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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.

Re: LA Reid replacement (75,189) (75,199) by Terna from Nigeria Exactly my concerns, something's off about how suddenly Epic is breaking down with talks of even shutting it down now she has a label tied to Sony/Epic and the one person who has years of experience of running labels, who could be of a great deal of help is suddenly truncated out. Someone somewhere is manipulating and pulling strings and I feel Carey's the target. It's no coincidence. (Saturday 13 May 2017; 00:24)

Re: LA Reid replacement (75,172) (75,187) by Terna from Nigeria I immediately thought the same thing too. But didn't want to say it first. Tommy is thirsty and still wants him some Mariah Carey. Lol. He still has loyal people at Sony who can and would do anything for him. He's suspect number one. (Friday 12 May 2017; 14:38)

Re: L.A Reid leaving Epic (75,178) (75,186) by Terna from Nigeria The former, fired as a result of MC's new label deal. Reid is close with Mariah and she trusts him. And he's also experienced in the music industry too. The man (L.A Reid has multi platinum albums, singles and hits under his belt) was one of the most important factors in the creation of and execution of "The Emancipation of Mimi" album and era. And not having him in the Epic label picture is upsetting and kinda like when she was back at Def Jam. I'm not happy about this development at all. (Friday 12 May 2017; 14:34)

L.A Reid leaving Epic (75,173) by Terna from Nigeria This is bad news for Mariah and us Lambs. Especially if she doesn't get along with the new replacement. The reason for even being back at Sony/Epic was solely because of Reid and now he's out it's like back to square one for Mariah. What's gonna happen to her new label? I feel this is a direct attack on Mariah by those industry "powers that be". Could the label deal for MC be the reason he's out? (Friday 12 May 2017; 08:35)

Re: Rediscovering (75,142) (75,148) by Terna from Nigeria Haha. I played "Memoirs" in its entirety recently too. It's a solid album and very cohesive. I even prefer it to "E=MC2" and you're right that album is haunting and dark if I were to describe it. Plus she has the ultimate diss song that would ever be written "Obsessed". Haha poor Eminem it's ended him for good. But you know my absolute favorite of all those songs? The one that didn't make the final cut "Skydiving" the sadness, the pain, the longing. Wow. A lifetime story told in just 3 minutes. (Thursday 11 May 2017; 15:11)

Re: Songs you wish Mariah would do (75,119) (75,136) by Terna from Nigeria Minnie Riperton's "Come to my garden" orchestra and all with a modern take on it maybe. Also an official Stevie Wonder's "You and I" on wax, just exactly how she sang it that night in her lower register. Pure bliss. Her voice is clearer and smoother now so I bet the results would be mind blowing. (Thursday 11 May 2017; 01:14)

Re: Exclusive: Mariah (featuring Future) (75,051) (75,069) by Terna from Nigeria That's hot right there. Future is current and I like him. He should do just that produce not feature on the track. Not here for his sounds on her record at all. Lol. (Monday 8 May 2017; 12:42)

Re: Songs you don't like that are fan favourites (75,056) (75,068) by Terna from Nigeria Like seriously? I love every song on that list like who doesn't love "Anytime you need a friend"? That's Music box's backbone right there. And Holy grail "Underneath the stars"? Off with your head for that list. Haha. Just kidding. (Monday 8 May 2017; 12:29)

Destined soulmates? (75,053) by Terna from Nigeria Yes I do think so. I also think Wendy is spot on by her prediction that they'll be reunited again in say five years. Nick Cannon really loves Mariah if he can say "I love her, I adore her, that's always going to be my dream girl." That's her man and I'm vouching, hoping and praying they reunite and for life this time. Nick broke her heart so it's gonna take time (love takes time to heal). Mariah that's your man right there, flaws, big mouth and all. Lol. Ok now I'm gonna go listen to a certain song. Hehe. (Sunday 7 May 2017; 13:22)

Re: Albums (75,011) (75,014) by Terna from Nigeria "Faded" a filler? Haha. Wow that's a first. Even non-fans take an instant liking and interest to that song and always ask why it wasn't released as a single. From what I read review-wise the critics indicated that it was subpar compared to the debut and fell short (in other words Emotions was a sophomore slump). And they're right, there's a reason why Emotions only had 3 songs given the single treatment. Lol. Oh well, to each his own they say. (Friday 5 May 2017; 22:21)

Re: Albums (74,973) (74,996) by Terna from Nigeria I would pick MIAM over Emotions, anytime, anyday, anywhere. Emotions is bland, dark and disturbing and full of fillers ("And you don't remember", "So Blessed", "You're So Cold", "If it's Over", "To Be Around You") it's just too formulaic and the ballads except for "Till the end of time" and "Can't Let Go" are quite forgettable. Heck the album even has just only 10 songs. What carries the album are her flawless vocals and layering. The only filler on Me. I Am Mariah, is that horrendous "Money" song with Fabolous. (Friday 5 May 2017; 16:40)

Nick and Mariah (74,956) by Terna from Nigeria I see them getting back together again, but not making it official like marriage all over again. She's comfortable and herself around Nick Cannon (recall how stiff she always was around James?), like no pretence just Mariah. And I love that someone like Nick is more present in her life even if it's just for the kids. She listens to Nick especially career advice wise, if I'm not mistaken it was Nick who told her to cover Foreigner's "I want to know what love is", and look how big a hit it was in most parts of the world, even if anything just for the nostalgia especially in Brazil. So I'm glad he's back kinda. (Wednesday 3 May 2017; 23:01)

