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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.

It's time... almost (103,809) by Bobby A from United States Halloween is in two weeks. What is MC going to do this year to top last year's "it's time" video? I suspect this year Roc and Roe will be involved in the video. By the way, the 2019 Merry Christmas Anniversary Edition was released on November 1st, 2019. It will be 4 years old this year. I am ready for the festive season to begin. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 12:27)

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,808) by Bobby A from United States I did some research. Although it was released as the 2nd single and a video was made, Miss You Most failed to chart. I did notice an increase of plays in retail stores in 2019 and 2020, but radio won't consider playing it. It is such beautiful song that I don't mind its sadness. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 12:15) this is a reply to message 103,807

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,807) by Zachariah from Croatia From every day life, especially around that time. I always play festive music so I don't have to think about loneliness and being sad in that period. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 11:51)

The Star (103,800) by Bobby A from United States I just pulled out another gem released 5 years ago. 1993 MC would have let loose on The Star. I hope more Marc Shaiman collaborations will happen. This collaboration really captured the essence of MC's unique melody with his own musical brilliance. By the way, something special is happening about Caution in November. Can you believe it has been 5 years since its release? I have something special planned for Cautuon on November 16th. Stay tuned in 4 weeks. (Thursday 19 October 2023; 04:43)

Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (103,798) by Bobby A from United States I just thought about this song today. Why are Christmas ballads not as popular as up tempo songs during the Christmas season? Every song released and makes it unto the charts is up tempo or mid tempo. You would think with the right promotion and airplay, Miss You Most could easily be a top 10 hit each year. (Wednesday 18 October 2023; 23:01)

Tis the season for something... (103,790) by Bobby A from United States The ensemble dahling always overshadows the wait for a big announcement. I wish that she just teases us that an announcement is coming soon. I need time to save my coins. I bet James Poyser knows. He always posts daily on X about things. (Wednesday 18 October 2023; 03:28) this is a reply to message 103,789

Tis the season for something... (103,789) by SM from Citizen of the World Mariah can't do a thing without getting criticism. I mean you're really gonna judge her dress in a photo with her children? That's just pretty low. Most of these comments on this board are low, it's sad. (Wednesday 18 October 2023; 00:48)

Einstein is a No No (103,786) by Bobby A from United States E=MC2 is a clever album title and her most unique. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 23:03) this is a reply to message 103,784

Einstein is a No No (103,784) by Bill from the UK Especially as Einstein is more keystrokes that E=MC2. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 18:40)

Tis the season for something... (103,781) by Bobby A from United States I knew something was up with the new Instagram picture with twins yesterday. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 17:53) this is a reply to message 103,780

Tis the season for something... (103,780) by Shezz from Pk Mariah has a Spotify taping with fans in LA in early November. She is also rumored to make a big announcement before her Christmas tour starts and have a big collaboration coming up. Could the fabled "Themed Album" be another Christmas album? Whereas a third Christmas album would be crazy even for Mariah, it also could be her safest album venture. Mariah is smart and knows her albums don't sell anymore but she also knows that she holds special magical powers during the holiday season. It's a long shot but maybe she's recorded another holiday album with a lot of collaborations? Either way - something is a'brewing. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 15:25)

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,775) by Bobby A from United States Libra, we all are truly concerned about MC's career. Retirement will save her legacy. If she continues down this path of poor performances, YouTube viewers and music critics are not going to be nice anymore. She should stop performing live until her vocal issues are resolved. I would rather have The Rarities release #2-5 for the next 5 years than for MC to continue performing live and sounding a hot mess. I just wish Kuk Harrell or Mervyn Warren or Donald Lawrence were around in the 90s as her vocal coach producing her vocals. They would have told her no to the way she sung in that breathiness tone from 1995-1999 and to stop the whistle notes. If only Tommy made MC have a vocal coach during those early years, we might not be cringing in our seats now with every live performance. (Tuesday 17 October 2023; 01:04) this is a reply to message 103,769

