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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.

What's wrong with Mariah (111,281) by Bobby A from United States I don't think MC had hip replacement surgery at 30 years old. That type of surgery is generally for people 60 and above. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 00:50) this is a reply to message 111,269

What's wrong with Mariah (111,269) by BFF from United States This video claims she had hip replacement surgery back in 2000? That sounds pretty outlandish - having hip replacement at the age of 30/31. What possibly could have been happening at that time to cause such a surgery? Doesn't make any sense to me. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 16:28)

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,280) by Bobby A from United States Sweetheart is one of my favorite 1998 MC songs. Her vocals are so clear. (Thursday 18 September 2025; 00:47) this is a reply to message 111,267

Here For It All streaming party countdown (111,267) by 4real4real from UK Day 6 - #1's (1998) + Sweetheart EP + I Still Believe EP + Do You Know Where You're Going To EP September 17 is day 6 of the listening party, and we're stepping into the #1's era - a moment that doesn't always get the spotlight it deserves, but is way more interesting than people give it credit for. By '98, Mariah had officially shut the door on the Tommy chapter and was living in a new kind of freedom. She went above the execs and flew straight to Japan after the divorce to meet with the head of Sony and hammer out her exit. That meeting cleared the way for a new five-album deal and a chance to steer her own ship. The label pitched a standard "greatest hits", but MC felt it was too soon to put a bow on her first act. So she turned it into a thank you to the fans - a celebration of becoming the female artist with the most U.S. #1 singles (13 at that point, edging out Madonna's 12). What makes #1's special is that it wasn't just a trophy case; she gave us four new songs to keep the story moving. Sweetheart, a cover of Rainy Davis's ‘86 jam, came via Jermaine Dupri. The JD collab is fun, but the solo Mariah mix is where the magic lives: the production has room to breathe and her voice is front and center. And those low low's. My oh my. I know many of you listen to Dreamlover, Fantasy, Honey and Heartbreaker, in that order. The solo version slides perfectly between Honey and Heartbreaker. And then there's When You Believe - the song that won an Oscar and gave us a moment nobody dared to dream of until it happened. Babyface built this sweeping gospel ballad for The Prince of Egypt, but it became something even bigger the instant Mariah and Whitney walked into the studio together. Two-thirds of the vocal trinity, finally side by side, not as rivals but as women with voices powerful enough to move mountains. You can feel the respect in every note, the way they listen to each other and lift each other up. What started as a soundtrack cut turned into the beginning of a real, lasting friendship between two legends who'd been unfairly set against each other for years. RIP Whitney - her light is still in that song. I Still Believe is a full-circle moment: the Brenda K. Starr song she used to sing backing vocals on, now reimagined as her own. That EP is one of her best. The Pure Imagination remix, Stevie J's take with Mocha & Amil (her second all-female feature after the ABMB remix), and a stack of club mixes that still sound fresh today. The single made it to all the way to #4, proof that even her "bonus" tracks could almost hit the top. Finally, Do You Know Where You're Going To (aka the Mahogany theme) finds Mariah leaning into introspection, and also into the Diana Ross lineage she's always nodded to. Tommy supposedly encouraged J.Lo to cover it after hearing Mariah wanted to release it as a single - so yes, it seems the seeds of sabotage were planted well before the Glitter days. But we love everybody and we move on. And can we talk about the cover? That silver mini, the hair, the attitude, that pose - she looks sexy in the best way, referencing Ross's Diana album while serving "I'm free and I know it". It's easily one of her best covers. Looking back, #1's quietly set a template: after MC, everyone from Michael Jackson to Destiny's Child to The Beatles put out their own "#1's" sets. But Mariah's wasn't just a compilation; it was a statement that she was still writing the story, even as she paused to celebrate the wins. So spin the album and the EPs tonight. #1's might look like a stopgap on paper, but it's really the sound of an artist closing one door, opening another, and thanking the fans who'd been with her every step. LYM. Mariah Carey "Here For It All" release countdown streaming calendar: Midnight September 17th #1's, 18th Rainbow, 19th Glitter, 20th Charmie, 21st Emancipation, 22nd E=MC2, 23rd Memoirs, 24th Elusive Chanteuse, 25th Caution plus beyond, 26th HFIA. (Wednesday 17 September 2025; 15:43)

