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Chart question (101,618) by Edward from USA Remember that during the 90's they were heavily invested in getting people to buying albums, because singles would usually cannibalize album sales, that's why "Can't Let Go" never made to #1. The rules were also different then. Many songs were #1 on airplay, but since they weren't commercially available as physical singles, they were not allowed to chart. AIWFCIY has benefited from such the rule change for four years now, and it will eventually claim the record as the song with moths weeks at #1 in about three more years if it keeps scoring at least 3 weeks at #1 per year. (Thursday 10 November 2022; 02:15) this is a reply to message 101,617

Chart question (101,617) by Robert-Anthony from United States Does anyone remember Columbia's marketing and chart strategy in 1995-1997 to cause Fantasy, One Sweet Day, and Honey to debut at #1 on Hot 100? It had to be more than radio airplay and physical sales. I think back then that new singles were released to radio and retailers on Tuesday. MC only did it during that time only. Butterfly could have done the same thing, but Tommy must have pulled all Butterfly marketing money to lessen the shine on the song's poignant message and lyrics that made him not too happy about his wife breaking free from him. (Thursday 10 November 2022; 01:35)

Thank you Taylor (101,615) by Edward from USA Thank Taylor's fans. And don't obsess, records are meant to be broken. (Wednesday 9 November 2022; 18:47) this is a reply to message 101,614

Thank you Taylor (101,614) by Victoria from USA I'm happy to see Swift block Rhianna's new single from number one. Keep up the good work. (Wednesday 9 November 2022; 15:12)

Mariah's own big budget Christmas movie (101,599) by Edward from USA Mariah is already working on a movie called: "Soft Focus Christmas". (Sunday 6 November 2022; 00:07) this is a reply to message 101,597

Mariah's own big budget Christmas movie (101,597) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Now that Mariah has cemented her name and brand for Christmas season (#1 song, books, legacy) don't you guys think Mariah should invest in her own big budget blockbuster Christmas movie, the movie where people would tune in to every Christmas, like Home Alone, Love Actually, The Grinch. I'm not talking about that low budget Hallmark movie, Christmas Melody, that Mariah acted and produced, I want a big budget movie where Mariah and A-list actor as romantic interest, maybe Dwayne, Ryan Reynolds etc. (Saturday 5 November 2022; 11:08)

Nick Cannon (101,561) by Edward from USA It's just a competition. He'll stop after baby #20. (Thursday 27 October 2022; 17:16) this is a reply to message 101,559

Nick Cannon (101,559) by Libra Lamb from USA I've never cared for Nick Cannon. I don't even care if he has 100 kids. The moment he showed off his diamond encrusted shoes hosting America's Got Talent I was repulsed. You know he had to pass by a ton of homeless people that day to get to his hosting job. Disgusting and out of touch with reality. Read the room Nick. (Thursday 27 October 2022; 17:02)

Nick Cannon (101,557) by Edward from USA At least Marian is a rich baby mama. She should get him on child support though to [censored] with him. (Thursday 27 October 2022; 01:15) this is a reply to message 101,555

Nick Cannon (101,555) by Robert-Anthony from United States No way. That man needs to stop. No wonder MC has lost her voice. She is probably embarrassed for Roc and Roe. (Thursday 27 October 2022; 00:22)

Nick Cannon (101,556) by Edward from USA I'm cracking up. So, Nick is like another nodule on her vocal cords. (Thursday 27 October 2022; 01:11) this is a reply to message 101,555

Nick Cannon (101,555) by Robert-Anthony from United States No way. That man needs to stop. No wonder MC has lost her voice. She is probably embarrassed for Roc and Roe. (Thursday 27 October 2022; 00:22)

Concert in Saudi Arabia (101,538) by Edward from USA You GTFO. It's fans like you who say "yass queen" to shitty performances, so we keep getting shitty performances. (Monday 24 October 2022; 20:51) this is a reply to message 101,535

Concert in Saudi Arabia (101,535) by The Real Deal from USA Are you suggesting that it is the fans fault for the loss of her voice?Please GTFO. (Monday 24 October 2022; 17:48)

