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".
Jermaine Dupri Signs with APA (Exclusive)
hollywoodreporter.comProducer, artist and longtime music executive Jermaine Dupri has signed with APA for film and TV. The new representation comes as the Grammy winner and CEO of So So Def Recordings is launching his own movie production banner, So So Def Films.
Dupri, having sold over 400 million records, has collaborated with Usher, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Bono, Snoop Dogg and Diddy.
The multi-hyphenate hip hop artist, producer, songwriter and DJ is collaborating with AMS Pictures on Rebuilding Black Wall Street, about the Tulsa massacre in 1921.
Beyond music, he’s also developing an unscripted series in the music space with director Melissa Haizlip. Other recent credits include appearing and serving as music supervisor on WE TV’s.
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