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About Terna from Nigeria: Fan since 1998 - The "Butterfly" Era. However my Fave Era ever? will always be - The Emancipation of Mimi, if you're a true Lamb, you know.

And yes, Mariah's sound (105,584) by Terna from Nigeria I only pointed out the obvious, and suggested a solution. I do applaud fans such as Edward who call it as it is, without mincing words unapologetically. Now if only Mariah had even just one person on her team, that was bold enough to mirror the obvious observation. (Monday 19 February 2024; 21:33) this is a reply to message 105,575

And yes, Mariah's sound (105,575) by Edward from USA While you may not be a fashion expert, you still hold opinions on fashion, just as others may have opinions on medical matters. As I mentioned, these are simply opinions. While I might disagree with your opinion, I would never discourage you from expressing it. One need not be an expert to recognize when Mariah doesn't look great in certain outfits, just as one need not be a doctor to sense when something is amiss health-wise with someone. Speculation is something we can all engage in, regardless of our expertise. (Monday 19 February 2024; 17:14)

And yes, Mariah's sound (105,548) by Terna from Nigeria The new song has been well received, which is good. However I have to be honest here, Mariah does not sound good on recording anymore. She can mask it in live performances, but in the studio, the microphone picks it up ever so easily - that metallic edge in her voice has gotten gravelly and more jarring as she has aged and her mid register is virtually impossible to access without pushing thus the hefty "shouty" belts, her singing now lacks a mix and fluidity key elements for the type of singer she is, with a repertoire that relies heavily on agility and the ease of singing she used to have. I know she's very much aware of this and this message is not in any means or way trying to disrespect her, or make fun of her, this comes from a place of absolute love. I respect the work she's done in music and acknowledge her contributions. However I do feel it's time Mariah considered vocal nodule surgery. At this point they have become obstructive and she cannot sing through or around them like she used to ("My All" comes to mind, you can really hear it on that song). I wish her only the best and a successful surgery should she choose to. (Sunday 18 February 2024; 21:00)

Yes, And? remix (105,477) by Terna from Nigeria At first [listen], it's more "umph" than the original and it's been rewritten by Carey of course (I [love] her verse), I'm not excited about the song because it's not melodic enough and honestly, an uptempo isn't what I look forward to hearing from these two very talented ladies, an intentional ballad where they let loose with a flurry of high notes, harmonies and layered vocals for days, just a [euphoric] experience is more in line with what I want, expect and I'm on the look out for (fingers crossed). This remix however is gonna do what it's meant to do - breathe new life in this song. (Friday 16 February 2024; 12:44)

Ariana collab (105,414) by Terna from Nigeria I guess it's official. She just announced it on IG. (Wednesday 14 February 2024; 19:50)

The Celebration Of Mimi (105,292) by Terna from Nigeria I do hope so. That album is everything to [me] and her true Lambily and Mariah [knows] this. This is so cool (Eric leave that [caps] alone). "The Emancipation of Mimi" technically turns 20 this year since she actually recorded it in 2004. I want a rerelease with a double set Compact Disc of all the records that didn't make the final cut, she recorded a lot of songs that did not make the final cut. Mariah, [you rock] big time This 2024 is about to be everything 1994, 2004 and 2014 weren't for this lovely [lady]. Epic and [defining]. (Tuesday 6 February 2024; 16:57) this is a reply to message 105,290

The Celebration Of Mimi (105,290) by Nick G from Germany Really? I think there won't be a new album. MC makes money with shows, not with a new album. Maybe we'll get a new version of TEOM with unreleased songs like "When I feel it". It's always the same, every time you think there's something great new coming, there's just a perfume or some old stuff in a new dress. (Tuesday 6 February 2024; 16:11)

That Mariah Carey approval (105,275) by Terna from Nigeria Her star power is still very strong, most people who watched the show acknowledged that there's something about Mariah that just gives and brings about validation, because she's a true [artist] and a heavily [gifted] one at that. (No coincidence she started off the show.) And this year's event seemed for lack of a better word, "complete" just by having her presence there. Maybe the recording academy has seen the error in its ways, who knows, but like Trevor pointed out 34 nominations and only 5 wins for an artist of her caliber is unacceptable and just absurd. Meanwhile Beyoncé (and this isn't shade to Bey because I [love] her as well) is the most awarded artist in the industry, whose body of work pales in comparison to Mariah's is just laughable. I know for a fact the ratings would be up, better than previous years this year. . (Monday 5 February 2024; 20:54)

