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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.

New music announcement coming up (105,244) by Robert-Anthony from United States Radio would eat it up. Cardi B always makes it to Top 10 and higher on the Hot 100. Latto has been grabbed by I Don't Know Her and Usher for their new albums. So, why not Cardi B this time? Cardi B definitely gives you memorable lines when she delivers her bars. Could this be the sample of one her hits being used that was mentioned few weeks? Could it be a fun breakup song poking fun at men who don't live up to their expectations? Could this be the London On Da Beat production that I have been waiting on? MC is definitely working on her return to the charts very quietly. (Sunday 4 February 2024; 13:43) this is a reply to message 105,243

New music announcement coming up (105,243) by Shezz from Pk According to insiders, Mariah is going to announce new music very soon. She has an upbeat pop/r&b song with Cardi B that is a strong contender for the first single. (Sunday 4 February 2024; 11:32)

Moody Mariah Nights (105,237) by Robert-Anthony from United States Great post Mimi. I think we are in store for something special later this year. I believe she is watching and listening to what others are releasing the first half of the year to perfect what will probably be her most anticipated album since TEOM. I don't want her rush now to just put out what she has recorded. Take your time, Mimi. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 18:45) this is a reply to message 105,233

Moody Mariah Nights (105,233) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm in a moody Mariah Nights playlist kind of state of mind today haha and I just wanted to come here and express how much I'm in awe of the artist that is Mariah. She definitely does not get credit. Yes she's known for her vocals but Mariah's pen game, her melodies, her hooks, her lyrics, her "ahead of time" musical visions is just otherworldly and genius. The way she uses her voice too should be studied, how she uses her whistles so creatively, how she layers her background vocals, how she creates a wall of music with her voice. People are always in awe of Taylor Swift and how she's a great songwriter and while I agree Taylor is definitely good but Mariah is a thousand times better and just doesn't get enough credit for it. Mariah, if you're reading this, thank you for being the soundtrack to our lives. Also my playlist has been all over tonight hahah but it includes but is not limited to The Roof, Babydoll, Love Story (the aye baybay always gets me), Side Effects, Thanx 4 Nothing, GTFO, Crybaby (ok so it's 5 am and I still can't sleep took some medicines but it's not working , yussss queen), Don't Forget About Us, My All, Breakdown, Betcha Gon Know. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 05:26)

Tributes (105,232) by Robert-Anthony from United States These award show producers are catering to an older audience and Grammy donors who don't appreciate MC's versatility after 1993. The powers to be are still sour about R&B/Hip Hop influence that she started with Daydream. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 05:01) this is a reply to message 105,230

Tributes (105,230) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Don't hate me but I think all the tributes MC gets are just so meh. Why can't we ever get a relevant artist to do the tribute, she's THE Mariah Carey. Also why do people limit the tribute songs to only the first 3-5 years of her career. She's got so many hits I don't get why it's always VOL, Make it Happen etc. (Saturday 3 February 2024; 03:02)

Next Friday (105,226) by Robert-Anthony from United States I saw a picture of the vinyl packaging on X yesterday and it is similar to The Rairties packaging. (Friday 2 February 2024; 20:10) this is a reply to message 105,151

Next Friday (105,151) by enwar00 from usa Are there any differences on the physical versions of MB30 versus the digital ones on streaming? (Sunday 28 January 2024; 05:20)

Independent route? (105,223) by Robert-Anthony from United States Usher timed his album release around his Superbowl performance. He released his promo single, GLU in early 2023. Then he dropped the official first single, Good Good last summer. This strategy worked for promoting his new album Coming Home. MC needs something similar like headlining a huge outdoor summer concert event along with a summer promo single to garner radio airplay this summer. MC is going to need a radio and Spotify plan to be reintroduce to radio programmers. (Friday 2 February 2024; 18:59) this is a reply to message 105,208

Independent route? (105,208) by RJJ12 from USA Usher has a new album coming out and is performing at the Super Bowl this year and using the promo of the performance to launch his new project. This will be his first project as an independent artist. I'm wondering if Mariah is contemplating doing the same thing and really taking her time to have several projects ready to go. The only issue is that major radio formats don't always play veteran artists past the age of 5. We will never really know if Caution would have been a hit as Epic only sent her singles to Adult AC and Urban AC radio formats instead of top 40 stations. Those small niche markets are where singles go to die a slow death without any hope of climbing. As an independent artist she can decide the singles and what radio formats she would send them to. Would a top 40 station play a new Mariah song? Maybe if it's uptempo but no present day Mariah ballad or mid tempo will get the time of day with major radio formats. Maybe her team can cut a deal with these stations in exchange for Christmas concert giveaways since her Christmas tours keep getting bigger and bigger. There has to be a way they can leverage her Christmas relevancy and dominance to help launch a new record and get it to chart well. Even at her commercial peak Mariah always got polarizing opinions, but it seems that present day Mariah is getting more love and acceptance than ever before. (Friday 2 February 2024; 04:32)

