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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 reintroduction of Mariah Carey (104,943) by Bobby A from United States I like the way L.A. Reid and Usher are promoting his new album, Coming Home, which is going to be releases on the same day as his Super Bowl LVIII Half-time performance. He is bringing his career back home by working with producers and songwriters he had worked with in the past and some new producers. Maybe MC needs to do something similar that will reintroduce her back to the pop and R&B charts. I say a reintroduction because MC is going need an album promotional plan that is going make MC16 stay on the minds of music lovers. She needs a new team to help her accomplish reintroducing her back to radio and the media. She is going to have to release two iHeart Music radio singles before the album's release with one being a huge ballad. MC16 should not have any rap features since MC is older now. MC will need to some type of huge album release event a week prior to the album's release. Maybe a 5-night performance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show could be a first for MC. No pre-recorded tracks or gimmicks during the performances should heard. There should be just raw soul stirring performances each night similar to her MTV Unplugged performances. Finally, I would like to see the album released on same day as a primetime interview special with Robin Roberts. An interview with Robin Roberts would be what MC needs to ensure MC16 is heard by new music listeners. If she does a traditional album release, MC16 will be dead upon arrival. (Monday 15 January 2024; 12:01)

Dating (104,935) by Bobby A from United States Do you think MC will ever date again? I worry about her being alone and not having someone in her life. DeVon Franklin would be the perfect man for MC since she has scaled back being this huge diva. He is a huge motivational speaker and he loves God. During the Christmas shows and in Aspen this December, I saw MC as a more mature woman just raising her children. Her diva persona seems to have fallen off her huge petsonality. Love has to be on her mind, though. She can't stay single forever. I hope that she starts dating again during the recording of MC16. My two cents during the start of several days of below freezing temperatures. (Sunday 14 January 2024; 10:00)

Beat (104,931) by Bobby A from United States Sorry, I didnt catch the Paul Abdul video reference until you mentioned it. I see Ariana trending now with praises from Paula. She has a great team behind her. Ariana knows how to generate buzz and views of her videos. She did some female movie pop references for her Thank You, Next video. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 18:26) this is a reply to message 104,929

Beat (104,929) by Edward from USA How could you've forgotten to mention the video they actually took some elements from? Cold Hearted Snake by Paula Abdul. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 17:41)

Duet with Michael Bolton (104,930) by Bobby A from United States I love their chemistry on this song. I wonder why Columbia chose Patti over MC for the album version. Did Tommy think it was too soon for MC to have an official duet on another male's artist album? Their vocal chemistry may have been too much for him to hear before he could put that ring on her finger. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 17:54) this is a reply to message 104,922

Duet with Michael Bolton (104,922) by Chicago Lamb from USA Your weekend treat. Webmaster please hyper link. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 15:34)

Beat (104,927) by Bobby A from United States Have you seen the video for Yes, And? It reminds me of Pat Benetar's Love Is A Battlefield video. J Lo's Can't Get Enough and Dua Lipa's Houdini videos are similar with a huge dance production and a women empowerment theme. Maybe this is the trend for 2024. I don't think MC has ever a huge dance production video. No, Honey and Heartbreaker don't count. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 17:19) this is a reply to message 104,920

Beat (104,920) by Jamie from UK Mariah needs a song with a good beat like Ariana has just dropped. Something that's gonna get peoples attention and is catchy. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 12:27)

Beat (104,921) by Bobby A from United States I love it. We can only hope she will become inspired by this hot new song by Ariana. Women are going to rule the charts in 2024. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 15:08) this is a reply to message 104,920

Beat (104,920) by Jamie from UK Mariah needs a song with a good beat like Ariana has just dropped. Something that's gonna get peoples attention and is catchy. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 12:27)

Fifty thumbs up (104,916) by Bobby A from United States What is wrong tonight? I always give you 1-2 likes and respond to some of your posts. Is the metamorphosis of a nicer Andrew getting to you? (Saturday 13 January 2024; 03:31) this is a reply to message 104,914

Fifty thumbs up (104,914) by Andrew from the UK Bored of talking and having my ideas usurped and my contributions ignored. Fifty thumbs up to this message: I'll delete and never post again. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 00:08)

