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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.

MC in the studio (114,078) by Bobby A from United States MC sells more streams with her R&B songs than her early 90s pop songs. Plus, she is signed to a R&B record label. As far as her voice, MC's vocals improved significantly on TEOM, E=MC2, and Caution. (Thursday 2 July 2026; 13:54) this is a reply to message 114,077

MC in the studio (114,077) by Zachariah from Croatia I think that's more a matter of taste than a fact. Plenty of people enjoy R&B, and it's still a hugely successful genre. If that's the direction she wants to explore, it doesn't automatically make the music boring. Calling R&B "not the way to go" is subjective. What's boring to one person is atmospheric or emotionally nuanced to someone else. I'd rather judge the songs than the genre. If her vocal issues are affecting her performances, that's a separate discussion from whether she should stop making R&B. Artists adapt their sound all the time, and a quieter style isn't inherently a bad thing. (Thursday 2 July 2026; 12:37)

MC in the studio (114,074) by Bobby A from United States What if MC releases next year her best first single since Honey? Her vocals on the song have that buttery tone with the vocal layering and adlibs that she has been known for. This is what I foresee in the future. MC wants to make her return to the top again. MC17 just may be the album that will get her that Robin Roberts' interview to promote the new album. (Thursday 2 July 2026; 03:24) this is a reply to message 114,073

MC in the studio (114,073) by Edward from USA They told Mariah she would likely lose the whistle register, not her singing voice completely. I've even seen some voice experts say that the nodules themselves don't create the whistle register, they may have just made it easier for her to access it, that she would only have to find it again after surgery. I totally understand why she didn't want to have surgery back then. Her voice was still incredible, and I can see why she wouldn't want to risk changing something that was working. But now? Even the whistle register doesn't sound pleasing to the ear, so what's really the point? Personally, I'd rather hear her regular singing voice restored to a decent level than keep holding on to a pony that isn't really doing that one trick anymore. Even though you didn't mention it, a lot of fans like to bring up Julie Andrews as a reason Mariah was right not to have her nodules removed. I don't think that's a fair comparison. Julie's voice was damaged because of complications during surgery that wasn't intended to treat vocal nodules or improve a singer's voice. Mariah would've been having a specialized microsurgery specifically designed to remove vocal nodules while preserving vocal function. They're two completely different situations. With today's technology and experienced laryngeal surgeons, that procedure has a very good success rate. Singers like Adele and many others have had vocal fold surgery and returned to performing at a very high level. And let's be real, she's 57. That ship may have already sailed, but I still think she has one last chance to go out with a banger. Give us an amazing album with killer vocals, even if they have to be tweaked in the studio. I really don't care at this point. Whatever she's cooking up in the studio, I just hope it's not another old tired safe R&B album. If there was ever a time to surprise everyone and do something completely unexpected, it's now. R&B is clearly not the hit making machine it was in the '90s and 2000s, and I don't think she's fully accepted that yet. And please, don't make us wait another seven years. By then we'll all be comparing our cholesterol medication, and Mariah would be talking in her albums. (Wednesday 1 July 2026; 18:27)

MC in the studio (114,068) by Bobby A from United States I really feel MC has been working hard to make her voice stronger. She has not performed publicly since April 16th which is almost 75 days ago. Surely, she would not be spending so much time in the studio recording new music if she felt her voice was not stronger. I need MC to release a fire album next year. (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 23:10) this is a reply to message 114,065

MC in the studio (114,065) by Sasha from Nomansland It would depend of the voice quality as well. Good songs with an unpleasant voice to hear on it won't do much. (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 09:49)

HFIA (114,063) by Bobby A from United States HFIA's first two singles lacked a full radio promotional tour. Sugar Sweet should have been a solo single. Kehlani's and Sheensea's feature should have been a remix with a Luther Vandross' Never Too Much or Cheryl Lynn's Encore sample. HFIA should have been released August 22nd instead of September 26th. (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 02:30) this is a reply to message 114,062

