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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.

Who is she kidding? (102,875) by Bobby A from United States Is that why the board has been so quiet about her performance? Have you noticed that her hand doesn't go up in air like her early 90's and 2000's performances? It stays very close to her waist now like to say that she is not feeling like she will be able to execute her notes successfully. (Monday 12 June 2023; 22:30) this is a reply to message 102,873

Who is she kidding? (102,873) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway She can't sing a note anymore. (Monday 12 June 2023; 20:53)

Hopes for Mariah’s Pride performance (102,868) by Bobby A from United States The videos on the web are promising. She sounded better during the Pride performance than the Lovers and Friends performance. I love the Rainbow interlude dance remix with new lyrics. I am just wondering if the hold up for new music has nothing to do with vocal issues, but rather not having a record label. (Sunday 11 June 2023; 08:06) this is a reply to message 102,865

Hopes for Mariah’s Pride performance (102,865) by Brandon from USA What are you guys hoping to see during Mariah's upcoming performance? I want to see a completely revamped set list with her performing a lot of her remixes. I don't want to see any long sequined gowns but more body suits, jump suits and short flirty dresses. I also want to see a confident, well rehearsed Mariah owning the stage. I do not want to see her in tight corsets or super tall heels that restricts her movement or singing. I don't want a bunch of lip syncing with an occasional "Aye" shout nor for her to look as though she's lost on stage and doesn't know where to go. I want her to properly warm up that golden voice and tear the house down like we know she can. (Friday 9 June 2023; 18:20)

The Weekend collaboration (102,866) by Bobby A from United States I was going to post about the song yesterday, but got busy headed to the airport. It's called Popular and it is a hot summer song. It also features Playboi Cardi. I like the way Madonna swoops in for her verse like she has been singing R&B all of her life. The beat is something that The Weekend has never done before. (Friday 9 June 2023; 18:35) this is a reply to message 102,864

The Weekend collaboration (102,864) by Brandon from USA The Weekend just released a song with Madonna and she's way past her prime so he obviously doesn't have a problem working with legacy artists. For some reason, he just wasn't interested in working with Mariah specifically. (Friday 9 June 2023; 18:09)

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,859) by Bobby A from United States We will probably never see artists like MC, Madonna, Rihanna, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Celine Dion 20 years from now with such popularity and wealth. (Friday 9 June 2023; 01:48) this is a reply to message 102,857

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,857) by Bill from the UK I think my point is more around being objective and holding the mirror up. Mariah's success in those other markets is mirrored or bettered by the others on the list, let's not forget that. Many of the females on the list claim to be the best selling lol. I agree Madonna isn't looking her best lately, but hey, who is? I mean I'm not even a fan of hers but I recognise she was a trailblazer and a lot of her songs will forever be part of pop culture. I know she doesn't like Mariah and Mariah doesn't like her, but that doesn't mean her accomplishments should be ignored. She's as bone fide a songwriter as Mariah is, perhaps more so? What irks me is the refusal, by some, to believe that anyone could possibly be better than Mariah at anything at all, ever. Purely because she has 20 number ones in one country. (Thursday 8 June 2023; 22:10)

The Weekend collaboration (102,855) by Bobby A from United States Whatever happened to MC wanting to collaborate with The Weekend? I just wonder how MC would have sounded on the Die For You remix or even on Out of Time. (Thursday 8 June 2023; 16:08)

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,850) by Bobby A from United States I will even take a JD produced track at this point. We have been in a MC drought far too long now. If she really wanted to be honest with all of us, she would sit down with Oprah for a TV special this summer and tell us everything about her voice problems, her feelings about Nick's many kids under 6 years old, and her troubled relationship with her mother and siblings. Oprah would love to let MC tell her story on her terms. (Wednesday 7 June 2023; 21:48) this is a reply to message 102,846

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,846) by Edward from USA I guess it's Mariah's fault. We need some studio music now. The Rarities 2 would have us all holding hands like we used to in middle school. (Wednesday 7 June 2023; 15:30)

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,834) by Bobby A from United States Edward, are you trying to teach the Lambs about angles? The obtuse angle is the smaller angle. Lol. I am cracking up this morning, but also concerned that MC not making a Forbes list is such a hot and contested topic among some Lambs. She will make other lists this year. (Tuesday 6 June 2023; 15:08) this is a reply to message 102,832

