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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.

Choosin' Texas No.1 for 21 weeks (114,545) by Bobby A from United States There was shift that took place in country music this year with Ella Langley, Zach Top, Riley Green, Koe Wetzel, and Bailey Zimmerman, George Birge and others singing more relatelable classic sounding country songs. Step into any Austin or Nashville bar and you will hear the crowds singing their songs. Their songs take you back to the classic country music of the 70s and 80s. What are we going to do if Ella is at 30 weeks by November 1st? AIWFCIY may have some serious compettion from Ella this year. (Wednesday 9 September 2026; 22:16) this is a reply to message 114,544

Choosin' Texas No.1 for 21 weeks (114,544) by MusicfanJ from Germany I didn't know the song. I went to YouTube and listened to it. I like it. A relaxed song with no cheap lyrics. I even enjoyed the video. Is is a wow song? No. But compared to all the latest garbage on the charts it's a wonderful, nice song that gives you a good mood while listening. This woman and Olivia Dean makes me hopeful that the time of only vulgar music and videos in the charts are over or at least are not the only way to get a hit nowadays. (Wednesday 9 September 2026; 20:24)

Clown vs. Obsessed (114,539) by Bobby A from United States I love the production of Andre Harris and Vidal Davis professionally known as Dre and Vidal. MC's humming at the beginning of Clown made the dynamic duo give her a different variation of their normal sound that we hear in Lulluaby. (Tuesday 8 September 2026; 21:56) this is a reply to message 114,537

Clown vs. Obsessed (114,537) by MusicfanJ from Germany What a great post. I enjoyed it a lot. Your thoughts are one point and very interesting. I also prefer "Clown". It's way more intelligent and playful. "Clown" is a favourite from Charmi. (Tuesday 8 September 2026; 14:33)

Clown vs. Obsessed (114,533) by Bobby A from United States I think The-Dream suggested that MC go hard at Eminem. Lol. (Tuesday 8 September 2026; 02:05) this is a reply to message 114,532

Clown vs. Obsessed (114,532) by karel from belgie Clown and Obsessed may both deal with a man whom Mariah believes has an inflated sense of himself and uses her name for attention, but the way she approaches that subject in each song is completely different. In Clown, she takes a more psychological approach. Rather than launching a direct attack, she tries to understand why this person behaves the way he does, suggesting that his arrogance is really a cover for insecurity. The title itself is telling. She doesn't portray him as an enemy, but as a clown, someone who ultimately makes a fool of himself. One of the things I love about the song is how she exposes him without ever sounding bitter or vindictive. She paints a picture of someone trying hard to appear important and intimidating, while making it clear that she sees right through the act. As a result, the song feels mature, intelligent, and quietly devastating. She doesn't sound angry. She sounds disappointed and mildly amused, which makes the criticism hit even harder. Obsessed, on the other hand, takes the exact opposite approach. The entire song revolves around the idea that this person is supposedly obsessed with her. The hook repeats that message over and over, and the mockery is much more obvious. Where Clown allows the listener to draw their own conclusions, Obsessed practically spells everything out for them. Musically, the contrast is just as striking. Clown is built around a smooth, understated R&B production that leaves plenty of room for the lyrics and the vocals. The focus is on what she's saying. Obsessed shifts the attention toward the beat, the catchy chorus, and the playful attitude. It's constructed as a major pop single, whereas Clown feels more like a personal statement. What I find particularly interesting is how much Clown relies on irony. Mariah never has to outright tell the listener that this man is pathetic. You figure that out on your own through the way she describes him. In Obsessed, the judgment is much more direct and explicit. Because of that, the songwriting feels less sophisticated and more like a reaction in the heat of the moment. Even vocally, the difference is significant. On Clown, Mariah uses a warm, controlled, and mature vocal performance. She sounds confident because she has nothing to prove. On Obsessed, the vocals become part of the attitude and humor of the track. The production effects and heavily processed sound fit the song's playful tone, but they also distract from what was once her greatest strength: her ability to carry a song through pure vocal expression. "Clown" is Mariah dissecting her opponent with subtlety, observation, and intelligence. "Obsessed" is Mariah publicly mocking that same opponent through a catchy pop hit. Or, to put it even more bluntly: "Clown" lets the listener discover why the man is a clown. "Obsessed" simply shouts it from the rooftops. And that's why I believe Clown is the stronger and more timeless song. (Monday 7 September 2026; 23:14)

