Travon Austin-

Actually, you are incorrect. As someone with a lengthy knowledge of the music industry, Mariah does NOT in fact own the master recordings to her Sony material. Yes, she wrote her songs, but she does not retain ownership of her masters. In fact, no female artist owns the master recordings to their works except indie artist Ani DiFranco, whom started her own label Righteous Babe Records in the 90s. Please know facts before you speak.

Since Mariah is songwriter on AIWFCIY, she and Afanasieff must give approval to any commercial covers of the song, but your assumption leap that she owns her masters is patently false.