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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.

Mariah, Anita Baker and Lauryn Hill (107,028) by Bobby A from United States MC's voice is what grounded her 20 years ago. She just seems lost now without it. It kept her connected to her Lambs. Now she does not post studio pics and tells us she is working on an new album without a finished product. It has been six long years now. I am beginning to think that she is not working one. If this is not the case, then why does it seem like she is not trying her best to get it done at least for her Lambs. I wish she would let us know something other than "It is coming soon." Kehlani communicates better with her fans than MC. Kehlani has only been in the music business 15 years. And she gives us mixtapes in between albums without worrying about sales or it being on the Billboard 200. (Monday 29 July 2024; 22:01) this is a reply to message 107,021

Mariah, Anita Baker and Lauryn Hill (107,021) by Randy from USA I have to wonder what kind of financial status these artists are in because they clearly don't want to tour. Even Michael Jackson said he hated touring. But for Mariah, who looks stunning this go round, it's clear she doesn't want to sing. At least not outside of a studio. Nor does she want to be on stage. The acronym MC has turned into Model Checked-out. All rehearsals are hair, makeup and wardrobe. Now I know everyone says she's worth $250 million+ but that doesn't translate to cash on hand. And she has to pay for upkeep on the NYC apartment, the rental in LA, the stylist, hairdresser, makeup artist (whom I'm sure aren't allowed other clients). Does she own a jet or lease one? She's probably in need of money to keep up this lifestyle and should start stripping it down. She has 500 hours of beauty school. Do your own hair and make up. Stay in hotels when you have work in LA. Fly commercial first class. Hold your own umbrella. Anita was awful on tour and Lauryn is late to every show. I know they probably need money but MC, like what is the reason to keep this up? And don't say to be with your fans. She could do book signings, conference appearances and guest stints on The Talk or start lives on TikTok or Instagram if it was to be with us. (Monday 29 July 2024; 17:12)

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,019) by Bobby A from United States I apologize for being negative this time. I just noticed that MC does not sing like before even during the Memoirs era. When I say she can't sing anymore, I don't mean she can't do some great vocal stacking or background vocals. I am referring to the fact that MC does not sing like we have heard her sing in the past. MC can still sing. (Monday 29 July 2024; 12:53) this is a reply to message 107,017

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,017) by Zachariah from Croatia I really don't like your negative attitude all the time regarding her voice. I listened the same thing and it is live. I don't know why you keep saying that she can't sing anymore. So annoying. (Monday 29 July 2024; 08:40)

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,012) by Bobby A from United States I was thinking again today while I was standing in the grocery checkout line. I just wonder is it common knowledge among MC's colleagues, label executives, and radio programmers that Mariah Carey can't sing anymore. I thought about that because MC doesn't receive any offers for duets, movie songs, or TV performances anymore. Her last collaborations have been rap hooks and a JD favor for another artist. I am really worried about what MC's career will look like in 2030. That would be 40 years in the music business at 61 years old. Maybe an announcement of MC16 will be her last album and it will be a double album. That would be a great prelude something new in the TV entertainment and cosmetics industry. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 23:57) this is a reply to message 107,010

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,010) by Jamie from UK Yeah I think everyone misses the old Mariah, she was so cool. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 22:25)

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,002) by Bobby A from United States Right. I noticed that too. How did her career get to this point? I am tempted to write an unauthorized book titled, "The Tragic Loss of Mariah Carey's Voice". I believe the loss of her voice is more than vocal cord nodules or her breathiness singing style. There was something that happened to her voice from 1995-1998 that she never recovered from and over the years it progressively got worse. Fast forward to 2020 and her vocal problems became painfully evident with every live performance that she didn't use a backing track. I am sure the problem that she is having in the studio recording MC16 is that she can't sing the different parts to her satisfaction to honestly say she is happy with the final track. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 17:24) this is a reply to message 107,001

