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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.

New era? (103,247) by Bobby A from United States Is this the new era that no one expected? An era where we get new items dropped in MC's store quarterly and occasional video posts on Twitter. I believe this is the new norm. Therefore, I am disappointed with the release of the new Honey 2 LP. The gold colored vinyl is not worth buying. I don't purchase color vinyl because it does not produce brillant stereophonic sound like black vinyl. This is where we are from the start in 1990 to 2023. It is really disappointing that MC hasn't addressed anything. Did Elton John or Janet Jackson experience a career slow down like this without some type of announcement? I would like to know. (Saturday 26 August 2023; 03:52)

Great topics this week (103,245) by Bobby A from United States Edward, it's the British accent that is intriguing to me. Lol. (Wednesday 23 August 2023; 19:56) this is a reply to message 103,244

Great topics this week (103,244) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, make up your mind about all these British men. Remember that Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins. (Wednesday 23 August 2023; 07:42)

Great topics this week (103,243) by Bobby A from United States I am Andrew. Lol. I love your new profile pic. I thought you had forgotten about me. (Tuesday 22 August 2023; 22:59) this is a reply to message 103,242

Great topics this week (103,242) by Andrew from the UK You're visiting the UK at Christmas? Hold up: are you a big fat jolly fella with a big beard and a massive sack? (Tuesday 22 August 2023; 22:22)

New song? (103,232) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I got all excited today at the library. I totally ignored those Pepsi ring tones when they came out. Shout out to Chante Moore for taking up for MC. She is the real deal. She can execute her whistle notes as well. She recently married former BET executive Stephen Hill who helped MC find new management after Crustella. What if Mimi married Stephen Hill? Chante got her man. Lol. By way Mariah Trends on Twitter posted a video today of MC holding baby Philip with Rocky. Who is baby Philip? (Monday 21 August 2023; 01:37) this is a reply to message 103,231

New song? (103,231) by Edward from USA It's called "All to Myself". It's one of the Pepsi ringtones she made back when she got emancipated and changed her name to Mimi. (Monday 21 August 2023; 00:49)

New song? (103,230) by Bobby A from United States What is the name of the song at the beginning of this video? I have never heard this song before. (Sunday 20 August 2023; 20:58)

Great topics this week (103,226) by Bobby A from United States This has been a good week with great topics. From rumors of MC's impending return to A.I. to reminiscing about the Price sisters and Melonie Daniels to the impact of discounted singles to flirting with a favorite board member to my failed The Rarities 2 Twiiter campaign, the topics brought us all together. I may have to visit the U.K. this Christmas though. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 23:53)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,220) by Bobby A from United States Jamie, I like your new profile picture. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 12:52) this is a reply to message 103,218

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,218) by Jamie from UK Yeah I get that when you've had the album as a whole from the start, anything else wouldn't feel part of it. To me it wouldn't feel Music Box without it as that's how we heard it over here. I remember thinking at the time why's it a bonus track it's that good. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 09:22)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,216) by Bobby A from United States I just wonder if there are 2-3 more songs recorded for Music Box that are in the vault. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 05:04) this is a reply to message 103,214

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,214) by Edward from USA It is perfection indeed. Even though I discovered "Everything Fades Away" years later since it wasn't part of the US version of Music Box, I've placed it at the end of "All I've Ever Wanted", but it always sounds out of place to me. It's a good thing it is now on "The Rarities". "All I've Ever Wanted" vocals are insane. (Saturday 19 August 2023; 03:46)

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,213) by Bobby A from United States MC said during the intro to Emotions on the Music Box DVD, "You better sing." I forgot all about how powerful the sisters were on that Emotions intro. (Friday 18 August 2023; 23:43) this is a reply to message 103,210

The Price Sisters and Melonie - underrated gems (103,210) by Jamie from UK This is what I miss about 90's music, background vocalist would be heavily added to tracks and in short parts usually towards the end would almost be the lead with the artist singing over them. I love Michael Bolton and he used this style, Everything Fades Away is a good example of this. I find it adds depth and texture to songs and can bring out more emotion in certain songs. How cool would it be for Mariah to do one track with the Price Sisters and Melonie, and team up with Walter for writing and production. She's always going on about the nostalgia darrrrling so give us some nostalgia. (Friday 18 August 2023; 14:39)

