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About Robert-Anthony from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

There goes my heart again (105,968) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. I am with you Mimi. I am not believing any of it this time. MC has been quiet this time I guess for a good reason. I do believe she is gearing up for some type of release for The Celebration of Mimi shows. Why would she call up Markus Klinko just for new photos for some Vegas billboards? (Wednesday 13 March 2024; 11:38) this is a reply to message 105,966

There goes my heart again (105,966) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Ok so, we all know these insider accounts have messed with our heads. A bunch of stuff they mentioned turned out to be false like a YAR MV, a YAR live performance the day after release, a strong promo plan for YAR to go to #1. Then of course there are rumors about Cardi and all but we'll see where it goes. But in the last few days I see there has been a few new posts indicating Mariah. First was a Butterfly emoji with the words "this March". The account uses Butterfly to indicate Mariah. Then it says MC and Janet Jackson are in the talks of a collaboration and the latest one with a hashtag rumor is a butterfly and snake emoji. Snake is usually now Taylor's avatar for reputation. There's also a post about her having special guests at the Vegas shows. So I am prepared to be hurt again. Join me. (Wednesday 13 March 2024; 02:53)

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,965) by Robert-Anthony from United States So true Jaker. I have been saying this since Caution failed to yield a pop hit. I thought it could be Devonte Hynes, but he doesn't produce commercial pop and R&B hits. She needs songwriters and producers like Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony (The Shindellas) and Madicin (Kenny Lattimore) to get her to Atlanta after the Vegas shows and create some great music for 6-8 weeks. (Wednesday 13 March 2024; 00:38) this is a reply to message 105,963

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,963) by jaker20 from US "So which brings me to why does it take Mariah so long nowadays to release an album?" Mariah has no frequent collaborator anymore. That's her missing recipe. No artist can do it alone. Her focus on Christmas took her out of the loop. She needs a team and needs to be collaborating with new musicians, because frankly her career outlived her partnerships with JD, The-Dream or Afanasief, etc. Mariah needs someone to bring those creative juices out of her like she does when she freestyle during her concerts. (Tuesday 12 March 2024; 23:50)

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,964) by Robert-Anthony from United States Thank you, T. I enjoy reading your posts too. (Wednesday 13 March 2024; 00:24) this is a reply to message 105,961

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,961) by T from USA I love your posts Robert. Always enjoy reading. (Tuesday 12 March 2024; 18:11)

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,955) by Robert-Anthony from United States It's like Ariana said to Max Martin, here is my story, will you help me tell it. He helped her create a cohesive brilliant album. I am going to listen to an album 2-3 times in player before I give my review. Eternal Sunshine is the type of album to listen to with your boo driving through the city on a Saturday evening. I just didn't get it the first time especially with Yes And? being the first single. (Monday 11 March 2024; 22:08) this is a reply to message 105,951

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,951) by T from USA I believe it's a control issue. Mariah wants to be 100% involved in every aspect. Especially how her voice is engineered. With Caution and Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel she gave up a big portion of that to others and the results were a more cohesive album that to this day have the best review scores. Sometimes I think because of what happened with her debut album, the lack of control and her pushing the fact that she's a writer/producer so hard it hinders her in time it takes to release something. I'm not going to doubt her abilities as she has proven time and again that she is the secret sauce to all of her music, but, it is clear Ariana gave Max Martin the entire runway to do his job. And, yes did it wonderfully. (Monday 11 March 2024; 21:21)

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,948) by Robert-Anthony from United States I believe MC is hurt that she doesn't have her range like she used to, record her songs like the way she is used to recording them. You know she is a perfectionist and loves to add different vocal techniques and runs to her songs. I bet it just hurts her that she can't do Lead The Way runs anymore. (Monday 11 March 2024; 15:09) this is a reply to message 105,947

Caution and Eternal Sunshine (105,947) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I remember Mariah expressed her dissatisfaction with being pushed to release "Caution" with a quick turnaround. Ariana said in her interviews that Eternal Sunshine took her 3 months to complete. She also kind of did it while shooting for a major movie. Eternal Sunshine is getting great reviews and is said to be cohesive and impactful. So which brings me to why does it take Mariah so long nowadays to release an album? She is no stranger to churning out great albums, and she finished Rainbow in a few months. But what is stopping her from fully investing herself in an album now? If she can come up with WBT, ILT, SIO all within a span of 2 days, what's hindering her now? (Monday 11 March 2024; 14:28)

