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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.

Seriously Mariah, please forgive Walter Affansieff (66,764) by Bobby A from United States I just finished listening to Music Box and Daydream. Wow, what a beautiful time for Mariah when she wrote with Walter A. I really do wish Mariah would record again with him soon. She needs to take us back with her next album by collaborating with Walter A again. Those two made such beautiful music together. We should on September 30 petition Mariah to give us lambily a Mariah and Walter A. collaboration again. It would be nice if her next album had collaborations by Walter Affansieff, Ryan Tedder, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Babyface, The Weekend, Drumma Boy, Miguel, Timbaland, Maxwell, Big Jim Wright, and Daryl Simmons. Mariah needs to revisit the old Mariah on her next album. Give us the Mariah that everybody fell in love with. More Rnb and Pop ballads and less Hip Hop. More vocal moments and less rap collaborations. More emotional ballads and less Jermaine Dupri. If JD says "Y'all know what this is" one more time on a new Mariah song, I am going to tell him he needs to stop it. Lol. (Wednesday 28 September 2016; 7:12)

Mariah's technique, control and unique phrasing (66,678) by Bobby A from United States Whenever I read an article or a fan comment or critique of Mariah's song catalogue, they always say Mariah has great technique and control and unique phrasing. I am not a singer myself, so it is difficult for me to describe her great technique and control and unique phrasing in each of her songs. I know an excellent singer when I hear one and I can point out a bad singer as well. So when I first heard her sing Vision Of Love in 1990, I knew instantly she could sing because of her vibrato and the way she executed and held her notes. I know Butterfly is such a great song because of the way she was singing it. I found it very difficult for me to sing it in the shower. Other than that I am lost in truly understanding Mariah's excellent technique and control and unique phrasing. What songs truly showcase her technique, control, and phrasing? What is her best era in showcasing her technique and control and unique phrasing? Is Mariah truly and alto or soprano? What era did she start singing with such a breathy voice? What era did she start to lose some of her voice control? What era did she start to sing with such rapid phrasing? How different would "We Belong Together" had sounded if she recorded it 1990 to 1995? Would Mariah be able to sing Butterfly today with such control? Can you all help me out with your analysis of her singing? I am curious about what you all think. (Sunday 25 September 2016; 6:50)

Your own private concert / new era 2016 (66,607) by Bobby A from United States 1. Whenever You Call - duet Brian McKnight 2. Faded 3. Slipping Away 4. Without You 5. H.A.T.E U. 6. Inseparable - remix with Trey Songz As far as the new era, I am excited about Infamous, duet with the Weekend, Mariah's World, and the new album (hopefully released before Thanksgiving). I love Jermaine Dupri's work with Mariah and other artists, but I hope she does not let his production overtake the feel of her next album. Only time will tell so I only hope for a cohesive body of work that will put her back at the top of the charts. (Friday 23 September 2016; 5:08)

New album wishlist (66,182) by Bobby A from United States To: RJJ12, thank you for the comment. Hello everybody, I forgot all about Ryan Tedder. I have been waiting for a Mariah and Ryan Tedder collaboration for 5 years. Can you imagine the magic that those two would make in the studio? And what about these collaborations: DJ Camper (just him and Mariah only in the studio - something like Tamar's Love And War), Linda Perry, Detail (Infinity Remix and Beyonce's Drunk In Love), Harmon Samuels and Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Kristopher Riddick Tynes/Leon Smith III, Al Sherod/ Big Sean, Ashley Gorley (popular songwriter who mixes country with a little pop - he writes for Carrie Underwood), Luke James, Elijah Blake, Elivs Blaque, Sevyn Streeter, Max Martin/Shellback, and Walter Affansieff. I just hope this new album is filled with hits that can help put her back at the top of the charts. (Monday 12 September 2016; 14:44)

