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AIW in psychological thrillers (104,838) by Andrew from the UK Okay, so that made me laugh but not more so than your reading psychological thrillers with All I Want For Christmas Is You featured therein. My all-time favourite film is The Silence of the Lambs. I can't for the life of me imagine Clarice consulting with Hannibal Lecter in an effort to find a pseudo-transsexual serial killer then hopping into her car, popping on the radio, and head bobbing to the beat whilst singing "Santa won't you bring me the one I really need." (Sunday 7 January 2024; 12:33) this is a reply to message 104,834

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,834) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Not me having Eric bring out Wikipedia on a fine Saturday evening. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 21:47)

Abbreviated abbreviations (104,837) by Andrew from the UK Why do people insist on abbreviating song titles? Mariah Carey has several hundred songs and remixes: for the sake of you saving a few precious seconds must everyone else spend a while trying to guess what it is you’re referring to? You have opposable thumbs - use them? And if AIW is the abbreviated abbreviation of All I Want For Christmas Is You, in order to shave off precious typing seconds I insist that Always Be My Baby is now AB, Anytime You Need A Friend is AY, and Almost Home is A. (Sunday 7 January 2024; 12:27) this is a reply to message 104,831

I'm That Chick (104,831) by Bobby A from United States MC sung at the Saadiyat Festival in UAE yesterday. There are videos on X of her singing LTT and ITC. I have always thought ITC was the beginning of MC writing cheesy and silly lyrics. I love the beat and the MJ sample, but I think the lyrics are on list of some her worst lyrics. I don't think she will write those type lyrics ever again because of the lukewarm reception to "Corny like Fritos" from Infinity. Don't you agree, Bill? Lol. And thanks for commenting on my picture. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 20:56)

I'm That Chick (104,836) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I actually enjoy ITC. Do I reach for it often? No, but I do like the song. I think it's a fun carefree song and whenever it comes on I usually don't skip. Infinity had some really clever lyrics but just something about the song didn't connect with me but I do enjoy the fun lyrics, I just hardly ever listen to it. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 23:03) this is a reply to message 104,831

I'm That Chick (104,831) by Bobby A from United States MC sung at the Saadiyat Festival in UAE yesterday. There are videos on X of her singing LTT and ITC. I have always thought ITC was the beginning of MC writing cheesy and silly lyrics. I love the beat and the MJ sample, but I think the lyrics are on list of some her worst lyrics. I don't think she will write those type lyrics ever again because of the lukewarm reception to "Corny like Fritos" from Infinity. Don't you agree, Bill? Lol. And thanks for commenting on my picture. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 20:56)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,835) by SM from Citizen of the World Lol. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 21:52) this is a reply to message 104,830

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,830) by Bobby A from United States Something told me to Google it after my last post. Some Lambs are shortening the AIWFCIY abbreviation to AIW. I found it on the UKMIX music site where Lambs posted about the Rockin and AIWFCIY top spot battle in December. So does that mean YDKWTD is now YDK. Lol. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:51)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,834) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Not me having Eric bring out Wikipedia on a fine Saturday evening. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 21:47) this is a reply to message 104,829

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,829) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands There is not a single Mariah song that has the abbreviation AIW, according to Wikipedia. The closest is All I Want For Christmas is You (AIWFCIY) and All I've Ever Wanted (AIEW). (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:45)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,833) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Haha wow I thought this was common knowledge. Yes it is "All I Want For Christmas". YDKWTD remains YDKWTD. AIW was shortened because everyone and their granddad knows the song All I Want For Christmas is You. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 21:40) this is a reply to message 104,830

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,830) by Bobby A from United States Something told me to Google it after my last post. Some Lambs are shortening the AIWFCIY abbreviation to AIW. I found it on the UKMIX music site where Lambs posted about the Rockin and AIWFCIY top spot battle in December. So does that mean YDKWTD is now YDK. Lol. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:51)

MC30 (104,832) by Bobby A from United States Eric, thank you for correcting my picture. You help me out in the technology department all the time. Also, thank you for putting up with my dysgraphia deficit. I say the word in my mind, but I don't type it into my sentence. Sometimes I catch my mistake while other times I don't. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 21:05) this is a reply to message 104,811

