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In Your Feelings (112,687) by jaker20 from US Mariah has an image problem to get another hit. Gen Z will always associate her with Christmas and 90s songs that she won't be able to measure up to. No one can. You just stated it yourself: Music Box and Daydream Mariah would cringe with In Your Feelings. Obsessed is an aberration, it's destined to be her biggest song after AIWFC, but at her age she is not going to make a song like that anymore, and the public won't believe it if she does. Other than luck, she's left with very little to options. And honestly, lambs wanting for Bruno Mars to collab with her is pretty desperate. I think they just want to replicate the success of his song with Lady Gaga. It's never going to happen. Charts don't mean much like it used to, so I don't think that is a worthy record to pursue. Nicky Minaj has like 150 Billboard hot 100 songs, ridiculous. Besides, AIWFC is going to continue to break every existing record out there, records that actually matters because it's always about the song. (Sunday 14 December 2025; 22:07) this is a reply to message 112,664

In Your Feelings (112,664) by Giovanni from USA I love it so much but I can't listen to it anymore cause her voice sounds bad. Music Box and Daydream Mariah would cringe if they heard that. Overall I still enjoy HFIA just wish it had at least one hit. In my opinion if MOAIA Mariah was singing "In your feelings" it would be more enjoyable and a potential hit. The lyrics and production is there it's just the fans are not. I think there's a lot of remaining fans who don't care if she has any more hits but for me I'd like her to at least tie The Beatles' record. It's time for Mariah to write with Bruno and give us the collaboration some of us have wanted for years. (Saturday 13 December 2025; 08:00)

In Your Feelings (112,653) by jaker20 from US It's doing really well on R&B radio but I doubt that she'll do a video for it when she didn't even do a proper video for Sugar Sweet which is now the most streamed song in the album. (Thursday 11 December 2025; 15:57)

History in the making (112,652) by jaker20 from US I loved my post so much that I had to agree with myself and post an internal monologue because there's a light in me that shines brightly. (Thursday 11 December 2025; 15:52) this is a reply to message 112,645

History in the making (112,645) by Edward from USA Don't worry, we all talk to ourselves sometimes. Sending yourself a heart reminded of Beyonce's "I'm feeling myself". (Wednesday 10 December 2025; 20:45)

Serious question (112,642) by jaker20 from US For females there is none. I just hope she can write for other artists to be a complete songwriter. (Wednesday 10 December 2025; 16:58) this is a reply to message 112,638

Serious question (112,638) by Lambi from USA Who is actually Mariah's closest formidable competition in terms of being a complete singer-songwriter? Is there anyone who genuinely matches her combination of vocal prowess and songwriting talent? Who? (Wednesday 10 December 2025; 11:21)

History in the making (112,637) by jaker20 from US It's absolutely crazy to think that Mariah owned the record for 25 years, then lose it and only to take it back. It's just mind-boggling. Also, I think I just replied to myself before this post. (Wednesday 10 December 2025; 02:10) this is a reply to message 112,634

History in the making (112,634) by BFF from United States I love the fact that Mariah will be able to take the record back after "One Sweet Day" was surpassed by those awful songs by Lil' Nas X and Shaboozey. Mariah deserves to retake her place at the throne and all of the others can rightfully bow down. As Mariah would say, "I worked hard for this mess." (Tuesday 9 December 2025; 21:32)

Here For It All Christmas (112,636) by jaker20 from US Actually, I think the album is really a new step for her, she's embracing her current voice and hopefully taking a new artistic direction as her next step in her art. No over-stylized vocal, overly dramatic and lyrics about desperation and heavy emotional suffering over long lost love, and negative emotional heartbreak etc. etc. Just understated, soft and calm non-screaming vocals and messages of love, gentle optimism and inspiration in her lyrics that fans know her, but many likely don't. It's a back to basics, easy listening, adult-contemporary, just think of Music Box which many don't even know is great a song in her album. Or inspirational gospel-adjacent 70-80s turn of the decade breezy feeling sound. I hope she bring that back, some people are so negative and grouchy these days maybe they need it. And that could be new for her. Sure, they're not blockbuster top of the charts sounding pop songs, but for someone who's got an iconic song topping song breaking records for the gen z, why should she make more for the charts. This is a new direction for her and I hope she keeps on making them if the studios allow it. (Wednesday 10 December 2025; 02:03) this is a reply to message 112,632

