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About Bobby A from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

Rihanna and The Neptunes (92,846) by Bobby A from United States Rihanna is back in the studio with the Neptunes. R9 ain't done yet. Everytime they work together or separately their sound is always fresh and inviting. I hope MC can get back in the studio with them again. The work Pharrell did on Ariana's Sweetner was some of his best work to date. (Friday 14 February 2020; 13:46)

No Time To Die - Billie Elish (92,841) by Bobby A from United States This song is so good. I swear Billie is channeling MC in the way she is singing in haunting breathy vocals. No Time To Die has a dramatic climax simliar to Lead The Way. Finneas and MC need to collaborate together soon. He could really capture MC's signature style in such a way for an undeniable hit song. (Friday 14 February 2020; 02:29)

I Had A Vision Of Love (92,809) by Bobby A from United States I may have figured out what is going happen to coincide with the book release. On MC's debut, she collaborated with one songwriter or producer. So, she said recently that she had a couple of men who she wanted to collaborate with. Maybe she has her eye on those singer-songwriters/producers who can capture the essence of Mariah Carey the album. Along with a remastered CD and vinyl re-release, we will get six new songs and the songs that didn't make the album to make a double album in September. Maybe she will do I Had A Vision Of Love: Up Close and Personal Tour at small historic venues like the Angel's Advocate Tour. Only time will tell what will happen, but I don't feel we are going to get a new album this year. Being the perfectionist she is, there is not enough time for her to record an album and release this year. (Tuesday 11 February 2020; 15:59)

Re: The problem with Mariah (92,777) (92,780) by Bobby A from United States The real problem with MC is that her career has never been the same since she parted ways with Benny Medina. He has that magic touch for managing artists. Look at J Lo for example. He has connections in the music industry that is unparalleled to other managers. The only other manager that comes close to his expertise and connections is Scooter Braun. I really think Roc Nation and Melissa did a great job rolling out Caution and getting AIWFCIY to number #1, but more work has to be done to make sure MC is connected to the right producers and songwriters and promotional spots and media for the next era. Look at Summer Walker, Hasley, Camila Cabello, Ella Mai for example. They are the women in music industry selling records and getting airplay right now. I would love for The Smeezingtons and Dev Hynes to write a couple of hits for MC for the next album. (Sunday 9 February 2020; 16:04)

Re: New music (92,763) (92,767) by Bobby A from United States She has been really quiet this month. I know she has been in the studio this month. Only time will tell the truth. MC usually collaborates with hottest producers and songwriters at the moment. So, maybe it will be London On Da Track, Poo Bear, Ed Sherran, Noah "40" Shebib, Drake, Savan Kotecha, Ilya, Max Martin, Ryan Tedder, Chris Brown and Disclosure. Now, that list would definitely bring in some hits. I would love to hear MC's voice over a Chris Brown or Ryan Tedder melody. (Saturday 8 February 2020; 19:56)

Khalid and Disclosure (92,761) by Bobby A from United States Khalid just dropped another banger with Disclosure called Know Your Worth. If MC doesn't work with these two hitmakers this year, she is really missing out. These guys should be bigger than what they are. (Saturday 8 February 2020; 01:43)

Re: Superbowl (92,744) (92,748) by Bobby A from United States She can do it with the right song choices and performance logistics. MC did perform a half-time set for a Thanksgiving NFL game on Fox in 2006. She performed DFABU and SIO on a float with a marching band and dancers. And it was all live. Checkout on YouTube. (Thursday 6 February 2020; 17:48)

Roddy Rich (92,735) by Bobby A from United States I can only imagine what MC could write with Roddy Rich. They could write an uptempo club banger like The Box. He is praised for his infectious hooks. I hope she has her eye on him this year to collaborate with along with Drake, Chris Brown and Future. She just needs one uptempo club banger to release as the first single. We don't need anymore fluff, promo singles, holdover singles, or messy ex-lover songs. Uptempo club banger first then a silky smooth ballad like Love Takes Time as the second single. I hope she has a plan for March through October. (Thursday 6 February 2020; 02:49)

Ariana / Lizzo (92,617) by Bobby A from United States Did anybody catch Ariana give Lizzo the rolling eye when she was giving her acceptance speech? But after Ariana's performance, Lizzo was giving a Ariana a standing ovation with so much praise. I hope it doesn't get back to Lizzo. Ariana has really grown as an artist, but it seems she doesn't sing well live all the time. That Thank You Next ending was a hot mess. What was she trying to do by making tempo slower? (Monday 27 January 2020; 03:34)

Re: Love Takes Time (92,602) (92,616) by Bobby A from United States Finneas won Producer of the Year at the Grammys. He probably could co-write and co-produce a gorgeous ballad with MC. Maybe she has her eye on Finneas for her new album. (Monday 27 January 2020; 01:26)

Re: RIP Kobe Bryant (92,609) (92,610) by Bobby A from United States This is really sad. RIP Kobe Bryant. (Sunday 26 January 2020; 23:43)