The new album (114,529) by Bobby A from United States I don't think MC will revisit the early stages of her career on a full album until at least the anniversary celebrations of her debut and Emotions album. She still has to release Somebody's Ugly Daughter and the demo tape too. (Monday 7 September 2026; 00:35) this is a reply to message 114,526

The new album (114,526) by Lainsky from Philippines Same here, anything that sounds different. Nonetheless, I would gladly accept a pop album like Music Box, should she choose to revisit the sounds from the early stages of her career. (Sunday 6 September 2026; 15:58)

The new album (114,525) by Bobby A from United States Would you take a 70s/80s house disco with samples and futuristic R&B album instead? Nostradamus Insider is reporting that MC has been in the studio with The-Dream for months crafting just that type of album. I guess MC knows that looking slimmer is going allow her to appear to dance and move more during performances with eight dancers around her. Lol. Anyway, I feel MC knows this is her chance to release something special. (Sunday 6 September 2026; 14:27) this is a reply to message 114,524

The new album (114,524) by Bill from the UK If Mariah is indeed releasing new music, please, please, please for the love of God and all that is holy do something different from the usual tired, boring R&B she's been pedalling since 1997. A jazz album, a covers album, a gospel album, a concept album, just anything other than "y'all know who this is", staccato sung ballads, and guest rappers. Please. (Sunday 6 September 2026; 12:14)

One previous, one new collaborator needed for MC17 (114,521) by Bobby A from United States I hope MC works with Dev Hynes (previous) and Kaytranada (new) for MC17. I am keeping my fingers crossed for them both to provide something fresh and new for MC17. (Sunday 6 September 2026; 01:50)

Article: Gorgeous Mariah Carey looks absolutely radiant (114,520) by Bobby A from United States Today we found out via personal trainer Terrance Michael Boston's Instagram why MC has been looking a lot thinner and gorgeous lately. Someone is preparing for a new album for sure. (Sunday 6 September 2026; 01:28)

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,518) by Bobby A from United States Hi Mimi. I enjoy your posts as always. Sometimes I try to be in MC's head and manager at the same time. I think MC has learned from the past misteps of her last few albums and singles. I feel now she just wants to make great music for the Lambs. (Thursday 3 September 2026; 11:42) this is a reply to message 114,516

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,516) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Bobby you know I love you but let us not forget HFIA was touted as Mariah's return to chart domination where her label explicitly said it's Mariah's wish to come for The Beatles' record. Mariah will never stop caring about the charts because that's her Jam and every time she doesn't get the outcome she drops the promo and moves on. (Wednesday 2 September 2026; 17:26)

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,509) by Bobby A from United States I don't think MC cares anymore about industry recognitions at this point. She just wants to release new music for the Lambs. That glow and innocence on her face when she played HFIA in the U.K. last year said it all about how much MC enjoys creating new music for us. (Monday 31 August 2026; 23:03) this is a reply to message 114,508

Article: Mariah Carey confirms new music (114,508) by Edward from USA It's not like she has all the time in the world left to release new music. With the current state of her voice on life support at about 35%, I think even she knows the clocking is ticking. She can use filters, makeup, lighting, surgery, whatever to make herself look sixteen, but she can't do that with her voice. I could easily see her releasing two or three albums over the next seven years. Beyond that, though, I just don't see her recording into her 80s like Barbra Streisand. So, don't worry, new music is on the way, and sooner than expected. (Monday 31 August 2026; 16:15)

