Messageboard

About jaker20 from US: You Will Never Be MC

Re: Merry Christmas repacking (90,577) (90,591) by jaker20 from US I want her to also release the acapella performances of AIWFCIY, like the original studio performances, some of the live performances, and the Fallon acapella with The Roots. (Tuesday 13 August 2019; 01:02)

Re: So much movement (90,553) (90,556) by jaker20 from US Also of course Camp Mariah. It's interesting that Christmas was release at the same year. It is no coincidence that both will become her legacy. When she gives she receives tenfold. (Wednesday 7 August 2019; 18:08)

Re: So much movement (90,513) (90,552) by jaker20 from US It does feeL like Mariah is building momentum for Christmas anniversary. She did the same last year with the masterpiece album that is Caution, and the song peaked at number 3. I rather Mariah not perform the song, because when she does it loses its steam. It's weird I know, but that's how it went. Just let the song do its thing. Mariah is a streaming monster, the size and beauty of her catalog is just unreal. Once more lambs jump into streaming maybe that will push it. She looks great, she looks happy, and Nas breaking her record actually put her name back into the spotlight. Can you imagine 14 year olds who probably don't know her songs going "Nas broke Mariah's record", they naturally go and check her discography. I hope the mix-ish theme is a bop, that would be the well-timed perfect storm. (Wednesday 7 August 2019; 00:33)

Old Town Road is a great song (90,486) by jaker20 from US On 20 April 2019, I posted on MCArchives: "I would like Mariah to collab with a country artist. Old Town Road is one of the hottest tracks I've heard in awhile, and hopefully Mariah can branch out to that genre too." That was 3 months ago. Search it, page 50 (or 51 now probably). That was before the song completely blew up. I knew I heard something, because you know, I got a good ear for a hit. The truth is, huge hits sometimes happen by accident. You don't know what will be a hit. Artists have to experiment and find it somewhere deep inside them. Mariah herself said it sometimes you can't tell if a song will be huge. She actually thought WBT will not be a huge hit, and that It's Like That will be a bigger hit. Well, everything happens for a reason. (Wednesday 31 July 2019; 00:55)

Re: 16 Weeks (90,430) (90,437) by jaker20 from US He can break the record. With the way it's going, it will probably stop at 18 or 19 weeks. In the streaming era, it doesn't really mean anything anymore anyway. "Oh wow 18 weeks at number cause people pay $10 a month to stream a million different songs." It is a useless record now lol. (Friday 26 July 2019; 20:07)

Re: Obsessed re-enters iTunes chart (90,421) (90,423) by jaker20 from US Glitter being number 1 at iTunes is great, it's good for the album's visibility and bragging rights. But iTunes is irrelevant. It becoming Apple chart is their way of phasing it out so they can fully push their streaming service. Sorry but just saying the truth. (Friday 26 July 2019; 01:35)

Re: Obsessed re-enters iTunes chart (90,399) (90,404) by jaker20 from US That's all good but iTunes is literally irrelevant. No.900 is probably less than 100 downloads or something. iTunes will be discontinued soon. (Wednesday 24 July 2019; 19:04)

Grammy Album of the Year (90,314) by jaker20 from US Is Caution in the conversation for Album of the Year? I think she should be. Sometimes the Grammys snubs hot artists of the moment, and kinder to legends. (Friday 12 July 2019; 22:03)

Re: Mariah is hilarious (90,235) (90,246) by jaker20 from US 1 million likes. I wish these were actually convertible to streams or album sales lol. She's so funny. (Tuesday 9 July 2019; 01:57)

Re: 13 weeks (90,227) (90,232) by jaker20 from US Sadly OTR is guaranteed to take the record. It's already guaranteed to spend 14 to 15 weeks at number one at this point, and unless something blows up next week, then its over. And even then, OTR's lead is too big right now to be taken down and other songs aren't gaining enough points. This new chart where streaming dominates the formula is making it normal for songs to spend 12 to 15 weeks at number one. Maybe something will show up next week, but I doubt it. (Sunday 7 July 2019; 15:49)

Mariah doing great in streaming era (90,198) by jaker20 from US Rolling Stone has a new weekly chart of most streamed artists and Mariah is at number 241, higher than popular recent artists like Ava Max, Sia, Selena Gomez, and also Madonna and Whitney. She will probably be in this chart's top 3 around Christmas time. (Thursday 4 July 2019; 22:57)

Re: Who she'd rather? (90,104) (90,117) by jaker20 from US Ariana. But honestly she probably won't do it. She can't even get Cardi. (Friday 28 June 2019; 01:47)

Re: Charts (90,083) (90,094) by jaker20 from US Mariah also did bundles, but managed to debut only at no.5. But I'm glad Mariah is still serving quality 30 years into her career. This is what I want Mariah to focus on, not the charts. (Wednesday 26 June 2019; 01:12)

Charts (90,055) by jaker20 from US How long can Mariah hold her chart records? One of Mariah's bragging rights is her chart run during her peak. It looks like Old Time Road is on its way to finally breaking One Sweet Day's record that was tied last year by Despacito. It's on its 12th week at no.1 and based purely on its gap and how big the song remains, this is bound to happen. I feel like there's literally 15-week number one songs every year that the chart records don't matter anymore. In the end, her 18 number ones will most likely be her most enduring record, but that's not even a real record because the Beatles have 20. Also this week, Madonna is scoring another no.1 on the album charts. Can you believe that Madonna actually outlasted Mariah? Thoughts? (Monday 24 June 2019; 00:46)