If Made For Me was MC's (105,943) by Robert-Anthony from United States Made For Me should have been for MC. Muni Long said in this interview that Made For Me was a demo that she had been sitting on for years before JD and BMC added their touch. Wow, just think if she gave it to MC back in 2018 to replace With You. MC wouldn't had such a dry Caution era. The AI version is definitely what MC would have sounded like. (Sunday 10 March 2024; 20:28)

Photoshoot (105,938) by Robert-Anthony from United States What do you really know, T? Give us the honey tea. (Sunday 10 March 2024; 16:49) this is a reply to message 105,936

Photoshoot (105,936) by T from USA I think you're on to something. She redid WBT. Maybe the Butterfly Lounge turned into a a redo of TEOM with duets. Maybe a re-release on the anniversary with a bonus disc of remakes from Mimi? Although, do CD's even sell anymore? I think Mariah should focus on SUD, if it's actually a thing. A new album would not do well in this climate for Mariah. Ariana's Grande album will not debut with big numbers, and she's the biggest streaming artist out there. The reason Mariah focuses on the Christmas album every year is because it actually makes money and there is interest in it. (Sunday 10 March 2024; 14:06)

Ariana SNL performance (105,934) by Robert-Anthony from United States After her beautiful and brilliant performances on SNL, I listented to Eternal Sunshine again. I have to say now that I totally get her new album. Why didn't she just say that it was a break-up album for those individuals who have lost? It is now Spotify's biggest most streamed album in a single day with 54.8 millions streams with 8 of the album's tracks in the Spotify Top 10. Also, I wonder what happened between Ariana and Dalton. The album is definitely about him. (Sunday 10 March 2024; 11:04)

Photoshoot (105,928) by Robert-Anthony from United States I have a feeling we are about get something that will be sold in her store only. What if those young producers MC talked about reimagined the some of the songs on TEOM. We should know by March 25th. (Saturday 9 March 2024; 23:02) this is a reply to message 105,923

Photoshoot (105,923) by Terna from Nigeria Oh wow. That's major if it's true. Mariah may have something up her sleeve after all. Maybe a re-release with a brand new extra disc (I'm being greedy lol) of new songs that never made the final cut - you know she did write and record that album the whole year through 2004. I remember Mariah was missing in action all year, then materialized with that silvery metallic blue dress at an event at the end of the year. Also her song with Jadakiss was about the only thing she featured in and had her sounding well rested and in form again. (Saturday 9 March 2024; 14:02)

New layout (105,922) by Robert-Anthony from United States I love the new layout, Eric. It took me awhile to figure out why my old previous saved search did not work. When all else fails, do a new Google search. Lol. (Saturday 9 March 2024; 05:04) this is a reply to message 105,914

New layout (105,914) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands The old website had two versions: one for computers and one for mobile phones. The new website only has one version. Did you try going to the url www.mcarchives.com on your phone? (Friday 8 March 2024; 20:34)

Ariana drops tomorrow (105,898) by Robert-Anthony from United States It's mostly slow ballads where she's mumbling these lyrics that you can't understand what she is saying. Boring. Why did Republic Records let her put this album out? This must be her last album for her contract. (Friday 8 March 2024; 12:31) this is a reply to message 105,896

Ariana drops tomorrow (105,896) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Only Swift is generating buzz nowadays. I did hear though that Ariana's pre-sales were pretty high. Mariah left a comment under Ariana's latest post which was sweet. (Friday 8 March 2024; 00:59)

Ariana drops tomorrow (105,895) by Robert-Anthony from United States Ariana's Eternal Sunshine drops tomorrow. Where is the hype for her new album? It has faded away just like the YAN remix. It may be her lowest first week sales to date. The buying public this year doesn't seem to giving artists huge first week sales. Usher and JLo's albums both faded into oblivion. Guess who will change the dismal album sales in April? (Friday 8 March 2024; 00:52)

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,892) by Robert-Anthony from United States Come clean, T. Who are you? Lambs would like to know. (Thursday 7 March 2024; 22:54) this is a reply to message 105,884

