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About RJJ12 from USA: A fan since 1990. Favorite Mariah quotes, "It doesn't matter how I look, if I'm singin..." & "I can't even know what to say." I love R&B and Hip Hop, but I listen to any genre of music as long as the song is great. Love saaaanger/songwriters. I'm not a "yes" fan but I do give credit when its due.

Re: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting (91,172) (91,176) by RJJ12 from USA Looks like the three means girls have reunited. Ugh. Looks like it’s trash day, get rid of it before the garbage truck rolls by. (Saturday 26 October 2019; 18:38)

Re: Merry a Christmas St Johns performances (90,900) by RJJ12 from USA If her team is on the ball, they will submit the video format of the concert for a Netflix special during or after thanksgiving. It would be massive. Gaga had her documentary, Beyoncé had her cochella performance, but classic Christmas Mariah performances at her peak would really get a bunch of clicks and more interest in purchasing the deluxe version. Maybe even have an advert of the audio being available on the deluxe before and after the concert footage. It has tons of replay value because a documentary or performance you can watch once and forget about it, but a Christmas concert will rise again in views the following year, just like the music. My thoughts. (Thursday 26 September 2019; 02:20)

Mariah bikini pic / in the mix (90,754) by RJJ12 from USA She looks really good in this pic. We haven’t gotten a new bikini shot in years. Looks like a mixture of dieting and maybe some cool sculpting. This looks like a good balanced body. Not too thin, kind of reminds me of her 2007 body where they caught her in the beach topless. Maybe she is preparing to film a video for in the mix. When does the new song premiere? (Wednesday 4 September 2019; 19:47)

Re: Article: Anitta shares inspiring story after Mariah follows her (90,659) (90,665) by RJJ12 from USA I liked Mariah's response to her. It was very kind and genuine. In recent years she has acknowledged and gave love to young female artists via social media, which I think is cool. (Wednesday 21 August 2019; 05:50)

Re: Tommy cried to Beautiful Ones (90,599) (90,608) by RJJ12 from USA Originally I thought it might had been somebody from Dru Hill or even Prince. I would have never thought it was Devante from Jodeci. Sisqo said Devante produced the song but I believe Corey Rooney is shown as the producer. Interesting. (Wednesday 14 August 2019; 09:16)

Dev Hynes on working with Mariah in the studio (90,593) by RJJ12 from USA I love it when other producers/songwriters talk about her songwriting/producing talent/genius. He really has a lot to respect for her. They seem pretty close now and I feel like he might be at the helm of a lot of songs on her next album. It makes sense since he was in her insta stuff. (Tuesday 13 August 2019; 02:04)

Re: MC video in Aspen (90,584) (90,592) by RJJ12 from USA I think she is talking about her younger nephew Michael that barely gets mentioned. The one that Patricia never returned after a weekend visit. (Tuesday 13 August 2019; 01:54)

Tommy cried to Beautiful Ones (90,586) by RJJ12 from USA Sisqo gave some tea, this is the kind of stuff that needs to be in the book. Tommy crying in the studio and the elusive Devante from Jodeci doing the speaking part. How did Mariah swing that one. (Monday 12 August 2019; 20:55)

Re: Old Town Road (90,467) (90,468) by RJJ12 from USA OTR is a novelty song like Macarena and I like both. OTR is a fun song and blends two of musics most profitable genres in the US (Country/Hip Hop). I love the blending and I'm sure we will start to hear more releases soon in the same vein. On the topic of it dethroning OSD. Streaming made this possible. You can't compare the two because OSD made it on radio play, single sales (people had to get in their car to purchase and pick up the phone to request), and no remixes to add to the count. This is why Mariah is unbothered by it. Her record is pre digital era, so if she really wanted to her team can still claim "the longest running number 1 in the pre-digital era". So he can have it in her mind, she knows that streaming will help AIWFCIY reach the elusive #1, set new records for her, add to her #1 count as an overall artist, female, songwriter, and producer. She holds a bunch of other records, what's losing some when she can potentially gain new ones. Longest trek to number 1 from its original release date (1994), I like the sound of that. (Monday 29 July 2019; 18:47)

