Messageboard |
Only registrated members can post messages.
Registration is free.
|
|
| |
About Bobby A from United States:
I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.
|
|
| |
Taylor Swift (110,477)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Taylor announced yesterday that her album is dropping on October 3rd, just one week later after MC's masterpiece. Let the battle begin because you know the media will talk about chart battle on October 3rd. Why couldn't she just wait until late October?
(Thursday 14 August 2025; 05:36)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Taylor Swift (110,471)
by Edward from USA
| |
|
|
Exactly my sentiment. I love Bobby A's positive outlook, but having realistic expectations matters too. If "Sugar Sweet" had been released by Ariana or any other hot artist of the moment, I'm sure it would've taken off. Sadly, Mariah just isn't on most people's radar these days. We, her remaining fans, will always root for her, but it's becoming clear that the general public just doesn't connect with her as an artist anymore, almost as if they can't relate. That's why she hasn't been able to ride the wave of AIWFCIY into a big follow-up project. Maybe she's said everything she had to say, but until she starts singing from her heart again, I don't see anything changing.
I can only name one Taylor Swift song, and that's because it shares a title with one of Mariah's, "Shake It Off". I'm not a fan of her music, even though I did give "Red" and its twenty variations a try. But when fans in non-English speaking countries are willing to camp outside stadiums for three months just to see her, regardless of promotions or record labels, it's clear she's universally loved like Mariah once was, before her diva persona took over.
(Thursday 14 August 2025; 01:42)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Taylor Swift (110,455)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
There are four likes already this morning. I must really talk too much. Lol.
(Wednesday 13 August 2025; 11:46)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,454 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Taylor Swift (110,454)
by Zachariah from Croatia
| |
|
|
How I wish that chart-showdown we're fantasizing about would actually happen just so that we can shut your mouth.
(Wednesday 13 August 2025; 08:32)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Taylor Swift (110,449)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I have been on X too much since June 6th reading too many posts that Taylor Swift is coming. Well, she will back in late September/October with a new album. I still think this is a direct AR marketing strategy by Republic Records to steal MC's shine and sales from 09.26 to 10.10. What else could it be to post album pre-orders without a first single released first? Don't say Bobby A didn't say it here first.
(Wednesday 13 August 2025; 02:47)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,441 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Taylor Swift (110,441)
by Edward from USA
| |
|
|
Bobby A, sometimes I think you live in an alternate universe. Mariah isn't competing with anyone with "Here For It All". She's a legacy artist now, her last 11-track album came out nearly a decade ago. It's more like when Streisand or other legacy artists release something: their core fans eat it up, but that's about it.
Back in the '90s, when Mariah and Whitney were killing it, did you really think any legacy artist from that time could compete with them? Exactly. So let's not pretend we're still in that era where a new Mariah release is a head-to-head chart battle. This is a completely different stage of her career.
Here's what will likely happen: the album drops, us Lambs grab it immediately, and within three or four weeks, it's gone from the Billboard Top 100 albums. Mariah's waited too long, and outside of us devoted fans, most people have moved on. That's not pessimism, just a dose of realism. Which is why I'm hoping it's a great album, one that earns solid reviews and a few well-deserved accolades.
In short, that chart-showdown you're fantasizing about? It's not going to happen.
(Tuesday 12 August 2025; 17:39)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Here For It All (110,448)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Don't say that Edward. It is too sad to think that is the best vocal take. Surely, what was played at the event was just the vocal demo before Brian Garten worked his engineering magic.
(Wednesday 13 August 2025; 02:33)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Here For It All (110,447)
by Edward from USA
| |
|
|
I have to agree with you about her vocals sounding a bit "chipmunkey" on the belting part of the "HFIA" clip. As for that impromptu performance of "Stay the Night", it was from about five years ago, during the pandemic. At the time, she said she'd gotten her voice back and wouldn't ever tour again, but sadly, that didn't last. I don't think she could replicate those vocals today; her voice is just too far gone.
