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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.

Edward (113,384) by Bobby A from United States Awesome. I am glad you are doing well. I am excited about my relocation back to Nashville this summer. Anyway, don't stay gone so long. I feel MC is going to start letting know what is coming later year. (Friday 13 March 2026; 14:11) this is a reply to message 113,380

Edward (113,380) by Edward from USA Hi Bobby A, I'm good, thanks for asking. I hope you're doing well too. I actually meant to reply to one of your posts the other day but never got around to it. One thing I can tell is that the problem with Mariah is Mariah herself. If she doesn't start presenting herself in a more relatable way, she's basically done in the music business, aside from Christmas of course. The issue isn't really the music. As I was telling Randy, the bigger problem is the image she keeps projecting. The tired old "diva" persona has become repetitive and it feels out of touch with reality. What the new generation see in her is an overproduced, heavily styled diva image that feels distant and unrelatable. The gowns, the restrictive corsets, the layers of makeup, the constant entourage, it creates a wall between her and the audience. At some point she needs to drop the armor and just be more real and accessible. People today connect with authenticity much more than with the old-school diva mystique. If she showed more of the real person instead of the image, a younger audience might actually connect with her. (Thursday 12 March 2026; 21:35)

Edward (113,378) by Bobby A from United States Edward, how are you doing? (Thursday 12 March 2026; 13:13)

Jesus I Do (#11 Gospel) / Nothing Is Impossible (#25 Adult Pop) Billboard (113,373) by Bobby A from United States Welcome Belinda. We are all excited about how songs from HFIA continue to receive radio airplay after six months. Does your airplay chart source list the radio stations playing JID and NII? I would love to listen a radio station playing them both on my phone. V103 in Atlanta sounds so good on my phone. (Tuesday 10 March 2026; 18:29) this is a reply to message 113,372

Jesus I Do (#11 Gospel) / Nothing Is Impossible (#25 Adult Pop) Billboard (113,372) by Belinda Vasquez from USA I'm not quite sure why nobody is talking about this on the board right now, but currently on Billboard, Jesus I Do has reached a new peak of #11 on Billboard Gospel Airplay and Nothing Is Impossible continues to climb this week at #25 on Billboard Adult Pop Airplay. Also, the fact that Jesus I Do was nominated for two NAACP Awards last month and nobody discussed that on this board either nor a news post about it is disheartening. (Tuesday 10 March 2026; 15:33)

Healing words (113,371) by Bobby A from United States Lambi, please tell MC that I like reading on social media about what she may be releasing this year and the possible Sza and Rihanna collaborations. Also, tell MC let AIWFCIY do what it is going to do without any Christmas shows this year. I want her to promote SUD and The Rarities II this fall. One more thing, I would love for MC to have a Patti Labelle or Chaka Kahn sit down interview with Terrell Grice of The Terrell Show on YouTube. It would be a fun and interesting interview for 2026. (Sunday 8 March 2026; 23:20) this is a reply to message 113,370

Healing words (113,370) by Lambi from USA In Mariah's own words, "She said a couple things to me that was very healing for what I needed," in reference to her mom's last words to her. We will never know what Pat uttered to MC, as those are sacred words reserved only for her. But with the amount of love she has shown for her mother, "I want to honor her for giving me the gift of music." We can assume it's a reinvigoration Mariah's never felt before. They say a part of you dies the moment your mother passes. And from personal friends' accounts (I haven't experienced it), it's ringing to be true. They also say that the reverse of it is a need to carry what your mother gave you forward. In Mimi's case, that gift was music. This is a huge contrast from what she once wrote: "My career was everything to me, and because of my mother, my brother, and Tommy Mottola, it was nearly taken away. Honestly, it felt like they almost killed me." (An excerpt from her memoir.) I believe Mariah went right back to being Patricia's light. "You've always been the light of my life." Her last words seemingly lit a fire inside our girl. To witness Mariah's drive during HFIA's rollout was amazing to watch. That is what reconciliation does to a wounded child. She must've been made to feel like the biggest star. It was truly incredible to see an almost 60-year-old reinvigorated about her career and promote a record like she is a debuting artist. Mariah is obviously diseased by the immense trauma that comes with Hollywood, but she is not letting that stop her from honoring what her mother breathed through her as a child: music. She is so obviously proud to be part of Pat's legacy and is doing the absolute most to keep her mama proud. I could cry about it. Mariah's calling prevailed, and the gift of music her mother nurtured in her spirit continues to pour out into the world. Forget what Pat did wrong and forget the numbers. Ultimately the gift of God won and we are all so unbelievably blessed by it. I am honestly just so thankful at this point and what ever comes next for MC, I will be here for it all. (Sunday 8 March 2026; 09:47)