HFIA (114,062) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter HFIA started good with the promotion but then lost the track and the plot. Type Dangerous was different from anything Mariah had done and she seemed to have a hell lot of budget for the video yet the video was lacklustre. And in what has become a tradition the video wasn't ready on time. Also we have all seen Mariah not being able to move properly in real life and needing help but you'd think in a controlled environment she'd have more coordinated movements but she looked stiff and unable to move. The video didn't age well. Then the other singles released I didn't even keep track because the promo wasn't even there. Sugar Sweet was a nice song (although to be honest I can't listen to it at all because I was in my first trimester and had constant nausea and that's when the song came lol so now when I listen to it I feel nauseous) anyways that too had no proper video. She seems to start strong and then immediately drop everything. (Tuesday 30 June 2026; 01:45)

MC in the studio (114,059) by Bobby A from United States Something has caused MC to spend much of June in the studio. It seems like MC is not playing this time. MC and Larry Jackson probably had a meeting in May and created a plan for MC17. It has been reported by Nostradamus Insider that she has been in the studio recently with Charlie Coffeen (Muni Long/Kuk Harrell). The-Dream announced at The BET Awards show last night that he was in the studio with MC last week. (Monday 29 June 2026; 15:28)

My All/Stay Awhile remix (114,035) by Bobby A from United States Put your loving arms around me boy. And hold me like I was a cuddly toy. Let me feel that warmth of your embrace. Just some nostaglia for finding the original Loose Ends Stay a Little While Child 12 inch last week. (Wednesday 24 June 2026; 21:28)

It's a wrap (114,029) by Bobby A from United States MC's 2016 New Year's Eve disastrous performance broke her as well. It broke her so much that she wrote Portrait. MC really hasn't been the same on any stage since that awful moment. I hope she can find her groove again on stage by moving more and singing live. Wouldn't it be cool if she partnered up with Tiana Taylor to help with her stage presence prior to launching MC17? (Monday 22 June 2026; 02:26) this is a reply to message 114,028

It's a wrap (114,028) by MusicfanJ from Germany "I think Nick leaving broke her to the core." That's what I think too. And it's so sad. Mariah really thought it is a "love story" and he did "the impossible" but that clownish, egomaniac man only broke her inner heart. He and Stella are the worst. Back then I had a bad feeling when the news were telling that she will marry him after such a short time. But that he became such a nightmare, it was a bad surprise. Mariah always wanted a stable family for own (after all her experiences from childhood on) but he left her with two kids and made many babies with diffrent women. He's a shame as a man and as a person. A second divorce is one thing and hard enough, but Nick made her look like a fool. I also feel sorry for the children, they will have questions soon. I hope they can be a little support for Mariah when they are grown-up. Mariah needs a true soul, I hope one day she'll find him. She deserves happiness with a real man. But no more clowns, then it's better to be alone and find inner peace and strength again. Good friends can help too. (Sunday 21 June 2026; 14:34)

It's a wrap (114,025) by Bobby A from United States Your post made me watch MC's First Vision today. It was nice to see how MC captivated the whole music industry with her voice. I don't think any other female artist will ever come along and have the rise to stardom like MC. Thinking about next year, I really feel we are going to be talking next year how MC brought it home with MC17. I just feel it in my soul. (Saturday 20 June 2026; 06:12) this is a reply to message 114,021

It's a wrap (114,021) by Edward from USA Jamie, that's exactly how I feel. I don't think most OG fans wanted Mariah to stay exactly the same forever. We just wanted her to keep the things that made us love her in the first place, her authenticity, her humility, and the focus on her talent instead of all the superficial stuff. Her metamorphosis on "Butterfly" was shockingly amazing to me, she was sexy without even trying. Up until around 2012, she was still a diva, but there was still a lot of the old Mariah there. Now she seems like she's on autopilot. Her concerts are basically the same show over and over again. She just stands there, looking more focused on not missing one of her many lipping cues or forgetting the lyrics than actually connecting with the audience. Everything feels flat like the shoes she refuses to wear. Like you and Bill, I'm just happy I got to experience her when she was at her best. At least we have all that amazing music to go back to, and those remixes were everything. For me, the closes she got to replicate 90's remixes was with "Triumphant", after that, most of it was pretty meh. As much as I love Mariah, I wouldn't pay to see her live at this point. I feel the same way about Madonna. Her shows are definitely more interesting, and the production value is still impressive, but she barely moves. She's in amazing shape, but you can still see the difference. She's also still leaning on the same shock-value tactics that worked 30 years ago, and they just don't hit the same when you're pushing 70. (Friday 19 June 2026; 17:48)