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,832) by Edward from USA You seem to be a lil bit obtuse. "Yass Queen" doesn't refer to sexuality. It refers to what delusional fans like yourself blindly call Mariah when she has done a great or horrible job. And Eric, my dear, has always been fair to all of us. You don't get to have a board like this for 25 years by being a tyrant. (Tuesday 6 June 2023; 14:30)

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,833) by Bobby A from United States Here we go again. Can't we all just agree to disagree on this board. We are all just a melting pot of many different backgrounds, beliefs, and opinions. Love and peace Lambs. (Tuesday 6 June 2023; 14:55) this is a reply to message 102,831

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,831) by Bill from the UK Mocking sexual preferences? What on earth are you talking about. We're talking about why Mariah is not on the Forbes list and I've presented logical facts as to why she isn't rather than the standard "she's had more number ones than anybody therefore she is the best" argument that always gets thrown around here by the delusionals. (Tuesday 6 June 2023; 14:20)

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,824) by Bobby A from United States Bill, you feel that Infinity was downfall of MC's career, right? MC's career never recovered after that horrible song was released and placed as the lead single on a greatest hits collection. She should have recorded and released a follow up to Vision of Love or something in its vain. Will she ever recover to reclaim her 2005 comeback? (Tuesday 6 June 2023; 01:44) this is a reply to message 102,822

Forbes richest women, no Mariah (102,822) by Bill from the UK I mean I was literally the only person that commented on the original article so gathered it was directed at me. But yeh, sorry, as great as Mariah was, she's nowhere near as rich and popular as the ladies in the Forbes article. This is why she isn't on the list lol. Keep slaying. (Monday 5 June 2023; 16:31)

Wait wait wait (102,821) by Bobby A from United States Most artists who are inducted are respected pop artists. When MC moved more into the R&B genre, she made it harder for music industry board members to nominate her for accolades that we as Lambs know she deserves. Remember it was just two years ago that she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. I believe the Emotions album was a R&B step in the wrong direction too soon. The back and forth from pop to R&B the first 4 albums confused a lot of music industry board members, but radio loved her pop and R&B songs. (Monday 5 June 2023; 14:01) this is a reply to message 102,819

Wait wait wait (102,819) by Randy from USA Sheryl Crow? They are inducting Sheryl Crow over Mariah Carey in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Look I like Soak Up The Sun but she doesn't have any of the statistics MC has. For a 9 time Grammy award winner, she has no number ones and has sold 50 million albums. Whitney, Janet, Madonna have all made it in. No MC? Come on industry. (Monday 5 June 2023; 12:26)

The Rarities 2 or something like it (102,809) by Bobby A from United States MC is going to have to release The Rarities 2 or something like it to get us excited again. I am growing so impatient with waiting on new music that I am listening and purchasing all of Jessie Ware's albums. She is amazing. Her music and artistry reminds me of what I miss about MC. Her 5th album, That Feels Good, is brilliant and the perfect album for a summer party. (Saturday 3 June 2023; 05:03)

Circles remix (102,806) by Bobby A from United States I love it. It's definitely a Ministry of Sound remix. Their remixes are known repetitive lyrics and altered vocals. I like the Dev Marvelous remix on YouTube better. (Friday 2 June 2023; 13:33) this is a reply to message 102,802

Circles remix (102,802) by Jamie from UK Check it out it's great. Good summer vibes. (Thursday 1 June 2023; 18:46)

Randy follow up (102,793) by Bobby A from United States According to Wikipedia, the original songwriters were commissioned by Disney. When MC signed on to sing Almost Home, she and producers Stargate changed it a bit and Almost Home became what was released. It's funny the website the Singersroom says that Sia Furler wrote the song with the other songwriters. It does have a Sia influenced melody during the lyrics. Could she be a ghost songwriter on the song? She was extremely popular then as a songwriter. (Wednesday 31 May 2023; 00:42) this is a reply to message 102,792

Randy follow up (102,792) by Bill from the UK Source? I quoted directly from Mariah's book. (Tuesday 30 May 2023; 18:33)