MC30 (104,811) by Bobby A from United States Wasn't there some type of label turmoil during the recording and rollout of MIAM? MC wanted a Beyonce type of digital release while IDJ wanted a traditional release with pre-orders. IDJ executives were unhappy with the performance of Memoirs and MC's delayed completion of MIAM. They were just ready to be done with MC knowing that MIAM would fulfill her contractual obligations to the label. The executives now are probably concerned that MC30 doesn't have fan interest for any IDJ MC30 releases. I am surprised that It's A Wrap got a vinyl release last year. MC probably financed the release herself. She only had one hit album during her time with IDJ. Charmbraclet, E=MC2, and MIAM were all commercial disappointments. RCA will probably not allow Yours ft. Justin Timberlake to be released. Angels Advocate and Jumpsmokers Remix albums have been leaked online. MIAM leftover tracks are probably nonexistent. The question in 2024 is what label is going to sign MC to release MC16. (Friday 5 January 2024; 17:15)

I'm That Chick (104,831) by Bobby A from United States MC sung at the Saadiyat Festival in UAE yesterday. There are videos on X of her singing LTT and ITC. I have always thought ITC was the beginning of MC writing cheesy and silly lyrics. I love the beat and the MJ sample, but I think the lyrics are on list of some her worst lyrics. I don't think she will write those type lyrics ever again because of the lukewarm reception to "Corny like Fritos" from Infinity. Don't you agree, Bill? Lol. And thanks for commenting on my picture. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 20:56)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,830) by Bobby A from United States Something told me to Google it after my last post. Some Lambs are shortening the AIWFCIY abbreviation to AIW. I found it on the UKMIX music site where Lambs posted about the Rockin and AIWFCIY top spot battle in December. So does that mean YDKWTD is now YDK. Lol. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:51) this is a reply to message 104,819

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Andrew, you're on an MC messageboard and don't know what AIW is? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:09)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,829) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands There is not a single Mariah song that has the abbreviation AIW, according to Wikipedia. The closest is All I Want For Christmas is You (AIWFCIY) and All I've Ever Wanted (AIEW). (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:45) this is a reply to message 104,828

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,828) by Bobby A from United States I want to know too. I was afraid to ask thinking that I should know the abbreviation for every MC song. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:38)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,828) by Bobby A from United States I want to know too. I was afraid to ask thinking that I should know the abbreviation for every MC song. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:38) this is a reply to message 104,826

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,826) by Andrew from the UK "AIW in psychological thrillers"? Woe betide anyone not to know what a Mariah Carey song abbreviation is. Especially in relation to psychological thrillers. I immediately thought "As It Was" by Harry Styles. I recall one of Martyn's last posts was protestation at lambs and fans on the board abbreviating song titles - forcing him to undergo surgical extraction of Mariah's entire catalogue from his brain. Okay, maybe the metaphor is mine but the point remains: what the bloody hell is AIW? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:51)

MC30 (104,827) by Stacey from USA And that's why I don't refer to MIAM as a whole album a mess. Even when an album as a whole isn't a favorite of mine, I'm always grateful it was released because of those songs I loved. The label dropped the ball but I'll give MC a break on this one. I won't begin to speculate what the breakdown of her marriage did to her emotionally. Divorce is tough no matter who you are. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:52) this is a reply to message 104,817

MC30 (104,817) by Andrew from the UK I love me some Eddie. But how can something of which there are rumours be a surprise? Stacey is correct using the word "mess" but it should refer to the entire project. Everything about it was created or handled in a fashion unbecoming a supposed international superstar. That being said, there are some great melodies and vocals on MIAM. Personally, I believe Triumphant Pulse Remix, Almost Home, The Art of Letting Go and You Don't Know To Do are pretty special. I encourage Mariah to make her next record an upbeat dance record. Don't nobody need another Cautionary tale that will disappear in a fraction of the time it takes to create. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:23)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,826) by Andrew from the UK "AIW in psychological thrillers"? Woe betide anyone not to know what a Mariah Carey song abbreviation is. Especially in relation to psychological thrillers. I immediately thought "As It Was" by Harry Styles. I recall one of Martyn's last posts was protestation at lambs and fans on the board abbreviating song titles - forcing him to undergo surgical extraction of Mariah's entire catalogue from his brain. Okay, maybe the metaphor is mine but the point remains: what the bloody hell is AIW? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:51) this is a reply to message 104,819

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Andrew, you're on an MC messageboard and don't know what AIW is? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:09)

MC30 (104,825) by Edward from USA She has the coins to release music on her own. It would even be cheaper for her to cut the middle man. I just think Mariah has lost her muse. She mentioned so many projects we then don't hear anything about. The Butterfly Lounge Sessions, The Theme Album, Someone's Uggly Daughter and now she has ten songs ready. It's like she starts something and then loses interest. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:24) this is a reply to message 104,812

MC30 (104,812) by Bill from the UK Great picture Bobby. I said it before, but Mariah should self-finance and release her next album. Do away with a label, no one needs them anymore, especially an artist like Mariah. That way it can be her vision, her plan, her single choices etc. without any interference to her creativeness. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 01:16)

