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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.

Songs in the Key of MC (104,884) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I listened this week to the Whitney Houston/Wendy Williams radio interview from 2003. I want him to be nicer and more encouraging in 2024. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 05:59) this is a reply to message 104,881

Songs in the Key of MC (104,881) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, are you taking a shade class? (Thursday 11 January 2024; 01:37)

Love for Memoirs (104,883) by Bobby A from United States Great post Mimi. I love Memoirs too. Memoirs might have performed better if it was released in October or November with H.A.T.E.U. released on the same day. IWTKWLI was the wrong second single for the U.S. The whole album rollout was rushed after the original release date was pushed back to Srptember 29th. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 05:36) this is a reply to message 104,876

Love for Memoirs (104,876) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Memoirs is gonna have its 15th anniversary this year and wow time flies. Might be an unpopular opinion but I love Memoirs through and through. It's a shame the album wasn't a huge success. It had so many amazing songs. Some of which were so different from Mariah's usual sound. UOOMF with Nicki should have been a hit, they both killed it on the song. Obsessed was so fun and fresh. I love the ballads. "More than just friends" should have been released as a single and same for BGK. I love "Ribbon" too and its unreleased remix. "Inseparable" was a cute moment too. Basically I think it's one of those albums where I would have the least of any skips. I also wish the "H.A.T.E.U" remix was released properly and the general public knew about it. Anyways wanted to show my love for Memoirs a great album which unfortunately fell through the cracks. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 00:06)

Songs in the Key of MC (104,878) by Bobby A from United States You are due for at least one nice comment this week. Tomorrow? (Thursday 11 January 2024; 00:22) this is a reply to message 104,875

Songs in the Key of MC (104,875) by Andrew from the UK It may never happen. But much like I do for a long, protracted Internet blackout staged by the government of Nigeria, I still hold out hope. (Wednesday 10 January 2024; 22:24)

Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) (104,877) by Bobby A from United States Right. She is testing our reaction for an original jazz composition. I hope MC16 is her most surprising and critically acclaimed album ever. I know she is listening to the Lambs this time around. It has been 5 years too long since Caution dropped. (Thursday 11 January 2024; 00:17) this is a reply to message 104,874

Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) (104,874) by Andrew from the UK Er, it *has* been recorded. What do you think she was lipping to? (Wednesday 10 January 2024; 22:19)

Ed Sherran [sic] collaboration (104,857) by Bobby A from United States I listened to Shivers today. When you hear an Ed Sherran song you know it's Ed Sherran 100%. I am just wondering how a Mariah Carey and Ed Sherran song would sound on the radio. I think that they could create a dance pop song that radio would be played in heavy rotation. My only reservation about suggesting a collaboration is that Ed Sherran's musical style may be too pop for MC's musical direction in 2024. She really hasn't recorded a true pop song since #Beautiful. However, he could suggest a melody and a chord that would inspire something in the style of Fantasy or Dreamlover to MC's liking. (Monday 8 January 2024; 22:53)

Jazzriah - Nevertheless (I'm in love with you) (104,854) by Bobby A from United States I love it. She sounds so free when she sings a jazz song. Her vocals lately are really giving me goosebumps for the new album. (Monday 8 January 2024; 12:03) this is a reply to message 104,853

Jazzriah - Nevertheless (I'm in love with you) (104,853) by Shezz from Pk How come nobody's commenting on this beautiful jazz cover she just performed? The video was from too far so I couldn't really tell but sounded like it was pre-recorded which I'm not mad at at all because it suited her current voice really well and got me excited for what is to come - hopefully she'll have a couple of jazz numbers. I was looking for the recent concert video of this song and found a Qatar concert video for it as well. Happy New Year everybody - may we get MC16 soon and may it be everything we've wanted and more. (Monday 8 January 2024; 11:06)

Songs in the Key of MC (104,850) by Bobby A from United States What about this title for MC16? In My Element (Sunday 7 January 2024; 20:09) this is a reply to message 104,849

Songs in the Key of MC (104,849) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think it'd be cool for Mariah to host a challenge of getting her fans to name her next album. Just maybe for engagement. (Sunday 7 January 2024; 19:28)

MC30 (104,832) by Bobby A from United States Eric, thank you for correcting my picture. You help me out in the technology department all the time. Also, thank you for putting up with my dysgraphia deficit. I say the word in my mind, but I don't type it into my sentence. Sometimes I catch my mistake while other times I don't. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 21:05) this is a reply to message 104,811