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (107,001) by BFF from United States I was looking at some videos from the last few nights in Vegas as well. Mariah's lip-syncing is pretty shameless in them. If she's going to do it, she definitely needs to practice making it look more convincing. Her lips are barely moving in some of the songs. Is there any segment of this show in which she is singing live? What a sad spectacle. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 16:05)

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (106,999) by Bobby A from United States I saw some video clips of the first night. It was obvious that MC was lip syncing to the original tracks. It is very sad that she can't perform live anymore. If she ever releases an album of new material, how would she justify performing new songs to a backing track? And another sad aspect of her vocal issues is that she has not addressed it to her Lambs. If she would at least do that, then we would understand what she is going through. If next year there is no MC16, then she will never release it. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 13:36) this is a reply to message 106,998

Celine, Mariah and lip synching (106,998) by MC1989 from Spain Celine still has a privileged voice, a unique, distinctive timbre, just like Mariah. The huge difference between the two is discipline. While Celine has been committed to caring for and maintaining her instrument and there are many videos and interviews over the last few years in which she claims to continue taking singing lessons and doing vocal exercises (which has not prevented the inevitable deterioration caused by age and her illness), Mariah has been committed for decades to using pre-recorded vocals and her vocal condition has plummeted since 2020 until today, where it is a real shame to see her in Las Vegas, where 95 percent of her show is pure playback. I am struck by the absence of any hint of expressiveness in her face due to the cosmetic infiltrations or retouching she has undergone since 2022. Up until the Caution tour (where she was still able to showcase glorious little vocal moments), Mariah was always known for being tremendously expressive and making faces and hand movements while singing live, especially during the more difficult parts of her songs; which, since the late 90s, made it extremely easy to detect when she was putting a pre-record into a climax because her facial expressiveness would totally change, her eyebrows would relax, her muscle tension would relax and she would look like she was smiling just when it was her turn to do the Olympic acrobatics. We all know that Mariah is not a good actress and has never been able to do a good lip-sync. Right now it is a paradox that the less effort and effort Mariah puts in, the more believable her playback is in the eyes of non-fans, of the general public, since there is hardly any expressiveness in her face not only during the climax but during an entire song. Zero vocal effort, zero effort in movement and choreography. Just getting paid to look like a Barbie. At least Celine is able to convey a believable story, and mind you, unpopular opinion: although I get goosebumps every time I see her video singing Hymne a L'amour in the Eiffel Tower, as a fan who has been watching her sing for decades just like Mariah, I know perfectly well that her performance was 100% pre-recorded, with facial and body simulation and almost perfect playback. But she managed to put on an unforgettable show and return to the public eye and to music in style. Mariah, meanwhile, continues to make these poor performances in Las Vegas. I wish she would at least release some new studio music, since her forte, unlike Celine's, is songwriting and creating good songs written by herself. (Sunday 28 July 2024; 10:02)

Celine (106,995) by Bobby A from United States Celine's respect by her fans and the industry is the reason why she was chosen to sing the biggest movie theme song of our time - "My Heart Will Go On". MC could have had it if the producers would thought she would just have sung it in full voice and with no extra Mariah vocal moments. Because of her need to add extras in her songs, MC has missed out on a lot of huge movie theme songs and TV performance moments during her 30-year career. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 23:46) this is a reply to message 106,989

Celine (106,989) by Jamie from UK Having watched her performance again, it is one polished and well executed performance. One thing about Celine is that she has always stayed consistent and true to herself. The Celine of the 1990's is the same Celine now. She is truly respected as an artist and still has her original fan base. I often have trouble relating to Mariah now as it's like she's a completely different person from the 1990's. That's not to say I don't like both but it's why I think she has lost a lot of her fan base and why she's not as respected as much. Celine knows her craft and what her fans want, and isn't at a point in her career where she's having to think of new styles to get peoples attention again as she already has the respect. Obviously Mariah is a different artist with a different personality but I think she could have learnt a lot from how Celine has controlled her career and her reputation. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 22:30)

