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What does Adele's success mean for Mariah? (58,747) by Randy from USA Now that Adele has managed to sell 7 million copies of her album in the US in just over 2 months which is unprecedented, what does that mean for the industry and for MC in particular? Now a lot of you would say "MC doesn't chase trends" but looking at some of her collaborators and new producer choices over the years you can prove that sometimes she jumps on what's hot. It's interesting that they are both under the Sony umbrella album, so do you think MC will be done with uptempos next album? Will hip hop and R&B take a backseat for songs more like Without You, My All, I Only Wanted, Languishing, Right To Dream, Cry, Camouflage etc? Do you think Adele's success won't matter and Sony executives won't care and let MC do whatever she wants? (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 16:18)

AIWFCIY at #4 on Swedish singles chart (58,745) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Basically matching it's highest position from 2013 with zero direct promotion. These things make a lamb happy. AIWFCIY is so big now that established artists, random celebrities and regular people promote it all on their own. It's everybody's song now. Mariah can go ahead and push Oh Santa now instead. And it's not a big deal that she didn't crack the top 10 on BB's Hot 100, yet. It's not like Christmas isn't an annual occurance (much like her Beacon shows) or anything. I predict All I Want For Christmas (Is You) will end up at #1 on many international singles charts whenever her Christmas themed feature film hits theatres. Actually, I think it might be Oh Santa's time to shine. Knowing Mariah, she's writing a festive new song to make it a triptych. I don't know, but I could be right. My 2¢. (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 15:40)

Re: AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot (58,741) (58,743) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines You know you are a legend if you: a) Are the latest current artist to wrote the last Christmas classic. b) Revisit the charts every year thanks to that. c) Do minimal promotion yet have such song peak at a spot shy of the top 10 twenty-one years after its original (unofficial) release. d) Make this happen (plays MIH) at an era where ageism is most definitely a thing. e) Have numerous massive achievements aside from this. f) Are (only) 45 years old. Boom. Happy New Year lambs. (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 12:25)

Re: AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot 100 (58,738) (58,742) by 123 from USA This is awesome. Would have loved top ten but I'll take it. We must not complain about what she could have done to get a higher position. She did a good job promoting it with good performances and plenty of new projects attached to it. You never know what she might have in store for it next year. Hopefully, this will give her some confidence to create more great quality songs as there is still an interest in her music. (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 5:29)

AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot (58,741) by Edward from USA Mariah Carey and her team have been paying attention, and it is showing. 2015 was mostly positive for her, and I'm very happy about that. This new position on Billboard Hot 100 is not mere casualty, it is the definitely result of all the work they've put in rebuilding her image. One thing I do admire about Mariah is the fact that, instead of dressing dem babies are if they were circus puddles, she dresses them as any other mother would dress their kids, not as if they were small versions of their parents, something that is very relateable. Her Christmas shows were successful, she is more confident on stage, her voice has improved. When she lip-syncs those difficult parts, she's doing it very convincingly without turning or covering her face. She's doing her homework. Mariah once said that after a tour her voice is in great shape. She's making sure her voice is in good condition for her to complete whatever project she's working on, hopefully an album. (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 4:23)

#11 on the BB Hot 100 (58,740) by darrian liu from taiwan That's an awesome feat you all. AIWFCIY is actually Mariah's highest charting single since Obsessed and whether or not it cracks the top 10 next week, I'm extremely proud of MC. Plus, a 21 year old song that still charts that high? (all caps) (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 3:33)

New music or rumor? (58,739) by Ardis Logic from Earth Nothing has been confirmed yet. Come on Mariah, give us a little hint or a sign, please. (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 3:04)

Re: AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot 100 (58,734) (58,738) by David F from Mexico Yes, that's what happens when the artist does not perform live the full song, only at indoor events. (Tuesday 29 December 2015; 1:00)

Re: EDMariah (58,722) (58,736) by Sarah from Netherlands Well, Calvin Harris-type EDM already died anyway. And it's not the same as the dance mixes she's done in the past. That's like calling Motown soul and neo-soul the same thing. We'll see if it's true. I just hope she stays true to herself. Her biggest comeback hits were those tracks in which she did what she did best. If it's another Meteorite type track, great. But that was a Stevie J track. Who's very very different from Calvin Harris. (Monday 28 December 2015; 23:58)

Re: Superstar (58,728) (58,735) by B from USA I've suggested multiple times that she should work with Calvin. I would love a song like Meteorite with Mariah singing like it's 1991. Like when she said she woke David Cole up when recording Make It Happen. He really did bring out her best vocal performances. She looks like a gold goddess in that hot tub. She's ready to reclaim her throne. (Monday 28 December 2015; 23:23)

Re: AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot 100 (58,729) (58,734) by Lee TS from USA Wow this is amazingly incredible. If this was its chart position last week, I'm sure the lambs would have gone crazy to make that final push. And team Mariah could have even joined in on the fun, like a surprise performance on GMA or something. Awesome. (Monday 28 December 2015; 23:21)

AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot 100 (58,733) by Travon..SweetSweetFantasy from USA I have paid attention to shopping trends the past few years. I have made statements on this site that Mariah Carey is still potent on the Billboard charts and some thought I was crazy. This is Mariah Carey's 4th top 15 hit in the USA since 2008 (Obsessed, #Beautiful, and Touch My Body are the others) and she has 4 top 5 albums since 2008 too. I noted several posts of how AIWFCIY was making extreme gains before the last week in November compared to last few years and most were still stuck on 2014. Mariah Carey, although busy, was way less busy promoting in the public eye compared to last year and did much better on the Billboard charts than last year. After the unfortunate performance last year, some fans on this board questioned and ridiculed other fans for being blindsided and said we were not helping her career by being in "denial". As always I am happy to say that I was right once again. AIWFCIY sold over 200,000 copies in the USA this year and Merry Christmas sold over 70,000 copies in the USA. This proves Mariah is still very relevant regardless of what time of the year it is. She lost the weight and let her name do the talking. To those mediocre fans that do-nothing but criticize, [censored] and [...]. (Monday 28 December 2015; 23:17)

Re: AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot 100 (58,729) (58,732) by B from USA I wish it had cracked the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10. However, #11 ain't bad for a song that was released in 1994, twenty one years ago. I think AIWFCIY is Mariah's signature song. I think the positive press from her Las Vegas residency and her annual Beacon concerts added to the momentum but the song is a timeless classic that is engrained in our culture. It isn't Christmas until you hear those sleigh bells and Mariah angelic vocals. (Monday 28 December 2015; 23:13)

Mariah the immortal chanteuse (58,731) by B from USA Mariah Carey's list is short: all she wants is immortality (Monday 28 December 2015; 23:01)

AIWFCIY No. 11 (58,730) by David F from Mexico Guys I am actually crying because Billboad says the song could not enter the top ten. Maybe my family downloads were needed, but we spent the holidays this time in Mexico. She had the chance if she had her team do more. Those rich men are also helpless. Maybe next year. (Monday 28 December 2015; 22:19)

AIWFCIY #11 on Billboard Hot 100 (58,729) by enwar00 from usa This pisses me off. It was so close to being Top 10. If the chart week went though Christmas, no doubt it would have been Top 10. Still an amazing fest, considering it is a 21 years old. Seems like it was extremely strong this Christmas for some reason. (Monday 28 December 2015; 21:36)

Superstar (58,728) by Martyn from England, UK Where is everybody getting this information from? I've googled and I can't find any news about it? Somebody said Instagram, but where? Sounds like another rumour to me. (Monday 28 December 2015; 21:33)

Something Different (58,727) by Ardis Logic from Earth I agree with Andrew, that something different is needed here. I think along the lines of "Meteorite" whatever was happening the night she made that song, it was magic. (Monday 28 December 2015; 21:01)

Re: Bathing suit (58,725) (58,726) by Giovanni from USA You're right. They look very similar though. (Monday 28 December 2015; 20:19)

Re: Bathing suit (58,724) (58,725) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The MIAM cover monokini was a crocheted monokini. This seems to be her bathing suit from the "Say Something" video. It even has the little bedazzled detailing in front, so I am guessing its the same Louis Vuitton monokini she wore in the music video. (Monday 28 December 2015; 20:01)

Bathing suit (58,724) by Giovanni from USA Is it me or does it look like the one she wore on the "Me I am Mariah" album cover? Regardless, she looks so good. (Monday 28 December 2015; 19:51)

Re: Superstar (58,718) (58,723) by Giovanni from USA Yes to more Happy Perez and Miguel songs. Mariah would surely easily score another hit. If the song is good, I think the next album will be epic. (Monday 28 December 2015; 19:36)

EDMariah (58,722) by Andrew from UK Mariah fans seem to label EDM a "bandwagon" as if, somehow, people who venture into it have no integrity. Music moves in trends and over several years EDM has risen hard and fast. It's, oh my word, "popular". Does Mariah want to make popular music again? Yes. Would it be a massive leap? No. She needs to do something different as the last few albums sound tired even now. Enough Infinity and You're Mine. It ain't infinite and nobody really wants it anymore. If she's brave enough to finally do something different, everyone should back her for it. (Monday 28 December 2015; 18:57)

She is a "superstar" (58,721) by Ardis Logic from Earth It's good to see the board back to life again with some very exciting news. The latest pic of MC in the gold bathing suit. Wow. That rocking body is back. She might take a break now and then, but she's not going anywhere. MC started this music game with a bang, and the hits keep coming. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes of all time by Rudy Tomjanovich: "Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." I can't wait to hear some new music. (Monday 28 December 2015; 18:52)

Stop playing (58,720) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Guys stop playing with my heart seriously. It can only take so much excitement. I thought we won't get any Mariah music anytime soon so to think there might be a song lurking out there is uber exciting and to top that off, if it is in a genre we never got from Mariah, it's even more exciting. But the report as of now is not that strong so I don't want to get sad later when it turns out to be false. I think an EDM track with Mariah influences can be quite nice. Justin recently has done a good blend of EDM and RnB so let's see. (Monday 28 December 2015; 17:25)

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