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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.

Anderson .Paak (107,907) by Bobby A from United States Maybe MC and AP are dating and they are taking it slow. We will know for sure if AP makes a presence at her Valentine's Day Vegas show. (Thursday 2 January 2025; 21:38) this is a reply to message 107,904

Anderson .Paak (107,904) by MusicfanJ from Germany I hope they are not dating. I'm ecxited to hear music from him and Mariah. I can imagine that they are very creative while working on music because of a good connection. But I just don't see him as a new partner for her. Just my thoughts. (Thursday 2 January 2025; 14:07)

Remastering Daydream (107,893) by Bobby A from United States Could this be reason why Never Forgot You sounds so much louder on the maxi cd single than the album version? I have always noticed that listening to the two versions. (Sunday 29 December 2024; 01:08) this is a reply to message 107,890

Remastering Daydream (107,890) by Bill from the UK What you're hearing is an example of the loudness wars: essentially mastering engineers compress recordings to make them sound louder to compete with other poorly mastered (loud) records. This trend became mainstream thanks to Oasis and how their records sounded so much louder on the radio, and due to their popularity, everyone else started doing it. Daydream is an excellently recorded and mastered album, boasting a dynamic range of 13 which is one of the highest in her catalogue. It'd be a shame to lose all those beautifully subdued and quiet moments of the record against the crescendos and climaxes. But that's the way things seem to be going. Personally the CD sounds superb and doesn't need updating in my view. But who am I? (Sunday 29 December 2024; 00:24)

Merry Christmas SACD (107,883) by Bobby A from United States Hi Bill. It is so nice to see a post from you. I hope you post more in 2025. (Friday 27 December 2024; 23:43) this is a reply to message 107,881

Merry Christmas SACD (107,881) by Bill from the UK Hello all, a flying visit to say a belated Merry Christmas and an advanced Happy New Year to you all. The new super audio CD of Merry Christmas by Mobile Fidelity sounds fantastic. If you have a decent hifi set up and a good pair of headphones, it's worth investing in, as personally I think it is the best the album has ever sounded. There's so many nuances to unearth, I find with each listen I'm discovering more about an album I thought I knew inside out. I only wish the debut, Emotions, Music Box and Daydream would get the same treatment one day. Love to you all. (Friday 27 December 2024; 22:55)

Crystal ball prediction (107,875) by Bobby A from United States I think every morning news program played AIWFCIY in one of their segments during the last two weeks. Radio spins increased. It was playing in every department store. The tour was her biggest Christmas tour ever. The extra retail vinyl helped too. I believe something big is coming in 2025. It may not be MC16, but it will be something that will take the Lambs by surprise and snatch our pocketbooks and wallets. Lol. (Thursday 26 December 2024; 23:26) this is a reply to message 107,874

Crystal ball prediction (107,874) by Stacey from USA I just posted about this very thing. AIWFCIY is cemented as a classic along with Nat King Cole's version of The Christmas song or Bing Crosby singing White Christmas. You can't think of Christmas without those songs. Truly amazing and just another example of MC's talent to create an original holiday song that increases in popularity 30 years after its release. Enjoy the spoils year after year. (Thursday 26 December 2024; 22:37)

Last Christmas (107,871) by Bobby A from United States There is no need to worry about Brenda every gaining more Spotify listeners. MC just broke another Spotify record today. MC becomes the first black female artist in history to have 100,000 million monthly Spotify listeners. I am sure Fantasy is #2 behind AIWFCIY. There has been no stopping MC during the last quarter of the year. (Thursday 26 December 2024; 19:41) this is a reply to message 107,870

Last Christmas (107,870) by Edward from USA That might be true for Spotify US, but don't forget it's not the only metric they look at. YouTube, for example, has way more total usage with two billion users, even though it's behind Spotify and Apple in paid subscribers. Mariah's airplay and sales are much bigger than Brenda's too. (Thursday 26 December 2024; 19:05)

Ed Sheeran (107,864) by Bobby A from United States A Hozier and Mariah Carey collaboration in the vein of his song Take Me To Church could work as a lead single just to create buzz for a new album. The Spotify/video version could be with a full gospel choir. I believe MC will be thinking more out of the box in 2025. I say this because I believe new business deals will include stimpulations to work with more pop artists who could help bring in a return on the investment for releasing and promoting a new Mariah Carey album. The usual JD or Tricky R&B produced album will not cut it in 2025. MC has gone far too long releasing a new album to come back with a typical R&B album. (Thursday 26 December 2024; 02:44) this is a reply to message 107,863

Ed Sheeran (107,863) by jaker20 from US Or maybe someone with a similar folksy sound. I always thought Always Be My Baby have that vibe. (Thursday 26 December 2024; 01:59)

