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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.

The shade of it all (105,221) by Bobby A from United States Lol. I thought she was going to break out into "Is this a Grammy" song? (Friday 2 February 2024; 18:17) this is a reply to message 105,215

The shade of it all (105,215) by Norman from USA So she didn't pay them dust because she went, but the shade was in full effect with "Is this a real Grammy? I haven't seen one in so (cue dramatic elongation of the word) long... we'll figure out what this is later." The humor is still intact (Friday 2 February 2024; 13:17)

Look (105,214) by Bobby A from United States She looked so beautiful. (Friday 2 February 2024; 12:38) this is a reply to message 105,213

Look (105,213) by Zachariah from Croatia It is unfortunate. (Friday 2 February 2024; 11:14)

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,210) by Bobby A from United States Ariana is emulating MC so much in her newly released Instagram video playing 9 tracks from Eternal Sunshine to her team at Republic. It seems like she has moved back to the pop side by working with Max Martin. Unfortunately, I can't understand why she chose Max Martin though. I have never been a fan of his production. Eternal Sunshine is out March 8th. Freaking, pull it together MC quick and fast. Ariana just may rule 2024. (Friday 2 February 2024; 07:04) this is a reply to message 105,199

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,199) by Edward from USA Ariana Grande's "Yes, And" debuted at #1. Out of her 8 #1's, 6 of them have debuted at number one, she now has a tie with Taylor Swift. Drake is behind them with 5. I've been wondering why it is so easy to debut at number one these days, I dug a little and now I understand. Similarly to what they accused Mariah and others of doing back in the 90's with remixes and discounted singles, now the trend is releasing six or seven variation of the same song and discounting the variations. These songs are not remixes technically, but different variations. Besides the original they release longer versions, radio edits, sped up versions, instrumentals and the list goes on. Mariah was heavily critized for similar tactics back in the day, but I actually prefer a great quality remix even if it doesn't resemble the original than this new trend. I think it is kind of lazy. Billboard will eventually crack on these tactics, but maybe by then Ariana, Taylor and Drake will have already surpassed Mariah as the solo artist with the most #1 hits. I don't hate the players, they're just taking advantage of the rules of the game just like Mariah did, but I hate the fact that now a number one doesn't really mean anything. As for Ariana's "Yes, And", I love it. I've been working out to it, I thought she had lost it, but she still has the Midas touch Mariah used to have. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 17:39)

Daydream 30 (105,207) by Bobby A from United States Daydream 30 is coming up in 2025. I know she has some leftover tracks in the vault. I would love for When I Saw You to be recorded as duet with Nick Jonas or Zayn. I would be happy for extended versions on Long Ago and Melt Away. And I would love for David Morales to rework the Daydream interlude with new vocals and percussions from Sheila E. (Friday 2 February 2024; 00:57)

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,205) by Bobby A from United States When she attends, she should plug her upcoming album on Entertainment Tonight by saying something like she is almost done and that she knows the Lambs are going to be pleasantly surprised. (Friday 2 February 2024; 00:00) this is a reply to message 105,204

Recording Academy Global Impact Award (105,204) by Norman from USA I agree she should pay them dust, but I'm guessing she'll go or participate in some capacity if Lenny Kravitz is going. He's also receiving the same award. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 23:14)

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,202) by Bobby A from United States Wendy Goldstein, Co President of AR at Republic Records, is working her magic with Ariana's releases. She is the one behind The Jonas Brothers' resurgence in the past two years. She started out Epic as an AR Assistant a long time go. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 20:59) this is a reply to message 105,199

Don't hate the player, hate the game (105,199) by Edward from USA Ariana Grande's "Yes, And" debuted at #1. Out of her 8 #1's, 6 of them have debuted at number one, she now has a tie with Taylor Swift. Drake is behind them with 5. I've been wondering why it is so easy to debut at number one these days, I dug a little and now I understand. Similarly to what they accused Mariah and others of doing back in the 90's with remixes and discounted singles, now the trend is releasing six or seven variation of the same song and discounting the variations. These songs are not remixes technically, but different variations. Besides the original they release longer versions, radio edits, sped up versions, instrumentals and the list goes on. Mariah was heavily critized for similar tactics back in the day, but I actually prefer a great quality remix even if it doesn't resemble the original than this new trend. I think it is kind of lazy. Billboard will eventually crack on these tactics, but maybe by then Ariana, Taylor and Drake will have already surpassed Mariah as the solo artist with the most #1 hits. I don't hate the players, they're just taking advantage of the rules of the game just like Mariah did, but I hate the fact that now a number one doesn't really mean anything. As for Ariana's "Yes, And", I love it. I've been working out to it, I thought she had lost it, but she still has the Midas touch Mariah used to have. (Thursday 1 February 2024; 17:39)