Chris Brown (92,605) by Bobby A from United States Chris Brown has sold a 1 million copies of Indigo and Heartbreak On A Full Moon both. Is it because of them both having 32 and 45 tracks respectively? And because of extended versions of both released a few months after the original release? It seems the strategy worked in his favor. His previous album - 18 track album Royalty only sold 500,000 copies. Maybe MC should release her next album as a double album. It worked for Merry Christmas the Deluxe Anniversary Edition. I hope her team is really thinking how the last two months in 2019 was such positive press and chart exposure for MC. (Sunday 26 January 2020; 21:16)

Love Takes Time (92,601) by Bobby A from United States If MC could give another Love Takes Time this year, she would win over a whole new generation of fans. There are like 6 songwriters and producers who can give her another Love Takes Time. They are Ryan Tedder, Darryl "DJ" Camper, Babyface, Harvey Mason Jr., Greg Kurstin, and Jimmy Napes. (Sunday 26 January 2020; 04:45)

Going to be an MIAM weekend (92,588) by Bobby A from United States This album really said a lot about what MC can do when she gets in the studio. She knows exactly how to bring a song to life with just the right imagery, Mariahisms and ad libs. The only negative aspect of MIAM is that MC's vocals are not her best in terms she sounded hoarse on most of the songs. But I love this album. MIAM is MC's most diverse album. I want this album on vinyl. What album is going to be your weekend? (Saturday 25 January 2020; 03:57)

Dedicated (92,587) by Bobby A from United States Dedicated is one of those songs undeniably Mariah Carey. I have so many questions for MC about this song. (Saturday 25 January 2020; 03:25)

Re: The Marammys (92,566) (92,573) by Bobby A from United States This is a great topic. I have been so busy with work this week, who started this topic? Kudos. (Friday 24 January 2020; 12:31)

Re: Tour (92,541) (92,548) by Bobby A from United States If those type of artists are not her fan demographics, then why does she keep having Trey Songz jump on her remixes and have rap features on her albums? Lionel Richie doesn't have rap features on his albums. (Wednesday 22 January 2020; 23:42)

Vegas (92,535) by Bobby A from United States What is MC planning for this round Vegas shows? I wish she would team up with Trey Songz, Khalid, Ro James for a tour. (Wednesday 22 January 2020; 02:44)

Re: Songwriters Hall of Fame (92,409) (92,511) by Bobby A from United States MC should be in full recording mode for her new album by the time of the ceremony on June 11th. When she is doing interviews and walking the red carpet on that day, she is going love talking about what she working on in the studio. I really feel she is going to try bring her next album full 360 with songs that have shaped her 30 years as a singer/songwriter. It only makes sense for her to do this because 2020 is going to be significant year for her career. I can't wait to see what type of music she releases in 2020. (Monday 20 January 2020; 23:18)

Re: Mariah (92,466) (92,481) by Bobby A from United States MC lost her lyrical touch after TEOM. This is reason why she should work with like 6-8 songwriters on each song like she did on Infinity. (Monday 20 January 2020; 00:10)

Re: Mariah (92,474) (92,479) by Bobby A from United States Well, B you are really good. I only thought With You and The Distance were about Bryan. I really wish MC would write less autobiographical lyrics so that her personal life doesn't shine through in every song. She needs a song like Jack Wagner's All I Need. (Monday 20 January 2020; 00:05)

Re: Babyface (92,472) (92,476) by Bobby A from United States He is definitely singing on it in middle of the song. (Sunday 19 January 2020; 23:55)

H.E.R. (92,475) by Bobby A from United States The artist H.E.R. has been recognized by the Grammys Academy in multiple categories for the 2nd year in a row. She is a breath of fresh air to R&B. If you have not heard her first album, you need to listen today especially to Avenue, Losing, Focus, Every Kind Of Way, Best Part, Changes, and Jungle. The whole album is pure brilliance. Her second album, I Used To Know Her is just good as her debut. You can't fit her music to one certain sound. It is so evidence in her new song Slide. I guess that is why she keeps receiving Grammy nominations. She doesn't work with producers who you can hear their sound as soon the song starts playing. H.E.R. will never sing her lyrics over a Timbaland or Jermaine Dupri beat. It is just not who she is nor how she wants her songs to be heard. Chris Brown does the same thing when he records an album. It's like he gathers all of L.A. homeboys and up and coming songwriters and producers all in the studio and they knock out new sounds in the studio. His new song Overtime is evidence of a new Chris Brown sound. Maybe that is where MC has gone wrong with her last few releases. I would like to see her work with some lesser known producers and songwriters to really give her a new sound and relatable lyrics that are not so autobiographical or predictable like With You. Let's hope we get a new album that is a new and fresh sounding MC. (Sunday 19 January 2020; 23:28)

What if (92,454) by Bobby A from United States What if Mariah posted a picture of her and Walter A. in the studio, how would you react? I know I would probably jump for joy and say she can forgive and move on after 20 years. (Sunday 19 January 2020; 02:27)

Re: Mariah (92,439) (92,440) by Bobby A from United States She is awesome in my book. Let's focus on her accomplishments in 2020 and what she will do in the new year. I wonder what are her plans after the Vegas shows. Is she planning a new album to tie in with the book? It is also the 30th Anniverasary of Mariah Carey. Will Sony Legacy re-release the album on vinyl and a remastered CD with bonus tracks? We may get Weakness of the Body on CD this year. Surely, something is planned for this year besides I Had A Vision Of Love. (Saturday 18 January 2020; 19:58)

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