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,769) by Libra Lamb from USA Negativity is contagious as heck. And for all those saying MC should retire, maybe you should take your own advice and retire from here and from MC and go live your happy lives, because you come across bitter and annoying. (Monday 16 October 2023; 16:16)

The Einstein talk had me thinking (103,763) by Bobby A from United States Wasn't it reported that the hip hop production team The Runners did a couple of songs on Einstein? I would love to hear those two songs one day. Imagine one of their songs after Side Effects. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 21:05) this is a reply to message 103,757

The Einstein talk had me thinking (103,757) by "MariahHater" from Hell Einstein is an album enjoyable more than TEOM. Sure there are many fire records on TEOM but Einstein is in a different layer. The freest Mariah Carey has ever been. Artistry, vocals, looks and having fun. Too bad NC ruined it lol. Anyways, the trade-off are the twins which should be her whole world and not her already established career. Not because I am a fan but everytime TMB goes in radio - which TMB was labeled as her weakest sounding Number 1 - this really deserved to be on the top. If released now, does not sound dated and listening to it makes me in awe that, she really did dig this vs her peers which was left in the encyclopedia era. The only thing that really make fans angry is her lack of honesty which I think she owes to us. If she can't do stuff anymore then tell it to us, I think the lambily world can support her than being rapped as stiff like wood baby ala Missy Elliot. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 09:20)

The Art of Letting Go (103,759) by Bobby A from United States Bill, where have you been? I opened up my Mariah book just for you. Lol. Great post as always. We are watching MC sink further in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Her mind is in Capri while her body is in New York preparing for 13 facade of Christmas concerts. The four employees who could have a talk with her and get her to stop these concerts are Daniel, Maryann, Trey, and Takeytha. They are participating with her in these concerts that we all know will not make MC sound and look any better this Christmas. How can they not say anything and watch what she doing to herself? I see their checks in their hands as they run to the bank. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 13:29) this is a reply to message 103,758

The Art of Letting Go (103,758) by Bill from the UK I'm sure I'm not alone in having an impending sense of dread, rather than excitement, about the upcoming Christmas concerts. At this point we know the drill. 95% lipped performances with the occasional "eh" barked out, peppered with a couple of verses being "spoken melodically" for good measure. The focus will be on the hair, make up, breasts, and shimmering gown or, heaven forbid, a return to those hideous leotards. YouTube will be littered with comments from the delusionals saying it's live, she has a cold, she has nothing to prove, she's preserving her voice etc. That last one always gets me lol. What on earth is she preserving her voice for, if not when performing live in concert? I mean, she's been preserving her voice since 1997. It's preserved for heaven's sake. My advice as Mariah's manager? Cancel the concerts, retire gracefully, and focus on re-releasing back catalogue specials. Start with The Rarities II You (I Lose Control, We're Not Making Love Anymore, There for Me, and Randy's Theme all should have been represented on the original), find and release your infamous demo tape so we can experience what Tommy did in the limo that fateful night, HD the crap out of the Music Box, Daydream (especially London, which I attended), Butterfly, Rainbow and Charmbracelet Tour footage, and please, seek permission from the estate of Prince to release your Glitter-era duet. Stagger that out over the next few years with "30" releases of the studio albums as their anniversaries hit and everyone will forget about the dreadful performances of the last 10-15 years which are now greatly outweighing the good. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 10:01)

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,756) by Bobby A from United States You are a tough man to flirt with. Lol. We are still cool. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 04:01) this is a reply to message 103,752

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,752) by Andrew from the UK 4 hours behind me would put you somewhere around where the Titanic sank. Which is fitting. Check your figures. Plus I got Randy for my deep South. You'll have to come up with something new. (Sunday 15 October 2023; 00:39)

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,751) by Bobby A from United States Andy, since you have been back something has come over me. Reading your posts have really gotten me think more like you. It's been like honey for my intellect thinking more like you. We should Zoom one Saturday at 7pm your time 3pm my time. I would love to meet you. I hope my deep southern U.S. accent doesn't scare you away. Lol. (Saturday 14 October 2023; 23:27) this is a reply to message 103,750

