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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.

Re: (82,905) (82,907) by Bobby A from United States Andrew, I love your sweet sarcasm. Thank you for bringing me back to reality. I have too much time on my hands thinking about Mimi's next album. I am actually in Nutbush, Tennessee. If you blink, you will miss the whole town. Look it up. If Tina Turner can get out of here, then surely I can say goodbye to Nutbush city limits. (Tuesday 26 June 2018; 01:01)

Re: New album (82,881) (82,904) by Bobby A from United States Does anybody else think that Mariah has been doing all of these Vegas and Christmas shows so her band, Maryann, Trey, and Sharon can have income each year? And I am beginning to think that the album isn't coming out until 2019. If the album was finished in September, when is she going to have time to do promotion before it drops in 2018? She is in Asia much of October through November 6th. And she said in an interview that December is not a great month to release a new album. So true, because she is in Europe for the Christmas shows. The rest of the year is going to be pretty interesting to see if she drops an album in 2018. (Monday 25 June 2018; 22:21)

(82,902) by Bobby A from United States Today I pulled out my book I created about the recording process and reviews of MIAM. Ironically, Mariah is being more elusive about the recording process for her upcoming 15th album. So, I wanted to give each of her albums a one to three word tag to kind of gauge what I can expect for her 15th album. She is being very secretive about this one for sure. 1. Mariah Carey - powerful debut 2. Emotions - sophmore masterpiece 3. Music Box - ballad heavy 4. Merry Christmas - Mariah at her best 5. Daydream - pop infused R&B 6. Butterfly - hip hop gem 7. Rainbow - multifaceted Mariah 8. Glitter - 80's influenced 9. Charmbracelet - so underrated 10. The Emancipation Of Mimi - the comeback 11. E=MC2 - Mimi part 2 12. Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel - Daydream meets Butterfly 13. Merry Christmas II You - great vocal moments 14. Me: I Am Mariah - critically acclaimed (Monday 25 June 2018; 19:49)

(82,872) by Bobby A from United States This year has been really awesome for MC. Probably her best year since 2006 and 2008. Every week she is receiving a lot positive photos and stories about her. She is really looking beautiful and happy. We can see it in her eyes and hear it in voice during interviews. The public is loving her right now for just being Mariah and not Mariah the diva that Stella encouraged. She has been very honest this year about her personal struggles. I feel it is only going to get better. I bet her voice is sounding really good right now. I can't wait to read the reviews after her July 5th The Butterfly Returns show. The world ain't ready for the new music she is about to unleash this year. Everything is pointing towards her most anticipated album since TEOM. When the first single drops on iTunes, we should do something special to give her a Hot 100 top 10 debut. (Tuesday 19 June 2018; 16:06)

Re: Mariah and Britney... maybe? (82,862) (82,865) by Bobby A from United States Really the rumor is that it sounds like I'm That Chick. (Monday 18 June 2018; 23:16)

Brittney and MC collaboration (82,860) by Bobby A from United States If it is true, I didn't see it coming. It will be unique and unexpected for they both need a song to get radio airplay again. These two have so much in common: a public breakdown, bipolar diagnosis, last album didn't sell that well, and devoted mothers. Maybe the song is an empowering song about facing your struggles and being the best person you can be. I just wonder was it Mariah's idea for this rumored collaboration. Fall 2018 is going to be hot for new album releases. I have made a list with 20 expected artist releases for new albums. (Monday 18 June 2018; 17:47)

Re: Robert-Anthony (82,837) (82,849) by Bobby A from United States You are so right about an Epic/Butterfly Records release. I didn't think to check her page on Epic's website. However, there is a chance the new album could be a Epic/Butterfly Records and RocNation release. Didn't Rhianna leave Def Jam 2015 to form her own label, Westbury Road in a partnership with RocNation Records? In addition to artist management, RocNation has a record label division. It will be interesting to see which label's staff will receive A&R, marketing, creative direction and executive producer credit. (Monday 18 June 2018; 04:57)

RocNation (82,831) by Bobby A from United States I was checking RocNation's website this morning just looking at Mariah's page. I don't think she is with Epic anymore. The new album will be a RocNation release. I hope she gets the same album rollout that Rhianna's Anti received. This era is going to be pretty interesting because MC hasn't released an album since 2014. A lot has happened in her life since 2014. The new album title is going to reflect that. (Saturday 16 June 2018; 16:24)

