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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,602) by BFF from United States

I think you're right about the chances for the deluxe release, though I do recall Gwen Stefani's "Bouquet" album getting the deluxe treatment even after the album tanked.

Gamma and Mariah's team really dropped the ball on the promotion for the singles and album. We had some momentum with "Type Dangerous" appearing on the Hot 100, but they really should have leaned into that more and probably picked a different second single. I think centering the single release of "Sugar Sweet" around the Kehlani and Shenseea guest features hurt rather than helped.

Mariah was pulled in so many different directions this year - her deaths in the family, the Celebration of Mimi domestic and international dates, the single and album release, and now Christmas. She's kind of trapped herself a little bit with the AIWFCIY, the Christmas tours/residencies, and the legacy residencies because they are now the main way she makes money. What happens when the public gets tired of the Christmas song (as many clearly have)? Twenty years ago the Christmas song was played a good deal without the big promotional push behind it. Many people used to love hearing it, but I do think it's become too ubiquitous. And I think her attempt at trademarking "Queen of Christmas" and the "It's Time" videos are probably alienating some people.
(Friday 5 December 2025; 15:51)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,601) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Yes, absolutely. This album simply can't be ignored. I don't understand it too.

(Friday 5 December 2025; 12:03)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,600) by Bobby A from United States

I don't think there will a deluxe version now for several reasons. HFIA faded quicker than Caution. The support from Gamma was not there two weeks after the album dropped. September 26th was just the wrong release date for HFIA. Type Dangerous was released June. Sugar Sweet was not promoted for success on the charts. Do you see what I am saying?

Also, it seems like we are seeing a decline in MC's Christmas holiday popularity. Her Christmastime shows are not selling out. Sony didn't do anything special for Merry Christmas or AIWFCIY this holiday season. Even radio airplay for AIWFCiY this year is down compared to last year. Michael Buble's Christmas is #1 on iTunes while MC's Merry Christmas is #14. Is MC's popularity during the Christmas holiday season waning?

(Friday 5 December 2025; 07:06)


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Spotify 2025 (112,599) by Stacey from USA

See, look what happens when I use my powers for good, lol.

(Friday 5 December 2025; 05:59)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,598) by Stacey from USA

I'm still miffed we didn't get anything for Daydream's 30th anniversary.

(Thursday 4 December 2025; 20:54)


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Discography (112,597) by Bill from the UK

I believe it's retired/on an indefinite hiatus. Mariah stopped releasing physical singles across multiple regions a long time ago, and the only interesting physical item she's put out in recent memory is the AIWFCIY anniversary singles (where the OG black and white cover was released in full over saturated colour), and the Here We Go Around Again cassette. Everything else stinks.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 20:30)


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Spotify 2025 (112,596) by TJ from Norway

I was thinking of her, since Daydream was number one. Could be that all the talk about that album has influenced me.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 17:36)


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2026 Plans for Here For It All? (112,595) by BFF from United States

Has anyone heard anything about what will happen in the New Year? Are there still plans to release a deluxe edition of HFIA? The Mimi Anniversary is over, so surely there will be some kind of tour dates and/or residencies planned for 2026. I still wish they had released the album a bit earlier in 2025 so it wasn't competing for attention with Celebration of Mimi and Christmas engagements.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 16:00)

Discography (112,594) by Zachariah from Croatia

Just wondering - when will her discography on this page be updated? I noticed that few albums are missing such as Rarities and HFIA. I hope everyone is fine and surviving this demanding time of year.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 15:48)

Article: Mariah set for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" special (112,593) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I thought the same. I hope it's not [too] much pressure for her. But it's surely a lot of stress with all the people watching it on TV and online.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 14:27)


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Spotify 2025 (112,592) by Stacey from USA

Edward, I told you not to say anything. You're grounded. Go to your room. No TV.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 06:00)


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Article: Mariah set for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" special (112,591) by Bobby A from United States

MC is taping her appearance for the New Year's Rockin Eve's Special at her December 8th Las Vegas show. She is guaranteeing us now the her 3-song performance will be perfect without any ear monitor problems.

