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Post by areyoureadytojump on Apr 23, 2014 17:47:34 GMT -5
Why were you at Wal-Mart when you live in NY?? ??? What? I can't leave NYC??? I have to stay in the 5 boroughs??
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 23, 2014 17:57:42 GMT -5
I try to avoid Wal-Mart because whenever I leave, I feel the need to:
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Post by Nick on Apr 23, 2014 18:24:08 GMT -5
Why were you at Wal-Mart when you live in NY?? ??? What? I can't leave NYC??? I have to stay in the 5 boroughs?? There is no need to ever leave NY. ;)
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Apr 23, 2014 18:45:17 GMT -5
I try to avoid Wal-Mart because whenever I leave, I feel the need to: I just go look at the music section and then leave. I never buy anything there. #evilcorporation
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Post by Active Aggressive on Apr 23, 2014 18:57:36 GMT -5
Oh...I thought you were living in NY and shopping at Wal-Mart.
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Post by kmbgs on Apr 23, 2014 20:54:34 GMT -5
Oh...I thought you were living in NY and shopping at Wal-Mart. I live in NY and shop at Walmart from time to time. Is there a problem with saving buckets of coins on everyday essentials that I'm unaware of?
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Apr 23, 2014 20:58:37 GMT -5
Why can't New Yorkers shop at Walmart?
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Post by Mean A$$ on Apr 23, 2014 21:03:59 GMT -5
Really? Can we get back on topic, please!
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Post by lookinghot on Apr 23, 2014 21:04:13 GMT -5
Omg take this wal mart talk somewhere else Mimi is dropping in less than two weeks! She don't need no dingy wall Mart on the outskirts of Harlem, well only if dexter was real and could handle JD.....
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 23, 2014 21:40:56 GMT -5
Really? Can we get back on topic, please! Omg take this wal mart talk somewhere else Mimi is dropping in less than two weeks! She don't need no dingy wall Mart on the outskirts of Harlem, well only if dexter was real and could handle JD..... When people post stuff like this, it would be helpful if they also introduce a new topic for conversation. What is it you want us to be talking about, especially since we have no recent news on the album?
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Post by lookinghot on Apr 23, 2014 21:51:45 GMT -5
Really? Can we get back on topic, please! Omg take this wal mart talk somewhere else Mimi is dropping in less than two weeks! She don't need no dingy wall Mart on the outskirts of Harlem, well only if dexter was real and could handle JD..... When people post stuff like this, it would be helpful if they also introduce a new topic for conversation. What is it you want us to be talking about, especially since we have no recent news on the album? Oh I dunno what do you normally discuss in anticipation of an album? The musical direction you expect it to go in, what you would like it to sound like? What you think from the confirmed list of people she's worked with, will she make a comeback? Is she gonna go on tour? Is that song featuring dem babies gonna be precious or a radio smash? Will Mimi slut it up for the era? What direction to you anticipate her going? Do you think she will feature beautiful, triumphant, etc.? Go to google news type in mc and link an article.
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Post by Juanca on Apr 23, 2014 22:59:20 GMT -5
So do we think she will include how many of the 'advanced singles'? I actually wouldn't mind if she included all. I don't dislike any, but if I had to prioritize I'd say: 1 #Beautiful 2 Almost Home 3 You're Mine 4 The Art of Letting Go 5 Triumphant (remix) Please NO Hermosa as a bonus track; rather give me any of the songs above.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 23, 2014 23:07:52 GMT -5
Oh I dunno what do you normally discuss in anticipation of an album? The musical direction you expect it to go in, what you would like it to sound like? What you think from the confirmed list of people she's worked with, will she make a comeback? Is she gonna go on tour? Is that song featuring dem babies gonna be precious or a radio smash? Will Mimi slut it up for the era? What direction to you anticipate her going? Do you think she will feature beautiful, triumphant, etc.? Go to google news type in mc and link an article. Haven't we sort of beaten those horses to death, though? So do we think she will include how many of the 'advanced singles'? I actually wouldn't mind if she included all. I don't dislike any, but if I had to prioritize I'd say: 1 #Beautiful 2 Almost Home3 You're Mine 4 The Art of Letting Go 5 Triumphant (remix)Please NO Hermosa as a bonus track; rather give me any of the songs above. Those are the ones I expect to be on the album.