MC30 (104,824) by Edward from USA I concur. By the time the Beyonce album dropped, there were not loose ends. Everything was well cooked and in place. The concept was well executed. Can you imagine an album like Daydream or Butterfly with a video for every song? I think by the time Mariah releases her new album, she should have everything ready, from remixes and videos to a promotional plan in place. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:13) this is a reply to message 104,820

MC30 (104,820) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter To be honest a surprise album by Mariah would not have had as much traction as Beyoncé's and that's not because I think Beyoncé is better. Mariah is a better artist through and through but Beyoncé knows how to market herself. Her whole album was a visual album with all high quality aesthetic videos and that's something I don't think Mariah would have pulled off. How many videos did we even get from MIAM? The only time Mariah could have gotten traction from a surprise album drop was if she released it right after TEOM. Not only was MIAM poorly planned it had almost no publicity. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:16)

E=MC2 (104,823) by Bobby A from United States I was just thinking that after TMB went #1, L.A. Reid chose Bye Bye as the next single and it only made it to #21. After that it seemed that all promotion stopped and album sales did not meet TEOM expectations. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 17:49) this is a reply to message 104,818

E=MC2 (104,818) by Andrew from the UK To portray this album as a failure is somewhat disingenuous. It debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, it gave Mariah her highest first week sales of any album and also a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Anyone who would not relish in this kind of success in 2024 is either not a fan or telling lies. The problem with the album is that it contains too much filler (much the same as the problem with The Emancipation of MiMi), ie., Last Kiss, Love Story, Thanks for Nothing, For The Record. This woeful R&B dreariness doesn't stand the test of time and Mariah keeps recycling it. This year's album should have no more than 11 tracks and be upbeat with hot material that is unique and accessible to all. And if "Songs in the Key of MC" isn't to be, then I must agree with Mimi L that the title should be concise - either one or two words - and not self-referential. What next? "My new secret name is Tinkerbell"? Give us a break. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:39)

MC30 (104,822) by Edward from USA Andrew, the rumor wasn't Mariah was about to release an album by surprise. After Beyonce dropped her album and was selling like hot pancakes, the rumor was about Mariah being mad because that's what she was planning to do. Obviously, the out of the blue release idea didn't make sense anymore. Mariah wasn't specific, but she stated she would basically keep her mouth shut from now on. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 17:25) this is a reply to message 104,817

MC30 (104,817) by Andrew from the UK I love me some Eddie. But how can something of which there are rumours be a surprise? Stacey is correct using the word "mess" but it should refer to the entire project. Everything about it was created or handled in a fashion unbecoming a supposed international superstar. That being said, there are some great melodies and vocals on MIAM. Personally, I believe Triumphant Pulse Remix, Almost Home, The Art of Letting Go and You Don't Know To Do are pretty special. I encourage Mariah to make her next record an upbeat dance record. Don't nobody need another Cautionary tale that will disappear in a fraction of the time it takes to create. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:23)

E=MC2 (104,821) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter E=MC2 is one of my favorite album from MC and I'll be forever sad that it wasn't a bigger success which it definitely should have been and would have possibly gotten her 1-2 more #1s but I understand she was going through a personal low. Also I love "Love Story", "Thanks 4 Nothin'" and "For the record". I especially love the bridge in "For the record" where she mentions so many of her previous songs. That was super clever. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:20) this is a reply to message 104,818

E=MC2 (104,818) by Andrew from the UK To portray this album as a failure is somewhat disingenuous. It debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, it gave Mariah her highest first week sales of any album and also a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Anyone who would not relish in this kind of success in 2024 is either not a fan or telling lies. The problem with the album is that it contains too much filler (much the same as the problem with The Emancipation of MiMi), ie., Last Kiss, Love Story, Thanks for Nothing, For The Record. This woeful R&B dreariness doesn't stand the test of time and Mariah keeps recycling it. This year's album should have no more than 11 tracks and be upbeat with hot material that is unique and accessible to all. And if "Songs in the Key of MC" isn't to be, then I must agree with Mimi L that the title should be concise - either one or two words - and not self-referential. What next? "My new secret name is Tinkerbell"? Give us a break. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:39)

MC30 (104,820) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter To be honest a surprise album by Mariah would not have had as much traction as Beyoncé's and that's not because I think Beyoncé is better. Mariah is a better artist through and through but Beyoncé knows how to market herself. Her whole album was a visual album with all high quality aesthetic videos and that's something I don't think Mariah would have pulled off. How many videos did we even get from MIAM? The only time Mariah could have gotten traction from a surprise album drop was if she released it right after TEOM. Not only was MIAM poorly planned it had almost no publicity. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:16) this is a reply to message 104,813