Here For It All Christmas (112,632) by jaker20 from US Well at least she is not ignoring the album altogether. This is what I wish she had done with Caution, incorporating materials from her latest album to her Christmas shows. I think that gives it some push, especially In Your Feelings which is currently number 2 on the R&B charts. Jesus I Do, My Love and In Your Feelings, even the fun uptempo I Wont Allow It would fit well into her Christmas setlist. (Tuesday 9 December 2025; 16:14)

Here For It All Christmas (112,632) by jaker20 from US Well at least she is not ignoring the album altogether. This is what I wish she had done with Caution, incorporating materials from her latest album to her Christmas shows. I think that gives it some push, especially In Your Feelings which is currently number 2 on the R&B charts. Jesus I Do, My Love and In Your Feelings, even the fun uptempo I Wont Allow It would fit well into her Christmas setlist. (Tuesday 9 December 2025; 16:14)

Would you rather? (112,630) by jaker20 from US I hope Mariah gets as many weeks as she can with AIWFC because as we have seen in the last 5 years, it's quite easy to get 15+ weeks at number one 1 now. Apart from Lile Nas' record, just a year ago, that Bar Song also did 18 weeks. Harry Styles' As It Was would have done 25 weeks if it wasn't for a few songs being released in between it. Same with Morgan Wallen's Last Night would have done 23 weeks+. So it not that hard anymore. Because outside of the Christmas season, the chart points are so low most of the time. In fact it's only during this season that chart points are so high across multiple songs. That just shows how impressive AIWFCIY domination is. So if it's about records, she should take this as far as she can because all these records are meant to be broken. (Monday 8 December 2025; 23:25) this is a reply to message 112,603

Would you rather? (112,603) by T from USA If you could only chose one. Would you rather Mariah have the record for the longest running #1 hit or the most #1 hits? Scenario 1) AIWFCIY is number one for three more weeks giving it a total of twenty one weeks, and 100 weeks in total on the Hot 100. Scenario 2) AIWFCIY stalls forever at eighteen weeks, but her next two singles (featured or solo) go to #1, and so her all time Hot 100 total is 99 weeks. Pick one. (Friday 5 December 2025; 23:55)

Would you rather? (112,622) by jaker20 from US The problem with the charts now is the "double count". The streams of one song count to the album and vice versa. There is no way to split them, so technically charts don't mean anything anymore. The charts are dead now. I feel like Taylor is just gaming the system. She got 8 weeks at no.1 on a song by releasing multiple variants. She does not even perform her songs anymore outside of her concerts, and they stay at number 1. In the past, Mariah had to perform her song multiple times across different shows and countries over the period of weeks for them to become hits. It's no longer about the song now, but just about riding the artists' popularity. I think Mariah should focus on protecting her catalog instead of the charts. AIWFCIY will be her true legacy, not the charts, long after Billboard is dead and defunct. Especially with AI music inevitably coming. (Sunday 7 December 2025; 22:16)

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,577) by jaker20 from US That is why Mariah is saying she doesn't like other artists to cover her songs, because she can't really block them. That's her intention behind it. So she's pre-emptively discouraging other artists, especially from other artists she feels threatened. (Monday 1 December 2025; 21:53) this is a reply to message 112,574

Isn't it ironic, don't you think? (112,574) by Edward from USA Mariah can't stop anyone from covering her songs. Same with Prince, he wasn't happy about "Nothing Compares 2 U" being released, but legally, there was nothing he could do. Once a song has been released to the public in the U.S., the copyright owner can't block someone else from recording a cover. This is because of what's called a compulsory mechanical license. After the original version is out, any artist can legally record and distribute their own version without asking the songwriter for permission. For example, if Kelly Clarkson wanted to cover any Mariah Carey song, she could record and release it without ever asking Mariah, she would just need to secure the mechanical license and pay the required royalties. Those royalties are handled through agencies like the Harry Fox Agency or a pro such as ASCAP or BMI, which make sure the original songwriter and publisher get paid. So even though Mariah Carey has said she doesn't really like other people doing her songs, that's just her personal preference. It doesn't give her legal power to stop a cover, as long as the proper licensing steps are followed. (Monday 1 December 2025; 15:28)

