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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.

The Boy Is Mine 2.0 (106,768) by Bobby A from United States Well, Ariana chose Brandy and Monica for The Boy Is Mine remix. It makes sense. (Saturday 22 June 2024; 01:49)

Thank God I Found You (original) (106,767) by Bobby A from United States I have been listening to TGIFY a lot lately too. Also, I finally listened to Xscape's One of Those Love Songs this week. I still don't understand why Warryn Campbell filed a copyright infringement lawsuit. I don't see the similarity at all. (Saturday 22 June 2024; 01:47) this is a reply to message 106,766

Thank God I Found You (original) (106,766) by Randy from USA I know this is the most vilified number one but it's growing on me again. I like the lyric a lot and it's kinda undeniably a reach for a chart topper. I like the Rainbow album, always have. (Saturday 22 June 2024; 00:12)

Remastered Rainbow album (106,764) by Bobby A from United States Terna, this is great news. I am really concerned that we won't experience the same sound quality when the remastered audio is transferred to picture disc. I am just not a fan of colored vinyl. Black vinyl produces the best sound. I hope a CD version will be available this fall even though it has not been announced yet. I know Sony wants to capitalize on those picture disc preorders before making a CD announcement. Does anyone know of an online music retailer who will allow you to create a CD online? (Friday 21 June 2024; 23:03) this is a reply to message 106,762

Remastered Rainbow album (106,762) by Terna from Nigeria First off, I'm loving the attention this album is getting, as it's one of her hidden gems. I played the record on speakers for the first time yesterday, been listening on Airpods all this while. I noticed her voice is placed forward and center, and the sound quality is polished and overall more rounded, with a cleaner sound, than the original version. This makes the ballads pop, the vocals on TGIFY less muddy and reveals parts on the songs one did not catch before, listening to "Bliss" was an experience. Remastering records sometimes marrs an album, this one makes it better. Thumbs up Mariah. (Friday 21 June 2024; 14:53)

Praying for the album (106,760) by Bobby A from United States If a long time between albums happened in the 90s, I wonder what would be MC's response for the long wait. MC would probably say that she wants to record more songs to sequence the album perfectly or correct some vocal moments. Being the perfectionist that she is, it has to be really hard for her in 2024. She has to have at least 50 songs recorded by now. Right? (Friday 21 June 2024; 12:24) this is a reply to message 106,759

Praying for the album (106,759) by Zachariah from Croatia Let's hope that the rumours are true. (Friday 21 June 2024; 09:35)

Spring or fall album release preference (106,749) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Libra. You all are truly my family. This board has been my outlet to truly be myself. I think I have been a posting member for 21 years and reader for 25 years. It has really been fun along way. I know my predictions were a little crazy anticipating the MIAM era. Lol. I love you all. (Wednesday 19 June 2024; 12:13) this is a reply to message 106,743

Spring or fall album release preference (106,743) by Libra Lamb from USA That’s right. The only acceptance that matters is your own. Other people’s opinions, family included, do not matter. No one lives their life according to us so why should we do the same? Choose yourself, every time. (Wednesday 19 June 2024; 00:34)

Tiny Desk (106,745) by Bobby A from United States If her latest Instagram post is any indication of what she can do now without any studio tricks, then I believe she would crush a Tiny Desk concert this year. How does NPR commission artists to do a Tiny Desk concert? (Wednesday 19 June 2024; 04:05) this is a reply to message 106,741

Tiny Desk (106,741) by Brandon from USA Tiny Desk is the new MTV Unplugged. Everyone has been on there and it is very popular. You guys think MC would do the Tiny Desk? It could be great promo and she would have to sing 100% live. No vocal tracks allowed. (Tuesday 18 June 2024; 21:35)

MC Instagram post (106,744) by Bobby A from United States MC sounds amazing. I am really excited to hear MC16. (Wednesday 19 June 2024; 03:59) this is a reply to message 106,742

MC Instagram post (106,742) by Stacey from USA Go and check out Mariah's latest Instagram post where she shows us all the different vocals sung in Heartbreaker. I always knew how involved MC was in the creation of every part of her songs. But to see something visual really hammers home how truly talented, a once in a generation talent, Mariah Carey. Wow. Just wow. (Wednesday 19 June 2024; 00:28)

