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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.

Song in background (111,167) by Bobby A from United States It is "I Don't Want To Lose Your Love" by The Emotions. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 21:27) this is a reply to message 111,162

Song in background (111,162) by Chicago Lamb from USA What song is playing while Mariah signs the CD's? Could this be a track from HFIA? (Saturday 13 September 2025; 17:02)

Signed copies (111,163) by Bobby A from United States The signed copies are already sold out. Bummer. It is the D2C exclusive CD. I am sure the Barnes and Nobles signing event in New York on 09.27 is sold out as well. Lambs, I give Gamma an A+ for overall rollout and promotion. They have really created a lot of hype the album and a great Lamb experience not normally done by independent label for any artist. Something just feels different about this album release day coming up 09.26 than anything we have experienced before for MC. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 17:32) this is a reply to message 111,151

Signed copies (111,151) by Edward from USA There's a video of Mariah signing HFIA CD inserts for sale. That's smart. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 01:48)

Gosperiah (111,155) by Bobby A from United States What makes MC include the gospel genre so much in her songs? Gosperiah song list 1. Vision of Love 2. There's Got To Be Way 3. Sent From Up Above 4. Emotions 5. Make It Happen 6. One Sweet Day 7. I Am Free 8. Butterfly 9. Outside 10. Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 11. Never Too Far 12. Through The Rain 13. Fly Like A Bird 14. Joyride 15. I Wish You Well 16. I Want To Know What Love Is 17. Fall In Love At Christmas 18. Jesus I Do 19. Here For It All 20. There For Me 21. Anytime You Need A Friend 22. Cry. 23. I Wish You Knew 24. Can't Let Go 25. Petals (Saturday 13 September 2025; 03:23)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (111,150) by Bobby A from United States I think I am, Eddie. It has to be the guy who works at the Apple Music data center where they key in all of the song credits for uploading on iTunes. MC has never had a hidden bonus track before. She has had only interludes and lead single remixes. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 01:17) this is a reply to message 111,149

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (111,149) by Edward from USA Bobby A, are you sure? That person should be reprimanded. That's the track I was most excited about. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 01:09)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (111,147) by Bobby A from United States There is no Reprimand MCA Mix hidden bonus track. The X user made it up to be funny that he had the tracklist in his hand. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 00:29) this is a reply to message 110,717

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,717) by Edward from USA 1. Mi (Mariah Carey • Ray Romulus • Jonathan Yip • Luke Milano • Jeremy Reeves • Jeff Baranowsky • Felisha King Harvey) 2. Play This Song (feat. Anderson .Paak) (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson • Jairus Mozee • Jason Pounds) 3. Type Dangerous (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson • Jairus Mozee • Jason Pounds • Eric Barrier • William Griffin) 4. Sugar Sweet (feat. Kehlani & Shenseea) (Mariah Carey • Bernard Harvey • Felisha King Harvey • Kehlani Parrish • Chinsea Linda Lee • Donny Flores • Mikhai Wesley Miller) 5. In Your Feelings (Mariah Carey • Rogét Chahayed • Alissia Benveniste • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson) 6. Nothing Is Impossible (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II) 7. Confetti & Champagne (Mariah Carey • Bernard Harvey • Felisha King Harvey) 8. I Won't Allow It (Mariah Carey • Rogét Chahayed • Alissia Benveniste • Brandon Paak Anderson • Uforo "Bongo" Ebong • Kenya Rae Johnson) 9. My Love (Paul McCartney • Linda McCartney) 10. Jesus I Do (feat. The Clark Sisters) (Mariah Carey • Karen Clark Sheard • Jacky Clark Chisholm • Dorinda Clark Cole • Daniel Moore II) 11. Here For It All (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II) 12. Reprimand - MCA Mix (Bonus Hidden Track) (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 16:55)

Here For It All (111,146) by Bobby A from United States It will be dahling. It will be. I just know it. Do you remember when TEOM leaked a few days early. We showed that we were so happy here with comments. The first track will be Jesus I Do and then tracks 1-11. (Friday 12 September 2025; 22:11) this is a reply to message 111,132

Here For It All (111,132) by Edward from USA Well, we're just weeks away from finally getting "Here For It All". I'm pretty sure the album will be online a few days early, since Amazon and other retailers usually ship so fans can have it by the release day. Seven freaking years... I really hope it's been worth the wait. Even if becomes available before September 26, I won't be listening until I have fully read all the comments here from day one. (Friday 12 September 2025; 16:52)