Ed Sheeran (107,859) by Bobby A from United States I agree wholeheartedly, but he is not as popular like he was in 2017-2021. (Wednesday 25 December 2024; 23:02) this is a reply to message 107,856

Ed Sheeran (107,856) by Edward from USA In my opinion, Ed's voice would blend better with Mariah's voice. I like Bruno, his pen game and delivery, but his songs usually have a moment where he goes all out vocally, and judging by the "Yes, And? Remix" vocal fiasco, I don't think Mariah's voice is in the kind of condition to match that. Ed, on the other hand, would complement her voice perfectly. (Wednesday 25 December 2024; 22:25)

Article: Mariah and Anderson .Paak seen holding hands in Aspen (107,852) by Bobby A from United States First, I would like wish everyone a Merry Christmas today. I hope your day is filled with joy and love. Love is what we need more in this world. Second, I think Mariah and Anderson make a cute couple. Maybe Anderson is the type of man MC needs in her life. Any male who can write and sing a song like Leave The Door Open understands how to get a woman's attention. Plus, I wouldn't be suprised if Anderson is helping MC create a new sound for her next album. AP has won 5 Grammys. He is a well sought out songwriter and producer. Let's hope he is the one who can finally get MC and Bruno Mars in the studio in 2025. (Wednesday 25 December 2024; 14:29)

Album sales (107,848) by Bobby A from United States MC could have one last great multi-platinum seller if she recorded three type of albums. 1. a duets soul and R&B cover album - early to late 70's and early 80's 2. a jazz album 3. a pop album produced by only 3 producers - Jack Antonoff, Jacob Collier, and Andrew Watt (top 20 producers of 2024). I hope one day she can take home multi-Grammys like she should have done in 1996. It would be somerhing that would make her so happy. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 23:09) this is a reply to message 107,847

Album sales (107,847) by Edward from USA Mariah doesn't sell albums like she used to, and that's just the natural progression of things. No artist stays at the top forever, it's a reality of the industry and of life. Just as our generation did, every generation gravitates toward new artists who speak to their current experiences and culture. Mariah music spoke to us. The same thing happened to legends like Aretha Franklin, Barbra, and even Whitney before Mariah. They were once dominant forces, but as time passed, new stars emerged, and the spotlight shifted. Mariah's legacy is cemented though, she's one of the greatest artists of all time, with achievements that few will ever match. But today's music landscape is different. Streaming platforms have replaced physical album sales, and newer artists like Ariana Grande dominate the platforms for now. Even Ariana, as popular as she is today, likely won't hold the same position in a decade, because new artists will take center stage. Let's not be delusional and think Mariah is the "It Girl", she isn't. It's not about fading relevance, it's just evolution. Sure, album sales aren't what they used to be, but Mariah's cultural impact and artistry always keep her in the mix. And when that time of year comes and she gives the signal, you know it's time for her to defrost and for the Christmas magic to happen. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 20:38)

Bee in my bonnet (107,846) by Bobby A from United States David Foster said this in his defense as to why their voices didn't blend together. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 19:42) this is a reply to message 107,842

Bee in my bonnet (107,842) by Edward from USA Luis Miguel is an exceptional singer with a powerful voice. He could definitely keep up with her back. And even now, he sounds amazing and he never lips on his concerts. The fact is, when Luis Miguel heard the final mix, he didn't like how their voices blended together. With Rainbow being such a rushed album, Mariah didn't have time to go back into the studio with him. If they'd had more time, I'm sure they could've created something great. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 16:53)

AIWFCIY (107,844) by Bobby A from United States Edward, have you been binge watching Perry Mason lately? Lol. Your defense attorney skills are impressive. I have one question for you still, why do you think MC doesn't sell albums like she used to? (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 18:17) this is a reply to message 107,839

AIWFCIY (107,839) by Edward from USA Robert-Anthony, if it were just up to the Lambs, AIWFCIY probably wouldn't have hit the top or become as popular as it is now. Her core fanbase isn't big enough anymore to push the song to the top on its own. The song's really got a life of its own at this point. It's the regular listeners, many of whom might not even know her back catalogue, who are the driving force behind its success. In other words, it's the general public that's made AIWFCIY such a big hit. Unlike Brenda, Mariah's name and achievements are still a big deal in the music scene today. Her concerts, public appearances, Christmas releases, social media presence, and loyal fans all give AIWFCIY a boost on the charts too. (Tuesday 24 December 2024; 01:23)

AIWFCIY (107,838) by Bobby A from United States Do you think the AIWFCIY vs RATCT battle was created by Sony and Universal Music Group to set the stage for AIWFCIY's enormous record breaking success this year? I envisioned the label executives agreed in the board room to create a marketing strategy to help get RATCT to #1 for the song's 65th anniversary by hyping up the battle between the two songs. The battle has really solidified the success of AIWFCIY this holiday season. The Lambs have really come out in full force to keep AIWFCIY on top of the Billboard Hot 100. (Monday 23 December 2024; 23:01) this is a reply to message 107,836