(Thursday 4 December 2025; 02:23)


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Spotify 2025 (112,590) by Edward from USA

Sorry, but I have to snitch. It was Stacey.
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 02:07)


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Article: Mariah set for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" special (112,589) by Randy from USA

We never learn lessons, do we?
(Thursday 4 December 2025; 00:04)

Here it comes (112,588) by BFF from United States

It is very likely that Mariah will take back the record for most weeks at #1 on the Hot 100. My guess is 2-3 weeks at #1 this season. She's closing in on 100 cumulative weeks at #1 on the Hot 100. The closest competitor for that record is Rihanna (nearly 40 weeks less). MC is kind of unstoppable when it comes to these chart records. If only she could drop two more #1 records.
(Wednesday 3 December 2025; 20:45)


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Spotify 2025 (112,587) by TJ from Norway

Someone must have hacked my account. Most played song: Type Dangerous. Album: number 1 Daydream, number 2 Music Box

, number 3 Here for it All? This can't be correct, since I didn't listen to that album more than one day, and not even the whole album. Crazy.

(Wednesday 3 December 2025; 18:18)

My Love (112,586) by Edward from USA

Same sentiment. "Lead The Way" is a real power ballad, the low buttery parts are as difficult to sing as the last sustained note. "Till The End Of Time" is pure passion, it really takes its time building up till it explodes. I miss her going all out vocally on some ballads. It's been almost 12 years since she belted on an album.

(Wednesday 3 December 2025; 03:45)


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Oh Santa (112,585) by Bobby A from United States

Does it really sound like a JD production? I love hearing it while shopping at the mall.

(Wednesday 3 December 2025; 02:22)

Here it comes (112,584) by Edward from USA

"AIWFCIY" is about to hit 100 next week, but Brenda's "RATCT" is sharpening candy canes and plotting. Fingers crossed.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 23:30)

My Love (112,583) by Stacey from USA

I am so glad MC released Lead The Way. She has said that is her favorite song off Glitter. It's mine too. The song has that same emotional build up and release like Till The End of Time. I let out a big sigh of release when those songs end.

(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 17:32)


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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,582) by Lambi from USA

Idol was a PR move for E=MC2 release. I really don't think Mariah hates covers. She's literally so happy whistling along to Dreamlover when a girl with a simple guitar was singing it to her. I think she hates it when they smurf around with the arrangement too much. Or when producers have the audacity to make her sing with objectively bad singers. Like what do you mean? LMAO.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 11:20)


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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,581) by Lambi from USA

With the exception of I Pray, one she wrote for Paul Robbins. That was an objectively good song but it was basically written just for a dream come true segment on the Oprah show. For one freaking episode.

I also like Last Chance, a song she wrote for Allure. Decently good song. Shame the girl group didn't really take off. I guess Mariah did kind of start with giving away somewhat decent songs. But her true monstrous hits are still kept to herself. Hopefully she hits a stride soon on writing for others, now that her voice isn't as good. Give others a chance.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 11:05)


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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,580) by Bobby A from United States

Knowing how she MC feels now, I wonder why she allowed American Idol contestants to cover her songs when she was a judge. Anyway, since MC can't sing her songs like she used to, MC doesn't want videos of others out shining her in 2025.

(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 08:29)


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My Love (112,579) by Bill from the UK

Lead the Way was the only hold over from Butterfly, and that - thankfully - found its way onto Glitter.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 07:02)


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Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,578) by Lambi from USA

Female singers are scared to cover Mariah in an official commercially released song. That would be shooting your self in the foot. Ari did Emotions on YouTube just to make a statement on her vocal capabilities, other than that, no other major popstar really dared. The only commercially released cover that kind of stood on its own was David Cook's take on ABMB. But it's because he's a true musician and completely made it Rock Alternative and he did it well. It's like Open Arms in reverse. Soulful RnB to Rock, and Rock fanatics absolutely embraced it. Mariah openly praised it during Idol as well.

None of her songs are really "cover-able" anyway, they're all too personal and Mariah crafted the music specifically for her voice only. I can't ever hear anyone covering Inseparable or I Wish You Well or Joy Ride or For The Record. They just won't do a good job. If they do, they'd probably make it mellow and acoustic but definitely would not try to go neck to neck with Mariah's vocals. Filipinos are the kind of the only ones who try to replicate Mariah's vocals in deep cuts but it's solely for tribute and for funsies and not for commercial release.

I can see Mariah writing for the up-and-coming Liamani to officially pass the baton. Maybe some ballads for Ariana. But I'm not sure if she'll ever be ready to give away bops just yet. I would have loved for Ari or Tori to be given Nothing Is Impossible or Camouflage or Cry. But again, it is Mariah's story. Her voice 100% deserves to tell it. Hopefully soon she can tailor her songs to be more plain language and give others a chance to express her songwriting.
(Tuesday 2 December 2025; 04:44)


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