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These are some snippets of Marié Digby performing in a packed One Utama shopping centre

A packed shopping mall on a Wednesday night

Really nothing much to shout about, she just performed about 4 or 5 songs, then proceeded with the autograph signing session. There were a lot of kiasu people that already started lining up at the signing counter while she was still performing. Oh well, I’m not complaining since it’s free.

I know by now you all will probably be saying “Enough with Mariah Carey already!” but hey, TOO BAD…did I mention I am an avid fan? Anyway, “Always Be My Baby” from her “Daydream” album, has always been one of my favourite MC songs of all time. Well, simply because that song brings back certain memories that will always be dear to me, and I will feel happy each time I hear that song.

Having said that, when I heard it was Mariah Carey week on American Idol, I just have to watch it, even though I don’t exactly follow AI. Obviously, one performance caught my attention. Yep, it’s this song which was performed by David Cook. All I got to say is…..HOLY @&$#!!! It’s really really good. It really does the song justice. I love it and I really do hope they record his version. I mean, not every guy can pull off a song which was done originally by a female singer…and what more if it’s done by MC?…..AWESOME!

Watch the video and tell me what you think…

IT’S FINALLY HERE!! You have no idea how long I have waited for this album. I have been an avid fan of Mariah Carey since her first album so this review will obviously be bias toward her. I have all her CDs (all original mind you…some of my friends think I’m crazy!) and her latest offering, her 10th album, E=MC² already has a number 1 single "Touch My Body". The album name means "(E) Emancipation (=) equals (MC) Mariah Carey (²) to the second power". It is a play on Einstein’s famous mass–energy equivalence formula and is the sequel to her 2005 album, The Emancipation of Mimi. If you think her last album is good, I personally think this one is better. She don’t have as much collaborations as in her previous 3 albums, but it just goes to show, that she is still capable of making some good tunes on her own. There is also a track ("I’m That Chick") that samples Michael Jackson’s "Off The Wall" disco remix. Watch out for her second single "Bye Bye" and my personal favourites "I Stay In Love" and "I’m That Chick" which won’t surprise me if they reach #1 on the Billboard charts at some point.

Here are the track listings:
01. Migrate
02. Touch My Body
03. Cruise Control
04. I Stay In Love
05. Side Effects
06. I’m That Chick
07. Love Story
08. I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time
09. Last Kiss
10. Thanx 4 Nothin’
11. O.O.C.
12. For the Record
13. Bye Bye
14. I Wish You Well

Oh, if you get the Japan edition, it comes with 2 bonus tracks "Heat" and "4Real 4Real" which features Da Brat. Overall, I think this album is freakin’ awesome! Packed with easy listening tunes as well as some tracks that could get you grooving to the beats (hey, I told you I will be bias). But seriously, if you like Emancipation of Mimi, you would definately like this one as well. Give it a try and don’t just take my word for it.

My rating: 5/5
Sounds similar to: NO OTHER…she is the one and only! :)

What is that sad look in your eyes
Why are you crying
Tell me now, tell me now
Tell me, why you’re feelin’ this way
I hate to see you so down, oh baby
Is it your heart Oh, that’s breakin’ all in pieces
Makin’ you cry
Makin’ you feel blue
Is there anything that I can do

Why don’t you tell me where it hurts now, baby
And I’ll do my best to make it better
Yes, I’ll do my best to make those tears all go away
Just tell me where it hurts now, tell me
And I love you with a love so tender
Oh and if you let me stay I’ll love all of the hurt away

Where are all those tears coming from
Why are they falling
Somebody, somebody, somebody left your heart in the cold
You just need somebody to hold on, baby
Give me a chance to put back all the pieces
Take your broken heart
Make it just like new
There’s so many things that I can do

Why don’t you tell me where it hurts now, baby
And I’ll do my best to make it better
Yes, I’ll do my best to make those tears all go away
Just tell me where it hurts now, tell me
And I love you with a love so tender
Oh and if you let me stay I’ll love all of the hurt away
Oh I’m gonna take it all away, baby

Leona Louise Lewis, an English singer-songwriter and winner of the third series of the popular television talent show The X Factor.

Her debut single, "A Moment like This" (a cover of Kelly Clarkson’s version), was released on 20 December 2006. The single was also available as a digital download from midnight on 17 December and broke a world record after it was downloaded fifty thousand times in thirty minutes (info sourced from Wikipedia). Wow! That is really something I must say. Her debut album titled "Spirit" reminds me a lot of Mariah Carey during the late 90’s. Her vocals are really good. You know when you watch a good love movie, where there is always a good original soundtrack to go with it?….Think of this album as that…a collection of love songs from various movie soundtracks.

Here are the track listings:
01. Bleeding Love
02. Whatever It Takes
03. Homeless
04. Better In Time
05. Yesterday
06. Take A Bow
07. I Will Be
08. Angel
09. Here I Am
10. I’m You
11. The Best You Never Had
12. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
13. Footprints In The Sand
14. A Moment Like This – UK Bonus Track

My personal favourites? "Yesterday" and "Angel". If you’re feeling "emo", this is definately the album you want to be getting.

My rating: 4/5
Sounds similar to: Mariah Carey (during the late 90’s), Kelly Clarkson (minus the attitude), Mandy Moore (typical "emo" love song singer)