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A Daydream release in 2024 (106,286) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I've come to accept that Mariah won't have another big era. Let alone anything remotely close to TEOM. She no longer has the drive or hunger to prove herself and that's not bashing her, it's just the circumstance. Back then she had the fire because she was still young and people had written her off and disposed of her all because her ex husband decided to be messy. She had to reclaim her throne. Now she's settled into her legend status, she has her 2 babies, she is earning a lot from touring. She has nothing left to prove so she won't go as hard. Plus the promo aspect. Nowadays promo is everything. People have short attention spans and you gotta really set yourself apart by doing creative promo and I don't think Mariah has that team. In fact we don't known who her team is. Even her social media is not at the level of someone of her status. I was living in delulu land for a while hoping for one last hurrah haha but I think I have now accepted this is the new reality of icon. If she does prove me wrong I would be the happiest but I doubt it. I just hope she's mentally in a good space and we get the chance to enjoy some new material when she's ready. Whether it's an album or collabs. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 05:22) this is a reply to message 106,284

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,284) by Robert-Anthony from United States It has been a great discussion this week about Taylor and insight into this whole Swifty phenonenon. We can't deny Taylor is riding high off roads paved from our true trailblazer and trendsetter MC. I am really ready for Mimi to comeback one last time with her most successful album since TEOM. I know she has at least one more left in her. Where are you Mike Will Made It? Mimi needs you again. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 00:23)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,285) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I have never understood the Swift obsession, she barley sings (it's almost all sing-talking), she's a bully, and the definition of rich kid who's parents could buy her a career, she never gets called out of her white privilege. New York Times had an article about Taylor Swift fatigue and it had this great line: "Indeed, grinding through the 31-song double album after midnight had felt like a hostage situation." I couldn't have said it better myself. Lol. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 01:18) this is a reply to message 106,284

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,284) by Robert-Anthony from United States It has been a great discussion this week about Taylor and insight into this whole Swifty phenonenon. We can't deny Taylor is riding high off roads paved from our true trailblazer and trendsetter MC. I am really ready for Mimi to comeback one last time with her most successful album since TEOM. I know she has at least one more left in her. Where are you Mike Will Made It? Mimi needs you again. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 00:23)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,284) by Robert-Anthony from United States It has been a great discussion this week about Taylor and insight into this whole Swifty phenonenon. We can't deny Taylor is riding high off roads paved from our true trailblazer and trendsetter MC. I am really ready for Mimi to comeback one last time with her most successful album since TEOM. I know she has at least one more left in her. Where are you Mike Will Made It? Mimi needs you again. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 00:23) this is a reply to message 106,283

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,283) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hahaha you know being a lamb I pay extra attention to lyrics. Yes, I know the interview you are talking about, it was a few years back when her career was going through a decline. I agree most artists try to maximize their gains at their peak and yes Mariah used to release albums almost every year for the first 5 years and every 2-3 years after that, but no artist released as much as Taylor did in the last 2 years. 2 re-recordings, 2 new albums and a tour. Also hard launching her relation with Kelce haha. I'm reading many articles where people are saying it's too much too soon. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 20:26)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,283) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hahaha you know being a lamb I pay extra attention to lyrics. Yes, I know the interview you are talking about, it was a few years back when her career was going through a decline. I agree most artists try to maximize their gains at their peak and yes Mariah used to release albums almost every year for the first 5 years and every 2-3 years after that, but no artist released as much as Taylor did in the last 2 years. 2 re-recordings, 2 new albums and a tour. Also hard launching her relation with Kelce haha. I'm reading many articles where people are saying it's too much too soon. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 20:26) this is a reply to message 106,282

