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Article: Mariah Carey sends Da Brat a sweet birthday message (106,195) by jaker20 from US Find this song. (Tuesday 16 April 2024; 23:05)

Da Brat and L.T. Hutton (106,194) by jaker20 from US I hope they find this song. They both posted about it, so they must have in on someone's vault. And Mariah sounded great in it. (Tuesday 16 April 2024; 23:05)

Spotify numbers (106,014) by jaker20 from US I would say Caution and BER. For Caution, even though the album itself isn't a hit, it's a reintroduction to her classics. In the age of algorithms, releasing new songs allowed for her catalog to sneak into those playlists and random streams. That wont happen if you have no music. It helps that the album itself is great. For BER, it reintroduced Fantasy and Daydream to a new audience. BER is a great remix because it's still recognizable as a Mariah song, unlike Yes And. I hope Mariah just keep releasing good albums and not worry about the charts. It pays forward down the road. (Tuesday 19 March 2024; 18:18) this is a reply to message 106,007

Spotify numbers (106,007) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am sitting here trying to figure out what significant event in MC's career during last five years caused a huge increase to 90.5 million in Spotify sales. Besides AIWFCIY, the only event that I can think of is MC30. Do you think that event is the reason? (Monday 18 March 2024; 23:02)

Music right now (105,977) by jaker20 from US There's little true talent out there too now. The last one for me was Adele, who is no longer a major player. I'm sad that her career might be cut short, because she didn't take care of her voice. But now we're in a Barbie moment. You just have to look the part and make a few bland music, and the public will eat it. (Thursday 14 March 2024; 18:11) this is a reply to message 105,971

Music right now (105,971) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am just finding right now that music now is just boring and lacks creativity. I sure hope that this summer gives us memorable music for the rest of the year. I just wonder if there's a reason why Dua Lipa has not announced her album title or release date. Does she anticipate huge sales and streaming numbers if she holds out until later this year? (Wednesday 13 March 2024; 19:03)

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,963) by jaker20 from US "So which brings me to why does it take Mariah so long nowadays to release an album?" Mariah has no frequent collaborator anymore. That's her missing recipe. No artist can do it alone. Her focus on Christmas took her out of the loop. She needs a team and needs to be collaborating with new musicians, because frankly her career outlived her partnerships with JD, The-Dream or Afanasief, etc. Mariah needs someone to bring those creative juices out of her like she does when she freestyle during her concerts. (Tuesday 12 March 2024; 23:50) this is a reply to message 105,947

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,947) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I remember Mariah expressed her dissatisfaction with being pushed to release "Caution" with a quick turnaround. Ariana said in her interviews that Eternal Sunshine took her 3 months to complete. She also kind of did it while shooting for a major movie. Eternal Sunshine is getting great reviews and is said to be cohesive and impactful. So which brings me to why does it take Mariah so long nowadays to release an album? She is no stranger to churning out great albums, and she finished Rainbow in a few months. But what is stopping her from fully investing herself in an album now? If she can come up with WBT, ILT, SIO all within a span of 2 days, what's hindering her now? (Monday 11 March 2024; 14:28)

Photoshoot (105,956) by jaker20 from US Sorry but get over yourself. Seriously, you are so cringy, just no one here wants to tell you straight up (no pun to Paula's more original song). Mariah's not going to be have a comeback as a major pop girl if Yes And Remix even hit no.1. No one even cared about Beyonce's latest, just a few weeks ago we want her to do the same. And now that song is dropping like a rock, and even Beyonce don't care about it enough to make a video. Charts these days are useless. (Monday 11 March 2024; 22:13) this is a reply to message 105,952

Photoshoot (105,952) by T from USA Big business cares about the numbers. In order for them to invest in a new Mariah album she has to prove that it's worth it. We are talking millions of dollars on the line. Plain and simple. Had Yes, And remix reached top 10 with a Mariah credit and kept having success for the next few months a label would be willing to take the chance that Mariah may produce more success. That's why I was hoping beyond hope that it would blow up. (Monday 11 March 2024; 21:25)

SIO (105,926) by jaker20 from US I think it's because they are sped up versions, but they may take them down at some point. But it's also genuinely one of Mariah's best bops and also one of her best videos so I'm not surprised. (Saturday 9 March 2024; 16:03) this is a reply to message 105,912

SIO (105,912) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Oh wow are they able to use SIO on TikTok? I thought UMG removed all their music from the platform. Also SIO is such a bop and still so fresh, I'll forever be sad that it didn't hit #1. Everything about it from the "Ooh Oohs", the beat, the clever lyrics, the video, the styling, the adlibs, the easter eggs, the climax, absolute perfection. (Friday 8 March 2024; 20:30)