New album wishlist (66,092) by Bobby A from United States I hope Mariah is really working hard to bring her "A" gam with this new album. I would like to see production and collaborations from the following: Drake/Noah "40" Shebib, DJ Mustard, DJ Kaled, The Weekend/Illangelo, Tory Lanez, Diane Warren, Babyface, Mike-Will-Made-It, Chris Brown/Nic Nac, Drumma Boy, Cool and Dre, Lukas Graham, Beyonce, O.T. Genasis/ITrezBeats, Disclosure, Calvin Harris, Maxwell, Big Sean, Jazmine Sullivan, Crystal Johnson, Timbaland, Diplo, Mel and Mus, Polow da Don, The Underdogs, and Missy Elliot. (Saturday 10 September 2016; 18:27)

Mariah has a busy remainder of the year ahead (55,738) by Bobby A from United States This year has been amazing for Mariah. I really credit her new managers with getting her back on track. With the Israel concert to her Christmas movie/concerts to Empire, she is going to shine this fall. I really hope her Empire character stirs up trouble for Luscious and Cookie. Mariah should do an R&B duets album with Tyrese, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Babyface, Sam Smith, Lyfe Jennings, Jesse Powell, Usher, Maxwell, Sam Salter, and Miguel. I wonder what will her next album be like. She probably won't begin recording until after February of next year. (Thursday 6 August 2015; 7:55)

Looking In / Rocket Man 12 inch record (55,560) by Bobby A from United States Back in the 1997 and 1998, I was ordering a lot of Mariah records and CD's from a vendor in New York City. I was able to get Underneath The Stars remix CD, a Honey 12 inch and CD, Mariah At Her Best Live CD, and the Looking In/Rocket Man 12inch record that I never hear anybody else mention. Does anyone else have these records and CD's? (Friday 31 July 2015; 5:45)

These songs are why Mariah is the best / James Packer songwriting influence (55,148) by Bobby A from United States 1. There's Got To Be A Way 2. Til The End Of Time 3. The Wind 4. Hero 5. Music Box 6. Anytime You Need A Friend 7. One Sweet Day 8. I Am Free 9. Looking In 10. Butterfly 11. Fourth Of July 12. Outside 13. Close My Eyes 14. Can't Take That Away From Me 15. Rainbow 16. Vulnerability 17. Petals 18. Love Will Lead The Way 19. Twister 20. Saving Grace 21. Sunflowers For Alford Roy 22. Fly Like A Bird 23. Mine Again 24. I Wish You Well 25. Languishing 26. Cry 27. Camouflage 28. Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can't Give Up Now) 30. Crybaby 31. Alone In Love 32. Sent From Up Above Anybody who questions her songwriting ability should listen to these songs. For Mariah's next album lambs, we are going to get some of Mariah's best songwriting all because of James Packer. I believe we are going to get that next Daydream album we have been waiting for. Mark my words. (Thursday 9 July 2015; 0:59)

Mariah's happiness / future box set (55,020) by Bobby A from United States It seems that James Packer is spending time with Mariah and taking her places like she wanted Nick to do. But Nick was always working trying to get the next gig. She said in "Faded": "You are always somewhere and but not there me." James Packer does not have to work. I am sure he will be with her every night in Las Vegas. To change the subject. When are we going to get a box set from Mariah? It is long overdue. I am anxious to here [sic] songs that never made onto her albums or previously unreleased songs. I especially want to hear Reaching For The Sky, Kick Rocks, original Loverboy sample that JLo stole, production from the Runners, the Underdogs, DJ Clue, Angels Advocate songs, and Weakness Of The Body. What other songs and production do you want hear as well? Did I miss any songs? I think the box set will set sales records. (Thursday 2 July 2015; 3:18)