90s and 2000s MC (113,358) by Bobby A from United States I really miss the carefree vibrant 90s and 2000s MC. I hope she can get back to making beautiful ballads and fun pop songs again. I miss hearing MC sing from her heart and not thinking about being a diva. Most of all, I miss her So So Def remixes and David Morales resung vocals club songs. 90s and 2000s MC come back come back, please. Dreamlover comes to my mind as I write this post. (Friday 6 March 2026; 10:43)

Something is coming (113,343) by Bobby A from United States It looks rumors of MC and Rihanna in the studio last week are being confirmed on X. Nostradamus reported Jack Antonoff or Soundz and Kuk Harrell were in the studio as well. Something has clicked with MC that a high profile collaboration is her only way back to the top of the Hot 100. Also, Kuk Harrell knows how to make a female singers' vocals shine on a song. He has been Rihanna's vocal producer for 20 years. (Saturday 28 February 2026; 15:41)

Bruno Mars new album (113,342) by Bobby A from United States I believe it is his best album so far of his career. I could not help myself and say why hasn't MC collaborated with Bruno Mars, D'Mile, Phillip Lawerence, and James Fauntleroy together on one song? (Saturday 28 February 2026; 14:26) this is a reply to message 113,340

Bruno Mars new album (113,340) by Giovanni from USA I'm curious if any of you have listened to Bruno's new album. From what I've seen most like it. "Risk it all" is very nice, I love the Spanish guitar so much. I've even seen some already saying AOTY and I just laugh. Come on now. (Friday 27 February 2026; 23:08)

Rich Harrison (113,333) by Bobby A from United States Does anyone know why MC never collaborated with Rich Harrison? He has some hit songs like Crazy In Love, Ring The Alarm, 1 Thing, and Get It Right. It is just odd that MC never jumped on that bandwagon. Maybe she didn't like the fact all of his songs tyically have a frenetic vocal performance and an intense percussion sound. (Thursday 26 February 2026; 01:06)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (113,330) by Bobby A from United States MC was nominated for a third time again today. I think My Love and Jesus I Do caught the committee's attention to receive another nomination. When MC walks across the stage this year, it will be a huge accomplishment for MC. (Wednesday 25 February 2026; 15:52)

Type Dangerous and why it failed (113,314) by Bobby A from United States Type Dangerous' intro beat is sick with a clever hip hop sample. However, the beat for the lyrics and chorus is underwhelming. The minimalist production for the sassier lyrics take center stage and that was a bad production choice. I have to say Type Dangerous is MC's weakest first single ever. Through the Rain is her second weakest single. I hope MC can create something like Honey or Loverboy for MC17. (Monday 23 February 2026; 01:50)

I had a dream (113,313) by Bobby A from United States Yes, I know MC has reflected upon her missteps with HFIA and now has a plan to give us a Mariah Carey album we have not heard since Daydream, Butterfly or TEOM. I just feel MC is getting ready to join the following legacy artists in the Grammy platinum album comeback club. 1. Steely Dan - Two Against Nature (2000) 2. Paul Simon - Graceland (1986) 3. D'Angelo - Black Messiah (2014) 4. Santana - Supernatural (1999) 5. Green Day - American Idiot (2004) 6. Loretta Lynn Van Lear Rose (2004) (Sunday 22 February 2026; 18:24) this is a reply to message 113,312

I had a dream (113,312) by Giovanni from USA That's so exciting to hear, are you a detective Bobby haha? Seems like you know a lot about Mariah's whereabouts. I really hope Mariah's next album makes a splash and she finally gets those Grammys she deserves .Mariah deserves a Norah Jones or Billie Eilish moment. I hope Gamma can make it happen if the music is Grammy worthy. (Sunday 22 February 2026; 06:33)

HFIA breakdown (113,311) by Bobby A from United States Both tracks are hip hop influenced songs where MC's voice often shines through. I hope she thinks about going in that direction for MC17. (Sunday 22 February 2026; 03:34) this is a reply to message 113,309

HFIA breakdown (113,309) by Bill from the UK Were it not for The Roof being so damn good, Breakdown would be my favourite from Butterfly. Those two tracks are like the backbone of the album and such a positive step in the evolution of her sound back then. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 20:51)

Here For It All - discovery (113,310) by Bobby A from United States Yes, I do. Daniel Moore said, "That's it MC." It sounds like he says, "I got it." However, he forgot to turn off his mic in the control room. MC must have recorded multiple takes and Daniel Moore was ready to go home. (Sunday 22 February 2026; 02:45) this is a reply to message 113,305

Here For It All - discovery (113,305) by Victor from Costa Rica Hi guys. I was listening to the song and I notice that at time 0:30 there's a man talking just right after Mariah says "Someone says that's tough." Can you understand what he is saying? (Saturday 21 February 2026; 17:55)