Article: Mariah to guest star on "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" (114,016) by Bobby A from United States It will be fun to watch MC's comedic timing and vocals shine again during another Proud Family episode. Also, I forgot MC appeared in three different American Dad episodes in 2013. (Thursday 18 June 2026; 19:19)

MC songwriting (113,981) by Bobby A from United States Do you remember when MC's songwriting took a downward fall on Memoirs because she had to write lyrics to match The-Dream's melody and lyrics on his demo? Some critics called her out on that. Her vocals and lyrics were not that great on Memoirs. Fast forward to MIAM and this one reviewer said MC got the memo for MIAM. Her vocals and lyrics improved from Memoirs because she wrote about her broken marriage to Nick and motherhood. MC has been very unhappy for a while not being in love and having a family unit for Roc and Roe. Bryan gave her stability and love when they were together. It seems like MC lost motivation in the studio during the seven years it took her to complete HFIA because of her vocal decline. I hope she can find love again during the recording of MC17. (Monday 15 June 2026; 03:50) this is a reply to message 113,980

MC songwriting (113,980) by jaker20 from US I think she opened up with Here for It All (the song), but the rest of the album have generic lyrics because she doesn't want to open up. She can't keep in singing about things from 30 years ago, which is her way of hiding. Why can't she write about motherhood, about the hardships of being alone without partner, about aging, about being viewed differently by the public. It would her to sing some lines and thoughts in The Meaning of Mariah. But I think she is scared. Frankly it's easier to write experiences for a book matter-of-factly, than put emotions into those words through a song, because she is an artist. (Monday 15 June 2026; 02:47)

It's a wrap (113,978) by Bobby A from United States Bill, I don't feel MC is ready to just be a songwriter for Ariana or another artist. Did you see that she went back into the studio with JD and Bryan-Michael Cox yesterday? MC17 just might be in our hands next year. (Sunday 14 June 2026; 21:45) this is a reply to message 113,969

It's a wrap (113,969) by Bill from the UK I can't even begin to imagine how she must feel having to lip sync everything, and spend literal years in a studio to make an album that vocally wasn't good at all, when 30 years ago she could sing effortlessly, and brought the house down with her performances. The reality is her voice is completely damaged beyond repair. At this point, it doesn't even matter if the reason is alcohol, medication, improper care, nodules, over singing etc. Her gift has gone and whether that was down to her arrogantly squandering it, or for reasons beyond her control I don't think we will ever know. But keeping up this charade must psychologically take its toll. That is why I have always said it would be better that she admits defeat, gracefully bows out, and spends her remaining years writing. Imagine her writing an entire album for Ariana? It would be Ariana's dream, and MC could live vicariously through someone that can sing as well as she once could. (Sunday 14 June 2026; 07:39)

It's a wrap (113,967) by Bobby A from United States Lara, you make some valid points in your post. I miss hearing MC use those higher order vocabulary words in her lyrics. It must hurt MC that her studio sessions are not what they used to be. I guess that is why she stopped posting photos on X and Instagram. She was improving vocally until she had to let the world know about her bipolar diagnosis. Disclosing her diagnosis did something to MC emotionally and physically. (Sunday 14 June 2026; 01:44) this is a reply to message 113,966

