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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.

More Taylor (106,312) by Robert-Anthony from United States Maybe tomorrow we can get back to MC. I was thinking today that MC could release anything this year to satisfy me. She could release the Rarities II, a remix album from 2003-2018, or the Butterfly Lounge. I would be happy with a surprise duet with Lucky Daye this fall. I messaged him and MC on X yesterday about when a collaboration was coming and he liked my post. Sounds promising, right? (Sunday 28 April 2024; 21:47) this is a reply to message 106,311

More Taylor (106,311) by Edward from USA Your post just brought me back. The constant invocation of the race card feels tired and overused, at this point it's kind of slickening. Mariah Carey once held the same formidable position in the music industry that Taylor Swift now occupies. During her reign, Mariah stood tall at the pinnacle of success while other esteemed artists gradually receded from the spotlight. Such is the cycle of life in the music world. Mariah's dominance coincided with a generation that grew up immersed in her timeless melodies, perhaps unaware of the legendary artists who paved the way before her. While I may not personally resonate with Taylor's music, it's important to acknowledge the undeniable facts: her numbers speak volumes, much like Mariah's did in the '90s. Though I wouldn't personally invest in Taylor's work due to my own tastes, it's clear that millions around the globe find immense appeal in her music. This is undeniably her moment to shine. As fans, it's natural to root for our favorites and celebrate their successes. However, it's equally important to do so without disparaging other artists. Mariah herself has faced unwarranted criticism in the past, and as fans, we should understand the importance of uplifting our idols without tearing down others. Man you all have a great day. (Sunday 28 April 2024; 18:16)

The real love story (106,309) by Robert-Anthony from United States When I think of adding songs from E=MC2 to my workout playlist, I always add Love Story and Thanx 4 Nothin. To me those rwo songs make you understand what the Atlanta sound is. (Sunday 28 April 2024; 15:22)

Why is there no JD on Butterfly? (106,305) by Robert-Anthony from United States We know why there is no JD on Glitter and Memoirs. But why didn't MC record any tracks with JD for Butterfly. Was she exclusively seeking a New York hip hop and rap sound that only New York and East coast producers could only have given her? Was she paying homage to her home city with the Butterfly album? Maybe that is what she needs to do for MC16 is to focus on a New York sound with a live band. Go back Proctor's Theater and SNL to promote the album. (Saturday 27 April 2024; 02:28)

Will the Mariah Carey story ever be told? (106,300) by Robert-Anthony from United States I hope MC allows her story to be told for the big screen. Her story needs to be told with all the good, bad, and ugly. The opening song should be Vision of Love. The emotional moment song should be My Saving Grace. The redemption song should be We Belong Together. The closing song should be Fly Like A Bird. Hopefully, it will happen in the next 10 years. (Friday 26 April 2024; 04:47)

MC and Big Jim Wright (106,299) by Robert-Anthony from United States I really think Big Jim Wright helped MC tap into a side of her soulful writing ability that we had never seen before prior to 2005. Songs like Circles, I Wish You Knew, Cry., Camouflage, and FLAB are some of MC's most soulful songs. Have you ever listened Cry. and Camouflage back to back? There is a sad love story told about the break-up Mariah's and Nick's marriage in those two gems. These two gems remind me of 70's R&B band L.T.D.'s Love Ballad and Where Did We Go Wrong? I love all of the vocal flaws in Circles. I Wish You Knew reminds me of why MC's writing skills are impeccable. FLAB reminds me growing up in a Baptist church when the choir director tells the musicians to cut the music because he knows that the song leader is about to take the church "there". (Friday 26 April 2024; 03:34)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,293) by Robert-Anthony from United States I guess should agree and join you Shezz and Mimi. Listening to You're Mine, Triumphant remixes and some JD remixes made think that MC has really had marvelous career. What more does she really have to prove she is the G.O.A.T.? (Thursday 25 April 2024; 21:34) this is a reply to message 106,292

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,292) by Shezz from Pk Mimi L. I couldn't agree more. No more huge eras from her for sure. She has done what she wanted to. You can tell there's been a major change in her since Caution. We don't know what's going on, I doubt we ever will but I'm happy she's still there in whatever capacity she is and she hasn't retired. I'm happy I saw her live at the Caution tour. She was animated, happy and full of life. I could barely tell when she was lipping from the audience but she did sing a beautiful snippet of "Slipping Away". I strongly believe that she will release the projects she's been working on. Either one or two or all of the ones she's been talking about since covid, anybody's guess. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 19:48)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,287) by Robert-Anthony from United States Something deep down inside of me wants that new album experience again. You know when we hear MC has a new album coming out and all of the excitement that goes along with it. I just need to experience that one more time. MC settled into her legend status way too soon for me. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 12:30) this is a reply to message 106,286