I had a dream (113,303) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Giovanni. I just keep having these strong feelings and visions that MC is preparing to come back stronger with MC17. MC was seen recently at Hit Factory Studios meeting with recording engineer Kento Yonesaka (worked on MIAM) and a producer from MIAM. She seems hungry to be on top again knowing that seven years between albums is something that she should never do again. Maybe Bruno Mars and Jill Scott have inspired her. (Saturday 21 February 2026; 15:09) this is a reply to message 113,295

I had a dream (113,295) by Giovanni from USA Haha that is probably the best dream you've ever had Bobby, and I love your name by the way. Are you sure it was a dream and not your imagination/fantasy? In another universe that would happen but I'm not gonna hold my breath. I do believe Mariah has it in her to have another hit song, record and Grammy win. I'm still not over the Academy robbing her for AOTY in '06. I do feel Mariah has something planned for her next album though. Most of us love HFIA but feel it didn't make any noise. I love "In your feelings" and it hit number one on the r&b chart so that should count for something. I really hope Mariah's voice gets better and she gets another Grammy moment I believe she deserves. (Friday 20 February 2026; 22:48)

Probably no deluxe (113,289) by Bobby A from United States I guess I will be the first to say again that the deluxe version is probably off the table. (Friday 20 February 2026; 05:00)

I had a dream (113,288) by Bobby A from United States I had dream last night that MC would be back on top again in 2028. Here is what I dreamed about. 1. MC releases her 17th album entitled, I'm Back (In Arms Your Again) - JD/BMC/Crystal Johnson/Johnta Austin collaboration 2. She collaborates again with Walter A., Babyface, JD, Skillrex, and some top producers and songwriters of the last 10 years. 3. Critics rave that MC's voice is back. Some say her Butterfly tone is back to stay. Her whistle range is "Emotions" strong again. 4. The first single makes it to number one in less than 5 weeks. 5. Many Lambs say the Bruno Mars, Sza, Toni Braxton, and Fred Again collaborations are their favorites. 6. MC embarks on a 30-city summer/fall tour in the U.S. The first show is at Proctors Theater. The last show is at Madison Square Garden. 7. The second single is a Pop R&B ballad collaboration with Walter A. and Babyface that is reminisce of Love Takes Time and Everytime I Close my Eyes. 8. One year later after the release of a deluxe version, eight Grammy nominations, numerous of television performances, a Rock and Hall of Fame Inductee, and the 2029 Superbowl Half-time show performer, MC finally wins multiple Grammy awards including Album of the Year and Record of the Year at the Grammys. 9. MC sits down with Oprah for a May TV sweeps interview about her remarkable career and the rollercoaster ride of 2028 and 2029. 10. MC finally falls in love again with a wealthy NFL coach. (Friday 20 February 2026; 04:54)

Type Dangerous: MC and the Epstein files (113,265) by Bobby A from United States Tommy pursued Mariah and crossed the boundary between a boss and his employee. MC trusted Tommy thinking he would heal her childhood wounds and guide her career. I think MC has always looked for a male friend or partner to give her that fatherly guidance that she longed for from Alfred Roy. L.A. Reid comes to my mind being that positive father figure in her life and career. If you could pull back the many layers of her traumatic childhood, you would understand why she gravitated towards certain men and women after Tommy. (Monday 16 February 2026; 02:02) this is a reply to message 113,264

Type Dangerous: MC and the Epstein files (113,264) by Geronimo from USA It just dawned on me that MC had 2 romantic relationships with men in the infamous Epstein files: Tommy Mattola and James Packer. If we throw in Sean Combs, Brett Ratner and Naomi Campbell, also associates with MC, we get a clearer sense of how patterns from her morally perverted upbringing seem to have impacted her capacity to make sound choices as an adult. I hope she has a superhuman therapist for herself and her twin children. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 23:10)

A theory on Mariah's nodules (113,261) by Bobby A from United States I believe MC is going to do all that she can before recording her next album to get her voice back. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 20:42) this is a reply to message 113,260

A theory on Mariah's nodules (113,260) by Lighty from China Do you guys agree with what this video says? And there are also some little discussions about Mariah's nodules as well as her mental state in the comment section you might be interested in. (Sunday 15 February 2026; 12:58)

MC's next album (113,257) by Bobby A from United States There is still another deeply personal album left in MC. Butterfly was a personal album because it was the album where she became liberated from a tough personal period in her life. One more personal album in 2029 may yield the Grammy moment that MC has been waiting for. Plus, Roc and Roe will be 18 years old in 2029. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 14:47) this is a reply to message 113,254

MC's next album (113,254) by Lighty from China IMHO Butterfly, Charmbracelet, Memoirs are the three most personal albums from Mariah but Butterfly is and will always be "the" most personal one no matter what kind of album she puts out next. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 08:29)

