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Bee in my bonnet (107,842) by Edward from USA

Luis Miguel is an exceptional singer with a powerful voice. He could definitely keep up with her back. And even now, he sounds amazing and he never lips on his concerts. The fact is, when Luis Miguel heard the final mix, he didn't like how their voices blended together. With Rainbow being such a rushed album, Mariah didn't have time to go back into the studio with him. If they'd had more time, I'm sure they could've created something great.
(Tuesday 24 December 2024; 16:53)


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AIWFCIY (107,841) by Libra Lamb from USA

Setting and breaking records. She's still the it girl. Anyone would be lucky to work with her. And anyone that worked with her was instantly more popular. When people need attention, they write crap about her. Her name carries a lot and with that comes the pressure from herself to succeed and want to be perfect.
(Tuesday 24 December 2024; 14:03)


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Bee in my bonnet (107,840) by Norman from USA

I truly hate to interrupt the yearly Christmas news and celebration (I can't wait for the 19th and 20th weeks to arrive so she can social distance herself from the others on the chart), but I have to get this off my chest:

After having duets with Bublé, Bieber, 98°, Joe, West Life, Khalid, Jussie, and others - no one will ever convince me that she couldn't find a song to duet with Luis Miguel because he couldn't keep up with her. It's not possible. I've wanted that duet since way before they even knew each other.

But back to Christmas. Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season.

(Tuesday 24 December 2024; 07:29)

AIWFCIY (107,839) by Edward from USA

Robert-Anthony, if it were just up to the Lambs, AIWFCIY probably wouldn't have hit the top or become as popular as it is now. Her core fanbase isn't big enough anymore to push the song to the top on its own. The song's really got a life of its own at this point. It's the regular listeners, many of whom might not even know her back catalogue, who are the driving force behind its success. In other words, it's the general public that's made AIWFCIY such a big hit.

Unlike Brenda, Mariah's name and achievements are still a big deal in the music scene today. Her concerts, public appearances, Christmas releases, social media presence, and loyal fans all give AIWFCIY a boost on the charts too.
(Tuesday 24 December 2024; 01:23)


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AIWFCIY (107,838) by Bobby A from United States

Do you think the AIWFCIY vs RATCT battle was created by Sony and Universal Music Group to set the stage for AIWFCIY's enormous record breaking success this year? I envisioned the label executives agreed in the board room to create a marketing strategy to help get RATCT to #1 for the song's 65th anniversary by hyping up the battle between the two songs. The battle has really solidified the success of AIWFCIY this holiday season. The Lambs have really come out in full force to keep AIWFCIY on top of the Billboard Hot 100.

(Monday 23 December 2024; 23:01)


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Hold your wigs with glue, she's coming (107,837) by Edward from USA

The longest-leading no. 1 hits in Billboard Hot 100 history:

19 weeks - "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" - Shaboozey
19 weeks - "Old Town Road" - Lil Nas X
17 weeks - "AIWFCIY"- Mariah
16 weeks - "Last Night" - Morgan Wallen
16 weeks - "Despacito" - Luis Fonsi & D. Yankee
16 weeks - "OSD" - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men

Artists with the most cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100:

96 weeks - Mariah Carey
60 weeks - Rihanna
59 weeks - The Beatles
56 weeks - Drake
50 weeks - Boyz II Men

Artists with the most cumulative weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Streaming Songs since 2013:

21 weeks - "AIWFCIY" - Mariah Carey
20 weeks - "Old Town Road" - Lil Nas X
19 weeks - "Last Night" - Morgan Wallen
16 weeks - "Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and D. Yankee
14 weeks - "Panda" - Desiigner
14 weeks - "Rockstar" - Post Malone
(Monday 23 December 2024; 22:27)

AIWFCIY (107,836) by Edward from USA

It's on Billboard news.
(Monday 23 December 2024; 22:02)


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Passion (107,835) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Ugh I can't even know what to say. Remember when Cardi B and another high profile person was rumored to be on that track? I think it would have absolutely slapped if she had Ariana or Rihanna on it. Like can you imagine the bad bitch energy? And then have a video with all her bad bitch girl boss friends featured in it for replay value like Rihanna, Ariana, Kim K, Naomi, Donatella Versace (ahaha if that's not the most random group of people but imagine the potential). ANN was a huge missed opportunity. The kids would have eaten it up. It's got such fun one liners and it's catchy. The "parlez vous Francaise I sad no" bit could have been viral also "snakes on the grass it's time to cut the lawn, Ed scissorhands aka I cut you off".
(Monday 23 December 2024; 19:53)


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Passion (107,834) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

We love everybody hahah but we love relevant/established artists more.