Spring or fall album release preference (106,739) by Bobby A from United States Thank you Shezz. I am learning this year to just be me and not worry about seeking acceptance from others. (Tuesday 18 June 2024; 15:03) this is a reply to message 106,737

Spring or fall album release preference (106,737) by Shezz from Pk The insider account on X. Though of course it cannot be taken as concrete verified information. Most of the things they have said have been right so far. MC seems to be in a similar space she was during The Art of Letting Go and MIAM era. Revisiting her ideas and concept over and over. I hope she does not over think and lose the spark of spontaneity. She probably has 3 albums worth of material ready by now. So curious to hear her talk about this album and its process when it's finally done. Robert Anthony - What you seek is seeking you. (Tuesday 18 June 2024; 04:52)

Favorite Rainbow track (106,734) by Bobby A from United States In my Arnold voice on Different Strokes, what you talkin bout, Edward? Lol. I need a BF in my life. Fast. (Monday 17 June 2024; 21:06) this is a reply to message 106,733

Favorite Rainbow track (106,733) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, I am pretty sure if Mariah released a compilation of her farts on vinyl, you would buy it and find different nuances and real background harmonies on them. I admire your devotion for Mariah Carey. (Monday 17 June 2024; 20:39)

Favorite Rainbow track (106,732) by Bobby A from United States There For Me (Acapella) does something to me when I listen to it. It belongs on K Love's playlist right now. (Monday 17 June 2024; 17:55) this is a reply to message 106,731

Favorite Rainbow track (106,731) by Libra Lamb from USA So I've been really enjoying this new anniversary edition of Rainbow and the song that stood out the most for it's haunting, sincere lyrics and vulnerability is Petals. I absolutely love this song, though it's always been one of my favorites, lately I can really appreciate how beautiful and real it is. Mariah does her best writing when she dives deep into her personal heartaches and lets the pen flow. The Petals Pound Boys remixes are really good too, it's a shame they were excluded from the MC30 releases. Do you have a new favorite Rainbow track? I know it's hard to pick just one. (Monday 17 June 2024; 15:46)

Spring or fall album release preference (106,730) by Bobby A from United States Bruno Mars is on the table too. I think MC has finally realized that she is going to have to step out of her comfort zone and collaborate with new producers. I am all for an album with songs with from Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, Rai Khalil, and Solange. Her recording time period for this album is going to be her longest time yet from 2021-2025. (Monday 17 June 2024; 15:19) this is a reply to message 106,729

Spring or fall album release preference (106,729) by Shezz from Pk Yeah I think unless she releases the first single in August, she will push it to early next year. Apparently the nameless producer she was in the studio with all week is not Anderson Paak, although she has recorded stuff with him as well. Insider hinted that it might have been Bruno Mars. I think you've been wanting her to work with him as well right? Apparently Rareties 2 is also to be released this year. If she's still working on MC16, she probably plans to release Rareties 2 later this year to keep us going till MC16. I am not sure if MC30 will be a very big thing. She already did MC25. I don't think she celebrates 25 and 30. 30s only of those whose 25 she missed. Let's see what MC has planned. (Monday 17 June 2024; 09:15)

Spring or fall album release preference (106,728) by Bobby A from United States I was just thinking today that MC's album releases in the spring tend to do better for strong first week sales and promotion is executed 100% for maximum sales. I am hoping the new album is given like an April 2025 release date. She is probably has something planned for the 30th anniversary for Merry Christmas like an anniversary editon and Christmas shows. January-March 2025 would give her time to release the first single and promote it properly. (Monday 17 June 2024; 02:09)

Anderson Paak (106,719) by Bobby A from United States You have to scroll down where it says "click here" to see the articles and pictures. (Sunday 16 June 2024; 02:44) this is a reply to message 106,718

Anderson Paak (106,718) by Bobby A from United States Maybe because of these pictures, a faithful and inquisitive Lamb can only assume Anderson Paak was the producer she was talking about in the Vogue article. She gives him away by saying "Y'all wouldn't believe the week I've had." You know all about Anderson Paak's and Bruno Mars' R&B throwback group Silk Sonic. I liked that she is stepping out of her comfort zone by leaning less on the hip hop genre and more on the R&B and dance genre. Could working with Anderson Paak and Rae Khalil help MC craft a brilliant album? 2024 is definitely giving the Lambs good vibes about her voice, MC16, creativity in the studio and her overall happiness than in 2023. This is Rae Khalil. (Sunday 16 June 2024; 02:21)