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,282) by Shezz from Pk Haha Mimi L has been paying attention to Taylor's lyrics. To be honest I quite liked Folklore and Evermore. Midnights grew on me. All the songs on this album are pleasant but tend to blur into one long two hour song. I read an interview of her's (Taylor) recently where she said she knows her years are numbered now that she's crossed 30 and she wants to work as hard as possible and create as much music as she can while she's still popular. I didn't quite know how to feel about that. On one hand I appreciated her awareness, on the other hand I felt like she's making herself into the fast food equivalent of music. Of course every artist wants success and thrives on it but it felt like commercial success is paramount to her before all. Which then lead me to think this was Mariah in the 90s. She created the most albums, most regularly while she was commercially successful. When they stopped selling as much, she slowed down majorly. I suppose that's human nature (and business). (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 18:45)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,282) by Shezz from Pk Haha Mimi L has been paying attention to Taylor's lyrics. To be honest I quite liked Folklore and Evermore. Midnights grew on me. All the songs on this album are pleasant but tend to blur into one long two hour song. I read an interview of her's (Taylor) recently where she said she knows her years are numbered now that she's crossed 30 and she wants to work as hard as possible and create as much music as she can while she's still popular. I didn't quite know how to feel about that. On one hand I appreciated her awareness, on the other hand I felt like she's making herself into the fast food equivalent of music. Of course every artist wants success and thrives on it but it felt like commercial success is paramount to her before all. Which then lead me to think this was Mariah in the 90s. She created the most albums, most regularly while she was commercially successful. When they stopped selling as much, she slowed down majorly. I suppose that's human nature (and business). (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 18:45) this is a reply to message 106,280

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,280) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Same boat. I won't lie. I enjoy a few of her songs and I do think she's talented but her PR team and fans put her on this god like pedestal which is too much. I feel like her material is the same as when she was 16 only with a more polished writing. I find it amazing how she continues to bash people and no one bats an eye. In the new album she again brings up Kim K and says her mom wished Kim was dead and I thought wow imagine if someone said that about her. Same with her bashing Matty Healy (that guy from what I have seen is a thorough mess) but at the same time she is lashing out at her fans for being shocked about his relationship with her, asking them to stop "bitching and moaning" and calling them names. She knows her songs send her fans in a frenzy to go attack her exes and she makes sure they know which ex she's talking about by putting specific clues in her songs and then pretending to be shocked when they decode it. She talks multiple times about cheating on her partners but then is pissed when her partner does the same to her and her fans also just causally forget that she is also doing something wrong. Anyways I just find it funny how she does things to others that she claims she's the victim of. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 05:01)

Not surprised (106,281) by Zachariah from Croatia She needs a solid pop/r'n'b up tempo song (or 2) - like Fantasy and Honey with chorus that can't be forgotten in 20 minutes. And it has to be released right before summer or early summer to have that impact all over the world. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 09:29) this is a reply to message 106,277

Not surprised (106,277) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC just needs to release a fire album to get recognized by the music industry. She doesn't write the brilliant songs like she used too. If she would find songwriting partners like Madicin (Kenny Lattimore) or Daryl Simmons (Never Forget You) and write some R&B slow jams and love songs, then she would get back on top of the charts. What is it going to take for MC to get back to those brilliant songs? (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 00:48)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,280) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Same boat. I won't lie. I enjoy a few of her songs and I do think she's talented but her PR team and fans put her on this god like pedestal which is too much. I feel like her material is the same as when she was 16 only with a more polished writing. I find it amazing how she continues to bash people and no one bats an eye. In the new album she again brings up Kim K and says her mom wished Kim was dead and I thought wow imagine if someone said that about her. Same with her bashing Matty Healy (that guy from what I have seen is a thorough mess) but at the same time she is lashing out at her fans for being shocked about his relationship with her, asking them to stop "bitching and moaning" and calling them names. She knows her songs send her fans in a frenzy to go attack her exes and she makes sure they know which ex she's talking about by putting specific clues in her songs and then pretending to be shocked when they decode it. She talks multiple times about cheating on her partners but then is pissed when her partner does the same to her and her fans also just causally forget that she is also doing something wrong. Anyways I just find it funny how she does things to others that she claims she's the victim of. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 05:01) this is a reply to message 106,273

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,273) by jaker20 from US This is not a shade at all, but I'm just being real. I never really got the whole Taylor Swift thing, I can barely listen to a few songs. I can't really point to a specific reason why. We have hit a point where music is disposable, almost to the point of just reading their diary. Releasing an album with 31 songs and many artists are doing this because that's how the charts work. Nicky Minaj and Drake have been doing this as well. Again, not a shade, just being real. We love everybody. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 20:16)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,279) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The entertainment industry isn't too forgiving of female stars after a certain point. Think about it, few years back Rihanna was at this high where we were scared she's about to overtake Mariah's record of #1's and now it seems like music is the farthest thing on her mind and she's enjoying her down time. Beyoncé too has lost some of her impact, she's still big but not the same as before. Look at Ariana, she was churning out hit after hit and her current album almost vanished into thin air. She's one of the biggest streaming artist so her latest stats were disappointing for her. When you over saturate yourself on the public eye for so long it leads to them losing interest after a point. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 04:53) this is a reply to message 106,272