The shade of it all (105,221) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. I thought she was going to break out into "Is this a Grammy" song? (Friday 2 February 2024; 18:17) this is a reply to message 105,215

The shade of it all (105,215) by Norman from USA So she didn't pay them dust because she went, but the shade was in full effect with "Is this a real Grammy? I haven't seen one in so (cue dramatic elongation of the word) long... we'll figure out what this is later." The humor is still intact (Friday 2 February 2024; 13:17)

Look (105,214) by Robert-Anthony from United States She looked so beautiful. (Friday 2 February 2024; 12:38) this is a reply to message 105,213

Look (105,213) by Zachariah from Croatia It is unfortunate. (Friday 2 February 2024; 11:14)

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,210) by Robert-Anthony from United States Ariana is emulating MC so much in her newly released Instagram video playing 9 tracks from Eternal Sunshine to her team at Republic. It seems like she has moved back to the pop side by working with Max Martin. Unfortunately, I can't understand why she chose Max Martin though. I have never been a fan of his production. Eternal Sunshine is out March 8th. Freaking, pull it together MC quick and fast. Ariana just may rule 2024. (Friday 2 February 2024; 07:04) this is a reply to message 105,199

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,199) by Edward from USA Ariana Grande's "Yes, And" debuted at #1. Out of her 8 #1's, 6 of them have debuted at number one, she now has a tie with Taylor Swift. Drake is behind them with 5. I've been wondering why it is so easy to debut at number one these days, I dug a little and now I understand. Similarly to what they accused Mariah and others of doing back in the 90's with remixes and discounted singles, now the trend is releasing six or seven variation of the same song and discounting the variations. These songs are not remixes technically, but different variations. Besides the original they release longer versions, radio edits, sped up versions, instrumentals and the list goes on. Mariah was heavily critized for similar tactics back in the day, but I actually prefer a great quality remix even if it doesn't resemble the original than this new trend. I think it is kind of lazy. Billboard will eventually crack on these tactics, but maybe by then Ariana, Taylor and Drake will have already surpassed Mariah as the solo artist with the most #1 hits. I don't hate the players, they're just taking advantage of the rules of the game just like Mariah did, but I hate the fact that now a number one doesn't really mean anything. As for Ariana's "Yes, And", I love it. I've been working out to it, I thought she had lost it, but she still has the Midas touch Mariah used to have. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 17:39)

Daydream 30 (105,207) by Robert-Anthony from United States Daydream 30 is coming up in 2025. I know she has some leftover tracks in the vault. I would love for When I Saw You to be recorded as duet with Nick Jonas or Zayn. I would be happy for extended versions on Long Ago and Melt Away. And I would love for David Morales to rework the Daydream interlude with new vocals and percussions from Sheila E. (Friday 2 February 2024; 00:57)

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,205) by Robert-Anthony from United States When she attends, she should plug her upcoming album on Entertainment Tonight by saying something like she is almost done and that she knows the Lambs are going to be pleasantly surprised. (Friday 2 February 2024; 00:00) this is a reply to message 105,204

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,204) by Norman from USA I agree she should pay them dust, but I'm guessing she'll go or participate in some capacity if Lenny Kravitz is going. He's also receiving the same award. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 23:14)

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,202) by Robert-Anthony from United States Wendy Goldstein, Co President of AR at Republic Records, is working her magic with Ariana's releases. She is the one behind The Jonas Brothers' resurgence in the past two years. She started out Epic as an AR Assistant a long time go. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 20:59) this is a reply to message 105,199

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,199) by Edward from USA Ariana Grande's "Yes, And" debuted at #1. Out of her 8 #1's, 6 of them have debuted at number one, she now has a tie with Taylor Swift. Drake is behind them with 5. I've been wondering why it is so easy to debut at number one these days, I dug a little and now I understand. Similarly to what they accused Mariah and others of doing back in the 90's with remixes and discounted singles, now the trend is releasing six or seven variation of the same song and discounting the variations. These songs are not remixes technically, but different variations. Besides the original they release longer versions, radio edits, sped up versions, instrumentals and the list goes on. Mariah was heavily critized for similar tactics back in the day, but I actually prefer a great quality remix even if it doesn't resemble the original than this new trend. I think it is kind of lazy. Billboard will eventually crack on these tactics, but maybe by then Ariana, Taylor and Drake will have already surpassed Mariah as the solo artist with the most #1 hits. I don't hate the players, they're just taking advantage of the rules of the game just like Mariah did, but I hate the fact that now a number one doesn't really mean anything. As for Ariana's "Yes, And", I love it. I've been working out to it, I thought she had lost it, but she still has the Midas touch Mariah used to have. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 17:39)