Anderson Paak (106,718) by Bobby A from United States Maybe because of these pictures, a faithful and inquisitive Lamb can only assume Anderson Paak was the producer she was talking about in the Vogue article. She gives him away by saying "Y'all wouldn't believe the week I've had." You know all about Anderson Paak's and Bruno Mars' R&B throwback group Silk Sonic. I liked that she is stepping out of her comfort zone by leaning less on the hip hop genre and more on the R&B and dance genre. Could working with Anderson Paak and Rae Khalil help MC craft a brilliant album? 2024 is definitely giving the Lambs good vibes about her voice, MC16, creativity in the studio and her overall happiness than in 2023. This is Rae Khalil. (Sunday 16 June 2024; 02:21)

Vogue World interview (106,717) by Bobby A from United States MC has spoken like this since "I Don't Know Her" and Tommy did her so wrong. One thing we can say about MC is that she is not going to talk negatively about a person or situation unless you gotten on her bad list. I agree with you that the Lauryn Hill situation may have been a label issue or who knows with Ms. Hill. She has had some difficulty showing up on time or being true to her commitments in the past. Anyone noticed in the Vogue interview MC answered in way to make the interviewer think that the two actually recorded Save The Day in the studio together? We all know that Lauryn's vocals are a sample from The Fugees' song Killing Me Softly. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 23:55) this is a reply to message 106,713

Vogue World interview (106,713) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States I hate the way she often speaks in a non-definitive way. It can be hard to know if she's being fully honest - especially in print. Why not just say "no"? Her "who said that?" answer kinda gave me the impression that she didn't want to or couldn't speak about what may have been some truth to the rumor (a meeting with Lauryn, disagreement, label issue, etc). (Saturday 15 June 2024; 22:33)

Rainbow 25 (106,716) by Bobby A from United States Joe's Wikipedia page under his career section: Rise to Stardom 2000-2007. Sometimes Wikipedia is my only source for quick answers without typing in Google a specific question for more narrowed search results. I do get actually old interview results if I type YouTube behind my search topic. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 23:41) this is a reply to message 106,714

Rainbow 25 (106,714) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States From 2000-2007? Where did you get that data? (Saturday 15 June 2024; 22:34)

Rainbow 25 (106,710) by Bobby A from United States Right. She sang the 2nd verse in such a lazy way to me than the first verse. Something is just off with her second verse. Anybody notice that 98 Degrees background are very prevalent and extra loud on the solo version than the album version? I think all three harmonized together on the album version. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 21:23) this is a reply to message 106,700

Rainbow 25 (106,700) by Lee from UK The Mariah Only TGIFY sounds to me like it was always intended to have featured artists. The new Mariah vocals sound like demo cuts of Mariah indicating what she wants the featured artist to sing. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 12:01)

Vogue World interview (106,707) by Bobby A from United States Finally a Lamb who knew the right questions to ask. We found out that the Crystal Ball Lauren Hill song was just Lamb myth. There is Rainbow tour and MTV promotion footage that she is looking for. And last but not least, a new music is coming soon. MC said that she was in the studio this week with someone who shall be nameless. It is really good that she is revisiting Rainbow before she releases a new album since it was such a turning point in her career. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 17:01)

Rainbow 25 (106,704) by Bobby A from United States The collaboration helped Joe's album sales and singles rise on the charts from 2000-2007. TGIFY was Joe's first number #1 song on the Hot 100. Stutter released in 2000 became his second #1 song. MC's collaborations has helped other artists careers like Nas, Mystikal, Fabolous, Meek Mill, Miguel, and The-Dream rise to new heights for album and single chart dominance. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 14:39) this is a reply to message 106,697

Rainbow 25 (106,697) by jaker20 from US I love TGIFY but I felt like they had no chemistry. I agree that it probably would have been better if it's just Joe. Three artists is a bit of a crowd and on stage, it's even more crowded for her interact with. It's strange how that came about. As far as I know, Mariah's never talked about her collaboration with 98D when all of her collaborations have a story. With that said, I love the song itself, it's actually one of my most played songs in the album when I first had it. Sometimes, I wonder if she will ever add it on her setlist and 98D and Joe show up as a surprise. I love every single version of the song, including the jazzy one that she performed live a few years ago in Vegas, which she completely slayed by the way. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 04:39)

