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Two focus points for MC17 (114,676) by Edward from USA

Bobby A, do we coexist in the same universe? Looking at the sales of her last two albums, there simply aren't enough of us to make a meaningful dent in her overall streaming numbers. The reality is that 90% of the people streaming AIWFCIY are fans of the song, not Lambs. I applaud you for always being positive, but sometimes you need to be realistic.

Mariah just isn't that popular anymore, and on top of that, she's become largely unrelatable to the general public. We need to stop blaming Gamma and other external factors for the lack of success of her recent projects. Outside of what's left of her core fanbase, the general public doesn't seem particularly interested in what she has to offer. Her music has also started to feel stagnant, and she seems increasingly reluctant to take a genuine leap of faith and try something completely new.

Mariah once had the Midas touch that Taylor Swift has now, and that's well and good. But if she wants to be commercially successful again, she needs to find a way to connect with a new generation, reinvent herself musically, and deliver something genuinely fresh. HFIA has some gems that could have been hits in the hands of Ariana or Taylor, it's not only about the music but also the artist.

So no, I don't think streaming campaigns alone are going to solve the problem. The problem is not the wrong singles, a lack of promotion, but simply a public that no longer cares enough to tune in, there's only so much fans can do. We can stream until we're blue in the face, but we can't manufacture public interest. At some point, Mariah and her team need to give people a compelling reason to care again.

(Sunday 11 October 2026; 03:42)


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Grammy nominations for HFIA (114,673) by Edward from USA

Gone are the days when the Grammys felt like they were about the music rather than popularity. I wouldn't be surprised if Mariah doesn't win anything next year, simply because she doesn't have the commercial relevance she once did. Let's be real, the narrative surrounding an artist seems to matter just as much as the music itself. Even Beyonc� looked genuinely surprised when she won Best Country Album for "Cowboy Carter" last year. Back in the '90s, it felt like an album didn't have to be a commercial success to win Album of the Year or Record of the Year. Something that flew under the radar could still get recognized if voters thought it deserved it. These days, it feels like the biggest names and cultural moments have the advantage before the envelope is even opened. The Grammys were never perfect, but I miss when winning one felt like recognition of musical excellence rather than another popularity contest.
(Friday 9 October 2026; 16:34)


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Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (114,666) by Edward from USA

I agree with you there, Bill. It'd better be the original album version. After what Darlene Love said about Mariah, she can go suck a lemon.
(Friday 9 October 2026; 00:23)


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Here For It All (114,639) by Edward from USA

We love you, Jamie. I'm really glad to hear things are starting to look up after such a difficult few months. You've been through a lot, and I hope the clouds continue to lift and better days are ahead. Take care of yourself and don't rush anything. We'll be here, and of course, impatiently waiting for that Glitter release with you.
(Sunday 4 October 2026; 03:10)


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Patient Zero (114,605) by Edward from USA

Taylor's "Patient Zero" is expected to debut at #1 on the Hot 100 next week, knocking "Choosin' Texas" out of the top spot. That means "AIWFCIY" would only need to spend two weeks at #1 this holiday season to reclaim the record. Taylor would move to 16 #1s, putting her just three away from tying Mariah. Four more and she ties the Beatles, and five more would give her the all-time record. With Taylor's popularity at its peak, that's probably where this is headed. So I think it's best that we all hold hands, gather around the campfire, and mourn the 19 #1's record now. That way, when it actually happens, maybe it won't hurt quite as much.

The one record I'm not so sure Taylor can touch, though, is most cumulative weeks at #1. Mariah is at 101 weeks, while Rihanna is the closest at 60, and Taylor is currently at 49. That's still a pretty big gap. And just like that, the charts are getting somewhat interesting again.