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,750) by Andrew from the UK Bobby-A, I am rubbing off on you. And not in the way you might initially have hoped. That is the most frank and honest thing you have said. Freeing, isn't it? (Saturday 14 October 2023; 22:22)

It's A Wrap visualizer (103,748) by Bobby A from United States MC does not have great management if anyone is managing her career now. She doesn't have someone telling her that I don't think you should be releasing a visualizer for a 14 year old song right now. Everything is just off right now leading up to her biggest time of year. (Saturday 14 October 2023; 16:12) this is a reply to message 103,740

It's A Wrap visualizer (103,740) by Andrew from the UK I wish it were possible to unsee things. Pray tell, who is that cartoon woman? It’s certainly not Mariah Carey. Watch that video and then think back to, say, Anytime You Need A Friend at Proctor's Theatre. Could you ever have imagined, in the most wild of your dreamings, that the Mariah who sang that song on that stage that fateful night would go on to produce utter visual and audio cack such as this? (Saturday 14 October 2023; 05:53)

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,743) by Bobby A from United States We will know by the end of the Merry Christmas One and All shows where MC's career will be next year. There is a reason why she doesn't have a recording contract right now. MC knows why she doesn't have a recording contract. No one would have believed in 1997 that the greatest female singer in world would not have a recording contract in 2023. It's sad that she couldn't get a indie or Shanachie recording contract right now. No label executive wants to invest money in her with the current state of her voice. There is talk among label executives about MC's career. We are no longer in an extended break between albums. We are in an official undisclosed album hiatus right now. (Saturday 14 October 2023; 13:01) this is a reply to message 103,738

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,738) by Edward from USA I agree. Mariah has been in control of her career since Butterfly. I have said this so many times, but I'll say it again: In an interview with Perez Hilton back in 2008, when there were rumors that Migrate would be the second single, he asked about it and Mariah quickly let him know that she knew what she was doing, that the second single would be a ballad. They really thought Bye Bye would be a smash. Some of these delulu should have hold Mariah accountable for her bad decisions and stop justifying shit. (Friday 13 October 2023; 21:32)

Questions for JD (103,739) by Bobby A from United States Just flipping through my Mariah book looking at all of the managers MC has had in 30 years. The most shocking manager era was when JD became her manager. After 10 years later, I have questions for JD. What happened between you and MC that caused your management deal with MC to end?. Did you have a different direction for MIAM after the Walmart TAOLG leak? Did you ever suggest to MC that she retire in 2013 after the commercial failure of MIAM? What is the music industry saying about MC's lack of vocal ability now? What is your favorite MC collaboration? Finally, why did you allow MC to record I Don't and Save The Day? (Saturday 14 October 2023; 05:24)

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,732) by Bobby A from United States Lol. We may not find out until 20 years later what is truly wrong with Mariah. Maybe she has been suffering long-term effects from dislocating her shoulder in 2013. She hasn't moved on stage much since 2013. We may never know what is going on with MC. It took her 17 years to tell the world that she is bipolar. (Friday 13 October 2023; 00:14) this is a reply to message 103,729

What is wrong with Mariah? (103,729) by Brandon from USA Something is definitely wrong here. I have been saying the same thing. Although she looked beautiful in the MB30 videos, I'm like why can't she just move and act naturally. It's very irritating sometimes. Then when she performs in Qatar, she's almost lifeless on stage, standing almost completely still and not performing at the level of a superstar who's been on stage for 30+ years. Let's not even talk about how much of the show she was lip syncing. I'm not sure what is going on behind the scenes but something definitely isn't quite right. (Thursday 12 October 2023; 22:34)

Migrate (103,724) by Bobby A from United States I was just thinking about Migrate and how it was such misstep in her career that cost her a #1 song. Mariah Carey's top five negative career decisions are the following: 1. Migrate - Island/Def Jam's decision not releasing it as the second single. 2. Glitter - I don't need to say why. 3. American Idol - She was made a mockery of by the producers for ratings. Let's have the viewers tune in each week to see Mariah and Nicki fight on live TV. 4. Through The Rain - Prior to Charmbracelet, MC had never released a ballad as her first single. 5. A No No - The failure of securing Cardi B. was a shame and let down after all the hype about the talk of Cardi B. on the remix. (Thursday 12 October 2023; 13:01) this is a reply to message 103,723

