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About this_is_qhm from the Philippines: I love the intricate vocal harmonies only Mariah can make.

Benjamin / Nick can't handle her (46,504) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I agree that some problems in their MC and NC's marriage stem from the fact that he probably can't handle the fact that no matter what he does, Mariah will always be the one who rakes in the bigger pile of bucks. A lot of men have this macho pride. It's normal. In fact, it's a primal instinct that the man should be the one who provides for the family. Being able to do so gives the man a sense of superiority and accomplishment. With that taken away, the effect could be emasculating for the man. My theory is that Nick probably got to a point where he was tired of people commenting on how his net worth is probably just 10% (or even less) of Mariah's, so he started throwing himself into a lot of gigs to possibly "catch up" and prove his worth, making him "the abandoner" in Mimi's eyes. Marriage is a partnership, but he probably can't let go of the fact that whatever he makes by working hard is still gonna be dwarfed by what Mariah gets without even lifting a finger. So yeah, in this case, Mariah is the alpha. It's hard enough for most regular men who are married to more successful wives, so what more for "stars" who are married to certified icons? Ever since this relationship began, I always thought that the success or failure of it would depend on Nick's ability to accept that he'll always be the one the public will consider "who got lucky", not Mimi. Otherwise, this would probably end up like Madonna and Guy's relationship. And sadly, now it did. (Saturday 30 August 2014; 23:56)

MIAMTEC, the hit that never was (46,503) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I guess we can say this era rivals, maybe even surpasses, the Glitter fiasco as the most frustrating point of Mariah's career from a fan's point of view. But no matter how successful, disastrous, or lukewarm an era has been for her, she always, always came through with the music. I must say, though, that I follow a lot of artists and I've never seen such a consistent string of unfortunate events precede any mainstream major release. We all know about the bad career choices, the injury, and controversial performances, but it almost seems like there's a bigger, dark force that has haunted the album since its inception. Think of it, Thirsty was probably patterened after N***** In Paris, and now, another song song similar to it is already a hit. Supernatural may have been recorded the same time (or even earlier) as B's Blue, but since Beyoncé dropped earlier, now it appears Mimi copied her. Who knows, there might be other unfortunate occurences we don't know about. It's obvious this isn't her most commercial or most sonically cohesive record. It's also evident that it lived up to its title success-wise. But here's what I've just realized - for a project that has been plagued with bad luck from the start, maybe the real victory here is that it got released at all. Maybe the fact that it ranks among Mariah's best and the guarantee that it will be lovingly looked back upon by many a decade from now are just bonuses. I'll always be upset it underperformed, but I can get past that. (Saturday 30 August 2014; 16:54)

Eternal / why I love Mariahs songs (46,475) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Eternal, first of all, you're welcome. And brace yourself for some gushing coming your way in 3, 2, 1. Oh my gosh, you kinda just made my day. All of the songs you singled out are some of my favorite Mariah tracks ever. See, I'm more of a melody person when it comes to liking songs - the tune always comes first above all else. The background music comes second. And if the 2 really go well together, then that's just heaven for me. Overall texture comes third. I usually like my music lush. Lyrical content almost doesn't matter to me, though with Mariah, it's hard for me not to notice her ingenuity in that area. The reason why I love Mariah out of all artists is because she gets my sweet tooth for melodies more than anyone else (Janet, MJ, George Michael, and Amy do too, but slightly less consistent). Those songs you've mentioned, they all have that unexplainable melodic direction and feel that I'm looking for. To me most of Mimi's songs possess that undefinable quality, some more than the others. Her earlier material is great, but I like more of her post '94 stuff better, because I believe that's when Mariah the artist really shone bright, and to me her songs since then sound more natural, free and less contrived. If I'm not too fond of a Mariah song, it's most probably because it somehow lacks those charateristics I'm looking for. So since you love those songs, I'mma guess that you probably also appreciate There Goes My Heart and Make It Look Good and maybe even It's A Wrap? (Thursday 28 August 2014; 16:46)

Carla / Mariah's silence (46,472) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I agree. If Mariah does defend herself for even just a bit at this critical period, it not only would come off as her being combative, it would also only fan the fire and worsen the situation. Plus, it sure doesn't help that at this very moment, there are millions of journalists worldwide on standby who are insatiably thirsty for the first slightly defensive comment from her just to sensationalize and spin into their own versions of "the truth". (Thursday 28 August 2014; 11:18)

