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Last Christmas (114,994) by Stacey from USA Last Christmas isn't a favorite of mine. Usually a change the station moment for me. That said, if GM wins out over AIWFCIY this year, it's ok. Let good ole George have his moment. (Sunday 15 November 2026; 02:44) this is a reply to message 114,983

Last Christmas (114,983) by Bobby A from United States Last Christmas may battle AIWFCIY for the number one spot this year because of the Faith album anniversary celebrations this month. Also, George Michael: The Faith Tour is in U.S. movie theaters on December 11. Let the battle begin. It will be fun. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 08:17)

This woman can't walk (114,993) by Lighty from China I shall take back my words. She really got rid of the heels. (Sunday 15 November 2026; 00:25) this is a reply to message 114,935

This woman can't walk (114,935) by Lighty from China She's been assisted to walk for a long time now, I'm already used to seeing it. She should just get rid of those heels, sneakers would be a better choice. But we know she won't. (Monday 9 November 2026; 16:04)

Angel's Advocate (114,992) by D from United States I like the vocals, but I don't love how they are edited together. When I say "cut and paste", I mean the transitions are too noticeable, and I can hear when it switches from one recording session to another. I want it to feel seamless, where the original sound and flow are maintained but there's something extra added to it. Like the Super Festive Justin Bieber remix: it sounds almost exactly like the original, just with an extra festive touch. That one sounds a little "cut and paste" too, but it's less noticeable. It feels more enhanced instead of pieced together and has a more cohesive sound, like everyone recorded it at the same time and in the same studio. I am aware that remixes are usually recorded at separate times and in separate studios, but I like to maintain the illusion that they were recorded together. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 23:35) this is a reply to message 114,981

Angel's Advocate (114,981) by D from United States Yes, exactly. The cut-and-paste job was the problem with the Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly ones. 100% was released digitally, though. I have it in my library. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 01:53)

Sporty Mariah (114,991) by John from USA Whatever happened to that fitness trainer supposedly working with Mariah earlier this year? (Saturday 14 November 2026; 23:11) this is a reply to message 114,986

Sporty Mariah (114,986) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Soon enough she will be running a marathon. Check this out. Lol. And no high heels. Edward, it seems that the hip replacement and others turned out to be pretty well. Jajaja. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 15:20)

Mariah (114,990) by nancy from Switzerland She looks good with the shoes and she walks perfectly normal, without any help from others. I am happy for her. I guess when she wears the gowns on the stage she could use heels but not higher than 3-5 cm. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 22:05)

Sporty Mariah (114,989) by Edward from USA She seems to have taken my advice about wearing flats. Her walk is still a little awkward, but definitely better. It's the hip replacement, dahlink. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 21:24) this is a reply to message 114,986

Sporty Mariah (114,986) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Soon enough she will be running a marathon. Check this out. Lol. And no high heels. Edward, it seems that the hip replacement and others turned out to be pretty well. Jajaja. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 15:20)

No heels (114,988) by Sasha from Nomansland She looked great and classy, I love it. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 20:25) this is a reply to message 114,980

No heels (114,980) by Lara from Middle East Ugh what I would give to see more of this style. No heels, boobies not in full display, chic yet casual. Her walk is so much better, I don't know why she insists wearing ridiculously high heels. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 00:47)

Angels Advocate (114,987) by Bill from the UK I think it was more to do with the death of the CD single. I used to buy all her CD singles from around the world to hear the different remixes and catch some new or unused vocals. The remixes also got airplay on club and urban radio stations and so people would seek out the single to hear that version specifically. Main examples of that were the Dreamlover Def Club mix and of course the Fantasy remix. During her remix peak, streaming wasn't even a thing. We barely had Napster then. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 19:45) this is a reply to message 114,984