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,884) by T from USA Mariah will headline two festivals this summer, she'll do Vegas in the spring and then a massive Christmas tour starting in November. That's the extent of it this year guys. That's all I can say. (Thursday 7 March 2024; 01:04)

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,885) by Robert-Anthony from United States What? She has to be planning an album this year. Why would she say that she has 10 songs enough for an album last year? Or is MC really keeping the Lambs hanging on by string Loose Ends style? Where is Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to put some pressure on MC? (Thursday 7 March 2024; 02:41) this is a reply to message 105,884

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,884) by T from USA Mariah will headline two festivals this summer, she'll do Vegas in the spring and then a massive Christmas tour starting in November. That's the extent of it this year guys. That's all I can say. (Thursday 7 March 2024; 01:04)

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,883) by Robert-Anthony from United States Agreed. Maybe I used the wrong word. I am having MC withdrawals out here in Texas. Lol. I just want a hot single or two right now. (Wednesday 6 March 2024; 21:45) this is a reply to message 105,882

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,882) by Libra Lamb from USA I also don't think MC has lost her drive. I'm sure she's working on projects and keeping it private until she's ready to release them. After other acts stealing her ideas, music samples and all, I can't say that I blame her. (Wednesday 6 March 2024; 18:53)

Release (105,878) by Robert-Anthony from United States Taylor's fans are mostly young teens and college students who are very gullible. I just don't get the mania for her. She wouldn't have this mania frenzy if she had stayed in country music. Country music fans and radio pushed her out of the country music genre for her boring non-traditional country love songs. She didn't have a choice but to become a pop star. And we are paying dearly for her being so popular now. (Wednesday 6 March 2024; 16:48) this is a reply to message 105,877

Release (105,877) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter 100% a cash grab and draining her fans. I don't understand why people aren't sick of it yet but I saw a lot of comments under the multiple versions that fans are getting annoyed. She also does it to secure a solid sales volume. Which I'm like if your album is that great it should do it in 1 version. (Wednesday 6 March 2024; 13:32)

The greatest interpolation (105,873) by Robert-Anthony from United States The greatest interpolation in our lifetime will always be Bryson Tiller's Don't when he sang a liitle of Shake It Off during the 2nd verse. If you didn't know Shake It Off, then you would miss it every time. This is what MC needs to do for hit song. She needs a R&B slow jam with a 90s SWV or Total interpolation. (Wednesday 6 March 2024; 05:33)

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,869) by Robert-Anthony from United States If she would just give us some studio pics or an interview or a tweet, it would ease our minds about new music coming out this year. Also, she said in 2022 that she would be working with a young male singer. I believed that young male singer was Bryson Tiller. He said that he was trying to find the right song in early 2023. 2007 Mariah in the studio is not the same 2024 Mariah in the studio. It seems like she has lost her drive for one reason or another to get a body of work out to her Lambs. I miss the times when she would post on Twitter that she was headed back to N.Y. from Atlanta sequencing the album. We knew that the album was completed after that tweet. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 18:50) this is a reply to message 105,867

Mariah never lied or let anyone on (105,867) by T from USA These things take time and when she said she's worked with younger producers or newer artists she has. Khalid, Latto and Ariana Grande are all newer artists she has delivered throughout the years. Guys, albums aren't in. They don't sell and have a shelf life of one week. It's not happening. The Butterfly Lounge, these new collections of songs, it's all her creating but it doesn't mean it's being packaged as an album in the traditional sense. Max Martin was the biggest surprise as it is the farthest sound Mariah is known for these days. But it was a fresh sound. Let's wait for the Christmas shows, I hear they are going international this year. I just don't want people spending their whole year waiting for a new album when it's clear that she isn't there. Vegas is being branded as a TEOM theme. Setting her up for a big Mimi anniversary next Spring. I do have a feeling she is holding SUD back to see if she's getting into the RRHOF. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 16:53)

Release (105,864) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC is keeping the Lambs hanging on all of these sayings and with shows here and there. She said the following: 1A. I am working with a lot of young producers. 2021 1B. I am working on multiple projects. 2021 2. I hope to release the Butterfly Lounge. 2022 3. I am working on something the Lambily have been asking me for. 2022 4. I have about 10 songs completed with my writing partner. I said to him that I guess we are working on an album. 2023 5. I still have some more songs to record. 2023 (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 10:35) this is a reply to message 105,863

