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Post by The Upper Hand on Apr 24, 2014 21:41:42 GMT -5
What is an "all at once digital release"? A sudden digital release.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 24, 2014 21:42:51 GMT -5
Meaning you will get album cover, track listing, guest appearances all in one go, and a single soon to follow I imagine.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2014 21:47:02 GMT -5
Yup. It's just weird because they're announcing a surprise release ahead of time... So it's only kind of a surprise..
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 24, 2014 21:51:26 GMT -5
Unless, it is happening tonight. The real surprise is when will it drop. How many fans will lose sleep trying to be the first to hear it when it drops?
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Post by dbhmr on Apr 24, 2014 21:54:40 GMT -5
What is an "all at once digital release"? Oops there was another page and literally everyone responded. Oh well.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Apr 24, 2014 22:01:04 GMT -5
So, it's an "all at once" digital release with a release date? Not a bad idea. Then it doesn't look like such a beyonce copycat move, but will still get a lot of eyes and ears all at once.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 24, 2014 22:29:37 GMT -5
But Mariah isn't Beyonce (anymore) and won't get nearly the same level of attention. And she's never been a big digital seller. And if that's what is going on, it would be seen as a copycat move. So, I don't think it's a good idea. I also don't think we can assume that's what is happening, though.
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 24, 2014 22:40:50 GMT -5
It wouldn't surprise me if she got 100k people to download it first week out.
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Post by imperfect on Apr 24, 2014 22:45:53 GMT -5
But Mariah isn't Beyonce (anymore) and won't get nearly the same level of attention. And she's never been a big digital seller. And if that's what is going on, it would be seen as a copycat move. So, I don't think it's a good idea. I also don't think we can assume that's what is happening, though. So what? This album was headed for flopsville anyway, so what do they have to lose? How could something be a bad idea when the alternative yields similar results while playing it safe. At least this way she gets some press and attention that hopefully will distract from the long delay. Who cares if it's compared to Beyoncé? If it's a great album, people will care about the Beyoncé thing for about 5 minutes.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 24, 2014 22:52:07 GMT -5
But Mariah isn't Beyonce (anymore) and won't get nearly the same level of attention. And she's never been a big digital seller. And if that's what is going on, it would be seen as a copycat move. So, I don't think it's a good idea. I also don't think we can assume that's what is happening, though. It would beat the alternative of not getting something out and getting torn to shreds for not getting something out by May 6th.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 24, 2014 22:55:03 GMT -5
But Mariah isn't Beyonce (anymore) and won't get nearly the same level of attention. And she's never been a big digital seller. And if that's what is going on, it would be seen as a copycat move. So, I don't think it's a good idea. I also don't think we can assume that's what is happening, though. It would beat the alternative of not getting something out and getting torn to shreds for not getting something out by May 6th. Well, I'm not convinced the album is ready (Mariah-ready) or that it will be in time for any kind of a May 6 release.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Apr 24, 2014 22:59:51 GMT -5
It would beat the alternative of not getting something out and getting torn to shreds for not getting something out by May 6th. Well, I'm not convinced the album is ready (Mariah-ready) or that it will be in time for any kind of a May 6 release. Given how much of a perfectionist she is, it will never be truly "ready" because she could always tinker with some aspect of it until it is super perfect even after it is done.
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Post by imperfect on Apr 24, 2014 23:04:40 GMT -5
I "think" something really special is coming.
