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Congratz to MC for topping the Gospel charts (113,811) by Lainsky from Philippines

This is awesome. I guess we can settle for minor chart success nowadays and remain grateful.
(Wednesday 13 May 2026; 15:03)


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Congratz to MC for topping the Gospel charts (113,810) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I still have the single CD from Mary Mary "Praise you". I just love my 90ies collection.

I'm happy for the good news. Congrats Mariah for the gospel-number one. By the way I watched the US charts yesterday on TV and Bruno Mars was number two with "I just might". Finally another feel good song on the charts. Maybe I should get his new album and the Silk Sonic one too for the collection.

(Wednesday 13 May 2026; 11:51)


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Congratz to MC for topping the Gospel charts (113,809) by Bobby A from United States

Jesus I Do has the potential to become as big as Shackles (Praise You) by Mary Mary. Urban AC spins are increasing everyday. We just need MC and the Clark Sisters to perform it live in June.

(Wednesday 13 May 2026; 10:33)


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Congratz to MC for topping the Gospel charts (113,808) by Nikki from usa

"Jesus I Do" is now the No. 1 song on Billboard Gospel Airplay.
#Billboard: 05/16/2026
"Jesus I Do"
Gospel Airplay: 1 (+2)
Hot Gospel Songs: 15 (=)
Congratulations Mariah Carey & The Clark Sisters.
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 23:01)

Article: Mariah Carey sticking with Gamma Records (113,807) by Nikki from usa

Pulling things out of your butt is your forte, not mine. When it comes to actual facts and news you'd be well aware Zohran Mamdani ran on a Tax the Rich slogan and got in on that campaign promise. He specifically had threatened to raise taxes on properties worth more than $5m which fall under MC's jurisdiction. He wrote out a proposal and it looked like it might go through. This falls in line with the timing of Mariah putting her penthouse up for sale, which you'll notice she didn't do last year or the beginning of this year.

We also never received any confirmation from Mariah, anyone in her camp, or Gamma Records that she was ever leaving in the first place. It was gossip everyone jumped on after she unfollowed someone at the label. She's shifting her management team. Which is different from a label.
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 22:59)


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Article: Mariah Carey sticking with Gamma Records (113,806) by TheButterflyReturns from United States

I think most states level higher property taxes when a home isn't used as their primary residence. It's definitely not unique to New York or California, but I'm sure the tax rates are higher in those states. Mariah's not making the same amount of money - that's true.

I think Mariah's making the right decision to off load the penthouse apartment in NYC. It doesn't seem like she's been using it much in the past 10 years, and she's both rented and purchased homes elsewhere. It sounds like she found a house she likes in Connecticut. Diana Ross has lived in Greenwich for a long time, and I remember visiting that area and thinking it was really nice.
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 12:48)


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Mariah cover songs (113,805) by TheButterflyReturns from United States

Technically, "Chain of Fools" was a live performance with Aretha Franklin, who is the artist that popularized the song, so I wouldn't say it qualifies as a cover version by Mariah. The duets with Luther and the live performance with Patti LaBelle were both "covers" because "Endless Love" and "Got To Be Real" were songs popularized by artists other than the people Mariah performed them with.
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 12:37)


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Article: Mariah Carey sticking with Gamma Records (113,804) by Edward from USA

Once again, stop pulling stuff out of your behind. There's no such law, it's just a proposal called the Pied-�-Terre Tax that's been floating around in New York politics for over a decade now.

Mariah is clearly downsizing, and I think she's being smart about it. A lot of artists do that as they get older and the money isn't coming in like it used to. Mariah herself has said there's not much money in streaming, and she's not doing long arena tours either.

By the time you pay Uncle Sam, agents, lawyers, managers, staff, and all the other expenses, there's really not as much left as people think. People acting like Mariah is still making 90s money are delusional.
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 03:46)


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Article: Mariah Carey spends Mother's Day in L.A. with the twins (113,803) by Nikki from usa

That was sweet of her twins. They love their mama. Happy Mother's Day MC.
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 03:03)

Article: Mariah Carey sticking with Gamma Records (113,802) by Nikki from usa

Ah, yes - forever this dude. I wouldn't say so much "downsizing" as there's a new law for NY residents who don't live in their home full time to pay an arm and a leg in taxes. Most of MC's work these days is in Cali, so it's not worth it to keep it for how little she's there anymore. It was a great home for over 2 decades though. However, because of that - I'm not sure who's going to want to buy it. It may not even be cost effective as an air b&b. Hopefully, she can sell it. It's worth a lot.
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 02:59)

Mariah cover songs (113,801) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands

Wouldn't that be embarrassing?
(Tuesday 12 May 2026; 02:01)


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Mariah cover songs (113,800) by Zachariah from Croatia

She should do that but live. Like MTV live. Just her vocal, piano and guitar. It should be called "Stripped Covers". Or "Stripped and covered". Or something like that.
(Monday 11 May 2026; 19:00)


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Mariah cover songs (113,799) by TJ from Norway

But no Chain of Fools?
(Monday 11 May 2026; 18:06)


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Mariah cover songs (113,798) by TheButterflyReturns from United States

A covers compilation album is an excellent idea. Mariah has so many great and lesser known cover songs, and it would be great to have them all in one place.