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,203) by Terna from Nigeria Mariah should pay them absolute dust. That award show is obsolete in 2024 and Mariah does not need them to acknowledge what the whole world already knows, that indeed she has had powerful lasting impact on the whole world, even in territories where English is a secondary language. It is plain to see that she has triumphed - a true winner, after that 1996 incident the world has not forgotten. If you ask me, that "foiling" was the beginning of the end of this Grammys show. How the mighty have fallen. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 21:39)

Muni Long (105,177) by Terna from Nigeria Get him banned already. Offence - irritable sarcasm. (Monday 29 January 2024; 21:47) this is a reply to message 105,175

Muni Long (105,175) by Edward from USA Stacey, I think he's talking about Jeremy Mash, not Jermaine Dupri. (Monday 29 January 2024; 21:12)

Muni Long (105,176) by Terna from Nigeria I can never forgive him for ruining "Love Story". (Monday 29 January 2024; 21:43) this is a reply to message 105,174

Muni Long (105,174) by Stacey from USA I love Jermaine. I could do with a bit less "ya'all know what this is". But there is no denying they created magic. (Monday 29 January 2024; 20:43)

Muni Long (105,171) by Terna from Nigeria Say what you want about Jermash, his writing team always hit bullseye, Muni Long's new song goes hard and is gaining traction on social media, I loved it with the very first listen. (Monday 29 January 2024; 18:10)

10 Years prior (104,997) by Terna from Nigeria I think this year 2024 is when Mariah is going to release the album she was, or wanted to release 10 years ago, that will put her back as a mainstream artist with massive hits and a reintroduction to the younger generation. For us that were here back then, there was a totally different tracklist going around, that ended up being very different from what we got when MIAM was released, with a host of songs missing. I always got the notion it was a "substitute" or "decoy" so to speak, that she dropped in 2014. Something just felt incomplete about it, however the album has aged well overtime. It's crazy how Mariah's Spotify follower count jumped this season 23 million to 60 million plus territory. (Thursday 18 January 2024; 16:27)

Missy Elliot (104,996) by Terna from Nigeria Ugh. What exactly are you on? "Babydoll" is one of Mariah's most hard hitting, most lyrically satisfying, most expressive songs she's ever written especially in the R&B genre. And I dare say, it also is Butterfly's core and backbone. Tf? (Thursday 18 January 2024; 15:35) this is a reply to message 104,899

Missy Elliot (104,899) by Bill from the UK Hmmm. Babydoll was a bit of snoozefest to be honest, with Mariah mumbling all the way through and the dated production. I'd rather she ditch the collabs and focus on constructing melodic, captivating songs like she did in the glory days. (Friday 12 January 2024; 12:11)

Songs in the Key of MC (104,872) by Terna from Nigeria Haha. Exactly, it's never gonna happen. Lol. (Wednesday 10 January 2024; 22:09) this is a reply to message 104,864

Songs in the Key of MC (104,864) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Stop trying to make SITKOMC (don’t come for me Andrew) happen. It’s not going to happen. (Tuesday 9 January 2024; 18:38)

Songs in the Key of MC (104,844) by Terna from Nigeria Whack and [clichéd] version of Alicia Key's "Songs in A Minor". Just [no] please. I want a one or two word title that speaks volumes without saying much, but reflective of where she is at currently in her life. She's got this love and glow that has been missing since the early 90's and I want the album title, its artwork and content to reflect this clearly. I trust and know she would come up with something excellent. (Sunday 7 January 2024; 18:31)

Top posters 2023 (104,842) by Terna from Nigeria Honestly, I really don't care for her singing. She lacks precision, and everything is just merged/slurred and glides together all the time, and then there's that diction problem. Ariana has a pleasant tone but needs to know that in professional singing, intent and clarity is key. Staccato, crisp and intentional phrasing while singing with effort is what makes professional singing, not this karaoke slurred mess she always seems to conjure up. That's the difference between her and Mariah Carey, well one of the many differences. (Sunday 7 January 2024; 18:20) this is a reply to message 104,805

