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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.

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)

Studio pics (104,725) by Bobby A from United States True. She didn't tell us who her writing partner is that she has done the 10 songs with. I assumed that she wrote the 10 songs with Daniel Moore, but now I am thinking that she could be talking about multiple writing partners to keep us wondering. She is being very secretive with this new album just like Caution by posting no studio pics. I mentioned Poo Bear today because I saw a That Grape Juice interview on YouTube and it was all about his songs written for 112, Usher, Chris Brown, Jill Scott, and Justin Beiber. There was no mention of his studio time with MC, which I thought was odd considering the 7 songs (actually he said 7 songs in 2018 not 10 songs) they wrote together. Only 3 of those songs made the cut for Caution. Anyway, the waiting game is the hardest part for me anticipating new music. (Sunday 31 December 2023; 00:47) this is a reply to message 104,724

Studio pics (104,724) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I think Mariah herself said she has about 10 songs ready for the next album, in an interview or a twitter live space. So I don't think she's upset it got out. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 23:53)

Studio pics (104,723) by Bobby A from United States I wonder why MC has stopped posting pics of who she is working with in the studio. I wonder if Poo Bear posting that he and MC were 10 songs in rubbed her the wrong way. She never said publicly prior Caution being released who she had been in the studio with. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 21:39)

More records fall (104,718) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I didn't catch that she replied to herself. It has been one exhausting week for some of us. The Hot 100 chart news was devastating today. Somebody unearthed Crustella after Tanaka's and MC's breakup announcement to the media. Even I messed up bad this week and had to post my sincere apology. No more relationship analysis from me again. I will never be Dr. Phil. Cheers to the new year. I am ready for 2024. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 03:24) this is a reply to message 104,717

More records fall (104,717) by Edward from USA Why are you replying to yourself? I think you need a break, it's like you're about to self-combust. (Saturday 30 December 2023; 01:29)

Stella (104,712) by Bobby A from United States Do you really think that was the case? I think MC was not making sound business decisions from 2014-2018. She let Stella be too much in her personal life. Those years were very turbulent for MC. The whole James Packer engagement and break-up was a disaster. Crustella was too controlling of a manager for someone as legendary as MC. Whitney would not have given someone like Stella the time of day. (Friday 29 December 2023; 15:35) this is a reply to message 104,711

Stella (104,711) by Edward from USA The only good thing about Conturella's reign of terror was the lesbian vibes she brought to the House of Carey. Conturella was so empowered, it was like she was going to hump on Mariah at anytime. It was hot. (Friday 29 December 2023; 13:57)

Tanaka (104,710) by Bobby A from United States The Stella/Mishka storyline during MC's life story would be a screenwriter's goldmine. Meryl Streep and Mayim Bialik could play the dynamic duo. Let's throw in Zac Efron to play Tanaka. (Friday 29 December 2023; 12:05) this is a reply to message 104,709

Tanaka (104,709) by Carlos from Brazil I spilled my coffee when I read Conturella hahaha and then you guys brought up Mishka from the grave. Where is this family? Back to Russia? Stella's era was unbelievable. (Friday 29 December 2023; 11:44)

Tanaka (104,706) by Bobby A from United States Right. She doesn't need Stella back. What MC needs is a songwriter/producer partner like Jack Antonoff or Ilya. Both of them have done wonders for Taylor's and Ariana's careers. He or she has to understand MC as the legendary artist that she is today. I would love to see Robert Glasper or James Poyser become her songwriting partners. If she wants any Grammy nominations or awards in 2024, she is going to have to step out of her comfort zone. A duet with Howard Hewett or Peabo Bryson would set the R&B world on fire and garner her the recognition from the Grammy committee that she has never received. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 22:21) this is a reply to message 104,703

