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About Robert-Anthony from United States: I have been a Lamb since 1990. I know Mariah. I love her music. I breathe her music.

E=MC2 off on the beaten path (106,865) by Robert-Anthony from United States I have always wondered why Bye Bye, I Stay In Love, and I'll Be Lovin U Long Time all failed to have the same top 10 success as Touch My Body. I just can't pinpoint why pop radio didn't give those singles the same airplay impressions as Touch My Body. Were they weak single choices or pop radio was moving away from playing R&B songs on pop radio? There was a significant shift in pop radio from 2008-2010. (Thursday 11 July 2024; 22:42)

Specific lyric on Obsessed (106,861) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC said, "Like I can't control nothing." (Wednesday 10 July 2024; 21:03) this is a reply to message 106,860

Specific lyric on Obsessed (106,860) by Randy from USA Since it's kinda quiet, on the Gucci Mane version of Obsessed, probably the original version too, there is an adlib I cannot understand and it's bothered me for years. She says "He's all up in my George Foreman." Then there's some more singing and then she repeats "He's all up in my George Foreman." And she starts "But I-' I can't for the life of me figure out what she's saying. It's before she says "You like me. You like me. You really really like me" as the song fades. The lyric sites are saying, she is saying, "But I can't do nothing for him." That is not what she's saying. Anybody have any ideas? (Wednesday 10 July 2024; 20:20)

Lucky Daye (106,853) by Robert-Anthony from United States His current #1 Urban AC song, That's You, was co-written by Bruno Mars. I believe MC has reached out to Lucky Daye because he didn't like my X collaboration post on June 29th like he did my two previous posts earlier this year and last year. She probably told him don't let anybody know we are going to collaborate. His tour starts July 11th through August 28th. I am sure they have already collaborated because of his tour and The Celebration of Mimi shows So far, we have rumored collaborations with Solange, Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars and Max Martin. (Tuesday 9 July 2024; 23:27) this is a reply to message 106,849

Lucky Daye (106,849) by Shezz from Pk I hadn't heard of him before. Nice. I think MC has recorded a lot of different styles of music in the last few years from contemporary rnb to pop to dance and disco. It'll be interesting to see if she ends up with a varied album or commits to one particular style. Rumours are that Ariana has put her in touch with Max Martin and they have also recorded. I hope we get an original song this year, even if the album is released next year. It's funny how Christmas is her most popular time but also restricts her for a few months. (Tuesday 9 July 2024; 17:37)

Lucky Daye (106,847) by Robert-Anthony from United States Do you think R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Lucky Daye could be that one collaborator MC needs to bring MC16 closer to being finished? This man is a brilliant artist in the way he crafts his songs. His latest album, Algorithm, is a masterpiece. Take a listen to Soft, Mary, and this interview. (Monday 8 July 2024; 22:47)

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,842) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC's facade (the jokes, the rambling during interviews, and her childhood trauma) that she has built and uses to cope, is going to make it hard to drop her diva antics. It is her shtick now after of these years. (Friday 5 July 2024; 20:03) this is a reply to message 106,840

May Céline inspire Mariah? (106,840) by Randy from USA Mariah is a rebuilding project at this point. The first thing that has to go is the diva like antics. She has to drop the mermaid gowns. The obsession with lighting, hair and make up. Learn to play an instrument, like piano or guitar. She has been saying I'm a terrible piano player for how many years? Long enough to learn the same chords used in all of pop music. My real MCArchives family, listen to the instrumental of We Belong Together. It's four chords. I can play it. And I'm a terrible piano player. Toni Braxton plays piano. Madonna learned guitar. She has the money for a one on one teacher. Once she learns that, she can sit on stage and sing a new song followed by an unplugged version of one of her hits on a talk show. People will respect and love that. (Friday 5 July 2024; 17:00)

The greatest musical artists of all time (106,837) by Robert-Anthony from United States Am I right? Ordered from popularity peak and decade years. 1. Aretha Franklin - 1960s 2. Barbra Streisand - 1970s 3. Michael Jackson - 1980s 4. Whitney Houston - 1980s 5. Tie: Michael Jackson / Mariah Carey - 1990s 6. Celine Dion - 1997 7. Mariah Carey - 2005-2010 8. Taylor Swift - 2010 9. Taylor Swift - 2020 (Friday 5 July 2024; 01:59)