Re: Why (88,721) (88,742) by RJJ12 from USA But Randy there isn't much else she can do this go round now can she? Most artists don't get residuals when they were in their heyday. They usually die broke. She's got money because she wrote 17 number 1 singles so songwriters will always have royalties paid out. Back to my first sentence. The label isn't supporting her or investing much into her project. They released a buzz single with a budget conscious video instead of being bold and sending the song to (caps) all radio formats, especially when it started to become a meme. Then they decide to do instant grats and release half the album to get the young streaming markets attention and that didn't work because kids only stream what's popular and on trend and she is neither unless it's Christmas. All her other projects she didn't promote much and had poor roll outs so retailers understocked her cd and anyone that does buy her music buys the cd and since it's not stocked she was never going to have a big first week sales. Then the label finally decides to release With You and only sends its to AC stations. No pop, not top 40. That had to be a bitter pill for her to swallow. Can you image being used to having your song sent to all formats only to find out the label is putting you out to pasture on AC only. It's got tax write off written all over the project. She already had these concerts lined up but I was proud that she at least promoted the heck out of it for the little free time she had with good performances and insightful interviews. Jennifer Lopez is on Epic as well but they dump tons of money her way on big budget videos and A list collabs like Cardi on Dinero yet she keeps flopping. She's releasing another single and the label paid for French on that one. A No No at least got sent to urban which is her only chance in hell at garnering a decent hit and it's already gaining spins but she needs the label to send it to pop and top 40. If it's not a big enough hit on urban to cross over the era is done. You see she wanted Cardi and Kim and the label only bothered to pay for Stefflon Don and even did a crappy version of a remix. If I were her I'd tour too at least to make some kind of money at this point. At least the tour isn't a rehash and worth attending. Just my thoughts. (Friday 22 March 2019; 06:25)

Re: Caution Chicago (88,480) (88,492) by RJJ12 from USA Hey Jono. I will be there at 8pm so I can people watch while DJ Suss One spins. She probably won't be on stage until 9pm. (Tuesday 12 March 2019; 00:11)

Re: The video/high notes (88,397) (88,401) by RJJ12 from USA I will be at the Chicago show on the 11th. (Friday 8 March 2019; 17:36)

A No No video (88,377) by RJJ12 from USA I'm baaaaaaaack. It's cute, simple, and at least they could afford some extras on the shoe string budget the label seems to be giving her these days. (Friday 8 March 2019; 05:19)

Re: Hot 100 #14 (86,835) (86,841) by RJJ12 from USA I don't find it sad at all. She had an amazing chart run that most artists would envy. How many artists can say they had #1 records spanning 2 decades? If she manages to chart again with new material I'd be happy for her but anything at this point is icing on the cake to a career that no one could dream up. (Tuesday 4 December 2018; 01:59)

Re: Norway show (86,828) (86,833) by RJJ12 from USA She sounds really good. These are her best vocals all year. I was a big worried after a year of blah vocals that her Christmas shows were going to be a let down. Her outfits are forgivable as long as she isn't in a body suit singing Silent Night like the year Beyoncé came to see one of her shows. (Monday 3 December 2018; 22:05)

Hot 100 #14 (86,827) by RJJ12 from USA Week of December 8th, AIW jumps from 29-14. (Monday 3 December 2018; 20:41)

Re: I feel ashamed (86,798) (86,826) by RJJ12 from USA Special K, you got a list going now. Everybody on the hit list. We need a new pic of you with you MC inspired ponytail pointing into the camera - lol. Does Money know about your love for Bryan? Lol j/k. (Monday 3 December 2018; 18:39)

Re: Bill (86,804) (86,825) by RJJ12 from USA Bill from the UK. Your response is hilarious. I love your shameless admittance to interloping in others affairs as a best trait. Please continue to show your unapologetic humor on the board. (Monday 3 December 2018; 18:34)