Here For It All one year later (114,505) by Bobby A from United States MC said to a Lamb in Beverly Hills yesterday that new music is coming next year. She must feel really confident about the songs and her vocals so far to say that. (Saturday 29 August 2026; 23:01) this is a reply to message 114,502

Here For It All one year later (114,502) by Bill from the UK I do agree in part. The creativity is definitely still there, and I don't think she'll ever lose that element of her talent. But, the delivery of these wonderful songs is just not good. It's like designing a Ferrari but sticking a Nissan engine inside. The two most recent albums have all the hallmarks of being great, with a few exceptions, but her inability to sing anymore means that they don't, and can't, go anywhere. When I put The Rarities into the CD player and heard that rich, vibrant, pitch perfect "let me tell you something baby" I just wept tears of joy and sadness. Her voice was so amazing, and whilst I was ecstatic to hear it again in something new, my heart broke as the further through the album you got, all it did was chronicle her vocal decline. So yes, respectfully we disagree. I'd rather have a whole album of demos from 1989 over another Caution of HFIA. (Saturday 29 August 2026; 12:45)

Here For It All one year later (114,492) by Bobby A from United States Here For It All will always be that one Mariah Carey album that will be the least talked about Mariah Carey album twenty years from now. 1. It took seven years for MC to make Here For It All. 2. It is the first Mariah Carey album to feature the title track placed at the end of the album. 3. It the first Mariah Carey album to have songs written by MC's significant other at time. 4. The first Mariah Carey album to feature track one (Mi) that does not have a memorable hook. 5. Here For It Alll is the first Mariah Carey album to have multiple covers for the physical editions. 6. It is the first Mariah Carey album that faded away the quickest in terms of low album sales and streams after 3 months of its release. (Friday 28 August 2026; 00:09) this is a reply to message 114,491

Here For It All one year later (114,491) by Randy from USA Still great. I'm pissed at the ageism in music. I think Nothing Is Impossible, In Your Feelings and I Won't Allow It could be hits to the masses. My Love has grown on me, although the Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa sounds silly and child band of the 70s to me. I still love this album more than Caution with its burdensome second half or the frosted garbage known as MIAMTEC. But when you have so many almost flawless albums Butterfly, Daydream, Rainbow, Memoirs, Music Box, and Mariah Carey, Here For It All is sort of middle of the pack. I think Mariah needs to relearn first single etiquette. Because after Oh Santa, I haven't agreed with any of the first singles. MIAMTEC had three. And all of them were boring in my opinion. YDKWTD would've been a winner. Caution should have had A No No first. Same video and paid Cardi and Lil Kim whatever they wanted to be involved. However, I do like GTFO and with the right trend on TikTok, I could see that going to #1. But Type Dangerous and Sugar Sweet were as boring as watching Martha Stewart tie knots at the end of an area rug. (Thursday 27 August 2026; 20:40)

Longest #1 (114,479) by Bobby A from United States Sadly, I don't think there [is] anything that we can do at this point. That is rare for me to say. Country music has seen a resurgence this year because of touring, radio hits, and the CMT summer concert exposure on ABC. Let's hope she doesn't remain number one at 21 weeks or more. (Tuesday 25 August 2026; 13:05) this is a reply to message 114,478

Longest #1 (114,478) by Can Tavukcu from Germany Hi everyone, I am slightly annoyed that this Ella Langley song [Choosing Texas] is coming for our queen. I really do not understand because I personally think that this song is so unbelievably mediocre, nothing against her, but I do not understand why this song has such impact. since I'm not in the [State] my streams do not count or have any meaning for the US, is there any chance we can decide on the song together and stream it constantly? (Tuesday 25 August 2026; 11:07)

