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".
Celebrity agent and author Melanie Blake reveals secrets from her music industry career
ok.co.ukWith everyone in self-isolation mode, the nation’s appetite for reading has rocketed. And there’s one book in particular that’s got people gripped all over again – The Thunder Girls.
If you haven’t read it yet, the juicy debut novel from agent to the stars Melanie Blake, which shot to number one when it was released last year, centres on a fictional girl band planning to reunite 30 years after having not seen or spoken to each other.
Its wild sub-plot of revenge, rivalry, scandal and betrayal was inspired by Melanie’s behind-the-scenes experiences working in the music industry in the late 90s.
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