Tacking on two Memoirs songs to MIAMTEC (105,192) by Bobby A from United States I think MC needed two songs for the deluxe edition that was going to be sold at Target. She didn't have any extra songs from the recording sessions. MC probably thought what two songs with high profile features from the Angels Advocate remix album would make fans buy the deluxe edition. So, we got R. Kelly and Mary J. Blige. My question is why did she include America the Beautiful? Maybe she was trying to be festive for Memorial Day with it being included on the album. Let's hope MC16 has some brillant decisions. (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 13:05) this is a reply to message 105,189

Tacking on two Memoirs songs to MIAMTEC (105,189) by T from USA Does anyone ever wonder what the purpose of putting the two songs from Memoirs (Betcha, Its a Wrap) on The Elusive Chanteuse deluxe edition? Was is it strictly because those two fit the theme of the album or was she actually going to put the two singles from the cancelled Angels Advocate project (UOMF, AC - which would've made more sense since they had music videos and some success), but then decided against that idea once Nicki Minaj became such a brat? (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 01:53)

Muni Long (105,188) by Bobby A from United States Sweet. This topic got a conversation started for two Lambs to possibly meet. (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 00:42) this is a reply to message 105,186

Muni Long (105,186) by Matty from Vancouver Canada What a Lamb hot spot. Hahahaha. Damn, I fly out Friday, it would be fun to meet in person Jamie. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 19:30)

Prized MC possession vs. item lost (105,187) by Bobby A from United States I got to thinking today of my most prized MC possession and an item that I lost. My most prized MC possession is my UK Love Takes Time single with Vanishing and You Need Me. MC looks so pretty on the cover. I don't know where I bought a UK CD single from. My guess is from a music store in the 90s that ordered import CDs. My item lost is not buying an special promo version CD of Forever and Forever live version. I don't why I left out of that music store without that CD single in my hand. The owner priced it for $4. It is worth $100 dollars now on eBay. (Wednesday 31 January 2024; 00:39)

Muni Long (105,184) by Bobby A from United States I love it too, Terna. She is really Priscilla Renae who co-wrote A No No with MC. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 13:14) this is a reply to message 105,171

Muni Long (105,171) by Terna from Nigeria Say what you want about Jermash, his writing team always hit bullseye, Muni Long's new song goes hard and is gaining traction on social media, I loved it with the very first listen. (Monday 29 January 2024; 18:10)

Muni Long (105,183) by Bobby A from United States Matty, that's funny. Enjoy your stay. I will be back in the A in June for my summer road trip. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 13:12) this is a reply to message 105,180

Muni Long (105,180) by Matty from Vancouver Canada Robert-Anthony, this is so random. I'm in ATL for work this week and staying on Peachtree St. Hahahaha Vancouver to Atlanta couldn't be farther apart, yet here I sit in my hotel room on Peachtree St. on my first night here. I haven't been to ATL in almost four years. What a random coincidence. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 06:54)

Muni Long (105,179) by Bobby A from United States That pre-chorus section gets me everytime. I miss Atlanta because of the slow jam ballads like Made For Me bumping in my speakers with the top down cruising on Peachtree Street. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 00:56) this is a reply to message 105,171

Muni Long (105,171) by Terna from Nigeria Say what you want about Jermash, his writing team always hit bullseye, Muni Long's new song goes hard and is gaining traction on social media, I loved it with the very first listen. (Monday 29 January 2024; 18:10)

Muni Long (105,178) by Bobby A from United States I imagine on a 2024 JD and MC song, MC would say, "If Jermaine likes it then I like it." His signature tag is so lame now, but he still used it on Ari Lennox's throwback R&B influenced 60s track Pressure. (Tuesday 30 January 2024; 00:45) this is a reply to message 105,174

