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 Thanks Fans for All the 'E=MC2' Love With 'Impromptu Version' of 'Last Kiss'
billboard.comMariah Carey's 2008 album E=MC2 unexpectedly topped the iTunes albums chart on Monday morning (April 27), 12 years after its release. "What is going on?????" the chanteuse tweeted upon hearing the surprising news, before asking fans, "How should we celebrate #JusticeForEMC2?
I want to do a singing moment for you! Which song?" Fans wanted "Last Kiss," and the icon delivered on Tuesday (April 28). "Woke up yesterday to find out that E=MC2 is somehow the #1 album on iTunes!!
On its 12th anniversary no less," she wrote. "Lambily, you are the friggin' BEST! I hope you enjoy this impromptu version of Last Kiss." Looking fabulous (even at home) in a silk robe and beachy waves, Carey performed an acapella version of the chorus, complete with
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