The Roof / Lullaby (46,466) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Does anyone else listen to The Roof and Lullaby back-to-back like I do? If you haven't, then just try it. It's a lovely experience. I mean I've been doing it for quite a while now, and I just love how these songs were recorded 5 years apart at very different times in Mariah's life, but are connected by just one elegant, romantic phrase - "as we relive the spendor of you and I". Another interesting thing about the two songs is the stark contrast between them despite both being lush in texture. Both are sexy, but while The Roof obviously has a darker, subtle sensuous feel to it, Lullaby serves as its lighter, flirtier, more intimate counterpart. The Roof is the moodier prequel, while Lullaby is the more whimsical sequel. The former is reminiscent of Janet's "baby-making" ballads from her Rhythm Nation 1814 album with a slightly urban twist, while the latter somehow recalls Michael's gorgeous slow jams on his Invincible album. They just balance each other out perfectly. But while The Roof is regarded as a Mariah classic and doesn't lack fans, Lullaby is sadly often unfairly overlooked largely due to its inclusion on a less popular album. It's a shame because it's one of just several songs in Mariah's entire catalogue exude this warm, bedroom-hushed-tone kinda vibe. I remember wishing she also did a low-key video for this just because. Highly underrated. (Thursday 28 August 2014; 8:32)

May / songwriting (46,465) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines May, I agree, songwriting does add to one's artistry. I doubt Katy or GaGa would've made it this far on spectacle alone. Mariah's absolutely right about songwriting being the key to longevity. What always made her stand out from Whitney and Celine was the fact the she wrote 95% of her released material, while the other two were mostly just very gifted interpreters. So Mariah may not have won an Album, Song, or Record of the Year Grammy, but she's the only one among them who got one for Best New Artist (though I really believe Whitney would've gotten one if she weren't unfairly dinged on a technicality based on an inconsistent rule), and she wrote 17 of her #1s and almost all her hits, which says more than any award can. (Thursday 28 August 2014; 3:23)

Shelly / Ariana (46,463) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Shelly, I do see Ariana taking the Christina route in the future, although I doubt she'd go through a phase as raunchy as her Stripped era or as classy as her Back To Basics era (which was all kinds of brilliant, by the way). I also agree the Brandy comparison, I mean they both do cascading riffs really well, although Ari lacks Brandy's gorgeous earthy tone (that sounds hard and soft at the same time, somehow like Mimi's rasp, but more severe). I remember when I was 8 and she dropped Never Say Never and she still had this girly tone to her voice, some people were saying her music back then was a combination of Mariah's and Mary J. Blige's. I never fully understood the Mariah comparisons either. Right now, Ariana's voice sounds too cutesy and girly, without the richness and heft of Mimi's tone at that age. It's very lithe and pleasant, though, so it's got that going for it. I believe the hype about her voice is mostly because the current music scene is filled with okay to not-so-great talent, making hers stand out a bit more than it should. Her material also sounds too teen-oriented. If she came out anytime during the 90's, she never would've stood any chance, what with the diva trifecta in full force, as well as the battle of teen bubblegum pop stars in 98-99. (Thursday 28 August 2014; 2:45)

Mariah jazz number (46,458) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Am I the only one who wishes Mariah would someday create a minimalist jazz number (most possibly a ballad) that involves just her and a piano with maybe just some strings, a few background voices, horns, but nothing else? Like no synths whatsoever. Since Mariah seems to do better in impromptu performances than staged ones, I wouldn't mind if she brought that approach to the studio and even if it sounds a bit rough and almost like a demo, I guess that would just add a certain rawness to it. Perhaps I just feel it's been too long since The Wind. In her most recent releases, I Wish You Well, Cry. and Camouflage are the closest she's come to a stripped down ballad, but they're gospel-tinged, which is great, but I guess I'm just clamoring for a simple jazz-influences piano ballad ala Röisín Murphy's The Closing Of The Doors or Amy Winehouse's version of Someone To Watch Over Me (a song which Mariah would also kill). Mariah and jazz is a perfect fit. Her duet with Tony Bennett was perfect, so I hope she considers doing more of that in the future. (Thursday 28 August 2014; 1:20)