When Christmas Comes (112,576) by jaker20 from US I just can't stand seeing Nick Cannon anymore." That's exactly why I don't like the video. I was just being nice. (Monday 1 December 2025; 21:37) this is a reply to message 112,569

When Christmas Comes (112,569) by Giovanni from USA I love the song but I disagree, I like the video. I love Mariah's look in the ... especially by the piano next to John Legend. I think the video was nicely done and represented Mariah being happy and enjoying the Holiday spirit. I just can't stand seeing Nick Cannon anymore. (Monday 1 December 2025; 04:10)

When Christmas Comes (112,563) by jaker20 from US I've been kind of obsessed with this song lately. It's such a classy and classic Christmas song. But the video does not capture the beauty of the song. I hope she updates it because it's an earworm. (Sunday 30 November 2025; 19:22)

Article: Muni Long says she meant no "disrespect" to Mariah Carey (112,526) by jaker20 from US I think it's a big misunderstanding. I'm pretty sure Mariah's already probably contacted her. I just don't want Mariah to be getting into these petty stuff anymore. She's no longer a pop girl. But a lot of lambs are still stuck on stirring stuff like these. I hope Mariah will connect with everyone who did her wrong, and move on with her life. That will be a true legacy. (Wednesday 26 November 2025; 17:56) this is a reply to message 112,520

Article: Muni Long says she meant no "disrespect" to Mariah Carey (112,520) by Dove from United States Well at least she cleared it up. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she was trying to be funny like Lambily said and it just didn't come out right. I mean if Mariah Carey said that about me I'd be heartbroken, even though I genuinely don't think Mariah meant it as shade towards her. Just because she looked genuinely confused. It seemed like she thought she covered it on an album or something. She was equally confused when they were playing Clarissa's version of Someone's Ugly Daughter in that interview with SZA (who I recently discovered and I really love BTW). I think she thought they were playing the version with her vocals on it. This whole year has been like she's in a fog. Which makes her so human to me. It makes me love her even more. (Wednesday 26 November 2025; 01:42)

Random thoughts (112,494) by jaker20 from US Mariah's merch is not good lol because I think she is the one managing it. She no longer knows what is cool. She needs to hand them over to younger people to create ideate merch for her. I have not bought any Mariah merch, but instead gone back to collecting CDs, vinyl and tapes. They're on a glass display that I just put together last year. I used to have some rare collectibles I bought in record stores, but I regretted selling them. Now her Christmas merch is another, they are actually pretty good, especially the tumbler and the snow globe. But I'm sorry, her non-Christmas merch is ugly, she needs to update them to the 21st century lol I don't think that is Mariah's forte. That is why all her partnerships in the past didn't work, just like Black Irish, and her perfume. (Monday 24 November 2025; 19:53) this is a reply to message 112,485

Random thoughts (112,485) by Dove from United States I don't know if the people Taylor has working for her are younger or what, but she jumps on every marketing opportunity and puts out fun merch that you'd actually want to buy. I know a lot of us Mariah fans, we're older now, but we've been with her since we were kids. She brings out the kid in me. Not just because I've been a fan since I was a kid but also because she's like a big kid herself. Some of the merch I like, but a lot of it has been a miss for me. A while ago I got some of her wrapping paper that was fun. It had the cartoon version of her and her dog. I wrapped up some empty boxes with it and I put them out every year as decoration. Now her wrapping paper and annual ornaments just have her name or initials. It's quality paper but it's not fun. I'd rather buy fun wrapping paper at Home Goods than use that. I liked the Swarovski snowflake she had a few years back. Couldn't she do an ornament collaboration with Waterford like Elton John has? Release one every year? Or I've seen advertised some really cute advent calendars with each window having a mini figure of Mariah in her most famous ensembles. It's a scam, and 2D, but it would be cute if they were real. You could sell that for $120 ($10 per figure that probably cost a few dollars to make). I think people would buy it. But if it's quality. Not the ugly deformed faces the Hallmark ornaments have had in recent years. I've already said I prefer blow molds to inflatables. I like to use the same stuff year after year. Some of her merch is cute. I like the denim jacket and one of the sweatshirts she had the year she had the concert in New York during covid. Her kids were wearing it. But to get this stuff to sell you kind of need a promotional vehicle. Like with Disney. I know Disney would get a big cut but it's good marketing because it would reinforce the queen of Christmas idea and introduce kids to her voice. Maybe they could use the recordings of her when she was younger from the original Merry Christmas. I don't know how that works. (Just because if the Princess is a young girl she needs to sound young.) It would be nice if they included the duet with her mom as a tribute. Like, recreating the video in cartoon form. A few years ago I saw a short (reel?) of Kris Jenner's wrapping paper she made for her kids. It had drawings of her kids on it and it was really good. I'm not sure who the artist was but hire her for the wrapping paper. Or there's also an artist I've seen on Facebook whom I really like. I just looked her up, the page is called Hayden Williams Illustrations. That would be fun wrapping paper. (Or art prints.) (Monday 24 November 2025; 14:59)