Muni Long (105,174) by Stacey from USA I love Jermaine. I could do with a bit less "ya'all know what this is". But there is no denying they created magic. (Monday 29 January 2024; 20:43)

Who is Caution about? (105,172) by Bobby A from United States Both of them were inexperinced with the ends and outs of the music industry trying to pursue their dreams. It's a shame that we never experienced another Love Takes Time ballad. I believe Ben's compositions with MC gave us more of Mariah's distinct melodies than Walter A's songs did. Walter A's songs with other artists always had that a small element of melody and instrumentation of songs that he composed with Mariah. For example, Leona Lewis' Here I Am. MC sure does have a long list of songwriters, producers, singers, and rappers that we will never experience a repeat collaboration. (Monday 29 January 2024; 19:45) this is a reply to message 105,170

Who is Caution about? (105,170) by Edward from USA I don't think that's the case. Their parting of ways was due to a contract they signed before she was signed to Colombia. Mariah had agreed to split not only the songwriting royalties from the songs, but half of her earnings as well, something she never thought twice about while writing songs in his father's basement. When the time came to write music for Emotions, Sony officials made it clear he would only be paid the fair amount given to co-writers on an album. Ben didn't like it and filed a lawsuit against Sony, claiming that under contract, he would be entitled to work with Carey, as well as reap extra benefits. A judge settled that Margulies was to earn ten percent of Carey's direct earnings from her record sales, not including an income from any other ventures, but at that point their relationship was ruined. In an interview, back then, Mariah stated: "I signed blindly. Later, I tried to make it right so we could continue, but he wouldn't accept it." (Monday 29 January 2024; 16:41)

Best concert attendance stats in 25 years (105,163) by Bobby A from United States Why do I feel MC is the type of artist that has to have a new album out in order to announce a 27 city tour to support it? Just thinking hypothectically that what if her album is completed in late March and she tours the U.S. in April and May before the album drops in late August. Would that fly with Lambs? Or do we want her to stick to her same old formula of dropping the album and tour 6 weeks later? I thought about how JT always switches things up all the time when he is getting ready to drop an album. Who knows maybe JT will drop his new album on April 26th, three days before his world tours kicks off in Vancouver on April 29th. He hasn't made any album release announcement yet. JT has just created buzz for a new album to get his fans ready for his new album. Also, he caused Britney's fans to sabotage his first single, Selfish trajectory on the Hot 100. He sure has angered a lot of other female artist's fans like Britney, Janet, and MC during his solo career, but people still love his music. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 23:44) this is a reply to message 105,125

Best concert attendance stats in 25 years (105,125) by Lady B from USA Bravo to Mariah and her team - best concert attendance for her in 25 years per the article on the site. Wonderful news. (Saturday 27 January 2024; 17:58)

Back to Mariah (105,161) by Bobby A from United States I would love for MC to release Nevertheless and 4 other jazz standards on iTunes as an EP while we wait for MC16. What does she have to lose? It would get people and the media talking about her music. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 19:33) this is a reply to message 105,157

Back to Mariah (105,157) by MusicfanJ from Germany I love it too. Smooth and just a pleasure for the ears. Mariah is wonderful in singing jazz. And yes, this should be on an album. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 16:29)

Tauren Wells (105,155) by Bobby A from United States If anybody is familiar with the Christian artist, Tauren Wells, he is opening his own church today in Austin Texas. He left Joel Osteen's church in Houston as his musical director. I am on my way to the 8:30am service. I am so excited. Happy Sunday. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 14:06)

Next Friday (105,154) by Bobby A from United States I don't know the answer to that question. Bill, can give you an definitive answer. I think that there are some special video features of Music Box: Then and Now and Dreamlover in 4K. I need to come over to the streaming side since FYE's Mix and Burn closed their website in September. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 14:02) this is a reply to message 105,151

Next Friday (105,151) by enwar00 from usa Are there any differences on the physical versions of MB30 versus the digital ones on streaming? (Sunday 28 January 2024; 05:20)

Political (105,145) by Bobby A from United States At the end of the disagreements, I know we are one big happy family here. A Saturday hasn't been this hot since that Saturday of the first 2023 Christmas shows. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 00:45) this is a reply to message 105,141

