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About Bobby A from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

Bee in my bonnet (107,846) by Bobby A from United States David Foster said this in his defense as to why their voices didn't blend together. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 19:42) this is a reply to message 107,842

Bee in my bonnet (107,842) by Edward from USA Luis Miguel is an exceptional singer with a powerful voice. He could definitely keep up with her back. And even now, he sounds amazing and he never lips on his concerts. The fact is, when Luis Miguel heard the final mix, he didn't like how their voices blended together. With Rainbow being such a rushed album, Mariah didn't have time to go back into the studio with him. If they'd had more time, I'm sure they could've created something great. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 16:53)

AIWFCIY (107,844) by Bobby A from United States Edward, have you been binge watching Perry Mason lately? Lol. Your defense attorney skills are impressive. I have one question for you still, why do you think MC doesn't sell albums like she used to? (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 18:17) this is a reply to message 107,839

AIWFCIY (107,839) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, if it were just up to the Lambs, AIWFCIY probably wouldn't have hit the top or become as popular as it is now. Her core fanbase isn't big enough anymore to push the song to the top on its own. The song's really got a life of its own at this point. It's the regular listeners, many of whom might not even know her back catalogue, who are the driving force behind its success. In other words, it's the general public that's made AIWFCIY such a big hit. Unlike Brenda, Mariah's name and achievements are still a big deal in the music scene today. Her concerts, public appearances, Christmas releases, social media presence, and loyal fans all give AIWFCIY a boost on the charts too. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 01:23)

AIWFCIY (107,838) by Bobby A from United States Do you think the AIWFCIY vs RATCT battle was created by Sony and Universal Music Group to set the stage for AIWFCIY's enormous record breaking success this year? I envisioned the label executives agreed in the board room to create a marketing strategy to help get RATCT to #1 for the song's 65th anniversary by hyping up the battle between the two songs. The battle has really solidified the success of AIWFCIY this holiday season. The Lambs have really come out in full force to keep AIWFCIY on top of the Billboard Hot 100. (Monday 23 December 2024; 23:01) this is a reply to message 107,836

AIWFCIY (107,836) by Edward from USA It's on Billboard news. (Monday 23 December 2024; 22:02)

Greatness (107,827) by Bobby A from United States I noticed it, but I have tried not to think about it. I guess that is why she didn't use it at all on Caution. That is not my favorite part of her voice anyway. I love her full voice alto range. That is were she shines the most now. Her whistle register at the end Oh Santa was not pleasant to my ear yesterday hearing it in a store while shopping. I think Gladys Knight said 20 years ago that MC was singing out her range. I can't find the interview, but I can assume she was referring to her whistle register on Emotions. Gladys Knight got her start singing in the church and lead vocalists never sang out of their range leading a song. Female vocalists stuck to their God given range of soprano or alto. It was just unflattering to sing out of your range for the sake of vocal acrobatics. The purpose of the lead vocalist is to lead the song and give the choir cues when to sing their various section parts. To conclude, Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark would throw her shoe at you if you were off key or singing out of your range. Lol. (Monday 23 December 2024; 12:42) this is a reply to message 107,825

Greatness (107,825) by Edward from USA I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed this, or maybe it's just me, but Mariah's whistle register has deteriorated to the point where it doesn't even sound like her anymore. I'm pretty sure if some of us have noticed, she's well aware of it too. I felt really sad when I heard her part on Ariana's "Yes, And" remix, it sounded unpleasant to the ear, even when studio tweaking was involved. I kind of feel that Mariah might not believe she can deliver great vocals in the studio anymore. if that's not the case, it's hard for me to understand why she hasn't released at least an EP for her loyal fans in six year. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely happy with AIWFCIY breaking records and setting new ones, but if that's all we're going to get from her, it's starting to feel like a one-trick pony to me, especially when we know the greatness she's capable of. (Monday 23 December 2024; 04:36)

Passion (107,821) by Bobby A from United States I am starting to come to the consenus with everyone else. Mimi, maybe the biopic movie first and then a new album. Whichever it is, MC seems to be in no hurry to release a new album. (Sunday 22 December 2024; 17:48) this is a reply to message 107,819