It's a wrap (113,966) by Lara from Middle East Her voice is seriously damaged from all these years, which is somehow expected. And her writing skills are nowhere where they're used to be, and that is probably from her medication literally blocking her brain. Most bipolar artists get creative during (hypo)mania episodes and the medication work on blocking those (among with the depressive ones). Mariah knows it but can't do anything about it, I guess that explains the lack of energy we see. Don't expect anything more from her, at this point I don't know if she's still enjoying making music with all her limitations. (Sunday 14 June 2026; 00:21)

Mariah Carey doesn't show up for longtime collaborator (113,963) by Bobby A from United States Jake, have you forgotten about Someone To Hold/Make You Happy by Trey Lorenz, Head Over Heels/Last Chance by Allure, Don't Go Looking For Love by Blaque, After by 7 Mile, I Lose Control by Penny Ford, Help Me Find a Way to Your Heart by Darryl Hall, Get Like Me by School Gyrls, and Where Are You Christmas by Faith Hill? These are great songs MC has written for other artists. (Saturday 13 June 2026; 02:11) this is a reply to message 113,960

Mariah Carey doesn't show up for longtime collaborator (113,960) by jaker20 from US It's crazy that Mariah was first recognized by Songwriter Hall of Fame first, when she's not even writing anything anymore. Her latest album took maybe 10 years to write, and I love the album and all, but that does really warrant a Hall of Fame award? Mariah is a great writer, written so many great songs, and from the very beginning of her career she wanted to be known for that, not just her voice, because that's what really separates her from the great divas. And she never stopped talking about how she writes constantly and it's a passion of hers and all. But she's not even writing anymore. She's not written a great song for other artists, which is really the mark of a great writer, someone who can write for others. This is the part of her career that is so lacking. Mariah, if you want to be known for being a great writer, then write. (Friday 12 June 2026; 17:55)

Everything fades away / actual voice (113,961) by Bobby A from United States If MC could only get her voice back again like on I Don't, then she would at least be able to perform live again. (Friday 12 June 2026; 19:52) this is a reply to message 113,959

Everything fades away / actual voice (113,959) by nancy from Switzerland My humble opinion. It is obvious that the Summerball was lipped. All Christmas concerts are lipped lately. Except a few snippets are live or prerecorded. There are many vocal coaches who analyse MC's voice of the 90s and also the actual voice. [They] explain the situation respectfully and realistically on YouTube. It does not mean that MC does not have a voice anymore. But it is obvious to see that the voice is not the same anymore. And it does not have to be either. Her vocal chords are strained. If you have injured your knee playing soccer for many years that can happen unfortunately. Mariah is experiencing the same somehow. We are not bashing her. I think she still can release albums in the future. And sing in her healthy and lower vocal range. Like in her last album [Here for it all]. And make the best with that what is still possible. In the studio she can make her pauses when she needs to. On a tour you have to function very well. And the mental pressure raises. With that pressure she gets anxious and insecure and looks stiff. Also it has a large impact on her stage presence because she has to control many things at the same time. I guess also Gamma does not support her well and let her down. In this business no one cares what you're going through. Unfortunately. (Friday 12 June 2026; 16:15)

Everything Fades Away (113,951) by Bobby A from United States MC is missing a real business team. She hasn't had that type of team around her since Memoirs. Wouldn't it be a shocker if Scooter Braun took over as MC's manager and her career reaches new career highs six months prior to releasing MC17? I believe Scooter Braun would be an unlikely choice for a manager, but a necessary one. (Thursday 11 June 2026; 14:31) this is a reply to message 113,949

