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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.

Born this Mimi (108,707) by Bobby A from United States I believe the Elusive Chanteuse tiltle was a jab at Nick for never being at home the last year of their marriage. When MC said that people had started calling her that I was like who has been calling MC that. The title just didn't fit the MC that we have known for having such an incredible work ethic and being frank with people. (Monday 12 May 2025; 10:11) this is a reply to message 108,706

Born this Mimi (108,706) by Stacey from USA Facts. "Me. I Am Mariah" is a decent title, much like The Emancipation of Mimi. Then she added the Elusive Chanteuse... and that's where she lost me. Oh well. (Monday 12 May 2025; 05:26)

Mimi calendar (108,702) by Bobby A from United States I found out on the web through a Google search and AI said that the TEOM vinyl reissue has been pushed back to June 6th. Three weeks later Barbra's new duets album will be released. I am curious how Barbra, Mariah and Ariana will sound together. (Sunday 11 May 2025; 13:44) this is a reply to message 108,699

Mimi calendar (108,699) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Has anyone seen the new video upload for the new DFAU remix? The visuals are of the 2025 calendar highlight certain important dates like Fourth of July, Christmas etc, it also has dates like Mariah's, the twins and Kaytranada's birthdays, it also has dates of milestone moments from Mimi but what interests me most is it has dates highlighted that we don't know what's happening. Like May 30th is in gold so we know that's the release of TEOM reissue but then June 6th has a caution/exclamation sign wonder what that is. It also has one where there are high heels not sure what that represents. The calendar also shows she's booked and busy hahah but surprisingly nothing about her holiday shows. Anyone has any guesses what the unknown highlighted dates mean? (Saturday 10 May 2025; 22:01)

Born this Mimi (108,693) by Bobby A from United States It's interesting that Camron was calling MC Mimi during their professional relationship back then. I just wonder if Boy I Need You is really about him. (Friday 9 May 2025; 18:54) this is a reply to message 108,691

Born this Mimi (108,691) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia In the music video Boy I Need You released in 2003, Cam'ron said in the intro "Alright Mimi, be good." (Friday 9 May 2025; 15:39)

Article: Anderson .Paak confirms Mariah Carey collaboration (108,684) by Bobby A from United States No, I still have my faculties. Lol. I believe anything is possible. I just want MC to be back on top with one more album. (Thursday 8 May 2025; 13:33) this is a reply to message 108,681

Article: Anderson .Paak confirms Mariah Carey collaboration (108,681) by Edward from USA Bobby A, are you out of your mind? Nobody's selling records like that anymore. What Mariah should focus on is crafting mature lyrics and unforgettable melodies. She'll be starting the defrosting process soon. I doubt we'll get new music anytime soon. She needs three weeks at #1 this year to reclaim the throne, so you can bet she'll be going all out for that. Then next year, she'll be inducted on the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame", it's well deserved and long overdue. (Thursday 8 May 2025; 02:30)

Article: Anderson .Paak confirms Mariah Carey collaboration (108,679) by Bobby A from United States I guess MC really did scrap those ten songs from 2023. Do you think their collaboration will enable MC to have sales numbers like TEOM's first week and year-end sales numbers? I believe MC and .Paak can do it. I am feeling good about their collaboration. What if MC16 is the type of music that MC has never done before? Songs that make people say hmmmmm. Did Mariah just say what I have been thinking for years? (Thursday 8 May 2025; 01:07)

Tommy book (108,674) by Bobby A from United States Jamie, thank you for sharing with us. I am enjoying your storytelling this week. We can only hope that Tommy's discovery of MC through 1996 will be told on film one day. I would say 1989-1996 are MC's glory years. (Monday 5 May 2025; 20:27) this is a reply to message 108,672

Tommy book (108,672) by Jamie from UK So today I've read the Daydream era from him. He knew which direction she wanted to go and gave her the tools to do. He initially said he was reluctant to put ODB on the [Fantasy] remix but then after hearing it he knew it was a hit. He says Daydream gave her the all round genre approach and finally she got the hip hop audience she so wanted. He says he was happy with this and it had been a complete success. The only problem then came with [Fantasy] remix success was that Mariah was now saying this is the only direction she wanted to go in. Sony and himself were concerned and tried to tell her that she can be all genres she could have everything and have every demographic unlike anyone that's come before her. They were concerned that going strictly down this path would isolate some of her fans and ultimately reduce sales. But Mariah was adamant and this is where the cracks began. I have to agree with him here, whilst I love hip hop Mariah, she has so many layers to her that she can and did appeal to a wider audience. I think she ultimately became too hip hop for her fanbase and ultimately sales did decline. Whilst we as fans know that her late albums still contain some ballads, I think to the general public because she was heavily hip hop and this was the image she was portraying, a far cry from who they thought she was, they turned their backs and didn't know that there were still some ballads on their at least post Butterfly. Whilst Emancipation brought a whole new audience, I think from her early fans and audience the damage was done. Had she not been so focused on the hip hop side and kept her image appealing to everyone I think her sales and reputation would have been more favourable. Who knows? That's just my opinion, I just think it was too much of a fast transition for most. He ultimately says they respect artists intentions but also that there's a team behind them that it's their jobs to allow creativity but also to try and nurture them into a path that they think would be right for the artist and their public image. (Monday 5 May 2025; 17:46)

