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 Postpones 30th Anniversary Celebration of Debut Album to Focus on Black Lives Matter Movement
billboard.comMariah Carey's self-titled debut album turned 30 on Friday (June 12). And while every Lamb knows their queen loves a festive moment, the singer announced that she's putting off the celebration in light of the nationwide fight for racial justice. "Thank you lambily, for all the celebratory messages for today's #MC30 anniversary!" Mimi wrote on Instagram over top of the 1990 album's classic cover art. "I had planned to share some surprises and rarities with you, but prefer to postpone them to a later date." The superstar then turned her attention to the more serious social issues at hand, writing, "As we continue to fight for equality and justice within our broken systems, I thank you for using your platforms to educate, inform and invoke
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