Thank God I found you (111,124) by Bobby A from United States MC was a woman in love with Luis Miguel when she wrote TGIF. It would have probably been a better song if it had a gospel choir for the chorus and at the end of the song. TGIF was too pop for me. I wanted more R&B and gospel. That is why the remix was better with the Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat Make It Last Forever sample. (Friday 12 September 2025; 11:12) this is a reply to message 111,123

Thank God I found you (111,123) by Zachariah from Croatia Song is over produced and the mix of the vocals is overwhelming. It is [too] much. The remix was much better. (Friday 12 September 2025; 08:11)

Beautifully written HFIA hype narrative (111,105) by Bobby A from United States It seems like Gamma is sending a beautifully written HFIA hype narrative to international retailers like this one on the website of Australian retailer, Yes Charlie Records under the album's description section. This hype narrative is longer and more in depth than the one posted on the Record Store Day website for U.S. retailers. I feel MC's seven year absence since Caution and the HFIA promotion so far is going to help MC score big with critics and the news media on 09.26. Plus, I know already HFIA is a brilliant work by MC. Those critics who have heard HFIA, called it a "warm embrace" because of its soulful feel. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 10:33)

Next single (111,098) by Bobby A from United States Mi probably has a better chance than Play This Song because PTS supposely has a quiet storm soulful Prince feel to it. Those type of quiet storm songs don't receive pop radio airplay in today's era of streaming and Spotify. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:24) this is a reply to message 111,097

Next single (111,097) by Giovanni from USA What do y'all think the next single will be? Will it be MI or "Play this song"? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:11)

#1 to Infinity vinyl (111,087) by Bobby A from United States I just found it is out of print now. You can only find used copies on Ebay going for $300 or more. I am glad I bought a copy when it was released. (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 12:26)

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,085) by Bobby A from United States I just remembered her iHeart Music Festival is on 20th. Hopefully, MC will sing live and finally perform Sugar Sweet in its entirety. I remember her 2018 perfomance being 100% live. Is that correct? (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 08:40) this is a reply to message 111,072

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,072) by jaker20 from US It seems like new pre-recorded vocals, and I like that. At least she's putting some new effort on new vocals. But she's still got a lot to improve on her lipping. Celine is a great lipper, for many years people thought she's always singing live. The same with Beyonce, but it's easier for her to lip because she's dancing a lot. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:55)

Help me there's stairs (111,075) by Bobby A from United States In seventeen days everyone will be talking about MC's new album. I think E=MC2 was the last time MC had an album that was anticipated so much. People will forget all about her not moving during performances very soon. Lol. Her music is going to be front and center on 09/26. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 19:28) this is a reply to message 111,059

Help me there’s stairs (111,059) by Jamie from UK Yeah it's become a bit of a joke on social media about her not moving. People shouldn't really joke about it if they don't know what's. I guess being honest would shut them down but like you said she isn't going to do that. 26th can't come quick enough. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 13:23)

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,046) by Bobby A from United States I Shazamed every song in the mix and the same results came back not so surprising. There was such a mix of prerecorded and live vocals that Shazam came back with these results. Big Energy/Obsessed/Honey/Herartbreaker - prerecorded from the Global Citzens Concert Fantasy ft. Ol' Dirty Bastard - mixed vocal recording with live vocals We Belong Together - prerecorded, live vocals and the Late Night Valentine Mix - (in my opinion) We still love MC. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 01:52) this is a reply to message 111,040

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,040) by Lambi from USA To the real Lambilies, this was expected. I was honestly just smiling the whole time, I felt like her bestie hyping her up: "Go girl. Project." But yeah, to the casual viewer at home, this probably came off as stale and a little sad to watch, with her age in context. I thought the general public's sentiment would probably be, "It's time to retire." But I checked the YouTube comments, surprisingly passed the vibe check, it sounded like they are openly just accepting Mariah: "Only Mimi could walk across the stage like a robot and make it iconic." "She gives me everything and nothing at the same time, I love it." LMAO. I know Mariah is mortified of dancing because when she was a little girl, her aunt once used it as a determining factor if she was black or not. (It's so f***ed up) But I wish she could move past that. Heartbreaker-era Mariah doing choreography was so cute. I actually think she's a decent dancer, she has natural rhythm. Obviously not a showstopper but still entertaining to watch. People are accepting of her giving that little now, but maybe she can give a tiny bit more on the stage presence department. (Monday 8 September 2025; 23:51)

