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G (51,896) by B from USA In the words of the immortal Bianca: "Who the hell do you think you are, I don't have to put up with her highness over there." (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 22:17)

Poor Mariah (51,895) by Jon from Netherlands Everybody expects so much from her. This next song is already expected to be number 1. How that woman can remain somehow grounded and still enjoy the business is a testament to her personality. It's been too long on the spotlight, too long living under tremendous pressure. She should hold the record for the person that's been able to keep it relatively together under such stress. Others have developed a bitchy personality but Mariah seems to be light hearted despite it all. Patricia Carey should get an award. Baby said a few days ago that Mariah was the hardest working person in the industry. That hasn't been true for years but still people expect her to be the 20 years hold Mariah that was eager to prove herself. Maybe she's been telling us lately that she doesn't want to be that Mariah anymore but we just don't listen. Fortunately she's still motivated to make music. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 22:02)

Infinity (51,894) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter So by now it seems like Sony thinks that Mariah may get her 19th #1 from Infinity. The fact that Infinity is the only new track on the #1's album kind of shows that they don't think they need a second track to bridge Mariah's career over to the next era. Plus a lot of thought must have gone into finalizing this song as the perfect one to be Mariah's rebirth or the song worthy to kick off/solidify Mariah's 25th year in the business. All these kind of makes me wonder even more about what this mysterious song really sounds like. It must be really that good for both Mariah and her label to think it's a hit. I wonder what promotion plan they have for it. Her show will start just a few days after the single debut. So I was curious what their promo plans looks like. I also wonder what the single cover will be. Yes I am wondering a lot nowadays. April 27th seems years away. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:47)

OSD (51,893) by Giselle #1 Mariah Critic from USA Honestly, I don't want her record to be broken but records are meant to be broken. It would of stung more if it were a Rihanna pop toaster oven hit. But "Uptown Funk" is such a great record and is giving me all kinds of "The Time and Prince"'real ness. I'm hoping Mariah can hold on to that record for 1 more year, next year. March 16th is the 20th anniversary since it finished at 16 weeks and made chart history. That's a long time, even 19 is a long time for a record but 20 is better. Oh and thank you caption obvious on Someday. Hey Bianca. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:41)

Re: Infinity (51,883) by Abraham (51,892) by Dove from USA It will dahling. It's already in the bag. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:35)

Can't take away OSD record (51,891) by ktktkt from Philippines Yes. OSD's record is still safe. Even if UF rebounds, still 16 weeks consecutive lead is the record to beat. Mariah must be singing "happily". "They can try but they can't take that away from me." *whistles* (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:23)

Billy (51,889) by B from USA I do wonder if the people that were lucky enough to see Mariah live in the beginning knew that they were witnessing the birth of a legend. The audience at the MTV Awards, when Mariah performed Emotions, clearly understood that she had just accomplished a vocal feat that most likely will never be duplicated. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:20)

SYA dethrones UF (51,888) by Rommel from Philippines It's just interesting that a song with the same theme as OSD saves it from UF. I'm so happy. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:14)

Forever (51,887) by B from USA I know Mariah expresses disdain for this single but I love it. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:14)

OSD / Abraham (51,886) by B from USA I knew last week that Bruno's run would be over this week. I never even entertained the notion that Uptown Funk would break One Sweet Day's sixteen week record. I know how you feel, Abraham. The wait is killing me. I want to hear this single today. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 21:03)

Music Box tour / "Vanishing" (51,885) by Billy from Greece Several years ago, I downloaded a live version of "Vanishing" from the Music Box tour. I listened to it, I adored it, but I did not revisit it that often. I am now looking at various clips from the same tour and it's like being in front of a gold mine. Especially now that it's been more than 20 years, you realize even more clearly that the woman is not only a national but a global treasure. When we talk about real music, you know, real music that matters, voices that will last a lifetime such as Ella Fitzgerald's, Sarah Vaughan's, Whitney's, you cannot not include Mariah. It's like listening now to concerts by Sarah Vaughan recorded in the late 1950s or early 1960s and you wonder if the people in the audience then were aware of the legendary moment they were experiencing. I wonder the same thing about the people that attended those early concerts of Mariah, or those that went to the MSG 1995 concert, for instance. When the legend of the artist is established something changes. It's still magnetic, but it's the mystique of the early years that leaves you wondering and marvel at the rare treasures that YouTube offers us now. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 20:59)

Mariah (51,884) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I am imaging this scene (Mariah's reaction to the news of Bruno Mars falling to #2). MC standing with a champagne flute in her hand, she looks at the screen with the headline "No record for Uptown Funk", she raises her eyebrows while shrugging and says "They try but fail, every darn time." Then she takes a sip of the champagne, turns around and walks away singing slowly under her breath "uptown funk you up, uptown funk you up". (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 20:53)