My 12-song Mariah Carey playlist (47,011) by Bobby A from United States If I could play twelve Mariah Carey songs at a party this New Year's Eve, it would be the songs listed below. I choose these songs because they showcase Mariah Carey's versatility as an artist. What female singer today has her vocal range, songwriting skills, and artistry? What 12- songs would you play? 1. Faded 2. Migrate 3. You're So Cold 4. Always Be My Baby 5. Skydiving 6. Thirsty 7. The Roof 8. H.A.T.E.U. 9. My All/Stay Awhile ft. Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq (Remix) 10. Never Too Far Away 11. Dedicated ft. Nas 12. Make It Look Good Bonus: Bliss. (Monday 29 September 2014; 20:34)

Huge radio / video / remixes promo for You Don't Know What To Do (44,489) by Bobby A from United States Lambs, Tuesday of next week, a huge radio debut of YDKWTD will take place. Let's make this song huge for Mariah next week. The video is going be something different than what we have been getting lately. The remixes are going blow up our speakers. Can someone create a YDKWTD promo banner? We can make this great song huge for Mariah and be the summer song of 2014. Let's do it starting now. Remember in 1995 when you fell in love with Fantasy and all of your friends were singing this song and bumping it in their car. Who is down with me and [...]? (Wednesday 4 June 2014; 21:05)

Butterfly and Daydream mixed into one masterpiece (44,067) by Bobby A from United States This is album is a masterpiece. Mariah gave us everything we have been asking for. I am speechless. It was well worth the wait. My favorite songs are Cry., Faded, Dedicated, Make It Look Good, #Beautiful, You're Mine (Eternal), and You Don't Know What To Do. I love the texture in her voice these days. I like the way she switches that texture up with every song. Let's make this album number 1 next week. She deserves to be number 1. I am very pleased with this album. I love every track. MIAM is one her best albums in her career. I will be at Target at 8am Tuesday to buy my copy. (Saturday 24 May 2014; 17:45)

Lambs, please stop complaining (43,357) by Bobby A from United States We have the tracklisting. We have a confirmed release date. We have the cover art. And everyday that I come to this website, all I read is negative comments and unhappiness about every decision Mariah makes for her new album. If she wants to add "America the Beautiful' to the Japanese edition, so be it. It is her decision and probably a fantastic studio version that I can't wait to hear. We as Lambs should be making plans to buy 2 copies of her CD when it comes out. We should be supporting Mariah as an established artist with numerous awards and acolades. She is not a new artist and we need to stop treating her as such. If she never has another #1 number single or album, she is set financially for life. I have one request for all the complainers during the next 3 weeks, let talk about the positive things and accomplishments MC has done throughout her career. If we want her to feel our love for her, support and don't hate. I am sure that we will have a new single next week for her to promote on the Today show. Greg Curtis ( Keyshia Cole - I Remember) produced Heavenly (No Ways Tired/Can't Give Up Now). Betcha Gon Know with R. Kelly is a new studio version recorded in Chicago in 2012. It's A Wrap is also new and recorded recently. Does anyone know who produced One More Try? Remember support and don't hate. (Thursday 8 May 2014; 17:26)

Suppose the album is released on Monday (42,930) by Bobby A from United States What if the album is released as early as Monday? Remember, I was the one that said that she was going to release the album in a different way. And I feel strongly about my next statement. Suppose the special guest star is Beyonce. We all have been hearing about a duet with Beyonce called "Further Up". It would be a great move to capitalize on sales. Even the non-Mariah fan wants to hear these two voices together. I just hope there is a deluxe edition with extra tracks or a DVD. I am looking forward to hearing the Hit-Boy, Mike Will Made It, and R. Kelly tracks. I want to see that #Beautiful remix video with Young Jezzy as well. I am going to buy two copies, one for myself and one for a co-worker. I hope every lamb pledges to do the same to make this album debut at #1. It is time to dethrone Frozen. We can do it. Mariah deserves it after all of the complaining and criticizing we have been doing in the past three years. Like I said before, this is going to be the best album of her career. She has never taken this long to release an album. I have been like addict without my new Mariah music to bump in the car. When the album is released digitally, we need to call up every Top 40-Urban-Rythmic radio station and request that they play Thirsty or other tracks. I am so excited. (Saturday 26 April 2014; 17:31)