SIO (105,907) by jaker20 from US What a true pop classic, Shake It Off. Tiktok is doing its thing and Mariah knows what's up by posting about it. (Friday 8 March 2024; 19:09)

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,886) by jaker20 from US There is more hunger for new Mariah music than in the 2010s. Mariah is more popular now after AIWFCIY hit no.1 in 2019 and everyone rediscovering her catalog. I didn't think even Mariah herself expected it and that's why she's unprepared every year. She's going to have this problem every year, but in a way it's a good problem to have. (Thursday 7 March 2024; 02:44) this is a reply to message 105,883

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,883) by Robert-Anthony from United States Agreed. Maybe I used the wrong word. I am having MC withdrawals out here in Texas. Lol. I just want a hot single or two right now. (Wednesday 6 March 2024; 21:45)

Cardi B (105,858) by jaker20 from US I love Cardi but I'm relieved that Mariah isn't on it, because it's just not catchy. Yes, the video is also rachet [sic]. It doesn't seem like it's not even going to debut in the top 40, which is surprising for a major current rap artist. (Monday 4 March 2024; 03:40) this is a reply to message 105,853

No new album in 2024 (105,853) by Libra Lamb from USA Who are your sources? I'm just curious where you're getting this info from. I'm hoping the next album doesn't come out until it's properly curated. And I'm glad MC is not on the new Cardi a song, it's ratchet and extra dirty, and that's coming from someone who is not a prude. We just want some new quality music, is that too much too ask for? Evidently it is. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 18:50)

Angels Advocate (105,840) by jaker20 from US Oh you are right. I was thinking of the botched release of Bye Bye lol. The potential for Angel's Advocate release has definitely passed. I was merely pondering over the missed opportunities with that album and the could have beens in this age of collaborations and remixes. Yes, And remix is literally her 3rd most popular song right now says a lot. It makes me wonder how much she has on her vault that's from that era that actually exists, who really knows. Look at al the amount of songs on MB30th anniversary. (Friday 1 March 2024; 23:07) this is a reply to message 105,836

Angels Advocate (105,836) by T from USA I think timelines get a little mixed up around this period. Mariah had a miscarriage in the fall of 2008. Heartbroken she was encouraged to go back into the studio and create an album, which ended up becoming Memoirs. So by the time the album came out in the fall of 2009, she was on the promotional road for the album. But unfortunately she talked more about her small cameo in the movie Precious, then she did about her new album. The album didn't meet expectations and had a huge budget that did not make the dollars back at the time so the other two versions were shelved, she got pregnant in 2010 and moved on to a Christmas release in the fall of '10. I think letting Angels Advocate go is something we need to do, as if it was good it would've already seen the light of day in some capacity. I've personally heard ten of the fourteen songs and I can undoubtedly say I like the original solo versions better. (Friday 1 March 2024; 22:14)

Angels Advocate (105,834) by jaker20 from US If this entire album was released at that time, it would be her massive album streaming, if it was released as planned, which was literally just before Spotify exploded and all those names attached took off. A real missed opportunity, and those songs are most likely sitting in different vaults everywhere. But in fairness to Mariah though, it was a turbulent time for her, with her miscarriage and all. (Friday 1 March 2024; 20:36) this is a reply to message 105,826

Angels Advocate (105,826) by Libra Lamb from USA This whole album was yet another missed opportunity. Obsessed was a huge hit. Memoirs remains one of my favorite albums and the Angels Advocate and Smoke Jumpers remix albums were just tossed aside like yesterday's garbage. What a damn shame. I'm still hoping we get official releases at least in streaming. There was music for everyone between all 3 albums. Justice for Memoirs. (Friday 1 March 2024; 14:29)

Angels Advocate (105,830) by jaker20 from US There's also tracks already done that didn't get released from Timbaland, Westlife, Swizz Beatz, Jamie Fox, and others that's not on your list. Heck, Angels Cry ft Neyo is still not on any streaming service, but is one of her most popular YouTube videos. (Friday 1 March 2024; 20:31) this is a reply to message 105,825

Angels Advocate (105,825) by T from USA Could've been a double disc release, that would've satisfied everyone. I would've loved this track list. Album. Disc 1 1. Betcha Gon' Know 2. Obsessed 3. H.A.T.E.U. 4. Candy Bling 5. Ribbon 6. Inseparable 7. Standing O 8. It's A Wrap 9. Up Out My Face 10. More Than Just Friends 11. The Impossible 12. Angels Cry 13. Languishing 14. I Want To Know What Love Is Disc 2 1. Betcha Gon' Know (ft. R. Kelly) 2. Obsessed (ft. Lil' Wayne) 3. H.A.T.E.U. (ft. OJ Da Juiceman, Big Boi, Gucci Mane) 4. Candy Bling (ft. T-Pain) 5. Ribbon (ft. Ludacris) 6. Inseparable (ft. Trey Songz) 7. Standing O (ft. Rihanna) 8. It's A Wrap (ft. Mary J Blige) 9. Up Out My Face (ft. Nicki Minaj) 10. More Than Just Friends (ft. Drake) 11. The Impossible (ft. Jodeci) 12. Angels Cry (ft. Neyo) 13. My Love (ft. The Dream) 14. Imperfect (ft. Missy Elliot) (Friday 1 March 2024; 14:07)