MC30 (104,811) by Bobby A from United States Wasn't there some type of label turmoil during the recording and rollout of MIAM? MC wanted a Beyonce type of digital release while IDJ wanted a traditional release with pre-orders. IDJ executives were unhappy with the performance of Memoirs and MC's delayed completion of MIAM. They were just ready to be done with MC knowing that MIAM would fulfill her contractual obligations to the label. The executives now are probably concerned that MC30 doesn't have fan interest for any IDJ MC30 releases. I am surprised that It's A Wrap got a vinyl release last year. MC probably financed the release herself. She only had one hit album during her time with IDJ. Charmbraclet, E=MC2, and MIAM were all commercial disappointments. RCA will probably not allow Yours ft. Justin Timberlake to be released. Angels Advocate and Jumpsmokers Remix albums have been leaked online. MIAM leftover tracks are probably nonexistent. The question in 2024 is what label is going to sign MC to release MC16. (Friday 5 January 2024; 17:15)

I'm That Chick (104,831) by Bobby A from United States MC sung at the Saadiyat Festival in UAE yesterday. There are videos on X of her singing LTT and ITC. I have always thought ITC was the beginning of MC writing cheesy and silly lyrics. I love the beat and the MJ sample, but I think the lyrics are on list of some her worst lyrics. I don't think she will write those type lyrics ever again because of the lukewarm reception to "Corny like Fritos" from Infinity. Don't you agree, Bill? Lol. And thanks for commenting on my picture. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 20:56)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,830) by Bobby A from United States Something told me to Google it after my last post. Some Lambs are shortening the AIWFCIY abbreviation to AIW. I found it on the UKMIX music site where Lambs posted about the Rockin and AIWFCIY top spot battle in December. So does that mean YDKWTD is now YDK. Lol. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:51) this is a reply to message 104,819

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Andrew, you're on an MC messageboard and don't know what AIW is? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 15:09)

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,828) by Bobby A from United States I want to know too. I was afraid to ask thinking that I should know the abbreviation for every MC song. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 19:38) this is a reply to message 104,826

AIW in psychological thrillers (104,826) by Andrew from the UK "AIW in psychological thrillers"? Woe betide anyone not to know what a Mariah Carey song abbreviation is. Especially in relation to psychological thrillers. I immediately thought "As It Was" by Harry Styles. I recall one of Martyn's last posts was protestation at lambs and fans on the board abbreviating song titles - forcing him to undergo surgical extraction of Mariah's entire catalogue from his brain. Okay, maybe the metaphor is mine but the point remains: what the bloody hell is AIW? (Saturday 6 January 2024; 18:51)

E=MC2 (104,823) by Bobby A from United States I was just thinking that after TMB went #1, L.A. Reid chose Bye Bye as the next single and it only made it to #21. After that it seemed that all promotion stopped and album sales did not meet TEOM expectations. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 17:49) this is a reply to message 104,818

E=MC2 (104,818) by Andrew from the UK To portray this album as a failure is somewhat disingenuous. It debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, it gave Mariah her highest first week sales of any album and also a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Anyone who would not relish in this kind of success in 2024 is either not a fan or telling lies. The problem with the album is that it contains too much filler (much the same as the problem with The Emancipation of MiMi), ie., Last Kiss, Love Story, Thanks for Nothing, For The Record. This woeful R&B dreariness doesn't stand the test of time and Mariah keeps recycling it. This year's album should have no more than 11 tracks and be upbeat with hot material that is unique and accessible to all. And if "Songs in the Key of MC" isn't to be, then I must agree with Mimi L that the title should be concise - either one or two words - and not self-referential. What next? "My new secret name is Tinkerbell"? Give us a break. (Saturday 6 January 2024; 12:39)

MC30 (104,811) by Bobby A from United States Wasn't there some type of label turmoil during the recording and rollout of MIAM? MC wanted a Beyonce type of digital release while IDJ wanted a traditional release with pre-orders. IDJ executives were unhappy with the performance of Memoirs and MC's delayed completion of MIAM. They were just ready to be done with MC knowing that MIAM would fulfill her contractual obligations to the label. The executives now are probably concerned that MC30 doesn't have fan interest for any IDJ MC30 releases. I am surprised that It's A Wrap got a vinyl release last year. MC probably financed the release herself. She only had one hit album during her time with IDJ. Charmbraclet, E=MC2, and MIAM were all commercial disappointments. RCA will probably not allow Yours ft. Justin Timberlake to be released. Angels Advocate and Jumpsmokers Remix albums have been leaked online. MIAM leftover tracks are probably nonexistent. The question in 2024 is what label is going to sign MC to release MC16. (Friday 5 January 2024; 17:15) this is a reply to message 104,808

