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 ‘Rarities’ Album
variety.comJem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs part of the #MC30 campaign celebrating the 30 years since her debut album was released, Mariah Carey will release a two-disc called called “The Rarities” on Oct.
2, a “collection of personal favorites from her vault … celebrating Carey’s exceptional artistry and vision through hidden musical jewels from her personal archives,” according to the announcement.“When compiling The Rarities, Carey delved into her archives, selecting songs with personal relevance and meaning, some of which are further explored in her upcoming memoir, ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey,’” which is out next month.The album will include a full disc of never-before-released audio from “Live at the Tokyo Dome,” Carey’s first concert.
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