Release (105,863) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I do think Mariah will release something before Christmas, whether it's a single or an album I don't know but I feel like YAR can't be the only thing. Also I'm curious to know why this Vegas residency is TEOM themed? What's the significance? It's not a milestone year and if she was going to do a residency eitherways why market it for an album released 19 years ago? Anyways as frustrated as Mariah's business moves make me, I gotta say I'm grateful she doesn't rob the fans like some artists are doing aka Taylor Swift releasing multiple versions of the same album with only 1 exclusive track in each to basically make fans buy 4 "limited edition" versions of the same album. This is on top of the tour, tour merch, tour movie at cinemas, the tour movie rental and now the tour movie streaming. That on top of releasing re-recordings of old albums and there's 2 more to go. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 04:50)

Cardi B (105,861) by Robert-Anthony from United States These songs that artists are releasing in 2024 lack creativity. Dua Lipa and Katy Perry may save 2024. MC probably needs another year to improve her vocal range. Maybe 2025 is best. (Tuesday 5 March 2024; 01:03) this is a reply to message 105,858

Cardi B (105,858) by jaker20 from US I love Cardi but I'm relieved that Mariah isn't on it, because it's just not catchy. Yes, the video is also rachet [sic]. It doesn't seem like it's not even going to debut in the top 40, which is surprising for a major current rap artist. (Monday 4 March 2024; 03:40)

No new album in 2024 (105,857) by Robert-Anthony from United States Are you a former AR representative at Epic? You seem to have a lot of insider information about MC. (Monday 4 March 2024; 02:32) this is a reply to message 105,848

No new album in 2024 (105,848) by T from USA I'm hearing that there indeed will be no new album this year. MC16 is nowhere near completion and she doesn't have a label either. For fans that loved MIAMTEC I'm sure when something finally comes it will be in the vein of that album that took time to release (2011-2014). And less like Caution that was all done in a matter of months. Jay Z and Roc Nation lined up ten different producers and Mariah just banged out Caution in record time. MC16 will be more of a personal work that has sit with her for years before release. The question will be if any of the Butterfly Lounge ideas will make it on. The Yes And remix was recorded to hold fans over until Christmas which will be a big 30th anniversary later this year. Hopefully there will be one more song release this year as well, but it doesn't look like it. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 13:51)

No new album in 2024 (105,856) by Robert-Anthony from United States I said all year that MC doesn't have a label. It is going to be difficult for her to get a major label deal. Her selling point has dimisnished significantly. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 21:39) this is a reply to message 105,855

No new album in 2024 (105,855) by RJJ12 from USA I hope she continues to take her time. She said she was rushed into releasing Caution and she didn't get to craft that album exactly how she wanted to. I hope we get an upbeat r&b/doo wop song from her like Dreamlover and It's a Wrap when she dies come back out. I miss those types of lead singles. I'm glad she is jumping on remixes as this gives her added exposure to a younger audience without any risk. Hopefully artists of the moment will want to duet or ask for a feature. If one so happens to become successful, she can follow it up with her own lead single. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 20:29)

Breakdown (live in Perth - footage) (105,849) by Robert-Anthony from United States Is it her ensemble? (Sunday 3 March 2024; 14:07) this is a reply to message 105,847

Breakdown (live in Perth - footage) (105,847) by Zachariah from Croatia I wish I didn't see this. (Sunday 3 March 2024; 13:45)

Danja (105,845) by Robert-Anthony from United States He produced the opening track on Timberlake's new album. It is called Memphis. I know it has to be a banger to be track #1. Doesn't this distinction ring a bell in your mind? Migrate. I hope Danja collaborates with MC for MC16. We need another Danja collaboration. (Saturday 2 March 2024; 21:37)

Heartbreaker for Glitter (105,844) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just listened to Heartbreaker trying to figure out how it could have been used for Glitter. I don't think Heartbreaker could have worked as well as Loverboy. Maybe it was the script change that was apart of the film's delay that caused MC not to even consider Heartbreaker for Glitter. Maybe MC saving it, gave her the genius idea to use Val Young's If You Should Ever Be Lonely for the Junior Vasquez remixes. That interpolation was just a brillant sample idea. (Saturday 2 March 2024; 16:01)

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