Tacking on two Memoirs songs to MIAMTEC (105,192) by Robert-Anthony from United States I think MC needed two songs for the deluxe edition that was going to be sold at Target. She didn't have any extra songs from the recording sessions. MC probably thought what two songs with high profile features from the Angels Advocate remix album would make fans buy the deluxe edition. So, we got R. Kelly and Mary J. Blige. My question is why did she include America the Beautiful? Maybe she was trying to be festive for Memorial Day with it being included on the album. Let's hope MC16 has some brillant decisions. (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 13:05) this is a reply to message 105,189

Tacking on two Memoirs songs to MIAMTEC (105,189) by T from USA Does anyone ever wonder what the purpose of putting the two songs from Memoirs (Betcha, Its a Wrap) on The Elusive Chanteuse deluxe edition? Was is it strictly because those two fit the theme of the album or was she actually going to put the two singles from the cancelled Angels Advocate project (UOMF, AC - which would've made more sense since they had music videos and some success), but then decided against that idea once Nicki Minaj became such a brat? (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 01:53)

Muni Long (105,188) by Robert-Anthony from United States Sweet. This topic got a conversation started for two Lambs to possibly meet. (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 00:42) this is a reply to message 105,186

Muni Long (105,186) by Matty from Vancouver Canada What a Lamb hot spot. Hahahaha. Damn, I fly out Friday, it would be fun to meet in person Jamie. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 19:30)

Prized MC possession vs. item lost (105,187) by Robert-Anthony from United States I got to thinking today of my most prized MC possession and an item that I lost. My most prized MC possession is my UK Love Takes Time single with Vanishing and You Need Me. MC looks so pretty on the cover. I don't know where I bought a UK CD single from. My guess is from a music store in the 90s that ordered import CDs. My item lost is not buying an special promo version CD of Forever and Forever live version. I don't why I left out of that music store without that CD single in my hand. The owner priced it for $4. It is worth $100 dollars now on eBay. (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 00:39)

Muni Long (105,184) by Robert-Anthony from United States I love it too, Terna. She is really Priscilla Renae who co-wrote A No No with MC. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 13:14) this is a reply to message 105,171

Muni Long (105,171) by Terna from Nigeria Say what you want about Jermash, his writing team always hit bullseye, Muni Long's new song goes hard and is gaining traction on social media, I loved it with the very first listen. (Monday 29 January 2024; 18:10)

Muni Long (105,183) by Robert-Anthony from United States Matty, that's funny. Enjoy your stay. I will be back in the A in June for my summer road trip. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 13:12) this is a reply to message 105,180

Muni Long (105,180) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Robert-Anthony, this is so random. I'm in ATL for work this week and staying on Peachtree St. Hahahaha Vancouver to Atlanta couldn't be farther apart, yet here I sit in my hotel room on Peachtree St. on my first night here. I haven't been to ATL in almost four years. What a random coincidence. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 06:54)

Muni Long (105,179) by Robert-Anthony from United States That pre-chorus section gets me everytime. I miss Atlanta because of the slow jam ballads like Made For Me bumping in my speakers with the top down cruising on Peachtree Street. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 00:56) this is a reply to message 105,171

Muni Long (105,171) by Terna from Nigeria Say what you want about Jermash, his writing team always hit bullseye, Muni Long's new song goes hard and is gaining traction on social media, I loved it with the very first listen. (Monday 29 January 2024; 18:10)

Muni Long (105,178) by Robert-Anthony from United States I imagine on a 2024 JD and MC song, MC would say, "If Jermaine likes it then I like it." His signature tag is so lame now, but he still used it on Ari Lennox's throwback R&B influenced 60s track Pressure. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 00:45) this is a reply to message 105,174

Muni Long (105,174) by Stacey from USA I love Jermaine. I could do with a bit less "ya'all know what this is". But there is no denying they created magic. (Monday 29 January 2024; 20:43)

