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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.

Tommy or no career at all (103,151) by Bobby A from United States MC never worked with Master P again after that mishap in the studio. Something is just off with her vocals and lyrics. I cringe every time I hear it. I am glad Clown came along on Charmbracelet to remind us what she is capable of when she is focused and works with one of the best and my favorite production duo Dre and Vidal. (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 17:43) this is a reply to message 103,150

Tommy or no career at all (103,150) by Tevin from USA Justice for "Did I do that". (Tuesday 8 August 2023; 16:18)

Tommy or no career at all (103,148) by Bobby A from United States Hey Biil, that's my favorite song with MC, JB, and TI. (Monday 7 August 2023; 22:25) this is a reply to message 103,147

Tommy or no career at all (103,147) by Bill from the UK Oh and Why You Mad. How could I forget that monstrosity? (Monday 7 August 2023; 20:35)

Loverboy (103,141) by Bobby A from United States The Loverboy debacle was probably the catalyst in MC's decline in popularity. First, who was the Virgin AR executive who pitched the idea to the promotional team to sell the single for 49 cents at retailers. The number one female artist at the time and you have to sell her lead album single for 49 cents to ensure a hit on the Hot 100 because radio airplay was weak. Second, the remix was disorganized with all of the special guests who overpowered MC's own remix. I remember back then thinking that there is too much going on the remix. Third, it was MC's first album lead single to not make it to #1. Finally, the Candy sample just did not hit hard enough as a sample for a lead single. After a couple of listens, you get bored with the heavy beat. (Sunday 6 August 2023; 16:29) this is a reply to message 103,140

Loverboy (103,140) by BFF from United States I think the released version with the "Candy" sample can best be described as an "interesting mess". Critics were right to call it subpar in comparison to Mariah's previous output. The video was fun, but the low quality of the released version definitely contributed to the underperformance of the "Glitter" soundtrack. The "Firecracker" version is vastly better than the released version. I personally think Mariah could have gotten away with releasing it even with Jennifer Lopez using "Firecracker" for "I'm Real". The original version of "I'm Real" ended up underperforming any way, and that song did not become a hit until it was remixed with Ja Rule. Mariah still needs to put out remix EPs for the Glitter album singles on streaming. Does anyone know if she's planning some type of "Glitter" anniversary release? (Sunday 6 August 2023; 14:21)

Tommy or no career at all (103,137) by Bobby A from United States I often wonder why did it take Tommy to discover MC. She had this beautiful voice in high school and the help of her brother Morgan after high school. Could it be that if Tommy had never been handed her demo tape, that we probably would have never had a Mariah Carey? The world didn't need another Whitney Houston or Aretha Franklin? MC sounded and emulated the both of them at the beginning of her career. It wasn't until her voice started to change in 1997 that we got a very different sounding Mariah and her musical style evolved into what it is today. I think Potrait gave us the full circle Mariah Carey who looked back at her career in a song. Just me thinking that God is not done with MC yet. This woman has bounced back so many times and caught the world's attention again. (Saturday 5 August 2023; 20:54)

Were I Mariah's manager (103,136) by Bobby A from United States If you know who Tauren Wells is, you would say he reminds me of how MC used to sing. His runs and tone is so MC. (Friday 4 August 2023; 23:14) this is a reply to message 103,135

Were I Mariah's manager (103,135) by TJ from Norway Perfect for an indie album. They never sell that much anyway. (Friday 4 August 2023; 20:00)

Were I Mariah's manager (103,133) by Bobby A from United States It must be heartbreaking for MC that she can't sing in the studio anymore to record songs for a new project. It has only been 4 years since Caution was released, but man it feels more like 6 years. I am sure there are a lot regrets now about not taking better care of her voice. (Friday 4 August 2023; 02:19) this is a reply to message 103,132

Were I Mariah's manager (103,132) by Edward from USA At least she can still say: "Hey, hey, hey" and "And you, and you, and you". Don't count her out. (Thursday 3 August 2023; 19:28)