Album ideas (104,915) by Bobby A from United States MC should make her first true R&B jazz adult contemporary album to reach masses again. I was thinking today she is going to have to release an album with a cohesive group of live musicians who can give her a new sound so she can improvise live. Improvisation is her strength that no one else can do quite like MC. Remember the mop the floor song during one of the Christmas shows. Also, I believe MC16 is going to be the album that is going to be the true follow-up to Butterfly. I felt cheated and disappointed with Rainbow and Charmbracelet being released after the brillant Butterfly album. I know that I am not the only one who felt cheated and disappointed in 1999 and 2002. (Saturday 13 January 2024; 00:36) this is a reply to message 104,902

Album ideas (104,902) by MusicfanJ from Germany Bill I love all your album ideas. I really wish we would get at least two of your ideas. My favourite would be of course the Jazz album "They call the wind Mariah". I've been listening to "Lullaby of Birdland" and "Nevertheless I'm in Love with you" on repeat. Mariah can sing almost every genre but she's really a hidden jazz lady. And her diva style suits it as well. But the other ideas are also great. I think almost every fan heart would be pleased too. (Friday 12 January 2024; 15:09)

JLo Hummingbird = Butterfly (104,898) by Bobby A from United States Just creepy. Did you know that she performed "Do You Know Where You Are Going To" on her 2003 Let's Get Loud concert DVD release? I wonder if Tommy gave her some Mariah notes in 2001 to refer to. [Webmaster: It was a bonustrack on her album On the 6 from 1999.] (Friday 12 January 2024; 12:05) this is a reply to message 104,894

JLo Hummingbird = Butterfly (104,894) by ADAM from USA Her album roll out is such a carbon copy of Butterfly it's uncanny. Now she's adopting a hummingbird motif on her album and in her vinyl and album covers posing the same way MC did with hair and lighting like the epic Butterfly cover. She definitely has been studying MC and is doing the most. Unfortunately all she could hope for is emulating the looks because her music is grating. (Friday 12 January 2024; 03:01)

Missy Elliot (104,891) by Bobby A from United States Do you think we may get another Missy Elliot collaboration on the new album? I would love to hear want these two brillant songwriters come up with in 2024. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 22:05)

Songs in the Key of MC (104,884) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I listened this week to the Whitney Houston/Wendy Williams radio interview from 2003. I want him to be nicer and more encouraging in 2024. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 05:59) this is a reply to message 104,881

Songs in the Key of MC (104,881) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, are you taking a shade class? (Thursday 11 January 2024; 01:37)

Love for Memoirs (104,883) by Bobby A from United States Great post Mimi. I love Memoirs too. Memoirs might have performed better if it was released in October or November with H.A.T.E.U. released on the same day. IWTKWLI was the wrong second single for the U.S. The whole album rollout was rushed after the original release date was pushed back to Srptember 29th. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 05:36) this is a reply to message 104,876

Love for Memoirs (104,876) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Memoirs is gonna have its 15th anniversary this year and wow time flies. Might be an unpopular opinion but I love Memoirs through and through. It's a shame the album wasn't a huge success. It had so many amazing songs. Some of which were so different from Mariah's usual sound. UOOMF with Nicki should have been a hit, they both killed it on the song. Obsessed was so fun and fresh. I love the ballads. "More than just friends" should have been released as a single and same for BGK. I love "Ribbon" too and its unreleased remix. "Inseparable" was a cute moment too. Basically I think it's one of those albums where I would have the least of any skips. I also wish the "H.A.T.E.U" remix was released properly and the general public knew about it. Anyways wanted to show my love for Memoirs a great album which unfortunately fell through the cracks. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 00:06)

Songs in the Key of MC (104,878) by Bobby A from United States You are due for at least one nice comment this week. Tomorrow? (Thursday 11 January 2024; 00:22) this is a reply to message 104,875

Songs in the Key of MC (104,875) by Andrew from the UK It may never happen. But much like I do for a long, protracted Internet blackout staged by the government of Nigeria, I still hold out hope. (Wednesday 10 January 2024; 22:24)

Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) (104,877) by Bobby A from United States Right. She is testing our reaction for an original jazz composition. I hope MC16 is her most surprising and critically acclaimed album ever. I know she is listening to the Lambs this time around. It has been 5 years too long since Caution dropped. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 00:17) this is a reply to message 104,874

Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) (104,874) by Andrew from the UK Er, it *has* been recorded. What do you think she was lipping to? (Wednesday 10 January 2024; 22:19)