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Post by lookinghot on Apr 23, 2014 23:15:29 GMT -5
radio.com/2014/04/08/5-directions-mariah-carey-could-go-with-her-next-album/
Good read, what do y'all think?
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Post by Dreams on Apr 24, 2014 7:52:07 GMT -5
"Almost Home" is one of my favorite Mimi songs of the past decade. She slayed that track. Okay?! Although the song is not what I normally want from Mariah, I still love it. It was quite different for her, it's got an amazing bridge and even more amazing vocal climax. The Queen threw the Becky-lambs the bone they were crying for for years, got herself a huge top 20 AC smash and kept it moving. Yes!
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Apr 24, 2014 8:39:34 GMT -5
Memoirs wasnt a flop. And hopefully one day it will be certified platinum in the U.S. It's a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong ways from Platinum. I saw it at Walmart for $10 recently. Did you buy it? Thank you for being positive yet real. I enjoy ya. ...but do you appreciate us?
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Post by Caution on Apr 24, 2014 10:41:57 GMT -5
Mariah Carey’s Still Untitled New Album NOT Coming On May 6thI don’t know where Mariah Carey’s new album is, but it’s not coming out on May 6th. Postponed from last July 2013, the still untitled collection was scheduled in February for May 6th. A single, “You’re Mine,” was released to promote it. But now the album has been removed from all release schedules. Promo tie-ins for it have been upended. One insider says it’s because DefJam is still clearing samples and guest stars. But who knows at this point? Mariah released two other singles and a fan club single in the last year, all of which were disappointments. Originally Randy Jackson was managing and producing, then the job skipped to Jermaine Dupri. What’s going on? This is just a guess: continuing to patch together songs from various producers, as in the past, gets harder and harder. I’ve said this a million times: why, after 25 years, isn’t there an album of Mariah Carey singing standards, produced by a real producer (Tommy LiPuma, Richard Perry, etc). Carey is known for her Voice, yet the Voice never gets to sing real songs? It’s mystifying. Will the album appear in the month of May? There’s no title, no marketing, nothing. This kind of surprise release worked for Beyonce last winter. It didn’t work quite the same way with Pharrell Williams, even though he has a hit hit hit single with “Happy.” Here’s crossing our fingers for Mariah. The waiting is the hardest part! www.showbiz411.com/2014/04/24/mariah-careys-still-untitled-new-album-not-coming-on-may-6th
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Post by Mean A$$ on Apr 24, 2014 10:47:41 GMT -5
Mariah Carey’s Still Untitled New Album NOT Coming On May 6thI don’t know where Mariah Carey’s new album is, but it’s not coming out on May 6th. Postponed from last July 2013, the still untitled collection was scheduled in February for May 6th. A single, “You’re Mine,” was released to promote it. But now the album has been removed from all release schedules. Promo tie-ins for it have been upended. One insider says it’s because DefJam is still clearing samples and guest stars. But who knows at this point? Mariah released two other singles and a fan club single in the last year, all of which were disappointments. Originally Randy Jackson was managing and producing, then the job skipped to Jermaine Dupri. What’s going on? This is just a guess: continuing to patch together songs from various producers, as in the past, gets harder and harder. I’ve said this a million times: why, after 25 years, isn’t there an album of Mariah Carey singing standards, produced by a real producer (Tommy LiPuma, Richard Perry, etc). Carey is known for her Voice, yet the Voice never gets to sing real songs? It’s mystifying. Will the album appear in the month of May? There’s no title, no marketing, nothing. This kind of surprise release worked for Beyonce last winter. It didn’t work quite the same way with Pharrell Williams, even though he has a hit hit hit single with “Happy.” Here’s crossing our fingers for Mariah. The waiting is the hardest part! www.showbiz411.com/2014/04/24/mariah-careys-still-untitled-new-album-not-coming-on-may-6th I'm glad Roger is putting our thoughts out there. I hope Mariah reads this!
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Post by Active Aggressive on Apr 24, 2014 11:12:15 GMT -5
It took all of 5 seconds to see that the article was contradictory. It starts with the inflammatory headline "Mariah Carey’s Still Untitled New Album NOT Coming On May 6th" and then, at the end, asks the question if it will appear in May. So, all this article does is confirm that Roger Friedman is a Jon Snow and knows nothing, like everyone else except Mariah and maybe Nick. As for asking why there isn't an album of Mariah singing standards and produced by a "real" producer (LOL)...does he even know Mariah? Is he longing for the days when Tommy had her record music she wasn't interested in recording because he wanted her to fit a certain image, contradictory to her actual one? Mess. If Mariah reads that (lbr, she won't), she should have a good laugh.
