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".
Mariah Carey plans Christmas special on Apple+
nypost.comthe two-disc “The Rarities” on Oct. 2. It is described as a “collection of personal favorites from her vault … celebrating Carey’s exceptional artistry and vision through hidden musical jewels from her personal archives.”Carey is also prepping for the release of her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” on Sept.
29. It is written with Michaela Angela Davis and will be out in print and on Audible via Andy Cohen Books.Carey is one of the most successful performers in history, with over 200 million albums sold and multiple hit singles.
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