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Re: Please (91,881) (91,907) by RibbonB from USA Walter was so flip floppy and passive aggressive throughout the whole article. He gets the credit he deserves from the label and from Mariah. He gets paid and Mimi owes him nothing else. She does the continuous annual promotion of the song, he just sits back and wants her limelight which he will never get and does not deserve. Now the numbskulls do need to just ignore him, but without that he wouldn't have any attention. Let him go out and perform the song and generate interviews for himself if he wants attention. (Monday 23 December 2019; 02:23)

Another #1 (91,906) by Dove from United States I believe she can have more number 1 hits with the right marketing. Her new songs are just as good as her older songs the difference is that they're not mainstream and not everyone listens to R&B just like not everybody listens to country. I played AIWFCIY videos at the holiday parties I went to and people were saying negative things about her which makes me think that's the common perception about her among the general public. I played the Tokyo Dome one and people were asking who it was and saying that she was so good. I told them "Mariah Carey" and some comments were, "Have you seen her now? She's so lazy she doesn't even walk. She has people carrying her around on stage and you can tell that they're struggling." And, "She can't even sing anymore, she always lipsyncs." Like she's a laughing stock. I think it has to do with how she's presented in the media. TMZ are usually making fun of her like she's a joke. Wendy Williams too. Anyone else who has achieved what she has achieved would be treated with more respect. Then at work I was playing her songs and my coworker rolled her eyes and said, "She's so extra." I was playing Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can't Give Up Now) because I love how her voice sounds on that song. She rolled her eyes during the super high whistles, which to me sound heavenly, but people are so programmed to hate her that they prefer to listen to people who can't even sing well. Anyway, I would be super satisfied if she tied The Beatles at 20. They're the greatest of all time, and so is she, so it would be super appropriate if they were both at the top IMO. (Monday 23 December 2019; 01:21)

Oh Santa (91,905) by Bobby A from United States Why doesn't Oh Santa sound like a JD/BMC song? Maybe somebody can point out the JD/BMC elements for me? I just don't hear it after all of these years. (Monday 23 December 2019; 01:02)

Re: AIWFCIY hitting #1 (91,899) (91,904) by Norman from USA Here, here. (Monday 23 December 2019; 00:38)

Please (91,885) (91,903) by ADAM from USA Bill you read my mind. Your wish list matches mine haha. I would love a jazz album and her redoing her earlier work in the arrangements she originally wanted. I’m still waiting for her to release that Beautiful dance recording she sampled on a interview she did for the fans before she broke her arm. It was very David Morales like. Christmas in NY sounded beautiful and should be a full song. A 4th Christmas album would be welcomed by me. Still waiting for Hypnotize and Weakness of the Body from her demo cassette. She has a treasure trove of material that’s begging to be released. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 21:28)

New AIWFCIY video and behind the scenes (91,902) by Dove from United States I love the glittery red dress scenes the most too. In the part with the angel wings I kind of wish she was wearing a white angelic dress. I wish there were more scenes of the kids dancing. I don't love the red jumpsuit but I like it more in the behind the scenes footage. Even though the video is beautiful and the backgrounds are amazing in the official new video; I like how Mariah looks in the behind the scenes footage more. I think it's because it's more candid and her facial expressions look more natural. I don't love when she lipsyncs because it doesn't look natural. In any video. And I don't love the technique where they slow down the film. Other than those little things I love it. I forgot to mention that the glittery nutcracker outfit look 100 times better with the black leggings IMO. Those scenes are my second favorite. I just watched it again a few times and I really do love it even though it may have looked like didn't from my last few posts since I was nitpicking. The part at the beginning where she's standing in the storefront (with the magic all around her) and the little girl is looking at her, I'd like that as a cardboard cutout for my holiday display. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 21:03)

Re: Thoughts (91,883) (91,901) by Dove from United States Thanks for clearing that up Dennis. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 20:54)

Re: AIWFCIY hitting #1 (91,893) (91,900) by ADAM from USA I agree we should celebrate the new #1 record. However I disagree that MC will have another #1 record again. Mariah became #1 again because of her 1994 voice and producing team. Those golden years are far far away. I don’t think it’s healthy to have these unrealistic expectations that she will be on top again. We should enjoy her output for what it is - quality music from a quality artist. The industry today is very different and Mariah is just trying to stay afloat. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 19:10)