Everything Fades Away (113,949) by Lainsky from Philippines Yes, I used her Music Box album filler song to describe the current status of our queen's glamorous life. Come on, lambs. You cannot expect her to be the '90s Mariah. She's way past that. It's already written in history. Her glittery music career is taking its natural course. The peaks and valleys, and another set of peaks and valleys, had happened already. I am not saying she may not peak again. She may, but also may not, depending on her choices and the public's. However, let's face the hard reality that she's slowly fading away, at least the music she's putting out there recently. Everything fades like Aretha, Whitney, Janet, Madonna, and even Celine, Britney, and Christina A. They are no longer the singers they used to be, and neither is Mariah Carey. We can only hope for and pray for another peak, but we can also choose to be truthful, be happy, and content with the contribution she already made in the industry, the history she has written, and enjoy the songs and albums she worked really hard to put out there for us to enjoy forever. Mariah can still do what she does to stay relevant. She was born to do it. However, we may put our expectations realistically. Her voice can never be the same. She's effing 57 years old and not 27, may I remind everyone? And singers can still sing in their old age, but not the way they sounded when they were young. Our speaking voice naturally loses its strength, much like the singing voice. It's a hard truth that we all need to accept instead of being disillusioned about her voice and singing career. Whether we like it or not, her light gradually dims, and she can only extend this before it completely fades, depending on the choices she makes in life. Everything eventually fades away. (Thursday 11 June 2026; 05:54)

MC 2017? (113,947) by Bobby A from United States We are certainly divided on the board about MC's career and her ability to produce another album. I don't think we should write MC off just yet. (Wednesday 10 June 2026; 22:39) this is a reply to message 113,942

MC 2017? (113,942) by Lara from Middle East I agree. She lost her spark. Her voice seems seriously damaged. When she does appearances she seems frozen, probably from her medications but she'll only leave us speculating. She likes to remind people she's a songwriter but imagine having a lyric insert like the old albums, Caution and HFIA wouldn't stand a candle to her previous works. Her attitude of ensemble and make up and all the glamour and glitz doesn't help, people want someone relatable. I miss her girl next door days, even the Honey and TEOM days she had that kind vibe that I cannot find in any recent video. Something drastically changed and she doesn't want to share it. Unless she was always that shallow silicone Barbie and was showed the other way at her beginnings? That is so hard to believe. Anyway all this won't matter, she made it and she's enjoying it, I just hope she's happy where she is now. (Wednesday 10 June 2026; 16:12)

MC 2017? (113,936) by Bobby A from United States Maybe you will feel differently when the Glitter anniversary album is released and you see how focused MC has been in the studio this year. If MC2017 is not bigger than Caution and HFIA combined, I will stop getting excited about another MC album. (Tuesday 9 June 2026; 20:06) this is a reply to message 113,935

MC 2017? (113,935) by nancy from Switzerland I am not sure about MC 2017. As long she keeps holding the following attitude: I think Ive done enough, and I don't acknowledge time, there will be difficulties to get things done. And collaborators more likely abandon her after a specific time. I also see problems with her personality. This air of superiority that she has with other ladies in the business. Muni Long, Tory Kelly. The "I don't know her" nonsense is getting ridiculous. The Eminem feud. Other artists like Patty Labelle, Chaka Khan don't see themselves as divas. They see themselves as singers. "In another class from those ladies" is another statement from Mariah that shows her lacking of motivation. I know it is only a song. But a little truth could be in those lyrics. Celine Dion starts again and she has a chronic illness. But I see a world of motivation, sincerity, love and hope in her eyes. In MC s eyes I see LV, Gucci, Nobu and halfhearted Christmas non live performances. Sorry for that but this is my opinion. And there are a lot of people around me that say she is so lazy and ask me if I still stick to Mariah. And that makes me sad. Because I know she is one of the biggest stars. (Tuesday 9 June 2026; 18:02)

Article: Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak grab dinner at Nobu in Malibu (113,934) by Bobby A from United States I hope Anderson .Paak is giving MC some guidance on how to get back to the core sound of her first ten albums. I feel going back to her core sound would bring her career full circle. MC17 might be her last chance for another Grammy. (Tuesday 9 June 2026; 13:43)

Glitter anniversary (113,932) by Bobby A from United States We should get detailed anniversary news some time in July. This is how she gifted us for the Music Box anniversary. I think we were all shocked MC crafted such a great anniversary collection. (Sunday 7 June 2026; 18:20) this is a reply to message 113,930

