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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.

Memoirs is underrated (102,114) by Bobby A from United States I was just thinking about E=MC2. It was a total disappointment for me. It has some very weak songs that were more like album fillers. I am speaking about Cruise Control, Stay In Love, Last Kiss, OCC, Bye Bye and Love Story. Those six songs should have been left off and replaced with stronger songs. Def Jam stopped all promotion after Bye Bye stalled at #19 on the Hot 100 and MC's mind was on Nick. Danja and Scott Storch should have done more songs. One fun fact, E=MC2 had more album variations from other countries than any of MC's album releases including The Mimi E=MC2 Adventures Box. (Monday 23 January 2023; 01:19) this is a reply to message 102,113

Memoirs is underrated (102,113) by BFF from United States I agree. I think the "Memoirs" album is underrated and better than E=MC2, but it's too long. I really don't like "Obsessed" amongst the singles in her catalogue - the auto-tune use was a major turnoff. I probably would have picked a different song to remake other than "I Want to Know What Love Is" - it just didn't work and felt a little random since she hadn't covered anything in a while. I went to the Atlanta tour date of the "Angels Advocate" tour and remember being bummed when the remix album "Angels Advocate" was cancelled. She leaned pretty heavily into her role in "Precious" during this period, which was a little surprising considering how small her role is in the movie. Everyone was like "Oh, this is proof she can act." but I found her much more compelling in "Wisegirls" and "Tennessee". Her role in "Tennessee" was much larger and she recorded two songs for it, but she hardly did any promotion for the film or "Right to Dream", which is a great song. (Monday 23 January 2023; 00:33)

Memoirs is underrated (102,107) by Bobby A from United States You may be right Edward, but The-Dream was a hot songwriter from 2007-2010. He was working with every major R&B artist at the time from Rihanna to Beyonce to Ciara to Usher. MC was destined to work with The-Dream. My Love was kind of the green light from L.A. Reid to co-write and produced a full album with MC even though The-Dream pissed him off by saying in interviews that a duet was coming out in February 2009 featuring the two. That duet was My Love. (Sunday 22 January 2023; 00:04) this is a reply to message 102,106

Memoirs is underrated (102,106) by Edward from USA Actually, the reason Memoirs didn't work it was because of the "The Dream", as in the album having kind of a repetitive sound. I do think she should've used him for four or five tracks and get the rest produced by some other people. You can basically hear "The Dream" in each track. I do like the track Mariah recorded for his album called "My Love", I rarely see it mentioned here. (Saturday 21 January 2023; 21:44)

Memoirs is underrated (102,105) by Bobby A from United States Memoirs worked because of The-Dream. It was a fun album. It was the last album that MC poured her heart and soul into. The-Dream said that MC kept him into the studio all night until 6am. One fun fact about Memoirs is that Obsessed was the only single to have an official 12 inch vinyl release. (Saturday 21 January 2023; 17:32) this is a reply to message 102,104

Memoirs is underrated (102,104) by Anonymous from USA I agree about Memoirs, one of my favorite albums. Very "cohesive" lol I'm glad to see Mariah getting her viral moments, even if they end in cheesy "wraps". Too literal but we love everyone. H.A.T.E.U. still haunts me to this day. (Saturday 21 January 2023; 15:29)

Mark Sudak and Scram Jones (102,098) by Bobby A from United States I have been looking through my "Mariah" book lately that I have maintained throughout the years. I have always wondered why she kept her relationship with Mark Sudak such a secret. Did he remind her that a business/personal type of relationship would never work because of her tumultuous relationship with Tommy? Did he propose to MC and she said no several times? Also during the time of recording TEOM, did MC write Your Girl about Scram Jones? MC is the only female singer that he has ever collaborated with and produced a song for. Did the two have a brief fling during the recording of TEOM? Just me thinking again during this long period between albums. (Friday 20 January 2023; 02:00)

Never Forget You (102,094) by Bobby A from United States Maybe you are right Terna. I was just having a wishful thinking moment reminscing about how I miss the MC of 1990s. I guess those days are gone because she didn't take care of her instrument. (Thursday 19 January 2023; 05:45) this is a reply to message 102,093