Last award (103,205) by Bobby A from United States 2010 People's Choice for favorite R&B artist. (Thursday 17 August 2023; 23:29) this is a reply to message 103,204

Last award (103,204) by Will from England What was the last music related award that Mariah received, that was not a lifetime achievement-esque related? (Thursday 17 August 2023; 22:05)

Kelly Price (103,199) by Bobby A from United States I got this wrong in not pulling out the CD or vinyl. They are still boxed up from my move. I really didn't read any CD liner notes until Butterfly. Lol. Maybe I am just still a little sour and defensive at Kelly for posting that vocal shade at MC some years ago. But I am guilty as well. (Thursday 17 August 2023; 20:21) this is a reply to message 103,197

Kelly Price (103,197) by Edward from USA I was just about to post that. I don't see the reason for her to lie either. She was very nice about her journey with MC in one of her most recent interviews. (Thursday 17 August 2023; 14:03)

Kelly Price (103,188) by Bobby A from United States Kelly Price recently did an interview with Vibe. She says during the recording of Daydream that it would just be her and MC in the studio. She says that vocals heard on Fantasy is all her and MC. I don't believe her. I don't hear Kelly Price at all on the album version of Fantasy. I have listened to Fantasy 6 times tonight and all I hear is MC doing lead and background vocals. Why now Kelly? Oh, I forgot that you are promoting the 25th anniversary of your album Soul of a Woman. (Wednesday 16 August 2023; 05:05)

The Rarities 2 (103,177) by Bobby A from United States How many have seen and used my hashtag campaign and tweeted MC with it? Just curious because I am up to 79 impressions right now. I'm hoping for 100 impressions by 8pm tonight. (Sunday 13 August 2023; 22:46) this is a reply to message 103,174

The Rarities 2 (103,174) by Bobby A from United States My Twitter campaign for The Rarities 2 made its debut last night. I have 37 impressions so far with on going activity today. Tweet MC with this #MCTheRarties2Campaign. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 21:19)

The Rarities 2 (103,174) by Bobby A from United States My Twitter campaign for The Rarities 2 made its debut last night. I have 37 impressions so far with on going activity today. Tweet MC with this #MCTheRarties2Campaign. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 21:19)

Subtle Invitation (103,172) by Bobby A from United States Wow. It is still on YouTube under Thi Hills. I love the original pitch better. Her tone sounds just like her impromptu videos like Circles. (Saturday 12 August 2023; 15:10) this is a reply to message 103,171

Subtle Invitation (103,171) by Bill from the UK On Subtle Invitation, and likely the others you mentioned, her voice is pitched up for the final version. There was an original pitch version of Subtle Invitation floating around a few years back but I don't think it's about anymore, probably got removed. Personally I thought the lower, natural tone sounded better, but who am I? (Saturday 12 August 2023; 13:22)

Subtle Invitation (103,167) by Bobby A from United States The way MC sings on this song has never been talked about before. It's not her head voice nor is it her whisper voice. She does the same type of singing on GTFO and There Goes My Heart Again. Music majors help me out. Are all three sung in the same key? (Saturday 12 August 2023; 07:01)

Perfection (103,165) by Bobby A from United States I have to make me a copy too. Edward, you just gave me an idea. I am starting The Rarities 2 Twitter campaign tomorrow. Look for it tomorrow evening on MC's Twitter feed. (Friday 11 August 2023; 23:29) this is a reply to message 103,164

Perfection (103,164) by Edward from USA This is the best AI Mariah's voice cover so far. It helps that it is sung in her style. Just made my own Mp3 just in case they take it down. It's simply amazing. We need The Rarities 2 right now. (Friday 11 August 2023; 22:14)

Tommy or no career at all (103,157) by Bobby A from United States Edward, I like to keep the board laughing sometimes. It so boring in MC's world right now. She has taken this sabbatical and didn't tell us. (Thursday 10 August 2023; 03:30) this is a reply to message 103,149

Tommy or no career at all (103,149) by Edward from USA I love your sarcasm. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 05:42)