Concert in Saudi Arabia (101,526) by Edward from USA Well, just like they pushed poor Whitney into embarrassment by encouraging her into touring when she wasn't ready, Marian also has her "yass queen" sycophants and some delusional fans that wouldn't give to fs about her as long as they get a glimpse of her. The thing is now with cellphones it is impossible to keep any concert/performance isolated. (Monday 24 October 2022; 06:14) this is a reply to message 101,523

Concert in Saudi Arabia (101,523) by Bill from the UK I've seen most of the clips. My All was particularly bad as she lipped the chorus and, of course, carried on miming when they playback stopped and had to awkwardly start singing. It was an embarrassment, and a disaster. None of Mariah's peers or anyone of her status would have done such a performance. Frankly I don't really know why she bothers. She has her money, she has her legacy, she has her records. Why put herself, and us, through these dreadful performances time and time again. (Monday 24 October 2022; 00:20)

Concert in Saudi Arabia (101,520) by Edward from USA She should just stop putting herself through this. The whistles are so overused at this point that they're losing the effect they used to have on people. (Sunday 23 October 2022; 17:55) this is a reply to message 101,518

Concert in Saudi Arabia (101,518) by Randy from USA Because I'm an MC fan a lot of things come across my social media. She is struggling through this performance. She needs to give Vision of Love a rest. (Sunday 23 October 2022; 14:05)

Heartbreakers video (101,502) by Edward from USA No, the remix is as cheap as most of her other videos. (Friday 21 October 2022; 15:40) this is a reply to message 101,501

Heartbreakers video (101,501) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia I always thought that the 2.5 million budget for Heartbreaker's video is including the Heartbreaker Remix video. That’s why it was expensive because it involves two productions (original and remix). I could be wrong though. (Friday 21 October 2022; 03:20)

Heartbreakers video (101,500) by Edward from USA 2.5 millions to be exact. (Friday 21 October 2022; 01:23) this is a reply to message 101,498

Heartbreakers video (101,498) by AgentM from UK I think because it was the most expensive at the time, a few million from memory. You don't get budgets of that size for music videos anymore. (Thursday 20 October 2022; 18:53)

Re: Full of grace (101,460) (101,462) by Edward from USA She just shouldn't rely on them as much, just use them to adorn the songs. She won't give up on the whistles because that's the only part of her voice that's still in good shape. (Sunday 16 October 2022; 17:30) this is a reply to message 101,460

Re: Full of grace (101,459) (101,460) by Robert-Anthony from United States I felt that she was trying very hard to emulate Patti all way with this performance. I think that MC captured Patti's vocal performance and inflections 100%. I really feel that MC's voice now is always best when she is relaxed and singing in her mid-range. I just want her to sing and leave the whistle notes out. (Sunday 16 October 2022; 00:58)

Re: Full of grace (101,447) (101,450) by Edward from USA Why you mad? Your post shows you were definitely in grade school when this happened. Many artists keep everything he mentioned far into their careers. One could speculate that the more successful you get, the more confident too. Mariah is not 80, she's just 53. This performance wasn't only about the voice, but about the soul, the confidence, the humble demeanor, the grace. Age doesn't have anything to do with it. Back then the diva act hadn't been put into effect yet. (Friday 14 October 2022; 01:14) this is a reply to message 101,447

Re: Full of grace (101,446) (101,447) by jaker20 from US That was also more than 20 years ago. "Where did this Mariah go?" Some here were a fetus back then. Me, I was in grade school, where was that kid who had booger hanging out my nose walking around the school. I was so adorable. You should post where you were no? Just to illustration how mind-boggling your expectations are? (Thursday 13 October 2022; 22:04)

Eric (101,436) by Edward from USA Eric, I hope you're OK. It's weird nobody has posted anything in a couple of days. (Wednesday 12 October 2022; 01:02)

Strain the Night (101,424) by Edward from USA "Stay the Night" was always an annoying track to. It's not really the music, but the fact Marian's voice sounds too strained and whiney to my taste. I always skip it. I prefer "To The Floor" and " Get Your Number". (Saturday 8 October 2022; 14:15)