Glitter anniversary (113,930) by Lainsky from Philippines We could only hope for. It would be nice if Mariah would drop something new for Glitter. I mean, I truly love this album. (Sunday 7 June 2026; 06:02)

Death Becomes Her (113,927) by Bobby A from United States MC might look sad for a lot of reasons that we can only speculate here. I believe she is being hard on herself for the lack of a top 15 or better Hot 100 song. Do you remember how happy she looked when TMB and #Beautiful were riding the charts? I hope what she is working on in the studio for MC17 will give her a Hot 100 hit song again. MC wants it one more time for sure. This is just my two cents this weekend because I want MC back on top again. Lol. (Sunday 7 June 2026; 00:59) this is a reply to message 113,926

Death Becomes Her (113,926) by TJ from Norway Looking at those pictures of MC in the white dress, makes me a little sad. When I was younger, I hoped that she would age with grace and not fall into this plastic fantastic world of celebrities. Yes, she looks "youthful", but it is not her face anymore. It's like looking at a completely different person, when you compare her 1992 face and now. It looks sad, hurt and soulless. Anyone seen the movie Death Becomes Her? (Saturday 6 June 2026; 09:02)

Glitter anniversary (113,924) by Bobby A from United States Do you think MC is creating a Glitter anniversary album unlike any of her other anniversary albums? This is the first time that I can't even predict what she may include with anniversary release. I just know that she never included any previous producers to help her with creating her previous anniversary albums. (Saturday 6 June 2026; 01:11)

Article: Kris Jenner and Mariah Carey go glam for dinner at Giorgio Baldi (113,917) by Bobby A from United States MC needs someone who will stick by her side through it all. She may see Kris as a motherly figure who understands heartbreak and being a public figure. (Friday 5 June 2026; 03:31) this is a reply to message 113,916

Article: Kris Jenner and Mariah Carey go glam for dinner at Giorgio Baldi (113,916) by Lambi from USA They're neighbors in Calabasas. Kris was one of the people Mariah sent her book to. We can assume she's aware of MC's lack of family support growing up and so I actually appreciated when she rallied the whole entire Kardashian clan to see a Christmas show. Kris' own words: "I'm so blessed and grateful for our friendship." We'll probably just leave it at that. They seem sweet and they really show up for you. (Friday 5 June 2026; 00:28)

Meds / Andrea (113,909) by Bobby A from United States MC seems to be still suffering from the affects of her 2013 injury. She dislocated her shoulder, right? (Tuesday 2 June 2026; 21:29) this is a reply to message 113,906

Meds / Andrea (113,906) by Giovanni from USA I'm so over Mariah being doped up on the meds, it's so sad and cringe. No other artist or celebrity is as robotic and controlled as she is. I mean if that's what it takes to contain her bipolar disorder it's not worth it. She is not even the same Mariah 6 years ago. Also that Andrea woman that is always with her needs to chill. I get that she's doing her job and is earning her paycheck but when I saw a clip of Mariah talking with Kim K she couldn't even have a conversation because Andrea popped up and was giving the hint to Mariah to move along. Is she with her 24/7? Does anyone else agree with me? (Tuesday 2 June 2026; 12:49)

Petal collaboration (113,900) by Bobby A from United States I am just hopeful for it. Lighty, what message of mine last year did I lose my creditability with you? Just joking, but you have been calling me out a lot lately. I don't make crazy predictions like I did during the Memoirs and MIAM eras. Lol. I ponder over my posts now before I hit the submit button. (Tuesday 2 June 2026; 00:34) this is a reply to message 113,899

Petal collaboration (113,899) by Lighty from China A direct tribute to MC or a collaboration doesn't automatically make it a hit though. (Monday 1 June 2026; 12:46)

Petal collaboration (113,898) by Bobby A from United States Since Ariana's new single is about her fans, I am hoping the second single is a direct tribute to MC or a collaboration. It only makes sense in my opinion for hit second single. Also, pop radio needs a certified pop hit this summer. There hasn't been one at all this year. (Monday 1 June 2026; 02:27)

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