(Tuesday 29 September 2026; 03:30)

23 Weeks (114,593) by Edward from USA

Remember when debuting at #1 on the Hot 100 actually felt like a huge accomplishment? Now Ariana has done it eight times. "One Sweet Day" held the record for 23 years, 4 months and 13 days. It took Mariah 6 years and 5 months to reclaim it, and now, just 8 months and 19 days later, it's broken again. I don't know if you see the trend here. I wouldn't have minded if "Despacito", a worldwide phenomenon, or "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", which was absolutely everywhere in the US, had taken the record. But "Old Town Road" and "Choosin' Texas"? Nah. Sorry. I've always followed the charts, but this is getting so frustrating that I'm probably going to stop paying so much attention. At this point, some of it just doesn't make sense to me anymore.
(Friday 25 September 2026; 15:13)


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23 Weeks (114,587) by Edward from USA

I'm a little bitter about "Choosin' Texas" taking over AIWFCIY's 22-week record. The frustrating part is that the song closest to overtaking it is still pretty far behind in overall points, so "Choosin' Texas" could possibly rack up another two or three weeks at #1. If that happens, even if "AIWFCIY" manages to score four more weeks at #1, it would only match it or beat it by one week. And that's assuming "AIWFCIY" doesn't start deflating by then.
(Thursday 24 September 2026; 23:04)

Wonderful idea (114,558) by Edward from USA

Guys, I just had an amazing idea. What if Mariah released a Country album? I think it could actually be amazing. Rumor has it she recorded a yodeling album in the '90s but kept it in the vault. Imagine the whistle register meeting the Grand Ole Opry. Who wouldn't want to hear Mariah singing about heartbreak, whiskey, a dusty road, and a man with two teeth in his mouth who should've known better? She already has the emotional trauma. She just needs the banjo. She could call it "Here For It All: Nashville Edition". First single: �We Belong Together (But You Keep Leaving Me at the Honky-Tonk)�. I know some of you are probably already hyperventilating at the thought, but hear me out. Mariah in a cowboy hat. Mariah yodeling. Mariah doing a country whistle note. I think we're onto something here, guys. And if the '90s yodeling album really exists, I think it's time to stop being selfish and let the vault breathe.
(Wednesday 16 September 2026; 03:18)

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,510) by Edward from USA

I think you're right, Bobby A. She loves creating and releasing music so much that it only took her seven years to finally give us some decent music.
(Tuesday 1 September 2026; 01:36)


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Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,508) by Edward from USA

It's not like she has all the time in the world left to release new music. With the current state of her voice on life support at about 35%, I think even she knows the clocking is ticking. She can use filters, makeup, lighting, surgery, whatever to make herself look sixteen, but she can't do that with her voice. I could easily see her releasing two or three albums over the next seven years. Beyond that, though, I just don't see her recording into her 80s like Barbra Streisand. So, don't worry, new music is on the way, and sooner than expected.
(Monday 31 August 2026; 16:15)


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R.I.P. Dolly Parton (114,487) by Edward from USA

Dolly Parton was a class act, may she rest in peace. 80 years well lived.

(Wednesday 26 August 2026; 02:42)


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Longest #1 (114,480) by Edward from USA

Don't worry too much about it, Mariah is still in the race every year, and the others only have one shot at taking the record. Judging by what's been happening, I think AIWFCIY would need to reach 30 weeks at #1 for the record to feel truly safe. At some point, we also have to make peace with the fact that records are meant to be broken.
(Tuesday 25 August 2026; 14:10)


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MC songs I've burnt out on (114,471) by Edward from USA

Mariah is so thoughtful. I didn't know there was a version of Someday just for straight people.
(Monday 24 August 2026; 14:53)


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Glitter 25th anniversary (114,436) by Edward from USA

If it were, I would die happy. Just for the Elton John cover, it would be great.
(Saturday 22 August 2026; 03:49)


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Glitter (114,435) by Edward from USA

I hope these 15 additional tracks aren't just a bunch of bland, current-day remixes. Glitter was such a special project for her. It was going to be her own Bodyguard. She poured so much of herself into it that she ultimately had that infamous nervous breakdown. She had also been recording material for the project years before it was released, "Heartbreaker" was originally supposed to be on Glitter.
(Saturday 22 August 2026; 01:51)

Glitter (114,411) by Edward from USA

I agree, the "Firecracker" sample is barely noticeable on Jlo's song. Had Mariah stuck with it, "Loverboy" would've hit number one. I know we've gotten used to the Cameo version, but the Firecracker version is much more bouncy, poppy, and infectious. The Cameo version feels too busy, with so much going on, and on top of that, Mariah had to redo her vocals, which didn't come out as clean as they did on the Firecracker version.
(Tuesday 18 August 2026; 17:16)


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Leaving the spotlight for a while (114,323) by Edward from USA

Diane Warren's strategy of writing a complete song, including the demo, before pitching it is genius, and I don't blame her one bit for keeping most of the coins. She doesn't want to split writing credits with 20 different people or give someone a percentage just because they changed one chord or added a tiny tweak.