My Everything (46,442) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I know I've ruffled some feathers here when I posted about Ariana on this board before - don't worry, this ain't a lovefest. Just listened to her new release, and it's a letdown. I thought its singles were fun and a sign of a nice departure from her critically-lauded albeit Mariah-aping debut. And in some ways, it is, but apparently, the more Ari strays from Mimi's sound (by using less retro production), the more her music becomes faceless. It's also one of those albums where the better songs were relegated to bonus tracks. It still is better than any of her contemporaries' works, but I only liked a few tracks from it (Best Mistake, Be My Baby, Only 1) and realized that those were the tracks that sounded most like Mariah's material. The girl's got a long way to go in terms of improving her diction, even more so in finding her own sound. Not that there was ever any doubt, but this reaffirms that Mimi's legacy is safe. This effort makes Ariana the latest addition in a growing list of artists who were touted as "the next Mariah" but failed somewhere along the way. She's in the worst position any artist can ever be in their career, because despite the commercial success, she's stuck - if she doesn't sound like Mariah, she sounds like everyone else. Total identity crisis; while her label seems hell-bent on patterning her career on Mimi's. If she considers this her "everything", then things aren't looking good for her, as it increasingly appears that she's got nothing left to give. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 16:41)

Nick's "Thirsty" comment / poor dembabies (46,436) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines There was something wrong before MIAMTEC got released, Nick said Thirsty was one of his fave joints from it. When I first heard it, I knew he was being sarcastic. There's just no way he could've missed it, even if he weren't the sharpest tool in the shed. And now it's come to this. They say dem stars never get used to controversies. They just learn deal with them through time. Mariah's been at this for 24 years now, but even that didn't necessarily thicken her skin enough to be unaffected by all this crap thrown at her. I'm just glad she has two angels that give her even more reason to keep on keeping on. But nevermind the fact that MC and NC aren't doing well right now - they're adults - it'll be difficult at first, but at least we can say they're gonna recover at some point. It's dembabies I'm worried about most, because they'll be dealt the worst blow. They're so young. It's unfair to them. This reminds me of the lyrics to a Janet song, "Children are called the future of an adult world. They are born with spirits so innocent 'til we teach them how to hate. Living in a world they didn't make. Living in a world where grown-ups make the rules. Paying for a lot of adult mistakes. How much of this madness can they take?" I hope they'll be alright. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 14:59)

Mariah's biggest hits redone with an orchestra (46,432) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I hate to take a page off Kylie's book again, but in line with her celebration of her 25th year in the industry in 2012, she released The Abbey Road Sessions, an album of orchestral renditions of most of her biggest hits. It made for a really interesting listen (especially the ballad versions of her upbeat hits Better The Devil You Know and Never Too Far, as well as Bond-soundtrack re-imaginations of Can't Get You Out Of My Head and Confide In Me). Woudn't it just be lovely if Mariah did the same? I mean, her voice sounds good on everything, but I believe the chemistry of her voice with live, organic production would just be magical. I'd be really curious to hear live instrument driven versions of her hits. Imagine what she'll do to rework her upbeat hits like Honey, Fantasy, Heartbreaker, etc. It would be nostalgic, but not in the usual greatest-hits-compilation kinda way. If artists of lesser vocal prowess like Kylie and Madonna can pull off recording an orchestral album, then I'm sure Mariah definitely can with even more satisfying results. I really hope she considers doing this in the future. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 12:10)

Mimi's penchant for multisyllabic language (46,428) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Probably the most interesting thing to me about Mariah's songwriting is her fearless use of multisyllabic words that not even rappers would think of using in their songs. I mean "reverberating", "dominion", and "audacity" are more than enough to send one running for the dictionary several times - and that's just from one song. That's pretty much up there with Shakira inclusion of "lycanthropy" on She Wolf. It's impressive and somehow hilarious at the same time. I mean I've once stumbled upon this glossary a fan has made on the more difficult words Mimi has ever used and it was quite the long list. If constantly getting away with using of such words isn't a sign of great songwriting, then I don't know what is. Genius. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 9:02)