Migrate (103,723) by Zachariah from Croatia Migrate would be a such banger is she only did a cool video like Get Your Number or It's Like That. Something fun. (Thursday 12 October 2023; 09:12)

Butterfly the song (103,722) by Bobby A from United States I remember R&B radio in 1997 playing Butterfly like every hour when the video was released. Butterfly is MC's best written song from the 90s. So, why hasn't it ever been covered? But, who could cover it today and sing it well? Coco Jones? Ariana Grande? Tamar Braxton? So that brings me to my final question. Why hasn't MC had an allstar tribute album like Aretha, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, and Luther? Isn't she worthy of such a tribute after 30 years in the music business? I think that she is worthy. It would probably be a platinum selling album too. Butterfly brought me here because this song signifies why MC is the greatest at melody and lyrics. Tommy must have lost it when he heard Butterfly that he had to set MC free. (Thursday 12 October 2023; 01:03)

2013 The Art Of Letting Go (103,721) by Bobby A from United States I love it, T. This could have been the tracklisting to propell TAOLG to platinum status. Great choice with BGK as track #1. (Wednesday 11 October 2023; 23:02) this is a reply to message 103,719

2013 The Art Of Letting Go (103,719) by T from USA I've always seen this record as an old school vibe album so obviously I would include Mesmerized, which was recorded in 2012. I would've also loved Up Out Of My Face on that album as it's a way of letting someone go. Imagine the duet with Nicki at that stage during American Idol? All in all I'd keep the album short and sweet but impactful. PS. I always pictured Betcha, Hate U, and It's a Wrap also perfect fits for it. Look at the story this album would tell about her relationship: 1. Betcha Gon' Know 2. Faded 3. Up Out My Face (ft. Nicki Minaj) 4. H.A.T.E.U. 5. Dedicated (ft. Nas) 6. Beautiful (ft. Miguel) 7. You're Mine 8. You Don't Know What To Do 9. Camouflage 10. Mesmerized 11. Cry 12. Meteorite 13. It's A Wrap (ft. Mary J Blige) 14. The Art Of Letting Go PS. I still think Obsessed on Einstein would've been a game changer. (Wednesday 11 October 2023; 20:56)

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,718) by Bobby A from United States Do you think that there are 8-10 TEOM songs in the vault for a 30th anniversary? (Wednesday 11 October 2023; 18:35) this is a reply to message 103,709

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,709) by jaker20 from US How tragic that would have been, considering 13+ years later MOAIA is out-streaming MC2, all her albums in fact except Daydream and TEOM. I don't think Obsessed would have helped E=MC2. Obsessed was a hit because it was a lead single. Otherwise, it would have met the same fate as IBLYLT, which I thought was a great single and deserved better promo. (Wednesday 11 October 2023; 01:12)

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,714) by Bobby A from United States I remember when DFAU came out. I was like where did this song come from. It had everything you wanted in a pop Rnb ballad. Radio played it so much. And don't forget about that bridge. No one had done something like that before. (Wednesday 11 October 2023; 08:42) this is a reply to message 103,708

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,708) by Will from England I don't know, Obsessed was a last minute addition to MOAIA after Bagpipes was released and she wrote it in response specifically. I don't think that sonically, it makes sense for those 4 songs to be on E=MC2 because her voice had changed again by that point (it sounded fuller vs the songs on E), and they just don't flow well with the party atmosphere she had with that album. DFAU etc. worked well for TEOM because there was still a sonic theme going that she was after and they fit well with the rest of the album. Those four just don't go on E. (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 22:43)

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,713) by Bobby A from United States Great post, T. Can you post one about MIAM? The Art Of Letting Go vs. MIAM. I think 100 Percent and Save The Day (before she added the Lauryn Hill sample) and Triumphant were going to be on MIAM. (Wednesday 11 October 2023; 02:23) this is a reply to message 103,699