Album promotion and May 6th (42,550) by Bobby A from United States Lambs, we need stop worrying about May 6th. We are going to have a new album from MC. Lambs and the world will be very pleased. I have a strong feeling that we are going to get a new single next week as well as the album title and tracklisting. Something tells me the album is going to be released on May 6th in a very different way. We may have a Target or Best Exclusive with extra tracks or a bonus DVD. Completing this album has been a journey for MC and she is going to deliver that journey to lambs in a very special way. This album will be the best album of her career. Critics and radio are going to be surprised when it comes out on May 6th. I sure hope the extra studio time will give us a Pharrell, Detail, Ryan Tedder, Pop and Oak, Jack Splash, Da Internz, and Timbaland collaboration. Surely, the past month out on the beach produced some new collaborations. The week of May 6th is going to be filled with television and radio promotions. Just wait. It is going to propel the album and single to #1. No other artist is coming out with a new album on May 6th. So, MC will have a strong chance to be #1 again. Let's support Mariah by buying an extra copy on May 6th to give to a new fan. If we want her back at #1, then let's support the album with 10 times the buying power than a normal fan. We can do it. Let's make May 6th MC Day. Can we do it. Can we make it happen for MC? (Wednesday 9 April 2014; 20:31)

What is going on at Island Def Jam Records and radio? (41,780) by Bobby A from United States When LA Reid left Def Jam Records, Mariah's support from the label is not what is used to be. I am really concerned that she can't get enough airplay for YME. She has never had this much trouble having a hit song to put out her album. She needs to call Elijah Blake/Sevyn Streeter/Diplo really soon to help her come up with a radio hit because YME is not it. Radio is not playing the song because is not a top 10 produced song. I would like for her to work with Ryan Tedder to come up with a pop hit that would make Top 40 radio want to play her music. I believe the two of them could up with an awesome song. I believe Mariah really needs to let five to six songwriters write with her in the next month to create that next hit. At this point, she can't do it with her and a producer alone. Pop and Oak songwriting and production duo is really hot right now as well as DJ Mustard, The Rascals (Ariana Grande), Rock City, Pharrell, and Timbaland, Salaam Remi, Harmony Samuels, Al Sherrod (Ariana Grande) and The Underdogs. Only time will tell if we see an album on May 6th. Because right now our girl Mariah is not being supported by radio. She needs a first single with a revolutionary futuristic sound in the next month. I hope someone helps her to see that. Ryan Tedder please call Mariah. (Wednesday 26 February 2014; 18:05)

Mariah's next masterpiece (40,714) by Bobby A from United States I really have this gut feeling that one of Mariah's cover will be "Saturday Love" by Cherelle and Alexander. It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Now it makes sense why Maxwell was so excited by doing a song with Mariah and why Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are involved with the duet. Mariah is looking foward to collaboration with Young Jezzy produced by Mike Will Made It because Island Def Jam didn't release "Side Effects" as a single back 2006. As far as the album we should have production from the following producers: Hitboy (3 songs), Rodney Jerkins (2 songs), Walter Aftansieff (1 song), The Dream (2 songs), Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (1 song), James "Big Jim" Wright (2 songs), Mike Will Made It (1 song), Q-Tip (1 song) (Jermaine Dupri) (3 songs), Bryan-Michael Cox (1 song), Kirk Franklin or PJ Morton (1 song), Miguel and Happy Perez (1 song) and Boi 1da (1 song) and hopefully a new song by DJ Camper or Babyface with features from Miguel, R. Kelly, Stevie Wonder, Nas, Wale, Young Jezzy, and Maxwell. This is going to be her best album of her career. What do you Lambs or Lambilies think about my predictions? (Wednesday 22 January 2014; 21:01)