You could really see the difference back in the '90s. Most of Mariah's songs had no more than two or three writers, and as those writing credits kept getting longer over the years, you could definitely hear a decline in the songwriting quality.
(Wednesday 29 July 2026; 20:46)


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Leaving the spotlight for a while (114,318) by Edward from USA

Diane Warren doesn't like to collaborate and Mariah likes those writing credits, darling. It's not going to happen.
(Wednesday 29 July 2026; 13:54)


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Best ABMB live performance (114,305) by Edward from USA

Putting the burden of your happiness on someone else's shoulders is unfair and unrealistic. Happiness has to come from within. It can't be something another person gives you. I'm not saying things like a breakup, losing someone you love, or other painful experiences can't affect us. They absolutely can. But happiness isn't a permanent state for anyone.

People, circumstances, and family can shape us, for better or worse. At the end of the day, though, with or without all the resources and support that some people have and others don't, we're the ones who have to put in the work to heal.

I lost my mom when I was 13, and it broke me. It changed me forever because she was my rock and an incredible mother. One day she was there, and the next she was gone, just like that. So I can definitely relate to her grief and pain.

I'm really rooting for Mariah to get better, not just for her, but for the twins too. They need their mom. At the end of the day, though, she'll have to get the help she needs because, from what we've been seeing, that's not it.

If I were a friend who truly cared about her, I wouldn't be encouraging her to put herself out there like this. Where are the professionals around her? Where are the people looking out for her best interests? I say that because the backlash could end up being even more damaging, especially while she's dealing with so much grief.

I think Mariah should step away from the spotlight for a while and focus on herself until she's in a better place. That's just how I see it.

Pardon the rant.
(Monday 27 July 2026; 13:52)


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Best ABMB live performance (114,302) by Edward from USA

Bobby A, enough with the blame game. Nobody else is responsible for your happiness. That's like parents who raise their children as an investment, expecting them to be responsible for their happiness or to support them financially when they get old. Relationships can affect someone's life, but at the end of the day, each person is responsible for their own happiness. Blaming Nick for Mariah's sadness 12 years later is a huge reach and, to me, completely ridiculous.
(Monday 27 July 2026; 06:00)


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Soulless (114,288) by Edward from USA

I agree. Sadly none of these people think to genuinely care. Remember that the Christmas shows are around the corner, she's only a paycheck to them. Whatever she's going through seems to be serious, they shouldn't yassqueen her into showing herself like this. 😠
(Friday 24 July 2026; 22:00)


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Brian Tanaka (114,272) by Edward from USA

Tanaka was definitely great for Mariah, but I think he eventually got tired of playing house, and I don't blame him. After seven or so years, it's only fair to move forward with something more formal. More than kids, he probably wanted a committed relationship, a wife, something that was actually going somewhere.

Most likely he proposed and she turned him down. If that's the case, it makes sense that he moved on instead of staying in a relationship that wasn't going anywhere.

He was one of the few people around Mariah who managed to stay out of the drama. Even the craziest Lambs never really blamed him for everything that went wrong in her life, and that's huge.
(Wednesday 22 July 2026; 17:13)


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More depth to the interesting video (114,266) by Edward from USA

Of course Tanaka knew and it was evident he genuinely cared. She looked happy when he was around.
(Wednesday 22 July 2026; 04:03)


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More depth to the interesting video (114,263) by Edward from USA

You British people are so heartless.
(Tuesday 21 July 2026; 19:31)


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More depth to the interesting video (114,260) by Edward from USA

Bill, I don't appreciate your sarcasm. We've just been informed that Packer not only murdered Patricia but also her sister Alison. This is horrifying news.
(Tuesday 21 July 2026; 13:28)


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