Rainbow 25 CD? (106,696) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I am here searching the YouTube comments for the reason why Sony didn't make the CD available for preorder. I can't find a reason why. I can only speculate that CD sales for Music Box and The Rarities must have been low compared to vinyl sales. This is why I miss Fye's Mix and Burn. I could get on their website and create the CD and have shipped to me in 7 days. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 04:31) this is a reply to message 106,694

Rainbow 25 CD? (106,694) by Taylor from USA Does anyone know if there is a Rainbow 25 CD? It seems like the only physical format is the vinyl set. (Saturday 15 June 2024; 00:53)

Rainbow 25 (106,692) by Bobby A from United States Mariahtrends on X is reporting that MC worked with her engineers to correct original mixing problems for the anniversary release. I always felt that the sound quality was not like Butterfly or Daydream. Did she rush the mixing process as well to be done with Sony? (Friday 14 June 2024; 22:26) this is a reply to message 106,689

Rainbow 25 (106,689) by Libra Lamb from USA Lol I miss the 90s too Jamie. I go back and revisit in my memories, probably too often. Some of my favorite albums and movies are from the 90s. But going to the store to buy the Rainbow CD on release day was such a high feeling. Enjoy the album and your weekend. (Friday 14 June 2024; 21:39)

Yours ft. JT (106,691) by Bobby A from United States I understand. After seeing his Tiny Desk performance and hearing that he actually can sing amd improvised so effortlessly live makes me want to hear what he did on Yours. He really can sing. (Friday 14 June 2024; 22:21) this is a reply to message 106,690

Yours ft. JT (106,690) by Terna from Nigeria Honestly, I'm not stoked for a release of the song knowing the back story as to why it never saw the light of day. I'm also never really into her duets or features, since to me those other artists are a distraction. Lol. That's just me though. (Friday 14 June 2024; 21:57)

Rainbow's End (106,687) by Bobby A from United States Agree. I like hip hop MC better than disco queen Mariah. Lol. I think that she and David were going for a beat that the queens could relate to the most since a lot of drag queens love to perform 70s disco songs. A Rainbow End has Sylvester written all over it. (Friday 14 June 2024; 21:03) this is a reply to message 106,678

Rainbow's End (106,678) by Nick G from Germany I love the song. But MC doesn't sing much. Sounds more like a disco song by the Whether Girls [sic]. Whatever. Happy Pride and let Mariah become the Queen of Pride. (Friday 14 June 2024; 13:45)

Rainbow 25th Anniversary picture disc vinyl (106,685) by Bobby A from United States It will be available for any independent record store to order from their regular wholesale distributor. They probably won't be able to order it until 3 weeks before October 18th. (Friday 14 June 2024; 18:06) this is a reply to message 106,680

Rainbow 25th Anniversary picture disc vinyl (106,680) by Brad from USA Does anyone know if the picture disc vinyl will be in independent record stores throughout the country? Like they did with the #1s reissue for Record Day a few years ago? Thanks. (Friday 14 June 2024; 15:38)

Rainbow 25 (106,679) by Bobby A from United States We can finally hear the whole album in a different way. I have a new love for Rainbow now. Tommy was really getting to MC and it is reflected vocally throughout the album. I wonder can a Rainbow documentary be made compiling video footage from 1999-2001. (Friday 14 June 2024; 13:48) this is a reply to message 106,674

Rainbow 25 (106,674) by Terna from Nigeria "There for me" finally has been released officially. I noticed that on the Mariah Only version of TGIFY, there's distortion, it's like the master tape was wrinkled in some areas. All in all this feels really like a 2nd take done right. The original recording to me always had this rushed feel to it and was mastered poorly, matter of fact Rainbow out of all her albums is the only one that comes across as half baked. She wasn't in a good place physically, vocally and emotionally and that's reflected on the record. Just for the nostalgia however, I would always love it. It was my first Mariah Carey CD. Lol. I recall it all too well, I bought it alongside Shola Ama's "In Return". (Friday 14 June 2024; 11:43)

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