Re: Mariah and JD (82,811) (82,814) by Bobby A from United States Maybe JD and Mariah can create something like Ella Mai's Boo'd Up. This song is the surprise hit of the 2018. A top 10 Hot 100 hit and #1 on the Urban chart. And it was released in 2017. This is just the type of song Mariah needs as the first single. A song that connects with radio audience without being so much about Mariah's life. (Thursday 14 June 2018; 23:09)

Re: "That's about me" song (82,800) (82,801) by Bobby A from United States I think it is long overdue. I have been asking for a collaboration since Mary J. Blige's Thick of It came out 2 years ago. I would be happy if DJ Camper handled the production too. I just tweeted MC, JD, and Jazmine Sullivan about doing a collaboration. (Thursday 14 June 2018; 01:27)

Re: "That's about me" song (82,779) (82,790) by Bobby A from United States I can so clearly relate to Outside. I always felt like an outsider in my family. I just didn't know where I fitted in with family. Both of my parents rejected me because I wasn't planned. They gave all of their love to my younger sisters while subjecting me to negativity with harsh words and treatment. Music was my saving grace growing up. I guess that's why I connected to Mariah when she first came out. MC's music has always been my therapy. (Wednesday 13 June 2018; 17:24)

Jermaine Dupri (82,788) by Bobby A from United States I was kind of hoping MC wouldn't work with Jermaine Dupri this time around. But right now when it is already June and no first single, I believe she needs him right now to balance the album out. She probably has over 30 tracks dating back to 2016 to 2018. Now she needs that We Belong Together magic to let Jay Z listen for the green light to finalize the new album's tracklisting. I hope she calls in Johnta Austin and Jazmine Sullivan for some Jermaine Dupri studio sessions. (Wednesday 13 June 2018; 17:12)

Re: Bruno and Janet (82,764) (82,767) by Bobby A from United States I totally agree with you. She needs a current popular artist to get played on radio. She needs a Cardi B or Bruno Mars or even a Post Malone collaboration to make radio play her again. I would love to see a sexy ballad from Liam Payne or Zayn. I wish she would step out of her box and take creative chances with other artists. Remember how Migrate was huge with TPain. Without a huge - no, she didn't - collaboration, radio will pass on her singles again. (Tuesday 12 June 2018; 19:20)

The Butterfly Returns (82,765) by Bobby A from United States Mariah Is about to start the Vegas shows. And she is still recording the new album. She doesn't have much time left between the start of the Butterfly Returns shows until the Asia tour begins. So I wrote down all of dates and came up with June 6th [through] July 3rd and July 16th [through] August 20th as the time she has to finish working her magic in the studio. I haven't even mention that she has to rehearse for Vegas shows and Asia tour during this time too. How is she going to do all of this? It seems impossible but I am sure she is going to make it happen before September 21st (iHeart Radio) and October 7th (beginning of the Asia shows). Hopefully we will get the first single and album announcement by the end of the summer. (Tuesday 12 June 2018; 17:45)

Daydream album (82,739) by Bobby A from United States Daydream will always be my favorite Sony release. Lyrically, Mariah's best album. Top notch production from only seven producers - Dave Hall, Walter Afanasieff, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, David Morales, and Mariah sole producer and arranger credit on Melt Away. It only had 12 songs that showcased Mariah's growth as an artist, songwriter, and producer. 1995 was a great year. (Monday 11 June 2018; 04:24)

Looking In 12inch (82,724) by Bobby A from United States I was going through my MC 12inches last night. I forgot I had this Looking In/Rocket Man-Bside-Elton John 12inch. Does anyone else have this rare 12 inch? Looking In is set to dance beat. It really gives Looking In a different perspective. It was unofficially released through Sony I guess. The 12inch has a white label and album cover. I bought it from this mail order record shop in New York city in the 1997. Also, I bought from them this Mariah At Her Best Live CD (possibly recorded live during the Music Box Tour) which included covers of Just Be Good To Me and the Good Times television theme song. The sound is not that great but Mariah's vocals are on point. I made me a Neo-Soul Mariah workout playlist with some of her most underrated rarities and album tracks to hold me over until the new album. I wish I had a mp3 of When I Feel It to add to the playlist. To the moderator - thank you for keeping MCA on the web. I appreciate you. (Saturday 9 June 2018; 17:04)

