cute coat, but save your career

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oh AMERIE. yes, you're allowed to hit up ny fashion week, too. i'm really proud of you for showing your face given your recent trials with creating music that people want to listen to. however, please know that you are officially a DID.

you know, sometimes i get really annoyed with DIDs (divas in distress). a DID, in case you are not aware, is a diva who suffers from at least 3 of the following symptoms:

1. album has been recorded and repeatedly pushed back
2. has not had a charted single in over 18 months
3. is stuck in a style rut that cannot be lifted by merely switching up the hair color or losing weight
4. all recorded music recently released sounds exactly like everything that preceded it
5. never established a proper female fan base and therefore struggles to make herself relevant.

i will not blow up amerie's spot about which of these symptoms she suffers from - however, let's just say she had better put down the clairol and pick up her pitch.

how about working with a producer who is relevant? no funds left in your budget??? take a cue from joss stone!