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,286) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I've come to accept that Mariah won't have another big era. Let alone anything remotely close to TEOM. She no longer has the drive or hunger to prove herself and that's not bashing her, it's just the circumstance. Back then she had the fire because she was still young and people had written her off and disposed of her all because her ex husband decided to be messy. She had to reclaim her throne. Now she's settled into her legend status, she has her 2 babies, she is earning a lot from touring. She has nothing left to prove so she won't go as hard. Plus the promo aspect. Nowadays promo is everything. People have short attention spans and you gotta really set yourself apart by doing creative promo and I don't think Mariah has that team. In fact we don't known who her team is. Even her social media is not at the level of someone of her status. I was living in delulu land for a while hoping for one last hurrah haha but I think I have now accepted this is the new reality of icon. If she does prove me wrong I would be the happiest but I doubt it. I just hope she's mentally in a good space and we get the chance to enjoy some new material when she's ready. Whether it's an album or collabs. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 05:22)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,284) by Robert-Anthony from United States It has been a great discussion this week about Taylor and insight into this whole Swifty phenonenon. We can't deny Taylor is riding high off roads paved from our true trailblazer and trendsetter MC. I am really ready for Mimi to comeback one last time with her most successful album since TEOM. I know she has at least one more left in her. Where are you Mike Will Made It? Mimi needs you again. (Thursday 25 April 2024; 00:23) this is a reply to message 106,283

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,283) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter Hahaha you know being a lamb I pay extra attention to lyrics. Yes, I know the interview you are talking about, it was a few years back when her career was going through a decline. I agree most artists try to maximize their gains at their peak and yes Mariah used to release albums almost every year for the first 5 years and every 2-3 years after that, but no artist released as much as Taylor did in the last 2 years. 2 re-recordings, 2 new albums and a tour. Also hard launching her relation with Kelce haha. I'm reading many articles where people are saying it's too much too soon. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 20:26)

Not surprised (106,278) by Robert-Anthony from United States Welcome back Randy. We missed you. Did my birthday comment bring you out of your hiatus? Now we have to got to get Edward off his break. (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 03:19) this is a reply to message 106,269

Not surprised (106,269) by Randy from USA Mary J Blige has 9 Grammys and 2 Oscar nominations. People don't snicker when you say her name. And listen Lee, I think you think I'm arguing for MJB. I'm not. There's not a damn thing Mary can do better than MC. Sing, write, dress, give face. MC wins. What I was saying is that the industry respects her more and that's why she was selected over MC. And again a lot of this is MCs fault. She has Tyra and Heidi Klum on stage doing her makeup. She's more interested in her dullard damsel diva than being an artist. She's laying in bed for a portion of her concert. The optics aren't there for an iconic artist. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 17:33)

Not surprised (106,277) by Robert-Anthony from United States MC just needs to release a fire album to get recognized by the music industry. She doesn't write the brilliant songs like she used too. If she would find songwriting partners like Madicin (Kenny Lattimore) or Daryl Simmons (Never Forget You) and write some R&B slow jams and love songs, then she would get back on top of the charts. What is it going to take for MC to get back to those brilliant songs? (Wednesday 24 April 2024; 00:48) this is a reply to message 106,276

Not surprised (106,276) by Lee from USA Didn't Whitney cuss out a fan for asking for an autograph? Didn't Aretha Franklin threw shade with the best of them? Both were bigger divas than Mariah. Nobody complained when they were inducted. But then again, they were Clive's girls. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 23:01)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,272) by Robert-Anthony from United States Possibly. But there is not another up and coming female pop artist who can take her place right now. I think she has at least 10 more years of a popularity high. Don't let her star in a major movie with a hit soundtrack. That would add five more years. Lol. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 19:17) this is a reply to message 106,268

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,268) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter I'm calling it, a T Swift consumption fatigue is coming up. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 16:24)

Not surprised (106,266) by Robert-Anthony from United States Whitney Houston had Clive Davis behind her during her career to speak to varoius committees. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 15:45) this is a reply to message 106,265

Not surprised (106,265) by Lee from USA Whitney Houston didn't do a lot of rock duets either. Plus, Mariah has a lot of celebrities that beg her for autographs and selfies. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 15:04)