Vacation (108,668) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Zachariah. Have fun in Bali. I hear it is gorgueous there. I love Tenneseee in the summertime. There's nothing like sweet tea with a deli sandwich lunch or pasta entree at dinner. At restaurants, the waitresses call you honey and sugarplum. That just makes me feel right home when I visit Nashville. (Sunday 4 May 2025; 00:36) this is a reply to message 108,665

Vacation (108,665) by Zachariah from Croatia Sounds like a great trip. I am visiting Bali this year, all alone. Finally. I hate traveling with others. (Saturday 3 May 2025; 11:43)

Vacation (108,659) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Shezz. I am headed to Nashville, Tennessee. I haven't been since I moved to Austin, Texas. It looks like I will have to stay an additional 2 years here in Austin to save some moving money. I am so excited to get back to Nashville because they have the best CD/vinyl record shops and restaurants. Do you have any vacations plans? (Friday 2 May 2025; 18:57) this is a reply to message 108,656

Vacation (108,656) by Shezz from Pk Have a great vacation Bobby A. Where are you going? I can't wait for the re-energized Bobby. (Friday 2 May 2025; 06:26)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,650) by Bobby A from United States Things will get better soon. I just know it. I am going on my first summer vacation in two years. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 23:32) this is a reply to message 108,647

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,647) by Libra Lamb from USA Don't forget to stretch when reaching so high, don't wanna pull a muscle. I hope your 401 K wasn't flushed down the toilet with this new admin. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 16:56)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,642) by Bobby A from United States I believe that is the reason why MC felt she couldn't work with Walter A. anymore after Butterfly. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 01:27) this is a reply to message 108,641

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,641) by Stacey from USA I can't help but wonder if Tommy played a role in getting MC shutout at the Grammys. She was pushing further into R&B, something TM despised. Daydream was a commercial success but maybe Tommy orchestrated the shutout at such a high profile event to "shut up" Mariah and push her back to pop/adult contemporary. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 01:16)

One Heart, One Voice (108,640) by Bobby A from United States I am praying it leads to a Walter A. and MC collaboration. I truly believe they have forgiven each other and have moved on. It would be the 360 circle needed for MC's career. Walter A. knows MC's voice and how to make her shine on a song. We can't deny that about him. Baby from Dreamville, what are your thoughts about the new collaboration and Walter A. producing it. The title, One Heart One Voice reminds me of the letter you penned to MC some months ago. (Thursday 1 May 2025; 01:11) this is a reply to message 108,638

One Heart, One Voice (108,638) by Brad from USA Interesting to see that Walter A. produced this album for Babs. Perhaps very interesting. We will see. (Wednesday 30 April 2025; 21:28)

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,631) by Bobby A from United States I have never thought MC's diva persona could be the reason, but it could be. I would love to know what is being said in some these board rooms where the nominees were discussed and chosen. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 21:01) this is a reply to message 108,628

Article: What else does the Hall of Fame want from Mariah? (108,628) by TJ from Norway That was a really good article. I also believe that Randy is correct about all the diva act keep her and rest of the world separate. People doesn't take her serious. Another perspective is that her voice was so good, that I guess people did think of her as a product, made by the record company. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 15:01)

Snubbed again (108,625) by Bobby A from United States I think that I have figured out why MC's contribution to the music industry is slighted and so marginalized. When MC came onto the music scene, she came right at the height of Whitney's success. In fact, her arrival on the music stage was much bigger than Whitney's arrival. MC wasn't suppose to be bigger and sell more records than Whitney. It is like she is being punished for writing her songs, having her own singing style, and resonating so much with her fans and the pop music world more than Whitney did. I typed the following in as a Google search. "Is Mariah Carey's no Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee marginalized?" The AI answer that came back was shocking, but so true as to why MC was snubbed a second time. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 03:59) this is a reply to message 108,624

Snubbed again (108,624) by Lee from USA If they could hold a grudge, so can Mariah. Maybe she could get a measure of revenge on this hypocritical industry. She could beat The Beatles finally with her last album. Or, she could work with more controversial artists. (Tuesday 29 April 2025; 02:28)

Snubbed again (108,622) by Bobby A from United States Do you think a group of label executives have not forgotten that their pop princess went into the R&B and hip hop genres too much in 1995. Ol Dirty Bastard? Grammy snub? (Monday 28 April 2025; 23:38) this is a reply to message 108,618

Snubbed again (108,618) by Lee from USA Salt n Pepa and Outkast were inducted, and yet they haven't done much in the last 20 years. MJ wasn't professional when his last album flopped. Aretha looked down on tons of artists over the years. But Mariah has to be humble, consistent, and professional. Double standards, anyone? (Monday 28 April 2025; 11:34)

Article: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 nominees revealed (108,616) by Bobby A from United States MC will not be inducted again this year. I guess the only way she will ever be nominated is to anmounce her final album or last world tour. Cyndi Lauper beat MC this year. (Monday 28 April 2025; 08:13)

