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Here for it all (113,356) by Nikki from usa

I haven't had the chance to actually sit down and listen to all of this. Are there any bops on this album - even by today's standards - or is just MC vibing?

Does Mariah have some avoidance with the #6? 1996 is the only year in the 90's where she didn't release any kind of album. She didn't release an album in 2006 either. Or in 2016 and no news of any release this year. Yet, she seems to love #5. We got Daydream and Someone's Ugly Daughter in 1995 - even if most were unaware of the latter. 2005 we got TEOM. In 2015, we got the updated #1's featuring all of her current #1's and Vegas residency of her singing them live. In 2025, we got Here For It All.

The debut got her back on the charts. On R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, debuts at #7, the single scores the highest entrance for a song in nearly 30 years, since Whitney Houston's "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" started at No. 6 in November 1995. It hit #4 on the Digital Song Sales becoming her 10th top 10 hit on that chart. It hit #1 on the Adult R&B Songs chart which isn't a feat Mariah's done since FLAB in 2006. Meanwhile, she finally achieved a music video award for the debut single too. Yet, these new achievements unlocked is what many of you call "failing".

I'm so proud of her.

(Tuesday 3 March 2026; 09:32)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (113,355) by Nikki from usa

The fact Eminem got in before her tells me it's rigged.
(Tuesday 3 March 2026; 08:59)


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What's next for Mariah? (113,354) by Nikki from usa

Her new deal is interesting because she still owes her other label 2 studio albums. I wonder how this works out. Did she strike up a deal with them where they keep releasing anniversary albums until the cows come home and all her new material will be on this label?

Then, there's the touring. She signed that deal with LiveNation back in 2017. Since, so much got thwarted during covid and then she kept getting sick with the '22 and '23 Christmas tours, they needed to be combined to be considered 1 tour. That means she had a 3-4 year hiatus from a contract none of us have any major info on. Which means LiveNation has been riding her rear these past couple of years to make up for lost time. I think they're going to have her touring until she's 60 when this probably would've ended by now.

I think she may be a bit out of touch with audience demographics. I'm not sure why she thought it was a good idea to sing a ballad at a sporting event. Especially, if she's not comfortable singing on large platforms. The people aren't going to like her performing until she likes it again. I wish she'd take things more seriously instead of flying by the seat of her pants.
(Tuesday 3 March 2026; 08:58)

Type Dangerous and why it succeeded (113,353) by Nikki from usa

People do need to get with the times. 90's Mariah is gone and she's never coming back. She will never be 20 again and she will never look 20 again. It's time to move on and put a fork in Walter while we're at it - he's done. Mariah is not creating nor promoting music like in the 90's.

Type Dangerous did exactly what was intended to do. She spent most of the money on the music video and finally got that long awaited music video award she always wanted. People heard Mariah making new music again and she charted and made new headway on old charts. Her song was playing on the radio. Nothing from Caution did.

Did you see MC promote this song? No. You saw her *debut* it. Once that was done, she went back to doing what she's been doing for the past decade: touring. The music is a vehicle to tour. She's been doing this since Infinity. There is no money in music anymore. Carey hasn't had any issues getting new artists from Ariana to Latto.
(Tuesday 3 March 2026; 08:47)

MOAIA (113,352) by jaker20 from US

MOAIA just crossed 1B streams, beating a lot of her earlier albums, proving again that it's a modern gem.

I am convinced that if they released Angels Advocate, which is clearly done, would have been a perfect crossover era for her from digital to streaming, probably bigger than TEOM.

Her catalog right now is lacking a non-Christmas classic for the streaming era and Angels Advocate would have fit the bill.

(Monday 2 March 2026; 00:47)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,351) by jaker20 from US

For me, it's not even her voice. It is her. I can't really elaborate because it can be viewed as cruel. But the mind is just not there and the body follows. She hasn't been an active type anyway and it gets worse fast with her age.

I don't even care if she's lipping. Because she used to be at least bubbly, animated, doing her Mariah hands, sidestepping. This is just 5 years ago.

But now, that look on her eyes on interviews and performances is disturbing. She booked the Olympics more than a month in advance, and she read the lyrics on a teleprompter. I'm guessing she tried but couldn't even naturally lip it. Hence the darting eyes, which many attribute to sadness, but I think it's because she's reading the lyrics.

Granted it's in Italian, but those are the same eyes when she had with Play That Song on Fallon. It's her own song and she looks to be reading the lyrics. I was annoyed, but I don't know if she tried but is dealing with something.

Unless something is done with her physicality, she's better off just recording and stop performing. She can collaborate in the studio, and let the song do its thing. Even Whitney had a hit with Higher Love recently and she's no longer with us. Streaming era works that way.

Or just simply enjoy her next chapter, like write and produce for other artists and I'd be happy for Mariah watch her juniors succeed.

(Monday 2 March 2026; 00:34)


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Bruno Mars new album (113,350) by Todd from Melbourne, Australia

I'm a big Bruno fan, however I was kinda disappointed with this album - there didn't seem to be any stand out tracks. Maybe I'll give it another listen. Doo-Wops & Hooligans is the one to beat.
(Monday 2 March 2026; 00:27)


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Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,349) by jaker20 from US

Probably not. She has an image problem that will not go away no matter how great a song is. It's like bubblegum stuck on her shoes that will follow her everywhere.

That's likely why she's having difficulty getting collabs from modern and younger artists because she's an image liability, when you see Mariah it conjures images of Christmas trees.

Ariana only collabed with her because she's a true lamb and she gained nothing out of it. Probably even hurt Ariana's song, bless Ariana.