Angels Advocate (114,984) by Will from England The reason why she stopped doing remixes as brand new songs was due to the changes that Billboard made when it came to the rules about how a remix would help with the original song's numbers. If the remix deviated too much from the original sound, then it would not count towards the numbers of the original song and would therefore be counted as a new song. Therefore it made no sense spending all that money in the studio on a new remix with brand new vocals etc. when it would not count towards the streaming numbers of the original track - it doesn't make financial sense. That's why every remix from every artist now is more cut and paste. In a way it makes it more fair, because you could release a remix track for the original song, title it the same and have it count. Interestingly, if you Google "when did Billboard change the rules on remixes", you can see that they adjusted the rule when Mariah released the Bad Boy remix to Fantasy, saying that the streams counted towards the success of the original, but in 2001 when JLo released a few remixes that had completely new melodies, that's when they reversed that rule "Under the revised rule, if a remix is so substantially altered in melody, lyrics, or production that it functions as a new composition, its points are split and it charts as a separate entry". So it's not due to laziness that Mariah stopped doing brand new remixes like she used to, it just became a financial decision on whether or not the song would count towards the original. That's why I think we never got the HATE U remix etc. "Today, a remix's points (streams, radio airplay, and sales) are combined with the original track only if the remix retains the same core song structure, melody, and primary lyrics. If a remix meets that standard, it boosts the main song's chart position, and any featured artist on the remix is credited on the chart only during weeks when the remix accounts for more than 50% of the song's total chart points." (Saturday 14 November 2026; 10:36)

Sporty Mariah (114,986) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Soon enough she will be running a marathon. Check this out. Lol. And no high heels. Edward, it seems that the hip replacement and others turned out to be pretty well. Jajaja. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 15:20)

Last Christmas (114,985) by TJ from Norway And it's 10 years since he died? Isn't it? (Saturday 14 November 2026; 12:32) this is a reply to message 114,983

Last Christmas (114,983) by Bobby A from United States Last Christmas may battle AIWFCIY for the number one spot this year because of the Faith album anniversary celebrations this month. Also, George Michael: The Faith Tour is in U.S. movie theaters on December 11. Let the battle begin. It will be fun. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 08:17)

Angels Advocate (114,984) by Will from England The reason why she stopped doing remixes as brand new songs was due to the changes that Billboard made when it came to the rules about how a remix would help with the original song's numbers. If the remix deviated too much from the original sound, then it would not count towards the numbers of the original song and would therefore be counted as a new song. Therefore it made no sense spending all that money in the studio on a new remix with brand new vocals etc. when it would not count towards the streaming numbers of the original track - it doesn't make financial sense. That's why every remix from every artist now is more cut and paste. In a way it makes it more fair, because you could release a remix track for the original song, title it the same and have it count. Interestingly, if you Google "when did Billboard change the rules on remixes", you can see that they adjusted the rule when Mariah released the Bad Boy remix to Fantasy, saying that the streams counted towards the success of the original, but in 2001 when JLo released a few remixes that had completely new melodies, that's when they reversed that rule "Under the revised rule, if a remix is so substantially altered in melody, lyrics, or production that it functions as a new composition, its points are split and it charts as a separate entry". So it's not due to laziness that Mariah stopped doing brand new remixes like she used to, it just became a financial decision on whether or not the song would count towards the original. That's why I think we never got the HATE U remix etc. "Today, a remix's points (streams, radio airplay, and sales) are combined with the original track only if the remix retains the same core song structure, melody, and primary lyrics. If a remix meets that standard, it boosts the main song's chart position, and any featured artist on the remix is credited on the chart only during weeks when the remix accounts for more than 50% of the song's total chart points." (Saturday 14 November 2026; 10:36) this is a reply to message 114,967

Angels Advocate (114,967) by nancy from Switzerland I didn't like the remixes of Angels advocate. It's not comparable with the remixes she did before with NAS [Thank god I found you (make it last)]. Some remixes were almost like a completely new song. She should have released it at that time if really necessary. But I think the management didn't find it lucrative. I hope for MC 2017 with new songs. If technical help is needed to make the voice sound better, I'm fine with that too. Still hoping and waiting. Hopefully not for another 7 years. (Thursday 12 November 2026; 15:40)