Don't even get me started on how I am forced to listen to the Shawni remix because that's the version that has the whistle outros that I love. Like MC would say "Why are they torturing me?"
(Monday 23 December 2024; 19:48)


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AIWFCIY (107,833) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

Wow she's going full steam ahead to get back the longest running #1 record.
(Monday 23 December 2024; 19:46)


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AIWFCIY (107,832) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States

Most weeks at #1 on streaming? Where did you see that?
(Monday 23 December 2024; 18:47)


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Passion (107,831) by Shezz from Pk

Steflon Don has been like a thorn in Mimi L.'s paw since 2019 and I love her for it. It's hard to get over what the remix of A No No with the rumoured high profile features could have been. Instead we were given Teflon Pan.

(Monday 23 December 2024; 16:28)


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AIWFCIY (107,830) by Edward from USA

If she secures two more weeks at number one in December 2025, she would break Old Town Road's record as the song with the most weeks at the top. This week, she has already surpassed Old Town Road's record, becoming the song with the most weeks at number one on streaming.

(Monday 23 December 2024; 16:19)


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Passion (107,829) by Carlos from Brazil

Mimi L. not you dragging Steflon Don hahaha I almost passed out.

(Monday 23 December 2024; 14:46)


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AIWFCIY (107,828) by Pedro from Brazil

According to early predictions, AIWFCIY is expected to hit #1 for an 18th week, leading Brenda by nearly 20 points.
(Monday 23 December 2024; 13:21)

Greatness (107,827) by Bobby A from United States

I noticed it, but I have tried not to think about it. I guess that is why she didn't use it at all on Caution. That is not my favorite part of her voice anyway. I love her full voice alto range. That is were she shines the most now. Her whistle register at the end Oh Santa was not pleasant to my ear yesterday hearing it in a store while shopping. I think Gladys Knight said 20 years ago that MC was singing out her range.

I can't find the interview, but I can assume she was referring to her whistle register on Emotions. Gladys Knight got her start singing in the church and lead vocalists never sang out of their range leading a song. Female vocalists stuck to their God given range of soprano or alto. It was just unflattering to sing out of your range for the sake of vocal acrobatics. The purpose of the lead vocalist is to lead the song and give the choir cues when to sing their various section parts. To conclude, Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark would throw her shoe at you if you were off key or singing out of your range. Lol.

(Monday 23 December 2024; 12:42)


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Christmas is Mariah's catalogue "gateway" (107,826) by Geronimo from USA

I have never been vocal about Mariah's Christmas music because it is not my favorite part of her catalogue. However, neither have I been one of those fans who have worried that her Christmas career somehow reduces her to a novelty artist.

Overall, though, I currently find it delightful that her Christmas schtick will likely become for many generations to come a gateway to her very awesome catalogue, which comprises one of the densest sources of quality pop music recordings in that industry's history.
(Monday 23 December 2024; 06:47)

Greatness (107,825) by Edward from USA

I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed this, or maybe it's just me, but Mariah's whistle register has deteriorated to the point where it doesn't even sound like her anymore. I'm pretty sure if some of us have noticed, she's well aware of it too. I felt really sad when I heard her part on Ariana's "Yes, And" remix, it sounded unpleasant to the ear, even when studio tweaking was involved.

I kind of feel that Mariah might not believe she can deliver great vocals in the studio anymore. if that's not the case, it's hard for me to understand why she hasn't released at least an EP for her loyal fans in six year.

Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely happy with AIWFCIY breaking records and setting new ones, but if that's all we're going to get from her, it's starting to feel like a one-trick pony to me, especially when we know the greatness she's capable of.
(Monday 23 December 2024; 04:36)

Passion again (107,824) by jaker20 from US

Mariah's career has turned out to be quite unique. It's incomparable and insane actually, if you think about it. Even The Beatles didn't get this kind of career re-peak.

Mariah's non-Christmas tour this year ended up being the highest grossing R&B female tour, and then she had to prepare for her back to back international stadiums for China and Rio, so by Christmas season, she's already done so much. Then she got sick and skipped 2 sold out Christmas shows. She burned out.

That's not what you'd think someone of Mariah's caliber would be doing in this stage of her career. I don't think she imagined her Christmas legacy would turn out like this, it's bringing in new lambs, and it's going to challenge the success she built in the past, because it gets bigger and bigger every year. It's a very attractive turn of events for her.

So is there space for a new album? Lets see: She probably start planning for Christmas by [September] if not earlier. This year, she announced it around [August], probably start putting together the team then.

So now this is something she will do every single year. Maybe she'll change it up by doing a few international Christmas dates. They been sending that message to her for years.

