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Mariah Carey Calls Billboard Charts Underrated in New Interview

8/16/2025

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Mariah Carey shared her perspective on Billboard's charts in a Pitchfork interview, calling them underrated.
She noted that many songs, particularly album cuts, often go unnoticed.
Carey holds the record for 19 No. 1 hits on the Hot 100, second only to The Beatles.
While she considers the Grammys overrated, she still appreciates the music industry.

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Story summary

Mariah Carey shared her perspective on Billboard's charts in a Pitchfork interview, calling them underrated.
She noted that many songs, particularly album cuts, often go unnoticed.
Carey holds the record for 19 No. 1 hits on the Hot 100, second only to The Beatles.
While she considers the Grammys overrated, she still appreciates the music industry.