Re: Just a thought, let's be kind (101,418) (101,419) by Edward from USA We all want Marian to deliver quality music and decent performances, that's all. Quality as in music with great lyrical content. Decent as in singing in her current range and stop pretending to hide the elephants in the rooms where her performances take place. She might not have control of her voice like she used to, but she could definitely kill it with her pen game. I know it's going to be difficult for her to retire those difficult songs to sing, but unless she arranges them differently, it will be more and more obvious as her voice keeps declining. I don't know what it is that's affecting her, but it is sad to watch. I saw how Barbra Streisand, at 53, gave Celine a run for her money vocally on "Tell Him". I always thought Marian would have similar voice quality too. (Saturday 8 October 2022; 00:51)

Re: Just a thought, let's be kind (101,409) (101,411) by Edward from USA As I said before, I have reconciled with the fact that her voice has deteriorated. At this point, her talking about what has happened to it would be stating the obvious. Whether it's because of her nodules or her habits, what difference would it make? I don't even care about the smoke and mirrors with the wall of back up singers and pre-recorded tracks anymore. What she shouldn't be saying is that she got her voice back when, evidenced by her latest performance, she didn't. (Thursday 6 October 2022; 00:55)

Re: The Pitchfork lists (101,393) (101,397) by Edward from USA Should we crucify you or burn you at the stake? (Tuesday 4 October 2022; 17:28)

Re: The Pitchfork lists (101,387) (101,392) by Edward from USA The wise Adele once sad: "Marian should be in the Bible". While Jesus has sold more books, Marian has sold more records. I guess that's why they are friends. When it comes to Christmas, they are mutually inclusive. (Tuesday 4 October 2022; 02:35)

Re: Toni Braxton (101,369) (101,371) by Edward from USA I also love me some Toni. I haven't listen to any of her albums from start to finish, but her first two albums, "Toni Braxton" and "Secrets". I just got "The Heat" album, I'll listen to it closely. (Friday 30 September 2022; 01:03)

Re: The Roof (101,368) (101,370) by Edward from USA You're not alone, me too. Surprisingly, the new version has some elements that hit harder. (Friday 30 September 2022; 01:00)

Re: Mariah's certifications (101,342) (101,349) by Edward from USA "Mariah Carey" hasn't reached diamond status yet. As for Mariah's performance at Global Citizen, it is evident her fluidity and buttery tone that would make her sound like an angel are gone. I really think she shouldn't go on tour anymore as she had stated. Touring would definitely obliterate what's left of her voice. I love me some Mariah and I'll support her efforts on any studio recordings she releases from here on. Randy, I think you should just make peace with the fact that the voice as we knew it is gone, I would say about 60% of her voice is gone. She can still piece together some great music in the studio. Vocally, I think she still has two decent albums left. Let's celebrate her legacy and don't torture yourself comparing her recent performances with those of her prime, you'll always be disappointed. At this point I'm more than happy with her being a studio artist, exclusively. (Tuesday 27 September 2022; 18:59)

Weird (101,301) by Edward from USA Isn't it weird that Mariah used all the material from the Butterfly sessions? It's like like she knew all these tracks would end up on the final product from their conception. Most artists usually record over 30 songs and then pick the better ones. Butterfly is truly a special album. (Friday 23 September 2022; 17:45)

Re: Another taste of honey (101,266) (101,277) by Edward from USA So, the Honey is the sperm collective, the guys dancing represent each individual sperm trying to get to the egg who would be represented by Mariah, the uterus is represented by the boat they're dancing on. Then the egg take a swimming in the honey and then she has twins on 2011. Mimi L, I love you, but I guess you're ready to have a baby. (Tuesday 20 September 2022; 20:54)

Re: The 8 "new" tracks (101,209) (101,212) by Edward from USA How are these considered "8 new bonus tracks"? Whenever You Call with Brian is no new. Hopefully those are not the new tracks since six of them are available on YouTube. If that's all, sorry but I'll pass. (Thursday 15 September 2022; 20:32)

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