Vacation everyone? (106,831) by Robert-Anthony from United States Best of wishes with your promotion, Xavier. I will have to check out Traveler this summer. (Thursday 4 July 2024; 02:24) this is a reply to message 106,830

Vacation everyone? (106,830) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Not really. I'm studying for an internal promotion exam at work next September. And also, I've started watching "Travelers" on Netflix. The 40° temperatures during the Spanish summer are so hard. Nice holidays. (Thursday 4 July 2024; 00:36)

Residency returns (106,829) by Robert-Anthony from United States I would like to see a couple of special guests like Brandy and David Morales. (Wednesday 3 July 2024; 22:58) this is a reply to message 106,825

Residency returns (106,825) by Brandon from USA When MC's residency returns, what would [you] like to see different? New ensembles? New set list with different songs? New stage design and graphics? Less lip syncing lol. Or nothing at all. How do [you] guys feel? I'm interested to hear everyone's view and constructive criticism. (Wednesday 3 July 2024; 14:56)

Vacation everyone? (106,828) by Robert-Anthony from United States Yes, Shezz. The Bold and the Beautiful is not as good as it was when Stephanie was last on the show. Next year this time may be the last season if William Bell's son Bradley doesn't start writing better storylines during the 2024-2025 season. CBS made him use the show's one year renewal option this year. I am predicting that MC is going to drop the first single late January 2025. It is going to be an uptempo song produced with Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak. (Wednesday 3 July 2024; 22:50) this is a reply to message 106,826

Vacation everyone? (106,826) by Shezz from Pk B&B is still running? I last watched it when Stephanie was dying and Brook had become her bff. When do you think Mariah is going to drop the first single Robert Anthony? I think she's quite into this album now and won't want to put it on the back burner until after Christmas. I have a feeling we might get something in August post second leg of Vegas. (Wednesday 3 July 2024; 17:32)

Vacation everyone? (106,823) by Robert-Anthony from United States I have never seen the board so quiet before for two weeks in a row. Is everyone on vacation or just watching The Bold and the Beautiful summer mystery arc? I am sure we are going to find out who killed Tom before anything new happens with MC. Lol. (Wednesday 3 July 2024; 00:45)

New remixes (106,814) by Robert-Anthony from United States I sure do hope so. Her creativity has been on a creative high lately. I believe the Lambs won't be disappointed about what MC has been cooking in the studio. We know she has had 6 years to give us a Thriller type of album. Lol, Edward. The BET Awards are this Sunday. Maybe MC will join Muni Long on stage for the Made For Me remix. (Friday 28 June 2024; 20:09) this is a reply to message 106,813

New remixes (106,813) by Shezz from Pk The "Remixes era" has been pretty good. I can't wait for the main course. The time that she's taken, I feel she's cooked us quite a feast. (Friday 28 June 2024; 18:37)

Mariah is hip hop (106,811) by Robert-Anthony from United States Doug E. Fresh talks about MC at 3:35. I didn't want you to watch his whole interview. Lol. (Friday 28 June 2024; 04:13) this is a reply to message 106,810

Mariah is hip hop (106,810) by Robert-Anthony from United States Irresistable (West Side Connection) played today on my workout playlist. I had to play it a second time because I really enjoyed it for first time 22 years later. To be honest, I would always skip it because I just did not like the collaboration. However, now I understand why Doug E. Fresh said this is the reason why Mariah is hip hop. (Friday 28 June 2024; 01:14)

Mariah is hip hop (106,810) by Robert-Anthony from United States Irresistable (West Side Connection) played today on my workout playlist. I had to play it a second time because I really enjoyed it for first time 22 years later. To be honest, I would always skip it because I just did not like the collaboration. However, now I understand why Doug E. Fresh said this is the reason why Mariah is hip hop. (Friday 28 June 2024; 01:14)

Tony Moran (106,808) by Robert-Anthony from United States I just realized that Tony Moran of The Latin Rascals (Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood) remixed DFAU. I wonder what made MC commission him to do the remix for DFAU. DFAU is MC's only official double vinyl white cover 12 inch. According Wikipedia, his remixography is impressive. He and Albert Cabrera remixed Duran Duran's Notorious too. It's funny that I am mentioning Tony Moran because I have been on a nonstop mission this summer to visit all of my 12 inch dance vinyl records lately thanks to the Portrait (Hopeful Child Remix). CeCe Peniston's and ABC's dance remixes were hot back in day. Anyway, longer dance remixes make my workouts more enjoyable. Lol. I am rambling now. Bye. (Wednesday 26 June 2024; 21:57)