Last Christmas (114,983) by Bobby A from United States Last Christmas may battle AIWFCIY for the number one spot this year because of the Faith album anniversary celebrations this month. Also, George Michael: The Faith Tour is in U.S. movie theaters on December 11. Let the battle begin. It will be fun. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 08:17) this is a reply to message 114,977

Last Christmas (114,977) by Lainsky from Philippines Mariah cannot reclaim the crown this year as Ella Langley has spent 28 weeks at No. 1 already, marking the most weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Another threat is Last Christmas. Based on predictions, it looks like it is peaking higher than All I Want. (Friday 13 November 2026; 13:38)

Mimi: Wendy 2.0? (114,982) by John from USA Mariah's starting to move and look like Wendy Williams. It is scary. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 02:44)

Angel's Advocate (114,981) by D from United States Yes, exactly. The cut-and-paste job was the problem with the Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly ones. 100% was released digitally, though. I have it in my library. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 01:53) this is a reply to message 114,971

Angel's Advocate (114,971) by jaker20 from US The cut and paste job is the problem. I personally love Angels Cry with Neyo and 100% and there's no way to properly listen to both, so you're on her catalog and then jump to YouTube? And there's a few that could get a good remaster like Skydiving, and Inseparable, and a few still unreleased like the Westlife one. (Friday 13 November 2026; 00:36)

No heels (114,980) by Lara from Middle East Ugh what I would give to see more of this style. No heels, boobies not in full display, chic yet casual. Her walk is so much better, I don't know why she insists wearing ridiculously high heels. (Saturday 14 November 2026; 00:47)

Firefly (114,979) by MusicfanJ from Germany I can't remember the state, sorry. Maybe some US lambs know where it could be? I'm curious if Mariah will release SUD for streaming as a gift for the fans this christmas. Would be fun after the holidays. If not I hope next year there's a chance to hear the album. (Friday 13 November 2026; 20:23) this is a reply to message 114,969

Firefly (114,969) by D from United States Where is it? We should go. (Thursday 12 November 2026; 16:15)

Voice (114,978) by Can Tavukcu from Germany I think we as fans are aware when Mariah is using lip sync tracks and we know why but the general public I think has lost the confidence in her since the New Year's Eve debacle. My personal way of handling this will never happen unfortunately but I would want her to be very honest and talk about what's going on with her voice and that she is still able to sing, but not like she used to. Again, I don't think this will ever happen, unfortunately but I would absolutely love this. Her coming to Germany for the jazz festival should make herself aware that she is still able to do these kind of songs. Change her previous songs up. (Friday 13 November 2026; 17:35)

Last Christmas (114,977) by Lainsky from Philippines Mariah cannot reclaim the crown this year as Ella Langley has spent 28 weeks at No. 1 already, marking the most weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Another threat is Last Christmas. Based on predictions, it looks like it is peaking higher than All I Want. (Friday 13 November 2026; 13:38)

Angel's Advocate and Imperfect (114,976) by jaker20 from US This guy gets it. (Friday 13 November 2026; 12:39) this is a reply to message 114,974

Angel's Advocate and Imperfect (114,974) by Lainsky from Philippines Mariah might release it along with other tracks excluded from the original album. Wait for Memoirs' 20th anniversary, which is in less than three years. I want "Imperfect". (Friday 13 November 2026; 04:08)

Angel's Advocate (114,975) by jaker20 from US I hope she does. If the remix is good why not. Everyone's doing whatever they want to music that's out there already as it is and she doesn't benefit from it. She's got remixes for nearly all her ballads anyway, and if I want to be a purist and pretend its the 90s I have my Mariah cd's and vinyls, and some days "Alexa play Mariah club music" and the DNA of her songs are still there. People now can and will do what they want so easily, and she does not benefit from it. And it's a good way to keep her streaming engine running. Artist discoverability in streaming comes in various directions because streaming is good to artists who regularly feed their station and fans. That's how Taylor cracked the code: consistent stream of remixes, versions and unreleased tracks from so called vault. Plenty of misses, but one or two that hit a listener is all it takes. I know Mariah gets it too cause she's putting more unreleased materials lately. (Friday 13 November 2026; 12:38) this is a reply to message 114,972