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,272) by Robert-Anthony from United States Possibly. But there is not another up and coming female pop artist who can take her place right now. I think she has at least 10 more years of a popularity high. Don't let her star in a major movie with a hit soundtrack. That would add five more years. Lol. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 19:17)

Not surprised (106,278) by Robert-Anthony from United States Welcome back Randy. We missed you. Did my birthday comment bring you out of your hiatus? Now we have to got to get Edward off his break. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 03:19) this is a reply to message 106,269

Not surprised (106,269) by Randy from USA Mary J Blige has 9 Grammys and 2 Oscar nominations. People don't snicker when you say her name. And listen Lee, I think you think I'm arguing for MJB. I'm not. There's not a damn thing Mary can do better than MC. Sing, write, dress, give face. MC wins. What I was saying is that the industry respects her more and that's why she was selected over MC. And again a lot of this is MCs fault. She has Tyra and Heidi Klum on stage doing her makeup. She's more interested in her dullard damsel diva than being an artist. She's laying in bed for a portion of her concert. The optics aren't there for an iconic artist. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 17:33)

Not surprised (106,277) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC just needs to release a fire album to get recognized by the music industry. She doesn't write the brilliant songs like she used too. If she would find songwriting partners like Madicin (Kenny Lattimore) or Daryl Simmons (Never Forget You) and write some R&B slow jams and love songs, then she would get back on top of the charts. What is it going to take for MC to get back to those brilliant songs? (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 00:48) this is a reply to message 106,276

Not surprised (106,276) by Lee from USA Didn't Whitney cuss out a fan for asking for an autograph? Didn't Aretha Franklin threw shade with the best of them? Both were bigger divas than Mariah. Nobody complained when they were inducted. But then again, they were Clive's girls. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 23:01)

Not surprised (106,276) by Lee from USA Didn't Whitney cuss out a fan for asking for an autograph? Didn't Aretha Franklin threw shade with the best of them? Both were bigger divas than Mariah. Nobody complained when they were inducted. But then again, they were Clive's girls. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 23:01) this is a reply to message 106,270

Not surprised (106,270) by Jamie from UK I agree, that post from Instagram I put on shows the Mariah she should be, professional, executed and a performer. The diva persona is where she went wrong in my eyes. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 18:33)

Not surprised (106,275) by Libra Lamb from USA Personally, I'm happy for Mary J Blige and her induction, she's very much deserving of this, as well and loved and respected by many. There's room for everyone and I know one day Mariah's day will come. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 20:58) this is a reply to message 106,271

Not surprised (106,271) by Lee from USA Why should I respect an artist who has ride on other artists' coattails to succeed? You can take away Diddy, Dr.Dre, and the other collaborators, and see what happens. Then again, it could be jealousy on the part of the voters. Everything that she does gets crazy coverage in the press. Therefore, they resent her for it. I would resent it too, if my ceremony got worse ratings than a MC Christmas special. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 18:45)

Not surprised (106,274) by jaker20 from US They will induct her eventually. I have a feeling that they are just using her for social media engagements for now, lol. People who say they didn't give it to her because they do not respect her are being over-dramatic and irrational again, but what else is new. They nominated her which means they respect her, she just didn't make the final cut, which means I'm pretty sure they will eventually. When, who really cares? It's really not that big a deal. I don't think that at this stage she should run her career to please them and forever trying to measure up. She's already got all of them. She's got the songwriter HOF which I'm sure is more important for her. That's what really separates herself from many of the greats. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 20:36) this is a reply to message 106,264

