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".
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis share debut album featuring Usher, Mariah Carey and more
nme.comJimmy Jam & Terry Lewis have released their debut album, ‘Jam & Lewis Vol.1’ – you can listen to it in full below.The iconic hitmakers, best known for working with the likes of Janet Jackson, Usher and Prince, announced last last year that they will be releasing their first ever album as artists though a new deal with BMG.Now the pair, who are also former members of The Time and are widely considered architects of the “Minneapolis Sound” popularised by Prince in the late ’70s and early ’80s, have shared ‘Jam & Lewis Vol.1’.The 10-track album sees Jam and Lewis team up with an array of stars they’ve worked with in the past, including Usher, Mariah Carey, Charlie Wilson, Boyz II Men, Mary J.
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