Impressive debut (106,802) by Robert-Anthony from United States This article demonstrates that Tommy had to defend MC because when he discovered her he knew MC's talent was going to be in the same league as [Barbra] Streisand and Whitney Houston. His tone in the article is that of a renowned manager and recording company president who saw MC during the Crustella era in [desperate] need of a new manager and team. We can't deny he knew how to make MC into a platinum selling recording artist from the beginning. His expertise to guide and launch her debut album and assemble the best team players made Mariah Carey the album an impressive debut. A debut album like Mariah Carey has never happened since 1990. No other female artist since 1990 has ever had a debut album like Mariah Carey. Despite how MC feels about Tommy Mottola and his treatment of her, I wonder does MC think about how impressive her debut was? She really never talks anymore about her debut era or Ben Marguiles. (Monday 24 June 2024; 11:26)

#1 Relevance, new album (106,798) by Robert-Anthony from United States Randy, MC16 is going to determine if MC will continue to record albums or just have Vegas residences and Christmas shows for the rest of her singing career. It will be interesting to see how everything rolls out after the album announcement. (Sunday 23 June 2024; 22:13) this is a reply to message 106,792

#1 Relevance, new album (106,792) by Randy from USA Let me hop on in here. I have read in a magazine that only a true fan would know the difference between Fantasy, Honey and Heartbreaker. Also, when I used to argue with Whitney Houston stans in the late 90s/early 00s that yes Whitney is consistent on stage but MC has more number 1s, their argument would be most of MCs are forgotten. If you can find a non-fan that knows all of the words to I Don't Wanna Cry or TGIFY I'd be shocked. I'm from the last generation and I'm also a chart nerd. We pushed a lot of number ones by buying physical singles to albums we already had. The airplay was minimal on her song before the single was released. Hell, we do it now. How many times have I come on here to see people begging us to stay up all night streaming something. Now here's where I completely contradict what I just said. I have had a horrible school year and am leaving my present school. So I've been playing death songs on my smart board. You know, One Sweet Day, Crossroads by Bone Thugs. Well, Bye Bye was playing and the office clerk who is half my age ran into my room and started singing it. I was floored. I said what do you know about this song. She said it's among her favorites. Mine too even [though] this board constantly decimates it because it didn't go to number one. That's an argument for another day. I guess my point is there is truth to both sides of the argument. Songs are over pushed by fans (come on you all Loverboy made it to #2) but then there are factors that make a song more relevant than a chart position shows (come on you all Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun stalled at #2). New album. It's so funny because I feel like everyone wants MC to create SZA, HER and Muni Long vibes. I am thinking [Barbra] Streisand, Liza Minelli, Diana Ross. I don't wanna be ageist but Mariah is 55 years old and you all want her on trends with the hottest producers? I do think MC needs to release an album because her fan base grew up on albums. Cardi B can release singles for years continuously promising she's working on an album. Mariah can't do that, hopping on remixes late is kinda silly. But whatever. Carey-on. (Sunday 23 June 2024; 13:11)

Rap features (106,797) by Robert-Anthony from United States Do you think MC is done with having rappers on her albums? I don't know how she could be taken seriously on her next album with rap features at 55 years old. Duets and vocal features is the way she should go for MC16. If she goes with some rap features, critics are not going to find it a step in the right direction at her age. (Sunday 23 June 2024; 22:04)

The Boy Is Mine 2.0 (106,791) by Robert-Anthony from United States "Processing in their voices" is what Max Martin is known for doing when he produces an artist's vocals. It is the Max Martin effect that he does give the song that electronic or trance feel? (Sunday 23 June 2024; 06:00) this is a reply to message 106,782

The Boy Is Mine 2.0 (106,782) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States I don't like the processing in B and M's vocals. I couldn't even tell that was Monica in the second verse. Maybe that affect works in Ariana's voice, but it made B & M sound like AI. It is a fabulous song though. This type of mid-tempo is what I would love to hear from Mariah. (Sunday 23 June 2024; 02:20)