What will MC bring differently for MC16? (106,985) by Bobby A from United States I know we kind of have an idea what MC16 may sound like. However, what will MC bring differently for the sound and cohesiveness of MC16? I am hoping for something like what Amy Winehouse's Back to Black was in 2007. On Back to Black, every song was a glimpse into Amy's personal life since Frank. The retro 60's wall of sound works well for the album and it got the public's and the Grammy's attention of who Amy Winehouse was as an artist. MC is going have to do something like that with MC16. Whatever sound she is creating right now, it will have to be her most cohesive body of work in her career. Mimi has had 6 years to do just that and bring it this time. I hope she can do it and not come off trying to hard to create an album that well perceived by the public. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 18:48)

Celine 2024 Olympics (106,980) by Bobby A from United States Celine's performance was beautiful. I am so glad that she made such an extraordinary comeback to the stage. I was brought to tears by her performance. God is good and all the time God is good. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 15:01) this is a reply to message 106,979

Celine 2024 Olympics (106,979) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, what a final for the olympic opening. The final was the best. The German commentator shared some tears too because of Céline Dion. You could hear it. He was very moved. I love the great Edith Piaf and Céline singing that song behind the Eiffel tower (after all her struggling) it really was heart touching and awesome. I will watch the games. Thanks, I wish everyone who is watching a great time too. (Saturday 27 July 2024; 14:01)

Original David Morales collaboration (106,953) by Bobby A from United States I was thinking today if we will finally get an original David Morales collaboration for MC16. Metorite was a pleasant surpirise on MIAM. And Caution could have been a bonus dance track after Portrait. I am just hoping for more original dance/electronic tracks on MC16. I am keeping my fingers cross. (Thursday 25 July 2024; 23:07)

What do you do for a living? (106,945) by Bobby A from United States Kids these days only listen to Drake, Lil Baby, Future and 21 Savage. Lol. We can't play their music in the classroom. If you mention Mariah Carey, they only know her for AIWFCIY. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 22:42) this is a reply to message 106,943

What do you do for a living? (106,943) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Oh. When I was a teacher, I used to play Mariah's songs for my students as often as I could. Lol. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 19:44)

What do you do for a living? (106,940) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Shezz. I really appreciate your kind words. Being a high school special education teacher is very rewarding. That is awesome you are an architect. Have you designed any school buildings? (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 16:34) this is a reply to message 106,939

What do you do for a living? (106,939) by Shezz from Pk RA, I loved knowing what you do for a living. So fitting - great match for all your passion, compassion and optimism. I think it would be great to know what the rest of the MC fans (some people don't like the term lambs) do here - whoever is interested in sharing. I'm an architect. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 06:06)

Inspirational songs (106,938) by Bobby A from United States Vice-President Kamala Harris chose Beyonce's Freedom for her campaign song. I like it, although it is one of the songs I skipped initially on her album Lemonade. I hope MC will endorse her and write her an original song. I know she can create a fire inspirational song for her campaign. Bring It On Home is a song that I often visit for inspiration during the school year. I am going to need it again during the new school year with 25 plus students on my caseload. (Wednesday 24 July 2024; 00:50)

Article: Mariah Carey adds 2025 dates to Las Vegas residency (106,930) by Bobby A from United States I just figured out how to leave a message for articles in the news feed. I am so proud of myself. Lol. Anyway, maybe these Vegas shows now and then are helping her voice. Mimi better be dropping a new project in late January or early February. (Tuesday 23 July 2024; 02:41)

Album coming soon? (106,928) by Bobby A from United States People see her as the Michael Jackson of our time. (Monday 22 July 2024; 22:28) this is a reply to message 106,926

Album coming soon? (106,926) by Jamie from UK Nobody stands a chance with the media propaganda that is Taylor Swift. Do not get how she is so big, sorry to any Swifties. She's good but she's no where as good as she's made out to be. (Monday 22 July 2024; 10:00)