Passion (107,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter We love a positivity so go RA spread that cheer. I however feel similar to what others mentioned. I think making new music is really at the bottom of her priorities right now, let alone bringing the TEOM energy. It could be that she isn't currently on a label and doesn't want to release a solid body of work until she has logistics in place. She also seems more excited about her biopic rather than an album. We've been hearing she's got 10 songs ready for a while now and she has yet to lay vocals. TEOM Mariah wrote 4 bangers in a span of less than 48 hours. She was hungry back then she had something to prove, I think right now she has fully embraced her "legend" status and "retired until Christmas" status. Music will always be special to her and sometimes her inner Mimi comes out hungry to make a splash that's why she tried jumping on many hot remixes in recent times, but I don't know why she always jumps in by the time the momentum is gone. I will ofcourse always be hungry for new Mariah music so I hope she releases a full body of work soon (unpopular opinion I could not care less about her alt rock album). I would love a collab album with some fresh and current stars especially female artists. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 23:23)

Passion (107,818) by Bobby A from United States I would love a mostly pop record with 3-4 R&B tracks. It would be what she needs to get pop radio and the buying public to pay attention to her new music. It worked for Adele on 25 after 21 was more R&B and soul. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 20:04) this is a reply to message 107,813

Passion (107,813) by Shezz from Pk I 100% agree with you there Edward. Do you think it's because she has created a lot of music over the last 30 odd years and doesn't have much inspiration or drive to do more or because she knows her new music doesn't sell at all and hence doesn't feel motivated to put new music out any more? I feel she is motivated by success and that's why she puts more of an effort into the Christmas seasons? Does she even have a record label contract currently? I do feel she has one more album left in her and we will get something in the near future. I have a feeling she is still searching for her sound and hasn't created anything that really excites her yet hence when she talks about new music her old excitement isn't there yet. Robert Anthony I hope her next album is more of a fun pop record - ofcourse she will always have her ballads but I wonder if going back to her old formula of a Fantasy/ Heartbreaker/ Loverboy/ Dreamlover etc type of first single release would serve her better? (Saturday 21 December 2024; 04:10)

Passion (107,817) by Bobby A from United States I feel that she still has the passion for new music. If she did not, MC would not have agreed to collaborate with Latto, Ariana Grande, and Muni Long. She has been trying to get her voice stronger to record an album like she wants to record vocally. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 17:05) this is a reply to message 107,812

Passion (107,812) by Edward from USA I hate to rain on your parade, but Mariah's passion for creating new music doesn't seem to be the same as it once was. Even when she talks about it, there's a noticeable lack of the excitement she used to have when she couldn't wait to share what she had been cooking up in the studio. She's far from being in the vibrant "Mimi era" energy. She should team up with some big names like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Ariana and a few others to release a collabo album. It feels like only her core fanbase is eagerly anticipating new music from her. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 01:49)

Fortnite game (107,811) by Bobby A from United States Have you seen MC's likeness in Fortnite's Winterfest yet? The graphic designer got her likeness perfect. I like the fact that MC said yes to her likeness being apart of Fortnite's Winterfest. It is just another great treat to continue her holiday dominance. By the way, AIWFCIY's radio spins have increased this week. I think MC has a new manager and team working with her. She hasn't had so many interviews, endorsements, and merchandise/media partnerships in a 3-month period in a long time. Could we be headed into a promotional season similar to TEOM in 2025? (Friday 20 December 2024; 22:25)

Week 3 (107,808) by Bobby A from United States January 10th would be the perfect day to drop a surprise ballad to capitalize on all of her success this Christmas season. I believe it would do well on the charts. With You was her last Billboard charting single from 2019. Something 10 times better than With You could explode on pop and R&B radio. (Thursday 19 December 2024; 22:12) this is a reply to message 107,807

Week 3 (107,807) by Edward from USA AIWFCIY has already tied Old Town Road for the most weeks at number one on streaming (20 weeks). If it remains at number one next week, as projected, Mariah Carey would set a new record. She would also be within three weeks of reclaiming the record "One Sweet Day" record. (Thursday 19 December 2024; 17:35)

Week 3 (107,805) by Bobby A from United States What a great end to 2024. This is a good sign that people will embrace MC16 in 2025. I am predicting a summer release. (Wednesday 18 December 2024; 22:32) this is a reply to message 107,802

Week 3 (107,802) by Edward from USA AIWFCIY is projected to be #1 next week. She's setting a new record in 2025. (Wednesday 18 December 2024; 13:05)