10 days (111,249) by Bobby A from United States I just want to experience the music only next Friday. There will be no iTunes charts for me until the Monday after. I think I am going to take a walk in the park listening to HFIA to celebrate on Friday and Saturday. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 20:41) this is a reply to message 111,236

10 days (111,236) by Edward from USA Same sentiment here. I think that letting go of unrealistic expectations makes the experience so much better. Charts are the last thing on my mind when it comes to "HFIA", I'm just excited for the new music. The last time I felt this kind of anticipation was before E=MC² dropped. Unlike Stacey, I haven't caved in to listening to snippets, but I love reading all your thoughts about it. The anticipation is seriously killing me. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:03)

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,248) by Bobby A from United States I was elated when I saw this article. MC loves Vegas. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 20:34) this is a reply to message 111,239

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,239) by BFF from United States I think the Vegas residency is less intense and a better idea than a tour because she is able to stay in one place. I feel better about it than a US or international tour for the Christmas shows. Stella was a mess, but I do think the instinct to start booking residencies was smart. Celine Dion really was ahead of her time when she started the Vegas shows - now everyone is doing it. I remember Mariah sounding pretty good in clips from the "The Butterfly Returns" residency. Being in one place allows her to rest more and presumably would allow her to keep a more consistent sleep schedule. I am glad she said a hard "No" to the interview questions about touring behind "Here for It All". That would be 100 percent the wrong move right now. She's been pushing herself way too hard and it is exacerbating whatever underlying health issues she has going on. She really needs to take time off. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:50)

Correction (111,223) by Bobby A from United States I am going to be MC's biggest cheerleader right now. She is only human. How many events in her life has MC shown us that she can bounce back from any obstacle in her life? I know it is not easy being MC. I wouldn't want her life at all. Track 10 is going to make us praise MC soon and take us higher. I just feel it. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 02:46) this is a reply to message 111,222

Correction (111,222) by Edward from USA I meant to say the following on the third paragraph of message (111,212): "What really gets me is when some fans infantilize a 56-year-old to avoid holding her accountable for her choices and actions. Yes, she deserves lots of compassion and people around her who actually care, real friends who'll be honest, not just hype her up or leech off her. Even fans who used to deny it can see now that something's not right." (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 01:27)

Brazil concert (111,220) by Bobby A from United States Let's give MC some grace. (Monday 15 September 2025; 23:38) this is a reply to message 111,204

Brazil concert (111,204) by Jamie from UK It seems everyone was right. She only defrosts on 11/1 and then she becomes 25 again and Christmas themed (well I thought she 25 was back then). You're right, she never was a dancer but she had stage presence. Come on Mariah, you're only 56 not 156. Clearly something is wrong like we all keep saying. (Monday 15 September 2025; 16:08)

I'll be listening before hearing other people's opinions (111,183) by Bobby A from United States I think there were some label issues with Def Jam after L.A. Reid left. Recording sessions extended, lack of label support and promotion, Walmart leak, and the #Beautiful video came out too late were all of things MIAM faced before it was finally released. MC was just ready to be done with Def Jam. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 23:17) this is a reply to message 111,177

I'll be listening before hearing other people's opinions (111,177) by BFF from United States I swear there is a great album buried within the clutter of the "Me I Am Mariah" album. I bet "The Art of Letting Go" would have done well if everything with that album launch had gone according to plan and Mariah hadn't hurt herself filming the "#Beautiful" remix video. I definitely would have tossed the "One More Try" cover, "Heavenly/No Ways Tired", and those unnecessary "remixes" of "It's A Wrap" and "Betcha Gon' Know". What a missed opportunity that album was. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 13:36)