AIWFCIY (107,836) by Edward from USA It's on Billboard news. (Monday 23 December 2024; 22:02)

Greatness (107,827) by Bobby A from United States I noticed it, but I have tried not to think about it. I guess that is why she didn't use it at all on Caution. That is not my favorite part of her voice anyway. I love her full voice alto range. That is were she shines the most now. Her whistle register at the end Oh Santa was not pleasant to my ear yesterday hearing it in a store while shopping. I think Gladys Knight said 20 years ago that MC was singing out her range. I can't find the interview, but I can assume she was referring to her whistle register on Emotions. Gladys Knight got her start singing in the church and lead vocalists never sang out of their range leading a song. Female vocalists stuck to their God given range of soprano or alto. It was just unflattering to sing out of your range for the sake of vocal acrobatics. The purpose of the lead vocalist is to lead the song and give the choir cues when to sing their various section parts. To conclude, Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark would throw her shoe at you if you were off key or singing out of your range. Lol. (Monday 23 December 2024; 12:42) this is a reply to message 107,825

Greatness (107,825) by Edward from USA I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed this, or maybe it's just me, but Mariah's whistle register has deteriorated to the point where it doesn't even sound like her anymore. I'm pretty sure if some of us have noticed, she's well aware of it too. I felt really sad when I heard her part on Ariana's "Yes, And" remix, it sounded unpleasant to the ear, even when studio tweaking was involved. I kind of feel that Mariah might not believe she can deliver great vocals in the studio anymore. if that's not the case, it's hard for me to understand why she hasn't released at least an EP for her loyal fans in six year. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely happy with AIWFCIY breaking records and setting new ones, but if that's all we're going to get from her, it's starting to feel like a one-trick pony to me, especially when we know the greatness she's capable of. (Monday 23 December 2024; 04:36)

Passion (107,821) by Bobby A from United States I am starting to come to the consenus with everyone else. Mimi, maybe the biopic movie first and then a new album. Whichever it is, MC seems to be in no hurry to release a new album. (Sunday 22 December 2024; 17:48) this is a reply to message 107,819

Passion (107,819) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter We love a positivity so go RA spread that cheer. I however feel similar to what others mentioned. I think making new music is really at the bottom of her priorities right now, let alone bringing the TEOM energy. It could be that she isn't currently on a label and doesn't want to release a solid body of work until she has logistics in place. She also seems more excited about her biopic rather than an album. We've been hearing she's got 10 songs ready for a while now and she has yet to lay vocals. TEOM Mariah wrote 4 bangers in a span of less than 48 hours. She was hungry back then she had something to prove, I think right now she has fully embraced her "legend" status and "retired until Christmas" status. Music will always be special to her and sometimes her inner Mimi comes out hungry to make a splash that's why she tried jumping on many hot remixes in recent times, but I don't know why she always jumps in by the time the momentum is gone. I will ofcourse always be hungry for new Mariah music so I hope she releases a full body of work soon (unpopular opinion I could not care less about her alt rock album). I would love a collab album with some fresh and current stars especially female artists. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 23:23)

Passion (107,818) by Bobby A from United States I would love a mostly pop record with 3-4 R&B tracks. It would be what she needs to get pop radio and the buying public to pay attention to her new music. It worked for Adele on 25 after 21 was more R&B and soul. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 20:04) this is a reply to message 107,813

Passion (107,813) by Shezz from Pk I 100% agree with you there Edward. Do you think it's because she has created a lot of music over the last 30 odd years and doesn't have much inspiration or drive to do more or because she knows her new music doesn't sell at all and hence doesn't feel motivated to put new music out any more? I feel she is motivated by success and that's why she puts more of an effort into the Christmas seasons? Does she even have a record label contract currently? I do feel she has one more album left in her and we will get something in the near future. I have a feeling she is still searching for her sound and hasn't created anything that really excites her yet hence when she talks about new music her old excitement isn't there yet. Robert Anthony I hope her next album is more of a fun pop record - ofcourse she will always have her ballads but I wonder if going back to her old formula of a Fantasy/ Heartbreaker/ Loverboy/ Dreamlover etc type of first single release would serve her better? (Saturday 21 December 2024; 04:10)

Passion (107,817) by Bobby A from United States I feel that she still has the passion for new music. If she did not, MC would not have agreed to collaborate with Latto, Ariana Grande, and Muni Long. She has been trying to get her voice stronger to record an album like she wants to record vocally. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 17:05) this is a reply to message 107,812