First Vision (103,156) by Bobby A from United States I just realized today that First Vision was never released on DVD in the U.S. I wonder if it will ever be released with some extra live tracks or an extended Patricia and daughter moment. Also, whenever Sony Legacy chooses the time to break our wallets with boxsets and previously unreleased, it is great time for Lambs. Can you imagine all of the early 90s demo songs all on one CD? (Thursday 10 August 2023; 03:27)

Tommy or no career at all (103,151) by Bobby A from United States MC never worked with Master P again after that mishap in the studio. Something is just off with her vocals and lyrics. I cringe every time I hear it. I am glad Clown came along on Charmbracelet to remind us what she is capable of when she is focused and works with one of the best and my favorite production duo Dre and Vidal. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 17:43) this is a reply to message 103,150

Tommy or no career at all (103,150) by Tevin from USA Justice for "Did I do that". (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 16:18)

Tommy or no career at all (103,148) by Bobby A from United States Hey Biil, that's my favorite song with MC, JB, and TI. (Monday 7 August 2023; 22:25) this is a reply to message 103,147

Tommy or no career at all (103,147) by Bill from the UK Oh and Why You Mad. How could I forget that monstrosity? (Monday 7 August 2023; 20:35)

Loverboy (103,141) by Bobby A from United States The Loverboy debacle was probably the catalyst in MC's decline in popularity. First, who was the Virgin AR executive who pitched the idea to the promotional team to sell the single for 49 cents at retailers. The number one female artist at the time and you have to sell her lead album single for 49 cents to ensure a hit on the Hot 100 because radio airplay was weak. Second, the remix was disorganized with all of the special guests who overpowered MC's own remix. I remember back then thinking that there is too much going on the remix. Third, it was MC's first album lead single to not make it to #1. Finally, the Candy sample just did not hit hard enough as a sample for a lead single. After a couple of listens, you get bored with the heavy beat. (Sunday 6 August 2023; 16:29) this is a reply to message 103,140

Loverboy (103,140) by BFF from United States I think the released version with the "Candy" sample can best be described as an "interesting mess". Critics were right to call it subpar in comparison to Mariah's previous output. The video was fun, but the low quality of the released version definitely contributed to the underperformance of the "Glitter" soundtrack. The "Firecracker" version is vastly better than the released version. I personally think Mariah could have gotten away with releasing it even with Jennifer Lopez using "Firecracker" for "I'm Real". The original version of "I'm Real" ended up underperforming any way, and that song did not become a hit until it was remixed with Ja Rule. Mariah still needs to put out remix EPs for the Glitter album singles on streaming. Does anyone know if she's planning some type of "Glitter" anniversary release? (Sunday 6 August 2023; 14:21)

Tommy or no career at all (103,137) by Bobby A from United States I often wonder why did it take Tommy to discover MC. She had this beautiful voice in high school and the help of her brother Morgan after high school. Could it be that if Tommy had never been handed her demo tape, that we probably would have never had a Mariah Carey? The world didn't need another Whitney Houston or Aretha Franklin? MC sounded and emulated the both of them at the beginning of her career. It wasn't until her voice started to change in 1997 that we got a very different sounding Mariah and her musical style evolved into what it is today. I think Potrait gave us the full circle Mariah Carey who looked back at her career in a song. Just me thinking that God is not done with MC yet. This woman has bounced back so many times and caught the world's attention again. (Saturday 5 August 2023; 20:54)

Were I Mariah's manager (103,136) by Bobby A from United States If you know who Tauren Wells is, you would say he reminds me of how MC used to sing. His runs and tone is so MC. (Friday 4 August 2023; 23:14) this is a reply to message 103,135

Were I Mariah's manager (103,135) by TJ from Norway Perfect for an indie album. They never sell that much anyway. (Friday 4 August 2023; 20:00)

Were I Mariah's manager (103,133) by Bobby A from United States It must be heartbreaking for MC that she can't sing in the studio anymore to record songs for a new project. It has only been 4 years since Caution was released, but man it feels more like 6 years. I am sure there are a lot regrets now about not taking better care of her voice. (Friday 4 August 2023; 02:19) this is a reply to message 103,132

Were I Mariah's manager (103,132) by Edward from USA At least she can still say: "Hey, hey, hey" and "And you, and you, and you". Don't count her out. (Thursday 3 August 2023; 19:28)

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