Some indie store in Canada (111,180) by Bobby A from United States Wow. I can not believe this. There are still 12 days left until 09.26. The Lamb said that he would not leak anything. I dreamed this would happen last night since retailers are already receiving the album in their UPS and Fed Ex daily shipments. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 20:12)

New Here For It All video (111,179) by Bobby A from United States MC's post on X of her singing the verses of Here For It All live with Daniel Moore showcases her impeccable songwriting skils. The lyrics are really deep and personal. I wonder who HFIA is about. Patricia? Anderson? (Sunday 14 September 2025; 19:42)

HFIA album versions (111,172) by Bobby A from United States It is my understanding that all physical copies will have the Sugar Sweet solo version only as track #4. The Kehlani and Sheensea version is only available on the digital album. Also, the Khelani and Sheensea version is a bonus track on the Japanese version. (Sunday 14 September 2025; 03:14) this is a reply to message 111,169

HFIA album versions (111,169) by BFF from United States I'm very confused by the fact that Amazon is selling two versions of the album with one being slightly more expensive than the other. Is there any difference amongst the three versions of the album than the cover image? Also, I just saw that Amazon is advertising the album as having a Mariah-only version of "Sugar Sweet". Does that mean that Mariah is going to try promoting a solo version of it as a single? I honestly didn't think that Kehlani and Shenseea added much to the song but understand their inclusion as an attempt to appeal to a younger audience. Any word on a third single? I also wondered what song was playing in the background of the video with her signing the CDs and if it was a song from the album. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 22:27)

Song in background (111,167) by Bobby A from United States It is "I Don't Want To Lose Your Love" by The Emotions. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 21:27) this is a reply to message 111,162

Song in background (111,162) by Chicago Lamb from USA What song is playing while Mariah signs the CD's? Could this be a track from HFIA? (Saturday 13 September 2025; 17:02)

Signed copies (111,163) by Bobby A from United States The signed copies are already sold out. Bummer. It is the D2C exclusive CD. I am sure the Barnes and Nobles signing event in New York on 09.27 is sold out as well. Lambs, I give Gamma an A+ for overall rollout and promotion. They have really created a lot of hype the album and a great Lamb experience not normally done by independent label for any artist. Something just feels different about this album release day coming up 09.26 than anything we have experienced before for MC. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 17:32) this is a reply to message 111,151

Signed copies (111,151) by Edward from USA There's a video of Mariah signing HFIA CD inserts for sale. That's smart. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 01:48)

Gosperiah (111,155) by Bobby A from United States What makes MC include the gospel genre so much in her songs? Gosperiah song list 1. Vision of Love 2. There's Got To Be Way 3. Sent From Up Above 4. Emotions 5. Make It Happen 6. One Sweet Day 7. I Am Free 8. Butterfly 9. Outside 10. Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 11. Never Too Far 12. Through The Rain 13. Fly Like A Bird 14. Joyride 15. I Wish You Well 16. I Want To Know What Love Is 17. Fall In Love At Christmas 18. Jesus I Do 19. Here For It All 20. There For Me 21. Anytime You Need A Friend 22. Cry. 23. I Wish You Knew 24. Can't Let Go 25. Petals (Saturday 13 September 2025; 03:23)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (111,150) by Bobby A from United States I think I am, Eddie. It has to be the guy who works at the Apple Music data center where they key in all of the song credits for uploading on iTunes. MC has never had a hidden bonus track before. She has had only interludes and lead single remixes. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 01:17) this is a reply to message 111,149

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (111,149) by Edward from USA Bobby A, are you sure? That person should be reprimanded. That's the track I was most excited about. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 01:09)

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (111,147) by Bobby A from United States There is no Reprimand MCA Mix hidden bonus track. The X user made it up to be funny that he had the tracklist in his hand. (Saturday 13 September 2025; 00:29) this is a reply to message 110,717