Album coming soon? (106,923) by Bobby A from United States Maybe multiple projects released during the 12 months will only help MC reintroduce herself again on the Billboard 200. I don't think MC has anything to worry about upcoming album releases from Katy Perry, Coldplay or Rihanna. Critics are dragging Katy Perry's Woman World and Lifetimes album tracks in the mud. They are expecting her album 143 to tank on the charts on September 20th just like Camilo Cabello's C, XOXO did 3 weeks ago. The music world has only been good to Taylor Swift this year. It seems this year a lot of labels have reissued a lot artists' classic albums remastered on vinyl and CD. They are everywhere in vinyl record shops and Tower Records. (Sunday 21 July 2024; 21:58) this is a reply to message 106,922

Album coming soon? (106,922) by Shezz from Pk If insiders are to be believed, not all the recordings are for MC16. She has a couple of projects she's working on simultaneously. I wish she'd focus on one right now - hopefully she's wrapping up MC16 and the upcoming announcement isn't about more tours but about the new album. Butterfly Lounge can wait. (Sunday 21 July 2024; 19:25)

Album coming soon? (106,921) by Bobby A from United States I realized that I had forgotten all about The Clark Sisters collaboration recorded July 2021. MC16 is going to have the longest recording time (2021-2025) ever for a Mariah Carey album. MC16 is rumored to have these producers and collaborations on it. Did I miss anyone? 1. The Clark Sisters 2. Daniel Moore III 3. Jermaine Dupri 4. Solange 5. Anderson Paak 6. Rae Khalil 7. Bruno Mars 8. Max Martin 9. Lucky Daye 10. Ariana Grande 11. Shakira 12. David Morales (Sunday 21 July 2024; 13:13) this is a reply to message 106,758

Album coming soon? (106,758) by Shezz from Pk That picture looks like her Victoria Secret shoot from last Christmas. They’re just saying what Mariah said herself. Album coming soon. (Thursday 20 June 2024; 20:10)

Rumoured lead singles (106,920) by Bobby A from United States Somehow I ended up purchasing two different 12" vinyl records and a maxi CD single from a NYC record shop using a paper mail order form in 1998. Wow, that is unheard of today to order using a paper form and pay with a money order. (Sunday 21 July 2024; 03:49) this is a reply to message 106,917

Rumoured lead singles (106,917) by BFF from United States "Sweetheart" was supposed to be the lead single or a single from #1s, but it was cancelled because Sony wanted Mariah to prioritize "When You Believe". They manufactured CD singles for "Sweetheart" but ended up giving them away with copies of #1s after it was cancelled. (Saturday 20 July 2024; 23:38)

Comfirmed：Mariah is coming to Beijing this September (106,915) by Bobby A from United States An X account said today MC was going to make an important annoucement soon. Could MC be gearing up to release MC16 this Fall to capitalize on holiday sales and shows? Holiday shows with a sprinkle of some new songs could only help ensure MC16's success after Christmas. (Saturday 20 July 2024; 21:11) this is a reply to message 106,911

Comfirmed：Mariah is coming to Beijing this September (106,911) by Capri_ from China This news will go public at the end of this month. Mariah will come to Beijing, China this September. The concerts will have two dates and the venues are all stadiums with more than 50k+ capacity. (Saturday 20 July 2024; 15:08)

Rumoured lead singles (106,913) by Bobby A from United States Love Takes Time probably would have been the first single for Emotions if Tommy had not walked in the studio that day. The whole trajectory of Emotions would have been changed forever. Critics probably would never had anything bad to say about the album Emotions. (Saturday 20 July 2024; 17:42) this is a reply to message 106,910

Rumoured lead singles (106,910) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I've heard that "The One" was meant to be Charmbracelet's lead single: I heard that "I'm That Chick" was meant to be E=MC2's first single from this album. (Brilliant if you're passing up the obvious popularity of Migrate. Lest sing together "Should have been a single".) "The Art of Letting Go" for MIAM. (Powerful, after a divorce and having issues with her mom as she spoke in her memoir about. The simplicity of this ballet breaks my heart, cuts to my root, she's so clear and direct.) Do we know of any other rumoured contenders for a lead singles of other albums aside from Charmbracelet, E=MC2 and MIAM? (Saturday 20 July 2024; 02:37)

