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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 doing the Superbowl (108,170) by Bobby A from United States 2005 MC would have nailed it. I am hoping MC will shine again with her music, on the stage, and multiple Grammy wins. It may not be 2025, but next year possibly. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 10:37) this is a reply to message 108,167

MC doing the Superbowl (108,167) by Randy from USA Edward I dunno. I think the music is what the audience will respond to. That set list is killer. Put Mariah on a pedestal and let the set, dancers, lasers, pyrotechnics do the work. Again let me remind you. Emotions, Dreamlover, Fantasy, Always Be My Baby, Honey, Heartbreaker, It's Like That, Touch My Body and Obsessed. That's crazy and then to end it with Hero, We Belong Together. It's got massive sing along appeal. Sure we're tired of those songs but the general public would love it. And I think this would help undo some of the thaw her out November 1 mentality. (Tuesday 11 February 2025; 03:38)

Make It Happen live performances (108,155) by Bobby A from United States Are you referring to the Chambracelet album release day performance? (Monday 10 February 2025; 02:31) this is a reply to message 108,152

Make It Happen live performances (108,152) by Zachariah from Croatia I always liked performance from "Live At Today Show Mall of America". (Sunday 9 February 2025; 22:09)

Frustrated lamb (108,154) by Bobby A from United States MC's voice is what commanded the stage in 90s to the late 2000s. It is like what a skilled orator has with his extraordinary communication skills. MC has lost her extraordinary ability to command the stage by the absence of her voice. She reaches for it during performances, but it is just not there anymore. Therefore, MC appears lost on stage because she is battling within herself her inability to deliver the vocal performance she given to us for so many years. This is just my opinion of what is happening with MC. It must be heartbreaking for her, but she committed to these shows. (Monday 10 February 2025; 02:29) this is a reply to message 108,151

Frustrated lamb (108,151) by Brandon from USA The most recent clips from the 2025 shows are cringeworthy. In one clip, she was "singing" ILT and there was literally no expression on her face, no energy or anything. In another clip she's singing Fantasy and looks lost as though she's been told to follow the dancer around the stage. She's looking around like she has no idea what's going on in that moment. The comments on the videos were in shambles. MC can only keep this up for so long until mainstream media starts asking questions and she's forced to address it or stop performing until she gets herself together. Does no one on her team ever watch her performances back and see that something is wrong? This era is so frustrating as a lamb. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 20:38)

Make It Happen live performances (108,150) by Bobby A from United States I have watched MC's 2006 American Music Awards perfromance of DFAU like 10 times in the past 10 years. From the ensemble to the praise from the audience to her "We made it" conclusion to her funny acceptance speech, has made watch the perfomance so many times. It is my all time favorite MC song as well. (Sunday 9 February 2025; 15:21) this is a reply to message 108,146

Make It Happen live performances (108,146) by Lainsky from Philippines Of all her live performances of "Make It Happen", VH1 Divas Live 1998 is my favorite. I will never get tired of watching it. The hair, the outfit, the raspy voice, the choir, the band, the stage, and the audience's engagement through dancing are all perfection. How about you, what's your "Make It Happen" live performance throughout the years? (Sunday 9 February 2025; 11:01)

Barbra and Mariah (108,142) by Bobby A from United States How can we get MC's attention by asking her to give us her plans for MC16 this year? Maybe everyone should send her a tweet today and tomorrow at 12pm Eastern asking her to tell us. I am sure it will get her attention. I feel that she should let us know if it is going to happen this year. We deserve some new information. What does she have to lose after saying for 3 years that she has been working on new music? Like myself, I can tell everyone on the board or not on the board is growing impatient with MC16 being delayed year after year since 2022. It is like waiting for a pay raise after so many promises and you never see it on your paycheck. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 14:36) this is a reply to message 108,141

Barbra and Mariah (108,141) by Jamie from UK I'm tired of eating carrot. Give me the main meal. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 13:30)

Barbra and Mariah (108,137) by Bobby A from United States True. I have been saying today if MC doesn't release an album in 2025, then we are not getting one at all. Caution will be her last studio album. (Saturday 8 February 2025; 04:34) this is a reply to message 108,135