MC30 (104,808) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I wonder why Mariah stopped midway through MC30. I know speculations that she didn't have clearance for the rest but first of all why even start a project when you don't have all the clearance and secondly why would IDJ give her clearance for TEOM which was one of the biggest albums and not for the rest? She kept saying multiple times it's not over but then we never heard about it again. (Friday 5 January 2024; 15:28)

Top posters 2023 (104,806) by Bobby A from United States I think Ariana's first album is so boring. Her sound was all over the place on Yours Truly. It wasn't until Problem and Break Free were major hits that I knew she finally found her own sound. Sweetner and Thank You, Next albums solidified her successs in pop music. She definitely reminds me of a young MC in the studio. I have seen a couple of videos of her in the studio laying down vocals and she definitely emulates MC's studio process. It is going be a busy year for women in pop and R&B with new albums from Sheryl Crow, Dua Lipa, Coco Jones, MC, Ariana Grande, Keyshia Cole, Tyla, Renee Tapp, Mary J. Blige, Ledsi, and the one Andrew doesn't want me to mention - I don't know her. (Friday 5 January 2024; 04:35) this is a reply to message 104,805

Top posters 2023 (104,805) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This is the "leak" I was talking about. Ariana has an amazing voice and is talented for sure but I think she lacks something Mariah has. Mariah has that unique X factor to her voice and because of the fact that she writes her own songs, Mariah's songs have the raw personal feel something I don't find from Ariana. Also for the whistles Ariana uses it just because she can, Mariah uses it more artistically, she uses it like background music, she uses it to express emotions, she uses it for words (like the on and on for "Bliss"). Mariah beautiful incorporates her whistles. Mariah has that distinct raspy and buttery voice too that feels so raw and full of emotions. That's why she's often imitated never duplicated. (Friday 5 January 2024; 00:41)

Robert-Anthony (104,804) by Bobby A from United States Thank you Zachariah. I will try it later tonight. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 22:50) this is a reply to message 104,803

Robert-Anthony (104,803) by Zachariah from Croatia Try to open the pic you want to upload, rotate it (even if it's open right way), save it and then upload it again. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 22:21)

Robert-Anthony (104,801) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I can't figure it out. I am technology challenged. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 21:25) this is a reply to message 104,795

Robert-Anthony (104,795) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, good to finally see the face behind the profile. Sadly we can't proceed with the coronation since your picture is sideways, the crown would fall off. Please fix it, it's making me dizzy. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 14:19)

The Elusive Chanteuse (104,794) by Bobby A from United States I may be sideways, but not elusive anymore. Lol. I have had so many camera issues with this Samsung 4G Galaxy. I won't quote MC at the end of her 2006 performance of DFAU on the American Music Awards. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 12:53) this is a reply to message 104,791

The Elusive Chanteuse (104,791) by Andrew from the UK I don't believe anyone was calling her that. Except for her. She liked the way it sounded so created a narrative. If anyone has information to the contrary, I'm all ears. "Me. I Make Things Up... Eternally Chatshit." It was such an awful album title with a cartoon cover, and with vocals so engineered that it's difficult to listen to. The Art of Letting Go as an album title was great. As was the song itself, save for the kitchen window lyrics. "Songs in the Key of MC" is gonna blow us out the water. (Thursday 4 January 2024; 10:35)

Top posters 2023 (104,789) by Bobby A from United States I would accept any adult title over Me I Am Mariah: The Elusive Chanteunse. Yikes. I still hate the title today. By the way, MC never told who was calling her that and why. I think it was Hitboy, Nas and James Fauntleroy because of all the splashes being consumed in the studio. (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 23:27) this is a reply to message 104,785

Top posters 2023 (104,785) by Andrew from the UK Er, Mariah has just released the album title and it's confirmed to be "Songs in the Key of MC". (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 14:11)

Tanaka (104,787) by Bobby A from United States Here is another candid and funny response to the Grammys in 2018. (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 14:35) this is a reply to message 104,774

Tanaka (104,774) by Terna from Nigeria Honestly it was one of those shorts on YouTube that I ran into randomly. I bookmarked it though. I would go back and see. Here you go. "They've robbed me several times." Haha. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 23:11)

Article: Mariah Carey celebrates 2024 by posting rare photo (104,786) by Bobby A from United States I can't understood the bad side thing either. It amazes me that MC has held onto this all of these years. I hope MC16 is a reflection album that brings MC full circle. I am anticipating an album similar to the themes that TEOM gave us like emancipation, love lost, spiritual, and having fun. (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 14:30) this is a reply to message 104,784