MC's next album (113,251) by Bobby A from United States Do you think MC's next album will have to be her most personal album to date? I think MC needs to create a body of work that has a bold relatable album title that makes the non-Lamb scrolling on social media say, "Hmmm?" The album has to read like a personal diary with an infusion of jazz, pop, dance, and R&B. I want to hear more of the good, the bad, and the ugly next time. MC is going have to make a bold personal statement with her next album like Jill Scott did today. (Saturday 14 February 2026; 00:39)

TMB (113,247) by Bobby A from United States Touch My Body is one my favorite the "sound of Atlanta" songs. It came out at a time when MC's voice got better after she lost weight. Also, It seemed like her popularity increased during this time as well. TMB was a fun period for MC and her 18th #1 single. It would be another career moment if she could score her 20th number one in the next three years. (Friday 13 February 2026; 11:26) this is a reply to message 113,244

TMB (113,244) by Lainsky from Philippines "Touch My Body" trended on X, celebrating its achievement of becoming Mariah Carey's 18th No. 1 hit. She looks amazing in the various live performances of this song. Back then, she was in her late 30s, but her figure was at its peak - sexy and healthy at the same time. It's clear that she embodied the song's themes and made sure her body was "worth touching". As for the track itself, I was captivated from the moment I first heard it. It doesn't feature any whistle notes or extensive belting, and it has a fun, relaxing vibe. The music video perfectly complements the song's feel. Even now, she can still perform this song beautifully, showcasing the quality of her current voice. (Friday 13 February 2026; 04:53)

The prime music era (113,231) by Bobby A from United States So true. Music these days is really bad. I don't listen to pop radio anymore because that reason. I am sure Arif Madrin, Jerry Wexler, and Tom "T-Bone" Wolk would be so unhappy with today's music if they were alive. (Wednesday 11 February 2026; 00:41) this is a reply to message 113,230

The prime music era (113,230) by Tijl from Belgium I just arrived at home and put on the old YouTube. The algoritme decided to kick off with "When You Believe". Bloody hell. What happened to music and true artistry? That song and video, uniting two of the greatest singers ever was in 1998 and yet still delivers. We might never experience this again in our lifetime and life goes on but boy, those were the days. (Tuesday 10 February 2026; 20:27)

What Mariah have ya'll been watching? (113,217) by Bobby A from United States Mariah Carey existed somewhere between Love Takes Time and I'm That Chick. Diva Mariah was created afterwards and she can't let go of the shtick. It is sad, but MC uses it to compensate for the loss of her instrument. I don't think any Lamb would be mad at MC for taking a break from the stage for 5-10 years and find Mariah Carey again. Lord knows she needs to find Mariah Carey again. (Monday 9 February 2026; 07:09) this is a reply to message 113,211

What Mariah have ya'll been watching? (113,211) by Randy from USA What she did at the Olympics is what she's done for ten years. Look flawless so people comment on that and not her singing or stage presence. The show is the diva not the musician. I expected what she gave. What's the point of criticism anymore? When you book Mariah, you book glamour and zombiesm singing to a tape. And how dramatic is it to say she ruined the ceremony. She didn't thrown axes into the audience. There were other performers there. I took some time off of social media and I come back to this. People really need to get a life because this is par for the course and not the most important national/world event currently. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 16:52)

What MC really needs moving forward (113,216) by Bobby A from United States MC should probably become an artist who releases compilations, boxsets and an occassional new album every five years with a male artist. I think her days of performing on a stage are coming to an end. Maybe I am wrong. (Monday 9 February 2026; 01:26) this is a reply to message 113,199

What MC really needs moving forward (113,199) by Giovanni from USA I couldn't agree more. I have been wanting Mariah to write with Diane Warren since 2013. They could definitely come up with something good. As for a new manager I say bring back Stella. She would fix everything and put Mariah back on top where she belongs. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 06:42)

Olympic performance (113,209) by Bobby A from United States MC was more confident on stage many years ago. You could tell she was when her right hand moved along with the notes. MC doesn't use her hand anymore. Maybe it is time let her whistle range go and have her vocal nodules removed. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 13:34) this is a reply to message 113,207

Olympic performance (113,207) by Bill from the UK Lol, nonsensical Yas Queen logic at play. You can either sing or you can't. The language you're singing in doesn't change your tone, agility, range, or how dynamic a singer you are. Plenty of singers can sing capably across different languages. And Mariah managed it in the past with her Spanish takes of Hero, My All and Open Arms. And on top of all that, it was lipped anyway. It was just a bad performance. One to add to the ever increasing list. Until she gets the help she so desperately needs, or explains what debilitating disease she is suffering from, this is all we will get from now on. (Sunday 8 February 2026; 12:09)

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