Rumor tracklist with a grain of salt (110,717) by Edward from USA 1. Mi (Mariah Carey • Ray Romulus • Jonathan Yip • Luke Milano • Jeremy Reeves • Jeff Baranowsky • Felisha King Harvey) 2. Play This Song (feat. Anderson .Paak) (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson • Jairus Mozee • Jason Pounds) 3. Type Dangerous (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson • Jairus Mozee • Jason Pounds • Eric Barrier • William Griffin) 4. Sugar Sweet (feat. Kehlani & Shenseea) (Mariah Carey • Bernard Harvey • Felisha King Harvey • Kehlani Parrish • Chinsea Linda Lee • Donny Flores • Mikhai Wesley Miller) 5. In Your Feelings (Mariah Carey • Rogét Chahayed • Alissia Benveniste • Brandon Paak Anderson • Kenya Rae Johnson) 6. Nothing Is Impossible (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II) 7. Confetti & Champagne (Mariah Carey • Bernard Harvey • Felisha King Harvey) 8. I Won't Allow It (Mariah Carey • Rogét Chahayed • Alissia Benveniste • Brandon Paak Anderson • Uforo "Bongo" Ebong • Kenya Rae Johnson) 9. My Love (Paul McCartney • Linda McCartney) 10. Jesus I Do (feat. The Clark Sisters) (Mariah Carey • Karen Clark Sheard • Jacky Clark Chisholm • Dorinda Clark Cole • Daniel Moore II) 11. Here For It All (Mariah Carey • Daniel Moore II) 12. Reprimand - MCA Mix (Bonus Hidden Track) (Tuesday 26 August 2025; 16:55)

Here For It All (111,146) by Bobby A from United States It will be dahling. It will be. I just know it. Do you remember when TEOM leaked a few days early. We showed that we were so happy here with comments. The first track will be Jesus I Do and then tracks 1-11. (Friday 12 September 2025; 22:11) this is a reply to message 111,132

Here For It All (111,132) by Edward from USA Well, we're just weeks away from finally getting "Here For It All". I'm pretty sure the album will be online a few days early, since Amazon and other retailers usually ship so fans can have it by the release day. Seven freaking years... I really hope it's been worth the wait. Even if becomes available before September 26, I won't be listening until I have fully read all the comments here from day one. (Friday 12 September 2025; 16:52)

Thank God I found you (111,124) by Bobby A from United States MC was a woman in love with Luis Miguel when she wrote TGIF. It would have probably been a better song if it had a gospel choir for the chorus and at the end of the song. TGIF was too pop for me. I wanted more R&B and gospel. That is why the remix was better with the Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat Make It Last Forever sample. (Friday 12 September 2025; 11:12) this is a reply to message 111,123

Thank God I found you (111,123) by Zachariah from Croatia Song is over produced and the mix of the vocals is overwhelming. It is [too] much. The remix was much better. (Friday 12 September 2025; 08:11)

Beautifully written HFIA hype narrative (111,105) by Bobby A from United States It seems like Gamma is sending a beautifully written HFIA hype narrative to international retailers like this one on the website of Australian retailer, Yes Charlie Records under the album's description section. This hype narrative is longer and more in depth than the one posted on the Record Store Day website for U.S. retailers. I feel MC's seven year absence since Caution and the HFIA promotion so far is going to help MC score big with critics and the news media on 09.26. Plus, I know already HFIA is a brilliant work by MC. Those critics who have heard HFIA, called it a "warm embrace" because of its soulful feel. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 10:33)

Next single (111,098) by Bobby A from United States Mi probably has a better chance than Play This Song because PTS supposely has a quiet storm soulful Prince feel to it. Those type of quiet storm songs don't receive pop radio airplay in today's era of streaming and Spotify. (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:24) this is a reply to message 111,097

Next single (111,097) by Giovanni from USA What do y'all think the next single will be? Will it be MI or "Play this song"? (Thursday 11 September 2025; 00:11)

#1 to Infinity vinyl (111,087) by Bobby A from United States I just found it is out of print now. You can only find used copies on Ebay going for $300 or more. I am glad I bought a copy when it was released. (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 12:26)