Angel's Advocate (114,972) by BFF from US I want a So So Def Remix of "Hero" and a hip hop version of "Vision of Love" with Busta Rhymes that lasts for 7 minutes. Just take any Mariah song and cut and paste at least two rappers into it, and you've got absolute brilliance. (Friday 13 November 2026; 01:37)

Angel's Advocate and Imperfect (114,974) by Lainsky from Philippines Mariah might release it along with other tracks excluded from the original album. Wait for Memoirs' 20th anniversary, which is in less than three years. I want "Imperfect". (Friday 13 November 2026; 04:08) this is a reply to message 114,964

Angel's Advocate (114,964) by Lighty from China All I want from Angel's Advocate is Skydiving. (Thursday 12 November 2026; 12:53)

Firefly tour decoded (114,973) by Bobby A from United States I finally figured it out why MC is lauching the Firefly tour in June. She and .gamma realized that was exactly what the rollout of HFIA was missing. The Firefly tour will provide an international live footprint, high exposure to festival crowds, an escape from the holiday catalogue shadow, direct micro-marketing, viral live teasing, and structured multi-nation media momentum. Isn't that exactly what the rollout of HFIA was missing? (Friday 13 November 2026; 02:44)

Angel's Advocate (114,972) by BFF from US I want a So So Def Remix of "Hero" and a hip hop version of "Vision of Love" with Busta Rhymes that lasts for 7 minutes. Just take any Mariah song and cut and paste at least two rappers into it, and you've got absolute brilliance. (Friday 13 November 2026; 01:37) this is a reply to message 114,965

Angel's Advocate (114,965) by Bill from the UK Yeh I think people need to stop trying to make Angels Advocate happen. It's not going to happen. It's getting worse than Mariah's insistence on trying to make Oh Santa a thing. No one cares about that song, it's awful. No one wants to hear a Jumpsmokers remix of HATEU and R Kelly shoe horned into a song with zero new vocals from Mariah. (Thursday 12 November 2026; 14:01)

Angel's Advocate (114,971) by jaker20 from US The cut and paste job is the problem. I personally love Angels Cry with Neyo and 100% and there's no way to properly listen to both, so you're on her catalog and then jump to YouTube? And there's a few that could get a good remaster like Skydiving, and Inseparable, and a few still unreleased like the Westlife one. (Friday 13 November 2026; 00:36) this is a reply to message 114,963

Angel's Advocate (114,963) by Randy from USA I want to add to what Jaker said. I'm confused about why you guys want Angel's Advocate so much. Not only is most of it out there already, but it's a cut and paste job. On almost all of it Mariah did not sing one new note. She just added people. Yes I love the addition of Nicki, Gucci Mane and Neyo on their respective contributions. But RKelly's verse is silly on a song that borderlines on camp already. Mary bores me on It's a Wrap. Mariah's inspirational catalogue is nuclear and 100% in my opinion doesn't compare to what's already been done. The HATE U remix is cool but to be honest the original didn't need to be remixed. So what are you all pining for? (Thursday 12 November 2026; 04:11)

Angels Advocate (114,970) by Bobby A from United States We need Angels Advocate the remastered version released the way MC intended for us hear it. I want the complete studio versions of Skydiving and Imperfect. (Thursday 12 November 2026; 23:00) this is a reply to message 114,968

Angels Advocate (114,968) by D from United States The ones I've heard were low quality and sounded like demos on YouTube. I heard the Ghost Town DJs one a long time ago, and it sounded cool. It would be nice to hear them finished and in better quality, but I don't think people would buy them if they were printed on CDs. Maybe they will be included on a MOAIA anniversary album someday. I would like to listen to them digitally, but if they're as bad as you guys are saying, maybe it wouldn't be worth it for them to invest in releasing them. I didn't love the Mary J Blige one or R-Kelly ones that were released. I think I was imagining something different. I know I could look them up but the quality was so bad on the ones I did hear that I didn't bother looking for more. (Thursday 12 November 2026; 16:02)

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