Albums (103,123) by Bobby A from United States I believe MC received a pay out from Epic to dissolve that 3rd album or they counted RCA Inspiration Fall In Love At Christmas as credit for the 3rd album. Epic has dropped MC from their roster. (Tuesday 1 August 2023; 23:09) this is a reply to message 103,122

Albums (103,122) by Bill from the UK Well Mariah argued her way out of Sony's 10-album deal early. They said albums like Unplugged and #1's didn't count, but she countered as Unplugged charted in the albums chart, as #1's contained new material and new singles. Then they agreed to part with Greatest Hits being the 10th album. Same might be said for the Epic contract. Caution, #1 to Infinity and that All I Want for Christmas Is You compilation for the book were all released through Epic. That makes three of the same logic is applied. Time will tell. (Tuesday 1 August 2023; 20:04)

Mariah's version (103,105) by Bobby A from United States It became apparent to me today maybe MC's damaged to her voice is irreversible now because of her age and the vocal nodules have enlarged. Who knows maybe I am wrong? However, I feel Caution was probably her last album of new material. (Sunday 30 July 2023; 15:20) this is a reply to message 103,098

Mariah's version (103,098) by enwar00 from usa That Love Story acoustic performance is just beautiful, one of my faves, so short and sweet, forgot about it. Can you believe that was 15 years ago? That was a long time ago. I feel like a different person. Looking back now, an acoustic remake album would've been super cool. And she was still in her 30s. Now she's in her 50s. That's a big difference. Maybe her voice just wasn't meant to last. Maybe she's just enjoying her life and kids and hundreds of millions of dollars now. Personally I'm bored of the Christmas stuff. I loved Caution. I guess that was the last album. I'll go play it now. Never say never. Bye. (Saturday 29 July 2023; 04:59)

Mariah's version (103,097) by Bobby A from United States Are you referring to the Apple TV Plus or the Grammys Nomination performance remake? Either way, neither one compares to the flawless original. (Saturday 29 July 2023; 02:12) this is a reply to message 103,095

Mariah's version (103,095) by Bill from the UK I don't think I can forgive her for that hideous remake of "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)". What was she thinking? The 1994 version is faultless. (Friday 28 July 2023; 23:47)

Mariah's version (103,093) by Bobby A from United States Edward, are you saying MC's career over? She can lower the key to fit her current voice. I wish she would collaborate more with Nashville producers like Tedd T and David Garcia who probably could help her craft different versions of her catalogue or just a new song with her current voice. (Friday 28 July 2023; 20:47) this is a reply to message 103,092

Mariah's version (103,092) by Edward from USA Mariah is definitely not in a good place vocally to accomplish what Taylor is doing while she's still super popular. She should've done something like that back in 2010-2013, but I guess that ship has sailed. This is just beautiful. Had she re-worked some of her hits around this time, she would've come out a winner. Sadly, Mariah can't sing two words straight these days. It is sad, but evidenced by her last performance, it is true. (Friday 28 July 2023; 19:02)

Mariah's version (103,091) by Bobby A from United States Taylor Swift just recently released Speak Now Taylor's Version. She is definitely a business woman. I wish MC would re-record more of her most famous songs and her favorites that didn't get much love on the radio or albums. She could do it with the right producer. (Friday 28 July 2023; 16:01)

Happy 30th anniversary to Dreamlover (103,088) by Bobby A from United States Was it groundbreaking because of the iconic percussion intro and the almost 1 minute and half dance beat before MC starts singing? Who else was doing what he was doing back in the early 90s? David Morales started the industry to giving club remixes a specific name instead of just calling them the extended version like they were doing in the late 80s. (Thursday 27 July 2023; 23:37) this is a reply to message 103,086

Happy 30th anniversary to Dreamlover (103,086) by Brad from USA Rolling Stone has a really good article concerning the David Morales remix and how groundbreaking it was at the time. I still love that remix. (Thursday 27 July 2023; 21:52)

RIP Sinéad O'Connor (103,081) by Bobby A from United States She had an incredible voice. The opening verse of Nothing Compares 2 U says it all. RIP. (Thursday 27 July 2023; 15:06) this is a reply to message 103,080