Ed Sherran [sic] collaboration (104,857) by Bobby A from United States I listened to Shivers today. When you hear an Ed Sherran song you know it's Ed Sherran 100%. I am just wondering how a Mariah Carey and Ed Sherran song would sound on the radio. I think that they could create a dance pop song that radio would be played in heavy rotation. My only reservation about suggesting a collaboration is that Ed Sherran's musical style may be too pop for MC's musical direction in 2024. She really hasn't recorded a true pop song since #Beautiful. However, he could suggest a melody and a chord that would inspire something in the style of Fantasy or Dreamlover to MC's liking. (Monday 8 January 2024; 22:53)

Jazzriah - Nevertheless (I'm in love with you) (104,854) by Bobby A from United States I love it. She sounds so free when she sings a jazz song. Her vocals lately are really giving me goosebumps for the new album. (Monday 8 January 2024; 12:03) this is a reply to message 104,853

Jazzriah - Nevertheless (I'm in love with you) (104,853) by Shezz from Pk How come nobody's commenting on this beautiful jazz cover she just performed? The video was from too far so I couldn't really tell but sounded like it was pre-recorded which I'm not mad at at all because it suited her current voice really well and got me excited for what is to come - hopefully she'll have a couple of jazz numbers. I was looking for the recent concert video of this song and found a Qatar concert video for it as well. Happy New Year everybody - may we get MC16 soon and may it be everything we've wanted and more. (Monday 8 January 2024; 11:06)

Songs in the Key of MC (104,850) by Bobby A from United States What about this title for MC16? In My Element (Sunday 7 January 2024; 20:09) this is a reply to message 104,849

Songs in the Key of MC (104,849) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think it'd be cool for Mariah to host a challenge of getting her fans to name her next album. Just maybe for engagement. (Sunday 7 January 2024; 19:28)

MC30 (104,832) by Bobby A from United States Eric, thank you for correcting my picture. You help me out in the technology department all the time. Also, thank you for putting up with my dysgraphia deficit. I say the word in my mind, but I don't type it into my sentence. Sometimes I catch my mistake while other times I don't. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 21:05) this is a reply to message 104,811

MC30 (104,811) by Bobby A from United States Wasn't there some type of label turmoil during the recording and rollout of MIAM? MC wanted a Beyonce type of digital release while IDJ wanted a traditional release with pre-orders. IDJ executives were unhappy with the performance of Memoirs and MC's delayed completion of MIAM. They were just ready to be done with MC knowing that MIAM would fulfill her contractual obligations to the label. The executives now are probably concerned that MC30 doesn't have fan interest for any IDJ MC30 releases. I am surprised that It's A Wrap got a vinyl release last year. MC probably financed the release herself. She only had one hit album during her time with IDJ. Charmbraclet, E=MC2, and MIAM were all commercial disappointments. RCA will probably not allow Yours ft. Justin Timberlake to be released. Angels Advocate and Jumpsmokers Remix albums have been leaked online. MIAM leftover tracks are probably nonexistent. The question in 2024 is what label is going to sign MC to release MC16. (Friday 5 January 2024; 17:15)

I'm That Chick (104,831) by Bobby A from United States MC sung at the Saadiyat Festival in UAE yesterday. There are videos on X of her singing LTT and ITC. I have always thought ITC was the beginning of MC writing cheesy and silly lyrics. I love the beat and the MJ sample, but I think the lyrics are on list of some her worst lyrics. I don't think she will write those type lyrics ever again because of the lukewarm reception to "Corny like Fritos" from Infinity. Don't you agree, Bill? Lol. And thanks for commenting on my picture. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 20:56)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,830) by Bobby A from United States Something told me to Google it after my last post. Some Lambs are shortening the AIWFCIY abbreviation to AIW. I found it on the UKMIX music site where Lambs posted about the Rockin and AIWFCIY top spot battle in December. So does that mean YDKWTD is now YDK. Lol. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:51) this is a reply to message 104,819

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Andrew, you're on an MC messageboard and don't know what AIW is? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:09)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,828) by Bobby A from United States I want to know too. I was afraid to ask thinking that I should know the abbreviation for every MC song. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:38) this is a reply to message 104,826

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,826) by Andrew from the UK "AIW in psychological thrillers"? Woe betide anyone not to know what a Mariah Carey song abbreviation is. Especially in relation to psychological thrillers. I immediately thought "As It Was" by Harry Styles. I recall one of Martyn's last posts was protestation at lambs and fans on the board abbreviating song titles - forcing him to undergo surgical extraction of Mariah's entire catalogue from his brain. Okay, maybe the metaphor is mine but the point remains: what the bloody hell is AIW? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:51)