And with the success of China and Rio this year, I can imagine she'll be doing that again a few times over.

So she really only have a few months in a year for an album, and unless she is willing to commit at least 4-6 months to it, she won't release it. And I don't see her doing that. It's not a priority for her. If she does, it's likely an album or remixes, and even then she probably will hardly promote it.
(Monday 23 December 2024; 03:11)

Passion on albums, or lack thereof (107,823) by jaker20 from US

I'm puzzled why she's not lining up a banger immediately after Christmas when awareness is very high. She said last year that she's had 5 songs ready. So why is she not able to complete it?

All she needs is one solid banger, or a collab. But she does not seem to have any interest in it, which is very puzzling.

On her recent interview, it seems like she does not care. It sounds like she is getting all her life from Christmas catalog. And I understand, what a fantastic catalog it is. It brought her success into insane stratosphere levels.

But its becoming clear that is losing her artist side. When really, all it takes is one song. Just one good song to carry an entire album.

Very few artists want to invest in real albums anymore. It's good for newcomers to establish their names. But in the streaming era, it seems albums are so disposable. Artists put effort in full tracks and it takes a button press to skip.

Even established names don't seem to care about albums. Beyonce abandoned hers, Ariana just recently said no new music anytime soon even after a successful album this year. Even Taylor's album has 26 or so songs, is that even an album anymore or just to gain streaming count. Adele said no new music anytime soon.

I think Mariah is scared to release an album that will fail. I hope she just focus on 1. That's what Cher's Believe did. What a song it was and it carried an entire album. Otherwise, I don't really think she'll put effort into finishing one.
(Monday 23 December 2024; 02:57)

Passion (107,822) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I'm dead, not an another cookie and beverage. Hahaha. Ya I really love that her recent collabs have been with young female artists. Especially her accepting Ariana (who has always fangirled over her). Previously Mariah had an image that she's jealous of younger female artists (which I'm sure is annoying for her because she really lives in her own world and has only ever reacted because people keep trying to compare everyone to her or as her new replacement). So I'm glad she's now confident enough to embrace her role as "mother" (the gen z version for icon, not a real mother haha) and has harmonized in whistles twice with Ariana, worked with Latto (even after Latto originally said she didn't know about Fantasy) and so on. I love her in women empowerment or bad bitch type songs (yall know what I mean) so I would love some more of those with female collabs and ofcourse some fresh male collabs too. And when I saw collabs I mean relevant people not Steflon Don and all the other people she collaborated with that adds no value to me.
(Sunday 22 December 2024; 19:41)


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Passion (107,821) by Bobby A from United States

I am starting to come to the consenus with everyone else. Mimi, maybe the biopic movie first and then a new album. Whichever it is, MC seems to be in no hurry to release a new album.

(Sunday 22 December 2024; 17:48)


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Passion (107,820) by Shezz from Pk

I love that her last 3 collaborations have been with female artists. That was always rare for her, it was always mostly male rappers if anyone was on a track with her. I would love to know what is going on. Why does she have so many plans simultaneously with not much coming to fruition. I am sure it is a lot more complicated than we know. Legal issues, label issues, health issues, vocal issues - we are being forced to speculate. I'm almost to the point where I wouldn't mind another cookie or beverage. Almost.

(Sunday 22 December 2024; 07:30)


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Passion (107,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

We love a positivity so go RA spread that cheer. I however feel similar to what others mentioned. I think making new music is really at the bottom of her priorities right now, let alone bringing the TEOM energy. It could be that she isn't currently on a label and doesn't want to release a solid body of work until she has logistics in place. She also seems more excited about her biopic rather than an album. We've been hearing she's got 10 songs ready for a while now and she has yet to lay vocals. TEOM Mariah wrote 4 bangers in a span of less than 48 hours. She was hungry back then she had something to prove, I think right now she has fully embraced her "legend" status and "retired until Christmas" status. Music will always be special to her and sometimes her inner Mimi comes out hungry to make a splash that's why she tried jumping on many hot remixes in recent times, but I don't know why she always jumps in by the time the momentum is gone. I will ofcourse always be hungry for new Mariah music so I hope she releases a full body of work soon (unpopular opinion I could not care less about her alt rock album). I would love a collab album with some fresh and current stars especially female artists.
(Saturday 21 December 2024; 23:23)


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Passion (107,818) by Bobby A from United States

I would love a mostly pop record with 3-4 R&B tracks. It would be what she needs to get pop radio and the buying public to pay attention to her new music. It worked for Adele on 25 after 21 was more R&B and soul.

(Saturday 21 December 2024; 20:04)


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