Top 5 Mariah Carey albums (74,933) by Terna from Nigeria Speaking of albums, I gravitate towards some of her work much more than others, and very rarely play the rest. And I can honestly say this is my top 5 favorite Mariah albums of all time. In this order: 1. Butterfly (this one made me a lamb) 2. The Emancipation of Mimi 3. Mariah Carey 4. Daydream 5. Me. I am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse To me this [sic] records are a true reflection of Mariah. (Wednesday 3 May 2017; 12:58)

Re: Albums (74,918) (74,932) by Terna from Nigeria "I've also finally listened to TEOM in its proper sequence, and surprisingly I also didn't really like it." Gasp. (Aims cannon of bricks permanently shooting at you.) Lol. Funny enough I find Emotions very bland and boring and way too dark and that mirror flipped album cover doesn't help matters, but I nitpick a few songs I love like "Make it Happen", "Can't Let Go" and "To be around you" and "The Wind". I also so same with Music Box. (Wednesday 3 May 2017; 12:46)

Cackle moment (74,836) by Terna from Nigeria [Have] you guys seen the video of 2 guys singing "We belong together" on Facebook? I think their girlfriends made them sing it. Haha. [I] couldn't help but cackle when they reached the high part. (Saturday 29 April 2017; 00:30)

Re: Andrew the [censored] (74,812) (74,827) by Terna from Nigeria Smh. *shrugs* (Friday 28 April 2017; 14:05)

Re: Things we particularly like about Mariah (74,801) (74,803) by Terna from Nigeria Thanks Edouard, I feel the same way too. You get who Mariah the person is first and foremost before anything else. Pay no attention to those negative ones on here, like she said in her song "Obsessed", "Ain't gon feed you, Imma let you starve, gasping for air? I'm ventilation." Haha. So pay no attention to those others. "They don't matter, they're just backup." Sound familiar? (Thursday 27 April 2017; 16:32)

Re: Nick re: Edward (74,781) (74,787) by Terna from Nigeria Your logic doesn't even make sense. Nick and Mariah are what's in discussion here. Not James and Mariah. You do know the difference between a marriage and an engagement now don't you? Nick and Mariah were still legally married (all caps) when he went grinding with those women and the general bad behaviour he put up for the whole world to see. Mariah on the other hand was single and just engaged (all caps) she's single at that point and still at liberty to live the life of one who's single. An engagement isn't legally binding, but a marriage is. Jeez. (Thursday 27 April 2017; 13:21)

Andrew the [censored] (74,785) by Terna from Nigeria You're a man Andrew and so am I. You have something to say to me, don't say it indirectly cosigning another person. Say it to me like a real man would. Cowardly much? You're the crazy here talking shite and rambling nonsense and no one takes you seriously. Always remember that. (Thursday 27 April 2017; 10:36)

Re: Things we particularly like about Mariah (74,753) (74,784) by Terna from Nigeria Yes I see her as a grounded celebrity. Do you have a problem with that? Mariah has money but hasn't let it get into her head, and doesn't do the stupid things people like her who have touched money do, she's pretty much the same Mariah Carey from the start. She knows who she is and has stuck to it and doesn't strive to blend in or fit into a particular standard or any one's box. She leads, not follows. You Bill seem to be living under a rock if you as a Mariah fan (as you claim to be) haven't noticed that about her. Mariah repeats clothes, pretty much looks the same and isn't botched like say Lil Kim, Cher or those Kardashians (seen how Khloe looks lately?), nor going around looking altered and stupid with the so called "Duck Lips" fad plague that seems to have taken over Hollywood and even the general public. She treats people nicely like they're actual people. That's not grounded enough huh Bill for Uk? You look stupid making that statement now don't you? (Thursday 27 April 2017; 10:27)

Re: Things we particularly like about Mariah (74,722) (74,728) by Terna from Nigeria So many qualities Mariah has that I noticed and love about her. But here's just a few. I love that she's a grounded celebrity, still kept her friends from before she went famous. Her faith in God, even in the face of odds and despair (Glitter debacle and Charmbracelet bleak era) "Through the rain" was written in that time and that validates the song she bounced back. Her work ethic (makes me strive to achieve in my field too) and most importantly her voice. Mariah has a healing attribute to her voice and music. Like literally her music seems "alive"(ever heard new parts to her songs you played a thousand times?) and can take you out of bad moods and put a grin on your face just like that. (Tuesday 25 April 2017; 00:49)

Re: New Vevo for 90's artists (74,700) (74,703) by Terna from Nigeria Oh I love them too. And I was shocked to find out that song has a version with Busta Rhymes. A very young Busta. Lol. (Monday 24 April 2017; 00:42)

New Vevo for 90's artists (74,693) by Terna from Nigeria I noticed the 90's artists are getting a lot of love from Vevo. All the videos I love and grew up watching and singing along with are all there, we'll [sic] most of them. Lol. Like the group "Brownstone", those girls are vocal beasts (all caps). They have up one of the most vocal songs by any girl group "If You Love Me". And it's an acapella version. Just pure bliss. Check it out. (Sunday 23 April 2017; 14:27)

Re: I Don't video (74,600) (74,630) by Terna from Nigeria That's impressive for a song that really didn't chart high on the Billboard hot 100, and was released barely 3 months ago. "#Beautiful" was a bona-fide hit and still didn't get that many Vevo views, and only still has like 40 million views as we speak. This means not only the lambs got into the song but casual listeners too. (Friday 21 April 2017; 11:30)

Re: LA Reid (74,523) (74,529) by Terna from Nigeria I thought the same thing too as I indicated in my earlier post that Epic now has her in high priority again; makes us the fans heave a sigh of relief. Lol. I'm expecting this to be Mariah's return to form and yes that includes ballads. Write big songs for that big voice and unleash "The Voice" again. As Jermaine Dupri once said, "She's the one to sing when the voice needs to be heard." Right now we need that voice. (Sunday 16 April 2017; 11:41)

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