Mariah is a perfectionist, so what we're hearing in the "HFIA" clip is most likely the very best she could deliver, chosen from multiple takes. It's sad, but I think this is simply where her voice is now.
(Wednesday 13 August 2025; 01:43)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Taylor Swift (110,440)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I think Taylor Swift is going to drop The Life of a Showgirl on 09.26. She has not announced the release date yet, but peorders have started. If she does drop on 09.26, it will be bad for MC. Let's hope that is not the case. Vinyls are suppose to ship by 10.13. So that leaves 10.3 and 10.10 as the other drop dates.
(Tuesday 12 August 2025; 15:49)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Daniel Moore vs. Big Jim Wright (110,432)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
That's it Lambi. You explained it so much better what I was trying to say about Daniel Moore and Big Jim Wright.
(Tuesday 12 August 2025; 02:01)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,404 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Daniel Moore vs. Big Jim Wright (110,404)
by Lambi from USA
| |
|
|
This is fun. Daniel worked on In The Mix, Fall In Love At Christmas, Portrait, and Type: Dangerous, which I thought are all mid. I get what you mean though. I think Moore is more encouraging to Mariah about embracing her recent voice after seeing that Mimi session. I can hear him say, "It's okay, we can lower the key here."
Big Jim worked on Circles, Fly Like A Bird, Cry, and It's A Wrap, which are better songs, so to me he's a better match for Mariah musically.
However, Mariah's most superior collaborator will forever be Walter. I know we share this sentiment. It's like music geniuses, match made in heaven. That was God's will. All I Want For Christmas Is You, One Sweet Day, Hero, Outside, Close My Eyes, Forever, My All are unmatched. Mariah hasn't made a ballad quite the same ever since.
I truly do wish she would squash whatever unforgivable sin Walter did to her and just get on making new music.
(Monday 11 August 2025; 01:49)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bryan Tanaka (110,429)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I wish they were still together too.
(Tuesday 12 August 2025; 01:47)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Bryan Tanaka (110,422)
by Giovanni from USA
| |
|
|
I don't know about y'all but I miss seeing Bryan. I think he and Mariah made such a nice looking couple. He's so handsome and has a nice smile and nice personality. I know he wanted a family but Mariah really looked happy with him.
(Monday 11 August 2025; 20:35)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Here For It All (110,428)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I love it already. The look MC had while the crowd was listening was like "I wrote that song." She is really embracing who she has become this year. I don't see or hear the sadness like 3 years ago. You go, MC.
(Tuesday 12 August 2025; 01:43)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,424 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Here For It All (110,424)
by Haiji from United States
| |
|
|
So this is what the title track sounds like. It's sounds similar to Portrait to me. I can't wait for the full song.
(Monday 11 August 2025; 20:40)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,421)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Any medication change your mood and energy level. Also, thanks to the lovely ladies that I work with in a classroom, I have learned more than I wanted to know about how menopause affects women. One of the ladies is 57, and she has mood swings and low/high energy levels that drive me crazy. Maybe MC is in the midst of menopause.
(Monday 11 August 2025; 18:26)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,417 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Mariah's reaction to Katy Perry skyrockets (110,417)
by Jamie from UK
| |
|
|
Unfortunately this is Mariah now, over medicated and numb. How can she expect her songs to have any energy when she's like this. When they showed the old interview with Jamie Theakston, it showed a complete contrast in her. There she was lively, interactive and engaged. Now it's like her batteries are half full at most, she's disengaged, slowed down and flat. Yes she has some fun moments but the energy is low and doesn't let herself go or relax like she once did.
(Monday 11 August 2025; 15:36)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Here For It All album title (110,408)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
It just dawn on me that the Here For It All album title is unlike Mariah Carey's other album titles. It is her first album song title that is symbolic to MC's personal life since Butterfly.
(Monday 11 August 2025; 03:00)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Petals (110,401)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Do you think we will get a ballad like Petals on HFIA? MC said it is a deep cut during her BBC Xtra1 Radio interview. I love it. You can tell it is a Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis production. Anyway, I am starting to feel really good about the various musical styles HFIA is shaping up to be. Who cares about charts, ctitics, and awards? I just want an album that I can listen to from beginning to end.