Top posters 2023 (104,805) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This is the "leak" I was talking about. Ariana has an amazing voice and is talented for sure but I think she lacks something Mariah has. Mariah has that unique X factor to her voice and because of the fact that she writes her own songs, Mariah's songs have the raw personal feel something I don't find from Ariana. Also for the whistles Ariana uses it just because she can, Mariah uses it more artistically, she uses it like background music, she uses it to express emotions, she uses it for words (like the on and on for "Bliss"). Mariah beautiful incorporates her whistles. Mariah has that distinct raspy and buttery voice too that feels so raw and full of emotions. That's why she's often imitated never duplicated. (Friday 5 January 2024; 00:41)

Tanaka (104,774) by Terna from Nigeria Honestly it was one of those shorts on YouTube that I ran into randomly. I bookmarked it though. I would go back and see. Here you go. "They've robbed me several times." Haha. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 23:11) this is a reply to message 104,761

Tanaka (104,761) by Tevin from USA Do you have a link to that clip? When was that? (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 16:35)

Top posters 2023 (104,744) by Terna from Nigeria Oh wow, I'm in the top 10. Lol. (Monday 1 January 2024; 16:40) this is a reply to message 104,743

Top posters 2023 (104,743) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Top posters in 2023 1. Robert-Anthony from United States: 472 messages 2. Edward from USA: 278 messages 3. Andrew from the UK: 239 messages 4. MusicfanJ from Germany: 149 messages 5. Jamie from UK: 131 messages 6. Bill from the UK: 117 messages 7. jaker20 from US: 97 messages 8. Terna from Nigeria: 90 messages 9. Stacey from USA: 70 messages 10. Randy from USA: 65 messages 11. Libra Lamb from USA: 51 messages 12. Lady B from USA: 49 messages 13. Matty from Vancouver Canada: 48 messages 14. Zachariah from Croatia: 46 messages 15. BFF from United States: 46 messages 16. Tevin from USA: 45 messages 17. TJ from Norway: 42 messages 18. "MariahHater" from Hell: 35 messages 19. Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter: 34 messages 20. Brandon from USA: 32 messages 21. Norman from USA: 30 messages 22. Brad from USA: 28 messages 23. T from USA : 27 messages 24. Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway: 26 messages 25. Mariahsbaby from usa: 25 messages Top posters all time 1. B from USA: 3595 messages 2. Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter: 3579 messages 3. RibbonB from USA: 2793 messages 4. Bill from the UK: 2387 messages 5. Licia from USA: 2267 messages 6. Edward from USA: 1924 messages 7. Robert-Anthony from United States: 1843 messages 8. MusicfanJ from Germany: 1481 messages 9. Andrew from UK: 1384 messages 10. this_is_qhm from the Philippines: 1171 messages 11. RJJ12 from USA: 1037 messages 12. Stacey from USA: 960 messages 13. Terna from Nigeria: 826 messages 14. Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada: 795 messages 15. Billy from Greece: 740 messages 16. Gee from U.S.A. (New York City): 715 messages 17. enwar00 from usa: 709 messages 18. Andrew from the United Kingdom: 640 messages 19. Randy from USA: 584 messages 20. Marissa from USA: 574 messages 21. Lee TS from USA: 572 messages 22. TJ from Norway: 559 messages 23. Darren from .: 557 messages 24. T from USA : 553 messages 25. Mara from United States: 536 messages (Monday 1 January 2024; 16:35)

Spotify (104,742) by Terna from Nigeria Mine was pretty diverse with only 1 Mariah song in the list. However, she was still the most listened to Artist for 2023. 1. Gabrielle - Under my Skin 2. Tanya Blount - For All The Right Reasons 3. Sza - Good Days & Master Kg - Jerusalema (tied) 4. Mariah Carey - The Art Of Letting Go 5. Chanté Moore - Fresh Love / Mathey - Ameyatchi I used Spotify heavily in 2023 but decided to switch to a different music service in 2024. Their library is missing multiple records that are absolute favorites of mine, or they keep deleting songs off their platform that may be in one's playlists. (Monday 1 January 2024; 16:27) this is a reply to message 104,733

Spotify (104,733) by TJ from Norway What was your favourite song in 2023, according to Spotify? Mine was Hero. The top five was: 1. Hero, 2. Music Box, 3. Dreamlover, 4. Emotions (the live version) and 5. Never forget you. And some of you guys think I'm not a real fan. Happy New Year. (Monday 1 January 2024; 11:29)