Glitter anniversary - disc 2 predictions (114,476) by Bobby A from United States BFF, I think your prediction is 90% correct. I understand now why MC wanted Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to help executive produce Glitter 25. MC needs their studio recording expertise to help make new songs shine on the album like The Flow. I predict that The Flow will have MC's vocals in her current voice and could possibly be the next single. MC would be able to really make the Gliiter 25 anniversary album have a major impact globally by having songs featuring Michael Jackson and Prince on the album. The Wedding Song, Yours ft. Justin Timberlake, and Reach For The Sky could possibly appear on the album as well. Finally, the October 30th release date was probably chosen to go along with her annual "It's time" video. Why not keep the Mariah Carey festive season going for two weeks? (Tuesday 25 August 2026; 01:51) this is a reply to message 114,475

Glitter anniversary - disc 2 predictions (114,475) by BFF from US 1. Loverboy (Firecracker original version) 2. Never Too Far/Hero Medley 3. Out Here On My Own 4. Didn't Mean to Turn You On (with Rochelle Jordan) 5. Lillie's Blues (studio version) 6. Glitter - unreleased song written with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (registered with ASCAP) 7. Royal Tones - unreleased track from sessions with Stevie J. (registered with ASCAP) 8. Demo version of "Nasty Girl"- sampling track 9. Everytime - rumored song title, see links below 10. Anything Can Happen - rumored song title, see links below 11. Reflections (live from Home for the Holidays 2001) 12. Never Too Far/Hero Medley (live from 2001 Radio Music Awards or another event) 13. Additional song from early sessions with Stevie J. 14. Loverboy (Club of Love Mix or MJ Cole Remix) 15. Never Too Far/Hero Medley (Mike Rizzo Club Mix or Al B. Rich Inspiration Mix) In her memoir, Mariah wrote that she and Prince never recorded the planned duet but that she had started working on a song that sampled "Nasty Girl". "The Flow" is a confirmed song title, but I think it's an instrumental track used in one of the scenes in the movie. It is listed on IMDB, so it appeared in the movie in some form. Mariah is not credited as a writer. There's a song called "I Know" listed on IMDB that was written by Damizza and Randy Jackson and listed as "Performed by Padma Lakshmi, Maria Montreano, and Trey Lorenz". I think this might be the song we [hear] in that scene when Dice meets with Timothy and Timothy is showing him "what all his money is buying him". "Love Will Never End" is mentioned in one of the links below, but no details provided so that sounds like a stretch to me. Links to support song titles listed above for the songs listed above. IMDB listing for the movie Mariah Carey Wiki Old forum post from 2017. A number of songs listed here appeared on "The Rarities", so it seems pretty reliable. (Monday 24 August 2026; 22:15)

MC songs I've burnt out on (114,474) by Bobby A from United States It is songs on the first three albums and Charmbracelet for me. I just find that I can't listen to Vision of Love, Hero, and Emotions like I used to. I got hear my R&B/Hip Hop MC as found on Rainbow and forward on. (Monday 24 August 2026; 21:55) this is a reply to message 114,473

MC songs I've burnt out on (114,473) by Zachariah from Croatia I've kind of burnt myself out on Mariah's first four albums. Didn't touch them in years. Everything from Butterfly onward, including Butterfly, is still in regular rotation for me. I'm more of an R&B/hip-hop kind of guy, so I tend to gravitate more toward that side of Mariah rather than the big belting-ballad Mariah. (Monday 24 August 2026; 18:47)

Beautiful concept (114,465) by Bobby A from United States This is pure bliss deep in my daydream. (Monday 24 August 2026; 04:19) this is a reply to message 114,462

Beautiful concept (114,462) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain This is fan-made and turns out to be amazing. Don't you think? (Sunday 23 August 2026; 22:00)

Glitter and Daydream (114,463) by Bobby A from United States Records labels and retailers make more money on vinyl records because the mark-up is so much higher than CDs. Vinyl records are priced anywhere from $32-$50 dollars and depending if the vinyl is color or black and how much the gram weight consists of. These days record labels are more likely to sell a live recording or deluxe edition and make it readily available vinyl than CD because of the anticipated demand and mark-up. (Sunday 23 August 2026; 22:18) this is a reply to message 114,449