She has been practicing lip synching (106,790) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC's funniest lip sync moment is when the Touch My Body backing track failed on GMA and MC sang to Trey, MaryAnn, and Sharlotte - "Stop singing my rhymes now baby." MC was hot that the backing track failed on a live televised program. She played it off after the preformance by saying, "I have to bring something new to the moment every time." (Sunday 23 June 2024; 05:55) this is a reply to message 106,786

She has been practicing lip synching (106,786) by Libra Lamb from USA I hope no one feels the need to explain anything to you. I certainly do not. Moving on. (Sunday 23 June 2024; 03:22)

Spring or fall album release preference (106,789) by Robert-Anthony from United States Yes. MC has always collaborated with the hottest producers at the moment since TEOM like The Neptunes, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, Mike Will Made It, Hit-Boy, and Scott Storch. I am saying if she wants to upgrade her signature sound, then MC is going to have to collaborate with other producers and songwriters who are not necessarily the hottest producer at the moment. I think the days of hottest producer at moment ended with Darryl DJ Camper's and Diplo's reign five years ago. I am going to go ahead and make a prediction for MC16. MC16 will be nominated for eight Grammy awards in 2025 or 2026. MC will finally receive recognition from the Grammys after 30 years in music business. (Sunday 23 June 2024; 05:45) this is a reply to message 106,784

Spring or fall album release preference (106,784) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States You mean "you hope" she's realized that she needs to step out of her comfort zone. (Sunday 23 June 2024; 02:39)

Praying for the album (106,774) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC's Las Vegas shows start again July 26th [through] August 1st. She probably won't do a lot of recording next month. (Saturday 22 June 2024; 18:58) this is a reply to message 106,761

Praying for the album (106,761) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I needed a summer bop from Mariah lol. (Friday 21 June 2024; 13:52)

The Boy Is Mine 2.0 (106,768) by Robert-Anthony from United States Well, Ariana chose Brandy and Monica for The Boy Is Mine remix. It makes sense. (Saturday 22 June 2024; 01:49)

Thank God I Found You (original) (106,767) by Robert-Anthony from United States I have been listening to TGIFY a lot lately too. Also, I finally listened to Xscape's One of Those Love Songs this week. I still don't understand why Warryn Campbell filed a copyright infringement lawsuit. I don't see the similarity at all. (Saturday 22 June 2024; 01:47) this is a reply to message 106,766

Thank God I Found You (original) (106,766) by Randy from USA I know this is the most vilified number one but it's growing on me again. I like the lyric a lot and it's kinda undeniably a reach for a chart topper. I like the Rainbow album, always have. (Saturday 22 June 2024; 00:12)

Remastered Rainbow album (106,764) by Robert-Anthony from United States Terna, this is great news. I am really concerned that we won't experience the same sound quality when the remastered audio is transferred to picture disc. I am just not a fan of colored vinyl. Black vinyl produces the best sound. I hope a CD version will be available this fall even though it has not been announced yet. I know Sony wants to capitalize on those picture disc preorders before making a CD announcement. Does anyone know of an online music retailer who will allow you to create a CD online? (Friday 21 June 2024; 23:03) this is a reply to message 106,762

Remastered Rainbow album (106,762) by Terna from Nigeria First off, I'm loving the attention this album is getting, as it's one of her hidden gems. I played the record on speakers for the first time yesterday, been listening on Airpods all this while. I noticed her voice is placed forward and center, and the sound quality is polished and overall more rounded, with a cleaner sound, than the original version. This makes the ballads pop, the vocals on TGIFY less muddy and reveals parts on the songs one did not catch before, listening to "Bliss" was an experience. Remastering records sometimes marrs an album, this one makes it better. Thumbs up Mariah. (Friday 21 June 2024; 14:53)

Praying for the album (106,760) by Robert-Anthony from United States If a long time between albums happened in the 90s, I wonder what would be MC's response for the long wait. MC would probably say that she wants to record more songs to sequence the album perfectly or correct some vocal moments. Being the perfectionist that she is, it has to be really hard for her in 2024. She has to have at least 50 songs recorded by now. Right? (Friday 21 June 2024; 12:24) this is a reply to message 106,759

Praying for the album (106,759) by Zachariah from Croatia Let's hope that the rumours are true. (Friday 21 June 2024; 09:35)

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