Infinity (51,883) by Abraham from USA The wait is just too much. I hope "Infinity" will be Mariah's 19th number one. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 20:51)

One sweet day (51,882) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway I'm so happy that Mariah still has the record for most weeks at number one. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 20:34)

Hello (51,881) by Tevin from USA Hello everyone my name is Tevin. I am new to posting on this board even though I have been visiting it for a while. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 20:26)

What the funk? (51,880) by Andrew from UK Uptown Funk fell from number one? Want a little positivity? Well, no, this is not good news. You are all deluded. It's not good news, it's fucking great news. Now here's to "Infinity" bringing a little "funk" of its own. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 20:25)

God bless Paul Walker (51,879) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter He just saved Mariah from getting dethroned. I just let out a squeal. See You Again has knocked down Uptown Funk. UF can now hang out with WBT, we still own the top position. Yes we, because Mariah wouldn't be Mariah without her fans. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 19:52)

Re: MC1989 (51,878) by Jono from USA I don't think the record will be broken. "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth just dethroned Uptown Funk thanks to the Fast & Furious 7 success and its dedication to the late Paul Walker. Billboard doesn't predict Uptown Funk being able to come back and challenge Mariah's record, so for now it joins six other songs that got stuck at 14 weeks. Don't get me wrong, I think Bruno is unbelievably talented and certainly worthy, but I like that our Mariah gets to keep her record. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 19:09)

Mariah's iconic impact on pop culture is the stuff of legends (51,877) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End All the things I associate with MC that make it so easy to spot when someone's straight swagger-jacking her. In no particular order. 1. Poses. Mariah's poses are a visual trademark. She has her own silhouettes that are instantly recognisable. Didn't she patent some of them back in the day, during I wanna say Music Box? 2. Voice and tone. She's the only singer I know of who can't be imitated even for comedic effect. It's a testament to how much she's forged her own lane. I've heard good or at least passable Whitney, Barbra and Celine impersonators but never Mariah. 3. The hair styles. The "I dream of Genie" high pony tail, the curls, the sleek straight Rapunzel tresses etc. 4. Her smile. See Joseph Kahn for reference. 5. Hand singing. She's a dancer in her own way with how her whole body choreographs naturally whenever she's passionately performing a song. 6. The rarity. 7. Her skin. The other rarity. 8. Her speaking voice. If she'd never sung a song in her life she would still be known for her voice. 9. Mariahisms. It's like her own language with the Lambily. I don't know any other person who could publish a book full of just inside jokes and lingo. In fact, I want it. Can we have it Mimi? 10. Her songwriting, music and production. There's a very district Mariah sound. She builds a wall of sound that makes remakes either redundant or lacking. Emotions come to mind. Even songs as sparse as EFA become intimidating in their perfection. Long live infinity. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 17:49)

Shelly (51,876) by B from USA The Voice was my Bianca. It's sad that some people only come here just to complain on a daily basis. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 16:55)

Bill / B (51,874) by Dove from USA Bill, it's "I will rise steadily sailing out of their reach." B, thank you. I'm glad you're back too. I missed you when I thought you were gone, although I did enjoy your alter ego. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 15:46)

Let me get this straight (51,873) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End So Mariah Carey, the record holder of solo #1 Billboard Hot 100 songs, was never supposed to update her original #1's from 1998 even after adding 5 new #1s ever? Lest we forget, Mariah was the first artist to put out a compilation album centred around her #1's, only it was to commemorate being the female record holder at the time. Why wouldn't she want to celebrate being the #1 solo artist in the game, period? I think it's a great effort to launch #1 To Infinity at this moment in time, 25th anniversary and all the new chapters she's started with Sony, Vegas etc. It's a brilliant move, don't believe me, just watch. And I pre-ordered the album the same day it was pre-released and lamb or not that's something I've never done before. That tells me the whole Reveal Mariah thing worked really well because I didn't even know there would be a surprise included for the initial pre-orders or whatever. I didn't need anymore incentives than knowing Infinity was gonna be #19 on the tracklist. It's going to do wonders for Infinity and beyond. I just also like having the physical thing quite a lot, I'm old school like that. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 14:30)

Someday (51,872) by B from USA Mariah included the MTV Unplugged because it's exactly the same as the album version except it's stripped of the 90's instrumentation that she clearly hates. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 14:17)

Shelly (51,871) by B from USA Shelly, you have a beautiful soul. I understand your reasoning for not posting but I'm glad you're back. (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 14:15)

I need it, need it, need it (51,870) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter If Mariah really meant that I can have her when I want her, then now will be the time, I want a snippet of the new single from her. (I am a girl, but so what?) (Wednesday 15 April 2015; 13:24)

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