MC16 (108,613) by Bobby A from United States Those songs are locked away in her huge shoe closet. Maybe 2027 now? (Saturday 26 April 2025; 21:48) this is a reply to message 108,611

MC16 (108,611) by Edward from USA Just be patient. She has ten songs ready since 2019. New music will drop very soon. (Saturday 26 April 2025; 02:39)

MC16 (108,607) by Bobby A from United States I know that I am beating a dead horse. Will we ever get MC16 in our hands? Today I just think it we will never get MC16. (Thursday 24 April 2025; 00:50)

Friday feeling (108,596) by Bobby A from United States Thank you, Bill. It is great to see your post. I am glad that you are doing well. I should have known MC's debut album was your favorite. I wonder what MC and Ben would have created if the two did more songs together. I think their debut collaborations are up there with Diane Warren's greatest 90s songs. 1990-1995 MC was not long enough before she released Butterfly. Sent From Up Above is my favorite debut album song. I wonder if there are more Ben Margulies songs out there in a vault. (Monday 21 April 2025; 00:24) this is a reply to message 108,594

Friday feeling (108,594) by Bill from the UK Bless you Bobby, I still check in from time to time. Truth is I'm just not a fan of modern day Mariah. Don't get me wrong, I will always love her more than any of you all ever will lol, but I prefer Mariah lamenting about loving someone till the end of time or being alone in love, rather than telling me to GTFO and bragging about riding a D with Ariana Grande. Anyway, to answer your question, my favourite album is of course the untouchable debut. There is something so magical about those Carey-Margulies compositions, and her voice never sounded as good. That deep, rich tone full of volume and timbre. Oh how I miss it. As for my favourite song, aside from All I Want for Christmas Is You and Vision of Love which I consider separate entities, it would be the regular album version of Fantasy. It came out during the peak of my fandom and hearing it the first time on the radio, I still wistfully think back to that day now and again. I also enjoy long walks on the beach and quiet nights in. Hope you've been well. (Sunday 20 April 2025; 17:03)

Friday feeling (108,592) by Bobby A from United States I am glad that I am not the only Lamb who gets all emotional when listening to 90s MC. I wish I knew Bill's favorite 90s MC song and album. I miss him on the board. It is like MC gave me my anthem with IBTAY. Lol. Just kidding. (Sunday 20 April 2025; 02:55) this is a reply to message 108,591

Friday feeling (108,591) by Edward from USA I'm sensing some musical tensions between you and Jamie. Let me tell you something about Jamie, all he cares about is Music Box, his mom and his friends. But I can talk to him for you if you want. I know exactly how to play it. (Saturday 19 April 2025; 17:28)

When You Believe (108,588) by Bobby A from United States Their bridge part didn't make me tear up like the way MC and Whitney sung it. I bet Babyface was shaking his head in the studio when MC and Whitney soared on the bridge. (Friday 18 April 2025; 10:33) this is a reply to message 108,585

When You Believe (108,585) by Randy from USA I saw this performance of [When You Believe] a few years ago and I had forgotten how much Mariah and Whitney's personalities matter to a song. Sure you can hear Whitney breathing and Mariah's rasp but I would take the two of them singing imperfectly over the two perfect [Broadway] girls version any day. (Thursday 17 April 2025; 23:27)

My All and WBT (108,584) by Bobby A from United States I guess that is what separates MC from other female singers. Muni Long's performance of WBT was missing something. Now I know what it is. (Thursday 17 April 2025; 03:56) this is a reply to message 108,582

My All and WBT (108,582) by MusicfanJ from Germany Just everything. It's typical Mariah. From tne intro to the chorus to the end which is insane with the belting and harmonies. The switch between the parts, so difficult and special. (Wednesday 16 April 2025; 19:03)

My All and WBT (108,580) by Bobby A from United States What makes My All and We Belong Together such difficult songs for someone to cover? (Wednesday 16 April 2025; 09:09)

Somebody's Ugly Daughter (108,572) by Bobby A from United States If MC released SUD, I feel she will make us all really happy. I can imagine her vocals are really good. MC must think so too if she keeps talking about releasing it. (Sunday 13 April 2025; 23:23)

MiMi20 CD (108,566) by Bobby A from United States You're right, Edward. The vinyl set is not worth the list price of $249.99 on Amazon. C'mon MC. (Sunday 13 April 2025; 02:25) this is a reply to message 108,564

MiMi20 CD (108,564) by Edward from USA To be honest, it's not really worth it. There's nothing new in this release. I was hoping she'd at least include some leftover tracks from that era. I just don't see the point in celebrating 20 years of such an iconic album without offering anything new. I'm not trying to be a negative Nancy, it's just my humble opinion. (Saturday 12 April 2025; 22:37)

MiMi20 CD (108,560) by Bobby A from United States Vinyl sales are much higher than CD sales in 2025. (Saturday 12 April 2025; 17:23) this is a reply to message 108,559

MiMi20 CD (108,559) by Taylor from USA Once again it looks like there is no CD available, like Rainbow previously. This is quite disappointing. (Saturday 12 April 2025; 13:46)

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