1. Don't Play That Song (Live)
2. I'll Be There
3. Just Be Good To Me (live from Music Box Tour or Daydream Tour)
4. Without You
5. My Prayer
6. Endless Love
7. Open Arms
8. The Beautiful Ones
9. If You Only Knew (live)
10. Got to Be Real (live with Patti LaBelle)
11. I Still Believe
12. Sweetheart
13. Do You Know Where You're Going To?
14. Against All Odds
15. Out Here On My Own
16. Didn't Mean to Turn You On
17. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (No Rap Version)
18. Bringin' on the Heartbreak
19. You And I (Live)
20. With You I Am Born Again (live with John Legend)
21. Help Me Make It Through the Night (from "Tennessee")
22. I Want to Know What Love Is
23. One More Try
24. Lullaby of Birdland (live)
25. Don't Explain (live)
26. My Love

This could easily be a two-disc compilation, and I bet Mariah has some others buried in the vault.

(Monday 11 May 2026; 16:31)


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Mariah cover songs (113,797) by Stacey from USA

100% MC should release a covers compilation. I don't think people realize how many covers MC has done over her 30+ years in the music industry, good covers too. Dare I say some of her covers are better than the original. Here's looking at Without You.

(Monday 11 May 2026; 15:53)


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Mariah cover songs (113,796) by T from USA

I like the idea of Mariah releasing a compilation cover album, maybe with a few more new covers added.

1. We're Not Making Love Anymore (1990)
2. I'll Be There (1992)
3. Without You (1993)
4. Endless Love (1994)
5. Open Arms (1995)
6. Just Be Good To Me (1996)
7. The Beautiful Ones (1997)
8. I Still Believe (1998)
9. Sweetheart (1998)
10. Do You Know Where You're Going To (1998)
11. Against All Odds (1999)
12. Out Here On My Own (2000)
13. Didn't Mean To Turn You On (2001)
14. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (2001)
15. Bringing On The Heartbreak (2002)
16. You & I (2003)
17. With You I'm Born Again (2004)
18. I Want To Know What Love Is (2009)
19. One More Try (2014)
20. My Love (2025)
(Monday 11 May 2026; 14:06)


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Mariah cover songs (113,795) by Lainsky from Philippines

MC has the knack for covering a song and releasing it like her own. I didn't know that "Sweetheart", "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On", and "The Beautiful Ones" back then. Would you believe? Even "When You Believe" was classified as a cover song in a YouTube video that I saw. But I didn't consider it a remake since they recorded it for the movie's OST. I created a playlist of her remakes from all her albums, arranged by my favorites. Which Mariah remakes are in your top 12?

12. I Didn't Mean To Turn You On
11. Endless Love
10. Bringing On the Heartbreak
9. Against All Odds
8. Sweetheart
7. I'll Be There
6. Open Arms
5. Without You
4. Do You Know Where You're Going To?
3. I Want To Know What Love Is
2. Out Here On My Own
1. I Still Believe
(Monday 11 May 2026; 06:25)

Should MC release a part two album (113,794) by Giovanni from USA

I hope so because I'm over HFIA and I don't care for it anymore. I still love "In your feelings" and "Jesus I do" but meh I'm pretty much over the whole album and I know a lot of other people are too. I would have just preferred a gospel album or Caution part 2 haha. The important thing is Mariah is doing what she can to improve her voice. That's one of the main problems with HFIA, and it left many of us disappointed.
(Monday 11 May 2026; 02:29)


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Should MC release a part two album (113,793) by Bobby A from United States

I think MC's recent meetings with Sylvia Rhone and Jimmy Jam and Terry is a huge sign that she is looking for guidance to ensure MC17 returns her to the top of the charts.

(Sunday 10 May 2026; 23:00)


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Gamma (113,792) by Lambi from USA

I've only set up a couple of live session sets and haven't quite crack any of Mariah's circle because there's a clear divide between backstage and tech but I haven't forgotten about your request.
(Friday 8 May 2026; 09:32)


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Gamma (113,791) by Bobby A from United States

Bill, you are hilarious. I needed that laugh today. You and me go back like babies with pacifiers. Lol.

(Friday 8 May 2026; 03:03)


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I wish MC would (113,790) by Bobby A from United States

I wish MC would get back to hard hitting R&B songs like Ribbon, My One and Only, Get Your Number, Circles, It's Like That, and DFAU. I wouldn't mind another Tricky and The-Dream sole production album. I have been obsessed with Memoirs this week because of The-Dream's comments that MC was his most challenging experience in the studio. He clarified it was not meant to be shady, but in the context high-level meticulous studio work. The-Dream described MC perfectly in the studio doing what she does best. Here's to 2027 for MC17 to put MC back on top. I think she wants another 2005 TEOM era that shook the world.

(Friday 8 May 2026; 02:33)

Generation (113,789) by Lambi from USA

Not really an album for gen Z. It's more singles: Obsessed, It's A Wrap and WBT all collectively represent her to the youngin's ears because of their virality on TikTok.
(Thursday 7 May 2026; 22:59)


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Gamma (113,788) by Bill from the UK

I would have been hilarious if Lambi went to all that trouble to get that job as Galatic Head of NDAs at Gamma and then Mariah went and quit lol. I'm just yanking your chain sweetie pie.

(Thursday 7 May 2026; 21:35)

Leaving Gamma (113,787) by Belinda Vasquez from USA

Also, it makes no sense for her to leave Gamma since she has had the most chart success with them (aside from All I Want For Christmas Is You) since Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. A six week run at #1 on Billboard R&B with "In Your Feelings", a first time #1 on Billboard Gospel with "Jesus I Do". A Billboard Hot 100 chart placement with "Type Dangerous", in addition to very good chart placings with her other singles from the "Here For It All" album as well. Also, not sure if this was ever discussed, but the album has had the most charted songs than any of her other albums on combined Billboard charts. The charted singles include Type Dangerous, Sugar Sweet, Play This Song, In Your Feelings, Jesus I Do, Nothing Is Impossible and Here For It All.
(Thursday 7 May 2026; 19:07)


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