Not surprised (106,264) by Robert-Anthony from United States Mary J. Blige has had a lot of high profile pop duets during her 30 years in the music business. Mary's duets with U2, George Michael, Sting, Elton John, Santana, Ray Charles, Maroon 5, Rod Stewart, Andre Bocelli, and Quincy Jones have broaden her appeal to the music industry executives as a whole. I think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame committee looks at that too. That is what MC's career has lacked. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:42) this is a reply to message 106,262

Not surprised (106,262) by Lee from USA If people take Mary so seriously, then why is she still struggling financially? Mariah met 3 presidents, how many did Mary meet? How many artists did Mary influence? Mary could go on a world tour, and be laughed out of other countries. Besides, it's ironic to talk respectability. [censored] (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 14:12)

A Daydream release in 2024 (106,259) by Robert-Anthony from United States I often wonder how a Daydream album would sell in 2024 if it was released in 2024. Would it sell a million copies plus during in its first week and break Spotify records? Would Fantasy, One Sweet Day and ABMB break streaming and iTunes records? I picked Daydream because that is when MC's career went into overdrive and her popularity increased. Tortured Poets Department seems to be Taylor Swift's Daydream. Her popularity is so high right now. She could release a David Guetta and Zedd TPD remix album in the Fall and it would sell 1.2 million plus copies too. (Tuesday 23 April 2024; 03:07)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (106,257) by Robert-Anthony from United States Lol. I probably should have saved my regular closing emoji for that post. I am just wondering if there is a group of music industry heads who have it out to deny MC of these huge music accomplishments like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hot 100 airplay and the Grammys. I won't mention his name though. You know the one who went back to the party looking for MC. (Monday 22 April 2024; 23:11) this is a reply to message 106,255

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (106,255) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter RA you're too sweet with the heart emoji after "are you kidding me" hahah. But ya I'm shocked MC didn't get it. I thought she had it in the bag. (Monday 22 April 2024; 18:10)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (106,251) by Robert-Anthony from United States Mary J. Blige got it before Mariah. What? Are you kidding me? (Monday 22 April 2024; 11:03) this is a reply to message 106,249

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (106,249) by dicky kw from indonesia Mimi didn't make it. (Monday 22 April 2024; 04:16)

The Celebration completely 100% sold out (106,246) by Robert-Anthony from United States The audience is having fun alone with MC. She brought out Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks last night. It is funny her first few shows are always rocky and then the rest of them are spot on. I think her perception of how the audience will react to her really causes MC a little anxiety during the first few shows. I am glad her shows are selling out. (Sunday 21 April 2024; 23:23) this is a reply to message 106,245

The Celebration completely 100% sold out (106,245) by jaker20 from US So they added the summer dates which is now 70% sold out. The GP just loves Mariah that's just the fact. Mariah actually seems like she's having a great time, and this time no longer needing anyone to walk. With the 30th anniversary of M Christmas, I know she'll have a lot in store. It's going to be another big year for her. If there's new music, I feel like it will be on the first quarter of 2025 because this year is stacked. I want that missing D'Brat song to be found and released. (Sunday 21 April 2024; 22:26)

TEOM concerts (106,244) by Robert-Anthony from United States Videos from 4/20 really proves MC is singing live 98% of the time. Her voice has really improved from this time last year. And her tone now is so beautiful with warm and smoothing tones. I hope she gets an album out soon. (Sunday 21 April 2024; 17:58) this is a reply to message 106,242

TEOM concerts (106,242) by Zachariah from Croatia I totally disagree. I watched all of the close videos from last concert and I can not see any lip syncing anywhere, especially, as you stated, the whole performance. (Sunday 21 April 2024; 11:13)

Robert Anthony (106,234) by Robert-Anthony from United States Thank you, Shezz. I am going to try to keep hope alive. I hope we will see some type of new release this year. Until then, I am ready for a summer vacation. I have eight more weeks until I can get a break. (Saturday 20 April 2024; 11:37) this is a reply to message 106,231

Robert Anthony (106,231) by Shezz from Pk You are the happy glue that holds us all together here and makes us hope and wait for good things to come. Don't you dare lose hope. MC will deliver us new music this year. Keep on believing. (Friday 19 April 2024; 20:37)

Hard truths (106,225) by Robert-Anthony from United States This explains those hard truths. (Friday 19 April 2024; 17:14) this is a reply to message 106,223