(Sunday 10 August 2025; 18:16)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Daniel Moore vs. Big Jim Wright (110,394)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I am loving the creativity Daniel Moore is bringing out MC more than Big Jim Wright. She seems to me that she is taking risks with her songs with Daniel Moore and being more vulnerable in her lyrics. I feel MC is going to answer a lot of questions in the track Here For It All. I feel we will get know MC better after HFIA.
(Saturday 9 August 2025; 19:43)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Here For It All... so far (110,393)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Yes I did, Shezz. When I heard the title track has a mixture of gospel and jazz moments, it made me think back to her most famous improvisation moments with Big Jim Wright. I honestly believe now the 3rd single, The Clark Sisters collaboration, the Paul and Linda McCartney cover, and the Here For It All title track will be the four songs that will be the songs charting high on the iTunes chart on 09.26 and driving physical and streaming sales. I like how MC's interviews are giving us bits and pieces of information about the songs on the album. The interviews are really going to be ramped up after the Labor Day holiday. She will probably talk about the Paul and Linda McCartney cover next during interviews. We will probably get the tracklist two weeks later after the Labor Day holiday.
(Saturday 9 August 2025; 15:03)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,386 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Here For It All... so far (110,386)
by Shezz from Pk
| |
|
|
So in one of the interviews she just said she will be performing 4 songs from HFIA at Sandringham. Bobby A I'm sure you caught that. I hope one of them is the title track which she said has gospel and jazz tangents. If the leaked song titles are to be believed, she wrote that with Daniel Moore. Very unlike her to perform unreleased songs at a concert, that even a festival kind.
While it's taken me a while to get used to her 2025 interview energy, some of them haven't been all that bad. Excited for Alan Carr on Monday. I do hope she starts talking about the album soon, I understand she doesn't want to reveal too much about it this early but then why do all these album interviews. I suppose they're more for her to tell the gp she's doing non Christmas music and she'll probably do more in depth music ones at the time of release like that Genius one she did with Caution.
I love how she was discussing her "defrosting" with an interviewer with such a straight face.
While I did like TD and SS, they're certainly not up there with her more iconic singles from the 2000s. According to insiders, SS remixes are coming soon. Will be interesting if that's true. I'm glad TD is having some success on certain charts. Both the singles, though not MC singles strong, are definitely top 40 worthy for today's music.
I do hope there are a good amount of songs with more mature and meaningful lyrics on the album. SS is a reinterpretation of Honey of sorts, at least a similar subject matter but Honey was written with so much more sophistication.
I have made peace with her 2025 voice but she has full control over her penmanship still.
I understand that she is still chasing success and numbers and that's why she released these singles hoping to grab the attention of the younger audience that drives the streaming based charts now but I really do hope she has more.
Kudos for all the radio interview efforts - time for some podcasts and tv appearances.
(Saturday 9 August 2025; 05:53)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Save The Day (110,392)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I love Save The Day. The Fugees sample and Lauren Hill's hook overpowered the track.
(Saturday 9 August 2025; 14:39)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Save The Day (110,384)
by Edward from USA
| |
|
|
Even then recorded acoustic version of "Close My Eyes" work well on "The Rarities". For me, The Pandemic song, as you call it, never existed.
(Saturday 9 August 2025; 02:33)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Revisting Memoirs (110,361)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Obsessed was Memoirs' biggest single in the U.S. It was released about 90 days before Memoirs was released on September 28th. Obsessed peaked at #7 on the Hot 100 and #12 on the R&B and Hip Hop Songs charts. Also, it peaked at number #1 on two dance charts. Despite the success of Obsessed, Memoirs struggled to have other singles that had the same success. I see one common factor that happened with Memoirs being mirrored with Here For It All. Obsessed was released too early before Memoirs' released date. We are seeing the same thing happening with Here For It All. Two singles have been released and we are still about 45 days away from Here For It All's released date. This long waiting period is just not good for launching a new Mariah Carey album. It seems like Gamma has been testing singles without a true first single to carry the excitement to drop Here For It All in a reasonable amount of time. I just hope the 3rd single is the one that will have people talking and VJ's spinning when the album drops on 9.26. I am hoping that a Bryson Tiller collaboration is the next single.
