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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,633) by Terna from Nigeria

Mariah Carey is actually still very current and still for the most part, a current star still breaking records and creating new ones. Yes her name does at its mention, remind people of the staggering success she's had and a long fruitful career too. However I do agree and see it from their perspective, and I also notice the Hall of Fame is kinda a retirement home for old stars or groups that have made their mark and to say it nicely, burnt out or even worse, no longer with us. Mariah still has at least one more big era in her; that woman is not quite done yet and they know this. She'll have her moment for sure, just not now.

(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 23:18)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,632) by Lee from USA

I disagree. Being a diva worked for Whitney and Aretha.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 22:08)


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Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,631) by Bobby A from United States

I have never thought MC's diva persona could be the reason, but it could be. I would love to know what is being said in some these board rooms where the nominees were discussed and chosen.

(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 21:01)


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National Poetry Month (108,630) by Randy from USA

You know now that the month is coming to an end. And MC being delayed in the [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame], I just realized she has never done a book of poetry. I'm so random. Jewel has. Tupac has. And both of their books are on my shelf. But the woman who wrote that haunting lyric to My All and the saddest song about hope (Right to Dream) in her down time could totally write a book of poems. It may bring her down to earth since everybody thinks they can write them anyway so it's relatable. It would force her to give up the diva showgirl act when she promotes it. But yeah, Languishing. That should be the title. I feel better already.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 20:33)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,629) by Nicole from US

Mariah has longevity. She still has a career and pretty much owns Christmas. She can still produce and make more albums because she still has a huge fan base compared to the washed up inductees. I mean I spend so much just to get all her merch and vinyl albums. And she still does her world tours and non stop Vegas and Christmas concerts. She will be fine.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 19:49)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,628) by TJ from Norway

That was a really good article. I also believe that Randy is correct about all the diva act keep her and rest of the world separate. People doesn't take her serious. Another perspective is that her voice was so good, that I guess people did think of her as a product, made by the record company.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 15:01)


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Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,627) by Chicago Lamb from USA

Mariah will have her moment. Many great artists wait years for induction. Perhaps when the debut is certified Diamond, AIWFC goes triple Diamond... who knows. Rolling Stone hits the right note on this subject.

(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 13:20)


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Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,626) by Lee from USA

You know that rhe RRHOF messed up if RS is calling them out.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 09:18)

Snubbed again (108,625) by Bobby A from United States

I think that I have figured out why MC's contribution to the music industry is slighted and so marginalized. When MC came onto the music scene, she came right at the height of Whitney's success. In fact, her arrival on the music stage was much bigger than Whitney's arrival. MC wasn't suppose to be bigger and sell more records than Whitney. It is like she is being punished for writing her songs, having her own singing style, and resonating so much with her fans and the pop music world more than Whitney did. I typed the following in as a Google search. "Is Mariah Carey's no Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee marginalized?" The AI answer that came back was shocking, but so true as to why MC was snubbed a second time.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 03:59)


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Snubbed again (108,624) by Lee from USA

If they could hold a grudge, so can Mariah. Maybe she could get a measure of revenge on this hypocritical industry. She could beat The Beatles finally with her last album. Or, she could work with more controversial artists.
(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 02:28)


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Let's not act surprised (108,623) by Lee from USA

I still stand by my conviction that it's a double standard. There's artists that have criminal records and drug problems being inducted. Michael Jackson showed up to court wearing pajamas, and Whitney was fighting in a nightclub over Ray J. But that's classy enough the voters.

(Tuesday 29 April 2025; 01:52)


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Snubbed again (108,622) by Bobby A from United States

Do you think a group of label executives have not forgotten that their pop princess went into the R&B and hip hop genres too much in 1995. Ol Dirty Bastard? Grammy snub?
(Monday 28 April 2025; 23:38)


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Emancipation 20th anniversary (108,621) by Terna from Nigeria

Is Mariah about to pull a "Chris Brown" with this Mimi 20th release 40 plus tracks over? Lol. Honestly, I'm so stoked for this release, being that it is my absolute all-time favorite record. It has never left and will never leave my playlists. Thank you Mariah for not giving up, and recognizing the crucial importance of the timing of this album. I smiled with such pride, running into the different Lamb appreciation reels and shorts on TEOM, one of which she just posted in Instagram.