Glitter and Daydream (114,449) by TJ from Norway I don't understand why the CD releases are less attractive than the LP. Let's start a petition. (Saturday 22 August 2026; 20:59)

Snooze you look Virgin Records (114,454) by Bobby A from United States If a college music professor assigned his students one Mariah Carey album to study, it would be the Butterfly album. MC's vocals and musical genius are flawless on Butterfly. (Sunday 23 August 2026; 06:15) this is a reply to message 114,446

Snooze you look Virgin Records (114,446) by Bill from the UK In what world were the vocals on Butterfly not good? (Saturday 22 August 2026; 16:37)

A Glitter soundtrack shift is happening (114,453) by Bobby A from United States I feel the Glitter soundtrack is about to have the same monolithic cultural dominance that Prince's Purple Rain has. We are about to see a shift in the public's viewpoint about Glitter because of what is happening on social media with DMTTYO and the remix. I feel MC is going to release one of the 14 other additional tracks as the next single with a major Gucci video and Glitter TV promotion prior to the October 30th release date. She needs to take advantage of the Glitter 25 hype to showcase her powerhouse vocals during the Glitter era. Who knows what extraordinary things will happen for Glitter and MC on October 30th. By the way, I can totally see Leon Thomas, Lucky Daye, and Tank on a remix of If We. (Sunday 23 August 2026; 06:12)

Glitter (114,450) by Bobby A from United States We can add Flow and Glitter by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. (Sunday 23 August 2026; 02:03) this is a reply to message 114,448

Glitter (114,448) by Bill from the UK 1. Loverboy Firecracker version 2. Out Here On My Own 3. Never Too Far / Hero medley 4. Didn’t Mean to Turn You On remix 5. Prince duet 6. Big Nasty sample song 7 through to 15 should be all new songs, but I suspect we’ll get the Loverboy and NTF/Hero remixes that were out at the time and a bunch of acapellas. If I set my expectations low I shouldn’t get too disappointed. A whole album worth of shelved songs and unheard material from the era is highly unlikely... but let’s see. (Saturday 22 August 2026; 20:18)

Glitter (114,444) by Bobby A from United States The 15 tracks must be more than remixes for MC not to release the tracklist with the vinyl preorder. I read on Reddit that MC recorded a bunch of tracks with Stevie J. We could finally get to hear the Prince collaboration and the Vanity Six Nasty Girl sample. I feel we are going to be pleasantly surprised in October. (Saturday 22 August 2026; 11:45) this is a reply to message 114,435

Glitter (114,435) by Edward from USA I hope these 15 additional tracks aren't just a bunch of bland, current-day remixes. Glitter was such a special project for her. It was going to be her own Bodyguard. She poured so much of herself into it that she ultimately had that infamous nervous breakdown. She had also been recording material for the project years before it was released, "Heartbreaker" was originally supposed to be on Glitter. (Saturday 22 August 2026; 01:51)

New remix (114,428) by Bobby A from United States I am excited and disappointed at the same time. Why is there not a plan this time to release all 15 additional tracks and the original album on a 3CD set? I just think this time a physical anniversary CD demand exists amongst the Lambs. (Friday 21 August 2026; 01:06) this is a reply to message 114,420

New remix (114,420) by Bill from the UK The new remix is fab and according to the Deluxe placeholder on Amazon Music, we're getting 15 extra tracks including the new remix. I assume another two will be Out Here On My Own and Firecracker, but I will absolutely die if the Prince duet that was shelved has been cleared for release. Daydream and Glitter both getting this love in one year is incredible. Please Mariah don't forget about your stellar debut and the beautiful Emotions albums. (Thursday 20 August 2026; 14:28)

Glitter (114,406) by Bobby A from United States Bill, I really enjoy when you give us a backstory about MC's catalogue. I still don't understand why MC just didn't keep the Firecracker sample for Loverboy. She could have created a chart battle with J Lo with a in your face moment for Tommy. The Firecracker sample is barely recognizable in I'm Real. Also, what made MC choose Cameo's Candy as an alternate choice? I think a Bar-Kays sample would have been a better choice and would have caused Loverboy to have shot straight to number #1 without a discount. (Tuesday 18 August 2026; 01:44) this is a reply to message 114,404