Never Forget You (102,093) by Terna from Nigeria Someone who struggles with "Hero" her simplest song? Quit with all that delusion. (Wednesday 18 January 2023; 21:39)

What's in store for 2023? New album? (102,092) by Bobby A from United States That would be the perfect time to drop a new song or two perform. She has to start singing some new songs at these special events. I hope LA Reid hooks MC up with vocal producer Kuk Harrell for her new album. (Wednesday 18 January 2023; 04:42) this is a reply to message 102,091

What's in store for 2023? New album? (102,091) by "MariahHater" from Hell In response to my post, she is performing at the Lovers and Friends festival with some of the biggest names in the industry including Xtina. The line up sounds intimidating. (Tuesday 17 January 2023; 20:59)

Never Forget You (102,085) by Bobby A from United States No, I believe she could do it in a relaxed setting. (Monday 16 January 2023; 17:26) this is a reply to message 102,078

Never Forget You (102,078) by Edward from USA You're joking, right? At this point it's not only about the key, but about the fact that her fluidity and buttery tone are basically gone. She could try, but it would turn into another one of choppy her versions of "Hero", but the 2023 version. I think this is the time for her start training her voice again, there are many great vocal coaches out there that would get her voice in decent shape, but that would take work. It's like going to the gym, you don't shed those extra pounds or put on some muscle if you don't move your ass. (Monday 16 January 2023; 02:41)

It's a wrap for you baby challenge TikTok (102,080) by Bobby A from United States I just wish IAW could get the same radio response after all of these years as Chris Brown's Under The Influence has done from a TikTok dance video. Under The Influence is now a Top 20 Urban Hit after all of these years because of Urban radio. However, Urban radio won't do the same thing for MC because radio programmers lost interest for MC after E=MC2. It's true because she hasn't had a Urban hit since TMB. Plus, Brezzy is just hot right now because he just writes some hot Urban songs. I smell a Brezzy and MC duet this year. I know that I am going to get some backlash for thinking about that collaboration. (Monday 16 January 2023; 10:33) this is a reply to message 102,077

It's a wrap for you baby challenge TikTok (102,077) by 123 from USA While you all argue over the definition of primary, joint, sole custody, 6 baby mamas, nonsense and drama, [It's a wrap] is going viral on [TikTok]. Kinds [sic] have discovered the song and made a dance to it. Someone mortified Mariah on Twitter and she even has her own [TikTok] up. What do you all think, a nice bump in streams or a possible top 10 hit a la Steve's [Lacy bad habits viral]? (Monday 16 January 2023; 01:16)

Never Forget You (102,075) by Bobby A from United States Just wondering about the Lambs thought if MC could sing NFY in the same key today from beginning to end. I think that she could in a relaxed setting in front Lambs. (Sunday 15 January 2023; 16:35)

The vocal performance award (102,066) by Bobby A from United States I think it was because of the lack of consistency with MC's sound from 1990-1997. She started out with a pop debut album in 1990. Emotions had more of a R&B sound. Music Box went back to a pop sound. Daydream was totally a R&B album. Butterfly moved MC more into the hip hop R&B world. Do you see how the Grammys committee would be confused about MC's sound and direction? (Friday 13 January 2023; 01:04) this is a reply to message 102,064

The vocal performance award (102,064) by Terna from Nigeria One of the reasons I think Mariah lost so many "vocal performance" awards at the Grammys is the fact that most of her earlier recordings were "polished" so to speak, done in multiple takes and the best parts being used, giving her this flawless studio recording every time, especially the first half of the 90's. Yes she was always nominated (at some point Mariah was the most nominated female artist at the Grammys and most were for vocal performance) but she always lost to other females that one could hear most likely did those songs in one take. From the first album, [only] "Vision of Love" is sung in one take (the 2nd Mariah doing all that insane ad-libbing) and what do you know? She won for Pop Vocal and then again with "We Belong Together" another one take song, won best R&B vocal performance. So I do think the Grammys acknowledge singers who don't gloss their vocals. Just a thought. What do you guys think? (Friday 13 January 2023; 00:41)

Primary custody (102,061) by Bobby A from United States I think the writer or his source meant to say full custody. (Thursday 12 January 2023; 17:17) this is a reply to message 102,059