(Thursday 7 August 2025; 03:43)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
TikTok / reels (110,360)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Totally wrong. Dreamlover is #4 for sure.
(Thursday 7 August 2025; 01:49)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
TikTok / reels (110,359)
by TJ from Norway
| |
|
|
I was just watching a reels clip on Instagram of this guy Adrian163vinyl trying to rank Mariahs lead singles. Dreamlover landed on the 10th spot. So wrong in my opinion. A difficult job, but number 10? No way.
(Wednesday 6 August 2025; 23:44)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sticking to MC's music only (110,349)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I believe that the Bryson Tiller collaboration is on the way through a deluxe edition or Target Exclusive CD yielding 2-3 additional songs with a possible JD/BMC collaboration. The Bryson Tiller collaboration could be the third single and The Clark Sisters collaboration could act as the fourth single. Either way, I feel there is going to be a twist with the 11-song standard tracklisting when it is released in early September. Gamma has to do something to ensure HFIA is a huge seller the first week.
(Wednesday 6 August 2025; 13:06)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,340 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sticking to MC's music only (110,340)
by Edward from USA
| |
|
|
Mariah has complained that by the time "Caution" dropped, her label had already released three singles, so with an 11-track album, putting out that many songs beforehand doesn't really make much sense. That's nearly a third of the album already out before the full release. The same thing is happening with Ed Sheeran, his album comes out September 12, and he's already released three singles since April, none of which are charting on the Hot 100 right now, but he usually have many extra tracks. Mariah should drop the video for "Sugar Sweet" this Friday as a final push for the song. If it still doesn't gain traction, then I think she would be better off holding back and just unveiling the full "Here For It All" tracklist in two weeks.
(Tuesday 5 August 2025; 18:00)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sticking to MC's music only (110,348)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I am the same OG, but with an alter ego. Lol. You will be surprised what is out there already on the web if you just search rumored tracklisting for Here For It All. People are going onto BMI's and ASCAP's website finding song titles that have been registered.
(Wednesday 6 August 2025; 12:56)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,342 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sticking to MC's music only (110,342)
by Xavier mariohmix from Spain
| |
|
|
Bobby (or Robert Anthony), where do you get all the info from? Who really are you? Lol.
(Tuesday 5 August 2025; 22:54)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sticking to MC's music only (110,331)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I have some song titles tea, but I don't want to spoil what is to come on Here For It All. MC's 16th studio album is shaping up to become a huge seller because of The Clark Sisters collaboration. If you think Never Would Have Made It was a huge radio hit for Marvin Sapp in 2007, wait until MC and The Clark Sisters drop their song on 9.26. The song title is reminisce of The Clark Sisters' fans favorite songs by them like Endow Me, The Center Of My Joy, and Name It Claim It.
(Tuesday 5 August 2025; 02:30)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Hero video (110,313)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
If she continues with these great performances, we might get a Here For It All tour in 2026. I am down for it. I have only seen MC live one time during the Angel's Advocate tour in Atlanta.
(Monday 4 August 2025; 01:03)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Hero video (110,307)
by Dove from United States
| |
|
|
This person uploaded a few videos. I love the purple outfit with the silver boots the most. I like what's going on in the background with the stars. She sounds really good too. IMO. I'm a little jealous of the people who got to go to this.
(Sunday 3 August 2025; 18:00)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sugar Sweet live at Brighton (110,295)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
I know. Lol. The person on X was telling me that my JD studio time request was not going to happen.
(Sunday 3 August 2025; 02:52)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sugar Sweet live at Brighton (110,294)
by Edward from USA
| |
|
|
Seriously? I've been telling you that since before TD was released. Stop obsessing.