VMAs (111,044) by Bobby A from United States MC is going to score big with HFIA. I just feel it. Once people hear Jesus I Do and Mi, the album will have a huge debut on the Billboard 200. Maybe 150K - 200K is more like it. I am going to leave my sales prediction numbers alone now. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 01:40) this is a reply to message 111,035

VMAs (111,035) by Edward from USA I actually like how everything played out. The rest of the year belongs to Mariah. These are exciting times. (Monday 8 September 2025; 20:25)

The Moon Man (111,034) by Bobby A from United States Me too. I am taking two days off to move and Friday is one of them. I hope my preorders arrive Friday. I am going to purchase a CD at l0am at a local vinyl shop for an extra CD. (Monday 8 September 2025; 20:14) this is a reply to message 111,026

The Moon Man (111,026) by Edward from USA I loved Mariah's camaraderie with Ariana. I'm so glad Mariah changed her attitude towards Ari about three years ago or so. Ariana referring to Mariah as "mother", given the significance of that, it's simply epic and the greatest show of respect. I'm very proud of both of them. I can't effing wait for "HFIA". (Monday 8 September 2025; 15:49)

VMAs (111,018) by Bobby A from United States It was a great performance and speech that MC gave last night. I loved it. (Monday 8 September 2025; 12:51) this is a reply to message 111,016

VMAs (111,016) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Congratulations MC. I loved the speech and her little plug for her album at the end. Smart move because the VMAs had huge viewership last night. Also so glad that Ariana gave the award to Mariah. Finally someone currently and at the top of their game giving Mariah an award. I saw the speech but anyone has a link to Ariana presenting it? What did she say? I would love it if someone can provide a link or tell me what she said to announce Mariah. (Monday 8 September 2025; 12:11)

It's coming (110,996) by Bobby A from United States Me too. Lambs and non Lambs have made it the number 1 preordered R&B soul album on Amazon. I am expecting E=MC2 first week sales numbers. I will explain my reasoning tomorrow. All of my analysis is saying so. I know. Hear me out. I will explain more tomorrow. (Monday 8 September 2025; 01:18) this is a reply to message 110,991

It's coming (110,991) by Edward from USA I can't wait for "Here For It All" to finally drop. Looking forward to reading the reactions here. (Sunday 7 September 2025; 16:05)

Vision of Love Mariah and Ben version (110,995) by Bobby A from United States Do you think we will ever hear the Vision of Love demo version? I am curious to hear it and the other songs on the demo tape. VOL capitvated me the summer of 1990. It was different. It had a gospel feel to it. VOL had some crazy runs and riffs. There was nothing on the radio at the time like it. People were asking who was this girl Mariah Carey. And then we met her on The Arsenio Hall Show and the rest is history. Everything will come full circle on the VMAs. (Sunday 7 September 2025; 23:51)

MC's career defining moments (110,992) by Bobby A from United States 1. Debut album defined Mariah Carey as a songwriter, producer, hallmark of the style of melisma and ad-libs, use of acoustic and electric guitars, powerful ballads with soulful R&B, and became a superstar within 3 years of her debut 2. Started the trend of featuring rappers on her songs 3. First Christmas album was a multiplatinum success 4. Started the remix singles trend 5. Blended R&B and hip hop 6. Created her own label (Sunday 7 September 2025; 19:24)

VMA's (110,980) by Bobby A from United States It is going to be really fabulous tomorrow evening for MC to receive the Vanguard Award, and see her perform live on the CBS. It has been reported on X that MC has been rehearsing with her band and her singers for the past two days. I feel that there may be two special guests as part of her award presentation and performance. Tomorrow is going to be huge for MC because Here For It All will be mentioned, heard, and seen throughout the 3 hour awards show. (Sunday 7 September 2025; 00:07)

Daydream (110,974) by Bobby A from United States Great posts Lambi and Bill. I have always thought Daydream was a special album for MC because we saw her headed more sonically into the R&B hip hop world. (Saturday 6 September 2025; 16:52) this is a reply to message 110,971

