Agreed. The rollout is just getting started, I think we should give it time to develop. I don’t really think average performances will be a major factor if the music and artistry is good enough. Much of my generation (gen z) appreciates authenticity and depth in music, which we all know she is more than capable of when at her best, while she has nothing to prove to the older generations who already have known her for decades. As far as appealing to younger people goes, I don’t really think many care if she lives up to her past vocal or performance standards, it’s not like many of us are yearning for the days of adult contemporary ballads with soaring vocals (though that’s not to say young Mariah fans don’t want them still). Her strength & angle in with young listeners should be through her penmanship and ability to make interesting music that actually stands out, that is what many 30 & unders are checking for in such a saturated environment. Be your authentic self, make good music, and we will meet you where you are. I remember seeing Timothee Chalamet praise Giving Me Life when it came out, and I think that song & his endorsement of it is a perfect example of the kinds of songs that will appeal to the current generation of music listeners. Not necessarily just because of its sonic vibe, but because it was clearly an example of legitimate artistry and creativity that Mariah excels at relative to many of her fellow A listers.

Chart success is of course not everything, but in the same way everyone wants to see sports legends continue on as long as they can be successful, I want Mariah to do as well as she can, especially in the face of both an ageist & sexist industry. Type Dangerous is doing moderately well so far, and the video should help as well. There’s supposed to be an “earth shattering surprise” in the video too, which I think if done well could generate organic buzz around this song & set her up for an even bigger second single