Primary custody (102,059) by RibbonB from USA People don't even know what primary custody is. The comments I read online are laughable. (Thursday 12 January 2023; 17:01)

Primary custody (102,054) by Bobby A from United States Things are about get really difficult for MC seeking primary custody. Nick is going to fight it all the way. (Thursday 12 January 2023; 11:44)

Melissa Ruderman and Nicki Minaj (102,051) by Bobby A from United States I just wonder, did Melissa make MC aware before the deal was sealed? If not, I see MC moving on to somebody else this year. (Wednesday 11 January 2023; 14:42) this is a reply to message 102,049

Melissa Ruderman and Nicki Minaj (102,049) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I wonder if we can expect an Up Out My Face Part 2 now that Melissa Ruderman is also managing Nicki Minaj. (Wednesday 11 January 2023; 06:21)

I Pray. (102,050) by Bobby A from United States I love his version. That boy was Paul Robbins. She is now a transgender woman named Lina Robbins. (Wednesday 11 January 2023; 10:51) this is a reply to message 102,046

I Pray. (102,046) by Terna from Nigeria This was a song she wrote for some boy in 2005 if I recall correctly, I never listened to his version but from the little clips I heard from the Oprah show, he [sang] it exactly like she does on her own version, which by the way I was over the moon when she finally released it on "The Rarities". This brings up the issue of the demos for "Butterfly" and the Allure songs. I find it very hard to believe those songs don't have her own version. Mariah you need to check that magic vault very well. Lol. My life will be complete if I hear her sing "Last Chance", "Head Over Heels" and "Where are You Christmas" from that era, [it] is very important for me, that "Butterfly" period was when I became a die hard fan and that version of Mariah. (Tuesday 10 January 2023; 22:52)

Craving MC (102,047) by Bobby A from United States I don't know about y'all, but I am seriously craving some new MC music. It's bad when you are buying MC promotional vinyls on Ebay. So far I have purchased some rare promos My All/Stay Awhile, DFAU -Juelz Santana Bones Thugs Harmony and TTR remixes. At this point, I would be happy for a Scott Storch X Mariah Carey EP. Now, that's a collaboration album. (Tuesday 10 January 2023; 23:43)

Camouflage (102,039) by Bobby A from United States I have always thought the same thing about how the breakdown of Mariah's and Nick's marriage affected her. Imagine writing a song like Love Story that came to fruition and looking so in love in the video. Then four years later being so devastated and hurt about the breakdown of your marriage, you succumb to writing Camouflage, Cry, and Faded. So sad. (Saturday 7 January 2023; 10:36) this is a reply to message 102,038

Camouflage (102,038) by "MariahHater" from Hell Almost 10 years from release, I now fully understood what impact their relationship brought to Mariah. It's a very sad and painful song. Maybe the hurt that she got from it is so debilitating that it also broke her instrument. Prior 2014 she sounds good, fluid and powerful. Fast forward to 2014, an abrupt change in her attitude and vocals happened. What a sad love story is. I really think their relationship damaged her in a very devastating psychological manner as she is really different on her interviews 2014 onwards vs 2013 below. (Saturday 7 January 2023; 07:11)

Movie songs (102,037) by Bobby A from United States Don't forget about the fan favorite Right To Dream from the Lee Daniel's movie, Tennessee. (Friday 6 January 2023; 11:16) this is a reply to message 102,036

Movie songs (102,036) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Yes I agree. I wish Mariah would do more songs for movies. Below are the songs that she did for movies, or originally supposed to do: 1. Hero - originally for "Hero" film starring Andy Garcia 2. When You Believe - for The Prince of Egypt 3. Glitter album - for that Glitter film 4. 100% - originally for Precious film 5. Mesmerized - originally for The Paperboy film 6. Almost Home - for Oz The Great and Powerful 7. In The Mixed - for that tv show Mixed-Ish 8. The Star - for The Star film I wish that in 1999 (Rainbow era) Mariah would be chosen and perfect for Bond girl for that James Bond movie, The World Is Not Enough, replacing Denise Richards for Dr Christmas Jones (Christmas? hello Mariah is perfect for that character name heheh) and singing the soundtrack "After Tonight" for the theme song for that movie. The Latin R&B ballad with the touch of Spanish guitar would be sexy for James Bond song in the 90's. (Friday 6 January 2023; 04:43)