"Fantasy" on Kimbra's "Carolina" (46,423) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines About a month ago, I've posted about Kimbra lovingly name-dropping Mariah in her weird lead single from her second album. Well "The Golden Echo" dropped last week and I've listened to it, and I must say it's the most intoxicatingly psychedelic plethora of sounds and random unpredictable melodies I've ever heard from an artist who isn't Prince or Björk. What's interesting, though, is Mariah's clear influence in the vocal layering on the entire album. It's just as smooth as Mimi's, except that Kimbra adds her usual over-the-top intricate details to it to make it her own. I really suggest you all check out this track "Carolina". You could tell by the intro alone how Kimbra treats Fantasy like it's the gospel. Mariah will always be relevant. Always. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 6:22)

A "refresher course" on Mariah Carey (46,417) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Great article. As much as I love a lot of newer, current artists and appreciate their considerable talent, I'd have to agree that nothing will ever compare to the battle of the 90s divas. Back then, they fought it out with sheer talent and artisty. With artists nowadays, talent almost comes second because the music biz has rather become more of a cutthroat battle of marketing and promotional strategies, employing just about every kind of gimmick possible to command the public's attention. So yeah, the competition definitely was tougher back then, as you can't fake talent. The Philippines is a nation that loves karaoke and amateur singing contests that's why I think young people these days still somehow know who Mariah is. (I mean, seriously, no competition or karaoke night will be complete without a rendition of a Mariah ballad - most likely Hero, Through The Rain, Can't Take That Away, Without You). The only problem is that, like the rest of the world, most teens and twenty-somethings here are also swayed by who's young and what's trendy. Mariah's neither, and for me that's great, but I can only speak for myself. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 3:46)

James Cannon (46,413) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Three things: 1) He has no business meddling in whatever marital problems his son is having, unless it directly concerns him. If this was a way for him to weigh in on the situation while hoping to draw the public's attention to his book, then that's just sad. But it would be in everyone's best interests for him not to comment. 2) I won't say anything on his statement on Mariah "lying all the time" and Nick not, since I don't know what their everyday life is like let alone what their conversations sound like. But talking about someone else's sex life on social media then immediately deleting it is just low. But what's even lower? Mocking someone because of her weight. Like really? Really now? That's downright childish. Especially if that someone happens to be one of the bestselling artists of all time who singlehandedly pulled his son out of relative anonymity by marrying him. And Mimi still looks great whatever weight she is. So congrats, Mr. Cannon, you've not just presented yourself as an immature old man, you've also made your son look like the world's shallowest jerk. Double whammy. 3) He's Roc and Roe's grandpa. Does he really want a stupid, cowardly act like this to be the reason they'd possibly resent him later in their lives? It's bad enough that MC and NC they're probably getting a divorce. He shoudn't make it uglier by putting this on top of that. This is a good example of the fact that age doesn't equate maturity. I now see where Nick got his tactlessness. (Wednesday 27 August 2014; 1:09)

Watch out, Nick (46,395) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines With all the news about Mariah and Nick's troubled relationship, I'm really glad Mariah's keeping it classy. I know I've complained about her keeping quiet before, but this time, it really is the best thing for her to do. I couldn't care less if she'll ever talk about it in future interviews, because I know it will come out somehow in her music. I really hope she uses all this negativity and channels it in her music and performances. Some artists come up with their best stuff during some of their darkest times. Britney was worse than LiLo and Paris combined in 06-07, but she surprised everyone with Blackout when most people thought she was busy crashing cars, shaving her head, crotch-slipping, and attacking paparazzi. Fleetwood Mac were practically disbanded when they managed to create Rumours by setting aside their differences and focusing on the music. It's safe to say that an exposé of what Mariah is going through right now is definitely in the horizon; it's just a question of when. Brace yourself, Nick. You know Side Effects and Obsessed. Thirsty was just the tip of the iceberg. (Tuesday 26 August 2014; 17:10)

MimiLamb / May (46,234) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines MimiLamb, yeah, I regretted it as soon as I submitted my post. Although it is a word often thrown around here, but I apologize to those who find it offensive. May, we seem to agree on a lot of stuff. Nice. Haha. P.S. Just realized this may be my shortest post ever. How uncharacteristic of me. (Friday 22 August 2014; 15:58)