E=MC2 (104,823) by Bobby A from United States I was just thinking that after TMB went #1, L.A. Reid chose Bye Bye as the next single and it only made it to #21. After that it seemed that all promotion stopped and album sales did not meet TEOM expectations. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 17:49) this is a reply to message 104,818

E=MC2 (104,818) by Andrew from the UK To portray this album as a failure is somewhat disingenuous. It debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, it gave Mariah her highest first week sales of any album and also a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Anyone who would not relish in this kind of success in 2024 is either not a fan or telling lies. The problem with the album is that it contains too much filler (much the same as the problem with The Emancipation of MiMi), ie., Last Kiss, Love Story, Thanks for Nothing, For The Record. This woeful R&B dreariness doesn't stand the test of time and Mariah keeps recycling it. This year's album should have no more than 11 tracks and be upbeat with hot material that is unique and accessible to all. And if "Songs in the Key of MC" isn't to be, then I must agree with Mimi L that the title should be concise - either one or two words - and not self-referential. What next? "My new secret name is Tinkerbell"? Give us a break. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:39)

MC30 (104,811) by Bobby A from United States Wasn't there some type of label turmoil during the recording and rollout of MIAM? MC wanted a Beyonce type of digital release while IDJ wanted a traditional release with pre-orders. IDJ executives were unhappy with the performance of Memoirs and MC's delayed completion of MIAM. They were just ready to be done with MC knowing that MIAM would fulfill her contractual obligations to the label. The executives now are probably concerned that MC30 doesn't have fan interest for any IDJ MC30 releases. I am surprised that It's A Wrap got a vinyl release last year. MC probably financed the release herself. She only had one hit album during her time with IDJ. Charmbraclet, E=MC2, and MIAM were all commercial disappointments. RCA will probably not allow Yours ft. Justin Timberlake to be released. Angels Advocate and Jumpsmokers Remix albums have been leaked online. MIAM leftover tracks are probably nonexistent. The question in 2024 is what label is going to sign MC to release MC16. (Friday 5 January 2024; 17:15) this is a reply to message 104,808

MC30 (104,808) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I wonder why Mariah stopped midway through MC30. I know speculations that she didn't have clearance for the rest but first of all why even start a project when you don't have all the clearance and secondly why would IDJ give her clearance for TEOM which was one of the biggest albums and not for the rest? She kept saying multiple times it's not over but then we never heard about it again. (Friday 5 January 2024; 15:28)

Top posters 2023 (104,806) by Bobby A from United States I think Ariana's first album is so boring. Her sound was all over the place on Yours Truly. It wasn't until Problem and Break Free were major hits that I knew she finally found her own sound. Sweetner and Thank You, Next albums solidified her successs in pop music. She definitely reminds me of a young MC in the studio. I have seen a couple of videos of her in the studio laying down vocals and she definitely emulates MC's studio process. It is going be a busy year for women in pop and R&B with new albums from Sheryl Crow, Dua Lipa, Coco Jones, MC, Ariana Grande, Keyshia Cole, Tyla, Renee Tapp, Mary J. Blige, Ledsi, and the one Andrew doesn't want me to mention - I don't know her. (Friday 5 January 2024; 04:35) this is a reply to message 104,805

Top posters 2023 (104,805) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This is the "leak" I was talking about. Ariana has an amazing voice and is talented for sure but I think she lacks something Mariah has. Mariah has that unique X factor to her voice and because of the fact that she writes her own songs, Mariah's songs have the raw personal feel something I don't find from Ariana. Also for the whistles Ariana uses it just because she can, Mariah uses it more artistically, she uses it like background music, she uses it to express emotions, she uses it for words (like the on and on for "Bliss"). Mariah beautiful incorporates her whistles. Mariah has that distinct raspy and buttery voice too that feels so raw and full of emotions. That's why she's often imitated never duplicated. (Friday 5 January 2024; 00:41)

Robert-Anthony (104,804) by Bobby A from United States Thank you Zachariah. I will try it later tonight. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 22:50) this is a reply to message 104,803

Robert-Anthony (104,803) by Zachariah from Croatia Try to open the pic you want to upload, rotate it (even if it's open right way), save it and then upload it again. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 22:21)

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