Next week's race is tight (107,799) by Bobby A from United States There weren't a lot of huge November album releases this year like last year. So, that is probably helping AIW score really big with streams and radio airplay. I think she will be on top at least through the second week of January. (Monday 16 December 2024; 21:10) this is a reply to message 107,798

Next week's race is tight (107,798) by Edward from USA When Brenda hit number one last year, it was only for the first two weeks. As Christmas Day gets closer, Mariah's numbers are way stronger than Brenda's. I'm pretty sure Mariah will stay at the top for a third week, and most likely a fourth week as well. (Monday 16 December 2024; 19:38)

Merry Christmas (107,796) by Bobby A from United States Merry Christmas has an impressive list of musicians who played on the album. No wonder Merry Christmas has such a polished sound and production. MC was able to duplicate the polished sound and production slightly on Butterfly. Anyway, I am sure Tommy called each one personally to ask if they would be part of Mariah's Christmas album. His expertise and impressive business sense helped Merry Christmas to become one of the greatest Christmas albums of all time. (Monday 16 December 2024; 00:22)

Spotify news (107,790) by Bobby A from United States I would say MC has saved the music industry this year. In 2024, many albums and singles have been quite boring and the same old formula from back in the late 2000s. (Saturday 14 December 2024; 21:35) this is a reply to message 107,788

Spotify news (107,788) by Edward from USA Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is the most-streamed holiday song of all time and officially the first holiday song to break 2 billion streams. Congratulations, Mariah. The way I see it, Mariah will stay on top until the end of the year. (Saturday 14 December 2024; 17:16)

New AIWFC CD single (107,784) by Bobby A from United States Do you still have a DVD player? Most DVD players will play a CD. Also, you can record the CD to a USB or SD card if you have one of those late 2000s Singing Karaoke players and then make a mp3 file on your computer. (Friday 13 December 2024; 21:56) this is a reply to message 107,782

New AIWFC CD single (107,782) by Jamie from UK I just received my AIWFC new CD single, I wish it was available on streaming too as I don't have a CD player anymore and want Christmas Wrapping on my phone. (Friday 13 December 2024; 18:06)

For the nostaglia (107,780) by Bobby A from United States What is MC saying at the beginning of Loverboy before she says Mimi's got a new boyfriend? Is it Buro? I have always thought Buro was another nickname for Brat. Or is Buro Trey's nickname? (Friday 13 December 2024; 11:19)

Merry Christmas 30 (107,774) by Bobby A from United States Target is selling the vinyl for $99. It will be released on 12/13. (Wednesday 11 December 2024; 02:55) this is a reply to message 107,759

Merry Christmas 30 (107,759) by Jamie from UK The audio quality of the St John The Devine convert is far superior on this release than the deluxe edition. Plus the added bonus of Hero. I wasn't going to purchase but after hearing how much better it was I couldn't resist. (Friday 6 December 2024; 14:20)

So happy (107,772) by Bobby A from United States I think all of the recent Christmas interviews, the 30th anniversary, the concerts, and the pop-up bar have taken AIWFCIY to new levels this holiday season. Plus, people are more excited about Christmas this year. Last year was kind of bleak and people were less enthusiastic about the holiday season. (Tuesday 10 December 2024; 18:05) this is a reply to message 107,771

So happy (107,771) by Edward from USA AIWFCIY is already projected to hold the number one position on the Hot 100 next week. Even though it's still an early prediction, the song seems to be performing really well across streaming, radio, and sales. The competition is tough though, RATCT and LC made huge jumps to their respective top five position on the chart. (Tuesday 10 December 2024; 14:16)

Back at number one (107,768) by Bobby A from United States AIWFCIY is back at #1. Wow. People needed some love and joy in the lives last week. I know I do. (Monday 9 December 2024; 20:35)

Article: Wild fight breaks out between Mariah Carey fans (107,765) by Bobby A from United States Baltimore is one of toughest urban cities to live in the U.S. (Monday 9 December 2024; 18:44) this is a reply to message 107,764

Article: Wild fight breaks out between Mariah Carey fans (107,764) by Libra Lamb from USA This is nuts. Trashy and nutty. (Monday 9 December 2024; 17:06)

