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Mariah's new album prediction (42,098) by ADAM from USA Thank you Marissa. That's exactly my feelings about MC. I really hope she brings it this time around, however so far I'm a bit skeptical based on the several singles we've heard thus far. On Triumphant, I couldn't believe how her vocals were downed played and acted as a feature on her own song. Her vocals were so thin and a shadow of what they used to sound like even comparing it against anything on the Rainbow album. I hope we'll be pleasantly surprised with this record. When Nick said awhile ago MC was listening to all her older work getting inspired again, I thought great, maybe she is getting the message loud and clear from what we love and miss from her - assertive vocals, belting, introspective lyrics you name it. I hope I'm wrong, I would like to be. I just think she's acting erratic to detract from the fact her voice is in irreparable shape. Think about it, MC doesn't tour anymore and she has been hibernating for years now so ideally her voice should be rested and in great condition - however she never sings live. Last time she did sing live was for Memoirs album in 2008. If anyone wants to hear the condition of how thin her voice is just YouTube Today Show and listen to anyone of the songs and tell me it's not scary how very voice is worn. BTW don't use the same tired excuse that's its a morning show. Fact is MC knows what's up, that's why she prerecords all performances. Also she was caught lip syncing to TMB on GMA for such an easy song to sing. (Friday 14 March 2014; 3:29)

A response to all the hostile lambs who don't know how to share opinions about MC (42,093) by ADAM from USA I really can't stand how some fans on here cannot accept whenever other fans who are unbiased express opinions that are not completely "everything MC does is #1 and great". I believe real fans are the ones who can objectively look at someone's track record of material and be able to critique it for what it is (all the while having love for the artist). Just because we say the truth about MC's increasingly annoying mannerisms and sub-par songs and live performances, doesn't mean that will not listen to her music or support it. That is the difference. Haters would just not support the artist and continue to trash talk them while having no history of their work or context. We on the other hand love MC and critique her based on the potential we have witnessed from her. Instead of bashing fans like myself, why not interject reasons why we may feel vindicated for what were saying or provide proof otherwise? I like this message board because of the exchange of ideas between lambs from around the globe. Let's keep up the lively debates on her work. I really appreciate everyone's candor and perspective. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 22:45)

Mariah's attitude about younger female singers (42,064) by ADAM from USA I totally agree with J from the USA about Mariah's attitude. It's really unbecoming of someone her stature and just illustrates her insecurity about her own talents and looks. I state my observation about MC with love as a real fan and not some fan that just accepts everything she does as gold. I wish she would be gracious towards the younger generation of singers and not just towards gracious towards young RnB male singers who can highlight that MC is a cougar. The act always comes across as desperate and someone that's trying to hold onto the past that's clearly behind her. I think she's let her insecurities about her deteriorating voice and fading looks influence her behavior too much becaue she doesn't have to shade other females in order to elevate herself to diva status. For example, Whitney, JLo, Patti, Aretha and Beyonce to name a few are always complimentary about other female singers and give lively opinions about their peer's work. MC never does and always throw mad shade. I'm sorry but bad behavior needs to be called out for what it is. It doesn't matter how many octaves one has or hits, no one is above the fray, and there will eventually be someone is comes along who is a better singer than MC. It's like that ya'll. (Thursday 13 March 2014; 0:34)

Mariah and Walter Afanasieff for new album (41,320) by ADAM from USA Does anyone know if it's really true that MC and Walter are back together again? This is the wish all her die hards have been waiting for. I absolutely love all the records they created together and feel they produced her best work in my opinion. This is based off the recent track listing that's been circulating the web lately. However also keep in mind that MC was quoted recently as saying she's recorded 2 covers for this record, which I don't think are included in the track listings. (Friday 14 February 2014; 22:43)

Will the real MC come back? drop the diva-tude schtick (41,295) by ADAM from USA This diva attitude as of lately is not cute or endearing to anyone other than herself - who obviously thinks she's the real life Regina George. I am her biggest fan but I can look at her music and behavior objectively unlike a lot of her fans on here. It's really sad that she is so insecure that she cannot age gracefully and behave like other icons. Patti, Aretha, and even Whitney in regards to ushering new talents in the industry and basking in your former glory. Whenever these legends are asked about other female singers they always give some sort of feedback. Mariah can never acknowledge another female star without some catty comment or side eye. Even JLo whose the same age as Mariah and has similar fame in her own right is positive about MC and is not shaken about other females. The Ariana Grande shade was very mean spirited because you know she's heard her music before and especially since Nick is a DJ there's no excuse that she doesnt know todays modern music. I just think that it must have hurt a lot to have MC not even acknowledge Ariana as a person when in the past she's always been so nice about MC in interviews. Its ashame because Ariana is so young and you would think that having a daughter would have made her softer to accept young girls in the game. In closing, I don't think MC will change, only get worse as the media continues to blow smoke to her because she's one of the last living legends. (Friday 14 February 2014; 16:33)