Barbra and Mariah (108,135) by jaker20 from US Barbra: 36 studio albums, 12 compilations, and 15 soundtracks Mariah: 15 studio albums, 6 compilations. 0 soundtracks Do you see where I'm going here? 2 years later, the album she's saying already have 5 songs done, and she still can't finish it. And now Barbra, who is 82 is releasing another album, while Mariah is doing Vegas with no new song, not even a collab, a remix, or anything. It is so annoying that every single year, after very Christmas peaks, she can't come up with something, anything. Annoying and sad really. Forget voice or anything, I don't think she's got artistry left anymore tbh. Voice can be layered, remixed and be done with studio work. Artistry you can't, that's really what's she's lost. (Friday 7 February 2025; 23:10)

Please (108,132) by Bobby A from United States Her album is going to be filled with pop standards that will be radio friendly. I am thinking the Barbara/Mariah/Ariana duet will be radio friendly like her Tell Him duet with Celine. (Friday 7 February 2025; 02:43) this is a reply to message 108,131

Please (108,131) by Edward from USA I hope her duet with Barbra isn't similar to her duet with Tony Bennett "When Do The Bells Ring for Me". (Thursday 6 February 2025; 14:01)

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,128) by Bobby A from United States I am trying to imagine how a MC and Walter A. ballad would sound in 2025. So let's think back to their early ballads like Love Takes Time, So Blessed, Hero, Just To Hold You Once Again. Those songs would suit her current voice well. Here is my analysis of the four songs. 1. MC sings in a reserved way. 2. There are not a lot of riffs and runs. 3. She doesn't do any heavy and prolonged belting. 4. Walter A.'s chords and production would make music critics say MC is returning to her original form that gave her hits after hits. Now if they did get back together for some songs on MC16, it would make 7 years of waiting for MC16 well worth it. (Thursday 6 February 2025; 01:53) this is a reply to message 108,126

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,126) by Jamie from UK This would be amazing if Mariah and Walter could reunite. Maybe she's thinking if this is gonna be my last album, let's take it back to my roots. (Wednesday 5 February 2025; 21:47)

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,120) by Bobby A from United States It is one possible way that could lead to MC being played on Pop radio again besides a Christmas song. I am here for more pop collaborations especially with Walter A. What if a truce happened and we had no idea that Walter A. and MC are on good terms in 2025. (Wednesday 5 February 2025; 12:09) this is a reply to message 108,116

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,116) by Zachariah from Croatia I am tired of collaborations. I don't approve this. (Wednesday 5 February 2025; 10:34)

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,119) by Bobby A from United States If Barbra wants to work with MC, everything must be A okay with her voice. This is wonderful news. (Wednesday 5 February 2025; 12:01) this is a reply to message 108,113

Barbra Streisand and Ariana collaboration (108,113) by Shezz from Pk Wild rumours circulating about Mariah having done a song with Barbra S and Ariana reported by many sites for Barbra's next album. One site actually reported Walter A is the album's producer. (Wednesday 5 February 2025; 03:53)

The Grammys (108,101) by Bobby A from United States I have been trying to figure out for years why she is treated like royalty. Why does the Beehive go crazy when she releases new music or announces a tour? Also, I think there have been a lot of ghost writers on her albums who have given her songwriter credits. Take away all of the ghost writers Beyonce couldn't write one hit song. (Tuesday 4 February 2025; 01:09) this is a reply to message 108,100

The Grammys (108,100) by Edward from USA Beyonce is highly overrated, much like Alicia Keys was at her peak. (Tuesday 4 February 2025; 00:37)

My All/Stay Awhile remix (108,091) by Bobby A from United States This video was posted right after Beyonce won her first Grammy last night. Lol. Whoever made this needs to do more MC remixes. (Monday 3 February 2025; 12:54)

Vegas show 2025 (108,087) by Bobby A from United States MC can get her voice back. I believe in my heart that she will. I feel bad now that I was so excited for a new album every two years from 1990-1999. Maybe every five years would have been better to preserve her voice. Just thinking out loud. Any way I believe Teddy Swims is the first male artist to come along in a while to have the vocal technique and range like MC had in the 1990s. (Monday 3 February 2025; 03:17) this is a reply to message 108,086