Political (105,141) by Edward from USA Stacey, stop with the facts. Some people might self-combust here. Back to Mariah. (Saturday 27 January 2024; 23:31)

Who is Caution about? (105,143) by Bobby A from United States I think Giving Me Life is about Derek Jeter or Mark Sudak. Both men gave her a happy relationship for a moment in time. Although, Mark Sudak was too behind the scenes probably for MC to married. Did she ever take him to Aspen? 8th Grade is about Ben Marguiles. The Distance is most definitely about Tanaka. Great topic, Matty. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 00:36) this is a reply to message 105,140

Who is Caution about? (105,140) by Stacey from USA Giving Me Life is my favorite song off Caution. I'm curious what your thoughts are on who or what the song is about. Thoughts? (Saturday 27 January 2024; 22:49)

If you think (105,142) by Bobby A from United States Matty, that's it. Back to Mariah should be the title of MC16. We are getting ready to receive probably MC's most personal album to date. (Sunday 28 January 2024; 00:26) this is a reply to message 105,132

If you think (105,132) by Matty from Vancouver Canada If you think trans issues are equated to castration. Get educated. Castration has nothing to do with trans issues and if you think that somehow effects your "masculinity", say like putting on "colleague" vs. "perfume"; you need a long, deep view in the mirror (which will be hard and sad for you). Penises vs. vulva don't define a soul. If you choose to believe it does... ok. It's a discussion about social norms. It's not about genitals. Let's get back to Mariah. (Saturday 27 January 2024; 22:10)

Next Friday (105,128) by Bobby A from United States We will talking about the MB anniversary edition starting Thursday and Friday. I ordered both the vinyl and CD sets. I am looking forward to hearing the Proctor Theater concert on CD the most. (Saturday 27 January 2024; 21:01)

Article: Mariah shows off physique in sparkling "swimwear" (105,120) by Bobby A from United States It just came to me that MC is recording an album that she has always wanted to make. I hopeful that it will be a summer release. (Saturday 27 January 2024; 02:40) this is a reply to message 105,119

Article: Mariah shows off physique in sparkling "swimwear" (105,119) by Libra Lamb from USA I think Mariah should keep things secretive for now. I don't want to know who she's working with because I want no expectations whatsoever. I just hope the next album knocks my socks off. As far as the "woke" topic, I will just have to let it go. There's no reasoning with people who are incapable of putting themselves in others' shoes or lack empathy altogether. Besides, you can't tell them nothing if they already know everything. (Friday 26 January 2024; 23:38)

Article: Mariah shows off physique in sparkling "swimwear" (105,114) by Bobby A from United States Today's topics would fit right into Sociology 101 and Contemporary Social Issues. Lol. What about MC's lack of transparency about who she is collaborating with for MC16? It's Friday everyone. Let's chill with your favorite adult drink. (Friday 26 January 2024; 20:20) this is a reply to message 105,113

Article: Mariah shows off physique in sparkling "swimwear" (105,113) by Edward from USA Exactly, they have turned the community into a joke with their 20,000 pronuns and 100+ genders. When you can't define the word woman without using the word woman in the defnintion, you know our society is on its way to the toilet. When people now entertain reducing women to being chestfeeders, vagina havers, pregnant people, birthing people just to accommodate some and in the name of inclusion, you know we're effed up. When you have trans women with obviously bigger lungs, hearts and stronger physiques regardless of how long they've been on testosterone supressants, oblitarating women sports, we know misogyny is rampant, yet we're all grouped together with this madness. I love and respect women, and I'll be damned the day I refer to a woman as anything other than a woman. One can never reason with insanity, let alone meet insanity in the middle. The community had reached a very stable middle, until some wanted more and more and more. Now, trans women are not trans women, they are real women. I'm so glad people are starting to push back. (Friday 26 January 2024; 20:07)

Recording process (105,108) by Bobby A from United States Didn't MC say in an inerview that she recorded like 22 songs for E=MC2? The 10 songs that she mentioned in November were just the ones she did with Daniel Moore. I know she is probably going to record about 20 more songs during the next 3 months. Muni Long's Made For Me made me think that she has to be working with JD too. Made For Me has MC wriiten all over it. (Friday 26 January 2024; 14:32)

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