Songs I wish were Mariah's (46,233) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines 5) Celine Dion - Why Oh Why (Celine's is good, but R&B is Mariah's turf) 4) Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love (I'm still hoping her to cover this as a tribute) 3) Anita Baker - Caught Up In The Rapture (Mariah would just soar with this one) 2) Beyoncé - Love On Top (dem 4 key changes, enough said) 1) Whitney Houston - Just The Lonely Talking Again (Mariah's breathy coo would fit this jazzy number better) (Friday 22 August 2014; 15:39)

Separation / touring (46,225) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I've tried to avoid commenting on Mariah and Nick's marriage because I'm just not comfortable discussing other people's relationship problems. But since Nick has already broken his silence, I guess I could say that whatever happens to their relationship from now on, what matters is that they've had a good run. I mean, 6 years is practically a lifetime when it comes to Hollywood marriages, and an eternity for high profile ones. We're sure they've made each other happy until they didn't and have 2 gorgeous kids to show for it. I just hope now that they end it amicably. People are always gonna pick sides and trash-talk the other party, which is bad enough, so we don't want an ugly divorce on top of that. Maybe that's one reason for Mariah choosing to tour outside the US first. It's an escape, a diversion from all the drama and media circus. She wants to bring the kids with her so they won't be stalked by arguably more relentless American paparazzi especially during the aftermath of what could possibly happen next. Whatever happens, I wish them all well. (Friday 22 August 2014; 12:41)

Mariah's struggles / eternal optimists (46,221) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I feel awful now. Mariah was probably struggling trying to keep everything together in her troubled career while simultaneously trying to mend the tears in her marriage all while trying to keep up this facade that everything is fine. While I on the other hand, did nothing but wonder why she wasn't out there promoting her latest work, complaining about the prolonged silence, and suggesting every sort of solution there is to save this era. Our love for Mariah really is a double-edged sword. While it does make us comprehend and appreciate her more than the casual listener would, it could also cause us to be quite cavalier and make us momentarily forget that this is Mariah freaking Carey we're talking about - the same woman who's provided a lot of the best soundtracks to our lives for the past quarter of a century. You'd think knowing that would be enough for us to back off a bit from the criticism and realize that she's also human, just like all of us. But apparently no, since we're also human, we also need to be reminded at times to acknowledge the fact that she's the reason we're all here. So I'm not retracting every defense I've hurled towards dem eternal optimists ("This goes out to you and you, and you...") who constantly whine about why some fans like me can be so critical, but I'll have to thank them, because even if they constantly contradict us, they still knock us down a peg or two when we need to be, helping maintain a state of balance on this board by being the ying to our critical yang. I (as well as other critics, I'm sure) am not gonna promise to never criticize again, but I'm going to try to be more understanding from now on. And to Mariah, on the very off chance you're reading any of our ramblings, I'm sorry. (Friday 22 August 2014; 9:41)

Filipino fans (46,219) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Just discovered a Filipino Mimi fan club who have their own group page on Facebook (Mariah Carey Philippines). It doesn't have as much members as those from other countries have, but they still make me so proud to be a Mariah fan and a Filipino one at that. I've just recently been a part of it and I can say these are some of the most passionate fans I've met online, posting comments, song/album reviews, videos of their own renditions of Mimi's songs left and right. They claim to be the biggest Mimi fanclub in Asia and they just celebrated their 12th anniversary earlier this month (also the 12th) with an event they lovingly called "Eternally Twelve". It can't get any more Mariah than that. I'm just grateful for fans like them who still worship the queen no matter what. I also believe they're part of the reason why almost all of Mariah's releases here go straight to #1 and stay there for at least a few days. I'm really sorry if this comes across as bragging (I swear it's not my intention), I guess it's just overwhelming that such huge support can come from such a small country that's often overlooked geographically, it just makes it so hard for me not to be proud. I'm glad there are fans like them as well as others scattered all around the world including us on this board who are behind Mariah all the way, especially during these tough times in her personal and professional life. (Friday 22 August 2014; 7:20)