AIWFC and In Your Feelings (112,472) by jaker20 from US Some thoughts: I think at the very least, AIWFCIY get at least 1 week on top this year, tying the record. But it will be very close this year. Last Christmas nearly beat it on Thursday, and it's close again yesterday. Bruno Mars: I don't understand why lambs are spreading this bs, it's not going to happen. In Your Feelings is doing well on urban radio but those are pay for play. They're not organic. I think if they want to push it as a single, they should do it after the holidays. Right now, it is hurting AIWFCIY this year, her team is not focused and neither are fans. The more they push In Your Feelings right now, the more both will fail. Last year, she had promos and photoshoots about the new vinyl covers, there was a lot from her during the first weeks of November. But this year, because of HFIA, Mariah is likely already worn out and you can feel it from the lack of activity from her and her team. And that slight dip of push from her team have a big impact on algorithms for AIWFC. We'll see. (Sunday 23 November 2025; 04:23) this is a reply to message 112,469

A lukewarm reception and a seven year absence (112,469) by T from USA It's Time... to let the Christmas thing go and do its own thing. I actually prefer the it's time announcement and that's it in terms of promoting AIWFCIY. Less is more now. The song has gone to #1 for eighteen weeks. After this year she will own the record for longest #1 hit, that's enough for me. Even if it never hits the top spot again after this year that will be okay and the song will always be legendary. HFIA suffered not from the long wait but from Christmas itself. That's all people want from Mariah, and all she wants is you. (Saturday 22 November 2025; 14:15)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,373) by jaker20 from US This is a real piece of history. It really shows how Mariah's break out is like no other. He said: "She writes like Madonna and sings like Whitney, I've discovered gold" is how he described her and he was mind-blown. This is why there will never be another Mariah. There will be a lot of great voices, and lot of great lyrics, but there will never be another one who mixed the two in a way she has. I love how the comments are saying "give it back to her". (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 18:28) this is a reply to message 112,372

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,372) by BFF from United States I 100 percent think that this is what will happen. Mariah will definitely see the news about the auction and will surely be able to outbid anyone in the process. She has spoken at length about how she believes her demos were superior to what ended up on the debut album. This would be an incredible opportunity to once and for all silence the people who claim that she would have not been successful without Tommy. After watching Arthur Baker's video, I am interested to know about the other seven songs that he didn't listen to. I wonder how many songs from the demo ended up on the album. Surely there is something on there we haven't heard. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 17:10)

Another #1 (112,371) by jaker20 from US There's a lot of artist that can sing, it's just this era does not appreciate it anymore and have a negative perception of them. Especially the power vocals style of singing. Singing competitions and social media made that genre ubiquitous, you see influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers and have stunning voices but are not even in the industry and don't even want to make money off their talent. It's devalued the style. So Mariah and other industry talents are grouped with that perception. She has an image issue. I think the last real vocalist who was big in pop is Adele and even she does not sound like she used to, nor seems to have interest in making more records. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:27) this is a reply to message 112,342

Another #1 (112,342) by Lambi from USA Honestly it's kind of sad the new girls can't really sing. We still have Beyoncé and Ariana somewhat holding it down but these Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo types truly don't hold a candle to the 1990-2005 pop girlies. I miss when Mariah, Whitney, Celine all just took turns at being number one. The Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson era was also such a time. (Tuesday 11 November 2025; 10:59)