Re: Stella and company (89,975) (89,976) by jaker20 from US That is so messy and embarrassing. I don't get why she would send embarrassing photos like that. Does she not know how technology works? If its on anybody's phone, even your phone, it will find its way out. She didn't even do her make up lol. But honestly in this day and age, that is pretty tame and no one will care. Let this be a lesson for her though, hopefully she'll learn. In the end, the public don't care. They see it and move on. If that's Mother Theresa then the people would be shocked. But come on, we've seen Mariah act like that on her videos and even on some photoshoots. So what's the big deal? My only regret is that he's not properly made up and the lighting was bad. But in the end, no one cares. She served a great album and hopefully the Grammys take notice and have a comeback narrative. (Friday 14 June 2019; 01:47)

Re: Madonna & Maluma - Medellín (89,228) (89,234) by jaker20 from US Madonna is always collaborating with someone new. I would like Mariah to collab with a country artist. Old Town Road is one of the hottest tracks I've heard in awhile, and hopefully Mariah can branch out to that genre too. (Saturday 20 April 2019; 00:12)

Mariah is thankfully well adjusted (89,220) by jaker20 from US What's happening to Britney (God bless her and what she's going through) made me realize how surprisingly well adjusted Mariah is. For someone who has achieved so much fame and success, she still managed to be level headed, heading into the next phase of her life and career that she will be able to enjoy. All the love the tributes. Because many may have had great success but not many have been successful in enjoying it. If only all lambs can be like Mimi. I admit, sometimes I'm guilty too. But I do think it's time we mute the negative nancies here, because they will pull you into their mess and join in their misery. It's not always about being on top, but also enjoying what you have achieved, because in the end none of these matters but our health and happiness. (Thursday 18 April 2019; 00:52)

Article: Why veteran artists should stick to three new songs (89,219) by jaker20 from US The writer is clueless. (Thursday 18 April 2019; 00:37)

Re: "Alone In Love" (89,056) (89,065) by jaker20 from US One of her most underrated songs, along with Underneath The Stars. (Monday 8 April 2019; 18:50)

Re: How are singles chosen? (89,048) (89,064) by jaker20 from US It is probably a combination of artist and label decision, as well as how fans has received the song. Mariah followed a formula for a long time, which is first release an uptempo/upbeat, followed by a ballad, examples, Emotions/Can't Let Go, Dreamlover/Hero, Fantasy/OSD, Its Like That/WBT, and a few others. But that's the same formula that betrayed her with Touch My Body/Bye Bye, when the second single should have been Migrate. By that time, the old formula was really tired. (Monday 8 April 2019; 18:13)

Re: Mariah Carey taps Shawni for second "A No No" remix (89,053) (89,063) by jaker20 from US Boring remix. Sounds like a 1999 remix. Just let it go, the song is over, the timing is over, the A No No boat has left long ago. No one cares. She's not creative anymore. (Monday 8 April 2019; 18:01)

Re: Music (88,765) (88,771) by jaker20 from US "is it 100% a hobby with no care of its success or failure or is it still business?" This is assuming artists make money from music which is no longer true, especially these days. Releasing new music keeps an artists' business current in the public eye, its merely promo for ancillary activities. For example, Katy Perry's Witness album flopped, but she toured for that album and that tour made her very rich. Using Paul McCartney again, he released an album barely anyone heard of, but the release of the album provided him opportunity to reboot his merchandise, do interviews, sell new vinyl materials. New music now is just a hook for other things. If Katy Perry didn't release an album, what would she tour "in support of the album" for? If Paul McCartney didn't release new music, the press won't pick up that his "catalog has been remastered, etc, etc". Some artists release new music just to promo some new merch. Look at the big picture. Besides, Mariah is an artist, I'm pretty sure she's got a vault full of unreleased materials she wants to record or use in some way. (Sunday 24 March 2019; 19:51)

Re: Why (88,752) (88,767) by jaker20 from US I have never heard anyone refer to SZA as having invented R&B. She is only popular because of her collabs to big names, I like her but by herself she has plenty to prove. As for Mariah, I previously used Paul McCartney as example who is decades her senior. He still releases albums and gets good reviews. I know the industry and public is less accepting of females past their prime but she can replicate that career path she will be fine. Caution is a huge step up from MIAMTEC, it was not a disaster. With the help of critical push I'm dreaming of her getting a Grammy nom for it next year but I maybe asking for too much. (Sunday 24 March 2019; 05:46)

Re: Why (88,740) (88,754) by jaker20 from US B, I guess when I meant collab, I meant songs where she relegates her role to a feature. This opens her world into different artists and be inspired and reach a new audience. Sure it's a massive downgrade but she is lending her name and she is getting updated. Honestly this is her only way into current music landscape again. But if she can break through with one hit she will open her discography to generation z who don't know her songs outside of Christmas. That is how she rebooted herself with I Know What You Want. Five years is a long time to be gone in mainstream, but 10 years since Obsessed, well that is basically retirement to some people. Many generation z don't even know her songs at all. (Friday 22 March 2019; 20:24)

Re: Why (88,735) (88,739) by jaker20 from US R&B like it use to will never be popular again. A version inspired by will only come back if fused with another genre. The whole industry is like that, it's not just R&B. As an artist, Mariah should be able to do that. That is why I have always said her only way forward is to collaborate. That's how artists learn and get inspired. With all her money, she should be working with new and inspired artists, support them, and with that she learns from them too. But she is surrounded by the same paycheck people who have no new ideas. Also, this is somehow related to the streaming discussion. This is actually what streaming is about, taking control of your creative destiny and cutting the fat in your team. Streaming is a platform that brings artists directly to the listeners, no label executives in the middle who brings no artistry to the table. The hot artists now are everyday relatable people. That trend imo peaked with Adele and continued on with Halsey, Ariana, etc and it will not go back to how it was before. The diva worship is over. They are relegated to tribute shows. (Friday 22 March 2019; 00:12)

MORE MESSAGES