Tanaka (104,703) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Y'all must really be trolling because when Stella was in charge of Mariah's business Mariah's image was down in the gutters. It took years for RocNation to build her back up to the legend status that she truly should have been all along. Stella really had her going around LA in her damn bodysuits and put her in a reality show that was a through and through mess. Also not y'all out here missing a thief who stole from Mariah. Bye. Mariah doesn't need Stella's chunky highlighter and cheap leather jackets in her world. I'd rather her not be "relevant". (Thursday 28 December 2023; 19:35)

We need an uptempo song (104,700) by Bobby A from United States Sitting here thinking that music this year was really boring. No one released anything exciting. For the first time in years, there was not a song of summer. I am hoping MC and Ariana Grande give us great uptempo jams for this summer. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 13:04) this is a reply to message 104,686

We need an uptempo song (104,686) by MusicfanJ from Germany Cool response from Adele. I like her even more that she doesn't feel the need to do a trend for some kids. I get sick if I just hear the word Tik Tok. Lol. I hope Mariah will do her thing without that stupid app too. Good music is needed, nothing more. The best thing about a certain age and mature is that you don't have to follow all stupid trends. A grown-up is above those things. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 15:54)

Mariah and Brenda (104,697) by Bobby A from United States I hope MC makes it to number #1 for another week and beats RATCT. It has been an interesting holiday season. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 11:31) this is a reply to message 104,690

Mariah and Brenda (104,690) by Edward from USA According to Talk of the Charts, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" are once again in a dead heat for the number one on the next Hot 100 with Rockin' having a slight edge. Stream guys. (Thursday 28 December 2023; 01:50)

Tanaka (104,679) by Bobby A from United States To everyone on the board and Eric, I apologize for my ignorant comments. I was out of line. Sometimes I am too analytical and I forget about the broader audience on the board. Please forgive me and don't hold it against me going into 2024. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 10:53) this is a reply to message 104,675

Tanaka (104,675) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands "No straight man is going to stay with a woman who has no desire to give him any children." This is the most stupid thing I've read in a long time. And that also includes messages from Andrew. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 00:54)

Tanaka (104,674) by Bobby A from United States I heard last week on a Top 40 radio morning talk show that they split because he wanted kids and MC didn't. I guess he told someone and it was leaked to the media. We got the statement today after the concerts ended probably at MC's request. I said years ago that there was going to be pressure on Tanaka to give his mother some grandchildren. No straight man is going to stay with a woman who has no desire to give him any children. That is the reason Sofia Vargara and Joe Manganiello divorced. (Wednesday 27 December 2023; 00:15) this is a reply to message 104,673

Tanaka (104,673) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Bryan released a statement confirming what we've all probably already knew at this point that they broke up. This was one of her longest relationship and even though at first I didn't ship them (I thought it was Stella's influence and also that Mariah was in a vulnerable state and needed that confidence boost of dating someone hot and young) but over the years they seemed really happy. I never saw Bryan try to use his relation with Mariah to be more relevant/famous. Their relation seemed quite strong because Stella tried to break them up but eventually got fired. The breakup probably happened earlier in the year because Mariah was saying last Christmas was a very bad time for her. Rumor is that they separated because Bryan wanted a family but Mariah didn't (and I don't blame her, her pregnancy was difficult and I'm sure her priorities are different as she already has 2 kids). (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 22:59)

Merry Christmas to all (104,669) by Bobby A from United States I thought you were watching Glitter when you asked your question. (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 14:15) this is a reply to message 104,668

Merry Christmas to all (104,668) by Edward from USA Nah, I was just asking. (Tuesday 26 December 2023; 13:20)

Merry Christmas to all (104,660) by Bobby A from United States Glitter, dahling. Lol. (Monday 25 December 2023; 23:02) this is a reply to message 104,659

Merry Christmas to all (104,659) by Edward from USA That'll be a boost for next week position on Billboard. Record: the only song that has been the first and last number one of the year five years in a row. Sorry. I've been splashing heavily, Mariah told me to do it. Question? What is it called when you shower in gold? I can't seem to remember. (Monday 25 December 2023; 20:34)

Merry Christmas To All (104,658) by Bobby A from United States Don't forget to catch last year's Christmas special tonight at 8pm Eastern on CBS. (Monday 25 December 2023; 20:04)