Passion (107,812) by Edward from USA I hate to rain on your parade, but Mariah's passion for creating new music doesn't seem to be the same as it once was. Even when she talks about it, there's a noticeable lack of the excitement she used to have when she couldn't wait to share what she had been cooking up in the studio. She's far from being in the vibrant "Mimi era" energy. She should team up with some big names like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Ariana and a few others to release a collabo album. It feels like only her core fanbase is eagerly anticipating new music from her. (Saturday 21 December 2024; 01:49)

Fortnite game (107,811) by Bobby A from United States Have you seen MC's likeness in Fortnite's Winterfest yet? The graphic designer got her likeness perfect. I like the fact that MC said yes to her likeness being apart of Fortnite's Winterfest. It is just another great treat to continue her holiday dominance. By the way, AIWFCIY's radio spins have increased this week. I think MC has a new manager and team working with her. She hasn't had so many interviews, endorsements, and merchandise/media partnerships in a 3-month period in a long time. Could we be headed into a promotional season similar to TEOM in 2025? (Friday 20 December 2024; 22:25)

Week 3 (107,808) by Bobby A from United States January 10th would be the perfect day to drop a surprise ballad to capitalize on all of her success this Christmas season. I believe it would do well on the charts. With You was her last Billboard charting single from 2019. Something 10 times better than With You could explode on pop and R&B radio. (Thursday 19 December 2024; 22:12) this is a reply to message 107,807

Week 3 (107,807) by Edward from USA AIWFCIY has already tied Old Town Road for the most weeks at number one on streaming (20 weeks). If it remains at number one next week, as projected, Mariah Carey would set a new record. She would also be within three weeks of reclaiming the record "One Sweet Day" record. (Thursday 19 December 2024; 17:35)

Week 3 (107,805) by Bobby A from United States What a great end to 2024. This is a good sign that people will embrace MC16 in 2025. I am predicting a summer release. (Wednesday 18 December 2024; 22:32) this is a reply to message 107,802

Week 3 (107,802) by Edward from USA AIWFCIY is projected to be #1 next week. She's setting a new record in 2025. (Wednesday 18 December 2024; 13:05)

Next week's race is tight (107,799) by Bobby A from United States There weren't a lot of huge November album releases this year like last year. So, that is probably helping AIW score really big with streams and radio airplay. I think she will be on top at least through the second week of January. (Monday 16 December 2024; 21:10) this is a reply to message 107,798

Next week's race is tight (107,798) by Edward from USA When Brenda hit number one last year, it was only for the first two weeks. As Christmas Day gets closer, Mariah's numbers are way stronger than Brenda's. I'm pretty sure Mariah will stay at the top for a third week, and most likely a fourth week as well. (Monday 16 December 2024; 19:38)

Merry Christmas (107,796) by Bobby A from United States Merry Christmas has an impressive list of musicians who played on the album. No wonder Merry Christmas has such a polished sound and production. MC was able to duplicate the polished sound and production slightly on Butterfly. Anyway, I am sure Tommy called each one personally to ask if they would be part of Mariah's Christmas album. His expertise and impressive business sense helped Merry Christmas to become one of the greatest Christmas albums of all time. (Monday 16 December 2024; 00:22)

Spotify news (107,790) by Bobby A from United States I would say MC has saved the music industry this year. In 2024, many albums and singles have been quite boring and the same old formula from back in the late 2000s. (Saturday 14 December 2024; 21:35) this is a reply to message 107,788

Spotify news (107,788) by Edward from USA Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is the most-streamed holiday song of all time and officially the first holiday song to break 2 billion streams. Congratulations, Mariah. The way I see it, Mariah will stay on top until the end of the year. (Saturday 14 December 2024; 17:16)

New AIWFC CD single (107,784) by Bobby A from United States Do you still have a DVD player? Most DVD players will play a CD. Also, you can record the CD to a USB or SD card if you have one of those late 2000s Singing Karaoke players and then make a mp3 file on your computer. (Friday 13 December 2024; 21:56) this is a reply to message 107,782

New AIWFC CD single (107,782) by Jamie from UK I just received my AIWFC new CD single, I wish it was available on streaming too as I don't have a CD player anymore and want Christmas Wrapping on my phone. (Friday 13 December 2024; 18:06)

For the nostaglia (107,780) by Bobby A from United States What is MC saying at the beginning of Loverboy before she says Mimi's got a new boyfriend? Is it Buro? I have always thought Buro was another nickname for Brat. Or is Buro Trey's nickname? (Friday 13 December 2024; 11:19)

Merry Christmas 30 (107,774) by Bobby A from United States Target is selling the vinyl for $99. It will be released on 12/13. (Wednesday 11 December 2024; 02:55) this is a reply to message 107,759

Merry Christmas 30 (107,759) by Jamie from UK The audio quality of the St John The Devine convert is far superior on this release than the deluxe edition. Plus the added bonus of Hero. I wasn't going to purchase but after hearing how much better it was I couldn't resist. (Friday 6 December 2024; 14:20)

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