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Post by Sweet Fantasy on Apr 24, 2014 23:06:13 GMT -5
But Mariah isn't Beyonce (anymore) and won't get nearly the same level of attention. And she's never been a big digital seller. And if that's what is going on, it would be seen as a copycat move. So, I don't think it's a good idea. I also don't think we can assume that's what is happening, though. So what? This album was headed for flopsville anyway, so what do they have to lose? How could something be a bad idea when the alternative yields similar results while playing it safe. At least this way she gets some press and attention that hopefully will distract from the long delay. Who cares if it's compared to Beyoncé? If it's a great album, people will care about the Beyoncé thing for about 5 minutes. Thank You!!! At least someone around here sounds reasonable. It's ridiculous how just a few pages back people were griping Mariah and JD need to get with the times and come to find out they're doing just that and people are still bitching. Really? Really.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Apr 24, 2014 23:11:54 GMT -5
I don't mind the whole digital only release. For once in a very long time Mariah will finally be doing something "current" and now people need to complain about that too? Who cares, let it be. If it works great, if it doesn't well at least she tried something new.
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Post by imperfect on Apr 24, 2014 23:13:27 GMT -5
I never agreed with the notion of surprise digital release being a copycat thing anyway (at least not in a bad way). Let's face it, we're going to see these types of releases all year long. Mariah still gets her shot early in the game while it's still considered a big deal. a year from now it won't be. If nothing else, "Mariah pulls a Beyoncé" will have her trending worldwide for at least a day or two. That's certainly more interest than Memoirs got.
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Post by spooky21 on Apr 24, 2014 23:18:28 GMT -5
The album being ready or not is increasingly becoming a moot point because over the last two years, Mariah has effectively destroyed the notion that she's tethered to any specific album release date and has probably really embraced the flexibility that a digital release offers.
The advent of digital only (or first) releases, and Beyonce's trailblazing, has likely given many artists a second pause to reconsider their approaches to promotion and marketing. While I doubt there will be a full scale revolution, I do see label deadlines and due dates become much more fluid given the ease to market and lower cost.
If this is a digital first or digital only release, I see no reason why Mariah couldn't be able to tinker with aspects of songs up until a week or two before the release. Heck, she might even be able to make changes just days before!
The world is changing, people.
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Post by lookinghot on Apr 25, 2014 0:22:50 GMT -5
Omg finalfuckingly.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2014 0:38:52 GMT -5
Honestly I don't give a fuck how it comes out but it must be out on May 6th to save face. Any release of any format for this album will range between 85-115K tops. I just want new music and for Mimi sake another pushback will look like a clown move. Just get it out, wish for the best and move on. I'm sure if the music great nobody will care what it sold or how it was released.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2014 0:46:44 GMT -5
nobody will care what it sold or how it was released. this will happen regardless.
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Post by theedge12 on Apr 25, 2014 1:07:46 GMT -5
I'll be checking iTunes on my iPad hourly! :) can't wait for new mariah...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2014 1:24:03 GMT -5
nobody will care what it sold or how it was released. this will happen regardless. Still bitter that Britney Jean wasnt exactly the second coming of Billie Jean I see.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2014 1:38:21 GMT -5
Once the album drops if any shifty, scheming, stunt queens think its open season to come in my thread and bash my Mimi and that this is a democracy where everyone has a say think again. Any slick talk and best be ready to be walking out of here dickless. Don't fuck with me ppl I bury hoes and eat wigs.
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Post by Daniel Collins on Apr 25, 2014 2:45:17 GMT -5
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Post by Snowbeast on Apr 25, 2014 3:07:12 GMT -5
this will happen regardless. Still bitter that Britney Jean wasnt exactly the second coming of Billie Jean I see. Your avatar is scary, pls change it
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Post by AngelsForever on Apr 25, 2014 3:36:52 GMT -5
That billboard cover is absolutely stunning!!!
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Post by Caution on Apr 25, 2014 5:24:25 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2014 5:40:10 GMT -5
Definitely coming before May 6. I'm thinking it'll be out in less than a week.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 25, 2014 5:59:48 GMT -5
The more I see that picture the more it screams this is the album cover to me.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Apr 25, 2014 6:46:13 GMT -5
But the thing is, it's not a surprise release at all. Queen B's album just dropped, out of nowhere. There has been talk of Mimi's album for so long, even had a release date last year and then May 6 for this year.
Aside from that, I'm glad it looks like it is coming though, regardless of the format.
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