Not surprised (106,264) by Robert-Anthony from United States Mary J. Blige has had a lot of high profile pop duets during her 30 years in the music business. Mary's duets with U2, George Michael, Sting, Elton John, Santana, Ray Charles, Maroon 5, Rod Stewart, Andre Bocelli, and Quincy Jones have broaden her appeal to the music industry executives as a whole. I think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame committee looks at that too. That is what MC's career has lacked. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:42)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,273) by jaker20 from US This is not a shade at all, but I'm just being real. I never really got the whole Taylor Swift thing, I can barely listen to a few songs. I can't really point to a specific reason why. We have hit a point where music is disposable, almost to the point of just reading their diary. Releasing an album with 31 songs and many artists are doing this because that's how the charts work. Nicky Minaj and Drake have been doing this as well. Again, not a shade, just being real. We love everybody. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 20:16) this is a reply to message 106,268

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,268) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm calling it, a T Swift consumption fatigue is coming up. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 16:24)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,272) by Robert-Anthony from United States Possibly. But there is not another up and coming female pop artist who can take her place right now. I think she has at least 10 more years of a popularity high. Don't let her star in a major movie with a hit soundtrack. That would add five more years. Lol. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 19:17) this is a reply to message 106,268

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,268) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm calling it, a T Swift consumption fatigue is coming up. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 16:24)

Not surprised (106,271) by Lee from USA Why should I respect an artist who has ride on other artists' coattails to succeed? You can take away Diddy, Dr.Dre, and the other collaborators, and see what happens. Then again, it could be jealousy on the part of the voters. Everything that she does gets crazy coverage in the press. Therefore, they resent her for it. I would resent it too, if my ceremony got worse ratings than a MC Christmas special. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 18:45) this is a reply to message 106,269

Not surprised (106,269) by Randy from USA Mary J Blige has 9 Grammys and 2 Oscar nominations. People don't snicker when you say her name. And listen Lee, I think you think I'm arguing for MJB. I'm not. There's not a damn thing Mary can do better than MC. Sing, write, dress, give face. MC wins. What I was saying is that the industry respects her more and that's why she was selected over MC. And again a lot of this is MCs fault. She has Tyra and Heidi Klum on stage doing her makeup. She's more interested in her dullard damsel diva than being an artist. She's laying in bed for a portion of her concert. The optics aren't there for an iconic artist. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 17:33)

Not surprised (106,270) by Jamie from UK I agree, that post from Instagram I put on shows the Mariah she should be, professional, executed and a performer. The diva persona is where she went wrong in my eyes. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 18:33) this is a reply to message 106,269

Not surprised (106,269) by Randy from USA Mary J Blige has 9 Grammys and 2 Oscar nominations. People don't snicker when you say her name. And listen Lee, I think you think I'm arguing for MJB. I'm not. There's not a damn thing Mary can do better than MC. Sing, write, dress, give face. MC wins. What I was saying is that the industry respects her more and that's why she was selected over MC. And again a lot of this is MCs fault. She has Tyra and Heidi Klum on stage doing her makeup. She's more interested in her dullard damsel diva than being an artist. She's laying in bed for a portion of her concert. The optics aren't there for an iconic artist. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 17:33)

Not surprised (106,269) by Randy from USA Mary J Blige has 9 Grammys and 2 Oscar nominations. People don't snicker when you say her name. And listen Lee, I think you think I'm arguing for MJB. I'm not. There's not a damn thing Mary can do better than MC. Sing, write, dress, give face. MC wins. What I was saying is that the industry respects her more and that's why she was selected over MC. And again a lot of this is MCs fault. She has Tyra and Heidi Klum on stage doing her makeup. She's more interested in her dullard damsel diva than being an artist. She's laying in bed for a portion of her concert. The optics aren't there for an iconic artist. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 17:33) this is a reply to message 106,262

Not surprised (106,262) by Lee from USA If people take Mary so seriously, then why is she still struggling financially? Mariah met 3 presidents, how many did Mary meet? How many artists did Mary influence? Mary could go on a world tour, and be laughed out of other countries. Besides, it's ironic to talk respectability. [censored] (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:12)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,268) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm calling it, a T Swift consumption fatigue is coming up. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 16:24) this is a reply to message 106,259

