Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
Celebrities Remember Late Music Executive Andre Harrell
essence.comOn Saturday morning, DJ D Nice announced during his popular Instagram Live party, Club Quarantine, that legendary music executive Andre Harrell had died.
He was 59. Billboard later confirmed the news with several sources, and celebrities began to remember the man who helped shape hip-hop and R&B.
From discovering Sean “Diddy” Combs to helping Heavy D, Jodeci and Christopher Williams, among others get their first shot at music, Harrell helped create the music that shaped our lives.
He’s also credited as a producer on popular series, such as Strictly Business and New York Undercover. Celebrities took to social media to remember their friend on Saturday.
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