(Sunday 1 March 2026; 23:10)


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Play this song (113,348) by Giovanni from USA

I gave "Play this song" a listen and I'm back to liking it again lol. I remember someone calling it "overproduced junk" but I have to disagree. I think the production is actually good and the song reminds me so much of TEOM. I think it had been made during that era the song might have done better. I enjoy Anderson's verses and singing and him and Mariah have good chemistry. I believe he was into her more than she was of him. I believe Mariah wants love again but not at the moment. I think she wants to focus on other things like her kids and her career. I'm still listening to HFIA but want more and another Christmas album. I just finished repeating "When Christmas comes" as it's one of my favorite Mariah songs. Her voice sounds so perfect and youthful I wish MC was 40 again lol.

(Sunday 1 March 2026; 07:15)

Something is coming (113,347) by Giovanni from USA

Could it be that Mariah is going to be a feature in somebody's song because I believe MC17 won't come until next year or in 2029. I just hope we don't have to wait another 7 or 10 years lol.

(Sunday 1 March 2026; 07:00)


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Bruno Mars new album (113,346) by Giovanni from USA

"Risk it all" is so good. I'm glad you gave the album a listen.

(Sunday 1 March 2026; 06:52)


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Bruno Mars new album (113,345) by Lainsky from Philippines

I just listened to "Risk It All". It was a pretty nice ballad, sounding like a wedding theme song. Also, it reminds me of "My All" and "Spanish Guitar" by Toni Braxton.
(Sunday 1 March 2026; 06:49)


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Bruno Mars new album (113,344) by Sasha from Nomansland

I love him, he can dance, sing, write, produce and play many instruments. He's one of the best artist of his time.
(Saturday 28 February 2026; 21:13)


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Something is coming (113,343) by Bobby A from United States

It looks rumors of MC and Rihanna in the studio last week are being confirmed on X. Nostradamus reported Jack Antonoff or Soundz and Kuk Harrell were in the studio as well. Something has clicked with MC that a high profile collaboration is her only way back to the top of the Hot 100. Also, Kuk Harrell knows how to make a female singers' vocals shine on a song. He has been Rihanna's vocal producer for 20 years.

(Saturday 28 February 2026; 15:41)

Bruno Mars new album (113,342) by Bobby A from United States

I believe it is his best album so far of his career. I could not help myself and say why hasn't MC collaborated with Bruno Mars, D'Mile, Phillip Lawerence, and James Fauntleroy together on one song?

(Saturday 28 February 2026; 14:26)


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Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,341) by Jamie from UK

Yeah Believe was an anthem at the time, still is. Plus Cher's voice was still there auto tuned but still strong and relatable. Unfortunately Mariah's voice isn't, it's weak and fractured. Unless you're a fan like us it's not really relatable to the general public. It's not gonna get anyone's attention like it used too. I showed my mum the Olympic performance and she said she needs to bow out gracefully. This was hard to hear but sometimes I think she's probably right. As fans we're giving Mariah the benefit of the doubt with her performances and lack lustre voice as we want to still believe in her but I'm coming to the opinion that maybe it is time. Unless something can be done to both her vocals and herself, I can't see her having a hit again.
(Saturday 28 February 2026; 13:11)


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Bruno Mars new album (113,340) by Giovanni from USA

I'm curious if any of you have listened to Bruno's new album. From what I've seen most like it. "Risk it all" is very nice, I love the Spanish guitar so much. I've even seen some already saying AOTY and I just laugh. Come on now.

(Friday 27 February 2026; 23:08)

I had a dream (113,339) by Giovanni from USA

Yes I knew about that account but was blocked lol. Probably because I made a comment about Mariah''s current voice. I really don't like X anyways so I just get my news from you all here.

(Friday 27 February 2026; 23:04)


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I had a dream (113,338) by Giovanni from USA

There's supposedly a rumor of a collaboration but I'm not gonna hold my breath. I do believe Mariah wants a hit but if it never happens it's okay. I just hope the next record makes more noise.

(Friday 27 February 2026; 23:00)


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Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,337) by Lighty from China

Maybe the song will chart if she releases it as a duet with Paul McCartney. I mean just chart, not necessarily go to No.1.
(Thursday 26 February 2026; 17:13)


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Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,336) by TJ from Norway

I know you didn't ask me, but I don't think Mariah would reach that spot with any song from that album. It's almost impossible for an artist to get a number one after that many years in the business. Cher did, but she did something completely new when it happened.
(Thursday 26 February 2026; 10:39)


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Article: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils 2026 nominees (113,335) by Zachariah from Croatia

Congrats Mimi.
(Thursday 26 February 2026; 09:14)

Article: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils 2026 nominees (113,334) by Lainsky from Philippines

Give to Mariah already. I hope she gets it this year. I have been seeing her name every year, so I hope this is her year or on her 40th?

(Thursday 26 February 2026; 04:19)

Rich Harrison (113,333) by Bobby A from United States

Does anyone know why MC never collaborated with Rich Harrison? He has some hit songs like Crazy In Love, Ring The Alarm, 1 Thing, and Get It Right. It is just odd that MC never jumped on that bandwagon. Maybe she didn't like the fact all of his songs tyically have a frenetic vocal performance and an intense percussion sound.

(Thursday 26 February 2026; 01:06)

Rock and roll hall of fame (113,332) by Tameka walker from United states

Let's vote as many times as possible because we all know that Mariah deserves to be inducted.

(Wednesday 25 February 2026; 18:29)

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