Hard truths (106,223) by Brandon from USA No artist is perfect. Every artist has things that they are good at and things they need work in. For example, Celine and Whitney are polished, dynamic performers but couldn't write a song to save their lives. Janet and Ciara are great dancers but lack in vocal prowess. Mariah is no different. She is a dynamic, prolific composer, songwriter, producer, etc. but she is not a great performer. She has said herself numerous times in interviews that she is a studio artist and more comfortable in the studio. She also has said that she had to learn how to perform while she was famous and just figure it out. Unfortunately after all these years, she has done nothing to improve her stage presence and performance style. In my opinion, she has gotten worse and some lambs are blinded to it. I've seen her live in person so I know. She is stiff as a board and I don't understand why. I get my hopes up every performance that her inner performer would jump out and she would amaze us but it's the same thing every show/tour. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad she's still with us but this latest iteration of MC ain't it. My two cents. Thoughts? (Friday 19 April 2024; 16:35)

Hard truths (106,224) by Robert-Anthony from United States I truly feel MC never had that "Wow" stage presence. She just wasn't groomed and polished that way. Early performances show MC whose whole stage presence materialized for the audience to focus only on how she used her voice. Tommy never allowed that "Wow" performer element to materialized for MC like singers we would say had that "Wow" stage presence early on during their careers. Singers like Michael Jackson, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Prince, Teddy Pendergrass, Usher and Fantasia. These artists could give you a show that you walked away from the venue thinking on the way home, "Wow." (Friday 19 April 2024; 17:01) this is a reply to message 106,223

Hard truths (106,223) by Brandon from USA No artist is perfect. Every artist has things that they are good at and things they need work in. For example, Celine and Whitney are polished, dynamic performers but couldn't write a song to save their lives. Janet and Ciara are great dancers but lack in vocal prowess. Mariah is no different. She is a dynamic, prolific composer, songwriter, producer, etc. but she is not a great performer. She has said herself numerous times in interviews that she is a studio artist and more comfortable in the studio. She also has said that she had to learn how to perform while she was famous and just figure it out. Unfortunately after all these years, she has done nothing to improve her stage presence and performance style. In my opinion, she has gotten worse and some lambs are blinded to it. I've seen her live in person so I know. She is stiff as a board and I don't understand why. I get my hopes up every performance that her inner performer would jump out and she would amaze us but it's the same thing every show/tour. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad she's still with us but this latest iteration of MC ain't it. My two cents. Thoughts? (Friday 19 April 2024; 16:35)

Someday (106,222) by Robert-Anthony from United States Emotions is another heavily played MC song in stores. (Friday 19 April 2024; 14:36) this is a reply to message 106,220

Someday (106,220) by MusicfanJ from Germany The same here. I often hear Mariah while shopping. It's always such a nice, good feeling. Songs which were played in stores: Hero, Fantasy, Make it happen, ABMB, It's like that, We belong together, Thanx for nothin', Endless love. And we all know what happens during December. (Friday 19 April 2024; 12:27)

A 2am surprise (106,221) by Robert-Anthony from United States Has MC ever given the Lambily something like a 2 a.m. surprise on a release day? Taylor Swift is a marketing genius. She knows how to keep her fans excited and broke at the same time. Lol. I guess this is just a different time of Friday release days and using the digital music boom for an artist's advantage. A Tuesday release day unannounced double album would not have had the same effect in 1995. Some record store clerk would have spoiled Taylor's surprise. Oh well, she will dominate the Grammys again next year. (Friday 19 April 2024; 14:34)

Troll (106,215) by Robert-Anthony from United States If you are not who we think you are, you sure have been hibernating for good 15 years then. Lol. Quiz: When is Randy's birthday? (Friday 19 April 2024; 00:41) this is a reply to message 106,214

Troll (106,214) by C from United States Troll? Umm, I've been a lamb since before she even was calling us that. I've flown to see her a dozen times. My 25 year MC collection takes up an entire room and has its own IG. How intellectually lazy of you to attempt to summarily dismiss my comments as trolling simply because you disagree with them. (Thursday 18 April 2024; 23:45)

Troll (106,213) by Robert-Anthony from United States RJ., you may be right. Wow, he is just like Sheila on The Bold and the Beautiful. You never know when she may resurface again even after death. (Thursday 18 April 2024; 22:10) this is a reply to message 106,212

Troll (106,212) by RJJ12 from USA Is that troll back under the name C? Please get rid of its new alias. (Thursday 18 April 2024; 21:46)

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