Re: Cohesion (86,702) (86,707) by RJJ12 from USA Read ha AB. (Friday 30 November 2018; 21:15)

Re: Cohesion (86,659) (86,683) by RJJ12 from USA Correction. Most people love tracks 7, 8, and 9 as most posters have discussed their love for these songs since the album came out. They are among the most discussed on the board. So if the album fails that automatically means the songs lack quality? That's a less than smart defense for your point of view. Your view is the minority for most lambs regarding those tracks and no amount of propaganda or posts from you repeating the same thing is going to change that. But I'm sure you'll keep repeating yourself One Mo Gen. (Friday 30 November 2018; 03:11)

Re: Almost Home (86,660) (86,682) by RJJ12 from USA Almost Home is not loved by non fans. You are reaching. It went no where on the charts and radio. Only lambs know that song and not all of us like it. Sounds like Siri is singing that song. OMG is lush and sorry that a lot of you never heard the term One Mo Gen as it's common to some of us. The piano intro until those lush backgrounds kick in along with the base line and chorus makes it instantaneously addicting. It's a perfect love song along with tracks 8 and 9. I imagine your bed is cold and empty. I can only imagine the blandness that is Almost Home being played for the poor soul that chooses you when your bar closes for the night. Mess. (Friday 30 November 2018; 03:05)

Re: Justice for AIWFCIY (86,565) (86,604) by RJJ12 from USA Hi jacker, it actually peaked at #9 last year on the Hot 100. This year is its best bet to hit #1 as both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are on the same tracking week. Last year it peaked in streams on Christmas Day but since both eve and day were on speedster tracking weeks, the streaming numbers were split. Her team needs to hold off on discounting the song until December 14th to give Ariana's streaming numbers to her video release of Thank U Next to die down. Lambs have already started a campaign and even created a website for the campaign called "#MakeMyWishComeThrough". Click on the red We Are Lambily button and it takes you to their twitter feed. They need to hold off on A No No remix until after Christmas if they want the song to stand a chance against All I Want For a Christmas Is You. If it can hit #1, she will get plenty of press and use the coverage to gain instead on A No No Remix afterwards. Since it's well on its way on beating its #9 position last year, it's best to hold off on a new single. (Wednesday 28 November 2018; 03:47)

Re: SiriusXM full interview (86,568) (86,597) by RJJ12 from USA Sorry I forgot to include the link to the interview. (Tuesday 27 November 2018; 23:22)

SiriusXM full interview (86,568) by RJJ12 from USA Another great interview. Glad the full interview is available. Sounds like the label allowed her to release an experimental album of her career since she's always been required to focus on making hits. Glad she finally got a chance to do so. Glad the focus of the interview questions are more towards her songwriting and not shade and diva demands. I can hear her talk about her creative process all day. Interesting that the label wanted to release the album in time for Black Friday but missed the mark for China's gigantic singles' day. The Asian market is her biggest one and a new song wouldn't have hurt and the album wasn't out until 5 days after the event. Great interview. It's like we have the old Mariah back after Butterfly. Great answers. Articulate while still cracking jokes. Humble and discussing her creative process on all these great songs she has written. (Tuesday 27 November 2018; 07:20)

Re: Where is the video? (86,562) (86,566) by RJJ12 from USA Caution promotion is on hold until next year. It's better this way since it's Christmas time and she's booked for concerts this whole month. Her team needs to put their focus on AIWFCIY as it will debut on the Hot 100 at #29 and we aren't even in December. If this song is going to hit #1 it's now or never. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are in the same tracking week this year. The song peaked in streams on Christmas but Christmas Eve and Day were on different tracking weeks so the numbers were split. Mark my words. This song will have a new peak this year. We need to wait until December 14th to start a campaign as Ariana is releasing her video soon to hold on to number 1 with additional streams. After Christmas she will be back to the States and she can film and promote A No No remix video until her Vegas shows in February. (Tuesday 27 November 2018; 06:23)

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