Circles remix (102,784) by Bobby A from United States I am curious see how he wraps the dance beat around her vocals. I love the vocals flaws in Circles as it helps to showcase her heartache and vulnerability in the lyrics. (Monday 29 May 2023; 18:55) this is a reply to message 102,783

Circles remix (102,783) by Jamie from UK I've just seen online there is supposed to be a Circles deep house remix released soon by DJ Eliemusic. I saw it on MariahCareyAu on Instagram. (Monday 29 May 2023; 14:07)

Best song intro (102,780) by Bobby A from United States You're so right, Matty. The Bachelorette commercial is what prompted my post. I was moving around cleaning in my living room and I heard the Fantasy intro and MC's iconic voice. I think that Fantasy has been used more in past 5 years in commercials and movies than any other MC song. 1990-1999 will always be the years that non fans will know Mariah Carey for her work and artistry. Cheers to the queen of iconic songs and intros and that voice back then. I hope that we get biopic movie in the next five years played by the Australian singer and actress Tina Arena. (Sunday 28 May 2023; 11:57) this is a reply to message 102,779

Best song intro (102,779) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Fantasy is like nothing else. I think it's her most known intro to non-lambs for sure and you just know exactly the fire and heat she's about to unleash. I love the "Bounce Bounce Bounce" from Migrate is epic especially for an album opener; probably her best album opener. I'd also back the LoverBoy Firecracker intro; it's a heartbreaker that she couldn't have released that initially. Ps. Any North American's see the upcoming commercial for The Bachelorette? [They] use [Fantasy] in it, and starts with that epic intro. It's almost a best of montage Fantasy it's [an] amazing commercial and I'm not even a fan of the show. (Sunday 28 May 2023; 06:38)

Best song intro (102,774) by Bobby A from United States The intro to Fantasy is MC's best song intro. (Saturday 27 May 2023; 04:02)

RIP Tina (102,768) by Bobby A from United States Tina was simply best. RIP Tina. (Thursday 25 May 2023; 00:43) this is a reply to message 102,765

RIP Tina (102,765) by MC1989 from Spain Long Live the Queen Of Rock. Today I can't stop crying. It is such a loss. I remember how her songs and her life story gave me strength during highschool. I hope Mariah lives many many years with health. We have to be thankful for having her among us. (Wednesday 24 May 2023; 22:06)

Studio (102,763) by Bobby A from United States I saw that post. She looks beautiful. (Wednesday 24 May 2023; 17:24) this is a reply to message 102,761

Studio (102,761) by Lady B from USA Anyone else see her latest IG post with the dogs where she mentions studio time? (Wednesday 24 May 2023; 16:20)

DFAU U.S. double vinyl (102,759) by Bobby A from United States Does anybody know why the U.S. double vinyl release never received an photo cover instead was packaged in a plain white cover with only a hype sticker? It looks like the Japan version received the official single cover. (Tuesday 23 May 2023; 17:10)

My issue with Rainbow (102,754) by Bobby A from United States Jamie, we are going to need a new topic for this week. This one didn't go in a good direction like the one last weekend. I messed up with this one. No more past album or era topics for me. (Sunday 21 May 2023; 22:06) this is a reply to message 102,753

My issue with Rainbow (102,753) by Randy from USA I think your problem with me is that I speak the truth and always have receipts. And yes I will be a broken record until we find out what happened in 1997. But I said some positive things about Rainbow the album. I waited outside of Sam Goody for 20 minutes until they opened. I had the Rainbow album cover on the back of my bathroom door. I don't hate MC. Never did. I hate MC's deceit. And I still love you Terna. (Sunday 21 May 2023; 15:18)

My issue with Rainbow (102,750) by Bobby A from United States Randy, but your number of high likes with your posts tell how respected you are on this board. You have become the leader of the board who keeps us on the right track. You were missed when you took your sabbatical some few years back. Please don't stay gone like that again. (Sunday 21 May 2023; 09:48) this is a reply to message 102,748