Glitter (114,404) by Bill from the UK The Firecracker sample was used on J.Lo's I'm Real remix which also featured Ja Rule, so it was like a combination of both. Ja Rule even said Tommy heard If We and was so impressed by how good it was that he got Ja Rule on J.Lo's remix immediately and asked him to do a similar sort of thing. Consequently two of the best tracks on Glitter were done for. Loverboy had to be re-recorded and re-sang as we know, and any plans to release If We as a single later had to be shelved. (Monday 17 August 2026; 20:38)

Glitter anniversary (114,395) by Bobby A from United States I am looking forward mostly to the live performances and new songs. August 21st is going to break the internet next Friday. (Saturday 15 August 2026; 22:08)

Eva Langley (114,393) by Bobby A from United States You can blame her popularity on three things. She blew up overnight during March-May. 1. Touring with Morgan Wallen (Mr. Hot 100). 2. Duets with Morgan Wallen (Country radio has worn their duets out like an old pair of Levi jeans). 3. Endorsed as the female George Jones (the Country crooner who was praised for his ability to use his voice to interpret a Country song). (Friday 14 August 2026; 03:31) this is a reply to message 114,390

Eva Langley (114,390) by TJ from Norway I'm not sure if this topic has been up for a discussion earlier, but 17 weeks at number one on the Billboard top 100? I have never heard the name before today. How about you? (Thursday 13 August 2026; 17:25)

A song's quality doesn't come from chart position (114,386) by Bobby A from United States Great post, Randy. I felt MC's labels didn't know how to promote certain singles on Charmbraclet and Caution correctly because the labels wanted that instant Mariah Carey 90s hit. Top 40 radio just doesn't play a new Mariah single like they use to. This top 40 radio exclusion really bothers me because it looks like radio airplay will never go back to Mariah Carey's 90s heyday. I feel the only way this will change is for MC to step out of her box and collaborate on some new non-album singles with pop artists/bands she covered during her career like Steve Perry, Def Leppard, and Foreigner. This approach might help reintroduce MC back on top 40 radio. (Thursday 13 August 2026; 11:00) this is a reply to message 114,384

A song's quality doesn't come from chart position (114,384) by Randy from USA The way you all and MC beat up Through The Rain, Bye Bye, GTFO, IWKWLI is crazy. Those are good songs. There's no magic formula for a #1 or everyone would have one. TTR had a huge marketing campaign. Mariah performed that song on every talk show, award show and mall atrium on Earth. The video was amazing. The vocal is amazing. It's a song that means a lot to me. If the general public didn't care, their loss. I hate hearing her down talk it down now. Why because it peaked at #81? Nothing on Charmbracelet was a great lead single imo. The way she and ya'll beat up Bye Bye irritated me also. She also performed that song at every talk show, late night show and backyard cookout in America. I thought it was a touching song and she killed that climax; it's one of her best. It's also a song many can relate to. Who knows if Migrate would've been a hit. The production quality of Migrate had always sounded muddled to me. Bye Bye peaking at 19 killed the album. And I'm sorry E=MC2 was chock full of singles. It's probably her most commercial album. None of the others did well. So ya'll make out Bye Bye to be Satan's theme. Caution wasn't gonna sell no matter what was released. Mariah is older and nothing on that album is undeniable. A No No is close. Maybe with Cardi on it it woulda done well. IWKWLI was after that type of ballad's popularity but her climax is wonderful. I like the production of the first verse too. My point is MC for the most part puts out quality product. Doesn't matter where it lands chart wise. And is anyone doing the Macarena (#1 for 15 weeks) or singing Old Town Road these days (#1 for 19 weeks)? (Wednesday 12 August 2026; 21:55)

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