everyone has heard. It is different from the album version. Keshawn, you just scared the s*it out of me. What if MC decides to try to hit #1 by recording one of those pop/electric/dance songs that are popular now? Eww, I hate them. (Saturday 10 August 2013; 9:20)

Zachary and Edward (38,957) by Randy from USA Zachary, I agree with you about Right To Dream. It's an awful vocal but probably her best lyric ever. Who else could make a sad song about having hope? Genius. Most lambs slept on that one. Edward you broke my heart with Someday. Here's the thing. I hate the album version but the black version. Excuse me, the R&B version is sick. Whenever my 90s playlist comes on and I hear that sick beat intro with the synthesizer/bass, I go off in my car and have to start it over and turn it up. And Touch My Body is genius. The melody in the verses is sick. People are always shocked that I know the words because they go by so fast. Thank God I Found You is a throw away. Non-fans don't know that song. It was driven by lambs buying the single only. It was not played on the radio at all. But the Make It Last remake is epic. That's all. (Friday 9 August 2013; 5:45)

While we're waiting for the album, let's play a game (38,927) by Randy from USA Which Mariah single are you shocked didn't make it to #1? Give your reason. Ima have to go with Can't Let Go. The lyric, the vocal and the production is amazing. And it was so different from her first 5 #1s. Then on top of that, it was kept from #1 by Color Me Bad's All 4 Love? I don't even know that song and I was listening to pop and r&b heavy at the time. (Wednesday 7 August 2013; 1:35)

I don't believe a lot of this (38,905) by Randy from USA I don't believe that's the tracklisting. I don't believe that's the album cover. It's no official word from MC and I think that what we're getting may be the album as it was before the delay. (Monday 5 August 2013; 4:38)

Special K / Melt Away (38,871) by Randy from USA I have a theory here, it is a stretch. You have to go with me on this one. You know that Babyface co-wrote and co-produced this song. Daydream came out October 3. The Waiting To Exhale Original Soundtrack album came out November 14. He wrote and produced the whole soundtrack. I believe he may have wanted Melt Away for that soundtrack and film. Clive and Tommy weren't having it. Clive probably didn't want MC's songwriting ability to upstage Whitney, especially since the first single was hers and the buzz was centered around her. She was an executive producer in addition. Tommy wasn't allowing MC to sing on any other label, especially if it could cut into her album sales. What do you think? (Thursday 1 August 2013; 1:23)

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