RIP Sinéad O'Connor (103,080) by Edward from USA I didn't even realize about the "RIP" from your post. I'm here ready to start listening to "Universal Mother" when the news of her dead just came on TV. Sinéad O'Connor and Dolores O'Riordan had very tormented lives, but their artistry was just unique and great. May she rest in peace. (Thursday 27 July 2023; 01:34)

Summer ballads list (103,075) by Bobby A from United States I got to thinking today in this hot Texas heat about my favorite MC top 5 summer ballads to play after the sun goes down. 5. Circles 4. Lead The Way 3. Don't Forget About Us 2. We Belong Together 1. My All (Wednesday 26 July 2023; 03:16)

Bliss (103,071) by Bobby A from United States I was trying to keep it clean on a Sunday. Lol. (Monday 24 July 2023; 17:31) this is a reply to message 103,070

Bliss (103,070) by The Real Deal from USA Are we all forgetting about "Honey"? A song about semen. "It's like honey when it washes over me." She's actually never denied the sexual innuendos in that song when brought up. (Monday 24 July 2023; 17:16)

You messing with Daydream? (103,066) by Bobby A from United States Terna, I like your new profile picture. (Sunday 23 July 2023; 22:34) this is a reply to message 103,059

You messing with Daydream? (103,059) by Terna from Nigeria Yeah right. (Saturday 22 July 2023; 13:07)

Bliss (103,065) by Bobby A from United States Lol. Definitely have a hot playlist there. The beauty about Bliss is that it was MC's only sexual themed song until One Mo Gen. I like Bliss better because MC's vocals and incredible whistle notes. Tommy would never have allowed a Bliss type of song prior to 1999. Lol. (Sunday 23 July 2023; 16:24) this is a reply to message 103,063

Bliss (103,063) by Randy from USA Don't laugh. Bliss is on my sex playlist. Along with Janet Jackson's Would You Mind. Rope Burn, Toni Braxton's Maybe, Trey Songz Neighbors Know My Name, Janet Jackson's Anytime Anyplace, Usher's Dot.com, Madonna's Justify My Love, Ciara's Promise, Twista's Rain Down on Me, Ashanti's Rescue, Beyoncé's Speechless. TLC's Red Light Special, George Michael's Father Figure. Bliss is the only MC song I can be horizontal with another with. Hey, ya'll promised not to laugh. Check out some of these songs if you don't know them. (Sunday 23 July 2023; 04:26)

The songbird supreme (103,062) by Bobby A from United States This is wonderful news. $60 million is from the streaming sales of AIWFCIY each year and the other $20 million from her residual and retail income from her regular music. I wonder what her total worldwide album sales for The Rarities is now after two years. (Sunday 23 July 2023; 01:31) this is a reply to message 103,061

The songbird supreme (103,061) by Mariahsbaby from usa Mariah Carey's net worth has been officially updated and is now exceeding $600 miilion, with an annual income of $80m (via Alux). I love good news. (Saturday 22 July 2023; 22:39)

Time for lists lol (103,057) by Bobby A from United States I have it down in my Mariah book one time each in the MIAM era and the early part of the Caution era when GTFO and With You were released. (Friday 21 July 2023; 23:14) this is a reply to message 103,056

Time for lists lol (103,056) by Andrew from the UK Your statement is false. I won't call it a lie because you are not being discourteous. Play nice, now. (Friday 21 July 2023; 22:57)

You messing with Daydream? (103,050) by Bobby A from United States Right To Dream is one of my favorite MC songs that never did anything commercially, but it is probably one her best written songs post Glitter era. I really think Willie Nelson really helped MC write a gem. I wish that she would take more chances with other singer/songwriters and not just for a special project or movie. By the way Glitter and TEOM are #3 and #4 for magnum opus. (Friday 21 July 2023; 17:46) this is a reply to message 103,049

You messing with Daydream? (103,049) by Randy from USA Ahem. Butterfly is her magnum opus. Daydream is second. But I would never slam Daydream. It was the first CD I owned by her. Everything before that was cassette. And about banning Andrew. Isn't that request getting old. Kinda like me talking about 1997, Right to Dream and the 2006 Grammy cut and paste job. We are a dysfunctional family. All of us are needed. Terna gets on my last nerve and I would never want him banned or to stop posting. We love everybody. (Friday 21 July 2023; 15:42)