Vegas show 2025 (108,086) by Edward from USA I completely agree with you, Jamie. It pains me to accept that the voice we once knew is gone forever. That's why I no longer enjoy her live performances, not out of hate, but because it brings a sense of sadness. The whistle register was the last piece of her vocal magic, but now it sounds flat and unpleasant. Honestly, I'm more excited about The Rarities II than anything else at this point. It has dawned on me that Mariah hasn't recorded anything in six years, likely because she can no longer deliver decent vocals, even in the studio. It's truly heartbreaking. That said, I'm deeply grateful for the incredible legacy and discography she has left us. When she was at her best, she was truly in a league of her own. At this point, I just want to celebrate one last victory, her reclaiming the record for the song with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. If nothing else, it's a testament to her enduring impact on music history. (Monday 3 February 2025; 02:22)

Pre Grammy awards show (108,085) by Bobby A from United States R&B artists were recognized with many awards during pre Grammys ceremony. Chris Brown won for Best R&B Album and Muni Long won for Best R&B Performance. I feel that there is about to be a shift in the music industry this year with R&B album releases. Chris Brown's album is mostly full of afrobeats that took him out of his comfort zone. Now if Beyonce wins Album of the Year, there will certainly be other R&B artists stepping out of their comfort zone. MC, this is your year to step out of your comfort zone and release an album you have never done before. Start a new genre of music, MC. I know you can do it with some help from some industry heavy hitter producers and songwriters. (Sunday 2 February 2025; 23:35)

Vegas show 2025 (108,083) by Bobby A from United States There is only one like from me. So, no one else thinks her vocals were really good? (Sunday 2 February 2025; 19:26) this is a reply to message 108,081

Vegas show 2025 (108,081) by Bobby A from United States MC sounds really good singing live during the first night of the 2025 Vegas show. (Saturday 1 February 2025; 15:25)

Vegas show 2025 (108,081) by Bobby A from United States MC sounds really good singing live during the first night of the 2025 Vegas show. (Saturday 1 February 2025; 15:25)

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,075) by Bobby A from United States For me Charmbracelet is another outlier album. What do you think if 7 Aurelius and Dre and Vidal were the only producers on Charmbracelet? They could have really made Charmbracelet sell more copies and not been such a disjointed album in my opinion. I feel that Lyor Cohen gave MC some bad advice by telling her to choose Through the Rain as the first single. Charmbracelet was an great album, but it could have been better. (Thursday 30 January 2025; 15:05) this is a reply to message 108,074

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,074) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Caution is an outlier for sure. The production and the way Mariah wrote is something I've never seen her do before. That speaks to her finding a new way to express yourself like the lyrics are very conversational and like she's trying to send a message to someone or explain herself in ways that are very "real world". I'd love if she continued to do that on future albums. So I say yes to Dev Hynes. He made a really great contribution to the Sugababes "Lay Down in Swimming Pools" but it never got released because of sample clearing. It's from 2013 but you'd never know listening to it now. (Thursday 30 January 2025; 11:29)

I'll Be There live (108,072) by Bobby A from United States I do prefer that performance over the MTV Unplugged version. Just call my name. Smh. (Wednesday 29 January 2025; 02:01) this is a reply to message 108,071

I'll Be There live (108,071) by BFF from United States Does anyone else like the Top of the Pops performance better than the MTV Unplugged version of it? I love that it is just Mariah and Trey accompanied by piano and the other singers. Fantastic standout amongst her early performances. (Wednesday 29 January 2025; 00:07)

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,069) by Bobby A from United States Yes, you can call me Bobby. One other faithful board member used to call me Bobby when he posted regularly during the TEOM/E=MC2 glory days, but then Save the Day was released and things change for him and many other board members. I am just having fun about not posting that much. Maybe MC will surprise us all and my faithful friend will come back and post more. I look forward to your next post. (Tuesday 28 January 2025; 11:01) this is a reply to message 108,066

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,066) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Bobby (can I call you that?), don't cut down your post on my account. That would be mournful. There's room for everybody. We all bring something to the table. I'm on my live and let live tip, so let's play. I really do enjoy Muni Long's tone and you're right, she has adopted the way MC projects her head voice and that's probably why their vocals blend so well. I've caught her on a few interviews giving very much The MC Academy of Media Training. I hope the twinning continues in future projects. (Monday 27 January 2025; 21:55)