Happy Christmas (104,654) by Bobby A from United States Merry Christmas Lambs. MC's voice sounds amazing. She is going to surprise us with a new album that is going to make the Lambs proud. Something inside tells me that she has signed with UMG. Plus, Britton Nelson (UMG) was the AR Manager for the It's A Wrap vinyl release. It would make perfect sense for MC to return back to Def Jam for MC16. By the way, our Music Box Anniversary merchandise will be arriving in 5 weeks. (Monday 25 December 2023; 14:48) this is a reply to message 104,649

Happy Christmas (104,649) by Jamie from UK Happy Christmas everyone. I hope you all have a lovely day. Check out MC latest Instagram post, she's sounding pretty good, that's a great present for us all. Enjoy Jamie. (Monday 25 December 2023; 09:27)

Clarity clarification (104,645) by Bobby A from United States Music Box is one. Charmbraclet is another one. (Sunday 24 December 2023; 21:40) this is a reply to message 104,644

Clarity clarification (104,644) by Matty from Vancouver Canada I was hoping to have a convo about the albums we think MC has a crystal clear vocal album. Not sales. What albums could be sung without production or background? Emancipation is very well produced, the debut is extremely produced. Got me? (Sunday 24 December 2023; 20:52)

New albums (104,635) by Bobby A from United States I didn't say I liked JLo. Lol. I was just simply posting that she has a new album coming out next year like other artists. You may get a chance to use her new album booklet. It is going to be released February 16th in physical CD format in the UK. Honest Jon's Records or Sounds of the Universe will probably have plenty of copies. (Sunday 24 December 2023; 01:34) this is a reply to message 104,634

New albums (104,634) by Andrew from the UK Squeeze me? Baking powder? Did you just say you're looking forward to a new "album" from "J.Lo"? I wish hard copies were still a thing because I would buy one, use the booklet to wipe myself after skimming the disc across the water. She's not even an entertainer. She's duplicitous, and a liar. She is not what she is. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 20:33)

New albums (104,632) by Bobby A from United States 2024 is shaping up to be year which artists who haven't released an album in 5 years or more will release their long awaited new albums. We can look for new albums from JLo, Keyshia Cole, Usher, Sheryl Crow, Daley, Marsha Ambrosius and MC. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 15:09)

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,631) by Bobby A from United States I miss that too. When she did it at the end, she felt good about her performance. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 14:37) this is a reply to message 104,630

Best Love Takes Time performance (104,630) by Shezz from Pk Also, she does the "blind-ahhh" like "treated me kind-ahhh" that you love so much Andrew. I miss the way she used to hang her head back whenever she ended a performance. Happy holidays everybody and nice to see you posting again Mimi L. Stay. (Saturday 23 December 2023; 03:18)

Lil Snowman (104,600) by Bobby A from United States She wrote this little Christmas jam with my favorite R&B slow jam producer, Harvey Mason Jr. I wish MC would cover his most famous R&B slow Jam How You Gonna Act Like That by Tyrese. (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 22:33) this is a reply to message 104,599

Lil Snowman (104,599) by MusicfanJ from Germany I really like this one, I know no comparison to her other [Christmas] songs. But I think it's really fun and I like that "Run Run Rudolph" Rock and Roll vibe. "Christmas time is in the air again" is my favourite right now. So classy and dreamy. "When [Christmas] comes" is another favourite. What are your actual [Christmas] favourites? (Wednesday 20 December 2023; 15:26)

Obsessed in the UK (104,590) by Bobby A from United States Stacey, just ask yourself if Say Somethin' could have paved the way for WBT in the same way? ILT was the party record that TEOM needed as the lead single. It said that Mariah Carey was back. A January release date and a delayed video caused it to stall at number 16. (Monday 18 December 2023; 23:35) this is a reply to message 104,589