Daydream (110,971) by Lambi from USA I can see that. Honestly, I'm not a fan of Open Arms, the original, either. Or anyone else who did it. Mariah simply did it the best. In a way, she kind of ruined other artists for me. She gives so much on each song that I simply will not accept that little from anyone. And yes, One Night and Slipping Away are some of her best works, definitely deserving to be on the album. Anyone who says it doesn't fit the "theme" is full of it because Daydream doesn't have a real cohesive theme to begin with. The songs are all over the place in terms of instrumentation, emotional tone and lyrical content. They're all so random: • Fantasy: Romantic escapism • UTS: Nostalgic young love • OSD: Loss and mourning • Open Arms: Longing for reconciliation • ABMB: Lasting emotional connection • I Am Free: Spiritual liberation • When I Saw You: Love at first sight • Long Ago: Painful memories • Melt Away: Sensual romance • Forever: Enduring separation One Night could easily jive with Underneath The Stars because Mariah would be consistent. You should aspire for a UTS kind of love and not give away your goods. They're cut from the same cloth, just different shades. Slipping Away, a pre-break up emotional detachment song, could easily jive with ABMB, the post-break up song. They're part one and part two of the same story. They simply weren't included because they sounded too Urban R&B and Tommy didn't want her that direction. But nobody could stop Mariah anyway and she kind of already hit an R&B stride with ABMB. The sound was already shifting. Leaving them off wasn't about cohesion but limiting Mariah. They should've just included them because they would've made the album even stronger. (Saturday 6 September 2025; 11:25)

Daydream (110,956) by Bobby A from United States Mariah and her beautiful ballads make me want to fall in love. I wonder will "My Love" be just as beautiful Open Arms. It just might be the MC's interpretation that turns it into a R&B power ballad. (Friday 5 September 2025; 11:24) this is a reply to message 110,955

Daydream (110,955) by Bill from the UK "Open Arms" is indeed stunning and breath taking in its simplicity and understated beauty. I love the way she made it sound so "Mariah", in that it went from this 80s rock power ballad anthem to a gorgeous moving restrained ballad. "Slipping Away" is an amazing song, I don't think any will disagree, but I always loved its underground status it had. I agree I'm not sure it would have fitted in with the other tracks on Daydream. As for "One Night", a hard no and a hard pass from me. I was a bit shocked that was a Daydream outtake as it seemed more "E=MC2" to me. Adding it to the album would have detracted from its sophistication in my view. (Friday 5 September 2025; 10:06)

Kai Cenat's stream (110,951) by Bobby A from United States Bill, I think the interview was just an opportunity for MC to connect with the younger generation. Think of the whole conversation as MC stripping back her diva persona, being seen as down to earth, and having fun with a group of college guys. She has been viewed as less of a diva during the past three months. (Friday 5 September 2025; 02:13) this is a reply to message 110,949

Kai Cenat's stream (110,949) by Bill from the UK I couldn't watch it because it was so infuriatingly bad. Mariah looked great and I'm sure she represented herself well, but I'm guess I'm out of touch as the host was incoherent and an absolute unprofessional mess as was the others that materialised. I gave up after the Heartbreaker acapella when not one of them knew the word "incessantly". An absolute car crash and way below the standard Mariah should be at. (Friday 5 September 2025; 00:23)

When I saw you (110,939) by Bobby A from United States There is a lot of imagery in When I Saw. WISY is one of my favorite MC ballads. (Thursday 4 September 2025; 17:24) this is a reply to message 110,938

When I saw you (110,938) by Edward from USA Her voice on Daydream is just like butter. Smooth, nuanced, powerful but never too showy. Daydream is pure perfection. In my humble opinion, "Butterfly" is her magnum opus though. That album could've been titled "Metamorphosis". When I saw Mariah on "Honey", so sexy and beutiful, for a moment I questioned my sexuality. (Thursday 4 September 2025; 17:01)

Kai Cenat's stream (110,933) by Bobby A from United States Also, her acapella of Heartbreaker sounds so good. I'm hoping for these same great vocals on the album and upcoming deluxe edition. It seems like when MC is in her "zone" and comfortable her vocals shine. (Thursday 4 September 2025; 09:07) this is a reply to message 110,927

Kai Cenat's stream (110,927) by Edward from USA I how informal and real this interview is. Mariah is cooped up on that low chair not giving two f***s about it. She's alert, fun and interested. Very relatable. It's obvious Gamma was taking advantage of those 13.5M subscribers, who wouldn't? A well-deserved A+ for Mariah. (Thursday 4 September 2025; 00:21)

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