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 To Release Memoir 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'
essence.comThe Meaning of Mariah Carey will be released in print and on Audible on September 29, through Andy Cohen Books. Written with former ESSENCE Fashion Editor, Michaela Angela Davis, the book offers an unrestricted look at the singer and actress’ legendary career from her perspective. “It took me a lifetime to have the courage and the clarity to write my memoir.
I want to tell the story of the moments — the ups and downs, the triumphs and traumas, the debacles and the dreams, that contribute to the person I am today,” wrote Carey in a statement she released on Instagram. .
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