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,259) by Robert-Anthony from United States I often wonder how a Daydream album would sell in 2024 if it was released in 2024. Would it sell a million copies plus during in its first week and break Spotify records? Would Fantasy, One Sweet Day and ABMB break streaming and iTunes records? I picked Daydream because that is when MC's career went into overdrive and her popularity increased. Tortured Poets Department seems to be Taylor Swift's Daydream. Her popularity is so high right now. She could release a David Guetta and Zedd TPD remix album in the Fall and it would sell 1.2 million plus copies too. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 03:07)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,267) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter It's her and her team's PR strategies that are impeccable. She went from being a social pariah to the biggest musical star in current times. She's talented yes but that isn't what led to her immense fame. Her team and Taylor herself are very business savvy and they created this sense of FOMO around her where people are scared to miss out on the Taylor Swift phenomenon. She feeds pieces of her lives to her fans and created this sense of "oh she's so relatable" bond which makes her look accessible yet a mystery all at once. Also her promotions are very engaging and strategic. She has become this entity where she can do no wrong. Although Mariah and Taylor are at very different stages in their careers, promotional aspect of Mariah's career especially in the last decade has seriously been lacking. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 16:24) this is a reply to message 106,260

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,260) by Jamie from UK Really don't get the whole Taylor Swift thing. She's good but she's not that good. I just do understand why there is so much hype about her. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 13:47)

Not surprised (106,266) by Robert-Anthony from United States Whitney Houston had Clive Davis behind her during her career to speak to varoius committees. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 15:45) this is a reply to message 106,265

Not surprised (106,265) by Lee from USA Whitney Houston didn't do a lot of rock duets either. Plus, Mariah has a lot of celebrities that beg her for autographs and selfies. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 15:04)

Not surprised (106,265) by Lee from USA Whitney Houston didn't do a lot of rock duets either. Plus, Mariah has a lot of celebrities that beg her for autographs and selfies. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 15:04) this is a reply to message 106,264

Not surprised (106,264) by Robert-Anthony from United States Mary J. Blige has had a lot of high profile pop duets during her 30 years in the music business. Mary's duets with U2, George Michael, Sting, Elton John, Santana, Ray Charles, Maroon 5, Rod Stewart, Andre Bocelli, and Quincy Jones have broaden her appeal to the music industry executives as a whole. I think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame committee looks at that too. That is what MC's career has lacked. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:42)

Not surprised (106,264) by Robert-Anthony from United States Mary J. Blige has had a lot of high profile pop duets during her 30 years in the music business. Mary's duets with U2, George Michael, Sting, Elton John, Santana, Ray Charles, Maroon 5, Rod Stewart, Andre Bocelli, and Quincy Jones have broaden her appeal to the music industry executives as a whole. I think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame committee looks at that too. That is what MC's career has lacked. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:42) this is a reply to message 106,262

Not surprised (106,262) by Lee from USA If people take Mary so seriously, then why is she still struggling financially? Mariah met 3 presidents, how many did Mary meet? How many artists did Mary influence? Mary could go on a world tour, and be laughed out of other countries. Besides, it's ironic to talk respectability. [censored] (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:12)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,263) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yey, I don't get the hype too. Perhaps it's because there is almost no competition. Rihanna and Beyoncé are more entertainers too than singers with a wow effect. When I think of the 90ies, Whitney, Mariah, Céline. They were really the vocal trinity. I'm so thankful that I witnessed the golden years. The same with the male singers. Can you imagine an earth song today like Michael did back then in 95 or 96? The popular music scene has become so boring except some rare newcomers. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:24) this is a reply to message 106,260

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,260) by Jamie from UK Really don't get the whole Taylor Swift thing. She's good but she's not that good. I just do understand why there is so much hype about her. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 13:47)

Not surprised (106,262) by Lee from USA If people take Mary so seriously, then why is she still struggling financially? Mariah met 3 presidents, how many did Mary meet? How many artists did Mary influence? Mary could go on a world tour, and be laughed out of other countries. Besides, it's ironic to talk respectability. [censored] (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:12) this is a reply to message 106,258

Not surprised (106,258) by Randy from USA I just think Mary is more respected in the industry and that culturally Mary represents something for soul music. People take her seriously. Mariah is great for a throwback, a whistler, a relic to be thawed out each November. I think these perceptions is where Mariah's image hurts her. I remember one of my Whitney fans responses to my dig that Mariah had more number ones. He said "People remember Whitney songs." I wonder how many non-fans know the difference between Fantasy, Heartbreaker and Honey. Anyway, I'm back. Did ya'll miss me? P.S. I was more shocked that Sinead, Sade didn't get in. P.P.S. How messy would it be if Madonna inducted Cher lol. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 01:30)

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