Obsessed in the UK (104,589) by Stacey from USA I had the same issue with ILT. The whole concept of the song didn't make sense to me. That is until WBT was released. Here we go now. Let's go now. Silence. Then WBT started and the rest is history. (Monday 18 December 2023; 22:13)

Mariah is back at #1 (104,588) by Bobby A from United States She has it now for the next two weeks. (Monday 18 December 2023; 22:10) this is a reply to message 104,586

Mariah is back at #1 (104,586) by Edward from USA According to Billboard, Mariah is back at #1. (Monday 18 December 2023; 19:27)

Article: Mariah Carey stops by Library of Congress (104,568) by Bobby A from United States MC was emulating what a teacher would wear. The two piece dress suit was a popular ensemble for teachers back in the late 80s and early 90s. (Sunday 17 December 2023; 00:29) this is a reply to message 104,567

Article: Mariah Carey stops by Library of Congress (104,567) by Stacey from USA I kinda wish she'd dress like this all the time. (Saturday 16 December 2023; 23:20)

Mariah Carey in the UK (104,562) by Bobby A from United States Andrew, you should be a staff writer for Rolling Stone magazine. This week your editorials have been fascinating coffee table reading before work in the morning. I can't wait to read what you will say in 2024. (Saturday 16 December 2023; 12:59) this is a reply to message 104,559

Mariah Carey in the UK (104,559) by Andrew from the UK Having taken off with I'll Be There, not until the Memoirs era did Mariah drop from being a pretty steady Top 10 artist. There were certainly some blips along the way, most notably releasing Butterfly as a single but Mariah for many many years was a mainstream radio listed artist. However, I'd agree that she became the source of much derision after she took her clothes off in 1997. Nobody wanted it from her. This emerging vanity aspect of her personality was quite off-putting to British people. The Heartbreaker Remix and Loverboy videos did maximum damage to her profile as did the expanding breasts which started ignoring each other sometime around 1998 into 1999. It does all strike me as possibly a little bit unfair. Women - and girls, even - were treated very differently back then, such were the times that they would often be asked about their breasts in interviews. There is a video on YouTube of it happening to Britney when she was about 17 years old and it is uncomfortable viewing. But with Mariah I believe she was very respected as a top-tier vocalist and she was, at the very essence of her being, a solid-bet of a hitmaker - the "Songbird Supreme", no less. That she had achieved this through sheer talent won her many fans who became confused at her need to add sex and sexuality to her career. It smacked of desperation and she was somewhat "slut-shamed". I cannot help but often wonder what Mariah's career would be like if it was taking off in this day and age. Almost certainly she would not have endured the ridicule for having a mental health crisis but, rather, I would hope she would be, or have been, treated a lot more sympathetically. Regardless of whataboutery, the success of her singles and her popularity whenever she visited the UK cannot be diminished and it serves to emphasise that if she has the right material and promotion she will be successful. Unfortunately, in terms of both, she has had neither for well over a decade now. The Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour needs to hit the road again. N.b. Sorry for the essay, J-L, but I do suffer from insomnia. I gotta get me some sleep. Also, check out the chart-placing of "Obsessed", I don't recall it underperforming like that. (Saturday 16 December 2023; 06:42)

UK Lamb (104,557) by Bobby A from United States Great topic, Matty and Jamie. I understand better now why MC's popularity diminished after Music Box. (Friday 15 December 2023; 23:22) this is a reply to message 104,552

UK Lamb (104,552) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Thank you Jamie. That was such a thoughtful and understandable response. That's how I've seen and understood it tbh. Much of the UK don't understand or relate to her post Butterfly. I personally didn't relate to Mariah until Charmbraclet (I was in grade 11 at the time). I remember Mariah being the hottest artist in my grade 9 year (from a Canadian perspective), which was Heartbreaker era. Before that she was "Mom's music". Then when I went to uni, everyone was obsessed with TEOM album, and then during the E=MC2 era every queer club in the country was blasting Mimi. After those impressionable life moments, me and my friends have been buckled in for the ride. (Friday 15 December 2023; 18:56)

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