Nothing is Impossible (112,370) by jaker20 from US While I love that song, In Your Feelings is what they should support and do a video. It seems to be taking off on the radio, and that's without promo. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:15) this is a reply to message 112,356

Nothing is Impossible (112,356) by Dove from United States I'm listening to NII right now since a lot of people say it should have been a single. I do really like it but the start doesn't immediately capture my attention. That's why I don't think it would have been the best option for radio or playlists. If it popped up on a playlist for me, and I wasn't already a Mariah fan, I would skip to the next song. I like it for a movie because you're kind of forced to listen to the whole thing that way, or at least a longer part of it. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 01:50)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,369) by jaker20 from US Oh I didn't see its on the actual article, I thought it usually shows up on the page. Shezz's posted a video and it's incorrect and that's what I saw first lol. [Webmaster: The video Shezz posted is not incorrect. He was talking about the same demo tape auction, not Mariah's demo tape.] (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:13) this is a reply to message 112,367

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,367) by jaker20 from US You all have to watch the video straight from the guy. Webmaster you can edit the article, it's right her. [Webmaster: Why should I edit the article? I already posted a link to the video.] It's even better. Very fascinating. It is literally like the guy saw the future that Mariah will explode. And that's exactly how it turned out, the public has not seen anything like her before. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 14:33)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,368) by jaker20 from US Shezz, that is not the same demo tape. That's What's Love Got To Do With It. This is the right video. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 16:09)

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,367) by jaker20 from US You all have to watch the video straight from the guy. Webmaster you can edit the article, it's right her. [Webmaster: Why should I edit the article? I already posted a link to the video.] It's even better. Very fascinating. It is literally like the guy saw the future that Mariah will explode. And that's exactly how it turned out, the public has not seen anything like her before. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 14:33) this is a reply to message 112,363

Article: Mariah Carey's rare demo tape hits auction (112,363) by Bill from the UK Wow. I hope Mariah bids and wins the auction and then releases this gem for us all to enjoy. (Wednesday 12 November 2025; 08:34)

It's not going to happen (112,337) by jaker20 from US Apparently top 15 is very possible this week. It is a lot stronger this year. (Tuesday 11 November 2025; 02:15) this is a reply to message 112,334

It's not going to happen (112,334) by Edward from USA For the Grinch who keeps trying, unsuccessfully, to cancel Christmas: give it up. It's not going to happen. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is set to re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 this week at #31. (Monday 10 November 2025; 20:20)

Another #1 (112,323) by jaker20 from US When people hear "vocalist" they think American Idol or The Voice. These reality TV competitions have beaten that art form to the ground. When people think vocal performance in current pop music, they think Billie Eilish or maybe even Sabrina. I love their voices, I love Bird of a Feather, but that's how "good vocals" sound to post millenials. And if you are belting, they think 90s or Idol. The only way Mariah would have a hit is if she's a featured artist, or a movie soundtrack, because the song is associated to the movie, and not to her. By that same point, that made AIWFCIY a classic, because it reminds people of those magical days. Mariah will never be both, she can only be a Christmas artist or not. (Sunday 9 November 2025; 18:27) this is a reply to message 112,300

Another #1 (112,300) by Anonymous from USA I don't think Mariah will get another #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 that's not All I Want For Christmas. As much as I'd like so see it happen, it's very unlikely. I don't mean to count her out. She's clearly very talented. But the problem is, in my humble opinion, she's not relatable at all. Some might even say she's not real. They know who she is, but they "don't know her". As much as she presents herself to be real, a lot of people are not buying it, and therefore not buying her records. Maybe she'll prove me wrong with another hit. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. (Friday 7 November 2025; 21:53)

Mariah set to re-enter Billboard Hot 100 earlier than ever (112,297) by jaker20 from US Just as I expected: her new studio album releases helps her Christmas catalog, but it won't be the other way around. Just like how Caution pushed a huge boost to AIWFCIY before it hit no.1 the year after. (Friday 7 November 2025; 18:34)

Angel Prelude from Memoirs (112,139) by jaker20 from US Is charting on iTunes. Mariah really need to put her magic connections and release Angels Advocate remix album. I know I kept harping about it but I really think if she does, that album will blow up. (Wednesday 29 October 2025; 19:51)

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