May / Michele (Anti-Tour, Kylie, Forever Your Girl) (46,210) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines May, I love Kylie and think she's underrated. I'm also quite squeamish of her earlier material (though I love Enjoy Yourself and Let's Get To It). I think people usually dismiss her music for being throwaway and too commercial, but they probably haven't listened to Impossible Princess, Body Language, or her self-titled album. I read somewhere that she's like a lighter, fluffier, warmer version of Madonna, and I agree. And I like how she likes to mash things up in her tours. In 2005, she used the glorious intro from Stevie Wonder's classic Love's In Need Of Love Today to segue into her own hit Especially For You and it was awesome, and makes me. Mariah should incorporate samples, not just in the studio, but also in her tours. Michele, I know, it'd be great. Hearing her rarely/never performed songs live would be a new experience for everyone. About Forever Your Girl, it's funny because I really haven't lived through that era as I wasn't even born back then but I do love that album after discovering it out of curiosity. And yeah, if such staggering success could result from such a slow start, then who's to say Mariah can't duplicate that? (Friday 22 August 2014; 1:57)

The lies that sell (46,203) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines The inflated album sales, exaggerated success stories, and false claims are (other than ego-boosting or face-saving devices) mostly promotional strategies. Never underestimate the power of overselling or overpromising in business. It's all salestalk - more "documented/certified success" actually raises interest in a certain product, and music is no exception. Marketers and promoters lie/assume/promise all the time. Buyers generally have this herd mentality, they're more inclined to buy what everyone else is getting, and these businessmen prey on that. Here in the Philippines, MIAMTEC covers have stickers that say "including the hits #Beautiful, You're Mine (Eternal), and Faded". I know, I cringed and shook my head at first read as well. If they can mostly get away with such easily refutable factual "errors", then they all the more can definitely exaggerate indefinite figures such as record sales. Not every potential customer is a knowledgeable fan, or at the very least a smart shopper. You'll be surprised at how many people are fooled by these claims. And it happens to every other artist out there as well. It's quite pathetic and makes the artists look desperate, but it works. (Friday 22 August 2014; 0:21)

Anti-Tour (46,182) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Don't know if there are any Kylie fans out here, but in 2012, she did this Anti-Tour. It's a tour with a setlist entirely consisting of her most obscure songs (b-sides, bonus tracks, outtakes, and oft overlooked non-single album tracks). The production was said to be minimal and more intimate, and it wasn't extensive or anything - she just did some venues in the UK and Australia, but it specifically catered to her most loyal and hardcore fans. Since a lot of Mariah's fans have grown tired of her resorting to her go-to setlist choices in her tours, and since she seems to have lost touch with a lot of her core supporters, wouldn't a similarly-themed tour be a good place for her start? Imagine songs like When I Feel It, Outside, Melt Away, Heat, Lullaby, Circles, Candy Bling, Slipping Away, Do You Think Of Me, Fourth Of July, etc. all being performed in one night - that's the dream right there. (Thursday 21 August 2014; 14:54)

What now? (46,177) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines I do love that Mariah's making music entirely her way right now, and that she's doing it for the artistic aspect of it. But the reality is that the music industry will always be a business. At the end of the day, people are gonna have to get paid, which obviously won't happen if no one's buying her releases. Probably the biggest reason for MIAMTEC's commercial failure is this consistently half-assed collective effort to promote anything related to it. Really, the only single off it that was supported the most was #Beautiful, and those efforts were low key compared to what Mariah, her team, or her label would usually do for a normal single release, let alone a lead one. Everything else since then was treated as if she was just testing the waters. From a financial standpoint, it's a wise move. But to most of the public, it comes across as all sorts of confusing. If even the most dedicated fans can't tell what's going on, then imagine how much more clueless the regular music buyers will be. If they're still gonna continue promoting this masterpiece, to me it doesn't matter anymore what track they would choose to release, if at all. Just pick something and stick with it, promote the heck out of it until all options are exhausted. Right now, there's nothing left to lose. The upside to that is she has everything to gain. This may be a long shot, but if Paula Abdul was able to send her album and 4 of its songs to #1 over a year after its release, then who's to say it won't happen for Mimi? If it still fails, the worst has already happened anyway so at least she'd be able to say she did her best and not wonder "what if". (Thursday 21 August 2014; 11:30)

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