Benny Medina (106,907) by Bobby A from United States Tree Paine could probably bring 1990s Mariah Carey back. I wonder how much is she involved in Taylor's merchandise selling and promotion at tour venues and retailers. I just think MC needs a different manager because she has kind of let her business ventures and promotion take a back seat in the past 7 years. Just my opinion because I often pretend I am a music manager. (Friday 19 July 2024; 16:45) this is a reply to message 106,905

Benny Medina (106,905) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter She needs Tree Paine, Taylor’s manager lol, but I don’t think Tree takes any other clients. (Friday 19 July 2024; 02:25)

Benny Medina (106,904) by Bobby A from United States I wish Benny Medina was not JLo's manager. I want him to be MC's manager again to help launch MC16. Although Benny will not stop being JLo's manager, I feel she needs someone other than Melissa Ruderman to manage her. Melissa has been too quiet and not present at various events in my opinion. Who should it be? Ron Fair? Ilene Feldman? (Ryan Gosling and Dave Matthews.) (Thursday 18 July 2024; 23:50)

Madonna confession (106,902) by Bobby A from United States I have never mentioned this before, but I was a huge Madonna fan growing up in the 80s. I was mesmerized by her style, songs, quick rise to fame, and videos. I wanted Madonna and Sean Pean to last as a married couple, but the paparazzi ruined their marriage being a young couple. They were the first paparazzi couple who were followed by the paparazzi. Papa Don't Preach is my all time favorite Madonna video. Madonna changed after their marriage did not work. Her music and style changed too. She started pushing more boundaries within society's norms. I stopped buying her albums after Like a Prayer. Erotica was not the same Madonna I liked growing up in the 80s. Thankfully, MC came along in 1990 to allow me to start new female artist collection. (Wednesday 17 July 2024; 23:54)

Infinity video (106,900) by Bobby A from United States I think it is a fun video. I guess my expectations for a video are really low. Videos that are simple live performances like Madonna's Dress You Up or MJ's Dirty Diana keep my attention more than high budget videos. (Wednesday 17 July 2024; 18:52) this is a reply to message 106,898

Infinity video (106,898) by Zachariah from Croatia Infinity video is ridiculous. It's cheap, tacky and just awful. The recent good-ish video was With You and little bit far away - We Belong Together. Before that - Through The Rain and Honey. Everything else: not worth of mentioning. (Wednesday 17 July 2024; 09:03)

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,899) by Bobby A from United States MC must have gotten a burst of energy to get MC16 completed before her Vegas shows start again. (Wednesday 17 July 2024; 14:40) this is a reply to message 106,879

Mariah's been mum of late ... oh no please no (106,879) by Shezz from Pk I think she's quiet because she's finishing MC16. She already celebrated the 25th anniversary of Christmas so I don't think 30 will have a big celebration lined up but I'm sure she will do something. Whether we like it or not, that is where she earns her money now. And the fact that it still goes to number 1 every year shows a large majority of the general public has come to embrace it as an annual tradition. You bring out the tree, put up the lights and you play AIWFCIY. She will do her Christmas concerts for sure. I do believe she is going to focus on non Christmas projects in the near future as well though. (Monday 15 July 2024; 12:57)

MC clocked part 2 (106,895) by Bobby A from United States If MC could just get back to these type of performances. (Tuesday 16 July 2024; 20:11) this is a reply to message 106,893

MC clocked part 2 (106,893) by Brandon from USA I loved how her energy was here and how she had small choreographed parts with the dancers. You could tell she was having fun, trying new things performance wise and really feeling herself. I hate that the SSFT didn't come to the US and more people didn't experience this show. She would have killed it. (Tuesday 16 July 2024; 18:31)

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