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Post by 455555 on Aug 23, 2007 1:18:35 GMT -5
Your expectations are wayyy too high. TEOM barely passed 8M, I doubt this new one will come close. 6 million in the US and only 2 million in the rest of the entire world? she's well over 8M She's at about 8.5M. TEOM did not do that well outside the US. I don't care how her new album does. As long as it's hot, it's all good. lol
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Post by Positive Tension on Aug 23, 2007 1:43:04 GMT -5
I think it's at around 9.2 million or something. Though the U.S. certainly embraced her comeback, I guess some other countries haven't been as die-hard about her. But still, it shows some promise, and if the music is good, perhaps she can really come full circle around the world again.
I know I shouldn't put so much stock into Mariah's comment about this being her favorite music she's ever done (since a lot of artists have to say something good to get the hype going), but of all her wonderful hits and CDs, that's really saying something.
That's what I think, too, but I certainly hope she sells more than that!
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Post by Running changes on Aug 23, 2007 3:14:42 GMT -5
I think that 3-4 million in Usa would be good(4 would be AMAZING) :) Obviously it should do at least like TEOM in the rest of the world to be considered a success...and if it could more there,it would be better :)
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Post by nitro on Aug 23, 2007 9:51:34 GMT -5
Funny... I felt so confident before, but now the more I hear about Alicia's effort, Madonna's effort, etc. the more nervous it makes me. We'll see. Hopefully Mariah will do reasonably well. I'd be happy with 3-4mil in the US and 8 mil worldwide. And just one more #1 hit will be fine with me =) Your expectations are wayyy too high. TEOM barely passed 8M, I doubt this new one will come close. That's not what I am expecting, it's what I'm HOPING for and WOULD BE HAPPY WITH. I never said that's how much I think she will do. I'm not going to going to create any predictions or expectations for an artist I like this much. I'm just hoping for the best, and honestly, just to not be disappointed, not expecting much. I'd still be a fan of hers if she only sold 2-3M worldwide like in her Glitter and Charmbracelet days. But I can hope for better things. And I think there is a good chance she will get 8M worldwide. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake are approaching those levels, and even Beyonce is at 5.5M now, with a very hip-hop heavy, not as pop-oriented album. I think Mariah can come close. She can easily get to 7 mil worldwide. Let's not forget that TEOM sold aroudn 9 mil worldwide. And that in her heyday, MC sold 26 mil copies of Music Box worldwide. I think she can pull of 7-8M. I wouldn't say it's "waaayyyy too high."
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Post by shaq91 on Aug 23, 2007 10:03:33 GMT -5
TEOM has reentered the Itune Pop Albums chart and is at #95 currently one spot behind madonna and 1 spot ahead katharine mcphee.
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Post by josh on Aug 23, 2007 10:25:17 GMT -5
Speaking of TEOM, I still can't get enough of Stay The Night. Anyone know why it wasn't a single? It's much better than Shake It Off.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Aug 23, 2007 10:37:16 GMT -5
^ The rumor was that L.A. Reid didn't think it sounded fresh enough....
Another rumor I heard was that Kanye was being difficult in either recording some parts for it, or wanting to be in a video for it.....
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Post by ₫anny Jerz ♔ on Aug 23, 2007 12:59:45 GMT -5
I LOVE STN. That cover is pretty lousy. I like the interview though. Never heard of the magazine, nor have I ever seen it, so don't worry too much. I expect the new CD to go double platinum. CD sales have declined EVEN more since TEOM was released nearly 2 and a half years ago. If she puts out some decent hits, double platinum is within reach and it would be considered a success. 3 million would make me thrilled and 4 would make me elated, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
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Post by Positive Tension on Aug 23, 2007 14:13:50 GMT -5
I'm also sad that "Stay the Night" never got its shot. Had it been released in January of '06 after "Don't Forget About Us" started falling, I think that Mariah could have sold a few hundred thousand more copies of TEOM (I assume "STN" would have been a top ten hit). Ah, well, it's also nice to have special gems on the albums, too. Oh, and that cover's growing on me...
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Post by sdot23 on Aug 23, 2007 14:43:36 GMT -5
She'll probably sell well over 2 million and get certified 3x platinum in the long run.
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Post by K. on Aug 23, 2007 14:51:03 GMT -5
As long as the material is decent, I'm sure this will sell on par with B'day. About 3 million in the US, 5m mill WW.
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Post by threeonthetree on Aug 23, 2007 15:53:56 GMT -5
LOL @ Jennifa. TEOM barely passed 8 million? It has been certified to have sold 10million copies. Some reports even had it sold 11 to 12 million but thats exxagerating the sales.
Anyways, she is really stupid to pose like that. She has really problems with her insecurities. If she thinks she is attractive, she isnt when she lessens her clothes. She only becomes attractive when she has clothes on. Freak girl.
If you dont bring it with your first single, you are so screwed
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Post by ..Varun.. on Aug 24, 2007 2:26:06 GMT -5
If the cd is supposedly dropping on 20th nov then where is the first singleeee!!!! if they wanna have big sales then they need to have 2 singles out by the time the cd comes out, like its like that and we belong together...ppl were familiar with both songs thats why the cd opened at 400,000+.
Besides that we have NO news regarding the new cd or its singles, i doubt the nov 20th thing is even on.
i cant wait any longer....
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Post by lion on Aug 24, 2007 2:33:25 GMT -5
IMO this is not coming out in november,too much competition and yes,she has always been a big seller,but everything can change...
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Aug 24, 2007 7:52:51 GMT -5
yeah, i'd say i'm 99% sure this wont be coming out in november. without even having an album title (let alone any first single information), seems this will be pushed back to '08.
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Post by nitro on Aug 24, 2007 8:51:25 GMT -5
If she releases her single sometime in early September, she could still release in Dec 07. Otherwise, it will probably be around March / April 08... Jan / Feb releases are very uncommon and usually not done for major artists I think.... they usually wait til the Spring when sales are likely to be better / Jan to release their first single instead of releasing it in late Nov / Dec when holiday airplay will take attention away from their songs. Dec 07 would be awesome.
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Post by shaq91 on Aug 24, 2007 9:21:34 GMT -5
idk about november 20th cause Jordin Sparks album is coming then also.
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Post by Player211 on Aug 24, 2007 9:36:24 GMT -5
^ I seriously don't think Jordin will be a problem for Mariah.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Aug 24, 2007 10:25:00 GMT -5
^ I seriously don't think Jordin will be a problem for Mariah.
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Post by shaq91 on Aug 24, 2007 10:59:36 GMT -5
^ I seriously don't think Jordin will be a problem for Mariah. hopefully not, tattoo is a good song so idk.
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Post by Glove Slap on Aug 24, 2007 12:11:43 GMT -5
^ I seriously don't think Jordin will be a problem for Mariah. Jordin will sell around 250-300k like Taylor last year imo, if not less, that shouldn't be a problem for Mariah to handle.
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Post by calispartan on Aug 24, 2007 16:09:00 GMT -5
mariah usually releases her singles 2 months before the album comes out. usually by the time the album comes out, the 2nd single is already being played.
she has some stiff competition with alicia, j.lo, and madonna. i can see and hope she sells 3 million.
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Post by Glove Slap on Aug 24, 2007 16:20:33 GMT -5
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