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,085) by Bobby A from United States I just remembered her iHeart Music Festival is on 20th. Hopefully, MC will sing live and finally perform Sugar Sweet in its entirety. I remember her 2018 perfomance being 100% live. Is that correct? (Wednesday 10 September 2025; 08:40) this is a reply to message 111,072

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,072) by jaker20 from US It seems like new pre-recorded vocals, and I like that. At least she's putting some new effort on new vocals. But she's still got a lot to improve on her lipping. Celine is a great lipper, for many years people thought she's always singing live. The same with Beyonce, but it's easier for her to lip because she's dancing a lot. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 18:55)

Help me there's stairs (111,075) by Bobby A from United States In seventeen days everyone will be talking about MC's new album. I think E=MC2 was the last time MC had an album that was anticipated so much. People will forget all about her not moving during performances very soon. Lol. Her music is going to be front and center on 09/26. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 19:28) this is a reply to message 111,059

Help me there’s stairs (111,059) by Jamie from UK Yeah it's become a bit of a joke on social media about her not moving. People shouldn't really joke about it if they don't know what's. I guess being honest would shut them down but like you said she isn't going to do that. 26th can't come quick enough. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 13:23)

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,046) by Bobby A from United States I Shazamed every song in the mix and the same results came back not so surprising. There was such a mix of prerecorded and live vocals that Shazam came back with these results. Big Energy/Obsessed/Honey/Herartbreaker - prerecorded from the Global Citzens Concert Fantasy ft. Ol' Dirty Bastard - mixed vocal recording with live vocals We Belong Together - prerecorded, live vocals and the Late Night Valentine Mix - (in my opinion) We still love MC. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 01:52) this is a reply to message 111,040

So... thoughts on the VMA performance? (111,040) by Lambi from USA To the real Lambilies, this was expected. I was honestly just smiling the whole time, I felt like her bestie hyping her up: "Go girl. Project." But yeah, to the casual viewer at home, this probably came off as stale and a little sad to watch, with her age in context. I thought the general public's sentiment would probably be, "It's time to retire." But I checked the YouTube comments, surprisingly passed the vibe check, it sounded like they are openly just accepting Mariah: "Only Mimi could walk across the stage like a robot and make it iconic." "She gives me everything and nothing at the same time, I love it." LMAO. I know Mariah is mortified of dancing because when she was a little girl, her aunt once used it as a determining factor if she was black or not. (It's so f***ed up) But I wish she could move past that. Heartbreaker-era Mariah doing choreography was so cute. I actually think she's a decent dancer, she has natural rhythm. Obviously not a showstopper but still entertaining to watch. People are accepting of her giving that little now, but maybe she can give a tiny bit more on the stage presence department. (Monday 8 September 2025; 23:51)

VMAs (111,044) by Bobby A from United States MC is going to score big with HFIA. I just feel it. Once people hear Jesus I Do and Mi, the album will have a huge debut on the Billboard 200. Maybe 150K - 200K is more like it. I am going to leave my sales prediction numbers alone now. (Tuesday 9 September 2025; 01:40) this is a reply to message 111,035

VMAs (111,035) by Edward from USA I actually like how everything played out. The rest of the year belongs to Mariah. These are exciting times. (Monday 8 September 2025; 20:25)

The Moon Man (111,034) by Bobby A from United States Me too. I am taking two days off to move and Friday is one of them. I hope my preorders arrive Friday. I am going to purchase a CD at l0am at a local vinyl shop for an extra CD. (Monday 8 September 2025; 20:14) this is a reply to message 111,026

The Moon Man (111,026) by Edward from USA I loved Mariah's camaraderie with Ariana. I'm so glad Mariah changed her attitude towards Ari about three years ago or so. Ariana referring to Mariah as "mother", given the significance of that, it's simply epic and the greatest show of respect. I'm very proud of both of them. I can't effing wait for "HFIA". (Monday 8 September 2025; 15:49)

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