Re: AIWFCIY hitting #1 (91,893) (91,899) by Edward from USA I completely agree with you. This is the most important #1 Mariah's had, her 16-week record was broken, but she has set some new and more significant ones. Some don't seem to understand the magnitude of "AIWFCIY" hitting #1, this is not your ordinary number one, this is an undeniable #1 that even those who don't like Mariah can't resist. And we are witnessing history in the making. Mariah is being coherent and gracious on her interviews, the diva attitude is basically gone. They finally invested in a decent video for one of her songs. Let's enjoy the moment. As for Walter, at this point credits have been given and they're on CD inlays, he's getting paid, but he has to understand that he doesn't sing the damn song. He seems to have "AIWFCIY" vividly emblazoned not only in his wallet but also in his mind, especially at Christmas time. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 18:44)

Re: AIWFCIY hitting #1 (91,893) (91,898) by MusicfanJ from Germany I had to laugh so hard because of the K-Pop stars. Maxwell would be awesome. I'm also for Mark Ronson. And I still would love a jazz album too. But your're right Special K, for the moment we just should keep celebrating MC's success and more important happy times for her and all the lambs. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 18:05)

Which three eras were turning points (91,897) by Bobby A from United States I was just thinking about the three eras in MC's in career that were turning points in her career that led to a more focused Mariah Carey on her next album 1. Rainbow - Basically she was like I am done with Sony. 2. Glitter - She returned stronger on Charmbracelet. 3. Me I Am Mariah - She was so done with Def Jam. The weird album title and lack of promotion said it all. After a long break she delivered the Caution. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 17:22)

Re: Wally A listed first (91,891) (91,896) by Bill from the UK I think it's purely alphabetical by surname, looking at how YouTube does similar for other songs. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 16:59)

Re: Who hasn't MC collaborated / revisit previous collab (91,889) (91,895) by Aliya from Canada I love the R&B music Mariah has put out, including her songs with rappers. I love songs like "One and Only" featuring Twista, and "Say Somthin" with Snoop Dogg. For this reason, if Mariah collaborated with the right rappers, these songs could really be a hit. I would love her to work with rappers like J. Cole. He has a song with Jhene Aiko called "Sparks Will Fly", and I can see Mariah taking on a song like that, only with better vocals of course. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 16:50)

Walter A listed (91,894) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) It is listed based off of last name. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 15:56)

AIWFCIY hitting #1 (91,893) by Special K from USA You know we as fans really have to sit back, acknowledge, and cherish this moment of AIWFCIY hitting number one on the Billboard charts. It's just insane regarding how many records Mariah has broken with this song hitting number one. This is truly a history making moment that we are experiencing in real time as fans. Mariah is going to tie the Beatles record of 20 number ones hits and will eventually break it with 21 number one hits. All she got to do is collaborate with one of them K Pop artists. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 15:10)

Re: Caution (91,887) (91,892) by We are Lambily from USA Read closely, the post 91,655 was Caution the song, it sold over 100k, the album sold 500k worldwide. I agree Mariah should make 2-3 pop songs again. A duet would be everything. After MC16, I need Mariah to write for other artists, girl keep your promise to Jennifer Hudson and write her a ballad. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 15:09)

Wally A listed first (91,891) by T from USA Why in the credits on YouTube for the new video does Walters name appear first in the writers category? Is that Sony’s way of says no he wrote more of it? Or is that just how it was registered at the very beginning? (Sunday 22 December 2019; 15:06)

Re: Please (91,885) (91,890) by T from USA I think she loves her babies too much to re-record and change them out right. Even when she re-recorded AIWFCIY on MCIIY she basically kept it exactly the same. I would love a jazz album if she worked with the right people. I would also love an album she completely produces herself but I'm not sure that's possible given that she can't play instruments. So someone will always be in the back ready to take some of the credit. Honestly, she's had so many downs that I wouldn't mind her stopping recording right now and end on this super high. People love her, she's seen as a living legend, why jeopardize that now? (Sunday 22 December 2019; 15:04)