Angels Advocate (105,821) by jaker20 from US Its been 15 years since that was announced. If that album was actually released, that would have been her streaming monster. I'm 100% sure of it. (Thursday 29 February 2024; 23:44)

Cardi (105,818) by jaker20 from US Hey maybe that's a good thing. We'll know when we hear it, if it's worth hopping into lol. (Thursday 29 February 2024; 19:29) this is a reply to message 105,813

Cardi (105,813) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Her new song is a solo song. No Mariah. (Thursday 29 February 2024; 04:16)

Daydream is now Mariah's biggest album (105,817) by jaker20 from US Surpassing Music Box. Isn't that incredible? Time really is the true test of everything. Mariah has always referred to Music Box whenever she's talking about a time to massive success and sales peaks, but never about Daydream. Listening to whole Daydream album, it really sounds so fresh and it flows perfectly from one song to another. Fantasy alone is one of the most perfect pop songs ever made. It's so timeless. (Thursday 29 February 2024; 17:25)

Controversial (105,808) by jaker20 from US Her vocals have very little, if any, bearing to her career trajectory now. The public isn't checking her for the vocals in 2024. No current artist is successful for their great vocals. The last one is probably Adele, who by the way has been having so many vocal issues. Obsessed, Touch My Body, that's her most popular songs right now. And maybe that's part of AIWFCIY's longevity because of its playfulness, not necessarily the vocals. I think she was on to something with Caution. Remember, Mariah said she didn't like her vocals in it. But that album received some of the best reviews of her career. But I think the timing was wrong. If that album was released now, it would be a bigger hit. Because the Mariah post 2019, after AIWFCIY first hit no.1, is more popular and beloved than the 2010s Mariah. Unlike most of her contemporaries, everyone even the kids and teens actually know her now. What's lacking is a quick follow-up to sustain that Christmas buzz. It's the era of collabs, and I think she's experimenting on that with the Ariana and the rumored Cardi B collab, if that is true. (Wednesday 28 February 2024; 09:27) this is a reply to message 105,790

Controversial (105,790) by Tevin from USA Ok the question that I'm about to ask isn't ment to cause negativity or shade. Since we have been talking about Mariah's career tragetory and eras the last few weeks, I started to ask myself this question, and I'm curious to hear everyone's opinion. If Mariah's voice did not deteriorate (she can still sing by the way), do you think her career tragetory would have been different (from where we are currently at now), or do you think it was inevitable that she would be put in "legacy" status, due to her age, and ageism in the industry? (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 16:01)

Cardi B (105,792) by jaker20 from US Cardi B and Ari are still within the same broader range of Mariah's category. Besides in this day and age, artists dabble into everything that categories really don't mean all that much anymore. Country artists doing rap, Beyonce doing country, Billy Eillish does what she wants. Its all kind of mixed up now. I think music categories isn't as clear cut as it used to be. Let me add, Mariah herself has incorporated all these genres into her albums and played with jazzy influences like Portrait and Subtle Invitation, then Mariah's had a couple of gospel influenced songs throughout her albums. And of course Mariah's had a huge influence in bringing hip-hop to the mainstream. So its not a huge jump for Mariah to do these. She doesn't necessarily need to pick one of these lanes, since she's already doing all of them. What we want is more of them. Or rather, we want, well anything, since she's not releasing much at all. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 16:20) this is a reply to message 105,785

Cardi B (105,785) by T from USA This is why I'm so confused about the lambily. Some of the same people who didn't want her collaborating with Ari and now wanting a Cardi B song. Mariah must be so confused as to who actually is her fanbase and how to sell to them. Personally, I want to hear it all but maybe she should pick a lane and stick to it. If she does go the contemporary route hopefully it will be the last time and then she'll just fully make more mature music like jazz and gospel in her 60's. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 14:00)

TEOM era will probably the last great era (105,788) by jaker20 from US I agree. People still don't realize how iconic that is. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 15:50) this is a reply to message 105,784

TEOM era will probably the last great era (105,784) by Chicago Lamb from USA What? Mariah has a great era every holiday season lately. (Tuesday 27 February 2024; 13:43)