Article: Mariah Carey celebrates 2024 by posting rare photo (104,784) by MusicfanJ from Germany This is a beautiful pic. I love when Mariah looks relaxed. She doesn't have a bad side. Her smile is the prettiest. (Wednesday 3 January 2024; 11:21)

Top posters 2023 (104,773) by Bobby A from United States It is coming later this month. It is time for me to get rid of MC and that microphone. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 21:50) this is a reply to message 104,766

Top posters 2023 (104,766) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, it's time for the big reveal. Now that you're the number one poster of 2023, you should let us see your face. We can't have a coronation day until then. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 17:54)

Top posters 2023 (104,772) by Bobby A from United States This title for MC16 just came to seeing Bill's new picture - Beyond the Vision. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 21:48) this is a reply to message 104,759

Top posters 2023 (104,759) by Andrew from the UK Damn I missed that. I stand so advised. And I think William is going for the sexiest poster. Someone second it and we can pass the motion. Unless Bobby-A finally reveals his visage on his profile to clinch it. It's throwdown or siddown time. What's it to be Bobby-A? Or shall we do suggested title for the upcoming album? My brain is working on something like "Songs in the Key of MC" or "Songs in the Key of NYC". (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 14:42)

Top posters 2023 (104,756) by Bobby A from United States Lol. You are always full of jokes. Can you get Randy out of hiatus? He brings out occasionally the sweeter side of you. You may be #1 this year at the rate you are posting messages and no banned status. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 13:06) this is a reply to message 104,754

Top posters 2023 (104,754) by Andrew from the UK And here we were hoping your first message of the year wasn't going to be total thirsty bollocks. (Tuesday 2 January 2024; 12:42)

Top posters 2023 (104,746) by Bobby A from United States Wow. I didn't expect to be number #1. (Monday 1 January 2024; 18:32) this is a reply to message 104,743

Top posters 2023 (104,743) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Top posters in 2023 1. Robert-Anthony from United States: 472 messages 2. Edward from USA: 278 messages 3. Andrew from the UK: 239 messages 4. MusicfanJ from Germany: 149 messages 5. Jamie from UK: 131 messages 6. Bill from the UK: 117 messages 7. jaker20 from US: 97 messages 8. Terna from Nigeria: 90 messages 9. Stacey from USA: 70 messages 10. Randy from USA: 65 messages 11. Libra Lamb from USA: 51 messages 12. Lady B from USA: 49 messages 13. Matty from Vancouver Canada: 48 messages 14. Zachariah from Croatia: 46 messages 15. BFF from United States: 46 messages 16. Tevin from USA: 45 messages 17. TJ from Norway: 42 messages 18. "MariahHater" from Hell: 35 messages 19. Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter: 34 messages 20. Brandon from USA: 32 messages 21. Norman from USA: 30 messages 22. Brad from USA: 28 messages 23. T from USA : 27 messages 24. Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway: 26 messages 25. Mariahsbaby from usa: 25 messages Top posters all time 1. B from USA: 3595 messages 2. Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter: 3579 messages 3. RibbonB from USA: 2793 messages 4. Bill from the UK: 2387 messages 5. Licia from USA: 2267 messages 6. Edward from USA: 1924 messages 7. Robert-Anthony from United States: 1843 messages 8. MusicfanJ from Germany: 1481 messages 9. Andrew from UK: 1384 messages 10. this_is_qhm from the Philippines: 1171 messages 11. RJJ12 from USA: 1037 messages 12. Stacey from USA: 960 messages 13. Terna from Nigeria: 826 messages 14. Deedre aka MiTodoChop @HBF from Canada: 795 messages 15. Billy from Greece: 740 messages 16. Gee from U.S.A. (New York City): 715 messages 17. enwar00 from usa: 709 messages 18. Andrew from the United Kingdom: 640 messages 19. Randy from USA: 584 messages 20. Marissa from USA: 574 messages 21. Lee TS from USA: 572 messages 22. TJ from Norway: 559 messages 23. Darren from .: 557 messages 24. T from USA : 553 messages 25. Mara from United States: 536 messages (Monday 1 January 2024; 16:35)

Happy New Year (104,732) by Bobby A from United States Cheers to 2024 Lambs. Have a blessed and prosperous new year. 2023 is dead and gone, but 2024 is forever yours. I combined some JT and MC lyrics for fun. (Monday 1 January 2024; 08:23)

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