Marc Shaiman (107,762) by Bobby A from United States Marc Shaiman's two Christmas songs with MC reminds me how MC can just hum the melody at the piano and any piano player can reproduce exactly what she hummed. I just know that is how Christmas Time Is In The Air Again was created. We need an album just solely produced by Marc Shaiman. (Sunday 8 December 2024; 23:56)

One wish or a possible fact? (107,757) by Bobby A from United States I said it already this week, but only 1 like. Lol. (Friday 6 December 2024; 08:43) this is a reply to message 107,756

One wish or a possible fact? (107,756) by Edward from USA I anticipate that All I Want for Christmas Is You will secure two more weeks at number one this holiday season, while Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and Last Christmas could each claim one week at the top. This would position AIWFCIY just four weeks away from breaking the record for the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. (Thursday 5 December 2024; 19:27)

Could it be possible (107,750) by Bobby A from United States I am predicting that Kendrick Lamar will lose steam this week so MC can be number #1 next week. She will face some tough competition for the #1 spot from Brenda and George as we get closer to Christmas. (Wednesday 4 December 2024; 13:42) this is a reply to message 107,748

Could it be possible (107,748) by Shezz from Pk Mariah is projected to be #1 next week by Talk of the Charts. Will Brenda Lee gain steam and take over in the coming weeks? I love how Hot 100 becomes exciting now every December. Bar Song tied Old Town Road last week for 19 weeks at number 1, then got knocked off my Lamar. If Mariah gets 2-3 weeks at #1 this year, she might be in the running to take that title next year. (Wednesday 4 December 2024; 05:30)

And somewhere on the Billboard charts (107,745) by Bobby A from United States Last Christmas is sitting at #2 on the iTunes chart today because it is the song's 40th anniversary. It will definitely be in top 10 next week on the Hot 100. It would have been so cool if MC had planned to release her cover of Last Christmas this holiday season. She really doesn't release stand alone singles like Usher, Keyshia Cole, Drake, and other artists. (Tuesday 3 December 2024; 23:53) this is a reply to message 107,741

And somewhere on the Billboard charts (107,741) by Edward from USA Billboard Hot 100 10. All I Want for Christmas Is You (+) 15. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (+) 18. Last Christmas (+) 19. Jingle Bell Rock (Re-Entry) Billbaord Holiday 100 1. All I Want for Christmas Is You (+) 2. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (-) 3. Last Christmas (+) 4. Jingle Bell Rock (-) (+) Ascending Bullet (-) Descending Bullet (Tuesday 3 December 2024; 18:00)

And somewhere on the Billboard charts (107,743) by Bobby A from United States Are Mariah and Brenda going battle this year again for #1? It is looking like it already. (Tuesday 3 December 2024; 20:09) this is a reply to message 107,741

And somewhere on the Billboard charts (107,741) by Edward from USA Billboard Hot 100 10. All I Want for Christmas Is You (+) 15. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (+) 18. Last Christmas (+) 19. Jingle Bell Rock (Re-Entry) Billbaord Holiday 100 1. All I Want for Christmas Is You (+) 2. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (-) 3. Last Christmas (+) 4. Jingle Bell Rock (-) (+) Ascending Bullet (-) Descending Bullet (Tuesday 3 December 2024; 18:00)

Seriously? (107,736) by Bobby A from United States Right on Mimi. I want any artist of today to even try to have the success that MC has had in her career especially in the 90s. MC ruled the 90s so much so that no other artist had multi-platinum worldwide hit albums and record breaking #1 singles for 10 years without a break. (Monday 2 December 2024; 23:26) this is a reply to message 107,735

Seriously? (107,735) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter The key word/phrase is "majority of her success". So not all of her success is contained in the 90s. The list isn't for "who peaked in the 21st century". Mariah wasn't irrelevant in the 21st century. She had a second song of the decade, she had multiple #1s, she broke multiple records including becoming the the artist with the most #1's, she is probably the only artist who ended and started multiple years at the #1 position, 7 top 5 albums , 11 top 20 singles, multiple accolades and other stuff I can remember at this point of time. Also AIW single handedly is responsible for how now more and more artists make Christmas albums early on into their careers. And what do you mean she's not a pop star? Of course she is. Pop isn't only bubblegum pop, it's any artist/music that has been popular at a certain point of time, Billboard named her the greatest popstar of 1991. Anyways all of this to say I'm not saying she should top the list, could have been one of the honourable mentions. (Monday 2 December 2024; 22:10)

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