MC30 (104,813) by Edward from USA The rumor was that Mariah had planned to drop MIAM by surprise, but Beyoncé went ahead and did it first. To avoid situations like that, she doesn't reveal much about her projects anymore. IDJ has always been supportive of Mariah, but sadly she was too much in control and everything was messy. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 02:41)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Andrew, you're on an MC messageboard and don't know what AIW is? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:09) this is a reply to message 104,815

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,815) by Andrew from the UK What the hell is AIW? Are you drunk? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:09)

E=MC2 (104,818) by Andrew from the UK To portray this album as a failure is somewhat disingenuous. It debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, it gave Mariah her highest first week sales of any album and also a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Anyone who would not relish in this kind of success in 2024 is either not a fan or telling lies. The problem with the album is that it contains too much filler (much the same as the problem with The Emancipation of MiMi), ie., Last Kiss, Love Story, Thanks for Nothing, For The Record. This woeful R&B dreariness doesn't stand the test of time and Mariah keeps recycling it. This year's album should have no more than 11 tracks and be upbeat with hot material that is unique and accessible to all. And if "Songs in the Key of MC" isn't to be, then I must agree with Mimi L that the title should be concise - either one or two words - and not self-referential. What next? "My new secret name is Tinkerbell"? Give us a break. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:39) this is a reply to message 104,811

MC30 (104,811) by Bobby A from United States Wasn't there some type of label turmoil during the recording and rollout of MIAM? MC wanted a Beyonce type of digital release while IDJ wanted a traditional release with pre-orders. IDJ executives were unhappy with the performance of Memoirs and MC's delayed completion of MIAM. They were just ready to be done with MC knowing that MIAM would fulfill her contractual obligations to the label. The executives now are probably concerned that MC30 doesn't have fan interest for any IDJ MC30 releases. I am surprised that It's A Wrap got a vinyl release last year. MC probably financed the release herself. She only had one hit album during her time with IDJ. Charmbraclet, E=MC2, and MIAM were all commercial disappointments. RCA will probably not allow Yours ft. Justin Timberlake to be released. Angels Advocate and Jumpsmokers Remix albums have been leaked online. MIAM leftover tracks are probably nonexistent. The question in 2024 is what label is going to sign MC to release MC16. (Friday 5 January 2024; 17:15)

MC30 (104,817) by Andrew from the UK I love me some Eddie. But how can something of which there are rumours be a surprise? Stacey is correct using the word "mess" but it should refer to the entire project. Everything about it was created or handled in a fashion unbecoming a supposed international superstar. That being said, there are some great melodies and vocals on MIAM. Personally, I believe Triumphant Pulse Remix, Almost Home, The Art of Letting Go and You Don't Know To Do are pretty special. I encourage Mariah to make her next record an upbeat dance record. Don't nobody need another Cautionary tale that will disappear in a fraction of the time it takes to create. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:23) this is a reply to message 104,813

MC30 (104,813) by Edward from USA The rumor was that Mariah had planned to drop MIAM by surprise, but Beyoncé went ahead and did it first. To avoid situations like that, she doesn't reveal much about her projects anymore. IDJ has always been supportive of Mariah, but sadly she was too much in control and everything was messy. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 02:41)

MC30 (104,816) by Andrew from the UK But then there's nobody to blame when it all goes tits up. We know that Mariah - and the lambs - always need third parties to blame when she doesn't sell. And people to dismiss, in favour of praising her alone, when she does. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:11) this is a reply to message 104,812

MC30 (104,812) by Bill from the UK Great picture Bobby. I said it before, but Mariah should self-finance and release her next album. Do away with a label, no one needs them anymore, especially an artist like Mariah. That way it can be her vision, her plan, her single choices etc. without any interference to her creativeness. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 01:16)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,815) by Andrew from the UK What the hell is AIW? Are you drunk? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:09) this is a reply to message 104,814

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,814) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm a huge fan of psychological thriller books and movies and I've been binge reading books recently and I saw AIW mentioned in 2 psychological thriller books that I read recently. Always fun to see Mariah mentions. It has nothing significant to the plot but still makes me happy. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 02:52)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,814) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm a huge fan of psychological thriller books and movies and I've been binge reading books recently and I saw AIW mentioned in 2 psychological thriller books that I read recently. Always fun to see Mariah mentions. It has nothing significant to the plot but still makes me happy. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 02:52)

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