Movie songs (102,034) by Bobby A from United States I was thinking today that it is a shame that MC hasn't written and sung more songs for movies. Someone with her songwriting and singing abilities should have done about 15-20 movie songs by this stage in her career. I wonder why there has been a lack of movie song opportunities. (Thursday 5 January 2023; 18:00)

The queen stays on top (102,023) by Bobby A from United States MC is crushing all types of records lately. Wouldn't it be nice if she released a new album this year that goes back to those soulful pop ballads of 90s? (Wednesday 4 January 2023; 05:16) this is a reply to message 102,020

The queen stays on top (102,020) by enwar00 from usa It really is amazing. And it's exciting knowing that this Holiday season she just moved 4 weeks closer to eventually reclaiming her record of having the song with the most weeks atop the Hot 100, this time with a solo song. (Wednesday 4 January 2023; 00:32)

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (102,004) by Bobby A from United States Rolling Stone captured in the narrative 100% with every part of MC's vocal style. They got the narrative absolutely correct. No one can sing like Mariah Carey. (Monday 2 January 2023; 17:37) this is a reply to message 101,999

Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers (101,999) by Bill from the UK Mariah ranks #5 in the list. Aretha first, Whitney second. Celine? Nowhere to be found. (Monday 2 January 2023; 14:46)

It's Like That is a New Year anthem (101,994) by Bobby A from United States Yes. It's a shame this jam only made it to #16 on the Hot 100. I think it was because a video wasn't released at the same time. L.A. Reid was going to release Say Something as the first single when he changed his mind and decided that It's Like That would be released first. (Sunday 1 January 2023; 00:00) this is a reply to message 101,993

It's Like That is a New Year anthem (101,993) by jaker20 from US The song is going viral lol. If we're being honest, the song is a banger. It's another classic from the queen of music Miss Mariah Carey. "'Cause it's my night, no stress, no fights, I'm leavin' it all behind." Happy New Year 2023 lambily fams. (Saturday 31 December 2022; 21:31)

Rainbow 25th anniversary (101,979) by Bobby A from United States Rainbow's 25th anniversary will be in 2024. I tweeted MC and Sony Legacy today for vinyl boxset to celebrate its release. I didn't realize that the album has only sold 3 million copies so far. Our chances of seeing any type of anniversary release is problem slim to zero because of no extra tracks. But I would love to see a pride version with Frank Ocean (How Much), Lil Nas X (Did I Do That?), Sam Smith (Crybaby), Billy Porter (TGIFY), and Daley (Can't Take That Away). Only time will tell. (Wednesday 28 December 2022; 20:52)

Don't forget to stream US fans (101,971) by Bobby A from United States We did it Lambs. MC is number #1 for another week. Is it just me? I heard and saw AIWFCIY everywhere this year from parties to department stores to school programs. Maybe people are really liking MC's it's time videos. This year's video was her best one yet. (Tuesday 27 December 2022; 19:55) this is a reply to message 101,964

Don't forget to stream US fans (101,964) by Pedro from Brazil According to Talk of the Charts, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" is challenging "All I Want For Christmas Is You" for the #1 spot on next week's Billboard Hot 100 based off of early projections. Brenda's lead over Mariah on Spotify is up from ~25% last week to over 30% in the first three days of this tracking week. Paired with the incoming collapse of holiday radio, Mariah is expected to lose more points via radio, making this week's race close. (Monday 26 December 2022; 23:30)

MC's sexiest video (101,965) by Bobby A from United States I was thinking about the male model today in My All. His name is Matt King. He is still modeling today. I would have to say that My All is MC's sexiest video that she has ever made. I may be wrong, so what do the Lambs think? (Tuesday 27 December 2022; 13:58)

Merry Christmas (101,957) by Bobby A from United States Merry Christmas to the MCA famiily. MC looks so happy these days. Cheers to a new album and all of those multiple projects mentioned for 2023. I truly believe MC has one more great album inside of her. (Sunday 25 December 2022; 15:09)

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