Mariah's just lacking a good collaborator (105,774) by jaker20 from US Someone that she has chemistry with. Like Beyonce has JayZ who is essentially Beyonce's co-producer and is a full-time music artist and is in the studio full time. Or Taylor's parents, who are her money partners (I'm not insulting her, but let's face it, they're good with money and promoting her). Mariah is on her own. In fact, her best career inspirations are the twins, who are probably behind her social media ideas. But she's not surrounded by musical nor business partners. She can't do it alone, especially a musical empire as big as hers. (Monday 26 February 2024; 23:40)

TEOM era will probably the last great era (105,773) by jaker20 from US The timing is also wrong. It should be just before It's Time moment or immediately after the holidays. Her timeline is just so messed up. (Monday 26 February 2024; 23:37) this is a reply to message 105,770

TEOM era will probably the last great era (105,770) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Rumor has it Mariah has some sort of release planned before her Vegas residency, if it's a "buzz single" I don't want it haha. All her "buzz singles" are dropped and forgotten within days. I would rather a proper era. Yes it won't be close to the TEOM era but with the right team and planning I hope we get a decent one. (Monday 26 February 2024; 22:37)

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,756) by jaker20 from US It's definitely giving shot on [iPhone] low budget video. which is shocking because it was directed by Brett Ratner, who did some of her best videos ever. It's a great song and it deserved better. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 23:39) this is a reply to message 105,755

I hope Mariah never releases anything anymore (105,755) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ugh I wrote a post and then forgot to hit submit and it's now erased (if I did submit and this is a repeat my apologies) but yes that video was so random why was she on a beach crying and looking sexy? HATEU also isn't a song that you can really sing along too. LA was too stuck in his "upbeat" followed by "ballad" formula that worked for TEOM. But why not switch it up and do back to back up beats? I can't believe in a party record like E=MC2 he released "Bye Bye". After "Obsessed" a MTJF single with a few brand affiliations (since she name drops a lot of brands) shot in Italy would have been dope. Even if he wanted a slow song he could have gone with a BGK with a dark moody video. Instead we have Mariah crying on a beach. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 21:07)

MC remix album (105,753) by jaker20 from US She also had lot of remixes shelved on the MOAIA, the only one that survived was the Ne-Yo and Nicky Minaj, both of which turned out to be more popular than the originals and two that went to MIAMTEC. I agree about the #Beautiful remixes, I think there's about 3 out there and they all bops. I think this is where a good management comes in, Mariah can't broker these deals to put into an album nor create new ones obviously. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 18:52) this is a reply to message 105,668

MC remix album (105,668) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I would love a second remix album. Triumphant Vintage Mix, some of the Jump Smokers remixes from Angles Advocate, Big Energy, Yes, And?, Where I Belong with Busta, etc. I would love it on vinyl. (Thursday 22 February 2024; 16:58)

Final Billboard placement for YAR (105,752) by jaker20 from US We don't really know that 49% means that's also the portion of the remix compared to the original. That's just the overall increase of the total. I would personally guess that the remix is already way above 50% of the total, if we consider that the remix has been stable on Spotify and way ahead of the OG on iTunes, and that the fact that the original has been freefalling in the past weeks before the remix was released. Like you said before, it's up to Billboard. This is another situation where Mariah boosted a song, like BER, but didn't get credit. Do we want a top 10 credit? Sure. But all things considered, this is absolutely great news, not bad. I don't remember the last time a song went back up to the top 10 after it's nearly out of the top 40 because of a remix. Without the remix the OG would have completely dropped out already. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 18:27) this is a reply to message 105,749

Final Billboard placement for YAR (105,749) by T from USA I'm gutted. It did even better than I thought and still missed the top 10 by one spot. It increased 49% from the previous week. One percentage point away from a Mariah credit. Didn't you wonder why her Instagram story she uploaded a short clip of her singing the song in the middle of the week? She badly wanted to get into the top 10 again. She missed it by one spot. I know the lambs and Ari fans contributed to the raise out of curiosity. But I also know after the initial buzz the fans really let them down. Had everyone kept up the momentum for a whole week, MC would be celebrating a new top ten hit in the thirty fourth year of her career. So close. (Sunday 25 February 2024; 14:46)

New album (105,714) by jaker20 from US Probably. But I wonder how that would impact the Merry Christmas 30th anniversary. I wouldn't be surprised if she's got a lot lined up for that. But then, maybe she would surprise us. I actually think it works, get it swept up by her Christmas buzz. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 16:14) this is a reply to message 105,709

New album (105,709) by Robert-Anthony from United States I feel today that MC is going to wait until the Taylor and Dua release their albums first. We are probably looking at August or September now. (Saturday 24 February 2024; 14:22)

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