Who is Caution about? (105,172) by Robert-Anthony from United States Both of them were inexperinced with the ends and outs of the music industry trying to pursue their dreams. It's a shame that we never experienced another Love Takes Time ballad. I believe Ben's compositions with MC gave us more of Mariah's distinct melodies than Walter A's songs did. Walter A's songs with other artists always had that a small element of melody and instrumentation of songs that he composed with Mariah. For example, Leona Lewis' Here I Am. MC sure does have a long list of songwriters, producers, singers, and rappers that we will never experience a repeat collaboration. (Monday 29 January 2024; 19:45) this is a reply to message 105,170

Who is Caution about? (105,170) by Edward from USA I don't think that's the case. Their parting of ways was due to a contract they signed before she was signed to Colombia. Mariah had agreed to split not only the songwriting royalties from the songs, but half of her earnings as well, something she never thought twice about while writing songs in his father's basement. When the time came to write music for Emotions, Sony officials made it clear he would only be paid the fair amount given to co-writers on an album. Ben didn't like it and filed a lawsuit against Sony, claiming that under contract, he would be entitled to work with Carey, as well as reap extra benefits. A judge settled that Margulies was to earn ten percent of Carey's direct earnings from her record sales, not including an income from any other ventures, but at that point their relationship was ruined. In an interview, back then, Mariah stated: "I signed blindly. Later, I tried to make it right so we could continue, but he wouldn't accept it." (Monday 29 January 2024; 16:41)

Best concert attendance stats in 25 years (105,163) by Robert-Anthony from United States Why do I feel MC is the type of artist that has to have a new album out in order to announce a 27 city tour to support it? Just thinking hypothectically that what if her album is completed in late March and she tours the U.S. in April and May before the album drops in late August. Would that fly with Lambs? Or do we want her to stick to her same old formula of dropping the album and tour 6 weeks later? I thought about how JT always switches things up all the time when he is getting ready to drop an album. Who knows maybe JT will drop his new album on April 26th, three days before his world tours kicks off in Vancouver on April 29th. He hasn't made any album release announcement yet. JT has just created buzz for a new album to get his fans ready for his new album. Also, he caused Britney's fans to sabotage his first single, Selfish trajectory on the Hot 100. He sure has angered a lot of other female artist's fans like Britney, Janet, and MC during his solo career, but people still love his music. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 23:44) this is a reply to message 105,125

Best concert attendance stats in 25 years (105,125) by Lady B from USA Bravo to Mariah and her team - best concert attendance for her in 25 years per the article on the site. Wonderful news. (Saturday 27 January 2024; 17:58)

Back to Mariah (105,161) by Robert-Anthony from United States I would love for MC to release Nevertheless and 4 other jazz standards on iTunes as an EP while we wait for MC16. What does she have to lose? It would get people and the media talking about her music. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 19:33) this is a reply to message 105,157

Back to Mariah (105,157) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it too. Smooth and just a pleasure for the ears. Mariah is wonderful in singing jazz. And yes, this should be on an album. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 16:29)

Tauren Wells (105,155) by Robert-Anthony from United States If anybody is familiar with the Christian artist, Tauren Wells, he is opening his own church today in Austin Texas. He left Joel Osteen's church in Houston as his musical director. I am on my way to the 8:30am service. I am so excited. Happy Sunday. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 14:06)

Next Friday (105,154) by Robert-Anthony from United States I don't know the answer to that question. Bill, can give you an definitive answer. I think that there are some special video features of Music Box: Then and Now and Dreamlover in 4K. I need to come over to the streaming side since FYE's Mix and Burn closed their website in September. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 14:02) this is a reply to message 105,151

Next Friday (105,151) by enwar00 from usa Are there any differences on the physical versions of MB30 versus the digital ones on streaming? (Sunday 28 January 2024; 05:20)

Political (105,145) by Robert-Anthony from United States At the end of the disagreements, I know we are one big happy family here. A Saturday hasn't been this hot since that Saturday of the first 2023 Christmas shows. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 00:45) this is a reply to message 105,141

Political (105,141) by Edward from USA Stacey, stop with the facts. Some people might self-combust here. Back to Mariah. (Saturday 27 January 2024; 23:31)

Who is Caution about? (105,143) by Robert-Anthony from United States I think Giving Me Life is about Derek Jeter or Mark Sudak. Both men gave her a happy relationship for a moment in time. Although, Mark Sudak was too behind the scenes probably for MC to married. Did she ever take him to Aspen? 8th Grade is about Ben Marguiles. The Distance is most definitely about Tanaka. Great topic, Matty. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 00:36) this is a reply to message 105,140

Who is Caution about? (105,140) by Stacey from USA Giving Me Life is my favorite song off Caution. I'm curious what your thoughts are on who or what the song is about. Thoughts? (Saturday 27 January 2024; 22:49)

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