My issue with Rainbow (102,748) by Randy from USA I swear, I really do not come here to be negative. But that era introduced something insidious. Mariah's first lip sync was on the Oprah show in 1997 when she lipped Butterfly. Afterwards she sang everything for Butterfly and #1s live. When the promotion for Rainbow started that's when she started regularly lipping climaxes. Look at the ten thousand performances of Can't Take That Away. I agree with you the album is amazing from start to finish. But that was around the time Mariah started deceiving us live so I can't wave the Rainbow flag. (Sunday 21 May 2023; 02:18)

Rainbow was bigger than Daydream (102,745) by Bobby A from United States Well, here it is as I promised. I am probably going to get a lot of push back for making this statement. This is why I have made such a bold statement. Rainbow was MC's liberation album. She had creative authority to do what she wanted to on Rainbow. She wanted to fulfill her contractual obligations to Sony Music. So she recorded Rainbow in 6 months. The recording of Rainbow has been her shortest time ever to record an album. The Heartbreaker single Jay-Z feature was a first for MC. It was the first time in her career that another artist was featured on one her lead singles. MC wrote ballads that were closer to R&B than pop for Rainbow. Many of the ballads mirrored sentiments she experienced in her personal life. The first week album sales of 323,000 were the highest in her career at the time. It was the first time a single's remix was featured on the album's initial release. Mariah started this trend that many R&B/Hip Hop have duplicated. It was the first time a Mariah Carey album had two interludes included in the album's tracklisting. The Biana alter ego was introduced. The Heartbreaker video was more expensive than Fantasy. Heartbreaker is one of the most expensive videos ever made costing 2.5 million. Promotion and tour was bigger than Daydream. Agree or disagree? (Saturday 20 May 2023; 20:56)

Prelude to my next topic (102,743) by Bobby A from United States I have comprised some overall stats of Rainbow and Daydream in all areas and I have discovered some impressive stats. What I have discovered about Rainbow compared Daydream will get everybody talking and shine new light on MC as a brilliant artist. Rainbow was a huge success story for MC despite how Tommy sabotage its success. MC had total creative control during the recording and promotion of Rainbow while Tommy still had his puppet strings on MC during Daydream. Daydream was an enormous success, but MC lost such much control during the album promotion and looked defeated during her Grammys lost when she gave Columbia the best album of her career at the time. I will leave it there. I don't want share too much more of what I discovered about Rainbow being a huge triumph for MC. I don't think Rainbow has ever been called MC's liberation album But that is exactly what it was before Mimi was emancipated. Stay tuned for new post Saturday evening. Let me know your thoughts today. Agree or disagree? (Thursday 18 May 2023; 17:39)

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,741) by Bobby A from United States I know that I may seem a little eccentric at times, but you have to admit I have started some great topics this year. This one is my best so far. I have one new topic coming Saturday that is going to have the board talking all next week. MC will be proud of us next week. (Wednesday 17 May 2023; 16:05) this is a reply to message 102,740

Favorite 90s singles cover (102,740) by Jamie from UK Yes it's quite costly. I have a a Japanese 5" CD of I Don't Wanna Cry. (Wednesday 17 May 2023; 11:13)

Performance (102,722) by Bobby A from United States So, how would a vocal coach characterized MC's vocal issues? Maybe a deteriorating range, breathing problems, vocal chords closing up or inability to modulate notes to just sing at all anymore? I would like to know one day. Something is just not right with her voice. (Sunday 14 May 2023; 00:28) this is a reply to message 102,721

Performance (102,721) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Stopping by to say hi to everyone. I also watched the new performance and yes although it was low energy and she was out of breath at times, she still has a stage presence. We lambs do notice a lot haha but she's getting a lot of love from the general public. They don't care if she's lipping or out of breath. She looked stunning and so young straight out of 2005. But I do think she should lose the corset, it restricts her breathing and I would love to see her move around a bit more. But at the end of the day I am just happy she's still among us, still performing, relevant without publicity stunts and still a legend. I know everyone has their own opinion and that's fine but I think the whole poll/debate about whether she should go through with the nodule surgery or not is absolutely horrible. We don't know what her reasons are and every surgery has a chance of risk. Plus just basic decency we shouldn't be giving out medical opinions. We aren't doctors and we don't even know her medical history. (Saturday 13 May 2023; 17:25)

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