(Monday 28 April 2025; 21:28)

Let's not act surprised (108,620) by Randy from USA

I get no satisfaction out of being correct. When this whole process started, I knew that it was an uphill battle. What I've been trying in vain to get everyone on this board to see is that I really do believe in the talent of Mariah Carey. I know the industry doesn't respect her, and what's sad is when I look at the greats: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and I look at Mariah at her prime, she outings and outranks every one of them, but the public would never be able to equate the lighting, the bad side, the eternally 12, the teetering in heels with someone who is a great. When you say Mariah Carey's name in public there are snickers. To most she's someone who whistles and is a Christmas tradition. Need more proof that the industry doesn't respect her look at how many album of the years Taylor Swift has won? Look at the fact that they let Mary J. Blige, OutKast and Missy Elliott into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame before Mariah. This is where the queens will say Mariah doesn't care, but I even call that BS because she campaigned on her own site asking us to vote and creating a special video with her career accomplishments. I called this months ago and ran around like my hair was on fire and most of this board yawned and turned over and went back to sleep, so today I return the favor.
(Monday 28 April 2025; 20:37)

Speak up (108,619) by Brad from USA

Well worded complaints about the Rock Hall Class of 2025 can be sent to membership@rockhall.org. It wouldn't hurt to have the hall be aware that people are watching and caring about how nominees are being treated and the shortcomings of their induction process.
(Monday 28 April 2025; 18:15)

Snubbed again (108,618) by Lee from USA

Salt n Pepa and Outkast were inducted, and yet they haven't done much in the last 20 years. MJ wasn't professional when his last album flopped. Aretha looked down on tons of artists over the years. But Mariah has to be humble, consistent, and professional. Double standards, anyone?
(Monday 28 April 2025; 11:34)


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Article: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 nominees revealed (108,617) by TJ from Norway

As I said earlier. Big competition. Big names. She will get there. We don't know if it's before or after Beyonce.
(Monday 28 April 2025; 10:20)


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Article: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 nominees revealed (108,616) by Bobby A from United States

MC will not be inducted again this year. I guess the only way she will ever be nominated is to anmounce her final album or last world tour. Cyndi Lauper beat MC this year.

(Monday 28 April 2025; 08:13)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (108,615) by Tameka walker from United states

I saw the list and Mariah didn't make it. Mariah doesn't get the credit she deserves. She has more number one hits than any one except for The Beatles and she has heavily influenced other singers, what does she have to do to get the credit she deserves. I bet if she died here comes every one giving her tributes. I say give some one the respect and love while they are living so she knows how much she is loved and appreciated for her contribution to music. I look at how they did Whitney, she didn't get in until after her death. She doesn't know nothing about it because she is dead, let's not make that same mistake with Mariah. I voted for her last year and this year she deserves to be in the [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame], she inspired so many of today's singers.
(Monday 28 April 2025; 03:23)

Snubbed again (108,614) by Brad from USA

Lots of reasons why. Not really sure this will ever happen. And likely not during her lifetime. I think she is deserving but the industry still only sees her a certain way it seems. I hate to say she needs to prove herself again, yet once more. It wouldn't hurt to see her have some success, be able to sing consistently and present herself humbly and professionally. Still not sure it will ever happen, even at that. I'm sorry, MC.

(Monday 28 April 2025; 02:53)

MC16 (108,613) by Bobby A from United States

Those songs are locked away in her huge shoe closet. Maybe 2027 now?

(Saturday 26 April 2025; 21:48)


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MC16 (108,612) by TJ from Norway

Are the songs like milk, with an expiration date? Or will they sound fresh?
(Saturday 26 April 2025; 09:41)


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MC16 (108,611) by Edward from USA

Just be patient. She has ten songs ready since 2019. New music will drop very soon.
(Saturday 26 April 2025; 02:39)


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MC16 (108,610) by Tevin from USA

At this rate, I don't even know if we will get a Rarities 2.
(Friday 25 April 2025; 19:53)


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Mariah singing Thriller (108,609) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I wish there was a duet with Micheal from the 90ies. It would have been outstanding. I just remember the charity song "What more can I give". Anyone else? The 80ies and 90ies were so fanstatic with all the real musicians, many genres and stars who were unique. Maybe Mariah could do a another cover from MJ. (Not just a sample.)

(Friday 25 April 2025; 09:49)


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