(Sunday 3 August 2025; 02:09)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ed Sheeran (110,293)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Equals was his last platinum album in U.S. in 2021. I don't think he is too concerned about hit singles from this Play symbol themed album. There is suppose to be four more symbol themed albums after Play. Maybe the next set will have the danceable pop sound that we have been accustomed to from Ed Sherran. Pause is the next themed album.
(Sunday 3 August 2025; 02:06)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ed Sheeran (110,292)
by Edward from USA
| |
|
|
Ed Sheeran, the guy with the Midas touch, is dropping his new album "Play" on September 12. I was curious about how things were going, since his albums usually make hit big. a big, but I haven't seen much movement from any of the singles from "Play" on the Billboard Hot 100.
From April 4 to June 5, he's already put out three songs: "Azizam", "Old Phone", and "Sapphire", which peaked at #28, #89, and #74 respectively. That's three singles in, and not much of an impact for someone who's usually charting with ease.
As for Mariah, I think we need to be a bit more realistic about what to expect from her singles. These days, people move on quickly, especially when there's been a long gap between releases. If an artist is going to take two years or more between albums, it would make sense to drop an EP or a few themed songs in the meantime, like three or four tracks for Valentine's Day or something seasonal. Even big names like Adele seem to lose momentum between releases, so it's not just a Mariah thing.
(Sunday 3 August 2025; 01:47)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sugar Sweet live at Brighton (110,291)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
MC gave a fabulous performance singing Sugar Sweet at Brighton today. Someone on X told me to enjoy the music on Here For It All and not worry about chart performance or producers.
(Sunday 3 August 2025; 00:21)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sugar Sweet (110,274)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
In my JD voice - y'all know who this is. Sugar Sweet is in trouble. I don't think the video is coming out tonight. Maybe I am wrong and MC will drop it without an announcement today. Radio airplay is non-existent. It is ranking really low on the iTunes chart. Type Dangerous was last played on my favorite hometown Memphis Urban AC radio station V101 at 3:47am this morning. V103 in Atlanta won't even play TD. Here For It All needs a ILT/WBT/SIO sequence moment to save it. I am not trying to be negative Nancy today, but I am really concerned about the impact HFIA will make on 09.26 without a hit single on the Hot 100. A hit single is important for a healthy sales impact that MC needs for HFIA during the first week of sales.
(Thursday 31 July 2025; 23:40)
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sugar Sweet video clip (110,262)
by Bobby A from United States
| |
|
|
Great points, Jamie. I hope when the HFIA promos start in mid-September that we see a more focused and relatable MC. I hope she talks about 100% about her new album and not her diva antics. I don't like that she has all of these events on August 2nd, August 15th, September 13th, September 17, and September 20th in the midst of releasing a new album. These are too many events taking time away from promoting Here For It All.
(Thursday 31 July 2025; 15:53)
|
|
this is a reply to message | |
110,260 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Sugar Sweet video clip (110,260)
by Jamie from UK
| |
|
|
I think it's a combination of that and being heavily medicated. Problem with Mariah now is she's living in a dreamlike state and has totally lost touch with reality. Whatever medication she is on is not working for her, unless there is more going on ie some cognitive disorder.
The cute diva thing isn't working for her now either, all this "I don't acknowledge time" rubbish needs to stop, she needs to grow up, have a laugh yes but get back to being herself and not an act. Whether that's possible now I don't know, she seems completely lost in herself.
(Thursday 31 July 2025; 15:30)
|
|
|
|
|
Only registrated members can post messages.
Registration is free.
|
|
If you want to leave a message, there are a few rules you must follow:
1. |
This is a Mariah Carey messageboard, so the message must be related to Mariah Carey. |
2. |
Only messages in English will be posted. And please try to write understandable English,
with the proper use of dots and capitals. |
3. |
Messages with all capitals will be ignored. |
4. |
Messages that are insulting (to Mariah, other artists or members of this messageboard) will
not be posted. |
The webmaster has the right to refuse any message he doesn't like.
|
|
|



|