(82,679) by Bobby A from United States Five reasons Mariah hasnt had any radio airplay since #Beautiful. 1. She is older now. 2. Too many singles released in the past 5 years didn't have hit potential. 3. Lack of real promotion. 4. She forgot how to put out fun records for radio airplay. When was the last time radio had a Fantasy style record? 5. She hasn't worked with producers who consistently have Hot 100 #1's and top ten hits. I really feel that a Post Malone collaboration over a trap beat produced by Frank Dukes or a Ed Sherran co-written and produced track could be winners for radio airplay. (Wednesday 6 June 2018; 17:37)

iHeart Music Festival 2018 (82,656) by Bobby A from United States Mariah is apart of iHeart Music Festival 2018 lineup. I can't believe it. The album has to be coming this fall. This year's line-up is the best in years. Kelly Clarkson too. (Tuesday 5 June 2018; 16:40)

Post Malone and Vegas (82,633) by Bobby A from United States What MC needs right now is a Post Malone collaboration. I know Post Malone, really? But it would be a unlikely collaboration out of no where. He is hot right now when everybody wanted to write him off 3 years ago. Frank Dukes should produce the collaboration over a trap beat where MC can get everything out in the open that has happen in the past 3 years in a fun upbeat victorious song. Make the public connect with her and like her again via Post Malone rapping in his scratchy voice. Radio would go crazy for it. Kind of sad to hear the Vegas ticket sales are low. People just don't want to go hear an artist sing the same old songs over and over again. Same songs different residency name. New music drives ticket sales. Look at Justin Timberlake selling out 2-3 shows in a city each month with a new album supporting the tour. Put an album out first and then announce your tour. That's just how it should be done. She just ain't selling 5 million CDs anymore. I hope her team is putting the pressure on her to get something out within the next two weeks. I tweeted MC about a Post Malone collaboration. Jimmy Kimmel is going to be really interesting Wednesday. (Monday 4 June 2018; 03:16)

Jimmy Kimmel (82,617) by Bobby A from United States Mariah will be on Jimmy Kimmel on June 6th to make an important announcement about The Butterfly Returns and more. I am hoping she is going to announce the first single and album title. This would be the perfect time to do it. No more missteps in this era. (Saturday 2 June 2018; 18:38)

Re: One song discussion with MC (82,594) (82,597) by Bobby A from United States Thirsty. I am still trying to figure out who the song is about. I would ask her who was her inspiration behind Thirsty. (Friday 1 June 2018; 17:46)

Super sexy MC (82,592) by Bobby A from United States If MC loses any more weight, she is going look like she did when Touch My Body premiered. She is looking so sexy and beautiful right now. I am even motivated to drop a few pounds for the summer. Her video for the first single is going to be hot. She is going flaunt her body all over the video. You know she is feeling super confident right now. Her vocals should sound really good too. I feel a new single is coming towards the end of June so she can sing it during the residency. There sure isn't a song of summer contender right now. No More Tears Left To Cry - maybe so or not. It would be grand if MC held the song of summer title for 2018. Shut those naysayers down. (Thursday 31 May 2018; 19:24)

She lost that ring (82,582) by Bobby A from United States Finally, Mariah is letting go of old baggage. This new album is going to be filled with a lot of Red Table talk. 1. The Ring. 2. Stella. 3. Packer 4. Damizza 5. Demi 6. Tanaka. What I find interesting with this album secrecy is that no one knows who the producers and beat makers are for the new album. Poo Bear is just a songwriter and vocalist. He never takes on the role of producer when he collaborates with other artists. Well, 2018 is proving to be Mariah taking her own advice of letting go. We better get a Ed Sherran collaboration with new album. He could become the one to replace Big Jim Wright with the ballads. (Wednesday 30 May 2018; 04:40)

Re: Poo Bear (82,540) (82,556) by Bobby A from United States Thank you for watching the video. Watching the video and hearing some of his other songs like 112's Anywhere and Peaches and Cream, and his song with Shirellx, Poo Boo is a genius with melody and simple lyrics and titles. He co wrote Pink's Love Is Such A Crazy Thing on her first album. E=MC2 shows on his discography section on his website. Being a protege of Scott Storch, I think he offered some non-credited contribution to Side Effects. Wouldn't it be interesting if his collaboration gives MC her 19th #1. Lol. (Monday 28 May 2018; 21:13)

Re: Album delayed (82,546) (82,554) by Bobby A from United States I am pretty sure the album is coming this year. What a perfect year to release a new album. The current state of summer music right now is that every song is sounding the same on the radio. July could come and she drops the first single, album title, and TV performances for promotion. She has to be finished recording the album by June, right? The Butterly Returns residency begins in the middle of July. (Monday 28 May 2018; 20:58)

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