Tanaka (104,741) by Terna from Nigeria I don't know how to put this, so I'm just gonna say it direct. Mariah and the Grammys are like water and fire. They don't mix. You really just have to go back in time to every time she was nominated, to see clearly that, that Academy has something against her and the feeling's reciprocal from her to them too. Lol - remember that clip when she spoke of "When they're ready to give her Grammys, they would come see her. Oh boy." (Monday 1 January 2024; 16:06) this is a reply to message 104,706

Tanaka (104,706) by Bobby A from United States Right. She doesn't need Stella back. What MC needs is a songwriter/producer partner like Jack Antonoff or Ilya. Both of them have done wonders for Taylor's and Ariana's careers. He or she has to understand MC as the legendary artist that she is today. I would love to see Robert Glasper or James Poyser become her songwriting partners. If she wants any Grammy nominations or awards in 2024, she is going to have to step out of her comfort zone. A duet with Howard Hewett or Peabo Bryson would set the R&B world on fire and garner her the recognition from the Grammy committee that she has never received. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 22:21)

Merry Christmas Guys (104,656) by Terna from Nigeria The [new skit] on IG got me laughing early when I woke [up]. Haha. Roc and Roe have had it with the sleigh rides, and not Mariah immediately going to her happy place with the intro of "All I Want" complete with her Santa suit. Haha. Have a fun filled and blessed Christmas day. (Monday 25 December 2023; 16:55)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,617) by Terna from Nigeria Just [beautiful], great seeing Mariah at the very beginning, hungry to prove herself as a legit singer and an [artist]. Makes me smile to notice the insecurities of "good side, bad side" weren't here yet, she's also not trying to be "pretty" while singing, she's just singing, immersed in the song, its performance and relaying the feel and its message of the song to the audience. Clips [like] this make me wonder, does she look back at her younger self and acknowledge fame did change her and sometimes not for the better? "I'm the same Mimi, fame ain't changed me." Hmmn. (Friday 22 December 2023; 19:34) this is a reply to message 104,615

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,615) by 123 from USA I disagree. Even with the lack of resonant belts and some imperfections, she really went there vocally and took some risks. She started to dive into the other parts of her voice to sing the song. I love all the passion she poured into this performance. One of my favorites. Shakiness and all. Here is the full Love Takes Time performance that night. (Friday 22 December 2023; 15:12)

Obsessed in the UK (104,595) by Terna from Nigeria For me ILT was pure fire and a powerful start to what we now know was a definitive [record] and [era] in her whole career. I always say the stars [aligned] just for Mariah in 2005, but she also hit the ground running with that January release. Then came the song of her career "We Belong Together". Everything about "The Emancipation Of Mimi" was well planned, well executed and came out better than expected. I hope just one last time she can recreate an era as successful as that time, if anything for the new generation of Lambs. (Tuesday 19 December 2023; 06:26) this is a reply to message 104,590

Obsessed in the UK (104,590) by Bobby A from United States Stacey, just ask yourself if Say Somethin' could have paved the way for WBT in the same way? ILT was the party record that TEOM needed as the lead single. It said that Mariah Carey was back. A January release date and a delayed video caused it to stall at number 16. (Monday 18 December 2023; 23:35)

AIWFCIY (104,561) by Terna from Nigeria Thanks dear, I also look forward to your posts too. (Saturday 16 December 2023; 12:13) this is a reply to message 104,555

AIWFCIY (104,555) by Bobby A from United States Great post, Terna. (Friday 15 December 2023; 22:59)

AIWFCIY (104,550) by Terna from Nigeria It's funny how Mariah made Christmas cool and now everyone wants in on the moment, but clearly she's the only one who's genuine about her love for the holidays. It would be crazy if for some strange reason, another song in her holiday canon suddenly gains steam and hits number 1. This would mean a tie with The Beatles. . I see it happening for "Oh Santa" down the road. (Friday 15 December 2023; 11:44)

O Holy Shite (104,493) by Terna from Nigeria Oh wow, why did I read this post with all the "it" in capital letters though. Lol. Come on now, that was kinda not cool. In the words of Mariah Carey "We love everybody." (Sunday 10 December 2023; 10:11) this is a reply to message 104,471

O Holy Shite (104,471) by Libra Lamb from USA For the life of me, I don't know why you guys keep entertaining this clown. It's best to just ignore it and maybe it will go away one day. Anyone else in the UK that can splash it with some holy water? I don't read its posts, much less reply to it. It's desperate for attention and y'all keep falling for it. That aside, have a great weekend everyone and congratulations to Brenda Lee. (Friday 8 December 2023; 22:04)

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