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,699) by T from USA We all know the tragic story of E=MC2's trajectory after the first single, the disappearance of Mimi and then the re-emergence in depression. In hindsight, with the lack of commercial success she's had since (except Christmas), one really can look back at the mistakes made like not releasing Migrate as the second single and think it was her last big change at commercial dominance. Would've a re-release like she did with TEOM made a big difference? Would it have sparked new life for the album? Imagine Obsessed was the fourth single from a repackaged album. I think I would've taken that over MOAIA. 1. Migrate (ft. T-Pain) 2. Touch My Body 3. Cruise Control (ft. Damian Marley) 4. I Stay In Love 5. Side Effects (ft. Young Jeezy) 6. I'm That Chick 7. Love Story 8. I'll Be Lovin You Long Time 9. Last Kiss 10. Thanks For Nothing 11. OOC 12. For The Record 13. Bye Bye 14. I Wish You Well 15. Obsessed 16. Betcha Gon' Know 17. H.A.T.E.U. 18. It's a Wrap (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 01:34)

Mariah's X - Israel (103,712) by Bobby A from United States I have never seen MC post anything about horrific or war related events. She did endorse President Barack Obama several times and even wrote a song for him called Bring It On Home. She has never been a social activist. (Wednesday 11 October 2023; 02:15) this is a reply to message 103,707

Mariah's X - Israel (103,707) by Andrew from the UK I'm not one for pathetic showboating on X or other platforms but Mariah has, has she not, posted before about awful things that have happened, such as unlawful killings be the police, etc. Thus, I wonder: where is the message of solidarity with the good people of Israel who have been subjugated to terrorism on a mass scale by fundamentalist terrorist psychopaths? Are the people of Israel not worthy of mention or support? (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 20:58)

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,703) by Bobby A from United States The guest rap features on E=MC2 are the best out of all her albums. You can't get any tighter than T-Pain, Damian Marley, and Young Jezzy. I would add Gucci Mane for Obsessed remix. (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 04:59) this is a reply to message 103,699

Einstein re-release in 2009 instead (103,699) by T from USA We all know the tragic story of E=MC2's trajectory after the first single, the disappearance of Mimi and then the re-emergence in depression. In hindsight, with the lack of commercial success she's had since (except Christmas), one really can look back at the mistakes made like not releasing Migrate as the second single and think it was her last big change at commercial dominance. Would've a re-release like she did with TEOM made a big difference? Would it have sparked new life for the album? Imagine Obsessed was the fourth single from a repackaged album. I think I would've taken that over MOAIA. 1. Migrate (ft. T-Pain) 2. Touch My Body 3. Cruise Control (ft. Damian Marley) 4. I Stay In Love 5. Side Effects (ft. Young Jeezy) 6. I'm That Chick 7. Love Story 8. I'll Be Lovin You Long Time 9. Last Kiss 10. Thanks For Nothing 11. OOC 12. For The Record 13. Bye Bye 14. I Wish You Well 15. Obsessed 16. Betcha Gon' Know 17. H.A.T.E.U. 18. It's a Wrap (Tuesday 10 October 2023; 01:34)

Qatar wedding performance (103,695) by Bobby A from United States MC was having vocal issues long before 2020. I don't think her vocal difficulties are because of Covid-19. She should just sit down with Oprah for a tell all Oprah special. She is not fooling the Lambs or the general public anymore. Will she tell us what is going on with her voice? At the end of the day, she owes her loyal fans a great live performance without lip syncing. (Monday 9 October 2023; 20:42) this is a reply to message 103,694

Qatar wedding performance (103,694) by Nicole from US A lambily friend of mine showed me an article regarding how having COVID can change the vocal folds and I didn't believe him first. But I went and searched at google and found a bunch of researches related to vocal fold paralysis with Covid. All I could think of is how Celine got affected with her voice recently and then Mimi having issues with her live voice. I don't know if they both had the virus but we can always have the benefit of the doubt. If that really was the cause of the drastic changes they both are going through, then we're just hoping for a miracle at this point. (Monday 9 October 2023; 19:14)

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