Mariah 2014 for massive impact in the first quarter (39,406) by Bobby A from United States Hey lambs. I really feel that we won't get a new single or album until January 2014 (single) and March 2014 (album). I say this because: Why would Mariah Carey release any new music during the last three months of the year? There is not enough time now to promote and maximize album sales. I really feel her new team has decided to wait for a huge single debut at the first of the year. She will have a massive TV/radio campaign that will lead into the album's release. I am sure her team will come up with something like Justin Timberlake did at the Grammys and on Jimmy Fallon. And forget about the album being title "The Art Of Letting Go". The song may be great, but not a title for Mariah to reclaim her throne. She needs a title that will stick in the minds of the listening public. So if it means I have to wait until January for new music, then I am willing to give Mariah that support to put out some great music next year. Do you think my gut feeling is right? (Saturday 5 October 2013; 17:25)

Mariah and Island Def Jam (38,711) by Bobby A from United States Lambs. Lambily. I would not be surprise if "The Art Of Letting Go" ends up being Mariah's last album for Def Jam. She would have fulfilled her current contract when the album is released. And plus, Def Jam does not support and promote their artists anymore. Hence, A&R department messed over E=MC2 and Memoirs. I blame Def Jam for their lack of promotion and singles choices for these two albums. I know exactly what label Mariah will end up on... Epic Records/L.A. Reid. He loves Mariah and they have a awesome relationship. We just have to wait and see when "The Art Of Letting Go" is released. Something tells me that #Beautiful will end up being a buzz single, but on the album. I predict that on 07/23 (Mariah's surprise for the true fans) will be the release of the Mike Will Made It track with Young Jezzy. It makes sense to release it as the official first single because every artist that releases one of his songs, he or she ends up having a major radio hit. You all know his music and beats. They are a radio programmer's dream song. Mike Will himself said that the track was a banger. I have a feeling that the track is going to a very subtle shade track for Mariah's haters and Nicki Minaj. The Art Of Letting Go will probably be released in October. Just two more months lambs. By the way, the Fall is a better time to release a new album anyway. (Tuesday 16 July 2013; 22:03)

Mariah's voice / reasons for the album being pushed back (38,538) by Bobby A from United States Mariah's voice just needs some rest. She has recorded probably about 100 songs for this new album. She does all of her own vocal layering and background vocals. Wouldn't your voice need some rest as well? Let us not worry, I am pretty sure she knows this and that is why chose a pre-recorded track for the BET Awards. I feel the real reason the album was pushed back is because #Beautiful has not made it into the Top 10. Why would Def Jam release a new album without a major hit to support it? I believe Mariah moving foward is going to be less revealing about who she is in the studio with. I am hoping for a Ryan Tedder or Greg Kursten or Mario Winans collaboration. She needs a major radio #1 song before the label will release the album. I am praying that she gets that WBT moment that will have Def Jam executives jumping up and down. The new album probably won't come out until October. I would love to see her forget about her vocal flaws and give us something organic from her heart that is stripped down to nothing but a piano and some climatic strings. Her voice is still there and people would fall in love with her again if she gives us the old Mariah. That is all we want at this point. (Tuesday 2 July 2013; 22:51)

"#Beautiful" remix Is needed and Mariah's voice (38,208) by Bobby A from United States I think Mariah should record a remix with Miguel and Kendrick Lamar or Future produced by Mike Will Made It. I feel "#Beautiful" just needs that extra boost for more radio spins. There is not anything wrong with Mariah's voice. She stills has a great instrument. Her performances are spectacular when she is comfortable with her environment. Hint: Remember when she performed on George Lopez in 2010. That performance was her best since the 2006 Grammy Awards. Mariah will have the album of the summer. I can't wait for the haters and naysayers to wake up and say Mimi is back. (Monday 10 June 2013; 17:41)

New era of RnB with Miguel (37,600) by Bobby A from United States If it is true, Mariah has made a very smart decision to record a duet with Miguel. He's fresh and a incredible songwriter and singer. I can't wait to hear America's reaction to their creation. Lambs, are you ready for Mimi's best album since EMOM? (Tuesday 23 April 2013; 17:12)