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Post by Carlitoz on Apr 24, 2014 11:12:40 GMT -5
It seems that since they've failed with so many singles, releasing one more is a definite NO. They want to keep all the impact with the album as a whole at once. I wonder if they'll allow individual purchase of tracks or just the full album. I would like to think that they have in their hands a song that is SO SO good and with INSTANT appeal that they want it out the same day of the album to maximize sales of the album while everybody is talking about it. I'm inclining towards that theory. Postponing the album and not saying anything as of Apr 24 would be very disrespectful to the fans in my opinion so I doubt they'll do that at this point. I think they just want the fans to talk and talk more, increase the buzz (good or bad), increase expectations and desperation and then give them the album all at once. Perhaps even a video the same day too.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 24, 2014 11:45:28 GMT -5
You know at this point it might be smart to just release the album to little or no fanfare and see where it falls. It might even serve as a good barometer for potential singles that way if there is a song that critics/people are gravitating to then let that decide the single rather than choose a single ahead of time and fall flat.
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Post by Mean A$$ on Apr 24, 2014 12:10:26 GMT -5
It took all of 5 seconds to see that the article was contradictory. It starts with the inflammatory headline "Mariah Carey’s Still Untitled New Album NOT Coming On May 6th" and then, at the end, asks the question if it will appear in May. So, all this article does is confirm that Roger Friedman is a Jon Snow and knows nothing, like everyone else except Mariah and maybe Nick. As for asking why there isn't an album of Mariah singing standards and produced by a "real" producer (LOL)...does he even know Mariah? Is he longing for the days when Tommy had her record music she wasn't interested in recording because he wanted her to fit a certain image, contradictory to her actual one? Mess. If Mariah reads that (lbr, she won't), she should have a good laugh. Well maybe he knows its not coming out May 6th but it could still be released at some other date in May. Mariah better know she's the one getting laughed at with the mess of an album era and all her silly amateurish mistakes.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Apr 24, 2014 13:59:05 GMT -5
Wal Mart doesn't pay living wages......
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Apr 24, 2014 14:01:04 GMT -5
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Apr 24, 2014 14:25:44 GMT -5
He absolutely SUCKS!!! Was he completely dodging or does henot know that YOU'RE MINE was the valentines song she as referring to? He's getting ready to ruin Mariah's career just like her ruined Janet's.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Apr 24, 2014 14:26:30 GMT -5
He absolutely SUCKS!!! Was he completely dodging or does he not know that YOU'RE MINE was the valentines song she as referring to? He's getting ready to ruin Mariah's career just like her ruined Janet's.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 24, 2014 14:33:37 GMT -5
Everyone calm down. He isn't ruining anything as he said in that one tweet Mariah is the boss and she controls everything. All of this silence is her fault. Think of it this way she is the Marketing Director and he is her Coordinator. He can't coordinate unless Mariah gives him direction. It is silent because she can't finish an album on time, so now the record company has to review everything and get everything cleared for use like samples/guest appearances. Had she not been slow and gotten this album done in say January or February this problem wouldn't exist.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 24, 2014 14:38:32 GMT -5
He absolutely SUCKS!!! Was he completely dodging or does he not know that YOU'RE MINE was the valentines song she as referring to? He's getting ready to ruin Mariah's career just like her ruined Janet's. The release of "TAOLG" was his idea, and I am sure it flopping is a sticking point for him. I think he was just being defensive there and not really listening to what the interviewer was saying, and he wanted to give his excuse regarding "TAOLG." It was like he had a talking point and wanted to make sure he said it.
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Post by sundaymorningguy on Apr 24, 2014 14:42:11 GMT -5
Everyone has to remember that Mariah is one of the few potential money makers JD's name is attached to aside from Usher, so he is going to be careful about what he says and does. If he messes that up, then he is pretty close to a one way ticket to brokesville. He is in financial ruin, and Mariah is keeping him afloat, so he is going to fall in line.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Apr 24, 2014 14:44:50 GMT -5
Well at least that video confirms it's coming out next month, right?
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