No controversial song or video (103,040) by Bobby A from United States MC is one of few artists who has never had a controversial song or video. The Obsessed video and song probably would come close to being controversial because she didn't know how Eninem would react to her comedic portrayal of him in the video and the shade lyrics about him. However, she has had many single releases that received a negative promotional plan or very low radio airplay. Can't Take That Away and H.A.T.E.U are on the top of the list for this category. (Wednesday 19 July 2023; 21:25)

Time for lists lol (103,033) by Bobby A from United States I think that David was offended by your GTFO lyric, "Why don't you get the." Interpretation is vague and difficult to know what you were trying to say to Randy. I am sure Randy understood. Be nice to me Andrew. Lol. You and I go way back and our board relationship was very contentious from 2013-2020. (Wednesday 19 July 2023; 14:16) this is a reply to message 103,030

Time for lists lol (103,030) by Andrew from the UK David: Randy is my friend outside of this board. He will understand the humour as will others, like Eddie, for example. I am sorry you do not. Alas, you do remind me that one can't say boo to a goose 'round here for fear that someone so precious starts screaming "hate" and why I did not miss it. Talking of being an unreliable witnesss: I have not posted on this board in two years. Two years. If every two years is how often you visit the board, you have quite some entitlement to demand how it is run. In the interest of harmony, I offer you my sincerest of apologies for having triggered you. (Wednesday 19 July 2023; 11:23)

Time for lists lol (103,029) by Bobby A from United States 10. Right To Dream 9. Bye Bye 8. Thirsty 7. GTFO 6. Obsessed 5. Stay In Love 4. Fly Like A Bird 3. Save The Day 2. Don't Stop (Funkin 4 Jamica) 1. H.A.T.E.U. (Wednesday 19 July 2023; 03:20) this is a reply to message 103,023

Time for lists lol (103,023) by Randy from USA So since there's no news right now, let's do our favorite MC singles (releases, sent to radio or video made) that didn't go to number 1. 10. GTFO 9. Never Too Far 8. Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 7. Loverboy 6. Never Forget You/Without You 5. Breakdown 4. Bye Bye 3. Can't Let Go 2. Through The Rain 1. Butterfly (Tuesday 18 July 2023; 20:35)

MC should come clean (103,021) by Bobby A from United States Really? If you go to the Epic website and scroll through their artist roster names, MC's name is not there. Legacy Recordings exist to manage the archive recordings of artists who released recordings under Sony and its subsidiaries. The Rarities album was released under Columbia/Legacy. (Tuesday 18 July 2023; 13:25) this is a reply to message 103,020

MC should come clean (103,020) by Nikki from usa So, we're just making things up now? Mariah hasn't been dropped. Epic is just another branch of Sony, Mariah's under Legacy for older artists. They're not going to get rid of her, she makes too much money every Christmas along with her back catalog. She has a 3 album deal and has only delivered 1. If they dropped her, they'd have to pay for that. Which didn't work out well for Virgin. She delivered different compilations with new music in 2019 and 2020. She can release an album when she wants to, but there's no rush in such a climate. She just finished producing a Broadway show and was discussing making her memoir movie. She's doing a lot behind the scenes. Her deal doesn't include touring, she has a specific deal with Live Nation. The way you all rip her vocals apart no matter what she does just doesn't surprise me, she's not rushing to release new material. Madonna's deal is done, not sure why she was brought up in this convo at all, did she even get a new one? (Tuesday 18 July 2023; 10:53)

Bye Bryan (103,014) by Bobby A from United States I knew something was up when her previous MIAM era bodyguard was back protecting her. It would have to be somebody who has children already and not in the music industry. I am pretty Tanaka was being pressured by his mother to give her some grandchildren. (Monday 17 July 2023; 01:45) this is a reply to message 103,013

Bye Bryan (103,013) by Brandon from USA So it's very obvious that MC and Bryan are no longer together. Who do [you] think would be a good match for our queen? (Monday 17 July 2023; 01:15)

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