Article: Anderson .Paak pays tribute to rumored girlfriend (108,067) by Bobby A from United States It seems like MC's response to Silk Sonic's Leave The Door Open is on the way. Lol. I believe Anderson Paak may miraculously make MC's Butterfly influenced vocals come back this year. (Monday 27 January 2025; 21:57)

A look back at: My MC 2015 fantasy wish list (48,007) #1 to #5 (108,063) by Bobby A from United States I knew it. Please post more this year. I really enjoy reading your posts. (Monday 27 January 2025; 02:16) this is a reply to message 108,051

A look back at: My MC 2015 fantasy wish list (48,007) #1 to #5 (108,051) by Baby from Dreamville...Where There's No Beginning & There is No End Haha. I am in fact a Butterfly aficionado. But I think the only ringtone I ever bought of MC's was Whenever You Call. IKR? Other than that I use her rare releases because I get asked, Who was that? To which I could then gush over Mariah in all manner of ways without having to sound like I'm trying to. Her live tributes to Patti, Stevie and Diva's Live always used to get the best responses. I don't know how other people can't distinguish her tone and inflections from hearing just one note but that's the world we live in. Let's hope there are some live performances gearing up for this year that will become future classics. I think of With You at the 2018 AMAs is the closest thus far (ugh, the visuals) but, YMMV. I hate that the original upload that had more than 5 million views on YouTube got taken down with no explanation. *cries* (Saturday 25 January 2025; 02:10)

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,058) by Bobby A from United States I have given Baby from Dreamville my special guest star status this year. I am cutting back on my posts in 2025. We need to have more fun this year because it is going to be different year on so many levels than 2024. By the way, Teddy Swims' new song, Black and White with Muni Long, is just another example of how MC's vocal stylings have had a huge influence on Muni Long. She sounds just like MC on the song. (Sunday 26 January 2025; 13:37) this is a reply to message 108,057

My 2025 - hopes, dreams, wishes, and prayers for Mariah Carey (108,057) by TJ from Norway Did Jesus turn your water into wine, yesterday? Am I the only non religious person on this board? I wish that Mariah get more reflected about the world around her and make good decisions, helping others and maybe write some meaningful music instead of so-called RnB she has made lately. (Sunday 26 January 2025; 09:43)

Manifestation (108,055) by Bobby A from United States Yes it would. MC just needs solo producer type of album like what artists did way back then. That is what made a classic Grammy nominated album. (Sunday 26 January 2025; 00:06) this is a reply to message 108,053

Manifestation (108,053) by BFF from United States It would work so well, and they seemed to have such a great rapport as collaborators. Even Dev Hynes himself thinks it's a good idea. (Saturday 25 January 2025; 14:39)

Manifestation (108,049) by Bobby A from United States Now a full album produced by Dev Hynes would get MC for sure six more Grammy Awards. (Saturday 25 January 2025; 00:20) this is a reply to message 108,047

Manifestation (108,047) by BFF from United States I want to manifest Mariah working more with Blood Orange (Devote Hynes). I loved "Giving Me Life" on "Caution", and I loved his work with Solange Knowles on the "True" EP. I think the production on his songs (I guess you'd call his style alt-R&B/chill wave) and a more detached vocal would work well with Mariah's current voice. (Friday 24 January 2025; 16:50)

Music Box 30 (108,041) by Bobby A from United States Steve, it was just an innocent post about Carrie Underwood's performance and how she came out on top. There was nothing political about the post. Can we move past 2024? There are great things to look forward to in 2025 and beyond like MC's long awaited new music, the MCA family is growing, the first new daytime soap opera in 25 years, Beyond The Gates debuts on CBS in one month, Finn is Luna father on B&B, and I am moving back to the Atl this summer. (Friday 24 January 2025; 02:50) this is a reply to message 108,039

Music Box 30 (108,039) by Steve from USA Are you kidding? I can't believe anyone is being pro-Trump here of all places. I mean for obvious reasons. Yeah great night that I watched 0 seconds of, in the sense that now all of those performers have shown us their asses. I think we were told a few months ago that politics don't belong here. I don't know why the webmaster would put these messages through. I come here to read about Mariah, not Carrie Underwood or heaven forbid our racist felon of a president. (Friday 24 January 2025; 01:27)

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