Re: Who hasn't MC collaborated / revisit previous collab (91,884) (91,889) by Special K from USA Mariah better not do nothing else with Justin Timberlake. I have lost all respect for that dude. JT is a selfish opportunist that can't sing anyways. Remember, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis had him add some vocals on Yours however JT's record label wouldn't release it because they felt Mariah's career was in the tank at the time. Also, the way JT left Janet Jackson hanging, fending for herself after their Superbowl performance fiasco "Boob Gate" was selfish and a slap in the face to Janet. Don't let me get started on the way he disrespected Prince during his recent Superbowl performance. Now, I would love to see Mariah collaborate with Max Martin. I also think Sarah Carpenter would be an awesome collaboration as well. I saw Sarah sing GTFO and she said not only was GTFO the best Mariah Carey song period she felt it was the best song ever. Interesting. Sean Paul is another person I would love too see a collaboration with however the number one singer I would love to see Mariah collaborate with would be Maxwell. Honorable mentions Sam Smith and Tasha Cobbs. Mariah need to catch the spirit. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 14:43)

YouTube Q&A (91,888) by Bill from the UK So this was great. I laughed out loud when she was talking about the Daydream tour and said, "It was only a ten city tour because back then I wasn't allowed to leave the house. But we've come a long way, we can leave the house now. It's good." Oh Mariah. How I love your wit. Thank you to Fernando for suggesting she releases the Daydream tour to celebrate the anniversary. I could see the cogs turning in her head. The Japan stretch was great but let's face it, Rotterdam and London (which I attended FYI) were incredible. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 14:27)

Caution (91,887) by We are Lambily from USA It's her most critically acclaimed album yet, the album has been streamed over 400 million times across all streaming services. It's sold 500k ww, it's sold at least 1+ million as a era including the singles. It's not much but it was a r&b album and one of the most successful ones of 2018. I long for the days where Mariah can release good quality music without us worrying about the charts. If Mariah wanted a #1 album she would've called Drake, Beyoncé and other major artists. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 14:01)

Re: Who hasn't MC collaborated / revisit previous collab (91,884) (91,886) by Norman from USA Mark Ronson. I really need a Mark Ronson collabo. I wouldn't be mad at a J Balvin one, either. H.E.R. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 14:01)

Re: Please (91,871) (91,879) (91,885) by Bill from the UK Adam, thank you. You articulate so well what I can never manage to get across haha. I will always love and support Mariah and her music, and always look forward to new albums from her, whatever the style. If she comes out with Caution 2, Merry Christmas 3, or my longed for jazz standards album (with some MC originals in that style of course - think Christmas In NY), then I'll be happy. Saying that, those gunning for the 20th #1, another Emancipation era, or a big selling album, don't hold you breath if she doesn't change gear with the new record. R&B peppered with hip hop, samples, and guest rappers will be appreciated, and well received across her fan base I'm sure, but she will really need to do something left field to get attention. By that I mean, imagine if she self-wrote and produced an album single handedly by herself. That would be amazing. She's often expressed her annoyance with how over produced the debut album was. Imagine for the 30th if she re-worked the original tracks, updated it, removed the 80s gloss and stripped it down? Or if she re-sang the songs in a new style? Something like that would be amazing. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 13:46)

Who hasn't MC collaborated / revisit previous collab (91,884) by Bobby A from United States Pop and Oak Jasmine Sullivan Ryan Tedder Max Martin Greg Kurstin London On Da Track Victoria Monet Social House-(Ariana Grande) A1(Chris Brown) Zedd Disclosure Boi 1da Noah "40" Shebib Justin Timberlake I really feel she will be digging deeper with this next album. This may be her last chance at #1 album. She should revisit producers like Pharrell, No Detail, Nineteen 85, Mike Will Made It, Timbaland, Scott Storch, Darryl "DJ" Camper, and for the nostalgia - Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. A major artist like Mariah can't have four low performing albums in row and still remain on a major label. I bet we won't get another album with just 10 songs again. An album with just 10 songs was just not Mariah. I am sure we will get a Drake feature on the next album. And whatever happened to that Bobby Ross Avila song that he kept his son in the studio until the early hours in the morning? I am sure he wasn't too happy his song didn't make Caution. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 12:36)

Re: Thoughts (91,865) (91,883) by Dennis from Miami, FL That was a video with a Russian singer Yulia Nachalova. She died last year. They used to be friends and had recorded an album together. It wasn't nowhere near #metoo. (Sunday 22 December 2019; 10:15)

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